Analysis of UT's 4 deep roster

Yes, I am a humongous tool.

Quarterback:

1. Colt McCoy #12 Fr.(RS): Sweet ass name.  Not that highly touted, but has decent measurables.  Sucks for him because as soon as he douches anything, everyone will be calling for Snead.  Could be: Major Applewhite  Probably is: Richard Walton.
   
   
   
2. Jevan Snead #7 Fr.(HS): This Seadrift-lookin’ mofo was highly touted (Rivals’ #3 rated QB in the country last year).  From his recruiting video it looks like he has a pretty good arm and better than average mobility.  Could be: John Elway  Probably is: Chance Mock.
   
   
   
3. Matt McCoy #13 Sr.*: Walk on.  I think his parents like donated money to the program or something.  But he’s seen scrub time.  I honestly think they’d throw him in there before taking off Sherrod Harris’ redshirt.  God forfuckingbid.  Could be: Matt Nordgren  Probably is: Nobody anybody knows or cares about.
   
   
   
4. Sherrod Harris #17 Fr.(HS): Every team, especially one who just lost VY, needs a mobile quarterback.  Trust me though, this dude is NO VY.  His recruiting video made me wonder why we offered him a scholarship.  Not to mention he could be a possible anti-victory.  Could be: Donovan McNabb.  Probably is: James Brown, and that’s at best IMO.

I expect our quarterback play to be average this season, which means a lot of people will be very disappointed.  2200 yds., 15 TDs, 12 INTs and 300 yds rushing sounds about right. Call it a success if they don’t cost the team any games. A carousel would suck balls.

Tailback:

1. Selvin Young #22 Sr.: Looked like a complete badass and stole carries from Cedric Benson his freshman year, but injuries and weight/muscle gain have slowed him down.  I think the coaches will try to give him the senior year treatment. If he rushes for over 700 yards and runs a sub 4.5 40 at the combine, he’ll be a mid round NFL draft pick.  Could be: Brian Westbrook.  Probably is: Hodges Mitchell.
   
   
   
2. Jamaal Charles #25 So.: Exciting player who can barely speak English.  Getting some Heisman love, but I don’t think he’s quite there yet.  Even if he stays healthy, which is unlikely, he won’t get the carries to justify a Heisman.  Still though, he is a badass who can break the game open with one touch.  Could be: Barry Sanders.  Probably is: Warrick Dunn.
   
   
   
3. Henry Melton #37 So.: This dude looks like Hank McCoy, AKA the beast, complete with canine teeth and everything.  He’s 275 lbs, but he ran like a pussy most of the time last year.  But against shitty teams he has looked untackleable.  Could be: Jerome Bettis.  Probably is: A player who will get moved to defense so he can play on Sundays instead of working at HEB.
   
   
   
4. Vondrell McGee #2 Fr.(HS): A scatback who looks like he could be a pretty good player later on.  Unless Charles or SY gets injured he’ll prolly redshirt.  Could be: Eric Metcalf.  Probably is: We don’t know yet.

We’re fucking stacked at running back right now. 

Texas

has always been known for good running backs but this is ridiculous.  We will lean heavily on them this year and should get 2000 yds total out of SY, Charles, and Melton.

Fullback:

1. Marcus Myers #32 Sr.: This dude started out as a linebacker and actually made it on the 2 deep but got douched and moved to fullback once Chizik got here.  He has good size to be a lead blocker but I doubt his hands and speed are worth a shit.  But you can imagine what it would be like if they were, right?  Could be: Will Matthews.  Probably is: Eric Hall (ugh).
   
   
   
2. Chris Ogbannaya #3 So.: Started out at receiver, then bulked up a little and moved to tailback, then bulked up more and moved to fullback to avoid the talent logjam.  I think he could be a badass if we got him involved in the passing game and he became adept at being the lead blocker in the I-Form.  Probably not gonna happen with all the proven playmakers.  Could be: Garrett Mills.  Probably is: Ivan Williams.
   
   
   
3. Nic Redwine #45 So.: Another converted linebacker.  In fact, it’s not even certain that fullback is where he’ll play this year.  He could end up at DE.   He has an injury history too.  One of those players who will probably just ride it out and you won’t hear much from. But you never know.  Could be: Will Matthews.  Probably is: Eric Hall (ugh).
   
