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1 hour ago, Dbeasy said:

"All right, but apart from the sanitation, the medicine, education, wine, public order, irrigation, roads, a fresh water system, and public health, what has Choice ever done for us?" 

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2 hours ago, Newy25 said:


It’s also completely reductive to say recruiting is just about convincing someone to play for you. Evaluation is every bit as important if not more than the convincing part. This is the issue I have with Choice. His players like him and he made sure not to screw up sure things but man he was kind of shit in picking the right guys to play for Texas. 

 

2 hours ago, Atticus said:

I agree with this. But I also believe being able to develop your guys along with the baseline recruiting edge provided by NIL the at Texas is more valuable than just being a rainmaker as was the thought in the pre-NIL recruiting landscape.

It’s a spectrum, but the development side is something that Choice provided that really stood out to me. 

Development is a part of a quality coach’s makeup? No shit?

I was responding directly to the premise espoused by Atticus and becoming more of a common trope by the day that recruiting no longer matters, it’s just about NIL. 

I wasn’t providing an overall pov on position coaching skill requirements. Seemed pretty fucking obvious to anyone not locked into either the hot take about NIL or someone trying to make a dumb fucking argument against logic and the rest of the board that Tashard Choice sucked as a coach at Texas. 

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2 hours ago, Tex-19 said:

Why should I be excited about this Jabbar guy? Serious question.

Also, why is everyone here so in love with Baugh? 5.3 ypc isn't much better than Wisner's 4.6 behind the worst line in the SEC. His longest carry on the year was 26 yards..

Maybe watch some games played by other teams. 

Also, that second paragraph tells everyone on this board paying any attention to the sport itself that you are a fucking dunce. 

1 hour ago, Tex-19 said:

ps.. Stan Drayton is ((probably) looking for a job

Also also, this adds to the dunce factor you’re emanating to the rest of us. We don’t need a motherfucking retread who quite quit on the job the last time around. Son of a fucking bitch. 

1 hour ago, Hookem10 said:

its because we have the worst coaching staff in the country. if we don't have 5 star seniors playing every year averaging 90 pts a game and not allowing a single yard or point , we suck monkey balls and need to tear it all down. 

No one has argued any of that or anything close. This is childish hyperbole that is neither funny or moving any part of the discussion along. This isn’t orangebloods, guy. 

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2 hours ago, Tex-19 said:

Why should I be excited about this Jabbar guy? Serious question.

Also, why is everyone here so in love with Baugh? 5.3 ypc isn't much better than Wisner's 4.6 behind the worst line in the SEC. His longest carry on the year was 26 yards..

.7 is a huge difference. And it’s not like Florida was great

 

sark made two lazy hires last year and he’s fixing it right now.  Good for him 

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2 hours ago, Lonestar88 said:

Our running game was good under Choice, and fell off a cliff as soon as he left, and you think that's evidence that Choice isn't a good RB coach


I am saying Choice inherited a great group of running backs from another coach. And he did coach those players well. When we were left with the players he evaluated and recruited things went to shit pretty quickly. And for that he definitely deserves criticism. Even last year in advanced metrics Texas running backs were near the bottom of the SEC. 

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4 hours ago, BurntOrange&White said:

Maybe he will slap the shit outta some of our players so they quit playing like pussies, if true(allegedly).

If I'm Sarkisian I'd make slapping people from Louisiana one of the job requirements.  

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11 minutes ago, Im_smarter_then_you said:

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There is a good chance there will be changes, no I won’t tell you who, but use your imagination as your guide it won’t steer you wrong. I hear it’s possible so and so is considering a move to Ohio, maybe that means something or maybe not. Situation is always fluid. $9.95 please. 
 

what a fucking waste of a digital space my fucking god.

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5 hours ago, Sir Ulrich said:

Wilson was my first thought. Drayton is currently in limbo... Samples just lost his OC do definitely worth a call. 

Drayton doesn't bring enough to help in recruiting...  both the gator and lsu coaches recruit the state of Louisiana well.  Sark knows he has to improve talent in trenches -- "the boot" is an important region for recruiting quality OL/DL players. 

The new Texas RB coach needs to help recruit more than just a couple RBs a year...  

 

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lol… Searles has been good everywhere he has been and has been dominant on the lines at UGA.  Why would he come back here?  Most of the board complained about him while he was here and left after 1 or 2 years?  Most people don’t go back to an employer they failed at when they are at the top of their career.  
 

I’m very disappointed in the O-line but Flood has earned some leeway considering what he started with.  With that said, if Sam Pittman would join, I tell Flood see ya later.  

