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[Rocky P]

8 hours ago, drag worm said:

- Top five in OL penalties in the country. 

- One of the ten worst pass protection OL in the country. 

- So bad at run blocking in Athens we just gave up. 

- Flushed five interior OL misevaluations to the portaL

- And to fix the problem… we added Dylan Sikorski and are rolling the dice on a redshirt or true freshman to emerge as the answer. 

That math don’t math. 
 

 

 

Lets do the math .how many elite experiences guards entered the portal and texas tried and missed on?

[PaulieD]

21 hours ago, Gerry Hamilton said:

 

I think it's good that a father and son have a meaningful dialogue.  Communication is always a positive.👀

[PaulieD]

13 hours ago, davisxcole said:

Trust me the $59.99 a year is worth it, it’s a real community 

It really is, for the most part.

Yeah, sometimes @Joe ZuraJoe runs off the reservation (to Oregon) but Pops (aka @Gerry Hamilton) reels him in.

Enjoy!🤘

[Beldar]

11 hours ago, AusMOJO said:

I disagree, it's on the players that this is happening. Everyone hated that the colleges and all that, had the power. Now the players have the power and it's a sh*t show. While the supposed ruling body sits back and does nothing because it's scared of a lawsuit or something lol. 

Never works real well when the inmates run the asylum. 

[Rocky P]

1 minute ago, Beldar said:

Never works real well when the inmates run the asylum. 

Its the staff fault typically when the inmates take over.  They allowed it to get to this point by fighting change when they could of done a much better job of the learn and adapt side.  Instead they tried to fight off the inevitable fir way too long and never truly pivoted to how to make a system that works.  

NCAA let the courts get involved to make their decisions and now the ncaa has 0 teeth to control anything.  People will just take them to court and win to get what they want.  

You can try to blame the inmates but its clear as day the staff and guards caused the madness they  cannot control. 

[Guts]

I know we are all worried about the O-line and I agree. But I still think we are championship contenders even if we don’t add pieces. Why? I don’t know. 

[Here for the Wins]

1 hour ago, Rocky P said:

Lets do the math .how many elite experiences guards entered the portal and texas tried and missed on?

 

I manually counted so perhaps math is off a little bit.  In the 2025 NFL draft, there were 23 Tackles taken, 14 Guards and 3 Centers.

in 2024, 25 Tackles, 16 Guards, 11 Centers.

In 2023, 16 Tackles, 15 Guards, 10 Centers.

The 3 year totals are 64 Tackles, 45 Guards and  24 Centers.

First rounders - 17 Tackles, 4 Guards, 1 Center.  There at least two guys drafted as Guards that were Tackles in college - Troy Fautanu, Wyatt Milam.  Gray Zabel is another that had more starts at Tackle than Guard.  I suspect if you looked deeper there are more that were collegiate Tackles and moved to the interior than moved from the interior to Tackle.  Just Texas guys alone we’ve had Conner Williams, Sam Cosmi and Justin Blalock play Tackle at Texas then found their home on the interior in the NFL.

 

There’s a couple of points in here.  I’ve read multiple posts about Flood’s ability to develop Tackles but not interior guys.  The data suggests he’s not alone.  The draft data reflects Tackles are more favored, and it’s quite likely it’s even more slanted in that collegiate Tackles are drafted as interior guys rather the other way around.

Then we have the discussion of “elite.”  With NIL, the waters are muddied, but I’d assume that a majority of draft eligible elite guys jump to the NFL.  Of those 133 drafted offensive linemen, 28 were drafted after Hayden Conner in the 211 slot.  I’m guessing few here ever referred to Conner as elite.  Now, you’re down to 104 offensive linemen that might be considered elite.  Proportionally speaking that’s about 35 Guards over 3 years or 11 per year.  

If you pair that up with PFF grades, there was 1 with a 90+ (from Army) and 11 with 80+.  Only 5 were from the Power 4.  Two of the 5 were first year starters and have eligibility left.  The other 3 should be out of eligibility unless they get some form of waiver.

