Longhorn News/Discussion (Non-Recruiting)

[RickyFlair]

30 minutes ago, North Texas Golfer said:

Just to add to this. 

Bryce Young had already turned 20 prior to the start of his sophomore year when he won the Heisman. And he appeared in 9 games in his true freshman as a 19 year. 

Vince Young was 19 years old when he redshirted in 2002 and was 20 years old during his RS Freshman year. 

Trevor Lawrence is the exception to the rule here. He turned 19 only about a month into his true feshman year. And he also split playing time in the first 4 games before named the starter. 

Quinn Ewers is currently 19 years old and 9 months. 

Trevor’s team had 18 NFL draft picks in his first 3 years including 6 1st rounders. 
Neither of the two QB’s being compared walked in to a rebuild. 

[Hiwood]

18 minutes ago, RickyFlair said:

Trevor’s team had 18 NFL draft picks in his first 3 years including 6 1st rounders. 
Neither of the two QB’s being compared walked in to a rebuild. 

True but of those SIX first round draft picks what side of the ball did they play....

[NEOkHorn]

Any ideas on players who might sit out the bowl game and when we start finding that out? Hopefully we see a new trend at Texas and the players participate with their teammates. 

[Eastexhorn]

I would guess the players announce about time bowl practice begans.

I am with you in hoping all players play in bowl.

[Rotty22]

14 minutes ago, Eastexhorn said:

I would guess the players announce about time bowl practice begans.

I am with you in hoping all players play in bowl.

Can they participate in bowl practice and then elect to sit out?  In any case, I'm good with them sitting out.  Does playing in the bowl game count against games played for anyone that is trying to redshirt?

[Hiwood]

Coach Kwiatkoski's defense against his former team, I bet the Huskies are frothing at the mouth with the thought of going against Coach K's soft zone (prevent)...I dont think the Horns have faced this kind of a passing attack in awhile..I actually think the Horns may be the under dog when the line comes out later today

[83Dee]

16 hours ago, BWilk55 said:

Anyone questioning the competitor or work ethic of Quinn Ewers, go listen to the Flagship podcast where they interveiwed his high school coach. 

QE came back early from injury his Junior year to try to help his team win state... I don't know that any of his issues this year are related to lack of competitiveness.

His high school coach said Quinn could “hit any blade of grass on the field.”  This proved to be true when he grounded the ball backwards.  I didn’t know he was being literal….. 

Just a joke.  Did anyone jump offsides? 

[Rotty22]

2 minutes ago, Hiwood said:

Coach Kwiatkoski's defense against his former team, I bet the Huskies are frothing at the mouth with the thought of going against Coach K's soft zone (prevent)...I dont think the Horns have faced this kind of a passing attack in awhile..I actually think the Horns may be the under dog when the line comes out later today

Looks like the Horns are -4.5 vs Wash.

[83Dee]

19 minutes ago, Hiwood said:

Coach Kwiatkoski's defense against his former team, I bet the Huskies are frothing at the mouth with the thought of going against Coach K's soft zone (prevent)...I dont think the Horns have faced this kind of a passing attack in awhile..I actually think the Horns may be the under dog when the line comes out later today

Pressure.  We need pressure!!

[TFloss32]

 

[Hiwood]

33 minutes ago, Rotty22 said:

Looks like the Horns are -4.5 vs Wash.

so the # 18 team (UT) is the favorite against the # 12 team (Washington).....I have never bet against my Horns to lose but something stinks about that line

[Sirhornsalot]

13 minutes ago, Hiwood said:

so the # 18 team (UT) is the favorite against the # 12 team (Washington).....I have never bet against my Horns to lose but something stinks about that line

IMO, Washington isn't ranked well. I'd have them at 19 or 20.

More eye-opening was Texas being favored over KSU at KSU or favored over TCU.

 

[Hiwood]

34 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

IMO, Washington isn't ranked well. I'd have them at 19 or 20.

More eye-opening was Texas being favored over KSU at KSU or favored over TCU.

 

Huskies beat THREE ranked teams this year and are 10-2, those two losses are one possession games against a VERY good UCLA team and a fluke against ASU....they should be 11-1...not sure how you see them at #19-# 20....

[BWilk55]

2 hours ago, Rotty22 said:

Can they participate in bowl practice and then elect to sit out?  In any case, I'm good with them sitting out.  Does playing in the bowl game count against games played for anyone that is trying to redshirt?

I do believe that the bowl game counts towards redshirting or not.