   
   
4. Antwan Cobb #24 Fr.(HS): A guy we offered a scholarship to at the last minute.  Your typical athlete: 6’1”, 215, 4.6 40.  Could end up at RB, FB, LB, or DB. Will most likely redshirt.  He does have a jerry curl.  Could be: Andrew Kelson.  Probably is: Who knows?

Texas

didn’t use the fullback that much last year, and that won’t change drastically.  We may use more I-Form, but I doubt you’ll see any of these guys severely influencing the season.

Size Receiver:

1. Limas Sweed #4 Jr.: Really came on last year and made some nice plays.  He won the

   Ohio

   State

   game for us.  Great size (6’5”), excellent hands, and is a very good blocking wide receiver.  I don’t know if he has the speed to be a dominant receiver, but he’s still pretty badass.  Could be poised to break out to that elite level.  If he has a good year this year, we might have to worry about him jumping to the NFL.  Could be: Larry Fitzgerald.  Probably is: A really good college receiver who will move to TE in the NFL and be a stud.
   
   
   
2. Myron Hardy #23 So.: Redshirted last year.  Really good athlete (6’2”, 220, 4.5 40) but kinda lost in all the talent we have at WR.  He’ll be used to spell Sweed and Co. and could also be used in the H-Back role we had David Thomas in last year.  Our wideouts have some solid names this year.  Could be: Roy Williams.  Probably is: Kwame Cavil.
   
   
   
3. George Walker #84 So.: If he was my son, I’d tell him to transfer to like TCU or somewhere he could actually see the field.  He’s got the measureables and actually made a badass catch in the Big 12 Championship romp last year, but there’s just too many other underclassmen badasses ahead of him.  I ALWAYS saw him playing basketball when I was at UT last summer.  He’s pretty good.  Could be: Reggie Brown. 
   
   
   
4. Josh Marshall #18 Fr.(HS): Great size but from his recruiting video he doesn’t have very good speed and is too fucking skinny.  He’ll have time to work on that because it’s extremely doubtful he plays this year; he’ll redshirt.  Could be: Limas Sweed.

Speed Receiver:

1. Quan Cosby #6 So.: This dude is like 30 years old because he played minor league baseball for like 4 years before coming to UT to play football.  Great speed and will probably make some things happen returning kicks, but IMO he’s too short to ever be dominant.  It’ll be interesting to see how we use him, especially if Ramonce is gone.  Could be: Dave Meggett
   
   
   
2. Ramonce Taylor #11 Jr.: It’s too bad his mother smoked crack while he was in the womb because he coulda been a contender.  My guess is that he either doesn’t make it back and goes on to the NFL next year or he makes it back and bolts early.  He was drawing comparisons to Reggie Bush before he flunked out of school in the spring and followed that up by getting busted with like 5 lbs of pot.  Solid move buddy.  Solid.  What’s amazing is that there’s still a chance he could play this fall.  (“Who was with you?  It was their weed, right?”)  Could be: Reggie Bush.  Probably is:  Tyrone Biggums.
   
   
   
3. Coy Aune #82 Jr.*: Walk-on who plays on special teams.  I think his dad played for UT back in the day.  Could be: Michael Ungarrrrrrrrr, but probably not.
   
   
   
4. Phillip Payne #1 Fr.(HS): I think this dude could be the sleeper of this year’s recruiting class.  Good size, solid speed, and very good moves.  We won’t need him this year, so he’ll redshirt, but once Sweed and Pittman are gone, he could be a starter.

Slot Receiver:

1. Billy Pittman #5 Jr.: Came out of nowhere last season to be our best receiver and I sincerely doubt we would have won the NC without him.  With 2 more good years like last year, he’ll be a 1^st day NFL pick.  A total package type dude.  Could be: Peter Warrick.  Probably is: BJ Johnson.
   
   
   
2. Jordan Shipley #8 So.: Supposed to be Steve Largent.  He must practice like Joe F’n Walker.  Too bad his knees evidently have dynamite underneath them, cause they keep getting blown the F up.  But you gotta pull for the highly touted white receiver, if nothing else than for the Ed McCaffery references.
   
   
   
3. Nate Jones #9 Jr.: Came out as a true freshman and actually started for half the season, but fell off.  Doesn’t have the speed or moves to warrant every down play.  He’ll actually probably redshirt this year, which is a good move. 
   
