‘Horns Ace Stafford Out for the Season
The Longhorns open the season against Duke on February 17th at Disch Falk Field in Austin.
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The Longhorns open the season against Duke on February 17th at Disch Falk Field in Austin.
‘Horns Ace Stafford Out for the Season
The Longhorns open the season against Duke on February 17th at Disch Falk Field in Austin.
The 2013 Texas QB Targets
Jake Raulerson became the first junior commitment for Texas, and Mack Brown and company will more than likely receive more commitments this weekend during the visit.  All the guys visiting this weekend have potential, but one guy is drawing comparisons to a Longhorn legend. Tyrone Swoopes (Whitewright, Texas) is a 5-star quarterback recruit that is receiving praise for his athleticism, ability to gobble turf and on-field presence. He is the nephew of former Texas Tech and Houston Comets women’s basketball star Sheryl Swoopes, who is a four time WNBA Champion.  Scouts and recruiters alike think he resembles former Longhorn quarterback Vince Young, as he possesses a 6’5†225 lb. frame and an incredible ability to run the football.
Swoopes has received offers from schools like Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, Texas A&M, and the list goes on and on. The upside on this kid is downright sick, but there is an active and live debate amongst fans as to whether Texas is best suited with a dual-threat or drop-back passer at the quarterback position. Enter JT Barrett and Kenny Hill, the other 2013 quarterback recruits who will make the second Junior Day visit to Austin later this month.
JT Barrett (Wichita Falls, 6’1†210 lbs.) is a dual threat quarterback with excellent passing skills. He has offers from Nebraska and Texas Tech and has a strong interest in playing at many other Big XII schools. Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll quarterback (6’2â€, 205 lbs.) has great passing skills but can also beat you with his legs if he needs to. He has received offers from Baylor, A&M and Texas Tech but has also expressed interest in playing for Stanford.
So who’s the better prospect of the three? From a rankings perspective Swoopes is. Texas seems to be in hot pursuit and it is possible Swoopes commits this weekend. Even so, a commodity like Swoopes will be pursued relentlessly by other schools in hopes of a de-commitment.   Barrett is no slouch either. Same for Hill. Assuming Swoopes commits this weekend, which is possible, Texas will have David Ash, Case McCoy, Connor Brewer and Jalen Overstreet ahead of him. While this may seem like overkill, it really isn’t. The unknown when it comes to college quarterbacks is alive and well. Texas had two qb’s transfer to other schools last season, one of which was the starting quarterback in Garret Gilbert.
Recruiting is basically a one-sided science that boils down to trust.  If Swoopes commits to the Horns this weekend will Mack Brown go easy on Barrett and Hill? Probably. Should he? Probably not. We saw Gunner Kiel’s flop from Indiana to LSU to Notre Dame and how it left LSU in a pickle. Texas needs a future quarterback and Tyrone Swoopes, JT Barrett and Kenny Hill are all worthy candidates. Who will ultimately sign with Texas? We’ll find out a year from now.
The 2013 Texas QB Targets
Jake Raulerson became the first junior commitment for Texas, and Mack Brown and company will more than likely receive more commitments this weekend during the visit.  All the guys visiting this weekend have potential, but one guy is drawing comparisons to a Longhorn legend. Tyrone Swoopes (Whitewright, Texas) is a 5-star quarterback recruit that is receiving praise for his athleticism, ability to gobble turf and on-field presence. He is the nephew of former Texas Tech and Houston Comets women’s basketball star Sheryl Swoopes, who is a four time WNBA Champion.  Scouts and recruiters alike think he resembles former Longhorn quarterback Vince Young, as he possesses a 6’5†225 lb. frame and an incredible ability to run the football.
Swoopes has received offers from schools like Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Stanford, Texas A&M, and the list goes on and on. The upside on this kid is downright sick, but there is an active and live debate amongst fans as to whether Texas is best suited with a dual-threat or drop-back passer at the quarterback position. Enter JT Barrett and Kenny Hill, the other 2013 quarterback recruits who will make the second Junior Day visit to Austin later this month.