There just aren’t many elite Guards running around.  Moving Baker inside is somewhat uncommon although that transition was likely to occur at the NFL level.  It’s uncommon because few teams have two very capable Tackles.

[Here for the Wins]

21 minutes ago, Guts said:

I know we are all worried about the O-line and I agree. But I still think we are championship contenders even if we don’t add pieces. Why? I don’t know. 

Because we have won 35 games over the past 3 seasons, and we have guys here through all of that.  Because we have guys who’ve played in hostile, playoff and championship environments.  We have guys that have competed against the best.  We have guys that the NFL will gladly invite onto their teams.  You take these factors generically there are few teams that can say that.  That’s why.

 

[Longhornfrenzy]

11 hours ago, Joe Zura said:

Shhh don’t say it to loud the mods will get mad because they have to sunshine pump and gaslight the next few months to make it seem like everything is fine 

 

 

Edited yesterday at 02:24 PM by Longhornfrenzy

[Rocky P]

1 hour ago, Here for the Wins said:

 

I manually counted so perhaps math is off a little bit.  In the 2025 NFL draft, there were 23 Tackles taken, 14 Guards and 3 Centers.

in 2024, 25 Tackles, 16 Guards, 11 Centers.

In 2023, 16 Tackles, 15 Guards, 10 Centers.

The 3 year totals are 64 Tackles, 45 Guards and  24 Centers.

First rounders - 17 Tackles, 4 Guards, 1 Center.  There at least two guys drafted as Guards that were Tackles in college - Troy Fautanu, Wyatt Milam.  Gray Zabel is another that had more starts at Tackle than Guard.  I suspect if you looked deeper there are more that were collegiate Tackles and moved to the interior than moved from the interior to Tackle.  Just Texas guys alone we’ve had Conner Williams, Sam Cosmi and Justin Blalock play Tackle at Texas then found their home on the interior in the NFL.

 

There’s a couple of points in here.  I’ve read multiple posts about Flood’s ability to develop Tackles but not interior guys.  The data suggests he’s not alone.  The draft data reflects Tackles are more favored, and it’s quite likely it’s even more slanted in that collegiate Tackles are drafted as interior guys rather the other way around.

Then we have the discussion of “elite.”  With NIL, the waters are muddied, but I’d assume that a majority of draft eligible elite guys jump to the NFL.  Of those 133 drafted offensive linemen, 28 were drafted after Hayden Conner in the 211 slot.  I’m guessing few here ever referred to Conner as elite.  Now, you’re down to 104 offensive linemen that might be considered elite.  Proportionally speaking that’s about 35 Guards over 3 years or 11 per year.  

If you pair that up with PFF grades, there was 1 with a 90+ (from Army) and 11 with 80+.  Only 5 were from the Power 4.  Two of the 5 were first year starters and have eligibility left.  The other 3 should be out of eligibility unless they get some form of waiver.

There just aren’t many elite Guards running around.  Moving Baker inside is somewhat uncommon although that transition was likely to occur at the NFL level.  It’s uncommon because few teams have two very capable Tackles. 

So it sounds like the math does add up in regard to the portal and iol.  While seeing names there is cool and fun, the team wanted to upgrade if they were going to make moves.  The lack of substance in elite guards thats the team deem an upgrade are driving the portal results.  Why pay for a player that you feel cant beat out what you already have, especially if that player is asking for NIL and guarantees 

[Here for the Wins]

1 minute ago, Rocky P said:

So it sounds like the math does add up in regard to the portal and iol.  While seeing names there is cool and fun, the team wanted to upgrade if they were going to make moves.  The lack of substance in elite guards thats the team deem an upgrade are driving the portal results.  Why pay for a player that you feel cant beat out what you already have, especially if that player is asking for NIL and guarantees 

I’d say you’re on the right path. 

[Guts]

3 hours ago, Here for the Wins said:

Because we have won 35 games over the past 3 seasons, and we have guys here through all of that.  Because we have guys who’ve played in hostile, playoff and championship environments.  We have guys that have competed against the best.  We have guys that the NFL will gladly invite onto their teams.  You take these factors generically there are few teams that can say that.  That’s why.

