what significant challenges lie ahead for the texas longhorns football team?
Some trusted friends and family took in the Longhorns seven-on-seven workout in the Bubble (there’s a cheerleading camp going on at the practice fields) yesterday and had some things to share. Garrett Gilbert’s shoulder is healthy and “he was throwing lasers.” He’s a legitimate 6’3″/6’4″ and weighs over 200 pounds. Not to mention he has a broad frame. He’ll most likely end up around 6’4″ and over 225 pounds when he fully matures. Although he won’t be a zone-read running threat at the college level, he’s mobile with good feet. G.G. was not known for having a particularly big arm in high school, but it appears that the shoulder surgery rehab has benefited him in terms of arm strength. He runs the drills with the backs and linemen before grabbing a few reps with the receivers when starting quarterback Colt McCoy lets him. McCoy’s accuracy is off of the charts. His footwork has improved and his timing throws in the mid-range passing game is the stuff of Swiss watchmakers. Our DBs were blan
Texas overcame poor special teams play and a bad first half to beat Wyoming. The Longhorns (2-0) looked ready to be lassoed until taking a 13-10 lead. Sources: kxmc.
