Practice: Day Two

by HenryJames on Aug 11, 2009 7:50 AM CDT in Texas Longhorns and Other Football

Because colons make it sound important.

All information at this point is from MackBrown-TexasFootball.com, but I am presenting it here in an organized fashion thereby saving you at least 10 seconds of internet browsing. You're welcome.

Mack Brown has a blog. Has Sailor Ripley already asked him to write for BC? Does he know that you can't address everyone by their first names on the internet? So many questions.

The latest entry has the team's daily schedule. Did you know that the defense has their own bus?

Video practice report.

Nothing like watching McCoy to Shipley while Greg Davis looks on and hip and/or hop plays in the background.

And an interview with Muschamp.

As ChrisApplewhite talked about yesterday, it's not exactly easy for a true freshman to come in and play defensive tackle. In response to Scipio's question about how he is going to replace Rod Wright, Muschamp replied:

It's tough. I always feel like playing as a freshman is harder by position when you get closer to the ball, because it happens faster. The bodies are bigger. When you're on the perimeter, as a wide out or a corner, a lot of times your athleticism can take over. The ball is in the air a little longer and you have a chance to really react and let your athleticism take over as opposed to instinctively playing the game. An inside player, those are tough to play as freshmen, but we're going to do it.

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I saw what you did there.

by BatesHorn on Aug 11, 2009 8:50 AM CDT reply actions

That was clever.

by Trips Right on Aug 11, 2009 8:57 AM CDT reply actions

I’m jonesing for the State of the Unions. By far my favorite feature of the site. When can we expect to see them (I’m tired of hitting refresh)?

by seven on Aug 11, 2009 9:04 AM CDT reply actions

That one has to sting a little.

by HornInExile on Aug 11, 2009 9:29 AM CDT reply actions

Because colons make it sound important.

My proctologist says the same thing.

by NateHeupel on Aug 11, 2009 9:44 AM CDT reply actions

“Did you know that the defense has their own bus?”

Yes and I think it’s complete horseshit that they make Gideon sit in the back.

by Nordberg on Aug 11, 2009 10:10 AM CDT reply actions

In response to Scipio’s question about how he is going to replace Rod Wright…

The same Rod Wright that was kicked off our team for arson?

Oh, that was Pacocito Montoya. And he played for Concordia Lutheran. I get them confused.

by Scipio Tex on Aug 11, 2009 10:32 AM CDT reply actions

Rod Wright had to quit the team because of kidney problems.

by kevwun on Aug 11, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

I’m finding it really hard not to be very concerned about our DL this year. I’m not quite as optimistic as most are with Sergio playing the buck position full time either. I don’t think he has the power, leverage, or technique to replace Rak like so many seem to think he will do.

What’s the deal with Eddie Jones? I know he was hurt in spring, but is he expected to contribute this year? Does he not work hard, was he just highly overrated, or is he just always hurt?

by n-ea on Aug 11, 2009 10:59 AM CDT reply actions

Eddie is always hurt. Supposedly healthy right now. He has always been talented, but it’s hard for coaches to invest in a guy made of glass.

by Scipio Tex on Aug 11, 2009 11:04 AM CDT reply actions

I talked to Eddie a few weeks ago and he said he finally had a successful surgery in the offseason that has given him complete mobility and no pain in his ankle or shoulder. Let’s hope it lasts.

He’s a guy that could slide inside if needed on passing downs. Eddie’s forced fumble hit on Adarius Bowman in 2007 was one of the harder blows delivered by a Texas player in the last decade.

by Vasherized on Aug 11, 2009 11:29 AM CDT reply actions

I would love to see Eddie bust out with a big senior year.

by Scipio Tex on Aug 11, 2009 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

Well, I’d rather it be injuries than the other two options I gave. I always give players in any sport the benefit of the doubt in regards to injuries. IMO they’re circumstancial, i.e. a product of bad luck, but doesn’t mean they’ll never get there health back. Shipley and Scaife are great examples. Unfortunately, some guys never recover, Pickryl, D Martin, Marquis Johnson, Hills Jr. (had to switch positions, it would have been nice to see him play TE), maybe Irby, and several other less notable players.

I’m really hoping Acho, Okafor, Jones/Johnson/Carter, can be our bookends this year and allow us to keep Sergio at SLB. I guess I should just trust BMF to get the best 11 on the field though and let my ulcer heal.

by n-ea on Aug 11, 2009 11:32 AM CDT reply actions

Hopefully a big junior year before that.

Wait, self parody?

by Nordberg on Aug 11, 2009 11:35 AM CDT reply actions

That’s great news Vasherized. I forgot about that hit. In fact, I forgot that Eddie ever saw the football field for us, but I do remember that now that you mention it.

Scipio, MBTF has Jones listed as a Junior, so I take it that he either redshirted as a freshman or got a medical rs.

by n-ea on Aug 11, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

Part of a daily schedule from Mack’s blog:

7:30 a.m.-8 a.m. Practice in shorts and helmets
9 a.m. Post-practice continental breakfast
9:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Special forces (teams) meeting

It’s kind of like a team building event at a Holiday Inn.

by Sailor Ripley on Aug 11, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah, both he and Kalen Thornton are juniors.

by HenryJames on Aug 11, 2009 11:40 AM CDT reply actions

I want to delete this thread, eliminate everyone in it, removing all evidence of their existence, and carry on with my life.

by Scipio Tex on Aug 11, 2009 11:51 AM CDT reply actions

Please don’t, my boss might come in any minute and I need to show him the work I’ve been doing.

by n-ea on Aug 11, 2009 11:59 AM CDT reply actions

n-ea FTW!

by uthookem on Aug 11, 2009 12:00 PM CDT reply actions

Also worried about Sergio on the weak-side alone. Much easier to be a great pass rusher on the strong-side with miller and rak drawing attention or as an OLB following them. Even more worrisome tho, is the potential impact on the pass defense. Curious how much of our secondary’s “success” last year was due to the pass rush.

by Spoons on Aug 11, 2009 12:04 PM CDT reply actions

I also talked to Kaelen Jakes. After five redshirt years, he’s finally found a system that works and will be our senior secret weapon at DT this fall.

by Vasherized on Aug 11, 2009 12:16 PM CDT reply actions

I want to delete this thread, eliminate everyone in it, removing all evidence of their existence, and carry on with my life.

I don’t use the word “hero” lightly, but that would make you the greatest hero in American history.

by BrickHorn on Aug 11, 2009 12:28 PM CDT reply actions

William Katt?

by Nordberg on Aug 11, 2009 12:32 PM CDT reply actions

Has BC jumped the shark?

by UT on Aug 11, 2009 12:49 PM CDT reply actions

When do the Team Previews come out? As a Kansas State fan its literally the highlight of the entire season, everything else is fake punts and crap from there on.

by Bastard Rapechild of El Roberson on Aug 11, 2009 1:16 PM CDT reply actions

The Team previews are coming in late August.

by Scipio Tex on Aug 11, 2009 1:33 PM CDT reply actions

When Eddie Jones has played, he has played with a high motor. Injuries have gotten the better of him, but he doesn’t lack for effort and ability. If he stays healthy this year, I predict big things from him.

If there is anyway to slide Jones inside some, it would really help our pass rush. Hell, the roster says Houston is up to 300, he couldn’t have weighed much more than Jones’ 260 a year ago. Maybe Jones can pull a Houston for us.

by Bartoncreek on Aug 11, 2009 2:39 PM CDT reply actions