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Thursday Practice Report From the Asset

Life isn’t fair. Vince Young plays for the Eagles and I’m not allowed to tell you about the plays the Texas Longhorns are installing for Oklahoma. But I do get to wake up and talk to great people like the Asset and the Big Cigars every day, so I’ve got that going for me, which is nice.

First, we’ll start off with the QB conundrum since that’s how we do it here. We were told that David Ash had a solid day throwing the football from the short to intermediate range as usual. He struggled on some deep balls but the fact he garnered some attempts shouldn’t go unnoticed. The staff is opening up the playbook and Ash has been a sponge thus far. He dropped some balls in the bucket just as he did yesterday.

Garret Gilbert had a really good day, especially in the deep ball department. The kid has a terrific arm and put it on display today. The problem is that he struggles in the intermediate and short game and today wasn’t an exception. The Asset posits that it has to be in between GG’s ears because he has the talent to make all the throws. He’s even getting rid of the ball quicker at Bryan Harsin’s behest, but putting air under the ball is not GG’s strong suit.

We couldn’t report it yesterday, but after the specific practice reports that came out today, the Asset gave us clearance. Gilbert had a horrible pick to a walk-on in scrimmage work on Wednesday when he had Blaine Irby running wide open. Had he put a little air under the ball he would have had a Mack Brown explosive. Instead, some kid from Eagle Pass had a gift wrapped pick.

McCoy continued to look erratic based on arm strength. As we reported, he’s probably the best at checking to the correct play, but he doesn’t have the requisite talent to execute.

Wood, had a solid day, but he’s probably going to transfer as we reported back in June.

If you were handicapping the short, intermediate, and long game, the Asset claims you should proceed as follows:

Short: The pecking order is Ash, McCoy and then Gilbert.

Intermediate: Again, it’s Ash, followed by McCoy/Gilbert in a tie. Gilbert can’t seem to mentally execute the throw and McCoy doesn’t have the arm strength.

Deep ball: It’s Gilbert, closely followed by Ash, with a significant drop-off to Wood. McCoy can’t get it out there without putting too much air under it.

As for snap distribution with the first team, despite what other sites are reporting, the allocation goes - Ash 50%, McCoy 30%, GG 20%. As we reported back in June, Ash will get, at the very least, a package of plays starting with Rice. If he blows up in tomorrow's scrimmage, it could be a harbinger of future starts. Either way, we’ll have a full report.

In the running game, Bergeron and Fozzy got most of the work, but the Asset tells us that Malcolm Brown will be the bell cow. The Asset's been telling us that since Tuesday, if you’ve been paying attention. Brown is special and will have double digit carries against Rice. Bank on it.

We were also told that the wildcat formation another site reported about with Fozzy Whitaker taking the direct snap isn’t the full story. While Fozzy has been involved, there’s another player that is lining up at QB and running Urban Meyer-esque offense replete with a third option after the zone read look. We can’t tell you who, but we appreciate other sites jumping into the fray because it gives us more cover for our source. The wildcat we reference will likely be used against OU, and since we’re fans, we won’t go there. Let’s just say you’ll be happy with the personnel involved in this pseudo triple option.

We were also told that the full blown Boise State trick-play portfolio is in vogue with this team. We won’t give specifics, but just know that the squad has been working on this package in practice and it’s resulted in long touchdowns--like today in fact.

A contradiction to another site’s sources is on Mal Brown's play. We were told that the young man didn’t fumble so perhaps there is some confusion.

Yet another contradiction is that Tray Allen bounced around when in fact he stayed at left tackle and Trey Hopkins was predominantly at RT. We were told that Tray Allen had to get out of drill work when nature called and Hopkins filled in, in a pinch (pardon the pun). But the fact remains that Hopkins is staying at right tackle and the staff feels comfortable with Allen as their first team LT thus far.

Our source also said he didn’t see Walters at RT today--just RG.

Defensively, Okafor is still a beast coming off the left edge. The battles he had with Hopkins are legion and he’s winning most of them in pass pro. Manny Diaz is building his defense around Okafor’s abilities and the stunt/E-T loop games he runs with Randall are devastating as we reported yesterday.

Speaking of Randall, he again got some push in today’s scrimmage work. He’s a first day NFL draft pick. Calvin Howell is coming on as a complementary tackle in Diaz’s attacking style, especially against the run. Howell holds the point, allowing Randall to attack. Desmond Jackson is your third tackle in passing situations and Taylor Bible has coaches intrigued to the extent his motor cooperates. Bible had a really good day yesterday and today. In drill work that is designed to improve the DL’s ability to take on double teams, Bible shined. The problem is that he still takes plays off when the spotlight isn’t on him.

Jackson NEVER take plays off and gives max effort on every play. He’s still most effective in obvious passing downs because there isn’t a guard on the roster that can handle him one on one in pass pro.

Ashton Dorsey is a viable option at DT when healthy, but he was dinged today.