That said, I don't think any Texas player is sitting at 4 games played right now. The freshmen are either past that number already or below it. 2 guys I believe were at 3 gAmes PLAyeD prIor to Our LASt GAme bUT did not plAY. (ToDdler hElpiNG With my TYPING

[NEOkHorn]

49 minutes ago, Hiwood said:

Huskies beat THREE ranked teams this year and are 10-2, those two losses are one possession games against a VERY good UCLA team and a fluke against ASU....they should be 11-1...not sure how you see them at #19-# 20....

Other than SC who the media loves, and Oregon, the media generally do not give much credit to the PAC. Other than adding Utah, not sure they ever will. Hopefully we don’t overlook the Huskies. 

[Billybass]

When does a player have to declare whether they are coming back or not ?

[Sirhornsalot]

2 hours ago, Hiwood said:

Huskies beat THREE ranked teams this year and are 10-2, those two losses are one possession games against a VERY good UCLA team and a fluke against ASU....they should be 11-1...not sure how you see them at #19-# 20....

Just by watching them play. I've seen two of their games so far this year.

[Sirhornsalot]

28 minutes ago, Billybass said:

When does a player have to declare whether they are coming back or not ?

There's nothing requiring them to announce they are staying. So only the ones who leave will announce unless it's Worthy or someone else who is a big deal.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

1 hour ago, BWilk55 said:

I do believe that the bowl game counts towards redshirting or not.

That said, I don't think any Texas player is sitting at 4 games played right now. The freshmen are either past that number already or below it. 2 guys I believe were at 3 gAmes PLAyeD prIor to Our LASt GAme bUT did not plAY. (ToDdler hElpiNG With my TYPING

[Sirhornsalot]

2 hours ago, Hiwood said:

Huskies beat THREE ranked teams this year and are 10-2, those two losses are one possession games against a VERY good UCLA team and a fluke against ASU....they should be 11-1...not sure how you see them at #19-# 20....

I wouldn't call UCLA a VERY good team. They're 9-3 (6-3 in conference), tied for third in that conference with four other teams ahead of them. And one of their losses, as you said, was to lowly ASU.

I don't see anyone saying we should be 11-1, though it's almost impossible that we're not. Should have beat Bama. Should have beat Tech. Should have beat TCU. But should have doesn't really mean anything.

[Hiwood]

11 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

I wouldn't call UCLA a VERY good team. They're 9-3 (6-3 in conference), tied for third in that conference with four other teams ahead of them. And one of their losses, as you said, was to lowly ASU.

I don't see anyone saying we should be 11-1, though it's almost impossible that we're not. Should have beat Bama. Should have beat Tech. Should have beat TCU. But should have doesn't really mean anything.

I watched EVERY UCLA game, their QB is an idiot, he cost them the USC game....I also think Chip Kelly will go after Card....UCLA beat Utah and the game really want that close

[Billybass]

28 minutes ago, Sirhornsalot said:

There's nothing requiring them to announce they are staying. So only the ones who leave will announce unless it's Worthy or someone else who is a big deal.

 

I was referring more to Whittington or Bijan, coming back or going pro 

[Sirhornsalot]

3 hours ago, Hiwood said:

Huskies beat THREE ranked teams this year and are 10-2, those two losses are one possession games against a VERY good UCLA team and a fluke against ASU....they should be 11-1...not sure how you see them at #19-# 20....

I'll give you this . . their QB is in his 5th year, and he's played in all five years. He's the reason they've clicked as they have on offense.

TCU is a senior-laden team, as was OSU last year and Baylor as well. Experience, especially at the key positions, matters.

 

[Hiwood]

1 hour ago, Sirhornsalot said:

I'll give you this . . their QB is in his 5th year, and he's played in all five years. He's the reason they've clicked as they have on offense.

TCU is a senior-laden team, as was OSU last year and Baylor as well. Experience, especially at the key positions, matters.

 

I watched Dorian Thompson Robinson in HS in LV he played behind Tate Martell, ..the buzz was that Chip Kelly tried to talk him into turning pro last year , but he stayed, very athletic but seems to turn the ball over way too much in critical situations, against USC he had two INT's and a fumble which either led to scores or killed drives, UCLA should have beat USC, the Trojan defense was doing it with smoke and mirrors all year long, Utah exploited them

[Sirhornsalot]

7 minutes ago, Hiwood said:

I watched Dorian Thompson Robinson in HS in LV he played behind Tate Martell, ..the buzz was that Chip Kelly tried to talk him into turning pro last year , but he stayed, very athletic but seems to turn the ball over way too much in critical situations, against USC he had two INT's and a fumble which either led to scores or killed drives, UCLA should have beat USC, the Trojan defense was doing it with smoke and mirrors all year long, Utah exploited them

He will always be the focal point of any offense he is running. Read into that what you will. lol