Spring Game Thread

[Aaron Carrara]

The annual Texas Football Orange-White Game will take place today at 1 p.m. at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium and will be televised on Longhorn Network.

Admission is FREE and seating will be available in the lower bowl in on a first-come, first-served basis with social distancing measures in place.

 

[texbound]

Does anyone have a list of recruits that are/will attend the Spring game?  I've seen some names thrown around and so far it looks like:

Zac Swanson, Devon Campbell, BJ Allen, Maalik Murphy, Trevell Johnson, Denver Harris, Armani Winfield, and Jordan Renault (23).

Are there any others like CJ Williams from Cali or Banks or Dewberry?

This should probably be in the 2022 recruiting thread, but it does pertain to the Spring Game.  

 

[HornSports Staff]

Roster:

 

[HornSports Staff]

Also, the following players will not participate in today’s game due to injury:

P Ryan Bujcevski (knee)

OL Rafiti Ghirmai (hamstring)

LB D.J. Harris Jr. (knee)

WR Dajon Harrison (ankle)

LB Jaden Hullaby (knee)

OL Derek Kerstetter (ankle)

TE Brayden Liebrock (shoulder)

DS Justin Mader (shoulder)

LB DeMarvion Overshown (shoulder)

WR Jake Smith (foot)

DL T’Vondre Sweat (shoulder)

 

[HornSports Staff]

 

[RunRickyRun]

Bijan Robinson WOW!

 

[HornSports Staff]

Thompson out at QB on the Orange Team.  Had a few nice throws in the series, notably a big gainer to Casey Thompson.

Bijan Robinson caps the opening series for the Orange with a rushing TD.  Robinson had a couple of nice gainers on the drive.

 

[texbound]

Always hate this...1st team offense led by Thompson and Robinson looked good.  1st team defense not so much.  Just gotta hope Thompson and Robinson are that good and the defense is still good.

 

[tejasrulz]

The O looked better than the D early on but then the D turned it around. Dicker's 58 yard FG would have been good from even further out. Did R Johnson get demoted to 4th string RB or is he hurt (he has 1 carry I believe so far)? The pick 6 was a bad pass but Thompson however it was a good play from the DB.

 

[TexCoyote]

Nobody can block Ojomo. Looks good. You get him, Snacks, Collins, Broughton, Sweat. We got some pretty good DLineman. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

I thought Thompson started out strong, but faded as the game went on. Card started off slow, but finished strong.

Dline looked good. We're going to be good there. 

Jamison will be an All American 1st team if he keeps it up.

Card, at times, seemed erratic and uncomfortable in the pocket. When the play broke down is when he excelled. Reminds me of Colt's first season.

Bijan has the chance to have a statue of himself at DKR, if he keeps it up. Guy is a beast.

OL looked pretty good. I can't recall the last time I said that.

Wiley is going to be a big weapon for us, under Sark.

 

[63_Texas_1]

Scrimmage looked a lot cleaner than in recent years. Obvious improvement in coaching across the board. This is not a finished product. 

 

[texbound]

After watching the game I think Card is going to be a special QB, but he needs more reps.  You can see that he sees things others can't.  I think starting him would not be a mistake this year.  Let him learn and grow on the job.  However, I think you have to go with Thompson.  Thompson still has some things to learn, but he is ready and you have to run him some in the RPO game.  My biggest concern is naming Card QB1 and Thompson transfers.  I know the overall decision can't be based on that, but it has to be a factor.

 

[UTfish]

Thompson never got it back together after the pick six. Card was over amped and needed to lighten up on the short throws. Gabriel Watson has some power. 

Defense pressured the quarterback and was in good position all game. 

Offense and defense looked good at times considering both had new schemes and coaches. Should improve by leaps and bounds by opening game. 

 

[UTfish]

After watching the game I think Card is going to be a special QB, but he needs more reps.  You can see that he sees things others can't.  I think starting him would not be a mistake this year.  Let him learn and grow on the job.  However, I think you have to go with Thompson.  Thompson still has some things to learn, but he is ready and you have to run him some in the RPO game.  My biggest concern is naming Card QB1 and Thompson transfers.  I know the overall decision can't be based on that, but it has to be a factor.

Agree. Start Thompson and phase Card in as the season progresses. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

After watching the game I think Card is going to be a special QB, but he needs more reps.  You can see that he sees things others can't.  I think starting him would not be a mistake this year.  Let him learn and grow on the job.  However, I think you have to go with Thompson.  Thompson still has some things to learn, but he is ready and you have to run him some in the RPO game.  My biggest concern is naming Card QB1 and Thompson transfers.  I know the overall decision can't be based on that, but it has to be a factor.

In this day and age, you can't make it through a season without two good QBs.

 

[Hiwood]

Agree. Start Thompson and phase Card in as the season progresses. 

the standing punchline used to be " who is the most popular FB player on campus" ...and the answer is " whoever is the backup QB"....once you decide on the starter , you cant platoon the position, and you sure as heck cant "phase in the back up" especially if the team is winning....You go with the starter until they are no longer the starter, if the backup transfers, so be it. I dont think Sark will have any trouble finding someone to come to TEXAS and play QB...still a lot of practices this summer and there is no clear cut starter just yet

 

[Edwards8932]

I was at the game, but look forward to rewatching it. Me and my daughter sat about 15 rows up on the 40 behind the orange team. Here are several players who physically looked the part and could have a huge season.   

1  Troy Omeire!!!
2  Jordan Whittington  
3  Bijan Robinson

4  Alfred Collins 

All 4 of these are physically impressive 

 

[TexCoyote]

There is a long way to go on deciding the QB. I personally like Card a lot but I’m not there everyday so I’m confident Sark will come up with who should be starting. 
I saw Card in high school come in in the state championship game and I said right then we have to get that kid. I’ve felt all Along that he would be the next QB after Ehlinger. He looks like he’s one of those guys that has the “it” factor. 
Like I said it going to be awhile before it’s decided. I could be wrong so we’ll see. 
On a side note I think we’ve finally got a coaching staff. I think we don’t have a weak spot on the coaching staff. 
If you listen to Sark today or his weekly media availability........this guy is all business. There is no joking, no BS whatsoever. I’m trying to keep my enthusiasm at bay, but I really like everything I’ve seen so far......and I watch a lot of it. 
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