Jackson Jeffcoat looks good in pass rush or pursuit, but he struggles when the play comes right him. That’s a testament to how well Allen’s playing as a drive blocker in the run game.

At linebacker, Acho, Hicks, and Robinson continue to play at a high level. Demarco Cobbs is the story of fall camp at linebacker because he has elevated his game to the point where he’s considered a co-starter. The kid runs like a deer and brings the wood.

The defensive back depth chart may provide the biggest beta on the defense. When Adrian Phillips and Kenny Vaccaro are on the field together, the defense is much more formidable in their zone look. In fact, if the Asset had his druthers he prefers Gideon and Vaccaro at safety, with Diggs, Byndom, and Phillips as the three corners in nickel.

Overall, the Asset thinks the kids are tired and restless for game time against an opponent that doesn’t wear orange and white. They’re ready to hit the enemy and today’s lethargic practice is proof positive.

Hook ‘Em

Also, please stop by the Recruitocosm’s Q&A; tomorrow where we’ll try expound on what’s going on with respect to these practice reports.

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Thanks again for all the info. Good stuff.

by New Braunfels Horn on Aug 18, 2025 11:02 PM CDT reply actions  

“In fact, if the Asset had his druthers he prefers Phillips and Gideon at safety, with Diggs, Byndom, and Phillips as the three corners in nickel.”

Which one is supposed to be Vaccaro?

by BMC on Aug 18, 2025 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

i’ll wager a guess

myk thompson/monroe/hales…maybe diggs

by mattdubya on Aug 18, 2025 11:05 PM CDT reply actions  

and a fumbleruski has reared it’s head

by mattdubya on Aug 18, 2025 11:06 PM CDT reply actions  

GG interception to a walk on reminds me of an INT he had against UCLA last year.

by rowdyburns on Aug 18, 2025 11:08 PM CDT reply actions  

Thanks much, JS.

My money is on either Mykkele or Quandre (sp?) = the “player that is lining up at QB and running Urban Meyer-esque offense replete with a third option”.

Does the Asset agree with your prediction that Ash will start vs. Rice?

by Abe Lemons on Aug 18, 2025 11:10 PM CDT reply actions  

Excellent stuff, JS. Love hearing anything regarding the QB position, especially inr egards to Ash. I really think he has a bright future ahead of him. And that OU-triple option with an unknown at QB (Mykkele?) is too much of a tease. Asshole.

Keep up the good work with these reports, as they are much appreciated.

by Kasey on Aug 18, 2025 11:14 PM CDT reply actions  

Again, JS, a zillion thanks. Also, to The Asset. As somebody who used to be “an insider” it ticks me off that the cloak-and-dagger stuff is the only way to get info. But at least we’re getting it.

Does The Asset have a list of 3 or 4 players who have really opened the coaches’ eyes? Major surprises? Not necessarily starters, but players who are moving in that direction.

by edsp on Aug 18, 2025 11:15 PM CDT reply actions  

JS,

Great reports. Got the fix as needed on them reports. On the GG topic, what is the true core of the issue with his execution, leadership, ability, etc. Is there an eyesight issue (squinting), is there a confidence issue (Mack not wanting to impact his confidence KState), is there the “cant handle the collegiate level of play”? Maybe this is an advance Q&A entry?

Kids restless for game times…so am I!!!

by Longonhorns on Aug 18, 2025 11:18 PM CDT reply actions  

I’m an Oline guy. Tell me more about Espinosa. He seems to have come out of nowhere to be a potential 4 year starter. Is he making the right calls? Is he becoming a leader on the Oline? Does he have or will he develop the center version of IT?

by Texan in Oregon on Aug 18, 2025 11:19 PM CDT reply actions  

The trick play aspect of the report is frustrating but I’m a fan first and foremost. In other words, fuck oklahoma.

As for tthe secondary, the dream nickel is gideon, vaccaro, phillips, byndom, and diggs. Thompson is still getting solid snaps because he’s special.

On espinosa, TIO, he’s mobile and he excels in the combo game. His mobility is the main reason we can move Hopkins to RT and play a mauler like Walters at RG.

by Jesus Shuttlesworth on Aug 18, 2025 11:26 PM CDT reply actions  

I just don’t see how you can give a true fresh 50% of the snaps and not pencil him in as the starter baring any blowups in practice. If I wasn’t serious about making him my starter, I would lower that %. Jesus, if things go like they have, will they start him? I just think it would go back on everything Mack has been saying if they don’t start the best QB.

by The Apostle on Aug 18, 2025 11:41 PM CDT reply actions  

With all the Ash buzz, what kind of ceiling are we looking at with him long term?

