First Glimpse at the 2011 Longhorns

Striated glutes! 13-0!

Can someone please explain to me what Acho is working in pic 2? Granted I didn’t play after HS, but I never did any drill where I was instructed to stand that straight up anywhere near the line. Maybe it is just the result of seeing the end (?) of the move.

I wonder if Bennie Wylie will switch to shorts and a tank during winter. Assuming Texas actually gets a winter this year. Full sweats in this heat is just insane.

Ho-lee fuck. Fozzy is a ripped son of a bitch. Ship2 may be larger than his older brother at the same age, but he doesn’t have that same freakish defined look yet. 9 years in the program and I’m sure Ship2 will get that look as well.

good lord foswhitt

‘like i told you already: i don’t have any idea what happened to the media donut truck.’

yes, i was hoping to see taylor. and yes, i noticed the sweats. that man is crazy. he’s another t.e. lawrence. hope he leads like lawrence.

yes, i noticed fozzy, too. he’s getting that ricky look. i just wish we could trade a little ripped for some health.

It was a 6 am workout. 88 degrees is perfect sweatpant weather.

10 wins, no problem!

That freshmen DB picture reminds me of the starting DB class when I was at Texas in the ’90s. Anybody else remember the starting four of Chris Carter, Taje Allen, Tre Thomas, and Bryant Westbrook? They started all four years together and played really well. I can remember them leading the nation in passing efficiency one year. It would be great if that could happen again.

DAYUUUM…Mike Davis put on some weight!

DAYUUUM…Cody Johnson lost some weight!

Irrational exuberance! There’s a lot of work to be done in the next four weeks. It looks like the guys are ready.

Damn, Mack is looking old.

wtf, is mad doing anywhere near this team ?

I know we still have Gerg Davis on the tit but mad dog too ?

Coupla lottery winners there.

1. John Harris looks almost the same size as DJ Grant. Another TE candidate? You know, since Mack is contractually obligated to carry double digit TEs on the roster at all times.

2. As has been noted, Fozzy is looking straight up ripped. I guess now that he’s graduated he could spend all his time in the weight room.

3. Seriously, what is up with the sweatsuit? Does he do that to look more ripped by getting dehydrated in the heat? Seems dumb whatever the reason.

4. Trey Allen looks to be in good shape, hope he stays healthy and owns the LG spot.

5. Mike Davis hung out with Fozzy this summer.

6. Leroy Scott = grown ass man, imo.

7. Anybody got a weight on Poehlmann? Finally looks like an OL. Maybe if the knee holds up he can be a surprise contributor so someone like Greenlea or Cochran can redshirt.

8. Cody Johnson may not have hung out with Fozzy all summer, but he clearly ran into him a few times. Looks strong without that belly.

9. Tucker is yoked for a punter.

10. Longest post ever on the carnival.

“3. Seriously, what is up with the sweatsuit? Does he do that to look more ripped by getting dehydrated in the heat? Seems dumb whatever the reason.”

Pretty sure it’s to nip any “it’s too hot to work hard” complaints in the bud.

Dp David Snow has moved to LB? Who’s playing C now?

Okay, Bennie Wylie skepticism is pure BC contrarianism. Has he produced any tangible benefits to the program yet? Of course he not. But he hasn’t provided a single reason to be skeptical.

I’m mildly drunk. Don’t hold the typo against me.

I just want to know if all the WRs are running crisp routes.

Does anyone have a direct link? The link at the top just sends me to the index of the galleries and the latest thing there are the “check in day” photos.

John Taylor, they removed the photo gallery it looks like. It used to be there but it’s gone now.

I’m really hoping Whaley will eat himself into our DT rotation.

“Okay, Bennie Wylie skepticism is pure BC contrarianism. Has he produced any tangible benefits to the program yet? Of course he not. But he hasn’t provided a single reason to be skeptical.”

He actually has. By showing up which is more than Black Fat Bastard has done in the last several years.

And how Madden is allowed to be at any press conference is beyond me. You know that clown is going to want to lead the team on the field too. If he does I think I will vomit.

We do like to hate us some former coaches. I have to say we have some very good looking footbball players in this bunch.

i can’t seem to find the practice photos, only the check in photos.

I don’t see them either.

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The pictures are back up. If you look at picture #44, the caption reads “Freshman WR Bryant Jackson.” I suppose he is the defensive player we are moving to offense? I hadn’t heard anyone speculate on him being the one to make the switch. Also #45 will give you a glimpse of David Ash, the punter.

Your link above is wrong. The one you want (of the practice) is:

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/view.gal?id=98986

First interview with Mack:

Reporter: “So, we hear Gilbert was 2 of 11 for 6 yards with 3 interceptions and 4 dejected, pouting looks on his face. Seriously?”
Mack: “We don’t believe in putting pressure on young men with meaningless stats. We thought Gilbert competed today and he won a smiley face sticker for today’s practice.”
Reporter: “But shouldn’t a qb that has been in the program going on three years be able to complete more than 2 passes…in practice for cryin out loud?”
Mack: “Gilbert was so brave just to be able to go out…”
Reporter: “What’s that banging noise?”
Mack: “It is NOT Harsin banging his head against the wall and yelling ‘what the hell was that’. Now back to that seemingly bizarre throwing motion of Garrett’s. We deny that it is as weird as it looks.”

