Notes & Quotes from Texas's Postgame Conference against Rice

Our Devon Messinger was in attendance for the postgame press conference following the Texas Longhorns 37-10 win over the Rice Owls. Below, we have embedded all of the notable takeaways from Sarkisian, along with several key members of the Longhorns football team.

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After the win over Rice, Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian says that he is happy with the team's versatility and defensive play. He also added that he thinks that a lot of people likely (wrongly) doubted that the team could win games with their defense. #HookEm
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Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian says that QB coach AJ Milwee will be coaching from the field this year, with WR coach Chris Jackson upstairs #HookEm
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Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian praised WR Xavier Worthy for setting the tone in the third quarter #HookEm
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Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian believes that 10 true freshmen played today against Rice #HookEm
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Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian on Quinn Ewers connecting with receivers on the deep ball: "We're getting closer.. it's going to feel good when we do hit them." #HookEm
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Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian thinks that the rush lanes for the Texas defense need to improve, noting that a more elusive QB might make them pay. #HookEm
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Following the Rice game, Longhorns HC Steve Sarkisian says that he has no updates on freshman RB CJ Baxter's injury. #HookEm
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Players:

Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers says that he is “ definitely fired up for the opportunity” to play Alabama in Tuscaloosa next weekend. #HookEm
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Longhorns QB Quinn Ewers says that one of his goals against Alabama next weekend will be to get settled early. #HookEm
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Following the Rice game, Longhorns LB Jaylan Ford still sees room for improvement on the defense, emphasizing a need for improvement with on-field communication & mental errors #HookEm
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Longhorns LB Jaylan Ford thinks that the Texas defensive line has found a way to improve year-over-year thanks to an extra year of experience. #HookEm
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