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Longhorns coaching search updates: Texas expected to hire Mike Stoops as LBs coach
Photo by David Stacy/Icon Sportswire via Steve Sarkisian spent the last two seasons working with Stoops at Alabama. Throughout the days since Steve Sarkisian was named the new Texas Longhorns head coach on Saturday, there’s been plenty of news swirling about potential coaching hires for the 31st head coach in Longhorns history. For previous updates, check here. Here’s the overview of where things stand with Tom Herman’s coaching staff and news about Sarkisian’s targets and hires. Thursday 10:51 p.m. Central Sources: Alabama analyst Mike Stoops is expected...
Burnt Orange Nation 9 hours ago
Texas WR Tarik Black signs with agent, will declare for 2021 NFL Draft
Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports The graduate transfer from Michigan did not play in the Alamo Bowl win over Colorado. After missing the Alamo Bowl victory for the Texas Longhorns, graduate transfer wide receiver Tarik Black will not return for another season on the Forty Acres after signing with an agent on Thursday in preparation for the 2021 NFL Draft. I’m who they can’t wait to see...Welcome @LetmeRockk_ to the family! #WeAreElite #EliteFam #HookEm #GoBlue #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/RqqtGW2fBG— Elite Athlete Management (@ELITEathleteM) January 21,...
Burnt Orange Nation 9 hours ago
Longhorns coaching search updates: Ole Miss hires Coleman Hutzler to coach STs
Coleman Hutzler | Wescott Eberts Steve Sarkisian’s staff will be complete when he hires a linebackers coach. Throughout the days since Steve Sarkisian was named the new Texas Longhorns head coach on Saturday, there’s been plenty of news swirling about potential coaching hires for the 31st head coach in Longhorns history. For previous updates, check here. Here’s the overview of where things stand with Tom Herman’s coaching staff and news about Sarkisian’s targets and hires. Thursday 6:06 p.m. Central | @CoachHutzler has been hired as special teams...
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Texas OT Reese Moore enters the NCAA transfer portal
Photo by Tim Warner/ After three years with the Longhorns, the Seminole native will become a graduate transfer. Yet another Texas Longhorns player is in the NCAA transfer portal as news broke on Thursday that fourth-year offensive tackle Reese Moore may depart from the program. A 6’7, 304-pounder who signed with Texas as a member of the 2018 recruiting class, Moore was a developmental prospect ranked as the No. 300 player nationally and the No. 20 offensive tackle, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings. A knee injury first sustained in high school helped...
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Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Report: Former Texas OL Sam Cosmi is No. 5 at position in 2021 NFL Draft
Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Plus: Jalen Green enters the transfer portal Pro Football Focus has Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Sam Cosmi as the No. 5 overall prospect at his position heading into the 2021 NFL Draft. Ranked ahead of Cosmi was Penei Sewell of the Oregon Ducks, Rashawn Slater of the Northwestern Wildcats, Christian Darrisaw of the Virginia Tech Hokies, and Teven Jenkins of the Oklahoma State Cowboys. WHAT THE WISE MEN ARE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS Austin American-Statesman: Texas adds Parra, Malual ahead of spring season Austin...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 20, 2021
Texas baseball comes in at Number 9 in preseason rankings
Texas Sports The Longhorns are one of five Big 12 teams in the Top 25. Much remains unknown for this upcoming spring’s collegiate baseball season. However, one thing we do know is that whenever and however it gets underway, there will be plenty of optimism and high expectations this year for the Texas Longhorns. This morning, D1 Baseball released their first Top 25 Rankings for the 2021 season, and the Texas Longhorns found themselves ranked just inside the top 10 at No. 9. Though last year’s team finished the season unranked, there were signs of potential and...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 20, 2021
Texas offers 2022 DT Jaray Bledsoe
Courtesy 247Sports The defensive tackle from Bremond is on the rise after a big junior season. The Texas Longhorns have yet to officially announce their coaching staff, but that hasn’t stopped them from recruiting as they extended an offer to rising 2022 defensive tackle Jaray Bledsoe from Bremond. AGTG! Blessed to receive an offer from The University Of Texas #HookEm pic.twitter.com/4uQo1GbIyM— Jaray Bledsoe #99 (@JarayBledsoe) January 19, 2021 Bledsoe is currently unranked, but picked up offers from five Power 5 schools in the same week, including the...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 20, 2021
Longhorns offer 2021 Tyler Legacy DE Garfield Lawrence
