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  1. 21 minutes ago, RomaVicta said:

    The problems with the offense were neither subtle nor easily fixed by coaching wizardry. We did nothing well. The OL was the root of the problem, and losing Williams was a disaster.

    Sure, but it doesn't have to be only one or the other. I've beat the drum on here and everywhere else I'll talk about the team on what a crappy hand the coaching staff was dealt last year on the offensive side of the ball, but that doesn't mean you can't critique the job they did outside of that.

  2. 24 minutes ago, bschoolprof said:

     

    What evidence are you guys basing this coaching epiphany upon? 

    Duvernay not getting as much run last year with the talent he has, but looks to be pretty involved this year. It's not an absolute or anything, but in the situation that B_B described, what I said fits. It's no big deal really.

     

     

     

  3. 1 hour ago, Bobby_Batronic said:

     Sadly it represents step forward for our members of the offensive braintrust. 

    For me it's not sadly, but "thankfully". All coaches, good and bad, seem to be stubborn SOBs. The good ones tend to learn and shift philosophy. I think you're correct in your assessment, that they should have gone with what the player "CAN/could" do vs. not using them as much/at all for not being able to do what they wanted them to do. That's bad, a mistake and should be a mark against Herman and staff. Maybe realizing they should just get what they can out of the guy instead of sacrificing explosiveness etc... 'cos he can't do exactly what they want is a step in the right direction.

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  4. 1 hour ago, SizzleChest said:

    Don't give him any attention or download his podcast.  He's in it for the clicks and he'll get them from Sooners and aggy.  Figurelli is all about him, BTW, which just goes to show you the extent of his clown show.

    Well, I'm going to give it a shot, 'cos I'm cool with the cohost, and I've been wanting a different Horns podcast. Maybe he tones down, but I doubt it.

  5. I quote-tweeted Daddy Foreman about that tweet. He replied. The only person to like his reply was an OU fan. Congrats. Derrick, Sooners fans like you.

     

    That podcast is gunna be rough if this is how it's gunna go. I told him. He doesn't care.

     

    Herman and Co didn't coach the lights out last year, but I'm not gunna hold a lot of Warren against them. Run-Into-A-Lineman-Then-Fall-Forward isn't a running style that's coached. Should have been less Warren AND Porter. 

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  6. 58 minutes ago, Tex Pete said:

     That said, we would be foolish to have our class full or 90% full right now. That allows no flexibility in taking late bloomers or backing off of guys who obviously won't pan out.

    There are certain aggie commits that I wish would come here, but they have bread in the bunch and little margin for error with few remaining spots open. I know, a bird in the hand and all that, but that bit us a lot with Mack, especially at the end.  

    Agree with all of this

    58 minutes ago, Tex Pete said:

    We don't have a lack of recruits, but we have certainly missed out on some key recruits. I make no excuses for us missing on key recruits because it absolutely should not happen at Texas.

    Agree AND disagree. Agree because really there is no excuse, it shouldn't have come to this. Disagree because unfortunately "this is Texas" isn't working by itself today.

     

    Excited to see it turn around, but freaking nervous they'll lose it.

     

    ENOUGH WE'RE GETTING LEAL AND ERRYBODY

     

     

  7. 32 minutes ago, ShowmeyourTDs said:

    This may be true.  Is the aggy d-line supposed to be the strength of their defense though?

    On a separate note, I am interested in watching the overall development physically between the Moore twins.  It will be a good case study in the difference strength training programs between the two schools.  This should be a powerful selling point between us and aggy.  Hopefully, it works in our favor (I think it will) and is exploited to its fullest potential.

    I saw the Moore boys a couple times in person -though I'm sure we all have access to Hudl so my opinion really doesn't mean more- but in person Agmoore (Jordan) always had the better build, more physical than Ourmoore (Breaking news, I know). But I'm already seeing and reading that Ourmoore is beefing up. Ourmoore has a lot of room to grow compared to his bro, though his bro should do just fine.

