A bitter pill to swallow, Texas should have thrown their hat in with McNamara. His other finalist was the lowly Colorado Buffaloes.
Really fellas no thoughts on the game? It must still be early.
Here's what I saw:
* Texas has some bad mamba jambas on defense. Joey Harrington said before the game that they were in the conversation as Alabama and LSU's defenses. While I disagree, I think Texas can get there next year. With all the youth on defense they had some inconsistent games this year, namely Baylor and OU.
* Replacing Acho and Robinson is going to be tough. Steve Edmond is extremely talented and played well this year, but I would have liked to see him play more this season. He will be counted on as the starting MLB next year. I feel pretty good about Cobbs replacing Acho. Different kind of players, but I think Cobbs has the heart and athleticism is be very successful. There is also some good talent behind him at OLB. Just a gut feeling, but I think Tevin Jackson spells Edmond at MLB next season.
* Jordan Hicks was finally healthy last night and it showed. He should lead the LB corps next year. His final 2 seasons at Texas should spectacular if he stays out of the trainers' room. Cobbs and Hicks coming off the edge is frightening.
* Texas has 2 All American DEs next season. Okafor already got his, and Jackson should be a preseason All American. If Mario Edwards is wondering what his development might at Texas might look like, look no further than Oak and Jackson. If Texas can get anything out of Ced Reed and Reggie Wilson next year, watch out. I think there's a window for Edwards to get into the DE rotation right away.
* The secondary was again awesome. Imagine a junior Byndom, sop re Diggs, junior Phillips and senior Vaccaro starting next year with M. Thompson, Josh Turner, Evans and Scott rotating in. Salty. I think Echols plays next year. He won't make mistakes and is technically sound. Duke Thomas is said to balling at corner on the all star game circuit. Replacing Gideon with Phillips makes this secondary instantly better, getting Vaccaro back makes it sick.
* The DT rotation should be filthy. Even the forgotten man, Calvin Howell had a big game against. I think Moore starts because of his size, but Texas could go 8 deep at DT next year. I expect Malcom Brown to be a regular by the end of the season. Whaley is a killer. So disruptive, always makes something happen on 3rd down. Mack got a playmaker, just not where he expected.
* I have some concerns about the OL. They couldn't create a new LOS. There were some nice runs at the end of the game, but the push wasn't there. It starts with Dom Espinosa. Searels has some decisions to make with the addition of Donald Hawkins. With Hopkins moving back inside, as we all assume he will, I think he should get an audition at center. Mack and Stacy have both said publicly that Hopkins can play all 5 positions. Espinosa just isn't getting it done. Hopkins could play center and Flower, who had a great 13 practices before the bowl, could excel at LG. Cochran at LT, Hawkins at RT, Hopkins at C, Walters at RG, and Flowers at LG is my best 5 going into the spring.
* I think Darius James is a 4 year starter at Texas. A center with elite athleticism and NFL upside. When was the last time Texas had that? Quietly the most important recruit in the 2013 class. Texas can build around him.
*I would liked to seen more Bergeron, but I think it was a flow of the game kind of decision. Malcolm had some runs when he got a crease. Both should buckle it up next year because Johnathan Gray is coming for their carries. Best RB rotation Texas has had in a long time.
* I was encouraged with what I saw out of Ash. The long TD pass to Goodwin is something Texas can point to with DGB. Texas isn't Arkansas, but their QB is getting better. Ash sleeps, eats, and breathes football and Jesus. Give him the starter's reps in the spring, summer and fall camp and I think he'll progress and improve. The jump passes / passes off his back foot are maddening, but he didn't throw 1 pass in 23 attempts that could have been easily picked off. Harsin really needs to work with him on getting his feet and shoulders behind throws. The long pass to Goodwin shows what kind of arm he has.
* I know Goodwin has Olympic aspirations, but I wish he'd give football a chance year round. Wow he had some flashes last night. The long run that set up the TD, and the long TD catch. The guy has another gear. Two excellent games in a row. I think he's Texas home run threat right now.
* I thought about Kendall Sanders immediately after the Goodwin run. He should be lethal on jet sweeps and reverses. He doesn't have the speed that Goodwin has, but he has a lot more shake.
* Jaxon Shipley has the most amazing stat line I have ever seen. 4 completions. 4 attempts. 3 TDs and a game clincher. Incredible. Should only get better next year. I'd remind everyone that this will be his first full off season with Bennie.
* DJ Grant was moving really well last night. He should only get healthier this off season. I still don't like his blocking a en, but he can stretch the field.
