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Emptying the Notebook

News and notes on various aspects of the team and its players. It's what we call emptying the notebook.

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Jaray Bledsoe - "Looks great."

Alex January - "He's going to play this year."

Sydir Mitchell - "Improving. Body looks a little better."

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The two freshman offensive linemen were singled out.

Brandon Baker is said to be an outstanding athlete and his off-field, weight-room demeanor has been similar to that of Kelvin Banks when Banks first arrived.

After the glowing about Baker finished, the source was quick to mention the professional demeanor of Daniel Cruz as well.

"Those two are keepers," the source said.

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The source felt J'Mond Tapp "was coming on", specifically becoming a smarter player. He's always had the physical tools, but just needed to add good weight and play within the framework of the defense. He could be an X factor for the Texas D this year.

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Anthony Hill Jr. - "He's locked in. He looks great."

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Isaiah Bond - "Has some diva to him like a lot of wideouts. But he's not that way when he gets on the football field. Intentional worker."

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Billy Walton - "Looks great. Really great athlete."

Tausili Akana - "A little small. Needs to add good weight. Working at SAM and edge."

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Jake Majors - "Really had a good year last year. Did not go to the ground nearly as much. Have to give him credit, he's really made something of himself. You can count on him."

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Tiaoalii Savea - "Better version of Trill Carter."

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Team thoughts:

- Still concerned about stopping the run.

- Speed on offense is different this year.

- Need one or two interior DLs in the portal.

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I'll share more as I get more...

 

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GoHorns1

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1 hour ago, NothinButDaHorns34 said:

Hopefully the summer portal window treats us well in the form of a michigan defensive tackle.

Don’t  forget the UCLA DT, Jay Toia

TTown

Supporters

Wish it was so easy to pick up 2 DL this late. Only real hope there is a Michigan guy or 2 jumps in. And then a bidding war. Usually don't get great ones this late at that position. 

Just hope Baker can develop what we have and go from there.Losing those 2 great ones and J. Ford was always gonna be tough to replace to that level. We seem better on the edges and back end though.  Great notes thanks!

SuperDave0805

Supporters
2 hours ago, hookemrj13 said:

Any BAD reports would be appreciated too. Its not always Kool-Aid season

 

Other than run defense being a question after losing two All-American DTs what bad reports do you want reported on?

Doc Strangemood

Supporters

Fans have always been paranoid over the depth at DT.  This year, UT's the depth at QB is more concerning, IMO.  Who is the fourth team QB?  We've  had to go there before.  A&M had to last year.  Didn't Florida State?  Part of the game. 

Ronald Dayto

Members

Bobby, do you think Tapp can put on an additional 15/20 pounds and play inside.

Red Five

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1 hour ago, Doc Strangemood said:

Fans have always been paranoid over the depth at DT.  This year, UT's the depth at QB is more concerning, IMO.  Who is the fourth team QB?  We've  had to go there before.  A&M had to last year.  Didn't Florida State?  Part of the game. 

If you're playing your fourth-team QB, things are already really bad. You can't stack QBs like that. You should feel extremely fortunate that our 1-2 is what it is. Very, very, spoiled beyond comprehension fortunate. 

The answer is probably Cole Lourde, btw. 

horns96

Supporters

Given Friday's news concerning the Tennessee case, I have very few concerns about landing a NT in the portal.

My only concern is can they get up to speed in PK's defense in 4 months and can they catch TD passes from the FB position on offense.

CoachBobbyFinstock

Supporters

I like the news  on the Arizona DT. We have already upgraded the position if the reports turn to fruition. Carter was the only person we lost that we didn’t expect to potentially lose and the early feedback looks promising.

TY Bobby

Doc Strangemood

Supporters
15 minutes ago, Red Five said:

If you're playing your fourth-team QB, things are already really bad. You can't stack QBs like that. You should feel extremely fortunate that our 1-2 is what it is. Very, very, spoiled beyond comprehension fortunate. 

The answer is probably Cole Lourde, btw. 

Better depth at DT.

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