Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[Baron]

I may have missed it, but what happened to Brayden Liebrock? He's not on the roster and I can't find him in any portal movement. Did he medically retire?

 

[Eastexhorn]

Red just might be more involved with the offense than any of us thought.

He looks like the short yardage and red zone back this year.

 

[Eastexhorn]

I may have missed it, but what happened to Brayden Liebrock? He's not on the roster and I can't find him in any portal movement. Did he medically retire?

Remember scrathing him off my depth chart, just do not rememberwhy. Would guess a medical as he was always hurt.

 

[Baron]

So I keep hearing people wondering who will replace Ovie Ogoufu. Ogoufu wasn't that great. I think between Sorrell and Burke this is handled. Finkley and Tapp will fill in adequately as replacements. As a matter of fact I think they are all upgrades. 

I think this defense has a chance to be as good as 2009. At the least.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

So I keep hearing people wondering who will replace Ovie Ogoufu. Ogoufu wasn't that great. I think between Sorrell and Burke this is handled. Finkley and Tapp will fill in adequately as replacements. As a matter of fact I think they are all upgrades. 

I think this defense has a chance to be as good as 2009. At the least.

Agree with you on Ogoufu. Every once in a while he would luck out and be in the right place at the right time. But overall, he was pretty meh.

I think Burke, Finkley and Tapp have the potential to be stars here. My buddy down there has long told me that Tapp was the real deal. Burke added some great weight this off season.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

According to TFB – RB, S, and LB may all take a hit in the portal.

Also said there are at least four members of the WR room who will play in the NFL.

 

[Eastexhorn]

According to TFB – RB, S, and LB may all take a hit in the portal.

Also said there are at least four members of the WR room who will play in the NFL.

Agree 100% on WRS. Any guesses other than Allen. Blue is running at #1 RB , Brooks and KRob. battling injuties. LB?

 

[Baron]

According to TFB – RB, S, and LB may all take a hit in the portal.

Also said there are at least four members of the WR room who will play in the NFL.

LB is not a place we need to lose bodies.

 

[tejasrulz]

I watched Texas vs Baylor spring volleyball last night. Looks like Jared finally listened to me and got a 6-3 freshman setter to commit. 

We have some height all along the net and with some key DS's back, we'll be good to go in the back. The ladies have the potential to do some damage next year!

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Agree 100% on WRS. Any guesses other than Allen. Blue is running at #1 RB , Brooks and KRob. battling injuties. LB?

KRob will likely lose snaps to Savion Red. Red has turned some heads and has east-west quicks that KRob doesn't have. So I don't discount the possibility that he leaves. Blue may be running #1, but he knows the job belongs to Brooks when he gets back. Baxter, Red and Brooks won't leave a lot of touches for Blue or KRob.

At safety, Allen as you said but also Larry Turner Golden.

 

[NEOkHorn]

KRob will likely lose snaps to Savion Red. Red has turned some heads and has east-west quicks that KRob doesn't have. So I don't discount the possibility that he leaves. Blue may be running #1, but he knows the job belongs to Brooks when he gets back. Baxter, Red and Brooks won't leave a lot of touches for Blue or KRob.

At safety, Allen as you said but also Larry Turner Golden.

KRob was the first name that came to mind when I read your post. I hope Blue does not bc the injury Brooks had could be a lingering recovery like JWitt was. That said, there are only so many carries to go around so someone will likely feel left out and look for other opportunities. Hopefully Blackwell doesn't feel like he is being overlooked. Johnson may be a portal candidate at LB. 

 

[dssl]

KRob will likely lose snaps to Savion Red. Red has turned some heads and has east-west quicks that KRob doesn't have. 

I'm surprised by this assessment.  I agree that Red playing could be at the expense of KRob,  but I would think Reds advantage isn't about speed,  but that his extra 30 lbs  allows him to block more effectively and run between the tackles when needed. 

 

[Eastexhorn]

For sure 3 players will leave by August. My guess it will be from defence as there is more crowded rooms there. Or OL might lose a couple.

Should get interesting after spring game..

 

[Eastexhorn]

LB is not a place we need to lose bodies.

Ten bodies for two positions. A little crowded maybe.

 

[Baron]

Ten bodies for two positions. A little crowded maybe.

Don't forget the hybrid position. There is Sam and Will that change out as well.

 

[Baron]

Just listening to others and thinking, this years NFL draft should become a selling point for recruiting. Texas should have guys drafted on all three days.

It's early but I think next year's draft will help as well. That's what has kept Bama, Ohio St. and UGa at the top during the CFP

Thoughts?

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

KRob was the first name that came to mind when I read your post. I hope Blue does not bc the injury Brooks had could be a lingering recovery like JWitt was. That said, there are only so many carries to go around so someone will likely feel left out and look for other opportunities. Hopefully Blackwell doesn't feel like he is being overlooked. Johnson may be a portal candidate at LB. 

What a difference a couple years make. Not too long ago we were trying to fill several gaps via the portal. Now we're talking about who might portal out because we're stacked at that position.

Sure, we still have some needs to address, but this staff has been masterful in balancing high school and transfer talent recruiting. Still have work to do, but I am very encouraged by the direction the team seems to be heading.

 

[Eastexhorn]

All that is left is winning on the field.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I'm surprised by this assessment.  I agree that Red playing could be at the expense of KRob,  but I would think Reds advantage isn't about speed,  but that his extra 30 lbs  allows him to block more effectively and run between the tackles when needed. 

That might be true, too. And I don't know that speed is the difference here. His ability to cut and move east-west probably puts him above KRob, who is more of a north-south runner. 

I don't know if you've ever seen him (Red), but his thighs are huge for someone his size. He belongs in the backfield, IMO.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Just listening to others and thinking, this years NFL draft should become a selling point for recruiting. Texas should have guys drafted on all three days.

It's early but I think next year's draft will help as well. That's what has kept Bama, Ohio St. and UGa at the top during the CFP

Thoughts?

Alabama and Georgia to me it is coaching