Mack Brown Spring Practice Press Conference Open Thread
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 8:51 AM CST
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PrintRight in the middle of recruiting season, a beautiful thing happens for those Texas fans pining desperately for the sweet salve of football during the interminable wait until fall Saturdays -- spring practice. It means an update to the roster and the obligatory hyperanalysis of jersey numbers, weights, and even a few curious position listings. It means that Mack Brown will discuss the 2010 football team in depth for the first time after generally avoiding the subject during his Signing Day press conference. It means the first serious dialogue on the state of the football team since the disastrous loss to Alabama.
So where else is a better place to spend the 11 am CT press conference than right here with your fellow BONizens? Consider this your open thread.
A few brief questions Brown may address:
- Whither the running game? If this hasn't now become an age-old question, it certainly seems like it. Greg Davis alluded to more work under center in an interview with Mark Schlabach and talked about tinkering with the position of the running back, possibly presaging a move to the pistol, for which there is a growing chorus. Will Brown reveal any more information about the
- Is there an early leader in the battle between Connor Wood and Case McCoy for the (presumably) third-string quarterback job that will keep one of them from redshirting this season?
- How will Garrett Gilbert grow this spring?
- Who will step up in the receiving corps?
- Is there any news on Chris Whaley and/or any truth to the rumblings that he may get a look at tight end?
- Who will receive the three maligned starters along the offensive line who just graduated?
- How much progress will Christian Scott make towards winning a starting safety job with Nolan Brewster sidelined this spring?
- Where are Calvin Howell and Derek Johnson at in their development?
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Your questions pretty much cover the waterfront
I don’t think we’ll get answers to many of these, not now and probably not after the spring game. Mack’s pretty close-mouthed about anything dealing with positional battles, other than “they’re battling” or “they’re pretty even.”
I’m more curious about (1) possible positions switches, and (2) the coaches’ thinking on who will play at what position. This latter is evident from a spring depth chart, which Mack Brown released last spring but I don’t recall seeing before other spring trainings. This “we’re starting here” depth chart gives us a pretty good idea of how the coaches expect the lineup to look.
sq?
anybody know what the SQ designation on the roster after the player’s class means?
i think they go the first week without any depth chart and release one after that.
Per Wikianswers
Squad Member Previous Season But Didn’t Earn Letter.
by future_longhorn_dad on Feb 25, 2010 10:09 AM CST up reply actions
SQ = Special Qualifier...
or Walk On (or at least it used to). But that designation doesn’t seem to match up with everyone now tagged with “SQ”.
Hook ’Em…!
Bah! TexasSports.TV never works from my office.
I’ll have to wait until I get home to try the video.
Which RB will earn starting job by September?
I like Newton, but can he keep the job? Is there even going to be a single starter or more committee work?
Im looking forward to hearing word out of practice about Whaley….
"Texas Till I Die"
No way to know who'll be the "listed" starter
but that hasn’t meant much in recent seasons. Seems like I read that McGee started 4 games last season, Fozzie a few, Newton around 5, Cody J 1. It’s not the backs, it’s the system. And the coaches’ view on who has practiced well, which we never find out until after the game.
With better blocking, and a formation (QB-under-center) that’s more run-friendly, the ground game can return. I honestly expect it will — because I think Colt McCoy was the reason it didn’t the last two seasons. After he got beat to death in 2006 and 2007, I think McCoy was much more comfortable taking the snap 7 yards deep . . . and the game plan was built around his comfort zone. (Not saying that’s wrong, but it definitely impacted our ability to rush the football.)
He was mostly fine in 2006 until that fluke injury against K-State
That was the best line McCoy ever had.
by TheElusiveShadow on Feb 25, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
Tre Newton the Right One Baby
Most well rounded back, great vision. Use Cody in short yardage, send the Bulldozer to the scrap heap, and use Fozzy as a situational back.
First post for me..
Just signed up. Glad to see this Longhorn group online…
The running game was definitely missing last year, but that was in part due to the lack of a true tight-end as well. I have a feeling our WR’s would have had fewer catches but for more yards had we had a true tight end to catch and block for a running game. I think in part the porosity of our O-Line was also due to this.
What I want to see is some stability and talent at the TE spot. Once that position is shored up, I will entertain more thoughts about how we can challenge once again next year.
HOOK 'EM!!!
