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Neto Umeozulu “had the best spring of his career,” Flood said. -
Flood said the right tackle job will be a camp battle between Brandon Baker and Andre Cojoe. ”Both guys are going to compete and we’ll see how it plays out in training camp,” he said.
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“It bothers us, too, as coaches,” Flood said regarding the offense’s red-zone issues in big games last season.
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Banks didn’t say much when he was asked about the program taking the next step, but he said the Longhorns “are on that path” to playing for a national title.
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Texas throwing the ball down the field to the tight ends and the development of Helm and Sanders will continue to open doors for the Longhorns in recruiting, Banks said.
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He added that Nick Townsend has had a great summer.
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The camp injuries at running back last season is why Banks and Sark decided to pull the running backs off of special teams.
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On kickoff returns, Banks trusts Tre Wisner and DeAndre Moore.
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Banks said the main issue had had last season with the kickoff return game were the penalties that wiped out good returns.
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A punter who can kick the ball high, far and directionally is what the Longhorns were looking for in the portal.
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On Endries as a blocker, Banks said the real challenge for him will be when he has to block Anthony Hill or Colin Simmons in a live period for the first time.
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Speed, tackling ability and trust are the three things Banks is looking for in special teamers.
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Banks said the sample of Jack Endries’ blocking at Cal made the staff feel like he’d do well in the running game for Longhorns.
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Banks said the Texas tight end room is “a lot more versatile” with the additions of Emaree Winston and Nick Townsend.
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A Xavier Filsaime mention when Banks mentions potential core special teamers.
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Banks said all three have “home run ability.”
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Regarding the acquisition of Mason Shipley, Bert Auburn’s struggles on kicks of 45-55 yards played a big role in the decision to get a kicker out of the portal.
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The ability to play the run with lighter boxes allowed the Tampa-2 looks (including the 3-safety looks Texas used against Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl) to evolve. The defense gradually got better and better at it, so they used it more and more.
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PK “feels really good about what we’ve got personnel wise” regarding the pass rush.
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Players knowing the expectations of the staff and how the coaches operate is what’s been the key in staff continuity counting.
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PK’s vision for the defense in 2025: “We’ve just got to keep getting better… Not resting on our laurels.”
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PK on Duane Akina: “I think he’s mellowed out, according to him. He brings a lot of fire.”
