CJ Vogel

Pretty good watch!

The Longhorns are fully under way in the winter conditioning period. I wanted to share some tidbits that came across my line on this beautiful Friday morning. *** We have mentioned it briefly on Coffee & Football, but there is a concerted effort being made by Quinn Ewers to take this team under his wing. Essentially establishing it as his team so far during winter conditioning. I have heard a pair of positives in regards to early enrollee wide receivers: First, Ryan Wingo is looking the part physically. That was a given coming in, but early on in conditioning he has been holding his own in what has become a crowded WR room. His quickness is really standing out in drills. Also, the straight line speed of Parker Livingstone was noted. On the defensive side of the ball, you can expect to hear Anthony Hill Jr.'s name early and often this offseason as an emerging leader for the Texas defense. He is a tremendous competitor and there are sky high expectations for Hill during his time on the 40 Acres. Also on the LB front, David Gbenda looks like he has not skipped a beat from the season. Gbenda has remained very active in training sessions and in the weight room since the season and that was something pointed out to me as well. The expectation for Gbenda is to take firm control of the MIKE backer spot. DT Alex January is the lone early enrollee on the interior defensive line to begin winter conditioning. There is going to be a lot asked of him ahead of spring football to get him as close to physically ready as possible. So far, he has impressed View full news

Texas just offered 2026 Mayde Creek OLB Kosi Okpala earlier this week as well. Hudl:http://www.hudl.com/v/2MRiu2

Really impressive prospect. Big play waiting to happen.

Their staff is tremendous at getting in early on prospects, especially those that classify as under the radar.

Always wanted to attend that! Fun start to the year w some talented teams

Good way to look at it!

If Texas can see some improvement in the bullpen, it could be a special season.

Especially at the key positions. QB, OL, CB

Coach Pierce was great! Hope y'all enjoy this one!

Three of the most high profile young stars on the Texas Longhorns 2024 roster out to eat earlier this week. This was posted by Colin Simmons' mother, Monica. We talked about Texas dominating DFW as of late, well you can point to these three for the reason behind that. As well as why Texas will continually have a strong foothold in the area for the immediate future.

It was only a matter of time before Sarkisian found the right fit. Those characteristics you listed are what I was hoping Texas would find in its DL hire.

Notable DL production under Kenny Baker at prior collegiate stops: Western Kentucky (2020–22) • WKU had #2 scoring D in CUSA in ‘22 • DL DeAngelo Malone was the 2021 Conference USA DPOY (16.5 TFL & 8 sacks) • Malone named 1st team all conference in ‘20. UT-Chattanooga (2019) • DL Devonnsha Maxwell (1st team All-SoCon) • EDGE Khayann Edwards (2nd team) • DL Telvin Jones (2nd team) Four all conference DL with a conference DPOY in the mix in the last four seasons of collegiate coaching for Baker.

That. Plus is should present an opportunity to Texas to get some youngsters on the field as well early in the season.

Sarkisian isn’t rushing anything and there is no need to. BHarris on the trail. Players don’t meet with pos. coaches daily until closer to spring ball. There is time here.

Hill's biggest improvement in 2024 needs to be his run fits. There were instances of not diagnosing plays quick enough or being overly aggressive. His versatility off the edge and in other parts of the defense is something that also prevents me from wanting to move him to MIKE.

Quinn is the easy answer. Aside from him, I am rocking with Isaiah Bond on offense. Anthony Hill Jr is my No. 1 pick on defense.

To this point, Muhammad against Texas allowed three receptions on seven targets for 50 yards. Only 2 YAC. Allowed a long of 41.

The departure of Jim Harbaugh from Michigan is just another chapter in what has already been a wacky, wild offseason in the month of January. Of course it has big implications on the college football landscape from a national perspective, but more specifically it will have quite the impact on the Longhorns come week two of the 2024 college football season when Texas heads north to Ann Arbor. It got me thinking. Something I don't do often. Just how many returning head coaches and quarterbacks will the 2024 Longhorns face? Well, the answer is this. Texas will face eight returning head coaches and eight first time quarterbacks in 2024. Only three Texas opponents next fall will have the luxury of continuity at HC and QB from this past season. Colorado State – I like what Jay Norvell has going in Fort Collins. The win-loss record wasn't pretty in 2023, but they play tough and the Colorado game proved they don't take mess from anyone. Former Aledo QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will return in 2024. He was 2nd in the Mountain West in passing yards last year with 3,460. Michigan – Obviously the reason for this conversation is Michigan. JJ McCarthy is departing for the NFL Draft and Jim Harbaugh has agreed to take over the LA Chargers. Michigan is losing quite a bit more as well, but a new signal caller and decision maker makes a trip to Ann Arbor look significantly less daunting. UTSA – I had originally thought QB Frank Harris was returning for year eight, however he is not. That leads soon to be redshirt-sophomore Owen McCown to lead the Road Runners next year. And of course, Jeff Traylor is in charge. ULM – ULM just hired former New Mexico OC Bryant Vincent as their new head coach. Offensive minded approach for the Warhawks will be interesting to see how Hunter Herring to takeover for the departed Jiya Wright. Miss State – Will Rogers transferred to Washington after the season to play for Kalen DeBoer, and despite his departure to Alabama will stay at UW. Former Baylor QB Blake Shapen transferred in will compete with 2024 QB Michael Van Buren in the brand new Jeff Lebby offensive scheme. Oklahoma – Brent Venables returns for year three in Norman. After a step in the right direction in 2023, it is likely the defensive once again leads the way for the Sooners in 2024. Jackson Arnold will be a first year starter, but he will be doing so behind a brand new offensive line from this past season. Georgia – The most complete team in the country will see both its head coach and quarterback return from what ended up being a disappointing 13–1 season. Vanderbilt – Head Coach Clark Lea is back for year four. Vanderbilt isn't the dumpster fire it once was, but still lacks blue-chip talent. At quarterback you can expect a new face. Former QBs Ken Seals (TCU) and AJ Swann (LSU) each transferred out this offseason. Florida – Somehow Billy Napier is still the head coach of the Florida Gators, but the question is whether or not he will be employed by the date of this meeting in 2024. Surprisingly to me, Graham Mertz wasn't too bad in 2023. A second year in the system will help, as he will be back for the Gators next fall (hopefully in a number that isn't #15.) Arkansas – Similarly to Florida, somehow Sam Pittman is back in Fayetteville for 2024. However, the Razorbacks will be without KJ Jefferson who departed for UCF, so no revenge of 2021 for the Longhorns against Jefferson. Instead, Arkansas added former Boise St. QB Taylen Green. Kentucky – This is a fun one. Kentucky should be a team with a mark on the head coaching column, that was the case until A&M brass flipped suit and literally left Stoops on the tarmac. Stoops followed that up by adding former five-star 2021 QB prospect Brock Vandagriff this offseason to replace Devin Leary who is off to the League. Texas A&M – Ah, yes. The beginning of the Mike Elko era is here. How will that go? I guess the better question is how do these eras ever go in College Station. Luckily for Elko, he's got himself a real ballplayer with QB Conner Weigman who will be looking to remain healthy for a full season in 2024. View full news

On the road to a first round draft selection in 2025.

Majors would be my answer. The QB of the OL – all communication goes through him. Leader in the offensive room as well. He is a key cog in the offensive machine Texas is working with.

Gullette was a 4-star by all services prior to his injury senior season.

Mike Elston, previously had worked with Terry Joseph at Notre Dame.