Horn from Houston
by HornfromHouston on Feb 25, 2010 10:54 AM CST reply actions
Nice to hear from you
Was saying this exact same thing to a friend last night .Not sure where the answer will come from this spring — I think Dom Jones will get a chance, as will Trey Graham. Barrett Matthews is an H-back to me and the coaches would be well advised to put him in that role finally. I don’t believe that DJ Grant is cleared for football activities at this point. I don’t have any hope that Greg Smith can provide anything in the passing game and Darius Terrell won’t be around this spring to get in work at the flex tight end spot — I’m not sure if there is anyone healthy and currently on the roster who can play that position with the departure of Dan Buckner. Yeesh. Not promising.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 10:57 AM CST up reply actions
What would we do without our EBS jokes though?
In seriousness, it sucks that we have the same ol’ problem. I forgot what it was like having a solid, true tight end or two.
by TheElusiveShadow on Feb 25, 2010 11:01 AM CST up reply actions
He still needs his 25-yard catch or touchdown
to earn his way out of that designation. Not seeing it on the horizon.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:05 AM CST up reply actions
Blaine Irby is done
Or so I’ve heard at least… So I’d have to agree with you that it doesn’t look good for the TE position. You make some interesting suggestions, so we’ll just have to see how the coaching staff approaches it. GG throws the ball very differently than Colt did, so there will have to be adjustments all around.. which brings us back around to the running game. I thought Tre Newton was a serviceable back last year, and Cody Johnson brings some size to the table, so I’d like to see a (gasp) two back set from time to time just to keep the defense guessing. A nice play-action counter pass out of that would make my little heart swell with joy.
HOOK 'EM!!!
Horn from Houston
by HornfromHouston on Feb 27, 2010 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
Off-topic, slightly, and I apologize
But you know who would be a devastating flex-end?
Malcom Williams.
He goes 225, which is about what Buckner was. Now, I don’t expect any such role for him, but think about it.
Could see more of the twins look
With Williams playing inside, possibly with Darius White. Might help blocking. Was actually kind of surprised that Williams never got a look there early in the season last year when he wasn’t playing much. I think he may have actually played a few snaps there in the spring game.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:03 AM CST up reply actions
Williams drops too many passes to be trusted with catching the ball near the middle of the field.
A bobbled pass there can turn into an INT.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Feb 25, 2010 11:23 AM CST up reply actions
Anyone get a feed yet?
I know I wasn’t able to get the signing day presser until after it had already begun…
I can't either :(
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
is it on 1300, 1530 or 104.9?
Anyone know if its going to be on the radio?? So far Ive got nothing…
"Texas Till I Die"
Not on 1300 or the Horn
I don’t think because they are carrying national broadcasts at the moment.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:10 AM CST up reply actions
Officially impatient
Been waiting up all morning for this instead of sleeping.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:11 AM CST reply actions
Have now refreshed the page
at least 20 times in the last 12 minutes.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:12 AM CST reply actions
you and me GOBR -
are we the only people that are getting frustrated this thing hasnt started?
"Texas Till I Die"
is ANYONE getting this?
Im holding out hope its not on the radio yet because it hasnt started and they will interupt RSP when it begins…
"Texas Till I Die"
What else could it be right?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
That would be nice
and might expain why Sims isn’t coming. Not holding out hope for that though at the moment.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:14 AM CST up reply actions
Sims is a beast
family from abiliene have been raving about him for a year… We better land Brown!!
"Texas Till I Die"
Got video online
No sound
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Just got sound :)
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Is that a new background or is he in a different room
from the Signing Day presser?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:16 AM CST reply actions
Mack Brown is the best.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Spring practice, aka Episode IV -- The New Hope
Garrett Gilbert as Luke Skywalker?
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:18 AM CST reply actions
Boise St. Staff at Texas this morning
Pretty cool bit of info.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Boise State staff here
More pro style looks then? The Broncos aren’t exactly spread.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:19 AM CST reply actions
Rather talk to Chip Kelly and Oregon
about their running scheme. But not how to keep players in line.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:20 AM CST reply actions
Ive been hoping we go more pro-style
I think we can recruit the talent needed, and keep getting the elite QBs in the country. GG already has pro-style mechanics for his age
"Texas Till I Die"
I'll believe it when I see Mack institute the Hull drill.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Might have to watch some Boise film
and see what he might learn from them.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:21 AM CST reply actions
Acho brothers the new leaders of the defense?