JT Barrett (Wichita Falls, 6’1†210 lbs.) is a dual threat quarterback with excellent passing skills. He has offers from Nebraska and Texas Tech and has a strong interest in playing at many other Big XII schools. Kenny Hill, Southlake Carroll quarterback (6’2â€, 205 lbs.) has great passing skills but can also beat you with his legs if he needs to. He has received offers from Baylor, A&M and Texas Tech but has also expressed interest in playing for Stanford.
So who’s the better prospect of the three? From a rankings perspective Swoopes is. Texas seems to be in hot pursuit and it is possible Swoopes commits this weekend. Even so, a commodity like Swoopes will be pursued relentlessly by other schools in hopes of a de-commitment.   Barrett is no slouch either. Same for Hill. Assuming Swoopes commits this weekend, which is possible, Texas will have David Ash, Case McCoy, Connor Brewer and Jalen Overstreet ahead of him. While this may seem like overkill, it really isn’t. The unknown when it comes to college quarterbacks is alive and well. Texas had two qb’s transfer to other schools last season, one of which was the starting quarterback in Garret Gilbert.
Recruiting is basically a one-sided science that boils down to trust.  If Swoopes commits to the Horns this weekend will Mack Brown go easy on Barrett and Hill? Probably. Should he? Probably not. We saw Gunner Kiel’s flop from Indiana to LSU to Notre Dame and how it left LSU in a pickle. Texas needs a future quarterback and Tyrone Swoopes, JT Barrett and Kenny Hill are all worthy candidates. Who will ultimately sign with Texas? We’ll find out a year from now.
Longhorn legend Ricky Williams announces NFL retirement
While at Texas, Ricky amassed an incredible 6,279 yards, including a senior year that was capped off with a 2,327 yard performance and a Heisman Trophy. Williams broke the all-time NCAA rushing record in 1998 which had previously been held by Tony Dorsett since 1976. Ron Dayne broke Williams’ record the following year. He was a consensus All-American in 1997 & 1998 and won the Doak Walker and Jim Brown Trophies in each of those years.  In 1998 he added the Walter Camp, Maxwell and AP College Player of the Year Awards to his already impressive college resume.
Ricky Williams is a special talent and a special Longhorn. He joined Earl Campbell as the only two Texas players to win the Heisman Trophy. Equally as important, Williams brought a bit of swagger back to a Texas program that lay somewhat dormant for many years. His performance in a Longhorn uniform undoubtedly helped the future recruiting efforts by Mack Brown, who replaced John Mackovic as head coach in 1998.
Everyone knows Ricky had his share of off-the-field challenges in the NFL and that’s part of his story. The more noteworthy piece is that Ricky Williams is happy with himself as a person and as an athlete. He retires from football as a world-class athlete and one of the greatest players to ever wear a burnt orange jersey. We look forward to great things from Ricky post-retirement. Thanks for the memories Mr. Williams and run Ricky, run.
Longhorn legend Ricky Williams announces NFL retirement
While at Texas, Ricky amassed an incredible 6,279 yards, including a senior year that was capped off with a 2,327 yard performance and a Heisman Trophy. Williams broke the all-time NCAA rushing record in 1998 which had previously been held by Tony Dorsett since 1976. Ron Dayne broke Williams’ record the following year. He was a consensus All-American in 1997 & 1998 and won the Doak Walker and Jim Brown Trophies in each of those years.  In 1998 he added the Walter Camp, Maxwell and AP College Player of the Year Awards to his already impressive college resume.
Ricky Williams is a special talent and a special Longhorn. He joined Earl Campbell as the only two Texas players to win the Heisman Trophy. Equally as important, Williams brought a bit of swagger back to a Texas program that lay somewhat dormant for many years. His performance in a Longhorn uniform undoubtedly helped the future recruiting efforts by Mack Brown, who replaced John Mackovic as head coach in 1998.
