It Begins.... (2017 Fall Camp Thread)

[oldhorn2]

"other hard hitters" doesnt even apply to Earl. Those were not tear awayjerseys by the way. A defender had to have an incredible grip to be able to keep hanging on, and if he could, thats all he would end up with bacause Earl just ran out of them. Seriously....Earl was way beyond what those other guys could do.

 

[oldhorn2]

If I can put this up it gives those an idea that never got to see him play. You might have seen a stiff arm before, but when the runner completely picks the defender up, carrys him 5 yards in the air and just throws him aside...well hell!

https://youtu.be/Yt0_lIC3Og8

 

[TB14]

Anyone really think Sam has a legit shot to be the starting QB?

I'm leaning as this is a way to motivate Shane a little more. But if Sam really became the starter... all I would say is Wow.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Anyone really think Sam has a legit shot to be the starting QB?

I'm leaning as this is a way to motivate Shane a little more. But if Sam really became the starter... all I would say is Wow.

I will be very surprised if Shane isn't the starter Week 1.

 

[Bogey]

I will be very surprised if Shane isn't the starter Week 1.

You and an entire legion of Horns fans, Daniel.

 

[MikeV73]

Haven't heard much from RB Houston this offseason...or since he arrived on campus. Obviously not high on the pecking order now. Any insight on Houston

 

[texbound]

The "if he stays healthy" is the issue with Johnson. You can't project favorable things from a guy when he hasn't proven he can stay healthy for a full season. Your two most talented backs haven't logged a full season at Texas due to injuries and that's a bit scary.

After that you got guys that have small sample sizes from last year (Porter) and guys who have yet to log snaps at the college level (Carter, Houston, Young).

Daniel, do you know if Kirk Johnson participated in the scrimmage yesterday? If he did, how did he do? Also, is Porter back?

 

[drgilbert]

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Haven't heard much from RB Houston this offseason...or since he arrived on campus. Obviously not high on the pecking order now. Any insight on Houston

Just isn't good enough to play at a place like Texas. Was a bit of a reach to offer him.

 

[Daniel Seahorn]

Daniel, do you know if Kirk Johnson participated in the scrimmage yesterday? If he did, how did he do? Also, is Porter back?

I'll check, but as far as I know both participated.

 

[texbound]

I'll check, but as far as I know both participated.

Well that's good news. The fact that they participated and they weren't on the injury reporr.

 

[drgilbert]

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Hey! Just let me enjoy my koolade until the season starts  B) . Seriously though, I get what you're saying. I just want Kirk to succeed and have the same success as his brother.

In my personal opinion, I think Johnson is the best back on the roster. But we haven't been able to see that yet because he's always injured. He's recovering from injury right now.

He can't have an impact from the sidelines. I remain hopeful for him though because I think if everything ever gets pointed in the right direction for him, the sky is the limit. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

FYI, from what I've heard, Johnson is participating in practice. He is being protected somewhat and withheld from certain things, but at least he's there and suited up.

 

[Monsieur ATX]

FYI, from what I've heard, Johnson is participating in practice. He is being protected somewhat and withheld from certain things, but at least he's there and suited up.

smart move by the staff, take the appropriate precautionary steps for Johnson

 

[Sirhornsalot]

DMN says we beat USC

Good read

https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/college-sports/texaslonghorns/2017/08/13/another-early-season-shocker-store-longhorns-bold-predictions-texas

 

[oldhorn2]

kinda dumb SHA....first they say we beat USC....then they predict we win 9 games?...Hell.....I figure if we beat USC we go to double digits.

 

[Bear19]

aggy gonna boycott DMN.

Again.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

kinda dumb SHA....first they say we beat USC....then they predict we win 9 games?...Hell.....I figure if we beat USC we go to double digits.

Possibly. But we could have a flat tire or two along the way when we don't play up to our potential or – aren't aligned (lol).

Who would have thought last summer that we'd beat Notre Dame but lose to Kansas?

 

[drgilbert]

https://twitter.com/texasfootball/status/896924193366790146