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Highlights from Opening Weekend of Texas Baseball *** Texas took care of business with a three-game sweep over UC Davis to begin the season at home. The Longhorns have a Tuesday game against Lamar, then will get back to action with a three game home series against Michigan State. – Took Care of Business Wins are wins, make no mistake about that. Wins of 12–2 and 9–1 will highlight the weekend, but a tight 6–4 contest as well at least provided some pressure situations deep into contests for the Horns. Consider me a fan of what Texas was able to deploy from the back end of the bullpen. Anthony Pack Probably my favorite part of the weekend was the breakout debut of freshman OF Anthony Pack. The freshman led the Longhorns with six base knocks on the weekend in 11 trips to the plate, two of which being doubles. I am not to say Pack should be immediately vaulted into the top of the lineup, but with the comfort he displayed at the plate this weekend, I could certainly provide that second leadoff from the bottom end of the lineup for the likes of Mendoza, Rodriguez and the heart of the order. Heart of the Lineup It was fantastic to see Seton Hall transfer OF Aidan Robbins go deep on Friday night, then the fresh-out-of-the-gym Ethan Mendoza followed up with two of his own this weekend as well. Those were the only three home runs on the weekend, in perhaps a surprise. Seven Longhorns drove in multiple runs on the weekend. Mendoza led the way with seven, then was followed by Robbins and Rodriguez with four each. I wanted to share some words on C Carson Tinney as well. Only 1-6 at the plate, but the seven walks were very clearly a takeaway. Tinney added four strikeouts as well, so this takeaways is two-fold. First, Texas must make sure that Tinney is protected in the lineup. Whether it is Borba hitting fifth, or additional movement with Tinney, the idea that opposing teams can dance around Tinney in the order is at the very least something that has drawn my attention. Tinney also looked to be just a split-second behind on the offspeed this weekend, I am sure it is in large part because of new arms in a new location. But something to monitor. Speaking of Casey Borba, if the foul line down the left field line was about five feet further left, he would have had multiple trips around the bases. Volantis How about seven innings of one hit ball in his first career start. I understand the opposition, but very little drop off was shown from the back end of last year. It is only a matter of time before Volantis is seen in the Friday night role, in my opinion. Volantis was efficient with his pitches and finds so many unique angles from the left side, he remains a nightmare for opposing hitters.

Not feeling like working and need to pass some time. If anyone has any random players or highlights to help please share

Go back to BCS rankings by the computers, as the committee's subjective picks where they don't follow their own stated rules, are more of a mess than the computers. I like more teams rather than less.

I should add Gerry says Jonah has a shoulder injury. I’m not certain of his injury in other words lol.

- and put it in his 'special place'👀

You don't give up home games. And Tex/UO HAS to be in Dallas, period. No negotiations.

He injured his hammy in bowl practice so I’ve heard. I don’t think it’s bad and expect him to be back on the field soon baring a setback.

Do we think we're keeping Littleton at star? I would assume Phillips basically has one of the corner spots locked down.

No, the rules are not the same this next year. New rules go into effect that guarantee each P4 conference champion gets into playoff AND Notre Dame is guaranteed a spot if ranked in top 12. If those rules were in effect this past season, Duke and Notre Dame would have e gotten into the playoffs. Miami would have been left out.

