--Senior DE Brian Orakpo (6-4, 260) has been named to the watch list for the 2008 Lott Trophy, awarded to college football's defensive player of the year. He has appeared in 35 career games and has 19 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 32 pressures, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery. He was the defensive MVP of the 2007 Holiday Bowl.
--Stuck behind Colt McCoy, John Chiles and Sherrod Harris on the depth chart, redshirt freshman QB G.J. Kinne has decided to transfer to another school. "Quarterbacks transfer in college football. That's life for this position," he said. "I've made great memories, great friends and have been blessed with experiences most can only watch. So the answer is no, I have no regrets."
SPRING MOVERS
WR James Kirkendoll -- The sophomore started with the first unit alongside returnees Quan Cosby and Jordan Shipley in the spring game, but will face stiff competition at split end this summer from Dan Buckner, Brandon Collins and Malcolm Williams. Kirkendoll showed no lingering effects from a hip injury that sidelined him for five games in 2007.
TE Blaine Irby -- As the Longhorns' most experienced pass-catching tight end, the 6-3, 240-pound sophomore is the leading beneficiary of Jermichael Finley's surprise decision to turn pro after his sophomore year. He played in 11 games as a true freshman in 2007.
DE Henry Melton -- The 6-3, 265-pound former running back has worked his way to the top of the defensive depth chart with hustle and athleticism. He appeared in 10 games last season and tallied 11 tackles, three pressures, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
S Earl Thomas -- The redshirt freshman may have locked up one safety spot with his consistent performance this spring, pending the recovery of junior Ishie Oduegwu from a shoulder injury. Coaches praise his instincts, closing speed and toughness.
QUOTE TO NOTE "If you're not doing what you're supposed to do, he's not going to play you if you don't hustle. But he'll be the first one to pat you on the back and jump up and chest bump you if you do something well. I've really been impressed. You can't be hard on them all the time, and he's got the great balance of both and the kids have really bought into him." -- Texas head coach Mack Brown, on new defensive coordinator Will Muschamp.
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Texas and Oklahoma have been the Big 12 Southern Division kingpins in recent
year and they will be up near the top again in 2008, but what about the future?
If the same people who started in the spring or who are returning starters
get the first-team jobs during the football season, Texas will start only four
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Hey guys,
I'm coming over to Austin in October, and I'll be around for the October 25th home game against okla state, I've got a couple of mates that live in Austin, so I'll be able to get tickets.
Just wondering, what time do the games normally start? And got any advice on when to get there, what else to do once there etc?
Thanks guys.
What will be his down fall in the NFL? I think he will probably be out of work in 3 years. Will his down fall be one like other UT backs Ricky Williams and Cedric Benson or will it be the fact that he can't hold on to the ball which will lead to no time on the field?
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With football season still four months away, this is a good time to take a
look at the problems facing the Big 12 Conference teams this year.
Defending champion Oklahoma is a pre-season top 5 national pick, so the
Sooners obviously don't have a lot of problems.
But they lost six defensive starters and two of them were
Longhorns Working Hard in Off-Season,
Need Young Players to Come Through
The Longhorns are working hard this off-season, but they are going to need
some breaks to live up to their pre-season top 10 ranking.
The Texas offense should be in better shape than the defense because it has
seven starters back, while the defense returns only four regulars.
The Longhorn assistant coaches are on the road =ooking in on kids who have
already committed and also evaluating next year's top =ids.
They have been spotted at Temple (super RB-Ath Lache =eastrunk), Aldine
Eisenhower (committed WR Greg Timmons and fine DT Jay =uy), Plano West (super DE
Jackson Jeffcoat), and lots of other places.
It is going to be tough
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