For the Longhorn faithful

[TigerCrazy]

I expect the Texas running game to be more of strength this season that what they showed last season. I think we will see allot of the 2 back formation with the QB under center since Gilbert is not the QB you would run the spread option with.

But the other Mcoy can.

 

[Doomsday101]

But the other Mcoy can.

Other McCoy will not be playing this season. I would hope they would look to redshirt him this season.

 

[TigerCrazy]

Other McCoy will not be playing this season. I would hope they would look to redshirt him this season.

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[Doomsday101]

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Yeah I saw the photos on the Texas web sight. I do not think McCoy will play this season as Texas has a very good QB in place so I think the odds are McCoy will be red****ed this season giving him the extra year of eligability. In the mean time I look forward to seeing one of the best high school QB in the state take over as the starter in Garrett Gilbert

 

[jem88]

Whenever I see the Longhorns mentioned, I remember the 1991 Cotton Bowl and I feel happy.

 

[Doomsday101]

Whenever I see the Longhorns mentioned, I remember the 1991 Cotton Bowl and I feel happy.

Can't say it was one of my better memories. I do recall Russle Maryland having a very big day vs Texas he was a one man wreaking crew in that game. But that is sports you take the good and the bad.

 

[TigerCrazy]

April 4, 2010
Spring Jamboree: Orange-White Game

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4 p.m. Central | Fox College

 

[dillinger319]

I don't disagree about Gilbert potential the hard part is living up to that potential. He has the tools but as a player entering his 2nd year of college he has to step up and take over the team and produce.

Chris Simms had allot of the tools you speak of but never was able to get the players behind him like Applewhite did who had much less in terms of physical ability than Simms.

Believe me I'm 110% behind Gilbert but just as Colt had to overcome Vince Young, Gilbert will have to overcome both Young and Colt.

Texas fans have been use to watching the spread option with both Young and McCoy with their ability to pull the ball down and gain yards on the ground, now we will go back to more of a conventional style of offense and Gilbert will have allot of pressure on him and I'm looking forward to see how he handles that

I welcome the change in the offense... Im just not a big fan of the spread... At all.... I think Gilbert will excel in a pro style offense as well as the rest of the team.

 

[Doomsday101]

I welcome the change in the offense... Im just not a big fan of the spread... At all.... I think Gilbert will excel in a pro style offense as well as the rest of the team.

I have no issue with either offense. The spread was an advantage for Vince Young and Colt McCoy because of their ability to run. For Gilbert he is more of the classic pocket passer who has a big arm. I think the big key for the Texas offense is how the RB do. Over the last few years Texas relied allot of Vince and Colt to pick up those yards now the backs will have to step up. If they do then Texas will be in the running for a return trip to the NC