Also, did someone say 10 yard minimum?

by bevosbackside on Aug 18, 2025 11:43 PM CDT reply actions  

good report. thanks bunches.

really like how the defense seems to be coming together. any chance we could play two qbs and when the receiver pass out of range of the first one, he flips the ball to the long-range guy? i think that would be an innovation.

by yeh on Aug 18, 2025 11:46 PM CDT reply actions  

Yeh just blew my mind.

by bevosbackside on Aug 18, 2025 11:49 PM CDT reply actions  

Jezus you seriously have got us hooked. Girlfriend was trying to get a close if you know what I mean and I passed as I had my iPad out and reading the web version of crystal meth. Love it!

by Horns05 on Aug 18, 2025 11:51 PM CDT reply actions  

He does have me hooked.. best reports on the web, paid or for free..

by The Apostle on Aug 18, 2025 11:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Passing up ass to read Ray Allen’s blog. I have lost my damn mind!

by Horns05 on Aug 18, 2025 11:59 PM CDT reply actions  

Something is rotten in the state of Pluckers…

Tomorrow night might be the biggest in Gilbert’s life. I’m pulling for the kid, but I’m pretty close to mentally moving on to Ash.

Could the Asset’s new bold observation be Taylor Bible contributing this season? He was nails on the Ash situational packages. I’ll buy Taylor getting snaps a run stuffer.

Great news to hear that Malcolm Brown is starting to come on. 10 carries against Rice would be a pretty big deal. It’s amazing that Bergeron and Brown could compliment one another. Nobody saw that coming. With Fozzy in the mix, Texas is going to throw a lot of different looks at people.

I am looking forward to the confused / panicked looks on Stoops face during the OU game. It’s been pretty damn easy to game plan against Texas for the past 13 years. No more.

by billfromlaketravis on Aug 19, 2025 12:00 AM CDT reply actions  

I’m fairly sure Gilbert has astigmatism…someone asked at a press conference once why he squints so much and that was the answer (if I remember correctly).

by texasauteur on Aug 19, 2025 12:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Above all, the offense cannot afford the killing turnover.
If Gilbert can’t get that out of his system, we WILL see Ash starting.
I really like Gilbert, but we must have the guy who gives us the best chance to win as the starter.
We also need competent backups. The vibe from these reports is that they are getting a pretty clear idea of who can do what. I It seems that actually having an intelligent, structured approach to offense allows for specific judgments to be made about strengths and weaknesses.
I trust HarWhite to get it right.
The upswing in attitude and enthusiasm in the players is palpable even over the internet and 250 miles away. At least as portrayed in these reports.

Regarding anything being prepared for OU, keep it extremely vague. Or better, don’t even talk about it. The land thieves will expect the unexpected, but let’s not help out their unexpectations in any way whatsoever.

by lurkerinthedark on Aug 19, 2025 12:10 AM CDT reply actions  

bill, there are a number of these frosh who are surprising people. that might be the story of this class. even malcolm brown is outstripping expectations.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 12:16 AM CDT reply actions  

Guys, go fuck your girlfriends. I’ll be here in the morning.

by Jesus Shuttlesworth on Aug 19, 2025 12:17 AM CDT reply actions  

Sounds like a country song.

by bevosbackside on Aug 19, 2025 12:29 AM CDT reply actions  

Jesus, Thank you once again.

If Ash continues to get the majority of snaps in the next 10 days…then I think Mack fools us all and trots him out as our starter. If GG starts taking the majority in the next 10 days, then he gets first shot this year. I think we help our qb out big time with formations,motion, backs staying in to block and most importantly our running game. If we are able to move the ball and keeps our backs fresh…then obviously we jam it down there throat all day long….

Well,except for those 3 playaction passes that go for40+ yrd TDs.

As the season progresses, we should see more and more added to the offense. We will also have more thorough evaluations on what personnel can do what best. This will allow us to open the throttle up as we progress.

I am hoping our special teams are much improved this year as well. Especially coverage and return units .Block personnel had a nice year last year, but improvement is always welcomed. This is one of those things you never really practice full speed because of the fear of injury. So, we dont know too much about how they will look at game speed.

I’m with the crowd…HTFU Game day.

by Hookem Up on Aug 19, 2025 12:31 AM CDT reply actions  

Or a Miami booster hosting a recruiting visit.

by Horncasting on Aug 19, 2025 12:31 AM CDT reply actions  

Any chance Gilbert starts against Rice in an attempt to keep from showing the “real” offense before playing UCLA? It is not like that game is a slam dunk.

Yesterday I was convinced we were simply witnessing a battle for 2nd string. I’ve now gone to thinking this really is a full-blown competition with Ash in the lead over McCoy.

by Horncasting on Aug 19, 2025 12:36 AM CDT reply actions  

“The Asset posits that it has to be in between GG’s ears because he has the talent to make all the throws.”