Where the 19 portal additions played high school football The Texas Longhorns have become a national recruiting power under Steve Sarkisian and the move to the SEC. We normally take a look at recruiting classes, where the players went to high school and what it could mean in the future. The 2026 Texas Longhorns team will now include 10 players from Sunshine State high school's for the first time with four portal additions that played their Friday nights in the Sunshoine State. State of Florida ... Bo Mascoe, CB, Rutgers - Kissimmee/Osceola Laurence Seymore, OG, Western Kentucky - Miami/Central High Mac Shiumento, P, FSU - Dayton Beach/Seabreeze Trey Dubuc, LS, New Mexico - Fort Lauderdale/Cardinal Gibbons Other players on Texas' 2026 team: Graceson Littleton, Myron Charles, Jordon Johnson-Rubell, Dia Bell, Derrek Cooper and James Johnson Georgia ... Ian Geffrard, DT, Arkansas - Mableton/Whitefield Academy MJ Morris, QB, Coastal Carolina - Carrollton High Other players on 2026 Texas team: Justus Terry, Zelus Hicks, Emaree Winston, Tyler Atkinson and Jake Collett Alabama ... Cam Coleman, WR, Auburn - Phenix City/Central Other players on 2026 team: KJ Lacey Texas ... Jonte Newman, OT, Texas A&M - Cypress/Bridgeland Zion Williams, DT, Lufkin High Justin Cryer, LB, Brookshire/Royal Markus Boswell, LB, Akron - Austin/Lake Travis California ... Raleek Brown, RB, Arizona State - Santa Ana/Mater Dei Players on Texas 2026 team: Emmett Mosley, Brandon Baker, Josiah Sharma, Spencer Shannon, Hero Kanu, Richard Wesley, Rocky Cummings and Elijah Ali Arizona ... Michael Masunas, TE, Michigan State - Chandler/Hamilton North Carolina ... Hollywood Smothers, RB, N.C. State - Charlotte/West Charlotte 2026 class: Samari Matthews Ohio ... Rasheem Biles, LB, Pitt - Pickerington/Central Sterling Berkhalter, WR, Wake Forest - Cincinnati/Princeton High Gianni Spetic, K, Chardon/Notre Dame -Cathedral Latin Washington ... Dylan Sikorski, OG, Oregon State - Sumner High Canada ... Melvin Siani, OT, Wake Forest - Ontario

Really liked the pickup at the time. I guess the only question is if his size will hold up on the outside against some of the bigger freaks at WR in the SEC.

Agree .. Rutgers and he's not the headline grabber

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Joe already printed and laminated this. 100%

I think he is underrated bc he played on a bad team so his name wasn’t gonna pop off to Texas fans, but like you and Rod mentioned on the livestream, his best graded game was against Ohio st, is there a way to see who he was going up against vs OSU?

Very, very key piece to this 2026 team. Cam Coleman, Rasheem Biles and the RB’s are going to get the majority of the attention, of course. Thats expected.

I wish he would incorporate the 4 guard lineup of Harmon, Preston, Crump, and Booker at the guard spots with Justice at the 4/5. Just mix it up. Our bigs are butterfingers.

Har de har har!!

Flood would ruin her.

What’s the deal with Jonah? Nursing something? But thanks!

We did just barely enough to get the W. Oldacre really needs to work on the drop step layup. She missed too many today. The girls look like they're running on fumes, but that could be Tennessee's crazy pace. Maddie, Lee, and Crump have been in a slump the last 2 games. Need to get their strokes back. Hopefully in the next couple games Vic can give Rory, Maddie, and Lee some rest.

I also want to hear Jeff’s thoughts. At an high level Ethan Mendoza and Adrian Rodriguez are really good! Aiden Robbin’s I think is going to end up being a big portal get. I was pleased with Borba’s play at first. He dug throws out of the dirt from every other fielder and had a nice double play today. Anthony Pack Jr. has a chance to be special! Ruger Riojas, after a shaky first inning was pretty much in mid-season form the rest of the game and was really good (9k’s in 5IP). Harrison wasn’t bad Saturday. Volantis picked up where he left off last season in his first start and was also really good. Keep in mind it was opening weekend and the other opponent was UC Davis. This team still needs to come together as expected.

https://x.com/jasper2027/status/2022829231885930946?ref_src=twsrc^tfw|twcamp^tweetembed|twterm^2022829231885930946|twgr^|twcon^s1_c10&ref_url= Have to love the athleticism for a big man.

From the small sample we’ve seen from Cozart and Crossland, Bing may have taken a step backward on the depth chart. Not that he was bad last season he just may not have what these big freshman have. I think he will be needed at some point I’m glad we have him.