Today is National Signing Day for non-football sports.

Gerry, Jordan and the guys are going to be running a thread on the message board chronicling all the new talent headed to Austin in multiple sports.

Make sure you check it out.

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We’re just a month and a half from the football transfer portal opening.

So what are the plans of the Longhorns?

As we’ve mentioned previously, retention will be priority one for the defense. There are multiple players who could move on that Texas would probably like to stay around (Derrick Williams, Bo Mascoe, Colton Vasek, Rasheem Biles, etc.).

On offense, they’ll be looking for pieces to the puzzle across the board.

An older high-end receiver with route-running skills and explosiveness would make a lot of sense to pair with Emmett Mosley and Jermaine Bishop.

Offensive line needs must be evaluated internally. And some of that evaluation is ongoing.

Has Andre Cojoe played well enough to take over full time next year? Does Texas project Jackson Christian and Jordan Coleman as guys who are ready to start next season?

It’s also likely Texas will need an older tight end to backfill the room.

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One key player on defense who could return is Bo Mascoe.

Mascoe has proven invaluable to the Texas secondary because he can play corner and nickel. Mascoe seems currently inclined to go pro.

Yet if he stays and plays nickel, it might allow Graceson Littleton to push back to the middle-field safety to replace Jelani McDonald.

Littleton and Mascoe are Swiss Army knives. They can both play anywhere in the secondary and give Will Muschamp versatility and the ability to disguise coverages.

We’ll have more and deeper portal coverage in the next couple of weeks as the time for it draws nearer.

But it’s safe to say that behind the scenes, the Texas personnel department is already working overtime on it currently.

Hook’Em!

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pettijohn n sanchez from osu

We need that oregon state wr !

Sark needs a great 3-4 games play calling if we gonna continue attracting top offensive talent!

We need ti keep Michael Terry his size athleticism… speed flexibility to play

Rb -Hb - Wr is a mismatch right up Sarks alley! Knows offense….he would have another 3 yrs ! He should be our #1 priority on Offense

Thanks Bobby --appreciate the update!

Time to hunt for more dogs.

54 minutes ago, Joe Naural said:

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pettijohn n sanchez from osu

We need that oregon state wr !

That would be like the trifecta of helicopter parents.

Do we think the CB from UTSA is a good fit for us? I remember hearing that both Coleman bros on the o line were good especially when they played together. I’m sure we’re likely to lose Simon, Lockett, McCutcheon, and Chatman on offense at the least and Howard, Mack, Filsaime, Williams (to baseball), and Hicks on defense even if the above mentioned leave. Do we think there’s a chance Atkinson, Okpala, or Cummings could leave too? I have faith though that Muschamp will get whatever he has on defense ready to rock all over again. The offense…not so much.

@Bobby Burton , could we possibly get a list of portal transfers from last year and the eligibility that they have left? Thanks, P

1 hour ago, Joe Naural said:

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pettijohn n sanchez from osu

We need that oregon state wr !

The reciever from Oregon st already signed a deal to return to Oregon st next season

What are the actual odds biles comes back? He is playing like a fur sure first round pick but his size will probably put him 2nd 3rd round. Would be epic if we could bring him back!

OL needs to be a priority given the results this year.

If there is a chance to get an Emanuel Pregnon type guard—we need to get that.

I’d love a scoop on what our interior oline will look like next hear besides Jackson Christian. Will they move turntine to guard? Etc.

Not ready for portal season…

3 minutes ago, Hookem72 said:

If there is a chance to get an Emanuel Pregnon type guard—we need to get that.

I’d love a scoop on what our interior oline will look like next hear besides Jackson Christian. Will they move turntine to guard? Etc.

Depends on what the new OL coach wants and who he can bring with him.

32 minutes ago, Joe Z said:

What are the actual odds biles comes back? He is playing like a fur sure first round pick but his size will probably put him 2nd 3rd round. Would be epic if we could bring him back!

LBers are not usually taken in the first round so I don’t think he is a for sure first rounder as you say. He is also smaller.

If we could get these guys to stay: Derek Williams, Bo Mascoe, Colton Vasek, Rasheem Biles, that would be amazing

51 minutes ago, WestlakeHorn said:

OL needs to be a priority given the results this year.