I guess talent doesn’t include footwork and mechanics.

by He Slept Me on Aug 19, 2025 12:41 AM CDT reply actions  

Seriously the squinting thing guys is hilarious. You don’t actually think he’s squinting because he can’t see do you? As a person who’s nearsighted+astigmatism, and a wearer of contact lenses, squinting doesn’t do jack shit. I think he has prominent brows. I think it’s just the structure of his face, think about all the asians.

by IDK on Aug 19, 2025 12:57 AM CDT reply actions  

Two straight good practices by Bible with Howell improving. If those two can make decent contributions against the run with Jackson coming in on passing downs, we could be scary good up front on defense! That will take the heat off whoever is at QB as well as a talented but callow secondary until both get experience/sorted out.

Lord, let it be so!

by Jake Lonergan on Aug 19, 2025 1:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Jesus Shuttlesworth said:
Guys, go fuck your girlfriends. I’ll be here in the morning.

I’m two hours later and been married for 20 years. You think I’ve got something better to do than hang out on a web site that talks about teenage boys?

by Texan in Oregon on Aug 19, 2025 1:10 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks JS… great stuff!

We’ll know more after the scrimmage tomorrow who might start… Mack should release a depth chart sometime early next week!

by HotRod on Aug 19, 2025 1:17 AM CDT reply actions  

I thought Mack said today that the QB contest was “too close to call” according Chip on the Horn. Interesting.

by RomaVicta on Aug 19, 2025 1:19 AM CDT reply actions  

My anticipation grows with every passing Practice Report and references to doing the girlfriend. The season should be okay, too.

Thanks for the updates.

by AKHorn on Aug 19, 2025 1:48 AM CDT reply actions  

If they want to put the best talent and athleticism on the field why don’t they make Cobbs a safety. Imagine Cobbs and Vaccaro at safety!!!!

by rolandv on Aug 19, 2025 2:43 AM CDT reply actions  

Like the team, I’m feeling lethargic about posting and need to hit some people. Fifteen days.

by Mano Cornuda on Aug 19, 2025 4:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Putting Cobbs at LB gives Diaz another cover guy on the field. Cobbs has the speed to cover a TE or TB. Cobbs at LB gives Diaz more flexibility/creativity in his blitzes. When Diaz orders up a safety blitz, he can be confident that Cobbs will take over the blitzing safety’s cover responsibilities with no problem.

by Kafka on Aug 19, 2025 5:15 AM CDT reply actions  

Mack said that if today’s scrimmage does not separate the QBs, then the depth chart should be done by about 10 days before the Rice game (which is next Wednesday).

by Kafka on Aug 19, 2025 5:20 AM CDT reply actions  

Great Reports, tip of the hat to The Asset, The Big Cigar and of course JS. I’m starting to mix the Kool-Aid. These are exciting times for Texas football. We may not know what we really have until we mix it up with the big boys, but I like where we’re heading.

by Calihorn on Aug 19, 2025 5:44 AM CDT reply actions  

Hookemup,

your line “allow us to open up the throttle” excited the petrol-head speed junkie and the football junkie in me all at once. Have you ever had priapism? I assure you it’s incredibly uncomfortable. Thanks a lot, man.

by burntorangejuice on Aug 19, 2025 6:08 AM CDT reply actions  

The wildcat formation is possibly the most overrated play in football history.

It’s good to hear that Bible is doing something.

by todaystomsawyer on Aug 19, 2025 6:13 AM CDT reply actions  

The horns will be playing more TEs, H backs, and fullbacks this season. Players at these positions will tend to block first on passing plays and then release for a safety valve pass. It will frequently be the case that the opposition D will take away the horns’ two WRs by doubling them. When this happens, the horns’ QB must be able to quickly recognize the situation, find the open safety valve target, and then accurately deliver that short touch pass so the receiver can get some YAC.

This O scheme is great because it gets a lot more blocking on the field (especially useful against elite competition) but it may not be well suited to Gilbert. Gilbert has a great arm but tends to overlook short, easy passes and instead tries to force in the longer pass to a target that is well defended. The Boise State O scheme absolutely demands that the QB be a master of the short check down pass and that is not Gilbert’s forte.

Benching Gilbert (at least temporarily) might be the shock required to break this mental block.

by Kafka on Aug 19, 2025 6:13 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeh,

Your two QB formation sounds intriguing if not for the fact that the short range QB will likely get killed while flipping the ball on the third or fourth trial. That woukd be effective pass pro for Gilbert, though.

by burntorangejuice on Aug 19, 2025 6:20 AM CDT reply actions  

If you were handicapping the short, intermediate, and long game, the Asset claims you should proceed as follows:

Short: The pecking order is Ash, McCoy and then Gilbert.

Intermediate: Again, it’s Ash, followed by McCoy/Gilbert in a tie. Gilbert can’t seem to mentally execute the throw and McCoy doesn’t have the arm strength.

Deep ball: It’s Gilbert, closely followed by Ash, with a significant drop-off to Wood. McCoy can’t get it out there without putting too much air under it.

Sounds like Ash is damned near Pareto optimal to Gilbert, and that Gilbert and McCoy are fighting for the #2 ranking.

