Robert Gilbert

I am not arguing against athletes being ‘school employees’ but this could open up a new can of worms. A couple of thoughts, my wife worked for her college through a Student Works program and did not make her a ‘school employee’. Of course, this was over thirty years ago and things have obviously changed. Secondly, since UT receives federal dollars, could it also be argued that they are Federal employees? I have no idea the answers or even if those are good questions or not. That is why I come here and ask.

Are we looking to sign three or four LBs in 2025?

I am watching it now and I am loving the content. It is just this type of insightful and to the point commentary which has propelled OTF to being the best and most watched YouTube channel covering the Longhorns. Keep up the good work. Get well soon Rod.

I agree with that but let us go into more depth. 2023 was the first year in well over a decade that UT lived up to expectations. As the Spring semester unfolds with the Spring Game, possible additions through the portal, and 2025 recruits committing expectations will continue to rise. I imagine every home game will be a sell out as the fans want to relive the success of 2023 and look forward to seeing SEC opponents for the first in DKR. As we continue to win, the fans’ expectations will continue to soar and explode at each home game.

Depending on which team drafts each player, I can see Mitchell, Worthy, Sweat, Murphy, and Sanders all starting. For example, if KC were to draft either Worthy or Mitchell I believe they could start but not is Miami does.

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His Hudl looks great, especially that very first highlight.

1. I agree, no cap for any player. Let them earn what they can. 2. Two thoughts. Are there 64 teams that are good enough to be apart of a new ‘super conference’? For example should teams like Rutgers or Boston College be apart of this? The more teams the less money to be distributed per team. 3. Exactly 4. Real punishments for real infractions. 5. Something unique needs to be created that will keep the traditions, pageantry, and excitement of college football.

As Ray said, a lot of very smart people making some great points on this topic. I have no idea what is going to happen and I don’t have really any new points to add. But what I would like to see is: 1. some control over NIL…full transparency, multiple year contracts where there are penalties for student if he changes schools 2. I would prefer the 48 team model 3. preserve the regional rivals (UT vs A&M, UT vs OK) 4. Real rules and the power to enforce them (Harbaugh’s cheating at Mich for example) Those are some thought off the top of my head. Far smarter people than me have already made many good suggestions and I am sure this debate, which has been needed for years, is just getting started.

Does anyone know the full story behind UT’s rowing team losing a race during the 2023 championships due to hitting a bird or something similar? I heard CDC mention that several times and I think Bobby mentioned it during one of the Coffee and Football shows. I tried to look it up but could not find anything. Thanks.

I remember people mentioning that Teddy and his success at Louisville was one of the reasons that Charlie Strong was hired at UT. Does anyone know if that was true or was it just some urban myth?

I agree. While Saban would lend a great deal of credibility to any group an older coach, someone like Bill Snyder (if he is able) for example, would really send a message that this is an honest attempt. Pete Carroll, or any former college/pro football, would also be needed, IMO.

Love seeing Baker out on the recruiting trail. I believe that adding Baker and Nansen will elevate an already very good recruiting staff to a level of excellence (from top to bottom) never seen at UT before.

When CDC hired Sark. i thought he would be successful. But he has surpassed all my expectations. He always seems to know what to say and has done so very convincingly.

Gerry and CJ were great together. I am looking forward to many, many more videos.

I have heard people (from several websites and YouTube channels) mention Glasscock as being a key piece of Texas recruiting for three years. However, given Sark’s ability to replace on field coaches with better ones, I fully believe he will hit a home run with Glasscock’s replacement.

Fasusi is a must get for 2025. He will continue the most recent run of great UT olinemen.

Coffee and Football was awesome this morning, as it is everyday. However, the return of Gerry made it ‘winning the Big 12 Championship’ special.

Gerry, great to have you back on OTF. You are far and away the best Texas Longhorn analyst on YouTube. You were a huge part of making OTF the best UT channel and it will only get better.

Looks like a good athlete who would benefit from concentrating on one position. If Nansen likes him, then I do as well.

IMO, this is just the first year, of many to come, of numerous Longhorns being highly rated by the NFL.

If both or even just one would make their way to Austin for a few days or catch a game would be huge news. I am not talking about becoming analysts or have any official capacity with the team, just their presence would be Sports Center level news. It would fuel speculation, discussions, and numerous YouTube vids.

The wording, “He (Bjork) spent a ton of NIL money while he was at Texas A&M” is very odd. As I understand it, the school cannot spend NIL money. Or am I reading too much i to it?

Thanks for your thoughts. Personally I think Niblack has to be in any big package because (I believe I heard this on Coffee and Football) that while Niblack is not a great blocker he is a willing blocker. While he probably cannot handle a 260+ pound DE he should be more than capable of taking on a Sam or Will or a Safety, especially if he is at the H-back. In addition, he would be necessary in any bootleg or play action look. I am sure Rod B might be able to answer how effective is a two back set vs good teams. For example, did we use the two back set effectively against Alabama or any other good to great run defenses we played last year? I do not know that answer. To be honest, that is why I come to onetexasfootball.com and watch OTF videos every day in order to be as well informed as possible. I like many here are members of other sites and ocassionally watch their videos. However, I strongly believe the OTF YouTube channel is the best in the business and I am loving the direction this website is going.