  8. 26 minutes ago, ousux said:
    1 hour ago, UncleBuck said:
    Isn't his mother keen on Texas? (  
    I'm like you, not worried about it for now, but moms win out a lot in these decisions, so we're always in it if that's the case. 

    Its been a whioe since he committed, pretty sure she's probably resigned to the fact her son wants to tie the family to aggy forever...and has learned to accept it and make the best of things. And I'm also sure plenty of aggy has been filling her head with all sorts of fairy tales about the greatness of joining the largest cult in Texas..

    Oh, I'm not holding my breath. I just think a 9+ win season for us and a 5-ish win season for them, maybe Mom starts side-eyeing her boy about the Aggys.

  9. 28 minutes ago, Machinator said:

    He still misread that recruitment, given that he didn't put Jason Washington on the case until after Leal committed.

    Whatever. The damage is done. I'm done talking about it for now.

    Isn't his mother keen on Texas? (<--- Edit: that's an honest question, btw. I had seen it mentioned a couple of times a ways back, not sure how much truth there is to that, or if she's also just as keen on A'n 'Em)

     

    I'm like you, not worried about it for now, but moms win out a lot in these decisions, so we're always in it if that's the case. 

  10. 33 minutes ago, Machinator said:

    IT 2018 Texas Season Preview: Tight Ends

     

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    In the last decade or so the tight end position has infringed on the domain of wide receivers. Especially in the NFL, it has become a glamour position that prizes athleticism over grunt work. But for Tom Herman's offense, glamour is in the grunt work that helps the offense operate as intended. He'll take any and all modern day mutants at the position, but they must possess the willingness to aid in the running game first and foremost.

    Joe's post from yesterday is instructive for this one. It's easy to appreciate the individual talent of a wide receiver who makes a big play but it's harder to understand the sequence of plays that preceded it that allowed it to work. The game moves fast and the game within the game moves faster. Defenses have to adjust to stop what's working, and offenses have to scrap what isn't.

    Texas didn't scrap what wasn't working last year because Herman, like most coaches, is rigid to his philosophy. We saw his intent to use the tight end position but it's harder to see what might have been had the position not been neutered by injuries and lack of talent. That is, if you don't watch a lot of football.

    What some would describe as stubborn or lacking creativity, Herman would call being patient and program building. It certainly isn't excuse making to lament the lack of tight ends. If sticking with his preferred offense despite lack of options at a key position doesn't underline his intent to use the position, perhaps adding four signees and two commitments in less than two years does.

    While Texas continues to search for mutants at the position (it may have one in Brayden Liebrock), it will happily go into the season with a complement of grunts who possess just enough athleticism to unlock the position and in the process help unlock the offense.

    TE SR Andrew Beck, #47, 6-3, 255: Past: Played both linebacker and tight end for an excellent Tampa Plant program. Offensive and defensive staff members at the time debated over which side of the ball he should play. Showed good fluidity and a willingness to mix it up. Present: Upon arrival it didn't take him long to find his home on offense. He's made a number of starts, though his play has been inconsistent at times. Future: This offense couldn't be a better fit. He's versed in lining up attached and serving as a combo blocker, but he's also been effective as a piece that moves around and lead blocks similar to an H-back. There's a real chance he becomes an unsung hero this season assuming he stays healthy.

    Something you likely won't see again is a three year separation on the roster at a position.

    TE SO Cade Brewer, #80, 6-3, 250: Past: Known more as a dangerous and highly productive receiving weapon than blocker at Lake Travis. Served an integral part in the overall scheme. Present: He impressed with his football mentality upon arrival. He quickly dispelled any notion that he was simply an undersized receiving threat. His play in camp bled into the season as he gave the position a spark in Beck's absence. He never lacked effort as a blocker, though lack of size and strength limited his effectiveness somewhat. When he went down with a knee injury late in the season Texas was down to graduate transfer Kendall Moore. Future: He's similar to Beck in his utility as a blocker but is a better receiver and runner in the open field. The big question is how will he play in his return? Lower body strength is said to have not suffered from the injury, though we hear he's moving good but not quite on the same level as pre-injury. Some of that is likely due to added weight. Brewer has the same chance Beck does to become an unsung hero.

