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Yeah he was a DE/RB before last year and there had been speculation where he would play. I guess cause we're deep at RB that they moved him to DE. Well it says he is playing both positions, interesting.
Looks like Ramonce won't be in spring practice. Didn't know that Henry Melton was a defensive end now either. Here is a link
Yeah he was a DE/RB before last year and there had been speculation where he would play. I guess cause we're deep at RB that they moved him to DE. Well it says he is playing both positions, interesting.
I was never impressed with Melton, especially with weapons like Charles and Taylor to plug in back there. Both of those guys are game changers, whereas Melton is an out-of-shape Jerome Bettis who thinks he's Barry Sanders.
Melton could be bad ass but he ran straight up and didn't lower his body. He could just run over everyone if he did that. He still did run over people but sometimes he'd get stuck cause he was straight up.
Melton is practicing as a DE but I doubt he'll see real playingtime as a DE
He's too valuable as a 2 yard and a cloud of dust kinda guy
I hope Ramonce isn't going to be another PJ Tucker! With VY gone, Texas needs him and Charles to carrry this offense next year.
Well, listening to Ketch on 1300 the other morning, it doesn't look good for RT. Evidently he's in worse academic shape than PJ was a year ago, and at that time most people in the program thought PJ wouldn't ever make it back to UT. Ketch seems to think we will not see RT in a Longhorn uniform again, damn shame for a kid with so much potential. Also heard the coaching staff had been doing everything they could to help him out, just wasn't willing to display the level of maturity needed to succeed with academics. As for Melton, he'll be playing RB come fall.
That is pretty pathetic if you can't do your studies. He must not be that much into football if he can't make time to study so he can pass and play.
All you need to do in college to pass is show up to every class and show up to every test
what a ing dip if he never gets back in uniform....i swear to god the UT program needs to stop recruiting these faces who have no concept of dedication and team
^ Agree, I mean the coaching staff can only do so much, ya know? They can go into classes and take tests for the kid. What really sucks is that I was hoping to see RT really have a breakout season this year, two years in the system at UT-this season would have really been his time to shine. He could still POSSIBLY make it back, but it doesn't look good. Also, some other Spring practice notes so far for anyone that's interested:
1. Reports from the coaching staff indicate that Muckleroy is looking very good at the LB spot, could be slowly earning himself a starting spot along with Killebrew and Kelson. Also, Sergio Kindle is flashing big time abilities so far in practices and could easily earn some PT this upcoming season.
2. J. Finley has made some spectacular plays so far in practices. Coaches like his ability to spread the field, particularly downfield. He's put on some muscle but still has tons of athletic ability and good hands. Looks like it will be him and Tweedie getting alot of PT at the TE spot.
3. Charlie Tanner is making a case for starting at the RG spot this season, evidently coaches have been really impressed with his footwork, speed and knowledge of the position, could be beating out Thornton for the starting RG spot playing next to Blalock.
4. Both QB's have played well for it being so early in Spring ball. Have heard McCoy described as an athletic Major Applewhite type player with more speed when he takes off running, able to anticipate coverages and routes very well. J. Snead has also looked good, Greg Davis has said he has the strongest arm of any QB he's coaches since he's been at UT. Not quite as fast as McCoy, but the kid can THROW the ball and makes good reads/progressions.
5. Mack has said Selvin Young is back in the best shape he's been in since he first got to UT. Evidently has been hitting the weight room and getting back into better shape. Him and J. Charles should form a great 1-2 punch at RB this year.
So, just some various observations I thought I would paraphrase for other UT fans out there. Just think, season opener is only 7 months away!!!
Ramonce is our x-factor though...punt return, kick return extraordinaire, solid receiver, explosive tailback...
ARGHGHGH that's so ing weak. Good thing Jamaal Charles is gonna break these hoes off somethin next year. And to think. I contemplated buying a Ramonce jersey.
thanks ballcox for the only post worth a gram of smegma
I predicted Finley will start, he should be starting. Tweedie isn't that great, well blocking he might be but catching ability, Finley has him easily.^ Agree, I mean the coaching staff can only do so much, ya know? They can go into classes and take tests for the kid. What really sucks is that I was hoping to see RT really have a breakout season this year, two years in the system at UT-this season would have really been his time to shine. He could still POSSIBLY make it back, but it doesn't look good. Also, some other Spring practice notes so far for anyone that's interested:
1. Reports from the coaching staff indicate that Muckleroy is looking very good at the LB spot, could be slowly earning himself a starting spot along with Killebrew and Kelson. Also, Sergio Kindle is flashing big time abilities so far in practices and could easily earn some PT this upcoming season.
2. J. Finley has made some spectacular plays so far in practices. Coaches like his ability to spread the field, particularly downfield. He's put on some muscle but still has tons of athletic ability and good hands. Looks like it will be him and Tweedie getting alot of PT at the TE spot.
3. Charlie Tanner is making a case for starting at the RG spot this season, evidently coaches have been really impressed with his footwork, speed and knowledge of the position, could be beating out Thornton for the starting RG spot playing next to Blalock.
4. Both QB's have played well for it being so early in Spring ball. Have heard McCoy described as an athletic Major Applewhite type player with more speed when he takes off running, able to anticipate coverages and routes very well. J. Snead has also looked good, Greg Davis has said he has the strongest arm of any QB he's coaches since he's been at UT. Not quite as fast as McCoy, but the kid can THROW the ball and makes good reads/progressions.
5. Mack has said Selvin Young is back in the best shape he's been in since he first got to UT. Evidently has been hitting the weight room and getting back into better shape. Him and J. Charles should form a great 1-2 punch at RB this year.
So, just some various observations I thought I would paraphrase for other UT fans out there. Just think, season opener is only 7 months away!!!
I would rather have a 6th olineman than a 220 lb TE anyday, Finley will play though.
naturally the TE wont lead Texas in receptions again
I doubt scott has seen melton carry the ball more than 5 times
same as all the VY threads
its amazing how little people know about him/football/collegefb/offense/passing
its like talking about Finleys catching ability
one has only ever heard about it on the internets
in my world
winning counts more than wonderlicks and Senior TEs start over Freshman
what is the name of our current senior and freshman TE
and which one is 220 pounds
Tweedie will be a Sr,
Finley was a top recruit in 2005, 6-5 220 TE/WR
http://media.putfile.com/Raise-up
so 220 pounds, isn't that kinda light for a te?
Finley at TE = mad pass rush + fast sack action = injured freshman qb
kellen winslow II was 260 pounds at least
naturally its light
even for an athletic TE, I'm sure he'll put on at least 10 lbs
tweedies the blocker, theyll have to pass to him so when Finley comes in they dont automatically assume hes running a route
when Finley in, hes got to block to prevent fastsackaction AND so theyll keep an extra eye on his ass for a delay
I don't think it'll work. How was this guy a top recruit if he's so damn gig-esque
the size and speed with WR catching ability and TE strength
I like Finley dont get me wrong, he can even play WR
I think he can make an impact this year, I just dont think he should be the starter
he may be a all-american by the time he's a senior but you have work him in slowly, especially with him needing to put on 20 lbs
I agree with Mookie because if you can't run the ball with a freshman QB starting, you aren't going to win. Finley was recruited as a TE/WR, so I expect he will develop the body of a Tight End(hopefully by next year.)
Well for one, you don't how well Finley can block unless you were at the practices. So you can't assume that he would get owned unless you knew for sure.
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