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Unrelated but I want Haaland as my linebacker

i'm guessing Schloss is Coach 3

Absolutely insane

My feeling, too. I tend to think Sark will question/challenge Muschamp staff changes but rubber stamp them.

@CJ Vogel You should try making those 15 dollar squares with past/current players to build the greatest team possible. You can do some from Sark's teams only or by 5 year blocks (2005-2010, 2010-2015, etc.) and do like QB, RB, WR, TE, Defense. Just food for thought, would be fun.

That's a fake account

We’ve reached that point of the offseason I see! Haha jk this was actually fun read CJ, thanks 🤘

ChatGPT told me it wants Coach 8, then 3, 6, 9, 1. Claude said it wants Coach 8, then 6, 3, 1, 2.

Not sure which game you are referring to, but if it is a certain Cotton Bowl...............well, we all know the story!

This was within a few days of me being born.

Not a great answer but it depends. I’d have to look at the previous 3ish year trend at each program before these coaches took over?

ST - Cam Coleman LW - Ryan Wingo RW - Jermaine Bishop CM - Arch Manning CM - Jelani McDonald CM - Jonah Williams LB - Raleek Brown CB - Ty'Anthony Smith CB - Michael Terry III RB - Derrick Cooper GK - Spencer Shannon In terms of size and athleticism, these would translate the best to soccer (sorry big fellas)

Who’s more incompetent, fifa or ncaa?

Fun exercise! Thanks, CJ

Accuracy won't be 100% here, but it was a fun conversation! Let me know what y'all think and drop your USMNT score predictions too!

Comparing the USMNT Starting XI to the 2026 Texas Longhorn Roster *** Ahead of Team USA's knockout round matchup with Belgium this evening, a couple of us thought it would be a fun exercise to compare the starting 11 for USMNT and who their comparisons would be from the 2026 Texas Longhorn roster. A few things before we get started. First, I am no soccer expert, so if you follow the team any bit closer than I do and do not agree, cut me a but of slack! Secondly, yes, we are deep deep into the college football offseason when pieces like this are the topic of the day. And lastly, hopefully this was a fun exercise for all. By the way, Go USA tonight. *** Team USA: F Folarin Balogun is WR Cam Coleman Balogun is without question the big play finisher for the Americans in this World Cup. Currently he is the only American with multiple goals in the tournament, as he netted his third against Bosnia & Herzogovina in the round of 32. Balogun is a tall, athletic strike who uses his strength and positioning to put the ball in the back of the net. If the ball is centered for Balogun, he is putting it away, just like Coleman is expected to do this fall in the red area. Team USA: LW Christian Pulisic is Texas QB Arch Manning Pulisic might not play in the heart of USMNT's attack, but without question he is the engine that makes the unit work. Pulisic creates the most scoring opportunities for Team USA, and just as Arch Manning was for the Horns in 2025, he is the total heartbeat of the offensive attack. Team USA: M Weston McKennie is Texas EDGE Colin Simmons Motor is the name of the game as a central midfielder and so far, McKennie has been superb. Often being tasked going box to box to shore up the defensive side while being tasked with being a scoring threat on the offensive attack, effort and hustle have to be at 100% at all times and that's where the comparison to Colin Simmons comes in. Team USA: RW Sergino Dest is Texas RB Raleek Brown Perhaps the most fun to watch with the ball on his foot, Dest is known for flair on the right wing. I draw the similarity to Raleek Brown for that exact reason. Brown is one of just 13 running backs from 2025 with 30+ attempts of 10+ yards gained while having over 55 missed tackles forced. With the ball in possession, both are very exciting watches. Team USA: Midfielder Tyler Adams is Texas LB Rasheem Biles When you talk about havoc creation on the defensive side, these two names come up immediately. Biles was a 1st Team All-ACC selection a year ago at Pitt, and found the end zone on three different occasions in 2025. Tyler Adams is the best defensive midfielder for the Americans, often times being the key to counterattacks and defensive stability. Team USA: Midfielder Malik Tillman is Texas LB TyAnthony Smith A pretty similar story between the two. Tillman was a guy who struggled to see the field early on in his Team USA career, though after earning his role in the rotation, his impact has been undeniable. Tillman scored from a beautiful free kick against Bosnia & Herzegovina in the round of 32, to which I liken Smith's two interception performance against Michigan in the Cheez–It Bowl to wrap up 2025 season. Team USA: Left Back Antonee Robinson is Texas WR Ryan Wingo Speed is the name of the game here. Robinson plays left back, but he is often in the mix on counter attacks or advantage opportunities due to his ability to blaze down the sideline and insert himself into the play. That to me, screams a comparison to Ryan Wingo who made his presence known immediately in games on screens and vertical shots down the sidelines. Team USA: Center Back Tim Ream is Texas DL Hero Kanu Ream is a rock in the middle of the defense for the Americans, and while the comparison isn't apples to apples, I look at Hero Kanu's ability to stymie opposing rushing threats as the closest equivalent to Ream. Ream is the oldest member of Team USA, similarly to Kanu's experience and veteran leadership capabilities on the Texas defense. Team USA: Center Back Chris Richards is Texas LT Trevor Goosby Might be a bit of a stretch to compare a left tackle to a center back, but Goosby is nails when it comes to shutting down opposing pass rushing threats, similarly to Richards who has become a star for the Americans shutting down opposing runs at goal. Richards is very physical in the box, and beyond anything, has become ultra-reliable. He has completed 95% of passes through three starts so far in the World Cup – that looks like Trevor Goosby's win rate to me. Team USA: Right Back Alex Freeman is Texas CB Kade Phillips Freeman is relatively young for the American starting 11, similarly to Kade Phillips at cornerback this year. Freeman makes plays for the Americans, he has a goal and an assist so far in four games, to which I liken Phillips' ability to play the ball in the air. In limited time last year, Phillips ended tied for the most pass breakups of any Texas defender. Things just happen when the are on the field, and more times than not they work out in a positive manner. Team USA: Goalkeeper Matt Freese is Texas DB Jelani McDonald Freese is the eyes and mouthpiece for the entire USMNT defense. He sees everything, he aligns everyone in front of him and of course, he is the last line of defense. That is Jelani McDonald for the Longhorns. Both have the mentality of claiming the ball when it is up in the air around them and aren't afraid to get physical in the process. View full news story

