Texas Longhorns Game Week: Depth Chart Versus Texas Tech

Then it would be possible for Tre, Fozzy & Cody to have good games in the same week.

but I think the game is moving way to fast for Barrett Matthews. While he is contributing on blocking assignments, it just does not appear that he understands his role on chipping and passing downs. Aside from the big catch on Saturday, not sure we’re getting much production. It will be interesting to see if Davis has been holding aces and he has a breakout game this week.

Also, I wish Chris Whaley would see some action. I’m probably in the minority but he is all upside.

Assuming the depth chart is correct, the only reason I can think of for that move is that he will be getting a good amount of playing time at Left Safety in place of Scott. Curtis just isn’t physical enough to play the Nickel.

My guess was that we were playing Goodwin as the up man to field short kicks, but I never saw him on the field on KR when Malcolm was back there. Any insight as to why?

Here are my thoughts:

• WR: Mike Davis is first string as an “OR” starter with Chiles. Marquise Goodwin is second string to James Kirkendoll. Both could be injury related. Darius White cracks the depth chart for the first time. Looks like the 6 man rotation is set. Sorry, DeSean Hales.
• TE: Barrett Matthews is an “OR” starter with Greg Smith. Looks like the H-back is, for all intents and purposes, dead. The base is 3-wide. We’ll occasionally go 2 TE, but there’s not really an “H-back” role, per se.
• RB: The running back rotation continues. Fozzy gets the “start” this week. By Newton’s Laws of Texas RB Physics, Cody Johnson will be the Man against Tech.
• OT: Mark Buchanan becomes the second string LT after Luke Poehlmann’s injury. That’s a scary, scary thought. You’d have to think that if Kyle Hix goes down, either Walters will slide to LT or Paden Kelley will get a shot. Buchanan is strictly for fourth quarters against cupcakes. Looks like Dom Espinosa will be redshirting.
• DB: Aaron Williams is first string “OR” to Chykie Brown. Curtis Brown replaces Kenny Vaccaro as second string nickel. I imagine Boom’s trying to send a message here, but expect the 3 CB look to still prevail, especially against the quicker Tech receivers.
• No real other notable changes to the defensive depth chart, but as previously mentioned, Muschamp thinks depth charts are for suckers. Was that Jackson Jeffcoat playing snap one against Wyoming? Methinks it was.

Goodwin

had a horrible game against Wyoming. I like seeing Mike Davis as a starter.

by Longhorns84 on Sep 13, 2010 11:55 AM CDT reply actions

You’re right about the o-line

I have no idea who the preferred "first sub" would be at any of the five spots. Minus a senior (Tray Allen) and a sophomore (Poehlmann), the backups are four freshmen and a sophomore (Buchanan) who did not play enough to letter in 2009.

At some point, at least one of the current subs will be needed. Hope GG takes extra vitamins with every meal.

by edsp on Sep 13, 2010 12:02 PM CDT reply actions

Dammit about Hales

I was really cheering for him. I still think he could be a great factor in the screen game or the return game. Won’t be surprised if we see a lot of KV instead of Scott at safety against Tech. I’m picking up whomever Chykie’s covering in the hypothetical fantasy college football draft.

by GoHornsGo90 on Sep 13, 2010 12:20 PM CDT reply actions

Has quietly stepped up behind Gideon.

I know before his knee injury, he was one heck of a middle LB….right?

Why haven’t y’all use Monroe more this year? I would run at least two end arounds or reverses with him every game.

The 39 yard touchdown won the Foz the job. Good luck.

I wish McGee could give us anything at tailback. Tre is third down back, Cody is he hammer at the end of drives and at the end of games. McGee giving Texas 4 yards a carry would be welcome. Get eligible Vondrell.

Mike and Darius both earned their promotions. I think we are seeing the beginning of Mike becoming GG’s go to receiver.

No one is talking about Gideon’s game. My Gawd, where was that the past 2 years? Blake brought the lumber, and was the only DB stand out in the Wyoming game.

Boom will not tolerate Chykie’s mental mistakes. Hopefully this lights a fire under Chykie, but I’m betting the light bulb never goes off.

Roberson had a good game at fullback. I think he should get a lot more snaps as Texas desperately needs a fullback out there. Texas backs are getting hit way too much at the line of scrimmage, Roberson could be busting open holes.

Poehlmann is short term pain for a long term gain. Luke will have another year on campus with a medical redshirt to get his ready to play left tackle at a high collegiate level. The depth takes a hit, but Poehlmann will gain badly needed weight while recovering from ACL surgery. Poehlmann and Tray Allen not playing this year and coming back strong in 2011 helps this team next year.

Calvin Howell starts his descent into the Texas Depth Chart Rabbit Hole. Good luck Calvin, please get healthy and get focused.

Barrett Matthews needs to be used more in the offense is gaining message board momentum. Tech would be a good break out party as any.

EBS is even more worthless than what his nickname indicates.

All Tech road game newbies: be very careful in Lubbock. That stadium is a den of d bag barbarians with nothing to lose. Tech fan is looking for any excuse to go or dump a dip cup on your head; sometimes both.

billfromlaketraivs now with paragraphs! Hook ’em 2009.