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7 minutes ago, victory88 said:

Why would he come back here?

Money?  Also, the cause of his departure wasn’t necessarily his performance, it was general Mack Brown fatigue and the defense fell apart.  I doubt he’s nursing a grievance even if it meant he had to spend the next two seasons in exile in Blacksburg.  
 

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29 minutes ago, victory88 said:

lol… Searles has been good everywhere he has been and has been dominant on the lines at UGA.  Why would he come back here?  Most of the board complained about him while he was here and left after 1 or 2 years?  Most people don’t go back to an employer they failed at when they are at the top of their career.  
 

I’m very disappointed in the O-line but Flood has earned some leeway considering what he started with.  With that said, if Sam Pittman would join, I tell Flood see ya later.  

to work with his daughter? otherwise, yeah probably not a huge chance.

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1 minute ago, Viper said:

to work with his daughter? otherwise, yeah probably not a huge chance.

I don't think the idea is that he comes here to work with his daughter. The idea is that he gets to work at the University of Texas again. With his daughter

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39 minutes ago, victory88 said:

I’m very disappointed in the O-line but Flood has earned some leeway considering what he started with.

He started with the players he’s recruited the last four years. How the fuck does that earn him leeway? 

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1 hour ago, Im_smarter_then_you said:

For tosu though?  Maybe he’s not ass?  Though his players underperformed 

I’m not sure how to think about Jackson. There are plenty of credible rumblings here about the attitude of Moore being less than ideal. Why did Mosley not play until Florida? I could be misinterpreting but there seems to be something there. Reading tea leaves here makes me feel like Jackson gets an incomplete on the season.

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1 hour ago, victory88 said:

lol… Searles has been good everywhere he has been and has been dominant on the lines at UGA.  Why would he come back here?  Most of the board complained about him while he was here and left after 1 or 2 years?  Most people don’t go back to an employer they failed at when they are at the top of their career.  
 

I’m very disappointed in the O-line but Flood has earned some leeway considering what he started with.  With that said, if Sam Pittman would join, I tell Flood see ya later.  

Searles' daughter still works for Texas but he seems to be set in Georgia.  I'd also like to see Pittman, provided he's capable of developing an individual unit and he game hasn't passed him by.

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5 minutes ago, TheRRKid said:

I’m not sure how to think about Jackson. There are plenty of credible rumblings here about the attitude of Moore being less than ideal. Why did Mosley not play until Florida? I could be misinterpreting but there seems to be something there. Reading tea leaves here makes me feel like Jackson gets an incomplete on the season.

I thought mosely wasn’t 100%.   Idk shit about fuck but if day wants Jackson allegedly, maybe he’s worth keeping

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50 minutes ago, Burt Macklin said:

He started with the players he’s recruited the last four years. How the fuck does that earn him leeway? 

For me, he’s earned a modicum of leeway due to some of the development seen in the first few years, particularly Christian Jones (who I remember being a complete fucking liability before Flood got here). Goosby as well, and I think Baker really improved throughout the season.

The interior line recruiting post-pancake factory appears to be a complete disaster. Certainly no defense to that, except I get the sense that Sark has not been as loose with the purse string on the offensive line as he has with the defensive line (eg, being outbid for Fasusi and Ojo, although each of those are tackles). 

It’s also true that good offensive line coaches do have shit output from time to time. For example, Ohio State’s line was pretty terrible last year with a ton of rotation until they finally found a lineup that worked in the playoffs.

All that to say, I’ll be perfectly happy if we cut him loose and can upgrade, but I understand why he could get another season to work it out.

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It takes some serious lack of football knowledge to think Baugh isn’t very good. He’s almost everything you want in a RB. Patient, sets up his blocks, finds a crease and hits it as hard as he can.  

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Bobby this AM

Spoiler

With the departure of Chad Scott yesterday, the Horns are now in need of an RB coach.

One name to watch for: Jabbar Juluke, formerly of Florida. Another with less certain availability is Frank Wilson of LSU.

Texas is looking for a coach with strong ties to New Orleans and/or another major metro area in the South (think Atlanta, Miami, Orlando or New Orleans).

However, timing is something to consider.

For those wanting or expecting a quick turnaround, keep in mind that that is not typically the style of Steve Sarkisian. He likes to make deliberate decisions, not rushed ones, when it comes to assistant coaches.

What to know on Frank Wilson and Jabbar Juluke - Gerry

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What to know on Frank Wilson and Jabbar Juluke

By Gerry Hamilton

What to know on Frank Wilson and Jabbar Juluke 

With Texas having an opening at running backs coach, many names are already being thrown out as possibilities. 