So why, again, should Gilbert start? Is the theory that two years’ worth of learning how to suck at football under the tutelage a lethargic, incompetent yes-man gives Gilbert a clear edge in the intangibles?

by BrickHorn on Aug 19, 2025 7:29 AM CDT reply actions  

Today’s scrimmage might have huge implications for the entire season.

by I said I on Aug 19, 2025 8:06 AM CDT reply actions  

we better not save plays for ou when we need them to beat the momo’s and ucla.

by Savage Henry on Aug 19, 2025 8:08 AM CDT reply actions  

boj, i see them both in the shotgun (we’d call that the double barrel, of course) or the lead qb under center (which we’d call the over/under). think of it: one barrel is shotgun and the other is rifle. deadly to one side or the other.

jeese, if i’m giving something away let me know.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 8:10 AM CDT reply actions  

Good to see that the staff is so confident in our starting QB’s understanding of the brand new offense and familiarity with the new WRs/TEs that we can devote 80% of the practice reps THIS WEEK to identifying the second string QB and developing the “Ash Situational Package”

GG is ready ya’ll (See 2010 season, 2011 spring game, 2011 first scrimmage, 2011 August practice reports) . . . time to focus on determining whether his backup should be the guy who has outperformed all of the other QBs at every practice or the guy who can’t throw the ball 20 yards in the air. It’s a toughie

by Esquivel on Aug 19, 2025 8:12 AM CDT reply actions  

henry, there’s going to be something for everybody. this is going to be the wedding of extraordinary talent with execution and slight of hand, but there will be something special for the sooners. teams for years have exposed how vulnerable the sooners are to that sort of thing. starting this year that approach straps on the turbocharger.

things have become a lot more interesting for mr stoops and his charges.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 8:18 AM CDT reply actions  

If GG has astigmatism he’s going to have a tough time with the QB position. I have astigmatism and as far as I know it’s impossible to fully correct. I can’t tell the correct depth of objects for the life of me (such as a parked car behind me when I’m backing out). This would explain Garrett’s trouble with interceptions from LBs dropping into coverage. If you can’t tell how deep the LBs are, you might assume they’re not a threat for an interception. Just speculation.

by ryan on Aug 19, 2025 8:29 AM CDT reply actions  

Soooooooo. Hay-sus

  1. 28 & # 24 will both be in the backfield at the same time for the " wildhorn" hummmmmmm. That would be interesting.

by JET on Aug 19, 2025 8:30 AM CDT reply actions  

That’s interesting on Cobbs; it must be a wonderful day when a boy gets his first OR

by Arriviste on Aug 19, 2025 8:35 AM CDT reply actions  

By the way folks …… Gilbert will start against Rice. Mark it down.
my sources have him starting with aheaping helping dose of running plays setting up play action.

by JET on Aug 19, 2025 8:44 AM CDT reply actions  

Think Nebraska 2011 with the “Harsin” effect added to the package….. couple dropped deep sideline balls or Texas would have won by double digits.

by JET on Aug 19, 2025 8:50 AM CDT reply actions  

Wait, was I supposed to fuck my girlfriend or my wife?

I couldnt decide so I did both.

by Paulie on Aug 19, 2025 8:54 AM CDT reply actions  

Hey JS. I got some fried eggs working in the skillet along side some “rind” Bacon….. coffee is on & some " Texas " toast smoking but I’m missing something …… oh yeah, my Friday OPEN THREAD

by JET on Aug 19, 2025 8:57 AM CDT reply actions  

Yeh, I get it. I was just thinking by the time the first QB who took the snap made his read/s, there would be defenders starting to get in the backfield and trying to kill him while he’s turning and flipping the ball to the other QB since if he’s turned to make a lateral flip instead of in the motin of throwing downfield, the defenders don’t have to back off fo fear of a late hit penalty.

by burntorangejuice on Aug 19, 2025 8:59 AM CDT reply actions  

I know we like to focus on the quarterbacks (and rightfully so), but the idea of having a coordinated rushing attack instead of just handing the ball to a back (who is standing still) on a slow developing play is exciting to me.

by Ralph the Wonder Llama on Aug 19, 2025 9:01 AM CDT reply actions  

Guys, go fuck your girlfriends. I’ll be here in the morning.

I don’t think my wife would appreciate this, though my girlfriend certainly would.

With regard to OU, I don’t need to know any specifics about plays. It just pleases me that they’re even working on specifics plays or packages for OU during Fall practice.

by Nunna Yo Bizness on Aug 19, 2025 9:05 AM CDT reply actions  

Q and A thread is up guys. Over on the Othership.

by Jesus Shuttlesworth on Aug 19, 2025 9:05 AM CDT reply actions  

yeah, i’m thinking of cross-training a couple of spare linebackers to be the first qb. or maybe big nasty. can he throw the ball at all?

hey, the friday open mike is up. i’m headed that way.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 9:06 AM CDT reply actions  

Love this report! Great Malcolm news, great everybody news! I’m stoked!

by Michael on Aug 19, 2025 9:25 AM CDT reply actions  

Whatever is going on with the QBs is kind of dizzying. Hopefully that’s on purpose. It makes sense that GG is good at the long ball only. In fact that is what we saw in the NCG and all last year. On the short to intermediate, he throws bad balls and interceptions. The problem is that he hasn’t IMPROVED since his freshmen year. He needs reps that will fix the mental part. However, that should have been done during the summer of his Freshman and Sophmore years.