Everyone knows Ricky had his share of off-the-field challenges in the NFL and that’s part of his story. The more noteworthy piece is that Ricky Williams is happy with himself as a person and as an athlete. He retires from football as a world-class athlete and one of the greatest players to ever wear a burnt orange jersey. We look forward to great things from Ricky post-retirement. Thanks for the memories Mr. Williams and run Ricky, run.
Longhorns win Lone Star Showdown with 70-68 win over Aggies
Down by 1 with 1:03 to play, the Texas Longhorns did something they had failed to do all season long. They set up and executed a play to get a game winning basket. In losses to NC State,  Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State and Baylor Texas had the ball with a chance to win or tie at the end of regulation, but could not get into a set. And each game ended with a loss. Last night's win showed how much the Longhorns have grown. I'm not talking about just the Freshmen, I'm talking about all of them. 2 of Texas' veteran players made big plays at the end of the game. Big plays they were not making a month ago. J'Covan Brown caught the ball wide open behind the 3 point line at the top of the key, and instead of launching a 3 with defenders running at him, he put the ball on the floor and got to the basket. A move that proved to be beneficial for the Longhorns. The ensuing possession saw Lexi Wangmene play the best defense he has played all season. Texas A&M got the ball inside to their All Conference PF David Lobeau, and Wangmene stopped him. He moved his feet, stayed solid and forced Lobeau to turn the ball over - something he has been struggling with all season long. Sitting at 5-6 right now, the Longhorns control their own destiny. If they win the games they're supposed to win and steal 1 from either Kansas or Baylor, they're as good as in. To do so, they will need to continue their sweet shooting from last night and play the kind of defense they have played all season long. The kind of defense that kept them in games when they were shooting 30% from the field and 60% from the free throw line.
What Lies Ahead for Texas:
A rematch with Kansas State. A win against the Wildcats will put the Longhorns at 6-6 in conference, and depending on how things go between KSU and Tech tonight, it will either put Texas in a tie for 5th or in 5th place by themselves.
Keys to Success for Texas:
- Make shots: The Longhorns shot 55% from behind the arc, 48% from the field and  converted on 74% of their free throw attempts against the Aggies. That sweet shooting resulted in a win. They will need to continue to make shots in order to give themselves a shot to beat KSU on Saturday.
- Use Jonathan Holmes better: Jonathan Holmes is a weapon Texas isn't using properly. Holmes shows flashes whenever he touches the ball, but the problem for Holmes is that he cannot stay on the floor. He is always in foul trouble because he has to guard bigger 4. For Holmes to stay in the floor, he must get involved in the offense. His quickness and ability to put the ball on the floor will force 4s to foul him. His jumpshot will also keep the lane open for Chapman to operate when he's in the game.
- Keep believing: They are on the outside looking in on everybody's list right now, but they have the chance to play their win in the tournament. They just need to stick together, keep playing hard and they'll be ok.
Game Notes:
- J'Covan Brown scored 20 points on 6-9 shooting, including an impressive 4-4 from behind the arc
- Sheldon McClellan finished with 15 points, scoring in double figures for the second straight game
- Jaylen Bond led the Longhorns with 8 rebounds off the bench
- Alexis Wangmene scored 10 points, providing some much needed inside scoring for Texas
- Myck Kabongo ran the show well, finishing with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
Longhorns win Lone Star Showdown with 70-68 win over Aggies
Down by 1 with 1:03 to play, the Texas Longhorns did something they had failed to do all season long. They set up and executed a play to get a game winning basket. In losses to NC State,  Missouri, Kansas, Kansas State and Baylor Texas had the ball with a chance to win or tie at the end of regulation, but could not get into a set. And each game ended with a loss. Last night's win showed how much the Longhorns have grown. I'm not talking about just the Freshmen, I'm talking about all of them. 2 of Texas' veteran players made big plays at the end of the game. Big plays they were not making a month ago. J'Covan Brown caught the ball wide open behind the 3 point line at the top of the key, and instead of launching a 3 with defenders running at him, he put the ball on the floor and got to the basket. A move that proved to be beneficial for the Longhorns. The ensuing possession saw Lexi Wangmene play the best defense he has played all season. Texas A&M got the ball inside to their All Conference PF David Lobeau, and Wangmene stopped him. He moved his feet, stayed solid and forced Lobeau to turn the ball over - something he has been struggling with all season long. Sitting at 5-6 right now, the Longhorns control their own destiny. If they win the games they're supposed to win and steal 1 from either Kansas or Baylor, they're as good as in. To do so, they will need to continue their sweet shooting from last night and play the kind of defense they have played all season long. The kind of defense that kept them in games when they were shooting 30% from the field and 60% from the free throw line.