OTF is focusing on two, with the understanding a hire may not be imminent. 

Frank Wilson file ...
52 years old
Graduated from St. Augustine High in New Orleans
High school head coach at O. Perry Walker and assistant at Edna Karr
College stops - Ole Miss, Southern Miss, Tennessee, LSU, UTSA and McNeese head coach and LSU again. 
Wilson has the most recruiting wins in the history of the state of Louisiana. 

Recruiting wins Rolodex:
LB Devin White - North Webster
CB/N Tyran Mathieu - New Orleans St. Augustine 
RB Leonard Fournette - New Orleans St. Augustine 
WR Jarvis Landry - Lutcher High
RB Derrius Guice - Baton Rouge Catholic
DL Richard Anderson - New Orleans Edna Karr
DL Anthony Johnson - New Orleans O. Perry Walker 
DL Dominick McKinley - Lafayette Acadiana
DL Lamar Brown - B.R. University Lab
LB Deion Jones - New Orleans Jesuit
LB Harold Perkins - Cy Park
RB Caden Durham - Duncanville High 
RB Harlem Berry - Metairie St. Martin's Episcopal
RB Nick Brosette - Baton Rouge University Lab
RB Darrel Williams - New Orleans John Curtis
WR Malachi Dupree - New Orleans John Curtis
OG Trai Turner - New Orleans St. Augustine 
CB P.J. Woodland - Hattiesburg Oak Grove 
LB Clifton Garrett - Plainfield South (Ill.) 
OT Ethan Pocic - Lemont High (Ill.)
QB Brandon Harris - Bossier City Parkway

and more.

Jabbar Jaluke file
53 years old
Graduated from St. Augustine High
High school head coach at Edna Karr 
College coaching stops - LSU, Florida, Texas Tech, Louisiana Tech

Recruiting wins Rolodex:
RB  Jadan Baugh - out of Columbia High in Atlanta area at Florida
RB Trevor Etienne - to Florida out of Jennings High in Louisiana
RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire - to LSU out of Baton Rouge Catholic 
RB Ja’Kobi Jackson - to UF out of Miss JUCO 
S Grant Delpit - to LSU out of Houston Lamar /IMG 
WR Racey McMath - to LSU out of Edna Karr
OT Saadiq Charles - to LSU out of Madison-Ridgeland Mississippi 
OT Caden Jones - to UF out of De La Salle High in New Orleans 
QB DJ Lagway - Willis High at Florida

 

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Posted (edited)
6 minutes ago, MuellerHorn said:

The only thing missing for Helobious is that Baugh's last name isn't Bautista.

You know if he transfers here Helobious is getting a custom #13 jersey with Baughtista on the back. 

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Any younger coaches besides Samples that might make sense to be added to Sark's offensive staff??

Choice always added energy in the RB room and helped recruiting in the state of Georgia.  

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1 hour ago, TheRRKid said:

I’m not sure how to think about Jackson. There are plenty of credible rumblings here about the attitude of Moore being less than ideal. Why did Mosley not play until Florida? I could be misinterpreting but there seems to be something there. Reading tea leaves here makes me feel like Jackson gets an incomplete on the season.

Mosley was hurt. No exciting secret there.

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1 hour ago, Gravy Train said:

Searles' daughter still works for Texas but he seems to be set in Georgia.  

Pretty clear to these eyes that the only reason we have lost to Georgia is because they are getting inside info before the games and we all know the conduit for that info involves two people named Searles. Also, I heard the daughter keeps a picture of Mata Hari on her desk.

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1 hour ago, Reynolds Woodcock said:

For me, he’s earned a modicum of leeway due to some of the development seen in the first few years, particularly Christian Jones (who I remember being a complete fucking liability before Flood got here). Goosby as well, and I think Baker really improved throughout the season.

The interior line recruiting post-pancake factory appears to be a complete disaster. Certainly no defense to that, except I get the sense that Sark has not been as loose with the purse string on the offensive line as he has with the defensive line (eg, being outbid for Fasusi and Ojo, although each of those are tackles). 

It’s also true that good offensive line coaches do have shit output from time to time. For example, Ohio State’s line was pretty terrible last year with a ton of rotation until they finally found a lineup that worked in the playoffs.

All that to say, I’ll be perfectly happy if we cut him loose and can upgrade, but I understand why he could get another season to work it out.