Stick with your regular beat.

Hater.

Practice pics look better than check-in pics. Somewhat gruntled.

A while back I said there looked to be some staff who would benefit from a program designed by Wylie. Pic #10 is illustrative of that, as is #20.

So based on pic #23, looks like a possible 1st team OL of: Allen — Hopkins(?) — ??? (assume Snow) — Walters — Kelly

I can live with that, though I’m skeptical of Allen protecting the blindside against speed rushers.

Also, it occurs to me that Shead is almost the same size as Barrett Matthews (6’2" 218 vs 6’2" 235). I know the numbers at TE continue to border on ridiculous, but the “power back” position is also getting pretty crowded with Cody, Bergeron, and Brown all in the mix. Any chance he gets moved rather than transferring if he gets passed on the depth chart by the two freshmen?

So, that last pic where it looks like Mykkele Thompson is about to pick of a pass… I have a pretty good guess who threw that ball.

um. off. pick off.

But overall, I’m really liking what I’m seeing. Thanks to jerryw for posting a working link.

Seeing the muscle on Fozzy makes me (1) wonder what the hell that boy is eating/drinking/injecting (what?!?!) (2) feel pretty good about his chances to make it through the year without being injured the first time he touches something harder than jello. One of the often overlooked benefits of a REAL strength and conditioning program that teaches good habits is injury prevention. The stronger your muscles are, the stronger your bones become to withstand the torsional stress placed upon them. Okay, signing off before I become pedantic.

http://www.mackbrown-texasfootball.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/080611aab.html

Jeff Madden, Assistant Athletics Director for Strength & Conditioning
On how the team is looking: They’re looking good. They had a great summer.
 
On his new role: Well, I’m in charge of all sports as an Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning. It’s a great role. I’ve got 14 great strength coaches that do an excellent job. We usually carry 10-12 part-time guys or students that help us, so we’ve got a full room.

While I’m pretty sure in actuality it ’doesn’t’ mean this, ‘does’ this mean that Todd Wright works for Jeff Madden?

Also, it occurs to me that Shead is almost the same size as Barrett Matthews (6’2″ 218 vs 6’2″ 235). I know the numbers at TE continue to border on ridiculous, but the "power back" position is also getting pretty crowded with Cody, Bergeron, and Brown all in the mix. Any chance he gets moved rather than transferring if he gets passed on the depth chart by the two freshmen?

Keep in mind that “power back” in HarsApple system looks to be TE/H-B/FB, and whether a given player (someone said CoJo is in thie role along with Bergeron) is lined up (by the time the ball’s snapped - no telling where the hell he is before the shift(s) and motion(s)) on the line or in the backfield (or motioning across the formation) may lead to his blocking, carrying, or running a route on any given play. Not only does the defense not know what he’s going to do, but it appears that neither does the offense until the defense reveals itself at or after the snap.

This is just in time, too, because I was getting mighty tired of being able to “guess” the next play well over half the time, just from formation and personnel, let alone position, down and distance.

The more I think about what’s coming, the gruntleder I get.

Saw this in Fridays AAS:

“Freshman quarterback David Ash also is good enough to punt, but Brown said he probably would not give up a possible redshirt season for the former Belton High School star unless he’s in the mix at both positions.

“You probably wouldn’t use him to punt unless we felt like he was an option at quarterback as well,” Brown said.

Earlier this week, co-offensive coordinator Major Applewhite, who also is one of Texas’ special teams coordinators, said the freshman might do some situational punting this season."

Sounds like more confirmation Ash will log time at QB this season.

Fong, I’m not sure that’s accurate. Boise’s had a couple backs that were more power than speed, but these were not the guys lining up all over the place, other than to split out wide on occasion. That TE/HB/FB role is as you describe, but I think that’s different from the “power tailback” who will be the change of pace from the speed guys like Fozzy and DJ (and maybe Hills?).

"You probably wouldn’t use him to punt unless we felt like he was an option at quarterback as well,"

One word:

Colt McCoy quick kick.

Went to Ben’s BBQ several years ago, and Madden was walking out as we were walking in. Ben greeted us, and advised us that Jeff wasn’t that hungry that particular day as he had only eaten two chickens. The fact that he is still at UT and Wylie, Wright and others purportedly report to him in the organizational structure can only mean one thing-Mac Daddy N.C. Polaroids…….

One word: Colt McCoy quick kick.

One word, huh? Greg, is that you?

“Based on these pictures alone, what’s our record for 2011?”

Awesome.

Scipio… the only positions missing a “Preseason Position by Position” write-up are offensive linemen and kickers. I know nobody really cares about the O-line unless they get a penalty or dramatically miss a block, but surely this site can give the big boys a little time in the spotlight.

On the kickers, all I want to know is: Can one of them make a FG in the clutch?

I haven’t seen the RB write up either. At this rate, I’m thinking about canceling my subsrciption.