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Bobby Burton said the injury isn't serious and he will play on Saturday.

247 saying the Vahe injury isn't serious.

I can't speak for others, but if I was a 18 year old kid I would be taking free visits every weekend. Even if I was committed to another school. That's just how recruiting works now. Kids are going to visit other places. This is also why Strong's recruiting strategy is perfect. Strong doesn't try to fight the system, he lets kids visit. He knows the real recruiting doesn't start until December and January to begin with. Briles/Patterson's strategy of telling recruits and commits to not visit Texas has not only been ineffective but has helped Texas land recruits these past 2 to 3 cycles.

He will pull an offer if you aren't upfront with the staff like Thompson. If you tell the staff you are going to take visits, I don't think the staff cares one bit.

Strong encourages visits. Inside Texas said that Thompson discussed his visits with the Texas staff. Strong probably told him to go ahead and enjoy the process. Players taking visits to other schools will happen under Strong. He's not like Briles/Patterson in regards to trying to prevent players from visiting other schools. Matter of fact, Strong encourages players to take visits to make sure they want to play at Texas.

Cal had the 2nd least efficient kickoff game in the country last year. They gave up 7 to SDSU on a kickoff return on Saturday. We should be able to have success on kickoff and punt returns. Cal really struggles on kickoff and punt coverage.

Cal will put up some points and yards. They still have weapons on offense. The key is getting pressure and forcing a few turnovers. Cal's offense isn't what it was last year, but they are still one of the better offenses in the country. With two up tempo teams there's also going to be a ton of possessions/plays. Granted, I'm not sure Cal can stop anyone on defense.

Ryan did you see any of those two fox end sets against ND?

Speaking of defense, 7/10 top tacklers on the season are underclassmen.

Gotta bring pressure on Webb. He will throw a couple interceptions if you hit him a few times.

We held UTEP to 7 points and had good field position all game because of the defense. The only TD happened too because Tim Cole (a backup) was in the game and missed a gap. UTEP also has an above average offensive line and probably a NFL RB in Jones. It's going to be tough for this defense to please folks if you weren't impressed with the defense last night.

Foreman, Hill, Haines, Williams, Perkins, and Bluiett didn't play. 6 starters. Plus Shack went out early. So more like 7. Good game to get healthy.

UTEP did a decent job of stopping the run against New Mexico State, but New Mexico State didn't have their best player due to injury. Larry Rose ran for 1651 yards in 2015 and 1102 yards in 2014. New Mexico State ran for 139 yards against UTEP but it probably would have been a good bit more with Larry Rose. New Mexico State's leading rusher at RB against UTEP was a FR without Rose.

— Twitter API (@twitterapi) November 7, 2011 Raulerson's first game at Arkansas against LA Tech.

Based on what I've read, Perkins has a knee sprain but has been practicing. Vahe has an ankle injury but has been practicing. Williams has been going through concussion protocol and I'm not sure if he has been practicing. Nickelson is out for a few weeks I believe, but Hodges won the RT job before Nickelson was even injured. Outside of UTEP's nose guards they have little to no experience on the defensive line. From what I've read Vahe, Perkins and Williams could all probably play this weekend. I bet the staff will be extra cautious and only give them a few reps if any at all. Our 2nd string OL shouldn't have a problem with UTEP's DL. This is a game you should try to get guys healthy. If I was guessing, Vahe plays and Perk/Williams take the day off.