    TE FR Reese Leitao, #81, 6-3, 250: Past: Was known for being a credible two-way player and model citizen until some breaking bad bad breaks he created for himself. Present: He red-shirted but nearly played last season out of need. By the time he was ready to see the field the staff decided to play the long game and not burn a year of eligibility. Future: He'll be the third tight end but has higher athletic potential than either Beck or Brewer. We know the staff will flex the position out -- often so it can motion it back into the formation to block. If Leitao can become a credible blocker it will create opportunities for him in the passing game. It's imperative he continues to improve as a blocker. He's currently behind in that regard, though he is getting better.

    TE FR Rob Cummins, #89, 6-5, 260: Past: After a year in Austin the artist formerly known as Max more closely identifies as a Rob. He arrived at Texas as a very intriguing jumbo athlete who moved well and played with a chip. Present: He switched from defensive end to tight end based on program need more so than it being his ideal fit. Future:He lacks fluidity to be a dangerous receiver but his aggression should play well as a blocker. Based on his frame I don't think he'll grow into an offensive tackle, though perhaps he can become a pseudo-tackle in jumbo sets.

    WR/TE Malcolm Epps, #85, 6-5, 230: Past: The basketball type of athlete many covet who played flexed out. Showed very interesting traits on defense as a senior that should crossover to offense. Present: With XWR being thin and Epps not ready to contribute inline, the staff has him working in his familiar role. He's a physical mismatch for defensive backs with a huge catch radius. He's the type that is often open despite being covered well. Future: It's hard to foresee his time at wide receiver not being a pit stop on the way to tight end, mainly because it's hard to foresee his time at 230 pounds not being a pit stop on the way to 250. However, at this point he's largely a complete unknown as a blocker.

    How it all works:

    Beck and Brewer are somewhat redundant as players and in this case that's optimal. The offense should work equally well regardless of who is in, and because of their versatility they'll complement each other in 12 personnel. These guys, along with Sam Ehlinger running the ball, really allow you to not just put numbers in your favor but create confusion for the defense while doing it.

    Leitao should get his opportunities as well and could become a primary beneficiary of Beck's and Brewer's efficacy as blockers as he provides the same "look" they do but a different athletic dimension to sneak into routes.

    Cummins will likely be depth used primarily in short yardage scenarios.

    Epps seems like a four-game red-shirt candidate assuming health at tight end and wide receiver.

     

    So stoked to see what this offense can do with capable TEs, plural. Leitao can be a stud. 

  11. 4 hours ago, RowdyVic said:

    I am sure the offense will probably switch up hand signals for that game.

    Absolutely. This goes on in the NFL weekly. Sometimes teams pick up a guy off waivers who used to play for you the week they play you,  just to see if they can get anything useful out of him. But realistically, teams pick up MORE on you from what you do on film, and playing you twice a year in the division. You're always going to be ready to change some tendencies if they show to be hurting you during the game. Outside of that, line your guys up against my guys, you know what we do and vice versa, let's go.

    Plenty of time in between here and Tech, and as I mentioned earlier, Bonney will provide little use in that part of Tech's game-planning vs. the Longhorns, as there will be a lot of film available by then that is more useful.

  12. That's a bit overblown as a competitive advantage, NFL teams release and trade players all the time. Sure players changing teams can help their new team out a bit versus their old one, but it usually isn't a difference maker..

    And by the time UT and Tech play, there will be enough film to look at, with no need to ask Bonney much.

     

     

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  13. 18 minutes ago, longhornmatt said:

    Isn’t it a little late for that?  Is he going to sit out this year?  Does he even have a redshirt left?

    I get it to an extent since he’s been jumped by the freshmen at safety, but he needed to see the writing on the wall sooner.

    These guys are competitors, with a lot of confidence. It's kinda against their nature to accept they're not good enough, 'cos that's when you start settling. It happens.

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