Moderators CJ Vogel Posted August 15 Moderators Share Posted August 15 Texas is sending Michael Taaffe and Kelvin Banks to the podium for a quick Q&A with the local media. Michael Taaffe — Taaffe points to training with Andrew Mukuba and Jahdae Barron with Bam Performance during the offseason dating back to the Covid days. “we are so excited to be together, it is so fun. I can’t wait for it to start.” — On Silas Bolden, Taaffe says he is a “beast” and that his humility has been one of the best parts of his addition to the locker room. — There has been an emphasis on “catch-tackle” with the DB’s this offseason. To prevent catch and runs or those explosive plays. Taaffe says a focus has been to eliminate the missed tackles and get ball carriers down as soon as they possibly can. — On a story that made him go “Wow” Taaffe says practice on Monday, the team came out flying with extreme competitiveness. Taaffe told Sarkisian on Monday it was the most fun practice he has had as a Longhorn. — Taaffe says the helmet communications are going to be key in identifying offensive formations or tendencies. Believes having an “eagle eye in the sky” to identify tendencies or little traits opponents might do in the pre-snap. — Taaffe is a “full go”. He says he is out of the green jersey and completely live now. Taaffe had surgery in May and it has been a “great process” since then. “I wouldn’t want to arm wrestle Arch.” Taaffe was asked if he injured the wrist arm wrestling with the backup QB. — “You have to look at the heat as an advantage for us.” Taaffe says he asks his teammates to embrace the heat because it is an advantage for the Longhorns for where they get to practice every day. — *** — Kelvin Banks — Banks says he has been trying to keep his mind steady heading into the season. Even with the preseason accolades coming in and draft hype, he wants to be even keeled. — “Silas (Bolden) has been an awesome teammate.” Banks says he has taken some time to open up as common with a normal newcomer, but has been a welcomed piece to the offense. — Banks was asked if he thought Jake Majors gets overlooked at times to which he said no one inside the program takes him for granted. ”Jake is the best center I could ask for.” — About Cam Williams: Banks says he has taken a step in uplifting those with him and behind him. Banks jokes with him about getting those first game jitters out of the way after his start against Kansas State last year at DKR. — “Trey Moore, you would not expect him to be as strong as he is, but he is.” Banks points to walking in and seeing Moore benching “4-something” in the weight room some point this offseason. — Banks says he went against EDGE Colton Vasek the entire scrimmage on Saturday and added he has jumped “leaps and bounds” from the spring practices. — “Michigan has a great defense, I am looking forward to it.” Banks says he is he excited for the matchup against Michigan. — “I take a lot of pride in making sure Quinn is not touched.” Banks says Coach Flood always tells the OL to “win their 1-on-1’s” — On the toughest guy he has had to block so far as a Longhorn is Dallas Turner. Says he is very appreciate of Trey Moore and Barryn Sorrell for coming to work everyday. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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