   
   
4. Montre Webber #82 Fr.(HS): Another tall skinny recruit.  I don’t like his lack of speed though.  We’ll see.  He’ll most likely redshirt.

This is the most experience, talent, and depth that

Texas

has ever had.  The Horns are f’n stacked at receiver right now. So much so that I think we should see some 5 wide sets…but we probably won’t.  Ramonce is our 2^nd best offensive player, so if he’s kicked off the team for good, we’ll miss him.  But you gotta love The Quan.

Tight End:

1. Neale Tweedie #87 Sr.:  A great blocking tight end who started off at tackle and has been at defensive end too.  He’ll be good to have on the field in running situations.  If he makes more than a dozen catches and has a good Pro Day, he’ll be a late round NFL pick.  Could be: Dan Campbell.  Probably is: Brock Edwards.
   
   
   
2. Jermichael Finley #16 Fr.(RS): He’s got the measurables (6’6”, 230, 4.5 40) and the hype.  I can’t wait for his first jumpball in the corner of the endzone.  I think he’s gonna be a badass soon.  Put him down for 25 catches this year.  Could be: The greatest TE the game has ever seen.  Probably:  Antonio Gates.
   
   
   
3. Peter Ullman #86 So.: A blocking TE who doesn’t have the size to really excel at it.  I read that he had a career ending injury, so I doubt you’ll see much from him.
   
   
   
4. Greg Smith #13 Fr.(HS): I think the staff painted him as a David Thomas clone but he’s much lankier and I don’t think he’s got the speed.  But he’s smart, and somebody’s gotta bring the team GPA up.  Barring a Finley or Tweedie injury, he’ll redshirt.  Could be: David Thomas.  Probably: Nobody.

Tweedie and Finley make the perfect combo; one a punishing blocker, the other a field stretcher, so we are pretty much set at TE for now.  If either of them gets injured the tight end should be removed from the offense.

Left Tackle:

1. Tony

   Hills

   Jr. #79 Jr.: I actually think this will be an upgrade over Jon Scott.  He’s got better strength.  But Hills has a long injury history.  We’re depending heavily on his health.  If he doesn’t get hurt and UT does well, he could bolt early for the NFL.  Could be: Jonathan Ogden.  Probably is: Eric Winston.
   
   
   
2. Adam Ulatoski #74 Fr.(RS): This dude looks like a complete dumbass tool, but he’s got good size and should be the 3^rd tackle.  Could be: Blake Brockermeyer.
   
   
   
3. Ronnie Roberts #68 So.*: A walk-on who gets to get brutalized each practice.  Fun stuff. Plus his name sounds like a character from an Adam Sandler movie.  He’ll never see the field.
   
   
   
4. J’Marcus Webb #73 Fr.(HS): One of the top rated tackles in the country.  He’s really thin but if he puts on weight he could be decent.  Pretty much a guarantee to redshirt.  Could be: Jonathan Scott.

Left Guard:

1. Kasey Studdard #64 Sr.: This hoss is one of my favorites because he acted drunk after the Rose Bowl, complete with even having a fucking dip in his mouth during the post game interview.  It was f’n classic.  Plus he has a beard to make himself look brutal.  He is all-conference and should be a mid-round NFL pick.  Could be: Dan Neil.
   
   
   
2. Chris Hall #71 Fr.(RS): Good ol’ average whiteboy.  Will probably get mostly scrub time, as he’ll be the 4^th guard.
   
   
   
3. Brett Valdez #66 Sr.: Waste of a scholarship (unless he makes good grades).  Too small, slow, weak and white.  SSWW.  My athletic mantra.
   
   
   
4. Steve Moore #75 Fr.(HS): Is there a whiter name than “Steve Moore”?  Why are so many of my comments about these players’ race?  WTF?  He could grow into Will Allen.  We’ll see.

Center:

1. Lyle Sendlein #62 Sr.: All-Conference and the best center we’ve had in more than 5 years.  I’m so glad the days of Jason Glynn are behind us.  With a good year and combine he’ll be a late round NFL pick.
   
   
   

2. Dallas

   Griffin

   #67 Jr.: I can’t believe this dude is a junior already.  He lacks height but he’ll be a good backup center and could start next year.
   
