CJ Vogel

wanted to add this... the secondary does not communicate well in tight splits, even in man coverage. I bet Texas goes back to a couple WR inserts against UF.

I thought this was interesting, and important given some of the challenges facing the Texas offense. Florida loves to bring pressure. I charted 39 passing plays for South Carolina in their victory in The Swamp a week ago. 12 of those 39 snaps saw Florida bringing 6+ rushers at the snap. Now, keep in my, South Carolina is very RPO heavy. So some of those triggers were the result of keys that RPOs typically bait defenders into. But, the splits between number of blitzers brought on a given pass snap is interesting. 3 or less: 4 snaps 4-man pressure: 21 snaps 5-man pressure: 2 snaps 6-men or more: 12 snaps Texas has been pressured often up the middle with the G–C–G trio being targeted. That will be an area of the game I look for Florida to test from the start. One other note on 6-man pressure packages from the UF defense – 10 of the 12 were in the first half. South Carolina led 17–10 at halftime and after two possessions, it was 24–13. The deficit took away Florida's aggressiveness. Something to keep in mind for Saturday.

Texas tried on the first drive. After that keep, Oklahoma played for the give on every read after that. Said we will live with the run up the middle, but not risking it with Manning's legs. Worked out for them

Texas right now averaging 142.20 yards per game on the ground.

Loved it. That quick move up the field was so smooth. Just an effortless athlete all the way through.

I'll give you both a lot of credit. I am to the point where the drag of a monotonous offense and lackluster special teams has taken a toll on the belief I had with this team to begin the season. Again, if it ever clicks, the talent will compete with anyone. But that's the question – will it ever click?

The defense will win a lot of games. It's as good as any in the country. If the offense and special teams are even just consistently average, this team still has a lot of potential. Let's see how this weekend goes.

Absolutely not.

Or even better: instill some discipline. Special teams is boring. It is not fun. But it is where you truly separate yourself with discipline and which team truly cares about the small details of the game of football. Look at the Alabama dynasty. Look at the Georgia run under Kirby. Look at the Patriots dynasty. Those coaches cared deeply about the world of special teams. Texas has had moments – field goal blocks, punt returns, etc. But the list is far too long. That's a lack of discipline. You either coach it, or you allow it.

Sarkisian said he would not reassess his special teams coordinator following the loss to Oklahoma on Saturday. When asked if he would elaborate on that a bit further, this was the answer: "I think history is the best indicator of the future, and and we've been good on special teams for quite some time around here. You know, I have a lot of faith in Coach Banks and his schemes. And I have a lot of faith in our players to get that done. Sometimes you go through lulls like you do on offense or like you do on defense, and I don't question our ability to coach our way out of that – compete our way out of that to get back to the standard of which we play special teams."

Texas Special Teams Issues *** Quite a list since 2024. 2026 Oklahoma 2026 – Kickoff out of bounds Oklahoma 2026 – Punt blocked for a touchdown Oklahoma 2026 – Missed go-ahead field goal Tennessee 2026 – Punt return allowed for touchdown Tennessee 2026 – Kickoff out of bounds Tennessee 2026 – ill-advised fair catch negates Jermaine Bishop Jr.'s 22-yard return UTSA 2026 – Lance Jackson block in the back negates a 34-yard punt return UTSA 2026 – Jelani McDonald holding on punt return (offsetting penalty) UTSA 2026 – Derek Williams Jr. facemask on punt return gives UTSA ball at midfield UTSA 2026 – Kohen Brown holding on kickoff return, Texas starts drive at own 8-yard line Ohio State 2026 – Ryan Niblett muffed punt return 2025 Michigan 2025 – Ryan Niblett fumbles kickoff return, allows for immediate Michigan touchdown Michigan 2025 – Kobe Black block in the back negates 11-yard punt return Michigan 2025 – 51-yard kickoff return allowed Georgia 2025 – Onside kick recovery allowed Georgia 2025 – Warren Roberson holding negates 59-yard KOR. Texas starts drive at UT18, rather than UGA41 Georgia 2025 – 44-yard kickoff return allowed Miss State 2025 – Missed 29-yard FG Kentucky 2025 – 11-yard kickoff return sets up starting field position at TEX10 Kentucky 2025 – illegal snap on Lance St. Louis. Backs ball up to TEX19. Florida 2025 – Punt block results in safety for Florida UTEP 2025 – Warren Roberson block in the back ... Texas starts at their own 8-yard line UTEP 2025 – Warren Roberson block in the back ... Texas starts at own 44, instead of UTEP46. 2024 Arizona State 2024 – Missed 38-yard game-winning field goal as time expired Arizona State 2024 – Missed 49-yard go-ahead field goal with 1:39 left in 4Q Arizona State 2024 – Running into punter by Michael Taaffe extends drive for ASU. Ends up with 3 points. SECCG Georgia 2024 – Matthew Golden 11-yard opening kickoff return SECCG Georgia 2024 – Missed 51-yard field goal SECCG Georgia 2024 – Missed 42-yard field goal SECCG Georgia 2024 – Georgia fakes punt on 4th and 5 in the 4th quarter while tied 13–13 Texas A&M 2024 – blocked punt allowed Texas A&M 2024 – Missed 48-yard field goal at the end of the 1st half Georgia 2024 – Warren Roberson holding on punt return. Drive starts at TEX5. UTSA 2024 – Amari Niblack block in the back on punt return. Drive starts at TEX4. UTSA 2024 – Michael Taaffe holding on 10-yard Silas Bolden punt return On the season: Field goals were 16–25. Field goals from 40+ yards: 6–14. Punting: Ranked 103rd in the country at 40.78 average. I am sure there are plenty others that I missed.

I still would argue Arch is very, very good throwing the deep pass.

I don't mean this as a shot, but the idea that the 4th year quarterback isn't familiar with his 3rd year WR, 2nd year WR and one of the most talented WRs in the country does not mean a single thing to me. It's a poor argument. NCAA Passing leaders: 1. Oregon State QB Braden Atkinson ... first year at Oregon State 3. North Texas QB Tayven Jackson... first year at UNT 6. Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer ... first year at VT 7. Wake Forest QB Gio Lopez ... first year at Wake 9. Alabama QB Keelon Russell ... first year starter You either get it or you don't.

It could, but five games in it should not be an issue still. At the end of the day, I think he is being told not to run and take hits which is why we've seen the throws beyond the LOS and hesitancy. The hits in the past vs. Oho State 24, Texas A&M 24, and Miss State 25 have taken their toll on him. Additioanlly, the head coach/play caller and two other coaches on staff have a say on the quarterback. Part of me thinks there are too many cooks in the kitchen. Who does he actually listen to? Who actually gets through to him? right now it looks like all three are falling flat when it comes to getting through to him and developing him at the level he should be at.

I get the sentiment, but the turnover at wide receiver is so far down the list of issues, or reason for issues, with this passing game. I have no reason to believe the passing game would be any better with Moore or Livingstone in the offense.