What Lies Ahead for Texas:
A rematch with Kansas State. A win against the Wildcats will put the Longhorns at 6-6 in conference, and depending on how things go between KSU and Tech tonight, it will either put Texas in a tie for 5th or in 5th place by themselves.
Keys to Success for Texas:
- Make shots: The Longhorns shot 55% from behind the arc, 48% from the field and  converted on 74% of their free throw attempts against the Aggies. That sweet shooting resulted in a win. They will need to continue to make shots in order to give themselves a shot to beat KSU on Saturday.
- Use Jonathan Holmes better: Jonathan Holmes is a weapon Texas isn't using properly. Holmes shows flashes whenever he touches the ball, but the problem for Holmes is that he cannot stay on the floor. He is always in foul trouble because he has to guard bigger 4. For Holmes to stay in the floor, he must get involved in the offense. His quickness and ability to put the ball on the floor will force 4s to foul him. His jumpshot will also keep the lane open for Chapman to operate when he's in the game.
- Keep believing: They are on the outside looking in on everybody's list right now, but they have the chance to play their win in the tournament. They just need to stick together, keep playing hard and they'll be ok.
Game Notes:
- J'Covan Brown scored 20 points on 6-9 shooting, including an impressive 4-4 from behind the arc
- Sheldon McClellan finished with 15 points, scoring in double figures for the second straight game
- Jaylen Bond led the Longhorns with 8 rebounds off the bench
- Alexis Wangmene scored 10 points, providing some much needed inside scoring for Texas
- Myck Kabongo ran the show well, finishing with 6 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists
Signature Win Eludes Texas Basketball Team
Sounds grim, right? Well it is and it isn’t. If Rick Barnes can make sure his guys win the games they are supposed to win (A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech) and notch a win against a top-ten ranked Baylor or Kansas team then they will most likely land an at-large berth in the tourney. With the exception of winning the Big XII Tournament, any other scenario is unlikely to slide the Horns into the March Madness mix.
The win over Temple on December 17th currently stands at the top of the Texas resume as the lone semi-signature win. Temple is 17-5 and did manage to beat the 3rd ranked Duke Blue Devils back on January 4th. The sense of urgency in Austin is at an all-time high because Coach Barnes has never missed the NCAA Tournament in his 13 years as head coach of the Longhorns. In fact Barnes has an active streak of 16 years of making a tourney appearance, dating back to his days as head coach at Clemson. The streak is certainly in jeopardy this season unless the Horns can right the ship with a win or wins vs. Baylor and/or Kansas.
After beating Texas Tech by 17 last Saturday at home, Texas plays Texas A&M tonight at Reed Arena in College Station in the final regular season game against the Aggies.
Signature Win Eludes Texas Basketball Team
Sounds grim, right? Well it is and it isn’t. If Rick Barnes can make sure his guys win the games they are supposed to win (A&M, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech) and notch a win against a top-ten ranked Baylor or Kansas team then they will most likely land an at-large berth in the tourney. With the exception of winning the Big XII Tournament, any other scenario is unlikely to slide the Horns into the March Madness mix.
The win over Temple on December 17th currently stands at the top of the Texas resume as the lone semi-signature win. Temple is 17-5 and did manage to beat the 3rd ranked Duke Blue Devils back on January 4th. The sense of urgency in Austin is at an all-time high because Coach Barnes has never missed the NCAA Tournament in his 13 years as head coach of the Longhorns. In fact Barnes has an active streak of 16 years of making a tourney appearance, dating back to his days as head coach at Clemson. The streak is certainly in jeopardy this season unless the Horns can right the ship with a win or wins vs. Baylor and/or Kansas.
