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[CJ Vogel]

Just now, Hornsfan01 said:

@CJ Vogel @Gerry Hamilton our biggest needs are LB and OL correct? Sprinkle in a downfield wr and maybe another bruiser at RB, maybe another edge? I understand we have wiffed alot but it’s still early and have basically now and summer portal window to address the problems? I feel like we are in a decent spot? I’m sure both of u have elaborated on that already.  

Well, there is no summer portal window this year.

This is the only chance essentially to get it right. Texas still needs another RB imo. Two linebackers and 2-3 offensive linemen. On top of a pass catcher. Lots of work to go.

[HDub1995]

 

[Hornsfan01]

1 minute ago, CJ Vogel said:

Well, there is no summer portal window this year.

This is the only chance essentially to get it right. Texas still needs another RB imo. Two linebackers and 2-3 offensive linemen. On top of a pass catcher. Lots of work to go.

Oh I see now. I understand how big the whiffs are now. 

[94puddin94]

3 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Well, there is no summer portal window this year.

This is the only chance essentially to get it right. Texas still needs another RB imo. Two linebackers and 2-3 offensive linemen. On top of a pass catcher. Lots of work to go.

You mentioned on live last night potentially adding a sledgehammer between the tackles back or it may have been @Jeff Howe. Are we talking like 6’+ and 210+ or just running style?

Edited 19 hours ago by 94puddin94

[CJ Vogel]

13 minutes ago, HDub1995 said:

 

6-2, 233

630+ snaps this year.

Did not grade well in coverage.

[CJ Vogel]

3 minutes ago, 94puddin94 said:

You mentioned on live last night potentially adding a sledgehammer between the tackles back or it may have been @Jeff Howe. Are we talking like 6’+ and 210+ or just running style?

Personally, I would like to see 215, because for the time being, I have no reason to believe the offensive line will be able to generate the push necessary on short distances. If that's going to be the case, I would like to know the RB can fall forward off of size alone and do the dirty work himself.

[94puddin94]

1 minute ago, CJ Vogel said:

Personally, I would like to see 215, because for the time being, I have no reason to believe the offensive line will be able to generate the push necessary on short distances. If that's going to be the case, I would like to know the RB can fall forward off of size alone and do the dirty work himself.

There’s an intriguing RB out of Kentucky with a big frame Donte Dowdell that catches my eye. But looking into it he’s transferred twice in 2 years.

[CEO of da booty]

Basically looking for Joe Bergeron type back?

[antcan95]

34 minutes ago, MBHORNSFAN said:

 

Players signed from the Portal as of last night..

 

Ohio State 1.... Now 2

Georgia 1

Oregon 1

Notre Dame o

BYU 0

Miami 0

 

I guess all these teams the process is broken too.... 

 

Long way to go. Let’s see how it finishes before we meltdown.... And honestly if it goes bad Sark won't make it here. It really is that simple. I am win or GTFO fan.......No need is losing our minds every second.. 

I don’t like this laid-back attitude, to be honest Texas had a head start with NIL and the first few years of the portal we could get who we wanted. Now plenty of other teams have caught up and we let 4 seasons of 2 5 star quarterbacks with elite defenses pass us by. 

[Assistant Regional Manager]

1 hour ago, ThatHornsGuy87 said:

Im still trying to figure out why in the hell we'd implement an experimental change in Arch's last year. 

What is the experimental change they implemented?

[Hornmatic]

Need to lure that big BYU back from El Paso. 

[Hookem 78]

One thought to throw out there. Texas has not lost a big game target because the money was not right. In most cases, they left money on the table and returned to their schools. That money is still in our pocket and available for plan B. It is gonna be alright folks. 

[CJ Vogel]

1 minute ago, Hookem 78 said:

One thought to throw out there. Texas has not lost a big game target because the money was not right. In most cases, they left money on the table and returned to their schools. That money is still in our pocket and available for plan B. It is gonna be alright folks. 

In a way, that's also very concerning.

[NoDakHornsFan]

25 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

Well, there is no summer portal window this year.

This is the only chance essentially to get it right. Texas still needs another RB imo. Two linebackers and 2-3 offensive linemen. On top of a pass catcher. Lots of work to go.

I realize a very select % are grad transfers, but can they still transfer in spring?

[William Gillean]

2 minutes ago, Assistant Regional Manager said:

What is the experimental change they implemented?

Seems like we are less focused on retention, we might intentionally carry fewer scholarship players to have more money to fund the 2-3 deep directly.  Less money on developmental guys than in the past.  Which probably means bigger portal needs going forward.

It seems like a step towards the Indiana/Ole Miss philosophy or an NFL philosophy.

Since most of us think we were just 3-4 players away last year (RB, 2OL, and maybe a true no.1 WR), this is a relatively aggressive strategy of change more than a tweak.

The guys have been saying all-in and this change does seem aggressive not cautious.  And it's on top of letting PK go.

Can't say it's bad or good yet IMO.

[Coop2395]

1 minute ago, CJ Vogel said:

In a way, that's also very concerning.

Atleast Now we know early on which team will be caught holding the bag 🤷🏻‍♂️

[kirktex]

IT is reporting Brunner is visiting today. Idk if that’s true. I trust this site much more. 

[SimGent]

2 minutes ago, NoDakHornsFan said:

I realize a very select % are grad transfers, but can they still transfer in spring?

yeah grad transfers can go then. just a wild ass guess but that's when I expect an experienced depth QB to be added tbh

[Realist Horn]

Just now, kirktex said:

IT is reporting Brunner is visiting today. Idk if that’s true. I trust this site much more. 

I thought Brunner had all but committed to Indiana 

[EHoff99]

6 minutes ago, Hookem 78 said:

One thought to throw out there. Texas has not lost a big game target because the money was not right. In most cases, they left money on the table and returned to their schools. That money is still in our pocket and available for plan B. It is gonna be alright folks. 

That's even more concerning. They don't want to come here so badly that some are turning down significantly bigger offers?

[Matthew Hutcheson]

2 hours ago, Joe Zura said:

I’m going to try a new tactic today. I’m just glad to be part of such a great community and I love everyone here and the most important thing 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[Shadsman15]

4 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

In a way, that's also very concerning.

I 100% agree with this. If we can’t convince guys to want to play for Texas without significantly overpaying them, then it’s clear we don’t have good recruiters on staff.

[Assistant Regional Manager]

5 minutes ago, William Gillean said:

Seems like we are less focused on retention, we might intentionally carry fewer scholarship players to have more money to fund the 2-3 deep directly.  Less money on developmental guys than in the past.  Which probably means bigger portal needs going forward.

It seems like a step towards the Indiana/Ole Miss philosophy or an NFL philosophy.

Since most of us think we were just 3-4 players away last year (RB, 2OL, and maybe a true no.1 WR), this is a relatively aggressive strategy of change more than a tweak.

The guys have been saying all-in and this change does seem aggressive not cautious.  And it's on top of letting PK go.

Can't say it's bad or good yet IMO.

What they are doing isn't any different than most programs.

Look at the numbers teams like LSU, Georgia, Bama are bringing in from the portal. They won't be fully utilizing the 105 scholarships either. 

[Hookem 78]

7 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

In a way, that's also very concerning.

Would agree if they went elsewhere as opposed to staying home.

[Joe Zura]

3 minutes ago, Matthew Hutcheson said:

I love you the most producer Matthew