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[rvd]

Originally Posted by Heath

The more Sark talks, I like him. He’s saying all the right words but comes across as humble and authentic but very confident. Almost 200 former Lettermen were on the call.

Nobody asked about the DC hire

Having life kick the **** out of you will definitely humble you, especially in the public manner in which he did. I'm pulling for him in a big way.

[rvd]

Originally Posted by Chad C

Sounds like Golding will be or has been the DC hire.

Interesting, I like the Banks hire more.

[Birddog66]

Originally Posted by Heath

The more Sark talks, I like him. He’s saying all the right words but comes across as humble and authentic but very confident. Almost 200 former Lettermen were on the call.

Nobody asked about the DC hire

And couldn't be more clear about "the eyes of Texas". I like it, no more catering to the crybabies. .

[eradicator]

Well he's lasted longer than Tommy without stepping on his #$%^ so thats a step in the right direction

[Smell the Glove]

Originally Posted by rvd

Having life kick the **** out of you will definitely humble you, especially in the public manner in which he did. I'm pulling for him in a big way.

Getting these guys to leave Alabama is a great sign that they have faith that Sark has his stuff under control. Exciting time for that school.

[Heath]

Originally Posted by Smell the Glove

Getting these guys to leave Alabama is a great sign that they have faith that Sark has his stuff under control. Exciting time for that school.

This is something I have been thinking about as well. Look I have no idea if Sark will work out, but if the coaches at Bama are willing to leave and follow him then they have faith in him. I do understand most of those guys are getting pay raises as well, so that is not lost on me but I do think it shows the believe in Sark as well.

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Heath

This is something I have been thinking about as well. Look I have no idea if Sark will work out, but if the coaches at Bama are willing to leave and follow him then they have faith in him. I do understand most of those guys are getting pay raises as well, so that is not lost on me but I do think it shows the believe in Sark as well.

I wonder what it says about how much longer Saban wants to keep going..

[Heath]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I wonder what it says about how much longer Saban wants to keep going..

I’m sure that could be part of it. I did see an interview with Saban’s wife and she said he was a train wreck when he was quarantined at home and away from the team. She told him he needed to go back to work. That may have given him a slight look into retirement even though he was still very involved.

[El General]

Originally Posted by Dale Moser

I wonder what it says about how much longer Saban wants to keep going..

Coaching for Saban has always been very, very difficult for the staff. He is a very demanding dude. Coaches go there because it is an amazing opportunity to work for the GOAT and learn how they do things at the top program in all of college football.

I think what it mainly means is that some of his coaches are willing to go somewhere that they will have similar resources and get paid more money to work for a guy that seems a little more laid back. Also, for the defensive guys, getting out of Nick's shadow and having success at Texas is a good way to get a head coaching or coordinator gig.

I think hiring Bill O'Brien as OC probably had something to do with Banks having a change of heart. BOB is a world class azzhole and someone that nobody wants to work for.

[MarkV]

Sumlin the next one to go to Saban’s coaching rehab school?

[Pin Oak DXT]

Originally Posted by MarkV

Sumlin the next one to go to Saban’s coaching rehab school?

I wouldn’t be surprised.


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[Bullseye07]

Originally Posted by Pin Oak DXT

I wouldn’t be surprised.


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He’d be a fool to not jump on that if the opportunity presented itself


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[18ncs]

In Saban we Trust,
In Saban we Trust
😃

[El General]

Originally Posted by 18ncs

In Saban we Trust,
In Saban we Trust
😃

He is amazing.

[Pin Oak DXT]

Originally Posted by Bullseye07

He’d be a fool to not jump on that if the opportunity presented itself


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Assuming he wants to continue coaching for 60K per year as an analyst. He doesn’t need the money.


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[Heath]

Originally Posted by Pin Oak DXT

Assuming he wants to continue coaching for 60K per year as an analyst. He doesn’t need the money.


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He’s being considered a replacement for Banks as an on field coach. Banks was making $750K so not chump change even know Sumlin is set for life.

On the analyst job at Bama, Sark talked this morning about Major and his role as an analyst for him. Major was in charge of 3rd down, so that’s he focused on during the week. He would present the 3rd down plan to Sark and his staff and that was their plan they would go into the game with. I though it was cool to hear that his role was to focus on a single down. That’s what these analyst do on staff.

He had great things to see about Major and knows he will do great as OC at South Alabama.

[oktx]

Originally Posted by Pin Oak DXT

Assuming he wants to continue coaching for 60K per year as an analyst. He doesn’t need the money.


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I always thought they did it for free just to be there and they usually don’t need the money.

[drop dead fred]

Meyers to the jags


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[oktx]

Originally Posted by drop dead fred

Meyers to the jags


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Texas change name of mascot?

[Chad C]

I guess that’s sorta like taking a different college gig.


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[Pin Oak DXT]

Originally Posted by Heath

He’s being considered a replacement for Banks as an on field coach. Banks was making $750K so not chump change even know Sumlin is set for life.

