according to the largest estimate I saw. I thought it was at least 30,000+. There seemed like there were more people than the year before. Seats are easy to find and they usually hand out a program sheet with player's numbers down at the entrances, so look for that.

You could sit on either side of the stadium last year. Most of the later "set" scrimmage action seemed to be on the south end (perhaps due to the construction in the north end zone last year).

The standard scrimmage format is usually:

•  20-25 plays for #1 offense vs. #2 D
•  20-25 plays for #2 offense vs. #1 D

(each starting from their own 30-35; if they fail make a first down, go back to starting point.)

•  Sometimes a second set of 10-15 plays and/or goal line situations from the opponent 25.
•  A live quarter, with kick-offs and punts.

In addition, there is a unique scoring system giving the defense credit (like for turnovers, fumbles and INTs not for TDs) and for sacks. Boom Mofo may have points for big hits; that wouldn't surprise me at all. I'd give a point for every Boom Mofo I hear.  

Instead of #1s vs. #2s, Texas usually creates two teams, one Orange, one White, and keeps a running score through out. Special team players wore tape on their helmets last year.

There are always variations for one reason or another to keep things interesting. Trying to figure out exactly what they're doing is part of the process. If you have been to HS scrimmages, you'll find it somewhat similar. At least the Horns wear the proper jersey numbers. The QBs will often have a different color vests over their jersey; part of that is quick ID for the coaches, but it's also for no hitting the QB. This year should be different.

Seeing how they have had non-public scrimmages of up to 125 plays with totally live hitting on everyone, this year could feature some truly great hits (something I didn't seem much in the last couple of years; they just seemed a little rusty).

This year may have more positions up for grabs than anytime since 2005.

I think Mack said that the 1s will scrimmage against the 1s for a while this year.

(if I remember correctly) Colt saw limited snaps in order to get a better assessment of the backups. I wonder if all the talk of every position being up for grabs will translate into more time by all four qbs.