Bobby Burton Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Some behind the scenes notes from workouts... On Texas Football has been told that three Texas players have been limited in off-season workouts: - Tight end Amari Niblack - Wide receiver Matthew Golden - Defensive end Colton Vasek Niblack is dealing with a foot injury. Like Niblack, Matthew Golden has also been in a boot for much of this off-season. Vasek is dealing with an ankle injury. None of the injuries are expected to keep players out long-term. ** From an incoming transfer perspective, I am told one player has really stood out -- Trey Moore. Moore, who recorded 14.5 sacks for UTSA last year, has worked at both SAM and Buck for the Horns in winter conditioning. But it's not his versatility that has folks talking. "He's a pro," a source told me. "He's in outstanding shape. He goes about his business (the right way). He has a real presence about him. It's almost Roschon (Johnson) like." Moore is somewhat undersized for the position based on an NFL prototype, but "he's more athletic than you even see on tape. He's been even better than what I think we expected." Of all the transfers, Moore has hit the ground running as well or better than any of them. "He's a stud," the source said. ** I also asked about the early returns of Arizona transfer defensive tackle Tioalli Savea. And it's positive. "I think he's a better version of Trill Carter," the source said. "He's going to have a role." ** Lots of freshman are impressing, and I'll go over those in a different post over the weekend. One to talk about today who continues to draw rave reviews is safety Xavier Filsaime. What is there to like about him? Beyond his speed and size combination, I'm told there's a little something extra. "His demeanor is just really good," the source said. "He approaches things, he listens, he gets after. He's got the skill, there's no doubt about that. But when they're young like this, and they've got all of that (talent), and they're still getting after it mentally, that's when you say, 'ok, he might be a little something special here'." ** We'll have team notes over the weekend. View full news 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeMay Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Awesome write up. Moore will be dominate in the SEC i'm sure of. Hope Filsaime gets his time to shine this year. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Peters Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Great to hear that about Trey Moore. Being compared to Roschon? As Nic Cage would say, “High praise. High praise, indeed.” I consume so much Texas info, it’s hard to remember where I heard/read it (maybe from Bobby/Gerry) but I seem to recall reading Moore has a pretty big chip on his shoulder from being under recruited, and he’s incredibly driven. Those are the dudes you want. And no disrespect intended to Trill, but hearing Savea is an upgrade is no surprise. We’re going to be really good. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THookem Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Is Vasek’s back injury no longer an issue? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake C Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Great insight 🤘 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Peters Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Just now, Blake C said: Great insight 🤘 Welcome, Blake! Glad to have you aboard! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTXHorn Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 5 minutes ago, Ray Peters said: Great to hear that about Trey Moore. Being compared to Roschon? As Nic Cage would say, “High praise. High praise, indeed.” I consume so much Texas info, it’s hard to remember where I heard/read it (maybe from Bobby/Gerry) but I seem to recall reading Moore has a pretty big chip on his shoulder from being under recruited, and he’s incredibly driven. Those are the dudes you want. And no disrespect intended to Trill, but hearing Savea is an upgrade is no surprise. We’re going to be really good. I remember reading somewhere about Trey Moore's character and his academic achievements. I see he was offered by Princeton, Yale, Dartmouth, etc. Was he planning to go to Stanford or am I imagining that? I always like really smart players. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 8 minutes ago, THookem said: Is Vasek’s back injury no longer an issue? Apparently it's an ankle one now. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators CJ Vogel Posted February 23 Moderators Share Posted February 23 That is tremendous news on Moore! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Gothic Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 7 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said: Apparently it's an ankle one now. Man, is he ever going to be healthy? I have high hopes for that kid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 13 minutes ago, Ray Peters said: We’re going to be really good. We really are. It wasn't that long ago that we entered spring practice like "Um I wonder if we can find five passable dudes to put on the OL...." Now our biggest issues are.... well I'm not sure we have any big issues. "Will Collins, Broughton, Savea, Mitchell, Bledsoe, and Bryant be good enough at DT or will we bring in another dude after the spring?" 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horn89 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Is Savea lining up as a 3-tech? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codaxx Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 15 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said: Apparently it's an ankle one now. That is not a good sign. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyG Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Really great news on Moore. If he could replicate even half the sack numbers he had at UTSA that'd be fantastic opposite Ethan Burke. I have high hopes for him as well being a year older and stronger going into his third year. If Sorrell plays solid AND Collin Simmons is coming on as the season goes on, we should manifacture a much better pass rush this year. And that would also help the secondary enourmously. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICEYWHITES Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 59 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said: Some behind the scenes notes from workouts... On Texas Football has been told that three Texas players have been limited in off-season workouts: - Tight end Amari Niblack - Wide receiver Matthew Golden - Defensive end Colton Vasek Niblack is dealing with a foot injury. Like Niblack, Matthew Golden has also been in a boot for much of this off-season. Vasek is dealing with an ankle injury. None of the injuries are expected to keep players out long-term. ** From an incoming transfer perspective, I am told one player has really stood out -- Trey Moore. Moore, who recorded 14.5 sacks for UTSA last year, has worked at both SAM and Buck for the Horns in winter conditioning. But it's not his versatility that has folks talking. "He's a pro," a source told me. "He's in outstanding shape. He goes about his business (the right way). He has a real presence about him. It's almost Roschon (Johnson) like." Moore is somewhat undersized for the position based on an NFL prototype, but "he's more athletic than you even see on tape. He's been even better than what I think we expected." Of all the transfers, Moore has hit the ground running as well or better than any of them. "He's a stud," the source said. ** I also asked about the early returns of Arizona transfer defensive tackle Tioalli Savea. And it's positive. "I think he's a better version of Trill Carter," the source said. "He's going to have a role." ** Lots of freshman are impressing, and I'll go over those in a different post over the weekend. One to talk about today who continues to draw rave reviews is safety Xavier Filsaime. What is there to like about him? Beyond his speed and size combination, I'm told there's a little something extra. "His demeanor is just really good," the source said. "He approaches things, he listens, he gets after. He's got the skill, there's no doubt about that. But when they're young like this, and they've got all of that (talent), and they're still getting after it mentally, that's when you say, 'ok, he might be a little something special here'." ** We'll have team notes over the weekend. View full news Nice 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJJ_Sports Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Really hope Vasek can shake this injury bug he’s had going on! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHorns1 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 14 minutes ago, codaxx said: That is not a good sign. Ankle is much better than back issues 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Burton Posted February 23 Author Share Posted February 23 15 minutes ago, codaxx said: That is not a good sign. He's got to get healthy, first and foremost, and then we'll be able to see what he can do. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Gilbert Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Vasek’s injuries, while concerning, should not lead anyone to dismiss him or doom his career. There have been a number of players at UT (J Whitt and Jordan Shipley come to mind) whose early careers were beset by injuries and went on to have stellar careers (All American in the case of Shipley). As Gerry likes to say, all players are on different timelines. Some are due to injuries, problems with weight (either too much or not enough), and some need time to emotionally mature. Vasek’s HS tape was awesome and I believe once he puts these nagging injuries behind him, he will develop into a highly contributing player. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codaxx Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 minutes ago, TonyG said: Really great news on Moore. If he could replicate even half the sack numbers he had at UTSA that'd be fantastic opposite Ethan Burke. I have high hopes for him as well being a year older and stronger going into his third year. If Sorrell plays solid AND Collin Simmons is coming on as the season goes on, we should manifacture a much better pass rush this year. And that would also help the secondary enourmously. Not talked about much, but I wonder what the staff will do at Edge. Burke has been the Buck, but according PFF, he was the best Edge vs the Run. He was behind Sorrell on Pressure rate (kind of surprising). They have 3 option known options to mess around with and SImmons as the wild card. Could see more Burke and Sorrell vs balanced teams. Perhaps a pass rushing package of Simmons and Moore. I think the baseline at EDGE will be fine, but finding the right combinations will be imperative to maxing this position out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codaxx Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 7 minutes ago, GoHorns1 said: Ankle is much better than back issues It was the "now" that I said was not a good sign. I take that as similar to coming home and seeing your wife in a bad mood and saying "what did the boy do now?". Vasek seems to be starting out on the JWhit plan, which is just tough on any player, and he hasnt even stepped on the field yet. Edited February 23 by codaxx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bwub60 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Gonna have some real depth on the edge and in the secondary. Seems like they can play with alot of combos upfront to give us pass rush advantages. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Five Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 19 minutes ago, codaxx said: Not talked about much, but I wonder what the staff will do at Edge. Burke has been the Buck, but according PFF, he was the best Edge vs the Run. He was behind Sorrell on Pressure rate (kind of surprising). They have 3 option known options to mess around with and SImmons as the wild card. Could see more Burke and Sorrell vs balanced teams. Perhaps a pass rushing package of Simmons and Moore. I think the baseline at EDGE will be fine, but finding the right combinations will be imperative to maxing this position out. Think we'll see Burke at both Buck and Jack. It's fun to imagine third and long with Owens, Burke, Simmons, and Hill all on the field at the same time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnt Orange Horn Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Walton still continuing to develop us another thread to watch this Spring. They guy is a true junkyard dog. He fears no one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermanator Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 (edited) 1 hour ago, Bobby Burton said: Apparently it's an ankle one now. Will be a shame if it becomes one thing after another. Hope this is the extent and he gets right quickly and stays right Edited February 23 by Hermanator 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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