We have said that for years now. The problem is the same people are making the decisions... Rinse and repeat.

I don't trust Texas to do anything right regarding the OL. Not while Flood is here. I don't know anyone stealing more money than that guy. He is OC in name only: doesn't call plays, or install his own system, nor does he coach up his position group. Until he is gone there is no way I'll trust the OL will be able to perform. We are ranking in the 130s in sacks allowed, tackles for loss allowed, pressure rate, etc, despite us hearing all summer that our OL was gonna be great in pass blocking, and Baker had found his calling at RG. The bigger indictment is how Roberson is a turnstile as a super senior. My God has that group disappointed! Nothing changes materially until Flood is gone. And I fear Sark's hubris will keep Flood here.

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12 minutes ago, SarkFiction said:

I don't trust Texas to do anything right regarding the OL. Not while Flood is here. I don't know anyone stealing more money than that guy. He is OC in name only: doesn't call plays, or install his own system, nor does he coach up his position group. Until he is gone there is no way I'll trust the OL will be able to perform. We are ranking in the 130s in sacks allowed, tackles for loss allowed, pressure rate, etc, despite us hearing all summer that our OL was gonna be great in pass blocking, and Baker had found his calling at RG. The bigger indictment is how Roberson is a turnstile as a super senior. My God has that group disappointed! Nothing changes materially until Flood is gone. And I fear Sark's hubris will keep Flood here.

What an impressive attitude you present. Smile when you say that.

3 hours ago, Joe Naural said:

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pettijohn n sanchez from osu

We need that oregon state wr !

Legree and Atkinson the qb already resigned

11 minutes ago, camridleyfan said:

Legree and Atkinson the qb already resigned

Was huge for Oregon State to do that but every agent I've talked to thinks none of that will matter if JaMarcus Shephard leaves for a job this offseason, which is very possible

Texas has history of bringing back , developing

Byron Murphy- gonna sign upwards $80,000 contract this next yr

Sweat stayed and drafted high!

Thorpe award winner

Blue shouldve returned developed…. Cashed in niL

Cameron Williams OL perhaps stayed - developed

NFL = NIL = minor leagues

If Im Arch …. Return… do it the Manning Way… get experience… more experience….earn it… in 10 yrs when 28 -32 yrs old … u sign a $500,000,000 contract!

Mascoe = Thorpe award … Pay him… double it…

Biles = Pay him …. Double it! … Definition of Texas fb!!!!!!

Bobby i agree with your coffee and football but I don’t know how they fix it. The conferences are just so different. The SEC wants to play a 9 game schedule and beat up on each other and the other conferences play nobody and keep a clean record. I mean do you put a 3-4 loss LSU or Oklahoma in over and 11-1 from an easy conference? You know they are better than the 11-1 team. Strength of schedule needs to be at the top. CJ was right a 24 team playoff will eliminate some of this because then you can let both of them in. I just don’t like a 24 team playoff because it’s too many and too many games and probably a bunch of blowouts. If you are the 24th best team you shouldn’t be in the playoffs. It’s a mess either way I think. These are supposed to be college kids…..i know they are not but they are supposed to be. They don’t need to be playing more games than the NFL

8 minutes ago, texcoyote15 said:

Bobby i agree with your coffee and football but I don’t know how they fix it. The conferences are just so different. The SEC wants to play a 9 game schedule and beat up on each other and the other conferences play nobody and keep a clean record. I mean do you put a 3-4 loss LSU or Oklahoma in over and 11-1 from an easy conference? You know they are better than the 11-1 team. Strength of schedule needs to be at the top. CJ was right a 24 team playoff will eliminate some of this because then you can let both of them in. I just don’t like a 24 team playoff because it’s too many and too many games and probably a bunch of blowouts. If you are the 24th best team you shouldn’t be in the playoffs. It’s a mess either way I think. These are supposed to be college kids…..i know they are not but they are supposed to be. They don’t need to be playing more games than the NFL

Tbh I find it kinda hard to feel bad for the SEC teams in these conversations because they played a massive part in super conferences even being a thing. You made your bed, now you have to lie in it.