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A couple of Texas players were available via Zoom this evening with the media. Notes and quotes below. *** DB Jahdae Barron — Barron was asked about the effort the team has displayed this so far this offseason. Says it’s very important for the team to get — “He’s amazing, very smart player.” Barron on Andrew Mukuba. — I asked Barron about playing outside, inside and safety to which he said it helps the entire secondary to know what the extra roles are of the defense in the secondary. He can relate to the nickels, the outside corners and the safeties with each call or look. Barron mentioned communication is crucial. Barron added, some challenges at nickel is reading your red-green lights. Reading the keys and knowing when to fire. You are always on alert at nickel, says Barron. — Barron says there are six guys playing 2-3 different positions right now in the secondary. “I am loving everybody in the secondary right now.” — Barron says he has spoken with some folks who have been injured, adding that their maturity will grow as a result. Spoke about the leadership on roster helping grow in this trying time with injuries. — “Coach Sark and that staff, they recruit heck of a ballplayer at every position.” Barron says the depth is there for Texas at positions even with injuries. — “C4 going down, he was a leader… I know the guys that we have to lead one another is tremendous.” — Barron spoke about new analyst Scotty Hazelton in the DB room, says the focus has been efficiency across the board. — Barron says WR Silas Bolden has been a standout of the newcomers in the pass game. Also shouted out DeAndre Moore as one more wide receiver this fall camp. “I have been loving (DeAndre Moore’s) performance… He has been stepping up in the run and blocking game.” — *** — Quinn Ewers On the RB injuries: “First off, it definitely hurts to see that go down. Injuries do happen, it’s a part of the game we play and it sucks. Coach Sark and Coach Choice do an incredible job recruiting.” — Ewers says when Silas Bolden first arrived on campus he could tell immediately how much he cared about the game of football. — Ewers says the first scrimmage wasn’t as good as he would have hoped, but that is why the team is out there working to improve each day. — When asked if running the football was something he would be more open to, Ewers said he would do anything in the game plan to help the team win games. — “The biggest thing for Barryn (Sorrell) is being able to pull anyone along.” — About Moore and Cook, Ewers says the biggest thing right now is just being more comfortable on the field. He added their understanding of the game has improved a lot and learned from the three WRs from a year ago. “I think they are in a good position right now.” — On RT Cam Williams and his growth: “I think he has done a great job over there.” “A guy with his size and his strength, he is going to be able to do it all.” — Ewers says this fall camp has been great for him to develop muscle memory to step up in the pocket and feel more comfortable there.

Yep

I’ve not heard much positivity from this one with Clark.

My bad???

I don’t believe Blackwell’s injury is serious

He was not mentioned by Sark

The player in reference to the post above is freshman RB Christian Clark. OTF was told he landed awkwardly and went down in pain and was unable to get off the field under his own power.

On the reasoning for holding off on the name in the original copy, it is a couple things. Most importantly it is for the coaching staff/trainers to notify the parents of the player. For them to find out through a tweet or a post on a board that their son is hurt and severity to not have been disclosed is something I would imagine does not sit well with any mother.

Sources have indicated to OnTexasFootball the injury bug bit again at practice Monday afternoon. We do not know severity at this point and we are withholding the name of the player. UPDATE: Given another source has mentioned the name, we will say the player referenced above is freshman RB Christian Clark. We still do not know the severity of the injury, although it sounds like a non-contact injury.

