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Neto Umeozulu “had the best spring of his career,” Flood said.

Flood said the right tackle job will be a camp battle between Brandon Baker and Andre Cojoe. ”Both guys are going to compete and we’ll see how it plays out in training camp,” he said.

“It bothers us, too, as coaches,” Flood said regarding the offense’s red-zone issues in big games last season.

“The standard we have year to year, that doesn’t change.” — Flood

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Banks didn’t say much when he was asked about the program taking the next step, but he said the Longhorns “are on that path” to playing for a national title.

Texas throwing the ball down the field to the tight ends and the development of Helm and Sanders will continue to open doors for the Longhorns in recruiting, Banks said.

Banks adds Lance Jackson as well

He added that Nick Townsend has had a great summer.

“Littleton and Townsend” Banks was asked who can standout amongst the newcomers.

Not sure I like this as an identity. It sounds like a year's supply of unnecessary penalties, giving opponents a free set of downs.

Playing College Football right now and trying to figure out the DT rotation is hella hard. its a luxury problem to have though

The camp injuries at running back last season is why Banks and Sark decided to pull the running backs off of special teams.

On kickoff returns, Banks trusts Tre Wisner and DeAndre Moore.

Banks said the main issue had had last season with the kickoff return game were the penalties that wiped out good returns.

Banks says the kick return game a year ago was mostly a non factor out of opportunity than anything.

A punter who can kick the ball high, far and directionally is what the Longhorns were looking for in the portal.

On Endries as a blocker, Banks said the real challenge for him will be when he has to block Anthony Hill or Colin Simmons in a live period for the first time.

Speed, tackling ability and trust are the three things Banks is looking for in special teamers.

Banks was asked what traits they look for with freshmen to play special teams: speed, trust, physicality “If you can flat out run, you are going to play special teams.”

Banks said the sample of Jack Endries’ blocking at Cal made the staff feel like he’d do well in the running game for Longhorns.

“Jack Endries gives us a proven pass receiver and a proven guy in the box.”

Banks said the Texas tight end room is “a lot more versatile” with the additions of Emaree Winston and Nick Townsend.

TE room is much more versatile with the freshmen and portal addition says Banks.