On the analyst job at Bama, Sark talked this morning about Major and his role as an analyst for him. Major was in charge of 3rd down, so that’s he focused on during the week. He would present the 3rd down plan to Sark and his staff and that was their plan they would go into the game with. I though it was cool to hear that his role was to focus on a single down. That’s what these analyst do on staff.

He had great things to see about Major and knows he will do great as OC at South Alabama.

I didn't realize that. After losing 10 or 11 straight I assumed he had to go back to an analyst role. Good for him if he can get a position coaching job.

[BigL]

I was meh on the Sark hire but the assistants that he's bringing and the more he talks, the more I like him.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Originally Posted by drop dead fred

Meyers to the jags


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There's only one of him kinda like Joe.

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[Chad C]

For whatever reason, in three seasons toting the rock. Ingram never could put it all together under Herman. All he sees in the headlines is Bijan and with him entering the transfer portal, it makes me wonder if another RB is about to join the squad.

[eradicator]

Originally Posted by Chad C

For whatever reason, in three seasons toting the rock. Ingram never could put it all together under Herman. All he sees in the headlines is Bijan and with him entering the transfer portal, it makes me wonder if another RB is about to join the squad.

He had pretty good numbers didn't he? I never thought he was that bad but only saw him play a handful of times. Play calling prolly didnt help his case much..

[Chad C]

Originally Posted by eradicator

He had pretty good numbers didn't he? I never thought he was that bad but only saw him play a handful of times. Play calling prolly didnt help his case much..

It didn't hamper Bijan or RoJo. He's a good player, but he was falling down the depth chart. Hopefully he finds a place to reboot.

[eradicator]

Originally Posted by Chad C

It didn't hamper Bijan or RoJo. He's a good player, but he was falling down the depth chart. Hopefully he finds a place to reboot.

I'm sure he'll land somewhere. Was he able to stay healthy or always banged up?

[Heath]

He did have issues with being banged up and fumble issues. He is a good player and hopefully he lands in a spot he showcase his skill set, because he does have it.

[eradicator]

Originally Posted by Heath

He did have issues with being banged up and fumble issues. He is a good player and hopefully he lands in a spot he showcase his skill set, because he does have it.

How's his brother been doing since hes been on campus?

[CoolHandLuke]

Myles Jones is coming back for another season...

Who is the transfer that is headed to CStat?

[Heath]

Originally Posted by eradicator

How's his brother been doing since hes been on campus?

I believe was hurt in the first game of the season, didn't see the field until the bowl game. He had a really long catch in the bowl game. Basically we did not see much of him this year as a true freshman. I hope he stays because I think he will be great in Sark's offense.

[eradicator]

Originally Posted by Heath

I believe was hurt in the first game of the season, didn't see the field until the bowl game. He had a really long catch in the bowl game. Basically we did not see much of him this year as a true freshman. I hope he stays because I think he will be great in Sark's offense.

Is he a slot guy?

[oktx]

OU needs another RB. Wonder if he’d come?

[Smart]

Originally Posted by oktx

OU needs another RB. Wonder if he’d come?

The way he put the ball on the ground and dropped impact passes, I hope he does..

[oktx]

Originally Posted by Smart

The way he put the ball on the ground and dropped impact passes, I hope he does..

Nah, he’ll get coached.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by oktx

Nah, he’ll get coached.

You can lead a horse to water...but.......

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

He had some good games as a Horn. Unfortunately two bad mistakes really stick out. I still blame the TCU fumble on Herman. He should have let Sam do his thing.

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[Heath]

Originally Posted by eradicator

Is he a slot guy?

Yes.

Texas rotated like 15 WRs this year so snaps were limited. I hope he stays cause I think his speed will get on the field with Sark.

[Pin Oak DXT]

Originally Posted by CoolHandLuke

Myles Jones is coming back for another season...

Who is the transfer that is headed to CStat?

Wayna Morris - 5 start OT from Tennessee. He's in the portal. Looks like he will visit College Station and Norman. Jimbo had him committed at one time when he was at Florida State. We could use the help on the OL with all the Seniors departing.

[Michael]

So Jones, Hansford and Peevy are returning seniors? All are starters and major contributors. Add Blades and Buckley back, as well. Anybody else still up in the air?

[MarkV]

Originally Posted by Pin Oak DXT

Wayna Morris - 5 start OT from Tennessee. He's in the portal. Looks like he will visit College Station and Norman. Jimbo had him committed at one time when he was at Florida State. We could use the help on the OL with all the Seniors departing.

Is he the one who has a handler and only went to Tennessee because they had the highest bid?

[Pin Oak DXT]

Originally Posted by MarkV

Is he the one who has a handler and only went to Tennessee because they had the highest bid?

I am really not sure. Doesn't change the fact that we could use a veteran tackle. Come on down to CStat!

[El General]

Originally Posted by Heath

He’s being considered a replacement for Banks as an on field coach. Banks was making $750K so not chump change even know Sumlin is set for life.

