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Got a text late Saturday night in regards to a 2025 Bridgeland offensive tackle that recently visited Texas.  Ryan Fodje is someone to keep a very close eye on for the time being in regards to a potential OU class addition. Texas hosted Fodje on the Junior Day where they offered for the first time on January 20.  OU was Fodje’s first offer and Bedenbaugh has been pushing heavily to get the talented offensive tackle prospect into the class. Right now, I am expecting OU to find succ

Before I take off for a week of vacation, I wanted to deliver some news and notes I heard over the weekend on several true freshmen and sophomores.    

Next Wednesday, April 17, you're welcome to join the OTF crew at The Posse East just off campus for a Happy Hour from 3-5:30 or so. Gerry, Rod, CJ and myself will all be there, so please feel free to stop by and hang out. Bring friends or significant others if you like. The first beer is on me! Hope we see some of you guys there!

We are 29 days away from the beginning of spring practice. As we continue to inch closer and closer to the highly anticipated start of the next era of Texas Football in the SEC, there remains a number of high priority boxes that remain unchecked at the moment. Over the next four weeks, I will be taking a look at some of the biggest team needs going into spring ball based off conversations I have had with folks around the program. Today, we begin in the secondary. *** It was seven

We continue trekking forward closer to the beginning of spring football. It is getting ever so close, but first, there remains some topics that need to be discussed. Today, that topic is with the reload going on in the wide receiver room and how Steve Sarkisian and Chris Jackson might be able to deploy the new group of weapons. *** For this exercise, I wanted to take a look into a number of categories from the 2023 season – alignment by position (slot vs. outside), average distanc

The NCAA Transfer Portal window re-opens April 15. With a new wave of free agency to begin in the next week and a half, it is a good time to take a look at where Texas sits on the scholarship counter. Reminder, Texas must be at or below the 85 scholarship number by the start of the season. *** Quarterback (3) JR. – Quinn Ewers RS. – FR Arch Manning FR. – Trey Owens Running Back (6) JR. – Jaydon Blue, Savion Red SO. – CJ Baxter, Tre Wisne

We took a look at the early enrollees on both sides of the ball earlier this week, now it is time to take a look at the seven additions out of the transfer portal that are on campus for the spring. Of course, keep in mind that Oregon State WR Silas Bolden will arrive at the conclusion of the semester and enroll for June. *** WR Isaiah Bond Adding the former WR1 for Alabama is never a bad sign. In fact, I would argue it is a good one! Bond has tremendous top-end speed and coul

Spring Practice: Ten Most Important Longhorns  The most anticipated spring practice for Texas in two decades is just 31 days away.  While the Longhorns will be ranked in the top 5 in preseason polls, there are still players and positions that need to take key steps this spring to having the chance to maximize the 2024 season.  The interior of the defensive line and linebacker are the two positions Texas has to answer this spring and in August. And depth at safety.  This list

Spring Practice No. 1 Observations Some random notes and thoughts from the 30 minute media viewing window... 1. The talent level at Texas is that of a program with a consistent chance to be a contender. A lot of likely and potential future NFL draft picks on the field today, spread in all classes.  2. Ryan Wingo is a dude. That's all. The rest will play out.  3. Sarkisian really praised Trey Moore in post practice presser. More isn't the guy that wows physically on first look

When Texas opens practice to reporters, we get to see Steve Sarkisian in coaching mode. Regarding the start of spring practice, Sarkisian's role goes beyond that of a coach. Sarkisian is approaching practice periods like a teacher when class is in session, demanding attention to detail, information retention and maximum effort reps from his students. There’s always been a level of intensity that Sarkisian roams the practice field with that doesn’t always show on game day, when he’s loc