Let's play a game. Let's look at the first two years for various coaches who are/were considered some of the best coaches around.... Coach 1: 76-46 | Regional, Super Regional Coach 2: 85-35 | Two Regional Appearances Coach 3: 80-46 | Regional, CWS Appearance, Won Conference Coach 4: 72-47 | One Super Regional Appearance Coach 5: 69-48 | One Regional Appearance Coach 6: 82-47 | CWS Final Four, Regional Appearance, Won Division (but not conference) Coach 7: 52-54-1 | No postseason appearances Coach 8: 90-29 | Regional Appearance, CWS Appearance, Won Conference Coach 9: 72-48 | CWS appearance Coach 10: 71-48 | Regional Appearance Any guesses on which coaches these are? And based off those first two years of accomplishments, who would you want the most?

Hot take: Sales commits to Indiana. Royal folds under the in-state, LSU, pressure. Texas circles back and flips Sales later in the cycle. 🤘🏻🤘🏻

That shot of Royal in his brick walled corner office with metal filing cabinets says it all about him and his era. That time will never come again. 🤘🏻🤘🏼🤘🤘🏽🤘🏾🤘🏿

The "sissy" flopping is out of control especially on some of the South American teams. Wish they would yellow flag some of that stuff, especially when a guy is "dying" and then all of a sudden gets up with no aftereffects.

Are any of the DKR and Cactus Pryor weekly shows on YouTube? They would start off with a brief introduction to the last game then Coach Royal would turn to the camera and from then on it was like he was there speaking to you alone. It was truly magic what he could do. Tom Herman could have learned a lot by watching those old half hour shows.