 

There ya go see I knew there was a reason 

[UTexas]

2 hours ago, Rocky P said:

So it sounds like the math does add up in regard to the portal and iol.  While seeing names there is cool and fun, the team wanted to upgrade if they were going to make moves.  The lack of substance in elite guards thats the team deem an upgrade are driving the portal results.  Why pay for a player that you feel cant beat out what you already have, especially if that player is asking for NIL and guarantees 

Very well stated. You’ll probably get roasted by the crybaby whiners but you nailed it. 

[CQuast]

I know I’m just really talking to talk here and I have listened to the OTF videos and I can see both sides of the portal and development argument for IOL. I just figured I’d ask for discussion sake… Troy IOL Matt Henry (6’4”, 350)  has at least got to be brought in unless he’s one of those guys trying to get a University to help him get an extra year. True RG that started all 14 games for Troy and was All Sun Belt Third Team Honors. Also didn’t allow a sack in 224 passing situations. Maybe the price tag doesn’t make sense or maybe he wants a guaranteed starting spot, but I’d love to see a visit.

[Matthew McClure]

23 hours ago, Lewis817 said:

I think that's what I'm gonna do totally worth it love this community as a whole Best in the business period. 

I will be returning to my board(s) (Indiana), but just want to say I've enjoying engaging with you guys.  I want to reiterate what Lewis817 said about OTF being the best in the business -> if it's not #1 then it's extremely close.  Don't take it for granted, the Indiana boards are "very goodish" but not on the level of OTF.  Most of the other boards I visit aren't as good as Indiana's when it comes to timely information and entertainment.  Good luck next year, maybe we'll see each other at the end of season!

[Lewis817]

5 hours ago, Matthew McClure said:

I will be returning to my board(s) (Indiana), but just want to say I've enjoying engaging with you guys.  I want to reiterate what Lewis817 said about OTF being the best in the business -> if it's not #1 then it's extremely close.  Don't take it for granted, the Indiana boards are "very goodish" but not on the level of OTF.  Most of the other boards I visit aren't as good as Indiana's when it comes to timely information and entertainment.  Good luck next year, maybe we'll see each other at the end of season!

Glad to have had you and congratulations 

[Bunk Moreland]

 

[Alex Butler]

8 hours ago, Lewis817 said:

Glad to have had you and congratulations 

Second that! Would love to beat IU and keep them from repeating in next year’s national championship game! 🫡

[PaulieD]

14 hours ago, Matthew McClure said:

I will be returning to my board(s) (Indiana), but just want to say I've enjoying engaging with you guys.  I want to reiterate what Lewis817 said about OTF being the best in the business -> if it's not #1 then it's extremely close.  Don't take it for granted, the Indiana boards are "very goodish" but not on the level of OTF.  Most of the other boards I visit aren't as good as Indiana's when it comes to timely information and entertainment.  Good luck next year, maybe we'll see each other at the end of season!

Via con dios, my friend.  Stay safe.

[Bobby Burton]

On 1/23/2026 at 8:48 PM, jtortorice03 said:

Cam Coleman #1 player in the portal

Briles #1 Lb possibly #1 defensive player in the portal. 

two 1st team all conference rb’s

boscoe all conference cb 

In the portal you also need to look at who you retained:

Goosby, McDonald, Baker, Justus Terry, Hero Canu, Zina. 
 

How many guys on this team will be drafted in top 3 rounds in 26’? 
Top 3 Tackle

Top QB

Top 3 WR

Top Edge

Top 3 Safety

Top 3 LB

 

It’s easier for folks to pick holes against perfection IMO.

[Bobby Burton]

On 1/23/2026 at 4:46 PM, Lewis817 said:

$1 user here I will stay subscribed great deal to get a feel for the community I believe it will be weeded out in a couple months. love OTF so glad I found them. 

Glad you’re staying!

I want to add this. You’ll find folks on here that are somewhat negative and folks who are somewhat positive. And everything in between.

But most importantly to me, rarely does anyone lose sight of the fact that we’re all wanting the best for Texas, just in our own way.

In other words, Hook’Em first and foremost.