I would rather not hear about any wildcat. If we aren’t surprised OU won’t be surprised. No more talking about it!

Interesting developments on OL, 2nd DT, and LB. Seems like the OL starting 5 is set. Now depth is the key. Is good to hear that there are options for 2nd DT. There needs to be a rotation and now we have Howell, Jackson, Dorsey, and Bible. For Bible, I say they play him until he doesn’t have anything left each game. That way there is at least the benefit of his talent, and who knows maybe he plays himself into shape. Cobbs at LB is a revelation. One more tool in Diaz’s belt.

I can’t wait to see a slimmed down Malcolm Brown. I think we have the 2nd coming of Ced, hopefully without the door-kicking skills.

It does sound like the DBs is the most fragile group. If a key person gets hurt here or there, we may really struggle.

by Monahorns on Aug 19, 2025 9:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Jesus!!! (The expression of the floating one, not you JS)

This has turned out to be a freaking wild pre-season. If I’m not wondering back alleys strung out in an aggy-misery junkie mess, I’m freaking geeked out on all this 100% pure, fine cut Recruito/BC permier stash.

My wife is ready to have me committed. I guess I’ll need to get a GF quick so I can deliver on the Hey-sus commandment. Hell, the wife can’t complain if it came directly from the holy one, can she?

My heads spinning. After today’s scrimmage report, I may need to go check in for a couple of days just to dry out.

by HousHorn09 on Aug 19, 2025 9:34 AM CDT reply actions  

yeh, I have a better idea than starting two QBs: starting one QB, but the snap goes to the RB. Then the running back gets moving and the play develops more quickly (provided the OL can open the holes quickly enough), and if it’s a pass play, he flips it to the QB. Sort of the opposite of how that goes in a traditional offense, where the QB takes the snap and the pass play develops more quickly, while the running play takes the extra time for a handoff.

No, I changed my mine. Please do not try this. Ever.

by burntorangehorn on Aug 19, 2025 9:44 AM CDT reply actions  

*mind

by burntorangehorn on Aug 19, 2025 9:44 AM CDT reply actions  

mona, i think malcolm comparison with ricky might be more in order. he has more speed than ced and probably not that much of ced’s ability to contort himself away from defenders. ced was a wizard that way. you remember how balanced ricky was. that’s the kind of thing that i think malcolm brings. power, speed, and balance. mal didn’t really show that last year because of his useless baggage.

with the word recently that bergeron is getting looks at running back, that bodes really well for the position. even this year we won’t be riding malcolm into the dirt. then next year with johnathan on board, we should have three very good rb’s with complementary skill sets. it is fortunate — or smart — that joe shades to the larger side of malcolm, while johnathan shades a hair smaller. bryan and major can mix and match sizes and talents for the situation and really bedevil defenses.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 9:48 AM CDT reply actions  

oh, wow, boj. this is good stuff. bryan and major should put us on retainer.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 9:51 AM CDT reply actions  

I hope Oklahoma spends precious practice time readying themselves for the Wildcat, and that Texas doesn’t show it.

by JUICE on Aug 19, 2025 9:51 AM CDT reply actions  

you know, i’m almost scared to say this for fear of jinxing things, but if fozzy can stay viable, we might get a preview of how johnathan might look with this group.

also, i’m hoping traylon and a couple of others thrive in this offense so we have a lot of options, even this season.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 9:57 AM CDT reply actions  

I nailed my chick with VY on the TV last night. I had to focus on her so I wouldn’t finish too fast.

I almost wish GG would have brought us back against ’Bama not just so we could win, but so some of you fuckers could never say another ill word about him. Not even if he ponzi schemed you while nailing the most beloved females in your existence.

by magnusbleuveigner on Aug 19, 2025 10:22 AM CDT reply actions  

As for the Wildcat look, some of you guys predicting a defensive player out there would have sent warning communicaes before Pearl Harbor. Gotta be an offensive guy and my guess is Onya.

by magnusbleuveigner on Aug 19, 2025 10:24 AM CDT reply actions  

It’s the O-line that still has me worried. It sounds like the starters are shaping up to be at least steady but I hear very little mention of depth. At least at D-tackle there is mention of several guys who are occasionally showing well. What happens if there is an injury on the O-line?

by Nevets on Aug 19, 2025 11:03 AM CDT reply actions  

Is Greg Davis tweaking the run game?

by Mysterious Package on Aug 19, 2025 11:12 AM CDT reply actions  

Great update and JS! and it jives with what my friend told me last night. Here is what I can add:

1. I asked him straight up if Ash and McCoy were auditioning for the backup role with the increased snaps as I had previously reported. His answer: “NO. They are getting increased snaps based on the quality of their play. If it keeps going the way it has, they will be your 1st and 2nd string QBs.” It is all about performance this year folks. Nothing is being handed to anyone. In other words, I was wrong about the reason for the distribution of snaps. Ash is essentially running first team right now period. The coaching staff is dead serious in making everyone earn their spots.

