Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[java]

Ahem, another experienced running back?

 

[sporty]

Not if we get LJ.

We also have that grad transfer, Gabriel Watson.

 

[83Dee]

Not if we get LJ.

Or Wheaton....

 

[TFloss32]

We just lost Dele. We need some experienced depth. Has lots of potential, too.

Thornton will most likely be an edge guy.

 

[Eastexhorn]

IT list 79 returnees on ships. I came up with 81. They donot list WO LBS Hines or Jaques so same number.

Six more spaces?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I wonder if he has any communication with Joseph or Gideon?

I've heard he's headed to reunite with Mehringer at USC.

 

[Eastexhorn]

As far as I know, all three are still Horns. I know Warren opted out. Tillman should play a lot next year. Tyler could fight for a starting job.

I could be wrong, if so, someone correct me.

You are right per IT all three are listed on thier roster table.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Thornton will most likely be an edge guy.

IT lists him at DE. For what it is worth.

 

[primal defense]

October 6, 1958: Lions trade QB Bobby Layne to Steelers in exchange for QB Earl Morrall, two undisclosed draft picks.

The Lions were the defending NFL champions when they traded Layne to the Steelers in 1958 for QB Earl Morrall and a pair of draft picks. The quote was never published, but Layne allegedly said the Lions would “not win for 50 years” after he was traded. Considering Detroit hasn’t won a championship since then, the “Curse of Bobby Layne” doesn’t sound as fictitious as one might initially think. Luckily for the Texans, Watson has a no-trade clause in his contract, so he won’t be moved anywhere he doesn’t want to be. Perhaps it’ll save them from Watson cursing their franchise for 50 years like Layne did to Detroit.

https://www.theringer.com/nfl/2021/1/18/22232051/deshaun-watson-trade-nfl-historical-comparisons

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Earl Morrall made a great back up for Johnny U.

 

[TFloss32]

 

[63_Texas_1]

Earl Morrall made a great back up for Johnny U.

Yes he did!  That was a great story.  As a kid I loved Johnny U, the friendly skies of Unitas which was a play on an advertisement of United Airlines.  Yes, I am telling off my age.  LOL

 

[TFloss32]

OrangeBloods saying OL Willie Tyler is now in the transfer portal after sitting out 2020.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

OrangeBloods saying OL Willie Tyler is now in the transfer portal after sitting out 2020.

Honestly, I don't think he would have ever played here. Best of luck to him.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Yes he did!  That was a great story.  As a kid I loved Johnny U, the friendly skies of Unitas which was a play on an advertisement of United Airlines.  Yes, I am telling off my age.  LOL

I loved watching Unitas, too. But those Colts broke my heart when they beat the Pokes in the Super Bowl, 16-13.

Unitas wasn't just a good passer and QB. He was a great leader. 

 

[TFloss32]

Per 247, the team has started going through their first workouts with new strength coach, Torre Becton.

One person stated that the workout was surprisingly enthusiastic and fun, and that Becton made a nice first impression.

 

[TFloss32]

 

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[Eastexhorn]

OL get extremely thin as R. Moore enters portal