Bobby Burton

Guys, This board is not going to become what other boards are or have become. First, I don't mind small cuss words, when used in a certain way. Like, "damn, I wish we would have won that game." But I don't like, and we will not allow, cuss words directed at or describing individuals, be they players, coaches or fellow board members, or anyone really. To this point, we have not had a major issue. But I saw a couple over the weekend that I edited. Second, I also do not want to see this board going down the road of becoming a place where certain narratives go unchecked. This coach sucks, or this player sucks, etc., without speaking about why. Right now, Terry Joseph seems to be the punching bag du jour. Well, he wasn't that until Terrance Brooks put his name in the transfer portal combined with a poor performance by the secondary in the spring game. In approximately one week, a rain of fire has come down on Joseph that I think is unfair. It's one thing to question, it's another to denigrate or state as absolute his ability as a coach. People will speak to the overall ranking of the secondary yet neglect Texas improved its third-down defense to being one of the best in the nation this past year. Clearly, the secondary played a role in that. I'm not sitting here saying we can't all discuss the merits, Rod, Gerry, CJ and I have all done that, but I'm not gonna let a coach or anyone just get assassinated. If that's what you're looking to do, then that needs to be done elsewhere. We started this board because we wanted it to be something different. Free of cliques, free of people talking down to one another or about others, etc. I'm not saying everything is sunshine and roses, because it's not. I am saying there's a respectful way to discuss these things. Thanks, Bobby

Gerry posted an update on Williams earlier today. Texas monitoring the Michigan State DTs. Nothing complete yet at CB.

Texas is rolling. There will be about the same next year most likely.

CJ texted with Sanborn yesterday right after the draft, and like @bourbasted wrote, he is headed to Atlanta. The most coveted non-drafted guys usually make quick decisions post-draft. That's a decent sign for Sanborn that the decision was made so quickly.

Love to hear it!

Media is not bound by HIPPA.

At pick no. 101, the first of the fourth round, to the Carolina Panthers. He and J Brooks will be reunited in Charlotte.

There were. He told some folks he was returning then changed his mind. Walton did something similar.

Off the board with the first pick in the 4th round.

The burnt orange continues.

Type I diabetic would get disclosed to teams. Plenty of NFL players are diabetic. It’s how you deal with it for the most part.

He talks about why the Colts saw through all the smoke. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40033982/adonai-mitchell-colts-nfl-draft-backed-gm-profane-rant

I wrote this elsewhere. I think he goes in the 4th because of his ability as a receiver. However, the reason he has dropped thus far has to be his lack of strength - not his lack of top-end speed. Hard to play in-line in the pros. I think he would immediately be the weakest tight end in the league based on bench reps alone.

He and CJ are definitely working on it.

It apparently did. No one except teams were invited. He ran a 4.42.

There were two major surprises and one pleasant one on Friday. First, T’Vondre was selected early on by the Tennessee Titans. The consensus view of Sweat slipping out of the early rounds apparently wasn’t one the Titans subscribed to despite Sweat’s DUI arrest two weeks ago. Second, Adonai Mitchell slid all the way to no. 52, likely largely on reports that Mitchell was difficult in practice at both Georgia and Texas. Mitchell will now head to Indianapolis where he’ll get a fresh start. And then the pleasant one… Jonathon Brooks became the second consecutive Longhorn to be selected the first running back in the NFL draft. He’s heading to Carolina. ** Anyone who thought Texas lost to a lesser talented Washington team needs to think twice, particularly on offense. Through the first three rounds, UW has had its QB, three wide receivers and both offensive tackles already taken. ** Michigan currently leads with a total of seven players selected in the first. Texas sits at five thus far. The Wolverines might have as many as 13 players selected by the end of today. That’s even heavier attrition than Texas is likely to see. JT Sanders, Christian Jones and Jaylan Ford will all almost assuredly be drafted, which will give the Horns eight picks total for comparison. ** Good luck to Jordan Whittington, Ryan Watts and Keilan Robinson today. Many think they are all on the fringe of being draft picks. View full news story

He said he’s going in. It sometimes takes a couple of days for appropriate paperwork.

Welcome to the party!

Colorado currently is not the concern. The concern is convincing Williams that Texas is the place he needs to be - that's it, that's what the Horns have to do. So far, so good.

Strange call for me but I’m going Xavier Worthy.

I think you constantly reevaluate staff but I don’t think Austin Jordan is one you do that on.

I just texted with him. He says he hasn't said anything like that.

Love this sort of educational benefit tied to NIL. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240424102155/en/Ouro-Teams-Up-with-Texas-One-Fund-with-Multi-Year-NIL-X-World-Wallet-Financial-Empowerment-Program-for-University-of-Texas-Student-Athletes