State of the Program - Wednesday, February 21

[CJ Vogel]

Bobby Burton, Gerry Hamilton and I got together to discuss the most important Texas Longhorns players heading into 2024, talk the latest in 2026 QB Recruiting and more on this week's State of the Program!

Give it a watch and let us know where you are leaning on this topic of most important Longhorns for 2024.

 

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[HTXHorn]

I was wondering if DJ Campbell was going to make one of these lists. Also, Manny Muhammed.  

[BlakeMay]

Glad KJ Lacey is staying firm with Texas. 

[CJ Vogel]

22 minutes ago, HTXHorn said:

I was wondering if DJ Campbell was going to make one of these lists. Also, Manny Muhammed.  

Speed on the edges is the biggest worry for me when evaluating SEC defenses. Campbell was fine and will be much improved heading into his second year as a starter.

[Lam Dinh]

Great show fellas!

My top 5 most important players:

1) Quinn Ewers - If he takes the next step to a legitimate top-3 Heisman candidate, we can win it all. He was probably the ~30th best player in college football this year, so he still has a ways to go.

2) Sydir Mitchell - His goal should be to push Vernon Broughton out of the starting rotation. If he does that and earns a starting spot next to Alfred Collins, our DT issue will be solved. 

3) “New” Edge (Trey Moore, Colin Simmons, Colton Vasek) - Despite a tougher challenge with SEC offensive lines, success would be if the whole unit eclipses the total sack numbers from last year in a tougher conference. That should be the bar, and we have the talent to meet that bar.

4) Cam Williams - If he earns the starting RT job and performs even close to the level of Christian Jones, our overall O-line will be better this year - solidifying a group that will keep Quinn on his feet.

5) Anthony Hill - A lot depends on the DT replacements and edge players stepping up to compete in the SEC (see #2 and #3 above). However, Ant Hill might end up being our best pass rusher, and if his run defense continues to improves, he can really help offset those question marks at DE/edge. He could be in Derrick Johnson territory when his career is said and done.

Edited February 22 by Lam Dinh

[Bobby Burton]

6 hours ago, Lam Dinh said:

Great show fellas!

My top 5 most important players:

1) Quinn Ewers - If he takes the next step to a legitimate top-3 Heisman candidate, we can win it all. He was probably the ~30th best player in college football this year, so he still has a ways to go.

2) Sydir Mitchell - His goal should be to push Vernon Broughton out of the starting rotation. If he does that and earns a starting spot next to Alfred Collins, our DT issue will be solved. 

3) “New” Edge (Trey Moore, Colin Simmons, Colton Vasek) - Despite a tougher challenge with SEC offensive lines, success would be if the whole unit eclipses the total sack numbers from last year in a tougher conference. That should be the bar, and we have the talent to meet that bar.

4) Cam Williams - If he earns the starting RT job and performs even close to the level of Christian Jones, our overall O-line will be better this year - solidifying a group that will keep Quinn on his feet.

5) Anthony Hill - A lot depends on the DT replacements and edge players stepping up to compete in the SEC (see #2 and #3 above). However, Ant Hill might end up being our best pass rusher, and if his run defense continues to improves, he can really help offset those question marks at DE/edge. He could be in Derrick Johnson territory when his career is said and done.

I like this list.

I go heavy on "great players must be great players" for a team to maximize. But some others have to improve and show out to make the team the best it can be.