I asked Steve Sarkisian two questions at yesterday’s press conference:

1. Was the Missouri game the best example of a complimentary game from his offense and defense this year?

2. Can we expect to continue to see more of Jermaine Bishop moving forward?

In short, the answers to both were yes.

He provided some color for his reasoning.

As it relates to complimentary play, he mentioned not only the overall effectiveness of the offense and defense but also called out the resiliency of each unit and specific players.

For example, Warren Roberson was picked on early. He made perhaps the game’s deciding play.

Ryan Niblett fumbled a kickoff but redeemed himself by making a big tackle downfield later.

And after that fumbled kick return, Sark recalled that the defense responded with a three-and-out and Mizzou missed a field goal.

As for Bishop’s future, I thought Sark gave the freshman the biggest compliment he can give a talented, young offensive player.

“The moment is never too big for him,” he said of Bishop after also talking about how he’s made the most of his opportunities.

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Put “the moment is never too big for him” in the quote closet for Sark.

But my favorite so far this year is his description of Rasheem Biles:

“He’s a problem.”

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I went to the basketball game last night.

For those that know the sport and the Longhorns, please fill in the blank for me.

Matas Vokietaitis is the most dominant Texas men’s basketball player since ______________.

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At one point in the second half, there were four Texas freshmen on the floor at the same time as Vokietaitis. Texas was pounding the rock inside and swishing threes on the outside.

I mentioned it to Texas GM Chris Ogden on the way out the door of the Moody last night and he was smiling about it.

I’ll add this:

I know it’s still early but there is zero question in my mind that the 2026 basketball recruiting class is the best since 2006, which was the Kevin Durant, DJ Augustin class.

Texas signed four freshmen who all have a distinct role on this team.

Marcus Spears may be the most athletic, tall wing player the Horns have ever had. Ever.

Austin Goosby’s matches his basketball ability with a strong basketball IQ.

Joe Sterling is an absolute sniper behind the arc.

And Bo Ogden seems to do a lot of things well, including the stuff that isn’t always picked up in the stat sheet.

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LSU painted the opposing locker room pink prior to the Alabama game.

That didn’t seem to work.

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I spoke to Michael Masunas yesterday for Longhorn Network.

After the interview he said he was surprised that no media member had asked him about Sam Leavitt, the LSU quarterback.

I asked him why.

He said the two were teammates at Michigan State and he knew him pretty well.

Also of note: Masunas is a fifth-year senior but has a medical year if he decides to use one next season.

Hook’Em!

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Up early on a Tuesday!! Great stuff, cue my growing anxiety for this game Saturday, it is such a scary one. Us coming off a good performance and LSU coming off such a bad second half performance against Bama. Tigers in a corner and wounded seem like a dangerous team for us. How does Texas keep the same intensity and focus this week to bring home a W? I’m curious if Muschamp has this game zeroed since Lame was the death blow for him at SC? I hope so.

Dominant since... PJ Ford/Kevin Durant. Bishop is a straight baller!

That makes two guys who have played with Leavitt in Masunas and Raleek Brown. Two guys who have played against him in Simmons and McDonald. I'm sure others like Vasek and Roberson have prepped for him too.

Hopefully they're ready. I think they'll be up for the challenge again.

It seems that Biles is really getting super comfortable with Muschamp’s defense and his role in it. @Bobby Burton has he reached his ceiling or can we expect Biles to become an even “bigger problem” as this season concludes?

Great article Bobby . Very positive. I like positive. Bishop going to be a Waddle. We need to throw to him often against LSU . Keep feeding the ball to R. Brown. He’s in a zone right now. I will never underestimate LSU in BR at night. I will never underestimate Sarks abilities. “Hookem “

I’d love to see Masunas come back, he’s coming on nicely down the stretch.

The basketball team looks its best in years!