Texas Longhorns Depth Chart Versus Wyoming
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Sep 6, 2010 12:14 PM CDT
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PrintMack Brown released the depth chart for the Wyoming game on Monday afternoon. The Rice depth chart is here.
| OFFENSE | ||||||||
| Position | No. | Player | | | No. | Player | | | No. | Player |
| Flanker (Z) | 5 | John Chiles | OR | 1 | Mike Davis | |||
| Sub B | 11 | James Kirkendoll | OR | 84 | Marquise Goodwin | |||
| Tight End (Y) | 89 | Barrett Matthews | | | 85 | Ahmard Howard |
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| Right Tackle | 72 | Britt Mitchell | | | 70 | Paden Kelley | OR | 54 | Mark Buchanan |
| Right Guard | 67 | Mason Walters | | | 76 | Trey Hopkins | |||
| Center | 78 | David Snow | | | 73 | Garrett Porter | |||
| Left Guard | 63 | Michael Huey | | | 79 | Thomas Ashcraft | OR |
54 |
Mark Buchanan |
| Left Tackle | 64 | Kyle Hix | | | 77 | Luke Poehlmann | |||
| Split End (X) | 9 | Malcolm Williams | | | 11 | James Kirkendoll | |||
| Quarterback | 7 | Garrett Gilbert | | | 6 | Case McCoy | | | 18 | Connor Wood |
| Tailback | 23 | Tre' Newton | | |
28 | Fozzy Whittaker | OR |
31 | Cody Johnson |
| H-Back | 83 | Greg Smith | | |
21 | Chris Whaley | |||
| Fullback | 41 | Jamison Berryhill | OR | 30 | Ryan Roberson | |||
| Place-Kicker | 19 | Justin Tucker | | | 14 | William Russ | |||
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| DEFENSE | ||||||||
| Position | No. | Player | | | No. | Player | | | No. | Player |
| Buck | 32 | Eddie Jones | | | 44 | Jackson Jeffcoat | |||
| Tackle (Nose) | 91 | Kheeston Randall | | | 85 | Ashton Dorsey | |||
| Tackle | 93 | Tyrell Higgins | | | 80 | Alex Okafor | | | 96 | Calvin Howell |
| End | 81 | Sam Acho | | | 92 | Reggie Wilson | |||
| Strongside LB | 9 | Dravannti Johnson | | | 18 | Emmanuel Acho | |||
| Middle LB | 18 | Emmanuel Acho | | | 42 | Dustin Earnest | OR | 11 | Jared Norton |
| Weakside LB | 1 | Keenan Robinson | | | 33 | Jordan Hicks | |||
| Right CB | 8 | Chykie Brown | | | 23 | Carrington Byndom | OR | 7 | A.J. White |
| Right Safety | 21 | Blake Gideon | | |
17 |
Adrian Phillips |
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| Left Safety | 6 | Christian Scott | OR | 16 | Kenny Vaccaro | |||
| Left CB | 3 | Curtis Brown | OR | 4 | Aaron Williams | |||
| Nickel | 4 | Aaron Williams | OR | 16 | Kenny Vaccaro | |||
| Punter | 47 | John Gold | | | 19 | Justin Tucker | |||
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| SPECIAL TEAMS | ||||||||
| Position | No. | Player | | | No. | Player | | | No. | Player |
| Punt Returns | 3 | Curtis Brown | | | 4 | Aaron Williams | |||
| Kickoff Returns | 84 26 |
Marquise Goodwin D.J. Monroe |
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4 6 |
Aaron Williams Christian Scott |
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| Kickoffs | 19 | Justin Tucker | | | 14 | William Russ | |||
| Holder | 86 | Cade McCrary | | | 47 | John Gold | |||
| Deep Snapper (PAT/FG) | 83 | Greg Smith | | | 77 | Luke Poehlmann | |||
| Deep Snapper (Punts) | 48 | Alex Zumberge | | | 49 | Trey Wier | |||
Analysis after the jump...
- The major change is obviously at running back, where Tre' Newton is the starter after having the best week of the backs -- hitting holes with decisiveness and blocking well in pass protection, as always. The demotion of Cody Johnson to second string is probably more about the sprained ankle he suffered early in the game that limited his speed and mobility.
- Malcolm Williams is now the starter at split end after having arguably the best game of all the receivers -- accounting for the most receiving yards, at least -- but it's strange that James Kirkendoll, who was basically non-existent for the game, is listed first as a co-starter at Sub B with Marquise Goodwin, who was nearly as good as Williams and clearly better than the maddeningly inconsistent Kirkendoll. What did Kirkendoll do to move in front of Goodwin? Mike Davis didn't get many snaps against Rice, but is listed as a co-starter with John Chiles, perhaps a sign that the true freshman will see more playing time against Wyoming.