Gonna miss ET there.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:22 AM CST reply actions
Me too
Funny he Mentioned Blake Gideon as a leader.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He's fixin' to be a 3 year starter
Not completely out of the question to see him as a team leader.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
when you know your shit you know your shit, and when you know enough to tell other people what they’re screwing up.. you’re the boss.
by Displaced Longhorn on Feb 25, 2010 2:09 PM CST up reply actions
Emmanuel Acho
Out for the spring
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
OB reporting it
No link because I just got a text about it.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Like the new backdrop logo....Unity - Family - Strength
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Can't remember the event
but think I saw that Marquise had the third fastest time in the country in one of his events.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:24 AM CST reply actions
He is a long Jump guy right?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Yeah but I think he runs
the 100 or something too.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
IRBY... :(
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Would be nice for Barnett to be able to play
because he will need to play in 2011. No Irby. Sounds like Harris is done. That’s another scholarship.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:25 AM CST reply actions
No Changes
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
He's done
Sad to say.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Think so.
F that Rice player.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:28 AM CST up reply actions
No joke man
Obviously wasn’t intentional but anytime you go low you can only expect the worst and hope for the best.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
D Jones at H BAck
That is pretty cool.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Whaley, Johnson cross training at H-back
Like that news as well. I have been thinking about how to use Whaley in that role and I might have to flesh those thoughts out now.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:27 AM CST reply actions
MB confirming Davis' interview quotes the other day regarding QB under center.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
QB under center
Cue Dionne Warwick . . . Promises, promises!!!!!!!!!
Up tempo or jet tempo?
Difference.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:28 AM CST reply actions
Mitchell at RT right now.
Hix moving to left tackle.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:29 AM CST reply actions
He needs to make big strides
or he is going to be a waste of snaps again. Needs to work on his ability to run multiple routes.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
I'm not giving up on him yet
I coached him during the summers when I was playing college ball in 7 on 7. If nothing else he is a good kid with his head on right and hopefully he will work his tail off.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
No mention of Whaley? Did I miss something?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Mentioned he would be an RB
Cross-Train at H Back, but so are a lot of the bigger RBs.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Worried about the future of Walters right now
Hope he gets himself right.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:30 AM CST reply actions
very much so.
I kinda read into Mack’s signing day comment about wishing he’d signed an offensive tackle the reality that Walters was a real questionmark.
The only way to properly heal injuries like his is rest
Otherwise it will continue to be a problem with the weight he carries. Hopefully that can be helped this spring.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
He just had right?
I think that is the main reason he is sitting out.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
If I recall
It has been a problem since before mid-season
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
"Offensive Line recruits will be key."
Sounds like Mack has been reading GoBR’s posts…
or looks at the obvious fact that everything starts from the oline on offense..
by Displaced Longhorn on Feb 25, 2010 2:11 PM CST up reply actions
Eddie Jones at Buck.
Randall and Johnson at nose guard. Acho and MIms at end. Johnson at linebacker, not Buck.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:31 AM CST reply actions
Thought he said Okafor...backing up Jones?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Don't recall
but both those guys at Buck.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:33 AM CST up reply actions
Interesting having Johnson at LB
I wonder if he will perform or be surpassed. I like the idea of Eddie Jones at Buck, though. If eh can stay healthy and get after it he could make himself a lot of money this year.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Nolan Brewster out, right?
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Not sure why the depth chart doesn't reflect
change to base nickel.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:32 AM CST reply actions
Punt Returner?
Who is going to be?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
My bet is Hales or Curtis Brown
unless Monroe can field ’em or Goodwin comes on in the fall.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
DJ Monroe Limited
With hamstring.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
not sure I would call Boise State "pro style"
As probably the only person on here who lives in Boise and watches Boise State football, I will be surprised if anyone comes to the conclusion that they are a “pro style” offense. They do, however, go under center a lot and they do mix run and pass quite well. As most people know, they run a lot of trick plays.
Thanks for the perspective
Definitely will think strongly about watching some Boise film if I have the time.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:35 AM CST up reply actions
Mack is scaring me with special teams
finding new holder, long snapper, punt returns.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:34 AM CST reply actions
Practice
Have to be replaced at sometime. Its all about practice and becoming consistent. That worries me less hearing it before spring practice than fall practice.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
exactly
My only concern in this area is KO coverage, and Mack is addressing how hard that is for everbbody
Might eliminate the wedge
so that may make it easier to cover.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
I wonder who was #1 in kick off coverage?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
You can check link
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Thanks
Need to bookmark that site.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I took the plunge and finally did that
at the end of the season.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:41 AM CST up reply actions
Boise. Drink.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Peterson here for some trick plays sounds like
and also less spread, as Mack is saying. Also multiple. Some good stuff right there.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:42 AM CST reply actions
multiple offensive formations
no doubt, Boise State uses an incredible number of different offensive looks. They might show more offensive looks in one series than the Longhorns use in the entire season.
