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I realize Choate's time frame. My bad, I was not as clear as I could have been. But I never said Choate was there in 2024, just that our LB play suffered without Choate. Choate and PK had a history and understanding which allowed them to work together better than PK and Nansen. Yes the offense was the main problem in 2010. Call the 2010 D what you will but.... Yes there was a defensive drop-off from 2009 to 2010 and it was not just the offense. 2.2 yds per rush allowed in 2009 vs 3.5 yds per rush allowed in 2010 3.8 yds per play allowed in 2009 vs 4.6 yds per play allowed in 2009 16.7 ppg allowed (12th in FBS) 2009 vs 23.7 ppg allowed (49th in FBS) 2010. Texas lost 4 2009 defensive starters (36% of starters lost to the NFL). 2010 NFL draft: IDL/Edge/LB Lamaar Houston, DE/Edge/LB Sergio Kindle, Safety Earl Thomas and MLB Rod Muckelroy Texas talent drop-off with 2010 starters and contributors- DT Tyrell Higgins, Edge/LB Dravanti Johnson, MLB Dustin Earnest, Safety Christian Scott. (19 starts and 47 games played). These 4 were not drafted or NFL players. We had better defensive talent in 2009 than 2010.

HOOK 'EM ROYAL TEXAS FIGHT 🏈

2025 Texas OL lacked power, cohesion and mentality. Goosby gained 13 lbs, Siani 15 lbs, Baker 7 lbs, Robertson 4 lbs, Seymore 1 lb. Seems like good weight gained by the tackles and Baker. Guessing Robertson and Seymore gained muscle and lost body fat. Believe we will see more power and physicality after a productive off-season. Goosby's shoulder is also healthy. If we can be more cohesive as Goosby also said, we could be in for a very welcomed improvement in effective physicality. Hopefully reduce OL presnap penalties.

Huge 2024 Texas defensive fan. Our secondary was not the same in 2025 after Gideon and TJ left. Our LB play suffered without Choate imo. PK and Nansen did not seem to mesh. PK has needed the right combo of coaches to succeed at the highest level imo. I am a PK fan but it had run its course due to fit, style and limitations. Sark is hungry and he believes a rejuvenated Will can work from the top down to control the defensive operations and improve the defense play. The style suits Sark more so than bend but don't break. Bobby would know, seems likely Vandy 4th Q disfunction was an issue that led to a more serious look at making a change. Will improved our D in 2008 and transformed us into an elite defensive unit in 2009. 2010 D was a dropoff due in part to the draft. We did not have the needed talent in 2010 on defense. Evals were off with a few 2010 defenders. There was no portal back then to fill in the defensive gaps like now.

Kohen Brown's best long term position may be free safety.

Texas helped Sales get his NIL bump. Hopefully in the end LSU is just helping Royal get his Texas NIL bump.

CBS gave a valid singular reason to exclude us from their top tier, our tough schedule. Non-conference #2 seed Ohio St loss was part of a 3 loss season. Had we lost 2 games instead of 3, Texas would have been a lock for the CFP. I again see highly ranked Ohio St on our schedule plus 9 SEC games. In 2026, Texas is playing 4 teams that made the 2025 CFP (seeds 2, 6, 7, 8). In addition to 4 CFP teams, Texas plays an a pesky MSST that took us to overtime, Florida that beat us, at MO, at TN and at LSU. I personally believe a 9-3 record against our really tough schedule could very well mean we are CFP worthy. But I don't want to be on the bubble needing a CFP vote. Texas must set the CFP bar at 10-2 or better and you are in. Anything worse could prevent a CFP appearance.

Our player trio is the best of the bunch. Enjoy your time at SEC media days OTF. Looking forward to the OTF coverage.

Thx. My bad, AZ Peat was drafted. That does help AZ. But... In June 2026, read AZ added 6-10 200 PF Maksim Brnović, an elite, highly skilled "jumbo creator" and one of the top European prospects born in 2008. NBA scouts view him as a versatile playmaker with high-level guard skills packed into a big man's frame. He needs to add maybe 10lbs of good weight which is doable. Should be ready to play this fall. Marcus Spears could be a good complement to him. But Marcus could get as many or more minutes at Texas. Again, several teams recruiting Marcus have a spot open for 2026. I still like the chances Texas gets Marcus Spears Jr (if he is reclassified as 2026) - potential playing time and development, HC Miller's Dailyn Swain development proof of concept, current family connection to Texas, friend and former teammate at Texas, close to home (Dallas), great 2026 Texas roster, etc.

