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    CJ Vogel
    As we sit here on a beautiful Friday morning a handful of sleeps ahead of spring football kicking off it is worth the laugh to sit here and ponder over how spring break has changed for student athletes.
    The trips to South Padre or Destin has turned into a first class flight to Jamaica or Cancun. It is rather remarkable to sit here and reflect on how spring break has evolved in the NIL era.
    But regardless, one last opportunity for the team to sit back and relax prior to spring football kicking off on Tuesday.
    The Texas team will get back to the weight room Monday morning for one last lift before getting to work. Over the next month, the 15 practices will provide a sneak peak at the 2024 team for anyone interested.
    One of the most anticipated Pro Days in recent Texas history will take place Wednesday, March 20. For guys like Jordan Whittington, Jaylan Ford and Keilan Robinson, it is a massive opportunity to get in front of NFL scouts and executives for one last audition.
    However, no one will have a bigger opportunity to impress than Quinn Ewers who will be throwing live for the scouts in attendance. This is not an uncommon practice to see the current QB throw at Pro Days. Texas has had former QB David Ash throw for the last couple of years at Pro Days. Though with a future first rounder on roster at the moment, one extra chance to get in front of NFL personnel was something Sarkisian and Ewers did not want to pass up.
    Regardless, the next week should be very fun in regards to team coverage.
    The next month should be a blast when you add in recruiting coverage and the number of big visit weekends set to hit the 40 Acres.
    March Madness applies to more than just the hardwood.
    Gerry Hamilton
    Texas exited the Big 12 Tournament with a 78-74 loss to Kansas State in the 2nd round, the first game for the Longhorns.
    Now comes the question of where will Texas be seeded on Selection Sunday at 6 p.m. eastern time.  
    With the loss, falling to a No. 10 seed would likely be the best case scenario for Texas (20-12, 9-9). Getting off the 8/9 seed line and not being tasked with taking on UConn (again), Tennessee or Purdue would be welcomed as all three teams are not ideal matchups for the Longhorns.
    Texas NCAA Tournament seeding scenarios
    The Longhorns are going to be a No. 8, No. 9 or No. 10 seed in the tournament. Moving toward a No. 9 or 10 with the upset loss to Kansas State Wednesday. 
    Joe Lunardi has Texas a No. 9 seed following the loss last night. One projection (Jerry Palm), has Texas a No. 9 seed - same as before the loss. 
    NCAA Men’s Basketball NET Rankings (March 1)
    Texas fell from No. 25  to No. 28 in NCAA NET after the Big 12 Tournament loss. 
    The Longhorns are 5-9 in Quad 1 games, 3-2vs. Quad 2, 5-1 vs. Quad 3 and 7-0 vs. Quad 4. 
    Kansas State is No. 70 in NCAA NET, and would be a fourth Quad 2 win for the Horns.
    Should the Horns advance to Thursday, Iowa State would be a Quad 1 win opportunity on a neutral court. Iowa State is No. 9 in NCAA NET. 
    T-Rank 
    Texas fell from No. 19 to No. 20 in Bart Torvik’s rankings after Wednesday night. 
    2024 Ken Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings
    Texas checks in at No. 25 after being No. 23 prior to the Kansas State loss.
    Bobby Burton
    The first spring practice schedule is set. The Horns take to the practice fields at 9am on Tuesday, March 19.
    The next day, Texas will host its annual pro day for NFL prospects.
    Then the Horns return to the practice field on Thursday. The Texas staff will be hosting a high school coaches clinic that day as well.
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