CJ Vogel

Says Derek Williams Jr. has looked like the freshman Derek Williams Jr. and has gained the trust of the staff.

Taaffe says the hype about Parker Livingstone is definitely real. Sure-catcher and vertical threat.

Taaffe says Ethan Burke and Colton Vasek are doing very well. Vasek is making him sound like a truthful man after praising him this offseason.

Taaffe says communication on the field is great in the back seven.

Taaffe was asked if this defense can be better than a year ago: “Sure it can!” Points to Hill, Lefau, Jelani, Malik, Black, Colin all being a year better.

Taaffe says the maturity with Arch has been proven with his ability to check down. Compares him to Sam Ehlinger in their ability to not wanting to take a sack and finding ways to get out of pressure situations.

Taaffe says he watches tape with Michael Huff every day.

Taaffe points to having staff continuity at all three phases of the game as a key reason for why the team has grown over the years.

Michael Taaffe time

Hill says he loves playing on the road — says he loves seeing home fans clear out after a Texas victory.

Hill on taking a day to day approach: “We have to go win week one before we can look ahead to winning week 16.”

On how the defense has changed: Hill says they’ve been doing a good job of tweaking what’s been needed to fit personnel. But shouldn’t be too different from a year ago.

Hill says Arch has done a great job of extending plays with his legs and finding receivers down field.

Xavier Filsaime and Graceson Littleton were mentioned by Anthony Hill Jr. as youngsters really stepping up.

Anthony Hill Jr to start

Getting started in 2-3.

A handful of players will be meeting with the local media inside of Moncrief this morning. Texas is wrapping up on the practice field shortly and we will have updates below. 11 days away from Ohio State!

Huge bummer for Quentin. Grew up and played at Manor, was an awesome talent a few years ago.Really unfortunate to see.

Yes, I think that is exactly what it is. Allow your best 5-7 to stay on the field as long as you can regardless of who is injured. Texas did this exactly when Jake Majors and Cam Williams went down against Clemson. Hayden Conner moved in to center, Cole Hutson came in at left guard and Trevor Goosby was plugged in at right tackle. Texas can do exactly that if faced with injuries during the season now.

Manufacturing depth isn't a bad thing. That's what this is.

Sark on Umeozulu today: “When you’ve got a good fastball, you’ve got to throw a good fastball. His calling card is the physicality and the intensity with which he plays the game.”

Texas LT Trevor Goosby will be sidelined for a practice or two more according to head coach Steve Sarkisian Monday morning. Again, Goosby is not expected to miss much time and it is likely he returns before the week concludes. However, when Goosby went down Saturday during the scrimmage, it was third-year lineman Jaydon Chatman who entered the starting lineup at left tackle. Today, I am told there was some movement on the first team offensive line which aligns with a theory I had earlier this month in regards to Neto Umeozulu and his versatility. The Longhorns bumped Umeozulu out to left tackle, Cole Hutson out to left guard and plugged Connor Robertson into the lineup at center according to a source. We have heard often about the cross-training ability of many offensive linemen currently in Kyle Floods' room, and this further builds on that topic with another veteran getting snaps at tackle.