Training Camp

After transferring from Wyoming, getting injured and out all last season, I'm anxious to see what WR Isaiah Neyor can bring to the table.

Big frame @ 6' 3" 215 lbs. will be a matchup problem for teams with shorter DB's... just like Sanders, Worthy and Mitchell will be.
 
WorsterMan said:
Wow, Worthy is absolutely gonna tear things up this season!!!
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I hope so, but I think it'll be more of a season of spreading the wealth. Texas hasn't had this much talent at WR in, well maybe ever. I know the big 3, but they didn't have 3 more Freshman behind them that were almost another big 3. Gonna need it with no Bijan and Roschon anymore.
 
Run Pincher said:
I hope so, but I think it'll be more of a season of spreading the wealth. Texas hasn't had this much talent at WR in, well maybe ever. I know the big 3, but they didn't have 3 more Freshman behind them that were almost another big 3. Gonna need it with no Bijan and Roschon anymore.
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Well, its gonna be pick your poison for the D with our TE Sanders & 3 WR package - Whittington, Mitchell & Worthy. Somebody is gonna be open on virtually every pass play. I suspect we will also see a healthy dose of short passes out of the backfield to Brooks & Baxter.
 
WorsterMan said:
Well, its gonna be pick your poison for the D with our TE Sanders & 3 WR package - Whittington, Mitchell & Worthy. Somebody is gonna be open on virtually every pass play. I suspect we will also see a healthy dose of short passes out of the backfield to Brooks & Baxter.
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It also keeps them from stacking the box to stop the run.
So I think you're going to see plenty of running plays as well.
 
WorsterMan said:
Well, its gonna be pick your poison for the D with our TE Sanders & 3 WR package - Whittington, Mitchell & Worthy. Somebody is gonna be open on virtually every pass play. I suspect we will also see a healthy dose of short passes out of the backfield to Brooks & Baxter.
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So I would expect Ewers is working hard to become proficient in recognizing blitz packages, reading coverages, and checking down to the open receiver; and not get locked on one receiver —take what the defense gives the offense.
He must have a competent O-line to give him 2-3 seconds at least most of the time.
And there is a stable of highly skilled RB’s to take heat off the passing game—keep opponents honest. Our O is going to score. And score. And…
Oh, and if our D can hold teams to an average of 20 points per game then we win 10 games minimum. Coach K needs to prove he is the man this year.
I am pumped. The opener can’t get here soon enough!
 
caryhorn said:
He must have a competent O-line to give him 3 seconds at least most of the time.

I am pumped. The opener can’t get here soon enough!
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As a former O-lineman (Rt Guard), 3 seconds is an absolute #. Anything less (except on certain specially designed plays) & the O-line is NOT doing its job.
 
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caryhorn said:
So I would expect Ewers is working hard to become proficient in recognizing blitz packages, reading coverages, and checking down to the open receiver; and not get locked on one receiver —take what the defense gives the offense.
He must have a competent O-line to give him 2-3 seconds at least most of the time.
And there is a stable of highly skilled RB’s to take heat off the passing game—keep opponents honest. Our O is going to score. And score. And…
Oh, and if our D can hold teams to an average of 20 points per game then we win 10 games minimum. Coach K needs to prove he is the man this year.
I am pumped. The opener can’t get here soon enough!
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RB pass pro is likely our weakest link.
 
1sahorn said:
As a former O-limeman (Rt Guard), 3 seconds is an absolute #. Anything less (except on certain specially designed plays) & the O-line is NOT doing its job.
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Agreed - there is no deep threat if QB does not have time on play action, for example.
 
cnb said:
Morice Blackwell suffered a torn MCL but only expected out 2-4 weeks.
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The first significant injury of the season. Blackwell is considered a key backup for needed depth at the position. Gbenda it is then for start of season. Bama game is only 2 weeks away (hard to believe). Hopefully Blackwell is back at full speed by conference opener.
 
mchammer said:
RB pass pro is likely our weakest link.
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^^^You make a good point. RB's must find a way to step up. That (RB pass pro) totally slipped my mind. But you are absolutely right. RB's must slow blitzers; and help a lineman every now and than.
 
AWARDS WATCH LISTS
UPDATED 8-26-23
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Quinn Ewers was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watch list.

Jr K Bert Auburn – Lou Groza Award
So OL Kelvin Banks Jr. – Lombardi Award / Outland Trophy
So QB Quinn Ewers – Davey O’Brien Award / Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award / Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award / Manning Award
Sr LB Jaylan Ford – Bednarik Award / Butkus Award / Lombardi Award / Lott IMPACT Award / Nagurski Trophy
*Has already been named the Preseason Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as well as a Preseason All-Big 12 honoree*​
Sr OL Christian Jones – Wuerffel Trophy
Jr OL Jake Majors – Rimington Trophy
Sr P Ryan Sanborn – Ray Guy Award (3rd straight year for him)
Jr TE Ja’Tavion Sanders – John Mackey Award / Lombardi Award
Jr WR Xavier Worthy – Biletnikoff Award / Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Award / Maxwell Award / Paul Hornung Award
 
I am thinking Worthy is going to have a great season. Very hard to guard, gets separation, fast, runs routes that challenges defenders, and has that dog in him. He runs mad after the catch. Plus, we've got others that can get open. Rice is going to get burned and I don't mean on the stove.
 
I thought he handled the Yormark question well but for some reason he's still getting dragged for the response. I'd love to see how the media would fawn over Stoops if he gave a similar answer and was still HC at OU.
 
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