Texas Head Coach Steve Sarkisian is speaking with the media via Zoom Monday afternoon. Typically these will be held in-person, however an event at the Moody Center provided difficult travel to the area so we are turning the clocks back to 2020 today. Notes and quotes below: *** — Sarkisian in his opening statement: “Today’s practice was as good as we have had in quite some time.” Sarkisian says Texas had great mental “One thing that showed up today, and definitely showed up in the scrimmage, was the defense’s ability to attack the football.” Sunday was an off day, there was a walk-through this morning and a practice in shells today. — “Saturday’s scrimmage was highly competitive.” Sark adds there were a few presnap penalties — offsides, false starts etc. — On chemistry between Quinn and the WRs: “Isaiah (Bond) played really well.” Sarkisian says all three transfers caught plenty of balls on Saturday in the scrimmage and the rapport is building with Ewers thanks to extra rotations with the 1’s and 2’s. Sarkisian says they have rotated the WRs and the TE’s regularly on a daily basis. — Sarkisian says this is kind of that week where things might catch a lull, which is why he was so pleased with the intensity of practice today. Not quite fresh for fall camp, but not 100% ready to prepare for CSU. — “we really need a top 44.” Sarkisian was asked about his confidence in a starting lineup and pointed to the non-con slate vs. longer season. There will be specific packages for a few guys as well this far. — Asked about walk-ons, Sarkisian points to LB Marshall Landwehr and RB Colin Page. “Those two guys have stood out to me.” — Sarkisian says the Texas front might be a bit more versatile and different this year than a year ago. Says the staff will have to adapt to their strengths. — Sarkisian says both freshmen RB were introduced to college football on Saturday in the scrimmage. Both put the ball on the ground, but showed some nice spots. Sarkisian pointed to Blue and Baxter coming over to discuss their first college scrimmages to help ease them into it. — Sarkisian: “We are seeing the best version of Barryn Sorrell than in any of the previous three years.” — Sarkisian says the staff is looking at the RB position creatively in regard to possible position changes. Mentioned moving a body or two from the defensive side of the ball. — Sarkisian singled out a few cornerbacks. Saying “we are in a pretty good spot there.”

He's been doing well, hearing positives. Consistency is key

Georgia Tech is coming to play for the blue chippers in 2025!

Love it!!

There has been so much smoke around Juan Davis, I have to imagine he falls into this category – even with Helm and Niblack. I have just heard his name far too much for him to not be in this conversation. Cam Williams is my pick however. Too big, too patient, too strong. He will be just fine at RT.

The first batch of preseason All Americans has been released by USA Today Monday morning. Kelvin Banks received first team honors, as the SEC makes up 11 slots on the roster. The full first team selection roster: QB Carson Beck (UGA) RB Quinshon Judkins (Ohio State) RB Ollie Gordon (Oklahoma State) WR Luther Burden (Missouri) WR Tetairoa McMillian (Arizona) TE Colston Loveland (Michigan) OT Kelvin Banks (Texas) OT Will Campbell (LSU) OG Tate Ratledge (Georgia) OG Donovan Jackson (Ohio State) C Parker Brailsford (Alabama) Defense: EDGE James Pearce (Tennessee) EDGE Ashton Gillotte (Louisville) DL Mason Graham (Michigan) DL Howard Cross III (Notre Dame) LB Danny Stutsman (Oklahoma) LB Harold Perkins (LSU) LB Jay Higgins (Iowa) CB Will Johnson (Michigan) CB Denzel Burke (Ohio State) DB Malaki Starks (Georgia) DB Caleb Downs (Ohio State)

Interesting stuff. How close is each campus to a Whataburger? Probably the more important question

Great stuff Blake!

2025 Mansfield Timberview DB Nathan Tilmon will make his decision tomorrow. Utah, TCU and Texas are the final three in the decision

The one thing they do have is the best OT tandem in the country, but I am with you. I believe I had them seventh in my SEC preseason rankings.

Alan Bowman might be 27 at this point.

I am pretty sure OK State returns like 20 starters as well.

Georgia Ohio State Oregon Texas Ole Miss Alabama Utah Missouri Notre Dame Michigan

Banks might be my No. 1 knowing that Texas has a heck of a backup ready in Arch, rather than what know of at LT. In the case of Banks going down, I bet we see Conner move to LT and Neto/Hutson move into LG.

I am actually all the way in on Oregon and Ole Miss this year. I have bought all of the Oregon stock

Love that bet