After beating Texas Tech by 17 last Saturday at home, Texas plays Texas A&M tonight at Reed Arena in College Station in the final regular season game against the Aggies.
Celina's Jake Raulerson becomes first 2013 commit
Watch Jake call Mack Brown and staff and give the great news:
Celina's Jake Raulerson becomes first 2013 commit
Watch Jake call Mack Brown and staff and give the great news:
Texas Longhorns 2012 Recruiting Class
Along the way the Horns created some firsts. Mack had never gotten a home grown recruit away from LSU but with the signing of the OLB Toshiro Davis, that came to an end. The also signed two JUCO players in O-Lineman Donald Hawkins and DT Brandon Moore. In Mack Brown's previous fourteen years he has only signed one so this was a welcome reversal.
There were three jewels in the class of twenty eight. Johnathan Gray, RB,Aledo, will be mentioned most when referring to the class of 2012. Gray is a threat to score on every play and scored more TD's, with 206, than any player in high school history. His smooth running style and acceleration will allow him to fit seamlessly into the growing stable of UT running backs.
They also may have gotten the best player in the entire class with the signing of Malcolm Brown, DT, Brenham. He already weighs 290 pounds and was really hard to block with his quickness and an ever running motor.
Add to these two five star recruits Caleb Jones, WR, Austin. He may have been forgotten but Texas needed another outside receiver and although not a 4.4 guy, Caleb has great hands, offers precise route running and jumping ability.
Under the heading of "raw talent" is Caleb Bluiett, DE, Beaumont West Brook. When he gets to Fourty Acres and settles into one position, he had five in high school, he should take off. This kid will go down as my favorite recruit in the class.
Every year one kid gets away and this year it was Dorial Green-Becham. The talented WR had the Longhorns in his final few selections but in the end it seems he bowed to family pressure and stayed close to his Missouri home, opting to go to SEC recruit Mizzou. It would have been a great coup to get the kid but he did go away to he SEC and he also didn't choose OU.
UT had their best positional haul in the offensive line. They got the four players they wanted. Kennedy Estelle, Camrhon Hughes, Donald Hawkins and Curtis Riser. Two of the best in the country in Hawkins and Riser and all four are top ten type players. Easily the most impressive group in the country.
Texas landed their top quarterback target in Connor Brewer who went to high school in Arizona and my second favorite recruit in Jalen Overstreet. Brewer was recruited by some of the top schools in the country and Overstreet becomes the most athletic QB on the roster. His versatility and real running ability may prove invaluable to this team. He is my pick for the Wild Horn.
The goal in Austin is always the same, win a National Championship but first the bleeding of the past couple of years had to be stopped. This class may go down as the one that did both. Remember they are all projects and now they are all Texas Longhorns. God Bless Texas and Hook Em Horns?
Texas Longhorns 2012 Recruiting Class
Along the way the Horns created some firsts. Mack had never gotten a home grown recruit away from LSU but with the signing of the OLB Toshiro Davis, that came to an end. The also signed two JUCO players in O-Lineman Donald Hawkins and DT Brandon Moore. In Mack Brown's previous fourteen years he has only signed one so this was a welcome reversal.
There were three jewels in the class of twenty eight. Johnathan Gray, RB,Aledo, will be mentioned most when referring to the class of 2012. Gray is a threat to score on every play and scored more TD's, with 206, than any player in high school history. His smooth running style and acceleration will allow him to fit seamlessly into the growing stable of UT running backs.
They also may have gotten the best player in the entire class with the signing of Malcolm Brown, DT, Brenham. He already weighs 290 pounds and was really hard to block with his quickness and an ever running motor.
Add to these two five star recruits Caleb Jones, WR, Austin. He may have been forgotten but Texas needed another outside receiver and although not a 4.4 guy, Caleb has great hands, offers precise route running and jumping ability.
