Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[bctex1106]

IT had an article on roster updates this morning...

- anyone wanting to enter the portal has until midnight on Saturday to do so, and the extended deadline is due to Texas making the playoff

- QB Quinn Ewers wasn't mentioned as he's very likely returning

- the staff would like QB Charles Wright to return for depth, but he's expected to portal as a graduate

- WR Adonai Mitchell is expected to declare early for the NFL

- nobody is expecting TE Ja'Tavion Sanders to return

- they've heard talk of a handful of OL entering the portal, especially those from the '23 class

- they received further confirmation yesterday that DT Alfred Collins plans to return

- LB David Gbenda wants to return, but there is some talk that he could go to Nevada with Coach Choate

- LB Morice Blackwell could enter the portal to seek more playing time, but his decision may be dependent on the departure of Gbenda

- there was talk about CB Jaylon Guilbeau entering the portal in December, and his status remains up in the air

- CB Austin Jordan should be staying

- CB Ryan Watts is likely to return with the stipulation that he's open to playing safety

- S Kitan Crawford is expected to take a chance going pro hoping to at least get signed as a special teamer

- they believe S Jerrin Thompson will enter the portal

Yeesh. That's alot of departures from guys with experience or were expected to get starter experience next fall.

 

[TFloss32]

IT had an article on roster updates this morning...

- anyone wanting to enter the portal has until midnight on Saturday to do so, and the extended deadline is due to Texas making the playoff

- QB Quinn Ewers wasn't mentioned as he's very likely returning

- the staff would like QB Charles Wright to return for depth, but he's expected to portal as a graduate

- WR Adonai Mitchell is expected to declare early for the NFL

- nobody is expecting TE Ja'Tavion Sanders to return

- they've heard talk of a handful of OL entering the portal, especially those from the '23 class

- they received further confirmation yesterday that DT Alfred Collins plans to return

- LB David Gbenda wants to return, but there is some talk that he could go to Nevada with Coach Choate

- LB Morice Blackwell could enter the portal to seek more playing time, but his decision may be dependent on the departure of Gbenda

- there was talk about CB Jaylon Guilbeau entering the portal in December, and his status remains up in the air

- CB Austin Jordan should be staying

- CB Ryan Watts is likely to return with the stipulation that he's open to playing safety

- S Kitan Crawford is expected to take a chance going pro hoping to at least get signed as a special teamer

- they believe S Jerrin Thompson will enter the portal

Quick change as CB Ryan Watts has decided to depart, per IT.

No word on what his plan is.

 

[TFloss32]

Quick change as CB Ryan Watts has decided to depart, per IT.

No word on what his plan is.

We'll see if there's any more discussion on this later, but reads like he didn't have interest in safety and/or he wasn't guaranteed to start.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Texas players have until Saturday to enter the portal since the team made the playoff.

I will add that note to the post.

Also, Washington and Michigan players will get an extra week to enter the portal.

 

[TFloss32]

We'll see if there's any more discussion on this later, but reads like he didn't have interest in safety and/or he wasn't guaranteed to start.

IT added Muhammad is one of the starters at CB next year regardless.

And not saying he's leaving because of it, but apparently he was pretty low about his performance against Washington.

 

[jrcruz1026]

IT added Muhammad is one of the starters at CB next year regardless.

And not saying he's leaving because of it, but apparently he was pretty low about his performance against Washington.

All speculation at this point

 

[TB14]

IT had an article on roster updates this morning...

- anyone wanting to enter the portal has until midnight on Saturday to do so, and the extended deadline is due to Texas making the playoff

- QB Quinn Ewers wasn't mentioned as he's very likely returning

- the staff would like QB Charles Wright to return for depth, but he's expected to portal as a graduate

- WR Adonai Mitchell is expected to declare early for the NFL

- nobody is expecting TE Ja'Tavion Sanders to return

- they've heard talk of a handful of OL entering the portal, especially those from the '23 class

- they received further confirmation yesterday that DT Alfred Collins plans to return

- LB David Gbenda wants to return, but there is some talk that he could go to Nevada with Coach Choate

- LB Morice Blackwell could enter the portal to seek more playing time, but his decision may be dependent on the departure of Gbenda

- there was talk about CB Jaylon Guilbeau entering the portal in December, and his status remains up in the air

- CB Austin Jordan should be staying

- CB Ryan Watts is likely to return with the stipulation that he's open to playing safety

