Moderators CJ Vogel Posted February 20 Moderators Posted February 20 Steve Sarkisian has announced Texas will not have a 2025 spring football game. During his conversation with Kay Adams Thursday morning, Sarkisian made it official that the Longhorns will forego their annual spring football game. OTF had reported this was a possibility for about a few weeks now. On top of this news, I can add I have heard it is unlikely that Texas suits up completely for their spring football practices. Full schedule and itinerary set to come out in the coming weeks. 12 2 5 Quote
Drunk randoke Posted February 20 Posted February 20 Aight I love my spring game. It’s a practice. I love it. But I get it. Would like something to whet my appetite. Hook em 1 Quote
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted February 20 Author Moderators Posted February 20 Sarkisian instead says the Longhorns' spring will be treated like the NFL's OTA's. 8 Quote
Rhorn Posted February 20 Posted February 20 I get it but was looking forward to taking my son. I record it and watch it about 15 times before the season. Bummer 1 Quote
Shane Posted February 20 Posted February 20 This is the new era of college football. Unfortunate to lose the spring game but it’s understandable 1 Quote
jkates Posted February 20 Posted February 20 Do what's best for the team, Sark. We'll be fine without a spring game. 5 Quote
Austalgia Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) Everyone gets it, I don’t. A big part of this is about the fans. I like taking the kids, and the experience of getting a first look at the new team. This isn’t the pros. You take college football little by little bit out of college football and this thing tanks. Players and coaches don’t drive this thing. It’s the college logo, and the fans that follow that logo. Not saying they aren’t a part, but they are renters and passing through. Fans, the college, and traditions are the constants. Edited February 20 by Austalgia 1 5 Quote
Texas fan in Georgia Posted February 20 Posted February 20 5 minutes ago, Austalgia said: Everyone gets it, I don’t. A big part of this is about the fans. I like taking the kids, and the experience of getting a first look at the new team. This isn’t the pros. You take college football little by little bit out of college football and this thing tanks. Players and coaches don’t drive this thing. It’s the college logo, and the fans that follow that logo. Not saying they aren’t a part, but they are renters and passing through. Fans, the college, and traditions are the constants. Losing 2 RBs last spring with one of em being RB1, I can deal with the spring being toned down a bit 4 Quote
Hashtag Posted February 20 Posted February 20 Hopefully they have a fan appreciation day still. 1 Quote
Kendra Scotts Boyfriend Posted February 20 Posted February 20 4 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said: Losing 2 RBs last spring with one of em being RB1, I can deal with the spring being toned down a bit Those injuries happened in fall camp, not spring. This is more an attempt to prevent tampering opportunities by other schools before the portal opens up. 5 Quote
Hashtag Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said: Losing 2 RBs last spring with one of em being RB1, I can deal with the spring being toned down a bit One was non contact injury and the other occurred on a low hit after the whistle. Both during fall camp. Edited February 20 by Hashtag 2 Quote
Austalgia Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said: Losing 2 RBs last spring with one of em being RB1, I can deal with the spring being toned down a bit I agree, tone it down. Find some happy medium. OatA’s, that’s bulls!$t. Besides, the running backs didn’t get hurt in spring game. Of course don’t want anyone hurt, but it’s football, unfortunate things happen. Guarantee there will be just as many injuries or more when you go cold into full pads later. Edited February 20 by Austalgia 2 Quote
qaertyisthatdude Posted February 20 Posted February 20 If they open and close the 2nd portal window before the spring games, then the spring games will return. This will be the new norm in the future unless that changes, at the expense of the fans. 1 Quote
Waxahorn Posted February 20 Posted February 20 We live in interesting times. Please let us not adopt the new NFL kickoff. 2 2 Quote
Hashtag Posted February 20 Posted February 20 (edited) 6 minutes ago, qaertyisthatdude said: If they open and close the 2nd portal window before the spring games, then the spring games will return. This will be the new norm in the future unless that changes, at the expense of the fans. I think there should only be one portal and that occurs after spring, make it last 30-40 days. The winter portal with NSD, playoffs, bowl games, academic calendars in Dec/Jan, and etc is just too much. Edited February 20 by Hashtag 4 Quote
Wrong Link Gerry Posted February 20 Posted February 20 13 minutes ago, Austalgia said: I agree, tone it down. Find some happy medium. OatA’s, that’s bulls!$t. Besides, the running backs didn’t get hurt in spring game. Of course don’t want anyone hurt, but it’s football, unfortunate things happen. Guarantee there will be just as many injuries or more when you go cold into full pads later. Oldmanyellsatcloud.gif 1 Quote
Leveller Posted February 20 Posted February 20 I bet they will still have some sort of autograph day for the kids. 1 Quote
GoHorns1 Posted February 20 Posted February 20 54 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said: Sarkisian instead says the Longhorns' spring will be treated like the NFL's OTA's. The first part of spring ball. Quote
GoHorns1 Posted February 20 Posted February 20 40 minutes ago, TexasFanatic said: Stupid Nope 1 Quote
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