2. Harsin, Major and Mack all “want” Gilbert to be the starter. They think he gives them the best chance to win. Harsin really, really likes Gilbert. But they are not going to hand it to him. He will have to earn it. If he doesnt, he will sit the bench. It is that simple. There are no gray areas with this staff. Every player on the field will have to earn their spot and Gilbert/QB is no different. As a matter of fact, my friend told me that Harsin is harder on Gilbert than any of the other QBs. He really takes him to task when he makes a mistake. There is definitely a lot of tough love going on right now between Harsin and Gilbert. It is one of the reasons for the demotion. And make no mistake about it: Gilbert is running third team right now. They make sure he gets in all the reps needed and if they see something new or different, they will interupt one of the other QBs rotation to put Gilbert in for a play or two to make sure he sees what happened or what to do. But regardless, they are not pre-selecting him as the starter. The job has not been given to him. They flat out demoted him to third string. They want to see how he responds.

3. I can confirm that Gilbert threw an INT that was returned for a TD in the live part of practice on Thursday morning. He had Irby streaking down the sideline all by himself and for some unknown reason threw it to the defender who was standing all by himself. It was a puzzling moment for everyone. I am told that at that moment Mack came running across the field and got all over Gilbert and Harsin was in hot pursuit as well. After the morning practice, Harsin pulled Gilbert aside and with hands on his shoulder pads talked to him for about 15-20 mins. Mack soon joined and they had a “come to jesus” talk. I was told that in the afternoon practice Gilbert responded with the best practice for any QB this fall camp. He looked amazing. The coaches were high-fiving, the players were excited and Gilbert was visibly pumped up. The Coaches are hoping he just turned the corner. We will see in the scrimmage tomorrow night.

4. Ash continues to look good. I was told that he is a little bigger than Colt when he left: approx 6’1+ and 215 lbs. That he is a little more athletic than Colt but no where near VY. He is athletic enough to make some off-script plays but not enough to take over a game with his feet. In other words, he is nimble enough to run some zone read and to catch the D off-guard but he is not going to straight up beat you with his feet. The Coaches really like him and think he will be the future. But they are nervous about him being the Day 1 starter. As to be expected, with the increased snaps, flaws have begun to show and he has had difficulty making the reads and progressions. When he gets flustered, he takes off and runs instead of going through his reads. My friend told me that he is not sure Ash is prepared to take the kind of hits that are waiting for him in Div 1 live action big boy football. And obviously, the Coaches are concerned about that as well. But regardless, Ash has performed the best so he is running First String QB right now. If he keeps it up through next week, he will be your starter. Tomorrow’s scrimmage will be huge for him.

5. Not much new on Case or Wood. They are what they are. One is a career backup who can make some special things happen in small doses and the other one belongs on a different depth chart.

6. My friend believes that Jaxon Shipley and Miles Onblehjfjafrhey… might just be the two best receivers on the field. If they arent, they arent far behind Mike Davis and White. Jaxon was expected but Miles has been a pleasant surprise.

7. Was also told that the Mullet received some work with the 1s at LT. Allen has been having a rough couple of practices.

8. Quick LT player update: Paden Kelley is not doing as well as expected and still has the same bad attitude he had at LT. The Coaches expect Kelley to come into fall camp and take either LT or RT spots. He has not performed up to expectations. Talent is not the problem with Kelley. He probably has the best feet of any Tackle on the team. Effort and hard work are his issues. If he can ditch the attitude and bear down, he could be an all-conference player for us. IF not, he will continue to ride the pine. And Taylor Doyle looks lost out there at times but is a grinder and good kid. He has a great work ethic and the coaches really like him. He will be a guard and should be a player for us a few years down the road. I hope both are able to contribute at some point but if i had my preference it would be Doyle over Kelley.

Thats all i have.

by LTAlum on Aug 19, 2025 11:32 AM CDT reply actions  

Okay JS – I re read through all of the previous ?s, What do you think the reason is to the discrepancies in the "eyewitness" reports from practice between this site & the "other sites?" Is the Asset at an elevated level, whereas the other site’s person is handing out water? Seriously, it kind of seems that the "other" site is doing a little wag the dog on the reader ship to keep us "feenin’ for the next hit/update."