- As expected, Paden Kelley is back on the depth chart, but as the co-back-up at right tackle instead of left tackle, where Mullet Man is the replacement for Kyle Hix.
- On defense, the big change is that Kenny Vaccaro is now the co-starter at both left safety, with Christian Scott, and the nickel, with Aaron Williams. No apparent consequences for Chykie Brown's poor day, as he remains the starter at right corner. And it looks like there isn't any chance at the moment for Vaccaro to replace Gideon, who remains the starter at right safety.
- The fumbled punt against Rice will keep Aaron Williams as the back-up punt returner, with Curtis Brown as the starter.
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Too bad about Cody
Did not hear about the injury. Better to heal up a game and be ready for sand aggie although that will probably be a Garrett Gilbert highlight reel than a RB by committe game for us.
According to Mack
Goodwin is “Not a natural punt returner”. Don’t know what this means, but whatever.
As for Monroe, he has a bad rap for being brick-handed (can’t catch). He can field KO because there is a greater margin for error. In the punting game, a muff is likely a turnover every time.
They need to give DJ spot duty at Running Back...
That is where he can help the offense the most if he can stay healthy.
Right On Brother
Just ridiculous to have a stable of mediocrity and not give this guy a shot. They have to find a way to use him and Keesy at the same time.
Note to Bill Byrne "Because you aren´t Texas and you´ll never be Texas"
The problem with that is
DJ can’t catch or block. So the only reason you would put him in is to give him the ball. This is the exact reasoning the other team will think about making his so called ‘effectiveness’ completely moot.
Note on shirts...
Not sure if this was posted anywhere else, but I sat behind the Texas bench for the Rice game.
- Tray Allen was on crutches. Doesn’t look good for him the rest of the season.
- Tariq Allen wasn’t dressed. Doesn’t look good for him, depth chart-wise.
- Notable freshmen not dressed: Taylor Bible, De’Aires Cotton, Bryant Jackson, Traylon Shead.
- Notable freshmen dressed and played: Carrington Byndom, Demarco Cobbs, Mike Davis, Ashton Dorsey, Jordan Hicks, Jackson Jeffcoat, Case McCoy, Will Russ, Darius White, Reggie Wilson.
- Notable freshmen dressed but did not play: Dom Espinosa, Trey Hopkins, Connor Wood.
- Note that the box score shows Darius Terrell played, but I thought I saw him not dressed. May have been mistaken.
- Didn’t see them on the sideline (either not present or just couldn’t spot them): Eryon Barnett, Aaron Benson, Greg Daniels, John Harris, Chris Jones, Tevin Mims, Patrick Nkwopara.
I don't always watch football, but when I do, I prefer Dos Achos. Stay thirsty, my friends.
also wondered why we didn't give DJ a look at some point during the game
hopefully we see something from him soon. Too fast to stay off the field!
I missed Will Russ
was he doing 4th quarter kickoffs?
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Traylon
Shead got in. Pretty sure on special teams. I only remember because I pointed him out to my dad and he pronounced his name Tray-Lon Sneed.
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You may be right
But he doesn’t show up on the box score. That may contribute to the Terrell quandary as well; it’s possible that they weren’t dressed in the first half but changed for the second half to play. Not sure exactly.
I don't always watch football, but when I do, I prefer Dos Achos. Stay thirsty, my friends.
I think they called his name
but they were mistaken, because when they called his name for a special teams play, he was standing on the sidelines laughing about it.
Other Receiving Votes: Oklahoma
by pleaseplaykindle on Sep 6, 2010 1:33 PM CDT up reply actions
This
They mistakenly announced Shead’s name instead of Eddie Jones.
Rice did the substitution chart
And it has several mistakes. I thought Daniels played (thought I saw his number). Read somewhere that Dorsey played.
**Allen apparently is headed for a redshirt, if he doesn’t get healthy fast, and may not play even then unless injury forces the issue. Fortunately, he’s a fourth-year senior, so he has a ’shirt available.
**Mims and Brewster, both slowed by injury, have requested redshirt seasons. Same with RB Jeremy Hills. Mack has given them a kind of qualified “maybe,” depending on injuries and team needs. I can see Brewster helping in 2012, when Gideon and Scott are gone. Same with Mims, next year, when Jones and Acho (DEs) are gone.