   
   
3. William Harvey #58 So.*: I think he’s gonna be our deep snapper, which is an important job.  He’s a walk-on.
   
   
   
4. Buck Burnette #65 Fr.(HS): His recruiting video makes him look like a complete badass mauler.  He came in the spring so there’s a small chance that he could play this season, but most likely he’ll redshirt.  I expect him to start next year though.

Right Guard:

1. Cedric Dockery #55 So.: He’s got all the talent, we’ll see if he makes good.  I think he’ll be a slight downgrade from Will Allen, but serviceable. 
   
   
   
2. Charlie Tanner #52 Fr.(RS): Supposedly this dude is badass.  I hope he is because he’ll be the first lineman in case of injury or fatigue to a starter.
   
   
   
3. Kyle Thornton #00 Jr.: I’m pretty sure he flunked out and isn’t on the team anymore.  But even if he comes back I doubt he’ll contribute because he’s been gone so long.
   
   
   
4. Roy Watts #78 Fr.(HS): William Winston clone.  Mammoth dude.  He’ll redshirt and try to shed that midget hiding underneath his belly.  Could be: Leonard Davis.

Right Tackle:

1. Justin Blalock #63 Sr.: All American.  He’ll probably be a 2^nd or 3^rd round pick and get moved to guard in the NFL.  I don’t know who he compares to.
   
   
   
2. Greg Dolan #70 So.: SSWW.   Except he’s 6’7”.
   
   
   
3. Steve Hogan #83 Jr.: This dude actually plays TE and has a back injury he’ll probably never recover from.  But, because of the injury, if he does come back,  he’ll play tackle.
   
   
   
4. Britt Mitchell #81 Fr.(HS): He was recruited as a tight end but will be moved to tackle.  From his recruiting videos he looks like a solid blocker, so if he puts on the muscle during this redshirt year, he should be a good one.

We’ve got pretty good talent and experience on the starting front of the offensive line, but our depth is lacking pretty bad.  If there are any injuries to the starters, things could go downhill pretty quick.

Offensive Roster highlights:

All-Americans: Justin Blalock (RT), Jamaal Charles (RB)

All-Conference: Kasey Studdard (LG), Lyle Sendlein ©,

Tony

Hills

(LT), Limas Sweed (WR), Billy Pittman (WR), Ramonce Taylor (RB/KR/PR/WR)

Impact Freshmen: Colt McCoy (QB), Jevan Snead (QB), Deon Beasley (WR/KR/PR/CB), Jermichael Finley (TE), Charlie Tanner (OG), Adam Ulatoski (OT)

Strong Defensive End:

1. Tim Crowder #80 Sr.: All-American.  With a decent year and combine he’ll be a first day pick; with a great year he could be a first rounder.  Could be: Kevin Carter.
   
   
   
2. Brian Orakpo #98 So.: Freshman All-American and Big 12 Newcomer of the year.  Sucks that we are so talented that he doesn’t even start.  He should be a stud next year though.  Btw, this dude is brutal looking and has the acne scars to star in a horror movie.  Could be: Javon Kearse.
   
   
   
3. Aaron Lewis #95 So.: Played as a true freshman last year, which was a waste in my opinion because he should bulk up and be a DT.  But whatever.  I had a class with this dude last summer, and if he’s 6’4”, I’m 6’2”.  I’m 5’10”.  Seemed smart, but I’m not expecting too much from him. 
   
   
   
4. Brian Ellis #56 Fr.(HS): He’ll probably redshirt and move to tackle.  His recruiting video looked pretty mediocre.

Nose Tackle:

1. Frank Okam #97 Jr.: This dude is a badass.  I’m betting he bolts for the NFL, especially after what happened to Rod Wright.  I’d like to see him post better numbers.  Could be: Leon Lett.
   
   
   
2. Thomas Marshall #94 Jr.: Another mammoth.  6’6” 320. Brutal.  He could blossom and be a starter next year if Okam leaves, but he’s flip-flopped from Oline to Dline so much, who knows.
   
   
   
3. Tully Janszen #91 Sr.: I don’t know about this dude.  A big white dude.  There’s talk that he has an injury that will end his career, but I’ve also heard that he’s fully recovered and will get a 6^th year after this year.  I guess we’ll see, but I’m not expecting much either way.  Hope he’s on track to graduate.
   