Josh and Fong reading the situation (albeit late) and making another clumsy (possibly intentionally) post. They did not need it to be in quotes, making it seem to LWC like a quote from LWC.

2027 prospect 5-star 6-9 210 F Marcus Spears Jr. is the son of former NFL player and ESPN analyst Marcus "Swagu" Spears and former WNBA player Aiysha Spears. Marcus Spears Jr.’s sister, Macaria "Cari" Spears, plays volleyball at the University of Texas. Austin Goosby (Texas freshman) and teammate Marcus Spears Jr. are close friends and played together in youth leagues and at Dynamic Prep in Dallas, Texas. Their longtime relationship extends beyond the court. Both players proved to be the anchors of their squad. Spears was named the Defensive Player of the Year, and they both earned MVP or Character awards at the program's senior events. Marcus Spears Jr was unexpectedly absent from his Drive Nation team's game in Las Vegas. Talks have been swirling over a potential reclassification to 2026 as schools including Arizona, Arkansas, Kentucky, LSU, Texas, and others pursue the elite talent. Like a few others, Texas has exactly one 2026 position open, by design in my opinion. If Marcus Spears Jr is able and decides to reclassify to 2026, it may happen in late July or August so he can enroll in the fall semester. Arizona has potential lottery pick F Koa Pete and returning rotational F Aristode that provides length and perimeter shooting. Arkansas just added Russian 6'11" Frolov to start and 5-star forward Muurinen. Kentucky has elite transfer senior 6-9 F Milan Momcilovic to be an immediate starter and veteran length and physical depth Justin McBride (6-8 Senior) and Ousmane N'Diaye (7-0 Forward). LSU has added European pro transfer 6-10 Michael Ruzic to start and KY transfer senior 6-7 Mouhamed Dioubate Arguably, Texas has the clearest path to significant minutes at PF in 2026/2027. Not a done deal but I believe 5-star 6-9 210 F Marcus Spears Jr will successfully reclassify and play for Texas Longhorns for two seasons beginning in 2026, along with Austin Goosby (1-2 years). 🏀 🤘

Yes. Like most, I believe Goosby can secure a 1st round spot, maybe top 10. Goosby is obviously expected to go pro after this season. After this season, Siani and Baker could go pro. But..... Siani could comeback to move back to LT to elevate his draft stock from maybe round 3/4 to round 1/2 (potentially $+10MM difference). Baker has guard height and tackle wingspan. Baker will make his case for guard this year. Baker has already shown he can pass block at RT. Based on what I've read, Baker is likely in good position to enter the NFL draft in 2027 as a combo OL but it's possible Baker comes back to further improve his draft stock and solidify his preferred position. Camara could get on the field at LT, RT or OG in year 1. Physically Camara is ready to play in year 1 since he is already 6-6 330+lbs with 3 reps x 705lbs squat. No predictions but I would like to see... 2027 OL: LT Siani and RT Camara But no problem if Camara played LG to allow Baker to play RT. I just want to see Camara on the field in year 1. FRENCH FREAK to TEXAS, thrilled with this HUUUUGE recruiting win!

I said it last year and I will say it this year, I don't believe Texas makes the CFP if we lose to OH St. The CFP Committee does not rank teams analytically and perspicaciously. Each committee member has a past along with some tie to a school/conference as such each has favorites, dislikes, competitors, rivals and possibly enemies. A CFP committee majority is systematically and institutionalized to be factional, potentially vs an SEC team under the right circumstances. Some CFP committee members are outright biased against Texas. Winning teams but less talented than elites are often given a generous ranking due to avoiding losses by way of a manageable schedule. Talented teams with many future NFL players often do not get the respect they deserve if they have 1 too many losses vs a tough and talented schedule. The CFP Committee is often framing arguments around mistake prone polls to reverse engineer their preferred CFP rankings. All 9-3 SEC teams are vulnerable to being left out of the 12 team CFP.

Camara, Fakatou, LWC, Sales, Johnson and Sherrard have yet to.......publicly.......commit.

