Looking ahead, I am assuming life without Goosby and Coleman and Simmons and Hollywood next week.
The drop off to Cojoe and Zina/Vasek/Spence is not catastrophic, but Goosby and Simmons will truly be missed.
On the other hand, I think the starters may gain by Having Bishop in for Coleman. With Moseley and Bishop on the field Texas has three guys who beg to be hit on the quick game, but still provide a deep threat - not a deep threat with as much potential as Coleman but three with a lot surer hands and better blocking. Arch was perfect in the quick game in the first half and sticking with that opens up an occasional open deep opportunity.
The team has developed a fourth RB who is also a power back in Terry III. I credit MT3 for great progress since he first moved to RB. He gives me hope that Sark will be less reluctant to stick with the running game. Mix a real running game with the quick passing game and don't go away from it until that occasional deep threat opens because the defense has adjusted, right?
If Cooper is healthy next week that would brighten the outlook for running coupled with the quick passing game even more.
I am not expecting great improvement on the toll penalties take on this team, at this point.
So, a mixed bag, but not without bright spots and positive scenarios.