@Garfield151015 The Kansas commit earned an offer from the new Texas coaching staff. The Texas Longhorns look to close the 2021 recruiting cycle by adding a few key pieces on defense and extended an offer to Tyler Legacy defensive end Garfield Lawrence on Tuesday. Blessed and honored to announce that I have received an offer from The University of Texas ⚪️!! @jmjonesUT @justinwells2424 @CoachPitts4 @TexasLonghorns #blessed pic.twitter.com/tkePHZvZT9— Garfield (@garfield151015) January 19, 2021 The 6’4, 240-pound defensive end committed to the Kansas...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 20, 2021
Texas announces addition of LSU grad transfer LB Ray Thornton
Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports The Killeen Shoemaker product is returning to the state of Texas. New Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian reportedly landed his first graduate transfer since taking over on the Forty Acres with the commitment of former LSU Tigers outside linebacker Ray Thornton on Sunday, according to Inside Texas. Horns247 confirmed the news. On Wednesday, Texas announced the addition after Thornton himself confirmed the move late Tuesday. Welcome to Texas @Raymeen_ pic.twitter.com/GFN79sqgQg— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) January 20,...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 20, 2021
Bevo’s Daily Roundup: Analysts think former Texas OL Sam Cosmi should have stayed for 2021
Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Plus: Deyona Gaston out for the remainder of season ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. think former Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Sam Cosmi, who opted out prior to the end of his junior season in 2020, should have remained at the collegiate level for at least one more season, 247Sports reports. “Sam Cosmi, the offensive tackle from Texas, I think he needs to return to school,” McShay said on ESPN’s First Draft podcast, per 247Sports. “I don’t think he had the season that everyone is kind of...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 19, 2021
Texas offers 2022 4-star OT Jacob Allen
247Sports Steve Sarkisian’s staff wasted little time putting an offer on the table for one of the top offensive linemen in the country. The new Texas staff is getting to work quickly down in Austin, as offers are beginning to be extended by Steve Sarkasian and company. This evening the Longhorns extended an offer to 2022 Princeton (NJ) The Hun School four star offensive tackle Jacob Allen. Blessed to have earned an offer from The University of Texas! #HookEm @KJJFlood @Red_Zone75 @BrianDohn247 pic.twitter.com/snJyPxbvOv— Jacob Allen (@JacobAllen_79) January 20,...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 19, 2021
Longhorns coaching search updates: Former Texas CBs coach Jay Valai likely headed to Houston
Jay Valai | Wescott Eberts The Colleyville product will remain in the Lone Star State. Throughout the days since Steve Sarkisian was named the new Texas Longhorns head coach on Saturday, there’s been plenty of news swirling about potential coaching hires for the 31st head coach in Longhorns history. For previous updates, check here. Here’s the overview of where things stand with Tom Herman’s coaching staff and news about Sarkisian’s targets and hires. Monday 9:21 p.m. Central Houston is planning to hire former Texas cornerbacks coach Jay Valai, sources tell...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 19, 2021
Texas DE Jacoby Jones announces return for 2021 season
Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports A backup defensive end in 2020, Jones will take advantage of a fifth year of eligibility. Another Texas Longhorns player will take advantage of the extra year of eligibility afforded by the NCAA due to the coronavirus pandemic, as defensive end Jacoby Jones announced Tuesday that he will return for a fifth season overall and third season on the Forty Acres. pic.twitter.com/P4KSMuTIZv— J.Jones (@CobyOnTop) January 19, 2021 “I would first like to thank Coach (Tom) Herman for giving me the opportunity to play for one of the top programs...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 19, 2021
Texas OL Willie Tyler enters the NCAA transfer portal
Willie Tyler | via @TheWillieTyler The junior college product opted out of the 2020 season due to COVID-19 concerns. Texas Longhorns offensive lineman Willie Tyler entered the NCAA transfer portal on Tuesday, as first reported by Inside Texas. A fourth-year player in 2021, Tyler was a late addition to the 2019 recruiting class by the Longhorns after spending one season at Iowa Western. Originally from Wisconsin, Tyler played defensive line in high school and signed with Garden City CC in 2017, but left the program before appearing in a game. The next season at Iowa...
Burnt Orange Nation Jan 19, 2021
Longhorns in the NFL Playoffs: Divisional Round
Photo by Christian Petersen/ It’s all up to you, Alex Okafor. No pressure. Well, Texas entered the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs with eight alumni remaining, but now only one is left standing heading into the Conference Championships. The Rams, Ravens, and Saints were eliminated and thusly sent home seven Texas Exes. Alex Okafor and the Chiefs are left standing. Buffalo Bills 17, Baltimore Ravens 3 We’re going to blame the wind for Justin Tucker’s double doink. Bills kicker Tyler Bass also missed two field goals in the freezing cold and windy conditions. It...