*A good send off for Irby. He probably score if it's a better throw. 3 TDs and setting up a TD in his final 4 games is pretty darn good. Have a great life after football Blaine.
I think the defensive coaches should take the game film, unedited, and send it to their defensive targets. Edwards has to like what he saw. Texas has 2 upperclassmen All Americans at DE. What does FSU have at the position?
The 2013 recruits have to like what they saw from Manny Diaz's defense. Once Manny gets his roots down and forms relationships with Texas high school coaches, I think he'll become the defensive pied piper.
I think Texas needed a good game from Ash to sell to DGB. With Dorial, it's about more than the football side of things, but if he thinks Ash is competent that could go a long way. Texas has the advantage over Arkansas in everything except for distance and QB play. Maybe they closed the gap a little on the latter.
Bowl wins are obviously about momentum going into the next season. Texas got that, plus a defensive highlight reel to show to recruits.
I think this team can win the Big 12 next year. I have a feeling OU will be down, regardless of what Landry Jones does. RGIII needs to go pro, and the conference is wide open.
A bitter pill to swallow, Texas should have thrown their hat in with McNamara. His other finalist was the lowly Colorado Buffaloes.
I don't think Espinosa is that ty, I think Tipoti is a beast. Dom got abused like a little , but he hasnt played that bad all year.
Like I said earlier about Ash, people kind of gave him a bad rap because of what happened before him with Gilbert, but they are different players. Ash is a relentless worker that will do whatever it takes to get better, the thing that impresses me most about him is that hes a tough SOB, took some big shots all year and never flinched. Gilbert was en led and just never showed the rest of the guys he could lead. With another offseason with Harsin to polish his skills, and learn the offense he is going to be way better.
This wasn't the only game where Dom had some trouble. He was hurt earlier this season, but he seemed to regress later in the season.
Well Burton believes Case will transfer. Let the speculation begin.
Dontre Wilson told 247 Sports that will visit Oregon during his Spring Break. About what I expected.
Good he sucks, his mechanics and footwork are horrible. I wouldnt care if he stayed and decided to be a backup. But I dont want him starting ever again.
regarding recruiting, mario edwards must love to think about how he would be used in that defense. i love our chances. now as for DGB, i feel completely the opposite. the Oline looked awful and was dominated by a moderate Cal defense. yes the Oline is young, but regardless it was a dissapointing performance because they were pushed around - and let's face it, this is Cal. Ash also didn't look great either - as a top WR recruit i would be concerned if he could help me get stats to highlight my talents long-term. i sure hope brewer is ready to push him for playing time at the least next season.
one thing i will say about QB play, if ash plays all games like this next year (marginal play, but doesn't turn ball over), that would be enough to win a lot of games. three and outs and constant punting is fine with how good our defense is as long as we make them drive the field. we just need a bus driver that doesn't turn ball over and we will be 10-win team.
The Kevin Vaccaro signing has already paid off!!
I'll wait patiently to see if he changes his tune after he visits Austin for Junior Days in February. Hard for me to imagine losing a DeSoto kid to a school so far away when all of his buddies are in Austin.
Right TFloss... And ill wait patiently for these NCAA sanctions to be handed out to see how appealing Oregon will look then.
So are we rooting for Notre Dame today?
I know i am...
I hate the Fighting Irish, but I will be pulling for them today and today only. I hope they scorch the Seminole defense.
FSU will start 4 freshman OLs tonight. Geez, and I thought our OL was young.
Violations coming for Oklahama State?
http://msn.foxsports.com/collegefoot...ootball-122911
Pretty underwhelming game from both teams.
Agreed. I don't think it'll have any effect on Mario's decision.
TE Dominique Jones has fallen victim to the attrition bug. He will not be returning for 2012. UT now sits at 83 scholarship players if you include the 2012 commitments.
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Vincent Hobbs offer incoming?
Fan base: But, but, but how will Texas find enough spots?
I think Texas should put Dom Jones' spot in their pocket. Hobbs doesn't do anything for me. Another 6'3'' high school WR project. I can think of at least 3 in state junior TEs better than Hobbs (RSJ, Morgan and Gaines).
Maybe they will move bluiett to tight end.
Meanwhile ASJ is ballin right now
Per Hook 'Em 24/7, 2013 OL/DL Jake Raulerson has confirmed he has been invited to UT's first Junior Day and will be in Austin on February 12th. To my knowledge, he is the first one to publicly confirm he will be in attendance. This news was expected but nice to see that it's now official and he will most likely be one of the first prospects offered by the staff (if not the first overall).
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