Texas was not outbid for Fasusi. The guy didn't want to come to Texas. He thought Norman was a cooler place to be. Hell, for all we know, he was right for his interests. It's not like he's not playing up there. He was named freshman AA, but he had a terrible fucking season. Every game I watched, the guy was getting blown up and committing what seemed like multiple penalties. I'm sure he'll improve significantly because the talent is there - should he want to work to improve. 

In any event, the premise that Texas was tight on its NIL efforts with Fasusi is false. That was a recruiting win for Bedenbaugh and Venables. 

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3 hours ago, theaveragejon said:

Sam Pittman is tanned, rested, and recovered after his breast reduction surgery. 
 

Also felt like Searles was ass here.. but that could have very well been late Mack Brown stink. 

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52 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

Any younger coaches besides Samples that might make sense to be added to Sark's offensive staff??

Choice always added energy in the RB room and helped recruiting in the state of Georgia.  

I had the same thought. Would be nice to hire someone under the age of 50 (no offense to the olds on this board). 

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5 minutes ago, Reese Bennett said:

Pretty clear to these eyes that the only reason we have lost to Georgia is because they are getting inside info before the games and we all know the conduit for that info involves two people named Searles. Also, I heard the daughter keeps a picture of Mata Hari on her desk.

SATURDAY MORNINGS FOREVER: LANCELOT LINK, SECRET CHIMP

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Pete Nakos with a RB coaching hot board

Spoiler

Texas dismissed running backs coach Chad Scott on Tuesday, opening up an assistant role on Steve Sarkisian’s staff. Scott was only on staff for one season, hired after Texas saw Tashard Choice leave the program to the NFL.

After speaking with sources in the last 24 hours, here are the four names to know in the Texas running backs search:

LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson
LSU interim coach Frank Wilson has had conversations about his future with new coach Lane Kiffin, but he does not expect clarity until after the Texas Bowl, he said earlier this week. Wilson has expressed a desire to stay at LSU. But he’s also viewed as a top recruiter, landing on Texas’ radar for its next running backs coach. Now in his second stint at LSU, Wilson has been the running backs coach for the past four seasons, and he was promoted to interim head coach after the firing of Brian Kelly.

Former Florida running backs coach Jabbar Juluke
Florida’s running backs coach and associate head coach for the last four years, Jabbar Juluke’s name is also tied to the current opening on the Kentucky staff. He helped recruit Trevor Etienne and DJ Lagway to Gainesville during his stint with the Gators. For three seasons, Juluke worked at Louisiana Tech with new Kentucky offensive coordinator Joe Sloan. The running backs coach then spent time at LSU and Texas Tech before starting an eight-year working relationship with Billy Napier. The Louisiana native spent four seasons with Napier at Florida. The associate head coach played an integral role in a recruiting operation in Gainesville that signed a pair of top-10 recruiting classes.

Nebraska running backs coach E.J. Barthel
E.J. Barthel previously coached under Matt Rhule with the Carolina Panthers and at Temple and is now with the Cornhuskers. A running back at Rutgers for three seasons from 2003 to 2005, before transferring to UMass, he’s made stops at UConn, William & Mary and Howard as a running backs coach. He was the recruiting coordinator for Penn State in 2017. He’s developed Dante Dowdell and Emmett Johnson during his two seasons with the Cornhuskers. Johnson rushed for 1,451 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025. Barthel was Texas offensive coordinator Kyle Flood’s player development and recruiting coordinator at Rutgers from 2013 to 2014.

Georgia Tech running backs coach Norval McKenzie
An Atlanta native, Norval McKenzie would bring a recruiting presence in the state of Georgia to the Texas staff. McKenzie was a running back at Vanderbilt from 2001 to 2004 and recently made stops as a coach at Louisville and Vanderbilt. He accepted the Georgia Tech job in 2023 and helped offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner build a power-rushing attack. In the previous two seasons, the Yellow Jackets have ranked No. 1 (2023 – 2649) and No. 2 (2024 – 2431) in rushing yards in the conference. He also developed Jamal Haynes into an all-conference back for Georgia Tech. This season, Georgia Tech was No. 2 in the ACC, averaging 203 yards per game.

 

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27 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Texas was not outbid for Fasusi. The guy didn't want to come to Texas. He thought Norman was a cooler place to be. Hell, for all we know, he was right for his interests. It's not like he's not playing up there. He was named freshman AA, but he had a terrible fucking season. Every game I watched, the guy was getting blown up and committing what seemed like multiple penalties. I'm sure he'll improve significantly because the talent is there - should he want to work to improve. 

In any event, the premise that Texas was tight on its NIL efforts with Fasusi is false. That was a recruiting win for Bedenbaugh and Venables. 

Ok, fair enough. 

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