2012 Texas Longhorns Spring Football Game: What I'll Be Watching

Trey Hopkins understandably struggled at tackle and is now at his natural position. Is he an above average guard or an All-Big 12 level performer?

Seems like everyone assumes going back to his natural position will automatically make him a great college player. So far the only things we really have to go on are struggles at OT, high school highlights, and early descriptions of him that were similar to what we heard about Ashcraft when he first got to campus.

As far as things to look for, it seems like the defense is in good hands and the offense is moving in the right direction, albeit slower than we all want. The big question mark outside of Ash right now seems to be the kicking game. I’ve heard whispers of under 50% on field goals from 30 yards out, and punts consisting of Tucker’s distance without the hangtime.

A few sweaty, bra-less coeds would be nice as well.

Looking forward to watching this one more than anyone I can remember.

I seem to be out of town for this. I will be on a plane bound for Paris and of course the LHN ensures nothing waiting for me on the DVR upon my return. I hope you guys live blog it and/or do a breakdown afterward.

if they can make it a draw against our defensive line I will call it a huge day.

Not that freshman would be a ton of help, but it would help ease the agony of the wait to see them practicing in burnt orange.

I would be very disappointed, but Jacque will be here this weekend. It is impossible to be too blue when she is in town. Unfortunately, I must take her to the airport at 3:00.

Scipio, will you write one of your incomparable journalistic masterpieces for BC and include the names of recruits and committed Longhorns in attendance, please? It would be very much appreciated.

Hook ’em, Horns!

. . . whatever Longhorn Scott breaks down on BC.

Ahhh, the Longhorn Network again . . . Where’s my dead horse mallet?

Who runs the Wildcat before Gray gets here?

Got to be J Hills if intel available on the interwebs can be believed. Big ‘can’, agreed.

or use some STT like Dragon-whatever? I tried it (and a couple others) out - it’s not too bad if you speak slowly and don’t have too much background noise, but I dunno how much trouble it is to paste the text after speaking.

I will translate to Spanish, and Siri will post my dictations in English.

Why is this so hard to understand?

Come pet LonghornScott’s beard.

Sailor Ripley is paying for it but he doesn’t know it yet.

Ash and McCoy and another year’s experience for the offense doesn’t make us an offensive machine in the Red Zone in 2012.

Beyond Scipio’s point, if we are 4th and 15 at the opponent’s 20, do we risk going for it, or take the sure 3 points against a tough defense. I think most coaches take the sure 3 points.

If we are 4th and 15 from the opponent’s 35, do we risk going for it, risk pooch kicking it OB inside the 10, or risk a 52 yard field goal for 3 points. I think most coaches take the risk for the 3 points.

If we intend to run a fake field goal, we need a reliable FG kicker — or the opponent doesn’t buy the bluff.

We had a good offense and VY in the 2005 Rose Bowl against Michigan. But, with no time on the clock we had to kick a 37 yd field to win.

Do you recall Alabama’s loss to LSU last year during the regular season? ‘Bama missed 4 of 6 field goals and lost 9-6 – because they had an unreliable FG Kicker.

Circumstances often dictate the need for a FG Kicker – and when it does you want the best and most reliable one you can get. It pays to have all options and all offensive weapons at your disposal.