My analytical mind doesn’t like that…

by D.C. Horn on Aug 19, 2025 11:41 AM CDT reply actions  

Thanks LTAlum…appreciate the info. Kind of sad that Paden Kelly is pissing away such a great opportunity. Like a couple of my sons, maybe he just needs to learn from the school of hard knocks.

by Gman on Aug 19, 2025 11:42 AM CDT reply actions  

I was thinking The Yay would be the fellow in the package, since he used to be a QB and all.

by redfoot on Aug 19, 2025 11:42 AM CDT reply actions  

“Is Greg Davis tweaking the run game?”

no, but i understand he has generously offered to help with sideways plays.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 11:53 AM CDT reply actions  

excellent update, lt. much appreciated.

i don’t have a dog in the fight except the longhorn fight, but i really would like to see garrett turn the corner. also kelley. i’m pulling for both, but then, i’m pulling for every ’horn.

i think if anybody can knock the corners off garrett and make him roll, the guys here can.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 12:01 PM CDT reply actions  

I was just about to ask what the hell happened to Kelly, who went from projected starter to literally not hearing his name in a week. Thanks for the update LTCav, although not what I wanted to hear. The fact tthat he’s willing to cede that spot to Tray Allen speaks volumes.

by Black Scholes on Aug 19, 2025 12:11 PM CDT reply actions  

@LTAlum. Wow. Thanks for all the info.

by alphahydro on Aug 19, 2025 1:01 PM CDT reply actions  

Good to hear that about the Wildcat, whether they show it or not in the OU game.

Here’s what Stoops is working on for Texas:

Landry short, Landry intermediate, Landry deep.

Landry to Broyles
Landry to Stills
Landry to Broyles again

You’re welcome.

by ponderos on Aug 19, 2025 1:07 PM CDT reply actions  

Hey LT, thanks for the update. Much respect for coming back after the shit storm yesterday.

by Daniel on Aug 19, 2025 1:10 PM CDT reply actions  

pondo, i think he looks pretty clumsy throwing his headset. he should spend a little time in front of a mirror on that.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 1:12 PM CDT reply actions  

Agree with Daniel. LTAlum handled yesterday with aplomb and grace even while being accused of biasness. And not only did he admit he was wrong, but he came back to post some very interesting information. I add you to the list of names I scan for when I come on BC, LTAlum (that’s not a great distinction or anything, because I don’t read much of what’s posted here…just a few guy’s stuff).

by Gman on Aug 19, 2025 1:33 PM CDT reply actions  

I think Bob is a little more worried about FSU than a true fish QB and a couple trick plays.

by Aggie Lurking on Aug 19, 2025 1:45 PM CDT reply actions  

Holy crap LTAlum! Keep it coming brother.

by Thujone on Aug 19, 2025 1:53 PM CDT reply actions  

Hopefully he’s not, aggie.

by Mad Clapper on Aug 19, 2025 3:04 PM CDT reply actions  

Ponderos, you left out Hanna!

by 2th DK on Aug 19, 2025 3:13 PM CDT reply actions  

@ ponderos —

Here’s what Diaz is working on for OU:

Landry drops back to pass, Okafor loops around OU’s redshirt frosh RT, and leaves crimson stain on grass approximately 7 yards behind center where Landry once stood.

by CalHorn on Aug 19, 2025 3:16 PM CDT reply actions  

Paullie - that was hilarious….think I’ll do the same
JS - Love these reports! Long time lurker here.

“…and it’s goodbye to a&m”

by Texan323 on Aug 19, 2025 3:35 PM CDT reply actions  

Man, you guys are gullible in ref to LT Alum.

by torre on Aug 19, 2025 4:00 PM CDT reply actions  

torre…explain. Are you saying he isn’t who he says he is? Or that you have inside information that refutes what he’s written? Do shoot off glib one-liners, back your stuff up dude.

by Gman on Aug 19, 2025 4:17 PM CDT reply actions  

“I am looking forward to the confused / panicked looks on Stoops face during the OU game. It’s been pretty damn easy to game plan against Texas for the past 13 years. No more.”

Anticipation of this almost had me hyperventilating - I hate the arrogant sonofabeatch. Right on on the game planning for UT - no more of that crap!

by Snide Aside on Aug 19, 2025 6:53 PM CDT reply actions  

“Pareto optimal”

Is this theological or an exercise in Latin? Wait - I’m going through my medical books…

by Snide Aside on Aug 19, 2025 6:58 PM CDT reply actions  

“I think Bob is a little more worried about FSU than a true fish QB and a couple trick plays”

Then he has repressed the memory of Boise State and the “trick” plays that beat his ass!

by Snide Aside on Aug 19, 2025 7:08 PM CDT reply actions  

bob needs to worry about fsu. don’t pay us any mind.

by yeh on Aug 19, 2025 8:35 PM CDT reply actions  

JS!!!!!! Where’s that scrimmage synopsis? Oh Lord, Savior, Omnipotent One!

by D.C. Horn on Aug 19, 2025 10:58 PM CDT reply actions  

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