A couple of tidbits from the early week practice sessions ahead of Texas-Texas A&M this weekend.

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I won't get too much into the health of Quinn Ewers, however, I can pass on that Ewers has been practicing this weekend as expected. Ewers suffered a bit of an ankle sprain on Saturday vs. Kentucky.

The expectation is that Ewers is listed as 'Questionable' later Wednesday evening on the first Availability Report of the week.

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Ahead of the Kentucky game, I was told WR Isaiah Bond might be a bit limited coming into the game. Bond saw 42 of the 81 possible snaps from the Texas offense. I was not told, however, if Bond was still dealing with an ankle that hampered him during the OU and Georgia games.

Bond is expected to be just fine for the Texas A&M game, but we will see what the snap count looks like for the game.

On another hand, DeAndre Moore is on the practice field and doing well this week as well I was told. Moore got dinged against Arkansas but saw 39 snaps against Kentucky.

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Steve Sarkisian was asked Monday about the stories of old Texas-Texas A&M matchups and some "issues" the Longhorns came across when traveling over the College Station. 

"We'll be ready."

To no surprise, no additional details were given in regards to travel details. The return of the rivalry will have extra emotion involved, and Texas would like to ensure no funny business is at stake this weekend before the game.

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Recap of the Kentucky game.

We also talked with Billy Liucci of TexAgs last night on the Tuesday Livestream – it is not entirely out of the picture for RB Reuben Owens to see some snaps against the Longhorns this weekend.

Owens had previously been declared out for the season after an ankle injury in training camp.

Great update CJ 

I wonder how close to 100% is Reed and his ankle 

The silence and reluctance to discuss the health of Ewers leads me to believe that he is not healthy

2 minutes ago, Rhenk6768 said:

The silence and reluctance to discuss the health of Ewers leads me to believe that he is not healthy

Or HIGH gamesmanship we haven’t yet seen. 
 

I get the feeling Sark wants this to be a statement 

31 minutes ago, Rhenk6768 said:

The silence and reluctance to discuss the health of Ewers leads me to believe that he is not healthy

I don't think you would hear anything on it good or bad leading up to the biggest game of the season.

38 minutes ago, cmk4pres said:

I wonder how close to 100% is Reed and his ankle 

Will also be interesting. A bum wheel on a Ferrari makes it not much better than a beat-up VW.

What’s not being said about Quinn is concerning. OTF “not getting in to it” and letting “sark report what he wants” is quite telling.  If it was a mild sprain, which is/was being reported, what more is there to get in to or not?

Just now, Orngblud05 said:

What’s not being said about Quinn is concerning. OTF “not getting in to it” and letting “sark report what he wants” is quite telling.  If it was a mild sprain, which is/was being reported, what more is there to get in to or not?

DJ Lagway “practiced” last week too. 

Lagwayplayed last week and beat ole miss

Quinn is not healthy guys lol it's easy to see and read into 

Will he be hurt enough or play bad enough due to injury that arch plays? Who knows 

Will not know the answer til kick off 

If Quinn is not full go, then should Arch be the starter Saturday?  We were already worried about Quinn when he did not have a bad leg going up against the A&M defense.  Now he will really be a sitting target for the A&M pass rush.  Would Arch gives us a better shot to put points on the board?  His deep throws and running ability, paired with the Texas defense should give us the best chance at winning this game.

16 minutes ago, Alex Butler said:

Lagwayplayed last week and beat ole miss

I think he was referring to when we played Florida.

A report just 4 days ago said Elko said he’s done no matter what the rest of the season. Gamemenship?

5 minutes ago, Chop said:

A report just 4 days ago said Elko said he’s done no matter what the rest of the season. Gamemenship?

 

Let’s just hope we have many food tasters for team meals this week.   

You don't tip your hand guys lmao, I know y'all want to know but dang. I wouldn't say a word either and make them prepare for both QB's

2 hours ago, CJ Vogel said:

We also talked with Billy Liucci of TexAgs last night

I'm sorry to hear that. Occupational hazard.

25 minutes ago, CJ Vogel said:

 

He’s just running and moving and they think they can just throw him out there against this defense??! 

1 hour ago, CJ Vogel said:

I don't think you would hear anything on it good or bad leading up to the biggest game of the season.

Yeah but Bobby said this morning he knows stuff and not willing to talk about it. 

Thanks for the update CJ! Great work as always! Hopefully Quinn and Bond getting treatment on their bummed ankles together will improve their rapport on the field 🤘🏼

Either he’s healthier than we think and Sark doesn’t want to tip his hand.

 

OR he’s more hurt than we think and Arch starts.

Edited November 27, 20241 yr by 4thandFive

1 hour ago, Robert Gilbert said:

I think he was referring to when we played Florida.

Probably’ but he still balled out 2 weeks after being carted off against UGA!!! Hoping Quinn can ball out like that too!!! 

Edited November 27, 20241 yr by Alex Butler