   
   
4. Jaicus Solis #61 Sr.*: Walk-on who gets to get pancaked by Kasey Studdard every day.  Good times.

Rush Tackle:

1. Roy Miller #99 So.: I like the #99.  Solid choice.  Played as a true freshman and made some good plays.  He’s more like Casey Hampton in that he’s short and round (6’1”, 310)
   
   
   
2. Derek Lokey #96 Jr.: I can’t believe this dude is a junior already.  He looks like he wouldn’t be worth a shit but he made a kick ass play in the ’05 Rose Bowl and has shown flashes of being badass. He’s another one who lacks height.
   
   
   
3. Ben Alexander #92 Fr.(HS): Roy Miller clone.  His recruiting video looks pretty solid, so we’ll see what we get out of him.  Mack Brown has already said that he’s going to play as a true freshman.
   
   
   
4. Lamar Houston #36 Fr.(HS): Pretty brutal looking.  He actually could end up at DT, DE, LB, or even FB.  But I think he redshirts and grows into a tackle, a la Marcus Tubbs.

Rush End:

1. Brian Robison #39 Sr.: This guy has really blossomed into a great player.  Best white athlete on the team.  No, I’m not racist.  Could be: Brian Bosworth (without the attitude and horrible acting career).
   
   
   
2. Chris Brown #48 So.: I think he should be at linebacker until he puts on some weight, and I also hate to see a true freshman season wasted like his was last year. 
   
   
   
3. Eddie Jones #32 Fr.(HS): Rumor is he was driving himself to practice in 6^th grade.  Seriously, this dude looks like a beast and is very highly touted.  Could be: Cory Redding.
   
   
   
4. Luke Tiemann #49 Jr.*: Had scholarship offers from other D-1 schools but chose to walk on to

   Texas

   instead.  Douche move if you ask me. 

Our defensive line is stacked despite losing Wright and Dibbles (thug).  I think they will be better than last year.  We haven’t gotten a lot of sacks in a while.  One of the  better D-Lines in the country.

Strongside Linebacker:

1. Robert Killebrew #40 Jr.: Thug who plays dirty and loses his head.  I hope he gets replaced by Kindle halfway through the season.  I think he’s too small anyway.
   
   
   
2. Sergio Kindle #2 Fr.(HS): Looks completely f’n brutal and will be a stud from the get-go.  Is there a better name for a football player than “Sergio Kindle”?  Could be: Derrick Johnson
   
   
   
3. Jared Norton #11 Fr.(HS): Overlooked because of Kindle but he’ll be a good player judging by his video.  I bet he plays this year, especially if there are any injuries at linebacker.
   
   
   

4. Chad

   Kugler #59 So.*: Walk-on.  May see time on special teams if he’s lucky. 

Middle Linebacker:

1. Rashad Bobino #44 So.: Freshman All-American who plays above his talent level. Too short to be dominant, but has a nose for the ball. Could be: Dexter Coakley.
   
   
   
2. Rodrick Muckelroy #38 Fr.(RS): Getting some hype and could be a starter.  I don’t know much about him but I like his name.
   
   
   
3. Scott Derry #33 Jr.: Aaron Humphrey wannabe.  Was actually the top back up at MLB his freshman year but blew out his knee and now will probably bounce around as a 3^rd string LB and DE.
   
   
   
4. Dustin Earnest #42 Fr.(HS): Did we not learn our lesson after Reed Boyd?

Weakside Linebacker:

1. Drew Kelson #4 Jr.: He should be a RS So. starting at strong safety opposite Michael Griffin.  But I guess Chizik knows what he’s doing.  Either way this dude is gonna be a badass.  Could be: Darren Woodson or better.
   
   
   
2. Jeremy Campbell #43 So.: Not a big fan.  Doesn’t have the size or speed.  Evidently had a good spring and moved up the depth chart. Rumors of grade problems.
   
   
   
3. Eric Foreman #21 Jr.: I was on this dude’s nuts after he made the 2 deep as a true freshman.  He’s 6’4” 220 and 4.4 40.  But apparently he wanted to play QB so he refused to stay at linebacker and redshirted his true sophomore year to try out at QB.  What a dumbfuck move.  And now that he moved back to linebacker he doesn’t seem to be making anything happen and rumors are that he’ll quit soon. Bummer.  Could be:  Julian Peterson.
   
