Post Spring Game Quick Thoughts

– Darius Terrell

– The weather was beautiful at the beginning of the event and Texas had a very nice turnout as well. It was a very windy evening and once the sun disappeared for the day, so did a lot of onlookers. Overall, I thought that the university did an awesome job today putting on this event.

– I was pleasantly surprised to see Texas decide to scrimmage the first-team units against each other and the second-team units against each other. Outside of Samuel Cosmi, Sam Ehlinger, and Malcolm Roach, everyone got a ton of reps today.

– Keondre Coburn was your starter with the first-team defense at Nose Guard over Gerald Wilbon. Coburn stepping up would be ENORMOUS for Texas along the defensive front. All signs are pointing in the right direction.

– Chris Brown and Montrell Estell were the starting safeties while D’Shawn Jamison and Jalen Green were the starters at Corner. We expected Caden Sterns and Brandon Jones to be out. It was news to see Anthony Cook being held out as a precautionary measure.

– Last year, when asked about redshirting players, Tom Herman mentioned Jalen Green as a guy that they found work for last season because Green “isn’t a guy that’s going to be here for 4 years.” Green gave the Longhorn nation more than a few glimpses of his talent on Saturday. He was all over Malcolm Epps and any other WR that he lined up across from.

– I thought that Sam Ehlinger looked a little rusty, but I’m going to choose not to freak out over him not looking great today and I’m going to recommend that the people reading this do the same. The conditions today weren’t ideal and he missed a few throws, which is going to happen from time to time. On the interception to Jeffrey McCulloch, Ehlinger looked like he predetermined his target before the snap and McCulloch was all over it. Ehlinger avoided those type of silly mistakes in 2018 and I expect it to continue in 2019. Moving on.

– Redshirt Freshman QB Casey Thompson didn’t look quick today. He looked FAST. Thompson also stood in the pocket and delivered some very nice balls over the middle while facing pressure. That won’t go unnoticed in the film room by his teammates or coaches. I was impressed with Thompson today.

– Cameron Dicker was good from 36 and 52 yards in the first half today. Dicker the kicker has everyone’s confidence and gave no reason for anyone to feel differently after today. His attempt from 60 yards may have been good if not for the wind.

– DeMarvion Overshown made his presence felt today. #31 showed up in my notes numerous times when I looked over them before writing this. The blow that he delivered to Casey Thompson stopping him short of scoring a touchdown sticks out as his most memorable of the night for myself.

– Jordan Whittington is the real deal. He was clearly gassed as the staff got him a ton of touches today, but the impact that he’s had and is going to have coming out the backfield is going to be invaluable this season.

– Bru McCoy is going to be a fan favorite during his time in Austin. A chorus of “Bruuuuuuuuuuuuuuu” broke out among the fans in attendance after McCoy received his first touch.

– Texas is going to have some questions to answer when it comes to figuring out what they’re going to do if anything were to happen to All-Conference Center Zach Shackelford. Following Jeff McCulloch’s interception and return to the 1-yard line, the second unit had snap issues on 3 out of 4 plays. Casey Thompson’s rushing touchdown came on a scramble after a poor snap.

– Brennan Eagles was noticeably quiet today. I did not notice him on the field until after halftime. I’ve always liked Jordan Pouncey and he made some plays today, I just don’t see how Texas is going to get him on the field.

– It is very difficult to tell the difference between Joseph Ossai, Byron Vaughns, and Peter Mpagi physically. As a whole, the Texas team looked like a million bucks tonight. Strength and Conditioning Head Coach Yancy McKnight continues to prove that he is worth every penny.

Sunday Recruiting Notes

– Super K

I am back from my trip!

***A big visitor who snuck in this weekend was 2020 LB Josh White. The reason this visit is significant is because after his recent LSU visit, I got the impression from Josh that he wasn’t planning on visiting Texas for the Spring Game and perhaps not at all.

I’m told the visit went well and it’s sounding like like Texas may actually get him back on campus again with his mother. LSU is a tough one to beat here but this is a step in the right direction.

***I am also told that Texas took another big step with 2020 DB, Jahari Rogers. The significance of this is that not only is Rogers is a dynamic and sharp player but he is an OU legacy.

I never thought it would happen given his ties to OU but I’m beginning to really believe Texas can land Rogers.

***2020 ATH (TE/DE) Jalin Conyers picked up a Texas offer. We will reach out to him.

Had a blast at UT today and after a good talk with @CoachDWarehime, I am humbled and blessed to receive an offer to play football at the University of Texas!🔶️🐂 #HookEm @BCarringtonUT pic.twitter.com/sWLRyC7ys3 — Jalin Conyers (@J_Conyers_2020) April 14, 2019

Conyers has been hot on the recruiting trail as of late. Picked up recent offers from Oklahoma, USC and Ohio State.

Note from CJ: I talked to Conyers last evening, he said the visit was going very well. Conyers and his parents were going out with Coach Warehime after the Spring Game. An opportunity for the two sides to spend more time together.

Weekend Visitor Update | Josh Eaton + Insider Note

– Super K

2020 CB, Josh Eaton is perhaps the best big CB in Texas in this class. He’s a sprinter, he plays very well at the LOS, impacts the game at multiple positions and has a tenacious attitude. All that while having a lot left in the tank for development.

Eaton made a return visit to Texas this past weekend for the Spring Game. I’ve said a few times that I believe LSU is one of the schools that will be tough to beat in this race, especially given Eaton’s family ties to Louisiana.

I’ve spoken to Eaton after all of his Texas visits and all the visits went well but it still felt like…there was something missing.

I think he found that missing piece on this visit, that feeling where he could see himself playing at Texas.

”This trip was different. I loved it from the very beginning. I love the atmosphere out there, everything. It (the visit) was phenomenal”.

Josh has already seen almost everything there is to see at Texas. Again, he has visited on multiple occasions. But what it seems he saw on this trip was what it feels like to be a player at Texas and have this state behind you.

”Seeing the crowd and then having people coming up to me and saying, what’s up and the vibe of it, yeah, you can see what it’s like to play there and have everyone behind you”.

This is is going to be a long race though, as Josh tells me he has no plans to make any decisions until late in the process – perhaps all the way to signing day.

That, though, could play in Texas’ favor as numbers get tight for competitor programs.

Next stop for Josh is Oklahoma next weekend for an unofficial visit.

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Troy Omeire | Trending

– Super K

Last time I did a trending post on Troy Omeire, things were, in my view, trending Texas A&M.

After asking around about where things are now, after this weekend’s visit, I believe they are now trending back in Texas favor.

I continue to believe that while Troy has plenty of options, he is likely to stay at one of the two big in-state schools.