**Some of those players jc25 mentions (Barnett, Mims) have injury issues. I think there’s a “travel limit” of 60 or 65 players, so some of the scholarship guys who will suit up this weekend at home could not be part of the official travel squad. We have a half-dozen or so non-scholarship kids who play: Berryhill, Aaron Smith, Zumberge, McCrary are some I can think of.
What about our Tight Ends?
I don’t recall ANY of them having their name called… :-)
The slow wave is our best weapon.
Chykie Brown...
It’s amazing how he is able to keep his starting job after his performance against Rice. New year, same old Chykie it seems. They gotta get Vacarro on the field though and I would think moving AJ to the outside, Vacarro to the Nikel and Chykie to the bench would be the way to go.
Aaron williams
If Aaron is our best corner why isn’t he on the outside but instead listed as the nikel… mistakes can be covered up on the inside but mistakes like chykies on the outside usually end with 6 points…you can’t be inconsistent and play on the outside & chykie has shown he can’t be trusted out there
I was about to ask this
Why is Chykie a starting CB and not in the nickel? Is Aaron Williams on the field for virtually every play, or is he only out in nickel formations? How often do we run the nickel?
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We are nickel more than half the time
we basically play 3 corners
The depth chart is something MB does because
it seems the old-style, print media demands it.
TV listed our seldom-used fullback as a starter on Saturday, for example.
Our defensive depth chart means little. We basically have 6 DBs who play starters’ minutes, and 5-6 DL. Depending on how much Earnest gets in, and how often we go nickel, there may be 4 “starting” LBers.
The Mad Scientist who pulls the defensive strings enjoys his job very much!!!!!!
A.J.
Plays in the slot because of a supposed better presence in the running game. If we only were playing two corners, he would start and Chykie would sit.
The nickel corner
Has to blow up blocks on screens and be strong in run support in addition to coverage responsibilities. Hence Williams instead of either of the Browns. In fact, Williams is probably the prototypical nickel corner.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Sep 6, 2010 8:40 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Tre
I really hope we’ll let Tre start for the next 3 games instead of yanking guys in and out to let him develop a report with the line and Gilbert. I really do think he’s our best option at this point.
'Til Gabriel blows his horn...
Anyone who can help answer...
… I, as some, had hoped that Traylon would feature more in the tailback position. But he is not to be found anywhere.
Can someone please give me some details, technically, what the issue was in camp. Is he technically doing something not right? Not fast enough? Is the college game too fast, plays to complicated, etc?
I am just wondering if anyone can answer what is lacking in him that he is not at least in the talk of TB position. I really dont think the thing lacking is talent…
by vanterminatorhorn on Sep 6, 2010 1:54 PM CDT reply actions
More than anything, it’s that we have three season guys that need to be sorted. Shead is a beast, and will no doubt be in the mix once he gets in a year of practice. I’d expect to see him push Brown and everyone else for PT in the more matured rushing attack.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 2:17 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Just a guess...
… but maybe it’s that he’s a true freshman from a lower level of competition playing at a position where, despite a lack of a true bellcow, there are roughly 5389 competent options ahead of him? I wouldn’t worry too much that he hasn’t yet cracked the two-deep.
by BurntOrangeCanadian on Sep 6, 2010 2:18 PM CDT up reply actions
I thought
Cody might’ve gotten injured. That’s unfortunate for him, though thankfully it’s just a sprain. Hopefully he’ll get healed up and get another chance at starting. Tre did a great job, though.
I’m stoked for Tre. The new attack showed some great potential that was often hidden behind slower Cody missing the hole, blocking whiffs, and other mishaps. His vision and speed are very solid, just wish there was more toughness, but I’ll take it as is for now.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 2:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Is there any word on how Cojo won the starting job in the first place?
I’m genuinely curious about this, if anybody was able to watch some practices. From the first snap of the game, he clearly demonstrated an inability to read the field and find holes, had trouble overpowering Rice’s defenders, and certainly doesn’t have the lateral quickness to find room to work when a play breaks down. As soon as Tre was subbed in, it was like “oh yeah, this running game can work with a good running back”. What was he doing in camp that made Mack think he should’ve been the starter?
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Read previous comments on Cody J . . . and look at MB's Monday news conference quotes
Cody was rewarded as the starter for his offseason dedication and August performance. He played hurt Saturday, according to Mack (or maybe Mack was covering for him, but I doubt it).
He sure looked a bit tweaked. As much talk as there was about his speed and improvement, he just looked like 2009 fatter Cody. Which was serviceable then and now, but it looks like he’ll be waiting a few games to show the public whatever the coaches saw in preseason.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 2:45 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Wasn't this a problem for Mack a while back
picking starters for reasons other than talent (seniority, “dedication”, etc.). Seasons like 2007 happen when he does that.