   
   
4. Todd Bondy #35 Jr.*: Walk on. Hopes to be Ungarrrrr.

We’re pretty set at linebacker, and if Norton and Kindle are both the real deal, I’d like to see Kelson moved to safety where we have a bigger need.  I also wish Eric Foreman would pull his head out because I think he could be a good player.

Speed Cornerback:

1. Tarell Brown #5 Sr.: A ton of experience and should be steady.  Had a great championship game before breaking his arm.  Needs to become more of a hitter.  He’ll be a first day NFL pick if he runs fast enough.  Could be: Nathan Vasher
   
   
   
2. Brandon Foster #28 Jr.: Too fucking short.  I don’t know why we recruit any players under 5’10”.  Barry Foster’s nephew.
   
   
   
3. Ryan Palmer #29 So.: see above.  Every year this dude gets a bunch of hype in the spring and then falls off or gets hurt.  Real fucking fast though.
   
   
   
4. Deon Beasley #7 Fr. (HS): A little better size than Foster and Palmer and just as good speed.  He’d make a badass slot WR cause he’s got serious moves, and we need to get him the ball if nothing else than on kickoffs and/or punts.  He’ll play, either at CB or WR. We are pretty thin at corner. Could be: Deion Sanders.

Size Cornerback:

1. Aaron Ross #31 Sr.:  Can return kicks also.  Solid cover man and decent tackler.  It’ll be hard for him to replace Ced Griffin.  Especially since he doesn’t have dreads and a completely gold grill.  With a good year (4 or 5 picks and good return stats) and combine he’ll be a mid round pick.
   
   
   
2. Erick Jackson #6 Jr.: I’ve been pulling for this dude since he got here because he looks like a badass. He’s a legit 6’2” and he’s got speed and that walk that you look for in a badass DB.  He’s been hurt off and on, and he’s always had incumbents in front of him.  This could be his year, and I hope it is, because if he doesn’t make it happen this year it’s most likely over for him.  Could be:  Champ Bailey
   
   
   
3. Chykie Brown #8 Fr.(HS): Highly touted freshman who had grade issues but apparently made it in.  He’ll definitely get some PT this year, and if he does well from the start he could find himself as the nickel back.  His video is impressive.  Could be: Quentin Jammer.
   
   
   
4. Michael Flath #21 Jr.*: Walk-on.  May play on special teams, but definitely will not EVER see time at corner unless there’s a plane crash.

Free Safety:

1. Marcus Griffin #26 Jr.: Although I like the idea of having twins starting at safety, I think there’s better talent behind him.  Gatewood, Jackson, Chy. Brown, and Oduegwu all have more speed.  He could surprise though.  Could be: Dakarai Pearson.
   
   
   
2. Matt Melton #18 Sr.:  I remember 4 years ago against

   New Mexico

   State

   , we were blowing them out and our scrubs were in.  We had 4 freshmen in at DB.  Tarell Brown, Aaron Ross, Michael Griffin, and Melton.  The other 3 are starters.  That’s gotta be bad for the self esteem.
   
   
   
3. Ishie Oduegwu #10 Fr.(RS): I think he’s the most talented player we have at this position.  His recruiting videos were very impressive.  I think if he recovers from his spring injury he could surprise.
   
   
   
4. Ryan Moench #24 So.*:  Walk-on, but I watched the spring game highlights and he caught my eye.  Then I read online that he has impressed Akina and may see PT in scrub time.  Gotta love that.  Could be: Jason Sehorn. HA!

Strong Safety:

1. Michael Griffin #27 Sr.: All American and the leader of our defense.  Made a badass INT in the Rose Bowl that changed the complexion of the game.  He’s got everything you look for in a SS, maybe lacking an inch in height.  Barring injury he’ll be a first day NFL pick, could even be a 1^st rounder.  Could be: Ed Reed.
   
   
   
2. Tyrell Gatewood #1 Jr.: Started a game at receiver his freshman year, then lost out to others and got moved to tight end, then to linebacker, finally to safety this spring.  I think this is where he stays.  We need depth here, and he’s got good size and speed.  If he can tackle and grasp the defense, he might get some good PT and be the starter next year.
   
