Texas Depth Chart Versus Rice: Quick Thoughts, Defense

I wonder if we have enough guys that can get around the edge, but not enough that can get inside to the sideline fast enough. I’m remembering a play from the Big XII championship, it was 3 and 2 and Neb runs a toss sweep and before Helu can cut up field, he is erased by Lamaar and met by Williams. Helu probably runs through Williams if not met by Houston. All that being said, maybe Okafor provides the best option for sideline to sideline coverage from an interior position.
I know it’s a reach but who knows.

I’m thinking we’ve got a good shot at having the #1 D in the country.

Still recovering from a shoulder injury. Has asked to redshirt this season.

BFLT – I think the cut line for some of these players is like hair on a frog’s ass. We’re talking Elite players coming out of HS. Each of these guys would be every down players at other D1 school. MB had to send messages out early in his practice report pressers that some of the olders would be passed by youngers. The cut line is just real close.

What is exciting is the talent pool available with any injury attrition.

We’re stacked.

It could be a conditioning issue. When I watched the open practice, he was visibly ill from the heat and had to sit down frequently. He spend a good amount of time on the bench in front of the big misting fans and at times looked about to pass out.

I realize that several weeks have gone by since then, though, plus it isn’t QUITE as hot now.

After that practice I remember reading somewhere that he was susceptible to heat exhaustion for some reason? A physical/medical reason? Does anyone else remember reading this?

That is scary for players right now with all the news on the long-term effects. Can’t blame him for that.

I was really hoping to have hear his name as a leading DT in the Big XII. When he called out Jamarkus McFiction at the Army All Star game I fell in love……I hope he gets things together. As long as another Horn is ready to step up and be the DT star I am happy, and I’m sure Coach Boom has it covered. We have a stockpile of talent and someone can get the job done for us.

and of course….Nebraska. :)

If we’re outright beating people, freshman and sophomores are going into the game and mistakes will happen.

to post multiple shutouts much less one.

He will have a chance at the Mike position when Earnest and Norton leave, but he isn’t as athletic as the younger linebackers — just doesn’t have the speed and fluidity.

That is not necessarily the case. I think it comes down to Okafor being the best fit of all of the available DE’s. He is bigger, stronger and more familiar with Muschamp’s defense than Jeffcoat or Wilson. His body type also looks like it could probably carry the weight better than either of them. Basically the same size as Acho, but more time left in his career to get bigger and become a full-time DT (thoughts stolen from Scipio).

I’d bet that if there were a capable 2nd and 3rd DT on the roster, he’d have stayed at DE and been in the 2-deep at SDE.

Still remember that Junior film. While no expert – best 3 tapes Big Roy has posted -

Bible, Westerman, and Malcolm Brown in no particular order. Bible just for a crazy explosiveness, Westerman for driving people down the field like Michael Oher in Blindside, and Malcolm for averaging like 30 yards after contact.