Recent content by JRich

Local kid for me, is related to UT’s Carlos Groves. Very talented family, multiple D1 players in this generation. Watched him play in person, he was at an obvious physical advantage over his opponents, would man handle kids when he wanted to. Took plays off, but also made plays when they were...

My vote is for the OG, Paintin' Manning.

"The new athlete-revenue sharing world, at least at the highest levels, will be built on transactional recruiting relationships within a system that permits universities to use direct school funds in a more regulated structure featuring a compensation cap and new enforcement arm." Source? Just...

Based on recent activity, convincing Matthews to stay, going after Branch, it could be a case of making room for better players. Very much like the DB room last year.

Will he make them less... predictable?

Yeah, he can be a bit over the top.

The kids have to be willing to put in the work, put that extra plate on, push those extra reps, etc. S&C is pretty much the same everywhere, sure there may be a couple of coaches that are on that test and do all the screaming and posturing, but it's about the work ethic of the player. Other...

Watch the Skycast. You hear the PA announcer, bands, and crowd. No commentary. No replays either, though.

Never really rooted for individual players. Always thought it was weird to be a grown man fanboying over 18-22 year olds that I didn’t know or was related to. It’s a little different if you are their age, I guess. Always want to see the team succeed, though. A little off track from the OP, but...

I always considered it to mean someone who graduated from UT because that degree can never be taken away. It seems silly to me to claim the title otherwise. Kind of like how I try to avoid saying “we” because I am not on the team.

Honestly, if I was running wide open across the field multiple times just to watch my QB scramble or get sacked, I’d probably be looking for better options. Not speaking for Mathews specifically, but WR’s in general.

Did he manage to stay on his feet? Here’s another one… Did he get injured in the transfer?

The whole “put the ball down” philosophy didn’t work. There has to be preparation for your opponent. Week after week this team appeared unprepared and undisciplined. That is on the staff.

Ability, at all positions.

The QB and receivers were light years better in 22 than this year. Be real.