Best 5 man TX WR class in history could be Royal, Sales, Thrower, Brown and Garror. 🤪😜😝😂

LSU is going to have a deep WR/ATH class (4 WR commits already) but hopefully it won't include Royal. LSU QB room is not as good as the TX QB room imo. Sark wants Royal as much as any TX WR target ever imo. We are going to be recruiting Royal through the whistle. Believe our superior QB room, pro WR route tree, friendly WR offense and proven WR speed development is very attractive to Royal. Our offensive coaches can win out. Some chance Sales helps us. TX NIL should be what it needs to be in the end. Can you imagine? QBs Lacy and Bell, Bishop in the slot, Royal and Sales/Lockett on the outside. 5* Cooper and 5* LWC at RB. Townsend, Winston and BWilliams at TE. Swanson and Camara on the OL. Go add a top proven portal OL to fill in a gap. On paper, nobody would be more dangerous than that Texas offense imo.

Believe LWC will commit to Texas but was not thinking June.

It is legit. Texas seat locations are known to the original buyer so your seller likely knows he has those tickets to sell. You should get your tickets. If not, a refund is what they are obligated to do. You are financially protected if you use a credit card. Rare but any online site could be forced to issue a refund. A last minute refund has happened to me once.

I asked AI some questions, including a question like yours a moments ago. AI responses to my questions. The Big 12's use of a First Amendment strategy is a highly calculated, aggressive legal maneuver. While you are entirely correct that a standard breach-of-contract claim based on the bylaws seems more direct, the conference introduced the First Amendment precisely because the Texas Attorney General escalated the battle into a constitutional arena. The First Amendment strategy significantly strengthens the Big 12's position, serves as their ticket to federal court, and counters the massive state-level interference they are facing. 1. Why the First Amendment? (The "Freedom of Association" Shield) The Big 12 is invoking the constitutional right to Freedom of Association. Under established U.S. constitutional law, private, voluntary organizations (like a sports conference) have the right to associate with whoever they want, set their own internal standards, and self-govern without government interference. The Problem: If the Big 12 just argued "Texas Tech broke our contract," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would use the power of the state to counter-sue, claiming the bylaws violate state antitrust laws or tortiously interfere with Texas Tech's business. The Solution: By using the First Amendment, the Big 12 is arguing that the State of Texas (via AG Paxton) is violating the conference's constitutional rights by trying to force them to accept an athlete who breaches their core ethical standards. Constitutional rights trump state laws and antitrust claims. 2. Is This Just to Get It into Federal Court? Yes, primarily. [1] Avoiding "Home Cooking": Brendan Sorsby already won an injunction in a Lubbock County state court (Texas Tech's home turf). If the Big 12 filed a standard contract dispute in Texas state court, they would likely face a heavily biased environment protective of Texas Tech and influenced by state politics. Establishing Federal Jurisdiction: To get a case into federal court, you must raise a "federal question." By asserting that a state official (Paxton) is violating their First Amendment rights, the Big 12 guarantees the case will be heard by a federal judge, completely bypassing the local Texas state courts. [1] 3. Does the First Amendment Weaken or Strengthen the Big 12's Position? It heavily strengthens their position. If they only used standard contract law...By using the First Amendment... They would be locked in a messy legal debate over whether Sorsby's bets "materially harmed" the conference.They possess a constitutional shield, arguing the government cannot force a private group to change its ethical rules. Paxton could paralyze them with state-level antitrust and $200M tortious interference threats.They can completely neutralize Paxton's threats by framing his actions as unconstitutional government overreach. A local Texas judge could rule that Texas Tech's state interests outweigh the conference's bylaws.A federal judge must prioritize the U.S. Constitution over Texas state preferences. 4. Why Couldn't They Just Rely on the Agreed Bylaws? Normally, they would. Member schools sign a contract agreeing to adhere to the bylaws and submit to supermajority votes. However, Texas Tech broke the chain of command by hiding behind a state court injunction and inviting the Texas Attorney General to threaten the conference with a $200 million liability. Because Texas Tech used the legal power of the State of Texas as a weapon to freeze the conference bylaws, the Big 12 was forced to deploy a federal constitutional argument to shatter that state-level protection.