Under the heading of "raw talent" is Caleb Bluiett, DE, Beaumont West Brook. When he gets to Fourty Acres and settles into one position, he had five in high school, he should take off. This kid will go down as my favorite recruit in the class.
Every year one kid gets away and this year it was Dorial Green-Becham. The talented WR had the Longhorns in his final few selections but in the end it seems he bowed to family pressure and stayed close to his Missouri home, opting to go to SEC recruit Mizzou. It would have been a great coup to get the kid but he did go away to he SEC and he also didn't choose OU.
UT had their best positional haul in the offensive line. They got the four players they wanted. Kennedy Estelle, Camrhon Hughes, Donald Hawkins and Curtis Riser. Two of the best in the country in Hawkins and Riser and all four are top ten type players. Easily the most impressive group in the country.
Texas landed their top quarterback target in Connor Brewer who went to high school in Arizona and my second favorite recruit in Jalen Overstreet. Brewer was recruited by some of the top schools in the country and Overstreet becomes the most athletic QB on the roster. His versatility and real running ability may prove invaluable to this team. He is my pick for the Wild Horn.
The goal in Austin is always the same, win a National Championship but first the bleeding of the past couple of years had to be stopped. This class may go down as the one that did both. Remember they are all projects and now they are all Texas Longhorns. God Bless Texas and Hook Em Horns?
Texas drops heartbreaker to Missouri 67-66
Ever since the game ended, Longhorn fans have been looking for places to assign blame. Â Some blame Kabongo for taking the last shot, some say it was Rick Barnes' fault for not calling a timeout, a few have said official Gerry Pollard should not have been allowed to officiate the game being a former Missouri police officer. Â The fact of the matter is that the players lost this game. Â All of them collectively. Â They shot 2-12(17%) from 3 point range and only made 67% of their free throws. Â In my post leading up to the game I said that Texas would need to make shots to win the game. Â They did not. Â You aren't going to beat many teams shooting 17% from 3 and 67% from the free throw line, let alone the #4 team in the country.
Rick Barnes:
Blame was being assigned every where by Barnes after the loss last night. Â He was right to be upset that no foul was called, but griping about it in the post game press conference didn't change a thing. Â He also said J'Covan Brown was supposed to cut down the lane, and it appeared that the lane was open for Brown to cut. Â But that was not the play that was called. Â The bottom line is that Texas had another timeout, Barnes should've called the timeout to get the exact play he wanted. Â It wasn't like it was just a shot to beat the shot clock, it was a shot to win the game. Â A shot that could've given his team the resume strengthening win it so badly needs. Â The win it still searching for with less than a month left in the season.
What Lies Ahead for Texas:
A date with last place Texas Tech on Saturday in Austin. Â The Longhorns badly need this win. Â A loss here, and Texas fans should start worrying about whether or not their team will even make the NIT
Keys to Success for Texas:
- Make shots: This point in the season would be as good as any for Texas to start shooting the ball well again.
- Stay confident, stick together: Fans should panic, but the players shouldn't. Â They control their destiny. Â They have shown they can play with anybody in the Big 12. Â They need to stay together, stay focused and keep playing hard. Â The wins will come.
- Don't overlook Tech: They're in last place, but Texas is in 2nd to last place right now. Â The Longhorns should come out looking to put Tech away early.
- Regain confidence: This is a great game for Texas to regain some of its confidence and swagger. Â No doubt losing close games is taking a toll on them. Â They need to win this game and win big for them to start believing they can win again.
Game Recap:
J'Covan Brown led Texas with 20 points
Julien Lewis added 12 points
Texas drops heartbreaker to Missouri 67-66
Ever since the game ended, Longhorn fans have been looking for places to assign blame. Â Some blame Kabongo for taking the last shot, some say it was Rick Barnes' fault for not calling a timeout, a few have said official Gerry Pollard should not have been allowed to officiate the game being a former Missouri police officer. Â The fact of the matter is that the players lost this game. Â All of them collectively. Â They shot 2-12(17%) from 3 point range and only made 67% of their free throws. Â In my post leading up to the game I said that Texas would need to make shots to win the game. Â They did not. Â You aren't going to beat many teams shooting 17% from 3 and 67% from the free throw line, let alone the #4 team in the country.
