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To put some numbers to this, he was 128th in big time throw percentage last year. His rate was twice as high the year before at 5.7%. Think his average depth of target is just under 10 this year so not dinking and dunking but limited big time throws, which are heavily weighted towards deep throws and less at the intermediate range. Like many guys he’s improving as he matures, at least from s statistical standpoint.

I find it hard to believe that Stroh is our best option at LG. I'm also disappointed in DJ. This is supposed to be his contract year but he isn't playing like it.

Boz is actually pretty funny on those. He’s chilled out now that he’s a recovering addict.

He's going to be on some short lists if jobs open up.

Any statisticians out there segment the pre snap from the live penalties? That would be interesting.

Yet somehow that C, in spite of being injured, was picked up by the defending Super Bowl champs. The team whose starting crew is considered by some to be the best unit in the NFL. That problem at G was so terrible he was drafted. For two years running, Texas had a top 3-5 ish pass blocking unit. I’d challenge you to find me any OL, but provide some support for you claim, that could claim to be top 5 in both pass protection and run blocking. I’d bet you can’t find one. And you sure as hell won’t find one in which all 5 members are equally adept at pass protection and run blocking. And even in spite of this major “problem” two of the plays on our final important drive last year were off the edges. All teams have strengths and weaknesses. And that’s for certain in every teams Oline so it’s really more about playing into your strengths. But sure let’s harp on it as a problem that probably doesn’t have a solution to satisfy you. Its still early so we don’t fully know what we do best. Funny too that message board warriors had themselves convinced that our interior run game would be improved because the “problems” were now gone.

I have LaNorris Sellers, Kevin Jennings and Fernando Mendoza in my QB room for my college fantasy team.

After watching the SEC Netflix deal… my conclusion is the kid is not a dawg. Just sayin’. People who have played or coached know what I’m talking about.

Story posted

I am pumped to see this years team!

An injured wheel against this Texas defense isn’t exactly a recipe for success

somehow shocking didn’t think it got much worse

He’s a lot better than you’re giving him credit for. Have to go look at the Cal tape for more big time throws. Handles pressure well.

The problems that currently exist with the OL existed last year, the year before, and the year before that. stroh isn’t magically going to get athletic, DJ Campbell isn’t going to magically stop committing penalties, Hutson isn’t going to magically get significantly better. The center and lg is somehow a worse combination than Majors and Conner.

For sure! Will have a story today ... and get the talk going. Texas hired a terrific coach that develops players.

Evaluate to a theoretical standard that doesn’t exist. How do you develop a baseline of what is poor, average or great line play? Yeah, I get it, the eye test. The reference to Ohio State was that some teams have played 3 games, some 4. We are top 3rd in pass blocking, top half in run blocking per PFF. Each player is graded to a standard. I’m not sure that is measured relative to opponents strength but I’d assume not. Now mix this with some FEI rankings. The relative strength of the defenses we’ve played to date says that’s the 32rd toughest defensive schedule. Our OFEI is 22nd. There are exactly two offenses higher than ours currently that have faced a tougher defensive schedule. Those two are Ohio State and Miami. Obviously, all this will play out over time. This early in the season the problems vary from week to week and won’t necessarily correlate to the next game. Some of those could be more inexperience than lasting problems. And some may be simply a bad game from a guy here, a guy there. I feel confident in saying the UTEP game for example was a gameplan you won’t see any other game with Baxter being a big part of that. Then he went out after one play. There’s data and enough available to say we’re ok and there are rational reasons to explain whatever shortcomings thus far. Problems? It’s still early to make that declaration.

Yet you came in here to talk trash yourself on people sharing their opinions on a forum for Texas fans. Maybe people telling others that they aren't allowed to share their opinions on a forum, should stop?

There is a whole lot of yall that grade out poorly as fans.... At some point, the constant bitching about winning has got to stop..... hook'em

Let's hope this doesn't become another backup QB puts on a cape vs Texas story where we dont prepare or adjust. Maybe the time to get your Harrison Bailey prop bets in. #BFS

They sure are talking a lot for Mateer literally carrying their O. Even still, he didn't have many rushing yards vs Auburn. Their schedule is only going to get tougher after they play the mighty Kent State. I know everyone is worried about OU, but I'm personally not. Think they're extremely overrated and am happy they're coming ranked above us and undefeated. Best time to put them to the sword.

One big take away from the Ohio State stats is that they will portal O-linemen, and find success doing it. I wish we would have looked at the kid from Rice.

Yet we're not talking about Ohio State, are we? We're talking about teams that defensively, aren't very good. Why would I watch anyone else as intently or with fervor? I only care about Texas. The fact is, when watching them, you can see the problems. It's that simple.