I never harped on that last year...
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Didn't Greg Davis say...
he likes to keep the look simple because it’s easier to perfect what you do? It was either in an interview or SmartFootball.com deduced it, but basically mentioned how difficult motion and multiple sets are hard to teach when you’ve got limited practice time and only 3-4 years.
I think he mentioned something to that extent before
In theory, he is right. The more simple things are that you practice and the more time you spend on them then in theory you should be outstanding at what you do. I’m not going to pretend to be more intelligent, football savvy or enlightened than GD but I do know some football. IMHO, I think there is great value in having variance in the formations you run. It allows you to take advantage of field position, create mismatches and force the defense to prepare for more and make more adjustments. While you don’t want to overload your players with too much, I think asking them to line up at a different place on the field does not create that worry.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Nope. Only innovative if you "create" something.
He was referencing the fact that Boise is innovative. And we want to be more innovative.
Like the thinking. Putting our competition on notice.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Mack still loves those explosives!
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
"Not going to be a problem for me coach." - Garrett Gilbert
Can you say “RE-LOAD”. Hell yes you can.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Love those Gilbert Comments
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
its good to hear confirmation
of what ive thought/hoped about GG and his intangibles. dude is a winner
"Texas Till I Die"
Then you should not have pulled Colt in the Kansas game, IMO
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Goodwin
“Thought he was playing a highschool game in Pasadena”
“Caught that screen and I thought he looked real fast”
I laughed.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Agree with Mack
Not worried about him at all.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:52 AM CST up reply actions
"Scored between 39 and 50 since we been here"
That is a great stat. What other teams can claim that the last 10 years?
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Gee.....
I wonder who he is talking about…..
by future_longhorn_dad on Feb 25, 2010 11:58 AM CST up reply actions
I just hope Rick Barnes doesnt check the
internet at halftime.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
I love listening to Mack talk right now
I think he’s really in a great place with this program and he’s happy and content and feels comfortable in his own skin and where he is. Really nice to see.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:56 AM CST reply actions
yep
makes you wonder if he really will retire anytime soon… how long with Muschamp wait? especially if this new NCAA rule stays in effect
"Texas Till I Die"
Not Long Enough Unfortunately
I think he would leave for Georgia and Florida. I think the Georgia job should be open by 2012. Mack won’t be done by then.
and arguably the best HC in D-1 at press conferences.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Muschamp clamp
a “very, very poor rule.” Agreed.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 11:58 AM CST reply actions
+Many
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Absolutely hate that stupid rule
I’m trying to keep myself from swearing up a blue streak about it. Incredibly unfair. Need to get that grandfathered in.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions
I don't see what it does?
It only has an negative affect.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Seems like one of those
“Its not fair that they are better than us” rules
by future_longhorn_dad on Feb 25, 2010 12:01 PM CST up reply actions
Its discouraging
What program doesn’t want to stay consistent and not experience a drop off from one coach to another. I think the HCIW designation is a great idea and the NCAA is acting like a bunch of fools on this one.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Mack "fully confident"
it will be changed.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:00 PM CST reply actions
He loves Marquis Goodwin
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:01 PM CST reply actions
the best freshman surprise in Mack's tenure?
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:03 PM CST up reply actions
Hmm
Have to think about that.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
"I'm not confident in anything"
…. “yeah, I’m fully confident they’ll get thsi changed up”
oh?
This, I believe
I don’t see any reason it should take a step backwards, unless we miss Earl Thomas a whole lot. I honestly think Gideon is setting up to have a breakout year, and our defense at all three levels will be punishing.