   
   
3. Robert Joseph #12 Fr.(HS): He’d probably be better served to redshirt, but he may have to play because we don’t have much depth at DB.
   
   
   
4. James Henry #30 Fr.(HS): He’s recovering from injury, so chances are that he’ll redshirt.  He looks like a very good athlete, so I think he’ll contribute down the road.  Could end up at RB or LB as well.

The secondary is the biggest weakness I think.  Losing Huff and Ced is big.  We don’t have much experience or depth.  If Chykie is the real deal and Erick Jackson finally comes correct, we’ll be fine.

Defensive Roster highlights:

All-Americans: Tim Crowder (DE), Frank Okam (DT), Michael Griffin (SS)

All-Conference: Brian Robison (DE), Drew Kelson (LB), Rashad Bobino (LB), Tarell Brown (CB), Aaron Ross (CB)

Impact Freshmen: Ben Alexander (DT), Eddie Jones (DE), Sergio Kindle (LB), Jared Norton (LB), Chykie Brown (CB), Deon Beasley (CB), Ishie Oduegwu (FS), Robert Joseph (SS)

Kicker/Punter:

1. Greg Johnson #97 Sr.: Was a freshman All-American at Vanderbilt and then transferred to

   Texas

   .  Wasn’t able to win the job at punter or kicker the last two years, which isn’t all that encouraging.  He’s solid on kickoffs though.
   
   
   
2. Hunter Lawrence #15 Fr.(HS): Statistically the greatest kicker in

   Texas

   state high school football history.  He’ll probably win the kicking job.  Hope he doesn’t choke.  BAAAAAAHHH.  Could be:  Phil Dawson
   
   
   
3. Trevor Gerland #17 Fr.(RS): uh oh.  #17?  We shall see.  I mean, how much can your punter F you?  A lot, I imagine. But the cool thing about this dude is that he is on the track team.  How many punters can run a sub 4.5 40?  I smell fake punt…
   
   
   
4. Benjamin Campos #19 Sr.*: one of several walk-on kickers who hopefully will have no participation whatsoever this season. 

Comments

[Ojo Rojo]

"Too small, slow, weak and white.  SSWW.  My athletic mantra." - BWAAAHHH!!!!

"Could be: Jerome Bettis.  Probably is: A player who will get moved to defense so he can play on Sundays instead of working at HEB." - GAAAAHHH!!

Missed Opportunity for a really funny line: Ramonce 'Frame the Bitch' Taylor

"Walk-on who gets to get pancaked by Kasey Studdard every day.  Good times." - HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Didn't understand the line about Jordan Shipley practicing like the anti-victory. #17 MUST have practiced like Deion Sanders b/c he got so much PT. Does Shipley practice well but play bad on game day? Has he seen a snap in a game?

"Did we not learn our lesson after Reed Boyd?" - Nope.

You should do a post assessing the talent of people you know as if they were playing for UT.
Ex: Matthew Stevenson #81: SSWW. Hasn't played football since freshman year high school. Good height but skinny and slow. Needs to bulk up to play TE, or any position really. Will bring up the team's GPA though.

Sorry Matt. I hope you think this is funny.

[llogg]

Chris, Ha ha. Little-known fact: I actually outplayed Wes Tumlinson (6'5" roughly 215lbs) for the coveted third string TE that year. Also, I threw up the first day of 2-a-days before they even started because I was so nervous. Reminiscent of the time I pissed myself in kindergarden because I was too shy to ask to go to the bathroom. Thanks for the memories.

Jake, Solid post man, but you should have linked all the names to their bios on mackbrown-texasfootball.com.

[llogg]

Chris, also should have pointed out that with Roy Moeller, Jason Zafereo and Pablo Garza on the team my class of football players had a pretty solid GPA.

[Ojo Rojo]

I never threw up during a football practice until senior year. I don't know why I did. I wasn't sick, it was mid-season and a relatively light practice. We were doing 40 yd. windsprints at the end of practice when after about the sixth one I hurled. I was waiting for my group to go again when it happened and I asked Coach Mares to wait for just a second so I could finish barfing. I puked again. Then I motioned to him to blow the whistle for us to go because I was ready. All of the players and coaches were looking at me like I was a wildman.