On the analyst job at Bama, Sark talked this morning about Major and his role as an analyst for him. Major was in charge of 3rd down, so that’s he focused on during the week. He would present the 3rd down plan to Sark and his staff and that was their plan they would go into the game with. I though it was cool to hear that his role was to focus on a single down. That’s what these analyst do on staff.

He had great things to see about Major and knows he will do great as OC at South Alabama.

Originally Posted by Pin Oak DXT

I didn't realize that. After losing 10 or 11 straight I assumed he had to go back to an analyst role. Good for him if he can get a position coaching job.

It is pretty common for coaches to have an offset clause in his buyout. So, whatever Bama pays him gets deducted from what Arizona is paying him. Not all coaching contracts do, but it is very common.

So, the position coach money isn't why Sumlin is there. It is to rehab his reputation and learn at the knee of the GOAT. For Bama, I am sure they want Sumlin on the recruiting trail, so he has to be a position coach instead of an analyst. Not only does he have a good reputation as a recruiter and extensive relationships with Texas high school coaches, but being able to tell kids that your position coach is a former head coach is a great selling point across the board.

Also, Sumlin has never been a lead dog offensive coordinator and generally isn't regarded as a top X's and O's guy, so his usefulness as an analyst is probably down the list of the positives for Bama.

[El General]

Keontay actually only had two fumbles in over 400 carries. That, along with one dropped TD pass against LSU, has tarnished his reputation. He was very good when healthy at Texas. He was also banged up quite a bit. Not a home run hitter, but has good vision, balance, good one cut guy, and a very good receiver out of the backfield.

His half brother Kelvontay Dixon is a guy that was getting reports as a freshman on scout team and had a big play TD against Colorado. He has good track speed (10.6 100m in high school) and looks like a guy that could translate well to what Sark does. He was a Z receiver for Herman, not a slot guy.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by El General

Keontay actually only had two fumbles in over 400 carries. That, along with one dropped TD pass against LSU, has tarnished his reputation. He was very good when healthy at Texas. He was also banged up quite a bit. Not a home run hitter, but has good vision, balance, good one cut guy, and a very good receiver out of the backfield.

His half brother Kelvontay Dixon is a guy that was getting reports as a freshman on scout team and had a big play TD against Colorado. He has good track speed (10.6 100m in high school) and looks like a guy that could translate well to what Sark does. He was a Z receiver for Herman, not a slot guy.

He had some decent runs but as a whole was a big bunch of meh for me. Didn't seem to run hard much taking what he was given...except a few outlier runs that made me think maybe he does have something.. I'm sure some had to do with injuries as it seemed his best games were after long layoffs (like a bowl game). But he was injured so often he didn't ever get to real good status for me...just ok.. RoJo definitely ran harder and seemingly had more want to than Keontay imo.... I'm glad its Keontay in the portal and not Rojo. Bijan seemingly is on a whole different level......and this kid from Halletsville might pass up Rojo if he transfers to the college game well.

[El General]

Originally Posted by Smart

He had some decent runs but as a whole was a big bunch of meh for me. Didn't seem to run hard much taking what he was given...except a few outlier runs that made me think maybe he does have something.. I'm sure some had to do with injuries as it seemed his best games were after long layoffs (like a bowl game). But he was injured so often he didn't ever get to real good status for me...just ok.. RoJo definitely ran harder and seemingly had more want to than Keontay imo.... I'm glad its Keontay in the portal and not Rojo. Bijan seemingly is on a whole different level......and this kid from Halletsville might pass up Rojo if he transfers to the college game well.

Roschon is one of the toughest, hardest running dudes I have seen. It isn't much of a knock on Keontay that he didn't run as hard as Roschon. Keontay wasn't a world beater and he definitely was going to be limited in carries this year, so I understand why he wants to move on. Good luck to the kid.

The Halletsville kid isn't going to pass RoJo up for carries when Texas needs tough yards.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by El General

Roschon is one of the toughest, hardest running dudes I have seen. It isn't much of a knock on Keontay that he didn't run as hard as Roschon. Keontay wasn't a world beater and he definitely was going to be limited in carries this year, so I understand why he wants to move on. Good luck to the kid.

The Halletsville kid isn't going to pass RoJo up for carries when Texas needs tough yards.

I'm suggesting as good a runner as that kid is he might eventually surpass Rojo in the rotation... not just short gains.

[Chad C]

Meyer snatching up former Texas coaches. Strong and Ash are rumordered to be headed to the NFL.

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

Originally Posted by Chad C

Meyer snatching up former Texas coaches. Strong and Ash are rumordered to be headed to the NFL.

Dumb move by Urban. He'll fail like Saban and won't be able to come back and win 3-4 championships.

I hope he falls on his ****.

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[rvd]

Originally Posted by Michael

So Jones, Hansford and Peevy are returning seniors? All are starters and major contributors. Add Blades and Buckley back, as well. Anybody else still up in the air?

What about the DE Clemons?