Mack knows something I don't know about Houston's draft stock
I’m not saying he’s not deserving of a 1st or 2nd round grade — it’s just not in line with what i’ve heard…
Probably more like 2nd or 3rd
I haven’t been following the Mock Drafts, but I think he’s that good.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:05 PM CST up reply actions
I think he could sneak into the bottom of the 1st
A guy like Terrance Cody will not be taken over him because he is only a 2 down player and you can’t invest 1st round money in that. IMHO.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Not impressed by Cody
Houston is by far a better player and it’s really not even close. Frankly, I can’t even believe that I bothered wasting a few hundred words on slowing down Cody cuz that dude is just an overrated tub of goo. Can’t imagine that any NFL teams are clamoring to draft him. I don’t even know if he’s worth anything more than a 4th round pick or so.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
I definitely agree
The thing about him is he can only play in a 3-4 so that automatically cuts his draftability(new word?) in half. Not to mention the team I thought might go after him (NE) just franchised Vince Wilfork. Cody has his place, just not in the 1st round.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Yeah
dude was overrated. I read that he has slimed down some for the draft. That might snooker some team into picking him in the 2 or 3rd round. I bet he has a hard time keeping it off and end’s up a bust.
"big-time players make big-time plays in big games."
by SoonerSlayer on Feb 25, 2010 12:44 PM CST up reply actions
2nd is about right
If DT wasn’t so strong in this draft he could sneak in the 1st. As it stand’s now there are 5-7 Dt’s ranked ahead of him. He will fit in nicely to a 4-3. Wonder if he could play DE in a 3-4. I would think he could fit in well there.
"big-time players make big-time plays in big games."
by SoonerSlayer on Feb 25, 2010 12:40 PM CST up reply actions
Think he can and I could see a 3-4 picking him pretty early.
I think Houston will really impress at the Combine.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
Like what we're hearing about the formations
It’ll be good to see some different sets.
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:05 PM CST reply actions
He can hit
even on the football field. He’s going to lay some wood in his career.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:06 PM CST up reply actions
I could deal with a few personal fouls
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:07 PM CST up reply actions
even on the football field.
haha
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Vacarro alert: Law students better start wearing hard hats on campus.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Interesting note
about someone from the Colts staff coming down the last few years.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
Sorry I'm not able to listen
why are we all mentioning Boise?
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
the Boise Staff is in town
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
For consultation, or just visiting?
Can’t say I’d mind if GD was trying to pick up a few things from them.
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Consultation.
Mack was saying that they bring other coaches in every year to get some fresh ideas. Also talked about how Bobby Bowden told him that he would run four reverses a game and didn’t care if he lost 10 yards every time because he wanted to freeze the backside pursuit and then would throw four deep balls a game and hope to complete one and get a pass interference on another to keep the cornerbacks off and honest.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:21 PM CST up reply actions
its a common practice among college coaches and high school coaches, alike
While you won’t usually see this happen inside a conference it is definitely usual for coaches to visit each other. I think two years ago JoePa came down to learn more about the spread.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Yeah and didn't GD
go visit Rich Rod at WVU to learn the zone read. These coaches are all so nice ;-)
Glad he didn't learn how to run budget practice time from RichRod
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
He likes the way they run trick plays
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:10 PM CST reply actions
And beat OU with a statue of liberty
proud to swim home
by learned hand on Feb 25, 2010 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
I loved that play
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:11 PM CST up reply actions
Uh-oh, Mack's lips are moving again.
"Football is an incredible game. Sometimes it's so incredible, it's unbelievable." - Tom Landry
Mack is great
I could listen to him talk all day. Pretty pumped about this spring.
"The best decision I ever made was coming to Texas," James said. "The second-best decision was coming back."
think so
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
Yes but he is still definitely not a burner.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Did run some track in high school
for Madisonville. Best time I can find was a 11.15 100m in 2007.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:26 PM CST up reply actions
Hopefully the body fat is down.
He’s got the frame to carry 260 or more with a low body fat percentage.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:15 PM CST up reply actions
somebody posted a video the other day with him and Calvin Howell
at last year’s AA game or something. He had some serious pudge going on
"If worms carried pistols, birds wouldn't eat 'em"- Darrell Royal
by SpiritOfTheFedora on Feb 25, 2010 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
If he gets that big there is no way he is playing RB
I.E. Henry Melton.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Agree.
All about getting lean and mean and explosive. I’m not even sure that he should be lifting weights, especially upper body stuff. All cardio and then pilates or yoga or pylometrics or something.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Feb 25, 2010 12:19 PM CST up reply actions
These guys will always lift
If nothing else for a preventative measure. Lifting helps strengthen bones as well as supporting tendons. I would agree though that he should not be pounding the protein and doing less weight, higher reps.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
If it becomes situational you might as well shoot of flares to the defense.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Mack Should Have Been More Honest With Whaley and Horns Fans
Instead of saying he would only sign one RB to that class – he should have said zero running backs to that class.
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