If you're so sure of what it ain't, how about telling us what it am!
Somebody please......
tell me how J Kirk stays at the top of the WR rotation?? I mean, really. He’s small, he’s not lightning fast, he’s a blocking liability to a degree, and he’s not got great hands. I could probably go on. I’m not just tryin to slam JK, but nobody has been able to convince me thus far that we don’t have 4-5 guys better than him.
He’s listed as an OR with Goodwin, and is an experienced and decent to good WR. He would’ve had a TD in the game if GG had thrown the back shoulder pass correctly, and has another opportunity negated by a PI non call.
Don’t fear, he’ll get his production, and I’ll take him over Davis / White until they get more reps. If he is not effective, the coaches will bump him down.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 3:13 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
Your last sentence confounds me. Simply because, he IS NOT effective, and he’s not being bumped down. How does anyone who watches a Horns game in any capacity list JK on an even basis with Goodwin? Really? JK scares nobody. If we line up with Chiles in the slot, Malcolm in the X and Goodwin on the other side, that lineup can cause problems. Just an opinion.
No doubt. I agree on the interweb’s fave starting three, but I’m willing to give the players and the staff more than a game to try out the new system. In the end, you’re going to see the current five, and possibly some from D White, getting rotated regularly throughout the year, no matter who is listed at the far left of whatever the athletic department puts out every week.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 4:14 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
As a side note, I’m in my ninth hour of watching DVR’ed weekend games and have been drinking heavily, so I might be more generous and forgiving than usual.
Could be worse- we could all be Sooners and just have watched our team have serious issues against the Aggies. Of Utah. Or our coach could be the Right Reverend Houston Nutt. Just some perspective that only booze provides.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 4:20 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
And some people say...
…that alcohol clouds your judgement, excellent observations!
by DaytrippingLonghorn on Sep 6, 2010 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions
There should be no "OR"
for Sub B. We should have Williams, Chiles and Goodwin as our starting receivers. Period. Davis and Kirk should come in for spells, and I even saw Hales in at one point later in the game. AND we have Matthews at Tight End. If it’s actually utilized properly, our passing attack can be first rate, no doubt.
"You never lose a game if the opponent doesn't score." - Darrell Royal
by BMC237 on Sep 6, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Well the coaches stuck with Cody for about 5 seconds
^ Tre’s decision making was better than any of the other backs. He should start, but staff please stick with one guy.
^ Kirkendoll is the great disappearing man. It is total Mack – speak BS that Kirk had the best summer and fall of the wideouts. Gilbert also echoed Kirk playing well, but he’s reciting the party line. Goodwin does need to improve his blocking.
^ Malcolm Williams deserves to start. He responded well last week. Message sent, received and act upon.
^Vaccaro replacing Gideon is a pipe dream and likely will never happen. Gideon is 4 year starter bound. Urgh, luckiest guy alive.
^ Paden, Trey Hopkins and Mason Walters are Texas’ only hopes at OL this year.
by billfromlaketravis on Sep 6, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
From an outsider, Goodwin looks like your best WR. Would focus the passing game on him and Matthews.
BTW, anyone see the Trinity-Shiloh Christian score? 80-26. Says a lot about HS football in this state
Its just a matter of time till Mack gets the best 3 receiers on the field..
I believe Goodwin, Davis and Malcolm will eventually be our top 3. That is assuming Malcolm catches the ball better this year.
Where did Demarco Cobbs see action...
…I missed seeing him, but it was good to see Jackson Jeffcoat in there, he looks fast and hungry, did he get credit for a sack?
by DaytrippingLonghorn on Sep 6, 2010 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Last 1, 2 series on defense
He was in at safety with Adrian Phillips. He’s not a RB anymore.
Cobbs played some at safety, JJ definitely was credited for a sack at some point later in the game.
by Tackchevy on Sep 6, 2010 4:58 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
MB-Texas Football
has him down for 1/2 a sack.
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I'm Ambivalent
after the game I was elated by the victory and proud of how this team responded despite all the tough breaks.
Then I was disappointed that we did not dominate the game where we could have practiced with the H back and seen more of the youngsters.
It has been said that a team makes the most improvement between the first and second games and I hope this is the case with our Horns.
I am still stoked as there was nothing wrong that can’t be fixed and there were no significant injuries that I know of.
Hook’em
The one play that stands out to me regarding CJ
was a hand-off to the right. There was a blocker about three feet in front of him and no one else close by. What does CJ do? He stutter-steps then runs right into the back of the blocker. It was just obvious terrible instincts to me and now I’m off the CJ bandwagon…. for now.
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