I asked AI some questions, here are the AI responses. The Big 12's use of a First Amendment strategy is a highly calculated, aggressive legal maneuver. While you are entirely correct that a standard breach-of-contract claim based on the bylaws seems more direct, the conference introduced the First Amendment precisely because the Texas Attorney General escalated the battle into a constitutional arena. The First Amendment strategy significantly strengthens the Big 12's position, serves as their ticket to federal court, and counters the massive state-level interference they are facing. 1. Why the First Amendment? (The "Freedom of Association" Shield) The Big 12 is invoking the constitutional right to Freedom of Association. Under established U.S. constitutional law, private, voluntary organizations (like a sports conference) have the right to associate with whoever they want, set their own internal standards, and self-govern without government interference. The Problem: If the Big 12 just argued "Texas Tech broke our contract," Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would use the power of the state to counter-sue, claiming the bylaws violate state antitrust laws or tortiously interfere with Texas Tech's business. The Solution: By using the First Amendment, the Big 12 is arguing that the State of Texas (via AG Paxton) is violating the conference's constitutional rights by trying to force them to accept an athlete who breaches their core ethical standards. Constitutional rights trump state laws and antitrust claims. 2. Is This Just to Get It into Federal Court? Yes, primarily. [1] Avoiding "Home Cooking": Brendan Sorsby already won an injunction in a Lubbock County state court (Texas Tech's home turf). If the Big 12 filed a standard contract dispute in Texas state court, they would likely face a heavily biased environment protective of Texas Tech and influenced by state politics. Establishing Federal Jurisdiction: To get a case into federal court, you must raise a "federal question." By asserting that a state official (Paxton) is violating their First Amendment rights, the Big 12 guarantees the case will be heard by a federal judge, completely bypassing the local Texas state courts. [1] 3. Does the First Amendment Weaken or Strengthen the Big 12's Position? It heavily strengthens their position. If they only used standard contract law...By using the First Amendment... They would be locked in a messy legal debate over whether Sorsby's bets "materially harmed" the conference.They possess a constitutional shield, arguing the government cannot force a private group to change its ethical rules. Paxton could paralyze them with state-level antitrust and $200M tortious interference threats.They can completely neutralize Paxton's threats by framing his actions as unconstitutional government overreach. A local Texas judge could rule that Texas Tech's state interests outweigh the conference's bylaws.A federal judge must prioritize the U.S. Constitution over Texas state preferences. 4. Why Couldn't They Just Rely on the Agreed Bylaws? Normally, they would. Member schools sign a contract agreeing to adhere to the bylaws and submit to supermajority votes. However, Texas Tech broke the chain of command by hiding behind a state court injunction and inviting the Texas Attorney General to threaten the conference with a $200 million liability. Because Texas Tech used the legal power of the State of Texas as a weapon to freeze the conference bylaws, the Big 12 was forced to deploy a federal constitutional argument to shatter that state-level protection.

https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/breaking-news/article/big-12-pursuing-legal-action-against-texas-tech-texas-attorney-general-over-brendan-sorsby-132244341.html The Big 12 Conference has filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech University and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to prevent them from blocking sanctions against quarterback Brendan Sorsby, who was previously deemed ineligible for illegal sports wagering. The legal action seeks to uphold conference bylaws regarding athletic integrity following threats of litigation from the Texas Attorney General's office.

Good move to get the OK AG to weigh in and counter the TX AG threat. Now Yormark/B12 has no excuse not to act. Expect to see B12 take action this month vs TT.

This was expected by many with DV pitching. Loved seeing Oregon strand so many base runners. Our hitting was much more timely. Tomorrow is closer to a pick'em. If RR is healthy and dealing, I like our chances to win at home.

I dont have a rock solid answer for you. But if Sorsby secures a temporary injunction allowing him to play for Texas Tech, the NCAA would appeal and likely immediately petition for an expedited stay pending appeal. The chances of the appellate court granting this expedited stay —sidelining Sorsby again—are moderate to high due to the specific nature of injunction law. AI.... Several factors drive how an appellate court evaluates a motion to stay an injunction: Irreparable Harm: The NCAA would argue that the damage caused by allowing a player who bet on his own team to compete cannot be undone. Sorsby's legal team counters that his mental health and single remaining college season represent irreparable harm that cannot be reversed. The NCAA's Likelihood of Success: In injunction cases, the defending party must prove they are likely to win the ultimate appeal. The NCAA’s argument is straightforward and rigid: precedent in all major sports dictates that betting on your own team (as Sorsby admitted to doing) results in permanent ineligibility. This gives the NCAA a strong legal position. Public Interest and Game Integrity: Appellate courts heavily weigh the "integrity of the game" argument. Permitting an athlete to play while under an active, admitted violation of gambling rules is an unprecedented scenario that appellate judges may be highly motivated to block. Expedited Timeline: Both sides in the lawsuit—currently presided over by Visiting Judge Ken Curry—are seeking a swift resolution due to the looming June deadlines for the NFL Supplemental Draft, making emergency appellate motions very likely. If the appellate court grants the stay pending the full appeal, Sorsby would be barred from playing until the case is ultimately resolved. Sorsby would likely seek to enter the 2026 supplemental NFL draft.