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Texas Longhorn Pro Day - 3/31/10 - Earl Thomas Blows Up
Some early information from Longhorn pro day. Supposedly 79 scouts in attendance. CB Deon Beasley (5-foot-9 5/8, 180 pounds) ran 4.47 and 4.46 in the 40-yard dash. DT Lamarr Houston (6-2 7/8, 300) will keep his 40 times from the combine. LB Sergio Kindle (6-2 7/8, 249) will keep his 40 times from...
Thoughts on the Texas Longhorn Defense vs. Texas Tech
I rewatched the tape today so I now have a better idea of the defense's performance last night. It looks like Muschamp's gameplan was to mostly rush four and keep everything in front of the defensive backs while mixing man and zone coverages. Overall the defense played well. They forced five...
Practice: Day Three
The first day of (shoulder) pads. Did you know that shoulder pads and jersey weigh 5 1/2 pounds and that the helmet weighs 4 pounds? You would if you read Mack Brown's blog. Remember when coaches didn't allow you to drink water at practice because it was supposed to make you tougher? Yeah, the...
Muschamp Unplugged Mother%()*$*$!
Forgive the brief foray into Texas Football. I know it's anathema to the strict offseason diet we stick to here at Barking Carnival but I had a chance to attend the most recent Frank Denius lecture series at the UT Club this week where the guest was none other than our defensive coordinator, head...
The Dream Police
Great quote from Rod Muckelroy in today's Statesman. "Yeah, I've had a couple dreams like that where I messed up in my dream and heard his voice tell me I messed up," Muckelroy said. "Then I woke up and realized it was just a dream. If you mess up, he's going to let you know you messed up." If you...
Morning Coffee--Still Appearing At The Scheduled Time
The Young and the restless. The Vince Young soap opera continues. He reportedly told those around him on Monday before he went missing that he doesn't want to play football any more. It's all just too negative for him. With concerns over his mental state, his mother spoke with the media to make...




