- S Kitan Crawford is expected to take a chance going pro hoping to at least get signed as a special teamer

- they believe S Jerrin Thompson will enter the portal

A few comments:

1. Gbenda should stay and have little competition to take his job. Not sure why'd downgrade schools to Nevada.
2. Blackwell still plays a bunch but he'd make more sense to leave for Nevada.
3. I have Guilbeau penciled in to start in Barron's spot. Who has passed him on that depth chart?
4. Watts can get drafted this year I'd think. I'd go to the nfl if I were unhappy here. But I do agree Brooks and Muhammad should pushing hard for starts at corner.
5. We seem to be putting a ton of faith in a safety rotation of Williams, Mukuba, and Taafe to let Crawford, Thompson, and the other transfers already in the portal walk. Filsame and JJR better come in ready to play.

 

[TB14]

IT added Muhammad is one of the starters at CB next year regardless.

And not saying he's leaving because of it, but apparently he was pretty low about his performance against Washington.

Hopefully he stays. We have done wayyyy worse than Watts at corner in the past. Went against 1st rounders and got burned. Get better and burn them next year.

 

[Baron]

IT added Muhammad is one of the starters at CB next year regardless.

And not saying he's leaving because of it, but apparently he was pretty low about his performance against Washington.

That's where the coaches need to work on his self-esteem and confidence. Unless they just don't want him.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

A few comments:

1. Gbenda should stay and have little competition to take his job. Not sure why'd downgrade schools to Nevada.
2. Blackwell still plays a bunch but he'd make more sense to leave for Nevada.
3. I have Guilbeau penciled in to start in Barron's spot. Who has passed him on that depth chart?
4. Watts can get drafted this year I'd think. I'd go to the nfl if I were unhappy here. But I do agree Brooks and Muhammad should pushing hard for starts at corner.
5. We seem to be putting a ton of faith in a safety rotation of Williams, Mukuba, and Taafe to let Crawford, Thompson, and the other transfers already in the portal walk. Filsame and JJR better come in ready to play.

I think Filasaime is good enough to start. He's coming early so he'll get the benefit of an off-season here.

You didn't mention Wardell Mack. I doubt he ever plays safety but he will be a quality addition to the secondary. Kid can play.

 

[Baron]

Someone on here asked about Colton Vasek being in street clothes for every game. You are correct, either Burton or Vogel said that he was dealing with an injury that happened his senior year.

 

[TFloss32]

 

[Sugabread]

Need 22 more guys like sweat.

 

[okiehorn]

Someone on here asked about Colton Vasek being in street clothes for every game. You are correct, either Burton or Vogel said that he was dealing with an injury that happened his senior year.

Thanks, that was me week or 2 ago. Hopefully he is healthy next year

 

[TFloss32]

All speculation at this point

Muhammad will start next year, though, barring injury.

He's your best cover man.

 

[TFloss32]

 

[Baron]

Need 22 more guys like sweat.

75

 

[TFloss32]

A few comments:

1. Gbenda should stay and have little competition to take his job. Not sure why'd downgrade schools to Nevada.
2. Blackwell still plays a bunch but he'd make more sense to leave for Nevada.
3. I have Guilbeau penciled in to start in Barron's spot. Who has passed him on that depth chart?
4. Watts can get drafted this year I'd think. I'd go to the nfl if I were unhappy here. But I do agree Brooks and Muhammad should pushing hard for starts at corner.
5. We seem to be putting a ton of faith in a safety rotation of Williams, Mukuba, and Taafe to let Crawford, Thompson, and the other transfers already in the portal walk. Filsame and JJR better come in ready to play.

McDonald will be training in Barron's spot.

What's funny is I haven't seen anything lately on Barron's plans, and he helped recruit Mukuba to Texas since they're old friends.

It's pretty clear Sark knows the secondary is the team's weakness as is evidenced by all the movement and type of player being brought in, and I don't think the staff is done there.

 

[TFloss32]

That's where the coaches need to work on his self-esteem and confidence. Unless they just don't want him.

From what I read today, it sounds like they've told him they like other guys more at CB going forward.

He either doesn't want to play safety and/or wants to take his shot at the NFL.

 

[dssl]

From what I read today, it sounds like they've told him they like other guys more at CB going forward.

Assuming this is true it's an example of Sark's honesty. By being honest and direct he may lose a valuable member of the team, but he retains his integrity and the trust of his players. I suspect other coaches use a less principled approach, which may be better in the short term , but will likely backfire in the longer term.