Rick Barnes:
Blame was being assigned every where by Barnes after the loss last night. Â He was right to be upset that no foul was called, but griping about it in the post game press conference didn't change a thing. Â He also said J'Covan Brown was supposed to cut down the lane, and it appeared that the lane was open for Brown to cut. Â But that was not the play that was called. Â The bottom line is that Texas had another timeout, Barnes should've called the timeout to get the exact play he wanted. Â It wasn't like it was just a shot to beat the shot clock, it was a shot to win the game. Â A shot that could've given his team the resume strengthening win it so badly needs. Â The win it still searching for with less than a month left in the season.
What Lies Ahead for Texas:
A date with last place Texas Tech on Saturday in Austin. Â The Longhorns badly need this win. Â A loss here, and Texas fans should start worrying about whether or not their team will even make the NIT
Keys to Success for Texas:
- Make shots: This point in the season would be as good as any for Texas to start shooting the ball well again.
- Stay confident, stick together: Fans should panic, but the players shouldn't. Â They control their destiny. Â They have shown they can play with anybody in the Big 12. Â They need to stay together, stay focused and keep playing hard. Â The wins will come.
- Don't overlook Tech: They're in last place, but Texas is in 2nd to last place right now. Â The Longhorns should come out looking to put Tech away early.
- Regain confidence: This is a great game for Texas to regain some of its confidence and swagger. Â No doubt losing close games is taking a toll on them. Â They need to win this game and win big for them to start believing they can win again.
Game Recap:
J'Covan Brown led Texas with 20 points
Julien Lewis added 12 points
Just Not The Runnin' Horns' Year?
I can sure argue two of the three players leaving early made big mistakes. Jordan Hamilton, drafted late in the first round by the Mavericks and shipped to Denver is very little. He is averaging 2 points a game on 25% shooting. He is a sure candidate for the D League and will probably be out of the league in a few years.
Corey Joseph was drafted late by San Antonio and is doing nothing. He has been shipped to the Spurs D League after averaging 1.7 points in 7 minutes on 37% shoooting. His future is about as dire as Hamilton's.
Both these players should be on the current team but got bad advice and even though they were drafted in the first round, they have done nothing to show they have an NBA game.
This current Longhorn team is getting better. Earlier in the year they were routinely losing to ranked team by double digits. Their last three games against Baylor(#6), Mizzou(#9) and Kansas(#7) were by a total of 9 points. The problem is getting better is not enough.
With two ranked teams on their schedule and knowing the NCAA selection looks at late wins a lot more than early losses, there is still time. They play #6 Baylor at home on Feb 20th and end the season at Kansas in March. We need to win those two games and play well in the Big XII tournament to have a chance? Texas may have to win out?
The NIT should not be an option! Hook Em!
Just Not The Runnin' Horns' Year?
I can sure argue two of the three players leaving early made big mistakes. Jordan Hamilton, drafted late in the first round by the Mavericks and shipped to Denver is very little. He is averaging 2 points a game on 25% shooting. He is a sure candidate for the D League and will probably be out of the league in a few years.
Corey Joseph was drafted late by San Antonio and is doing nothing. He has been shipped to the Spurs D League after averaging 1.7 points in 7 minutes on 37% shoooting. His future is about as dire as Hamilton's.
Both these players should be on the current team but got bad advice and even though they were drafted in the first round, they have done nothing to show they have an NBA game.
This current Longhorn team is getting better. Earlier in the year they were routinely losing to ranked team by double digits. Their last three games against Baylor(#6), Mizzou(#9) and Kansas(#7) were by a total of 9 points. The problem is getting better is not enough.
With two ranked teams on their schedule and knowing the NCAA selection looks at late wins a lot more than early losses, there is still time. They play #6 Baylor at home on Feb 20th and end the season at Kansas in March. We need to win those two games and play well in the Big XII tournament to have a chance? Texas may have to win out?
The NIT should not be an option! Hook Em!
