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Sarkisian says the mental focus and intensity must improve due to the fatigue and heat of fall camp. Sark says he thought practice 1 one was competitive and that his team looked fast.

“I thought the guys overall — it was a good first day. I thought they were intentional with their approach.”

Steve Sarkisian is off the practice field (and back into air condition) to speak with the media for the first time this fall camp. notes and quotes in the comments below.

Quarterbacks and offensive line the first groups off the bus. DeAndre Moore the first player on the field coming in off a golf cart.

Phew😅

On the list!

It certainly could be. There is not a position right now that is lacking depth.

Brad Spence coming from the 2nd level against Texas in 2024. You see the immediate pop on Kelvin Banks — though it’s the chip from Wisner and eventual climb of Ewers that creates the sack.

Brad Spence from the top EDGE position coming around on a stunt to blitz through the middle. OL unable to hit him square and Spence was quick enough to get after Brady Cook

Trey Moore (top) using his spin and dip to get around the RT for a sack on Taylen Green.

Trey Moore in a bear front playing the spy role against Arizona State. This feels like a role he’d be asked to use often in 2025.

Analysis of Brad Spence and Trey Moore Musical Chairs The conversation regarding the positions Trey Moore and Brad Spence would play on the field in 2025 has reached a peak following the news Tuesday that Spence has moved to a full-time EDGE position. In fact, it is BUCK where Spence is believed to be moved to – right behind Colin Simmons on the depth chart. But I wanted to provide some insight on why the move was made. On the surface, it may not make a whole lot of sense. Trey Moore is listed at 6-foot-3-inches and 249 pounds on the Texas roster, while Brad Spence comes in at 6-foot-2 and 241 pounds. When watching Brad Spence play ball for Arkansas in 2024, even as an off-ball linebacker, there is a clear heavy-handedness to his game. Spence brings a significant punch when engaging with would-be blockers and is quick to disengage without needed to move from his position all too much. On the flip side, speed is more the name of the game for Trey Moore. Finesse moves like the spin move and dip and rips were what allowed Trey Moore to see significant production in the 2nd half of the season. Though, that finesse approach brings displacement at times. When looking at holding the edge in run support, this favors the play style of Spence just a bit more. I don't have GPS speed numbers for either, but there were times a year ago where Trey Moore dropped back into coverage and fared well. This also gives Texas the opportunity to put two 240+ pound linebackers on the field together for jumbo situations. Altogether, the arsenal for the Texas pass rush continues to improve. Should be interesting to see how both are deployed in 2025.

I asked Flood about 3rd quarter woes in the back half of the season in 2024. Flood says there wasn’t one specific area that caused for tough quarters, but more how the game took on the life of its own. Mentioned he didn’t want to manufacture just to give an answer, but that they certainly aren’t wanting to have dry spells at any point through the game as an OC

Flood says he doesn’t think the offense will be drastically different but that Texas will certainly tailor towards the strength of the personnel on the field. “Systematically, we have a really strong foundation.”

Flood says the staff had been doing some work with the Coleman brothers online before they arrived in Austin for the summer. But he has liked seeing how they moved so far this summer.

Flood says Cole Hutson is absolutely ready to be the QB of the OL.

“The standard we have year to year, that doesn’t change.” — Flood

Kyle flood time.

Banks adds Lance Jackson as well

“Littleton and Townsend” Banks was asked who can standout amongst the newcomers.

Banks says the kick return game a year ago was mostly a non factor out of opportunity than anything.

Banks was asked what traits they look for with freshmen to play special teams: speed, trust, physicality “If you can flat out run, you are going to play special teams.”

“Jack Endries gives us a proven pass receiver and a proven guy in the box.”

TE room is much more versatile with the freshmen and portal addition says Banks.