Texas was on the field this morning for the first scrimmage of the spring season. Some notes that were passed on to On Texas Football following the live action.

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– RG DJ Campbell did not finish the scrimmage in pads and was treated with an ice wrap on his shoulder. 

When Campbell was out of the lineup, Neto Umeozulu was the filler at right guard with Hayden Conner occupying the left guard position.

– I am told the offense had a very strong day in the red zone today with multiple conversions consecutively in a designed goal-to-go period of practice. Ewers had a pair of touchdowns in the session, and the OL was able to create push for scores as well.

– OTF also learned Texas OL Payton Kirkland was seen getting individual work with the training staff on the back field during the first half of practice. Kirkland has been recovering from a knee injury suffered last year.

– From a recruiting perspective, OTF has learned five-star ATH Jonah Williams took a trip midway through the scrimmage to Disch-Falk Field. First pitch for Texas Baseball in the rubber match with BYU this afternoon is at 2:30 p.m., so Williams was able to catch some pregame warmups and views of the Disch.

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UPDATE:

A few more notes have been shared with On Texas Football regarding the scrimmage this afternoon:

– QB Arch Manning connected with portal TE Amari Niblack for a 30-yard touchdown.

Both Manning and Ewers had solid showings today. Neither threw an interception during the afternoon. There was a span in which touchdowns were scored on four consecutive drives between the two quarterbacks.

– RB Jaydon Blue found the end zone on a physical run that left David Gbenda and Derek Williams Jr. on their backs. I was told Blue is running much more physically this spring and remains a massive threat in space with the ball.

– The lone turnover on the day was a fumble from CJ Baxter.

– There was great praise for EDGE Trey Moore in his first scrimmage as a Longhorn. While the splash plays weren't necessarily the headliner here, I was told it is only a matter of time before you hear more about Moore this spring. Cam Williams and Moore have had some entertaining battles during the spring and today added to their ongoing war.

Adding to the EDGE spot, I was told Barryn Sorrell was nearly unguardable. There were very high remarks for Sorrell specifically in the running game – goes without saying, but a massive development for Texas.

– Freshman WR Ryan Wingo earned some reps with the first and second units today.

– All in all, it was a much better day for the offense than the defense per a source. Quinn Ewers looked poised and confident throwing the ball and both offensive line units were able to manufacture success in the run and pass game.

– "David Gbenda just flies around everywhere." 

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We will be going live later this afternoon to discuss all updates from the recruiting weekend and team updates from the afternoon scrimmage session. 

So what you're saying is our D-Line could use another zero-tech... or two.  And that our offensive line will be dominating!! 

Was told Tre Wisner and Colin Simmons were impressive today

A few more updates have been added. Great note about Arch Manning and Amari Niblack connecting for a TD.

You never really know what to make of these scrimmages. The best news I've seen so far is no major injuries.

 

10 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

A few more updates have been added. Great note about Arch Manning and Amari Niblack connecting for a TD.

There you go! 

LB S’Maje Burrell left the facility in a sling. 

Had a dad of recruit tell me Anthony hill had a big hit that cause a fumble. He said maybe Baxter was running the ball. He couldn’t tell 

6 minutes ago, Sportsfan83 said:

Had a dad of recruit tell me Anthony hill had a big hit that cause a fumble. He said maybe Baxter was running the ball. He couldn’t tell 

CJ Baxter did have a fumble today.

Two other people have mentioned Tre Wisner 

 

 

11 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

Please tell me when this livestream is so I can turn off this pathetic baseball game 

I remember hearing this time last year the defense was looking better than the offense. Interesting development for sure. Do we think the defense has regressed that much or the offense is clicking more?  Maybe both?

47 minutes ago, Burnt Orange Horn said:

CJ Baxter did have a fumble today.

Yes hill forced it and Simmons recovered. Simmons with a couple of sacks today 

27 minutes ago, cdibbs said:

I remember hearing this time last year the defense was looking better than the offense. Interesting development for sure. Do we think the defense has regressed that much or the offense is clicking more?  Maybe both?

I am interested in that as well. No one on the inside has said the defense is bad but everyone reiterates the need for a DT. It is hard to tell right now but I worry we will have some shoot outs next year. Hoping some of it is simply the defense not being able to touch the QBs etc. 

5 minutes ago, HookEm said:

I am interested in that as well. No one on the inside has said the defense is bad but everyone reiterates the need for a DT. It is hard to tell right now but I worry we will have some shoot outs next year. Hoping some of it is simply the defense not being able to touch the QBs etc. 

I would be more concerned if Quinn in year 3 and Arch in year 2 were struggling this spring. The defense is going against a stout oline and 2 potential 1st rd QBs with plenty of weapons so the offense having success is exactly what I expected to happen. 

1 hour ago, cdibbs said:

I remember hearing this time last year the defense was looking better than the offense. Interesting development for sure. Do we think the defense has regressed that much or the offense is clicking more?  Maybe both?

Probably that you're just reading a few lines of what happened from one practice. 

As talented as Baxter is I’m wondering if blue has a good enough spring could he be the first back on the field week 1

Something to look for throughout spring and fall practice is ball security for the running backs. Both blue and Baxter fumbled in the cfp game.  Hope this is an emphasis this offseason for both. 

20 minutes ago, Texas fan in Georgia said:

As talented as Baxter is I’m wondering if blue has a good enough spring could he be the first back on the field week 1

Fumbling is a good way to lose the starting spot 

2 hours ago, cdibbs said:

I remember hearing this time last year the defense was looking better than the offense. Interesting development for sure. Do we think the defense has regressed that much or the offense is clicking more?  Maybe both?

Some people are saying the defense won the scrimmage. Offense won the red zone/goal line portion 

1 hour ago, Red Five said:

Probably that you're just reading a few lines of what happened from one practice. 

We've had more intel than just one practice. I feel like it has been a theme this Spring in general.