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  Episode #183

  Goosby Done? Texas Longhorns LIVE 115

  Aug 19, 202653 min

  Texas Longhorns LIVE 115 – “Goosby Done?” Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas “Tommy” Bresee | TexasVOCFB Sponsored by FanDuel Intro & Red River Line (0:00–1:20) 115th episode of Texas Longhorns Live. Quick FanDuel plug: Texas currently -6.5 vs Oklahoma in the Red River Rivalry. Line has already moved two points toward OU. Tommy: 6.5 feels about right. Expects it to settle in the 2.5–4 range by kickoff depending on early-season results. Both teams could enter undefeated or Texas with one loss. Anything over a touchdown would be aggressive. Consensus: If Texas beats Ohio State and Oklahoma beats Michigan, it becomes a rare top-5 Red River matchup (last time ~2008–09). Trevor Goosby Injury (1:25–11:40) Biggest news of the day. Initial reports had fans fearing a season-ending injury. MRI confirmed a bone bruise (non-contact). Timeline & outlook Optimistic path: Could play Ohio State (25 days away) if swelling drops and pain tolerance allows. Unlikely to re-aggravate unless another hyperextension or collision. Realistic: Tennessee or Oklahoma. If the OL looks shaky vs Ohio State, they may rush him back for Tennessee. If it holds up, they use the bye and target Oklahoma’s strong DL. Miller: Wants him practicing during Texas State week or he’s probably out vs Ohio State. He wouldn’t play Texas State anyway (likely only a half). Both: Dodged a bullet. Last year’s RB injuries and the prior Baxter non-contact injury made this scare worse. Bone bruise is far better than Achilles/strain. OL implications Not a perfect roster; they wanted more portal help. Most likely short-term: Melvin Siani to LT, Brandon Baker back to RT, Cole Hudson (23 career starts) at RG. Lawrence Seymour at LG (looked good in limited snaps). Connor Robinson trusted at C. Tommy’s preferred: Andre Kojo at RT so Baker can stay at RG for continuity later in SEC play. Siani this year should be better than Goosby was last year (first-year starter). Interior likely stays intact. They can tread water for 3–4 weeks if the skill players and Arch play well around them. Long-term they need Goosby back to beat elite DLs in a row. Positives: Arch is better, Sarkisian knows how to call around a weaker OL, more playmakers. First Scrimmage Recap (11:46–23:00) Texas held its first scrimmage Saturday. Key takeaways Flu bug hit the team (hopefully done). Ty Anthony Smith rumors (possible team departure) did not materialize — thin LB room would have been a bigger problem. Arch Manning: Two interceptions. One late throw to Emond Mosley over the middle; Jonah Williams made a great play coming across. Another safety was also in position. Second: Screen to Hollywood Smothers; Grayson Littleton broke on it. Neither host is overly concerned. First live action in a while (missed most of spring). Arch historically takes time to find rhythm/footwork. Accuracy on easy throws (not INTs) was the bigger 2025 issue. Expect him to protect the ball. Want a cleaner second scrimmage (3 TDs, 0–1 INT) to build confidence heading into Week 1. Offense is behind the defense (timing vs. instincts). Skill players flashing: Hollywood Smothers (physical between-the-tackles guy they needed), Relique Brown (big-play threat), Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo (improved hands). Running game and OL looked functional before the Goosby injury. They have a trio that can take over early. Defense Justice Terry generating Byron Murphy comps. If he hits that, DL becomes elite (imagine adding this version of Colin Simmons to the Sweat/Murphy group). Extremely deep DL (at least 11-deep). Eric Noland said 12–13; Tommy agrees they’re at least 11. Mix of run-stoppers and pass-rushers. Secondary coming together: Jonah Williams (big INT), Kobe Black strong reports. Four viable safeties for first time this offseason. Jordan Johnson-Rubell and Xavier Filson also options. Most improved group besides OL in last month. Comments & Player/Unit Projections (23:00–38:15) Indiana winning without first-round OL talent cited as encouraging (but different scheme). Arch doesn’t have to be Superman; just B+ football with A+ moments later (LSU, A&M, playoffs). Easy completions (7-yard outs) are the real key. 65%+ completion percentage would be a win even with a few more INTs. Individual projections Colin Simmons: 15 sacks (Tommy). Muschamp scheme should create more 1-on-1s. Progression + more blitzing. Raheem Biles: ~100 tackles, 5–7 sacks, multiple INTs/FFs. Chess piece; more aggressive than last year’s usage. Flu actually helped depth (Atkinson, Cummings, Akpala got extra reps). Lance Jackson, Zina, Justice Terry, DTs, LBs, and even some DBs all projected for 4–6+ sacks each. Unit projections Team sacks: Tommy 50 (full season, top 5–10 historically). Miller 45+. Last year 38. Spread-the-wealth attack. Interceptions: 20 (up from 16). More aggression + more games. Bo Masco, Littleton, Kate Phillips, Jelani McDonald, Jonah/Derek Williams, Kobe Black, Warren Roberson all capable of multiples. Roberson could be a breakout if he stays penalty-free. Defense ranking: Top 10–15 overall, top 5 in sacks/havoc, top 12–15 in scoring, top 15 run D. ~18 ppg. Feast-or-famine Muschamp style but more feast than last year. AP Poll Reaction (38:18–end) Preseason Top 10: 1 Ohio State, 2 Oregon, 3 Georgia, 4 Notre Dame, 5 Texas, 6 Indiana, 7 Miami, 8 Texas A&M, 9 Ole Miss, 10 Oklahoma. Texas at 5 is fine (anywhere 1–7 would have been acceptable). Tommy has them 2 based on talent (behind only Oregon). Both dislike the large gap for Ohio State at No. 1 (40 first-place votes vs Oregon’s 14). OSU has questions on OL and replacing Downs/Stiles/Reese. Similar profile to last year’s Texas team. Oregon, Notre Dame, Texas are the three most talented rosters. Oklahoma defense could be the nation’s best; John Mateer is the swing factor. At least one (probably A&M or Ole Miss) from 8–13 will finish unranked. Outside Top 10: High on USC (playoff team), Louisville, Florida (could sneak into Top 25). Missouri as 25 is typical. Poll is mostly predictive/internet fodder; CFP committee matters more. Outro Back Tuesday 7 p.m. ET or for breaking news. Hook ’em. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #182

  Camp Intel/ Texas Longhorns LIVE 114

  Aug 13, 202643 min

  Texas Longhorns LIVE 114 – Camp Intel Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas “Tommy” Breese TexasVOCFB / Voice of College Football Sponsored by FanDuel Intro & Playoff Odds (0:00–1:40) Welcome to the 114th edition of Texas Longhorns Live. FanDuel: Texas -175 to make the playoff (worst odds among teams with minus money). Alabama is plus money. Tommy on fairness: Schedules for Texas and Ohio State are absolute nightmares. Realistic path to 9-3 exists for both; loser of the Week 2 matchup could easily be on the outside looking in if other results don’t break right. Hosts expect at least one 9-3 team to make the CFP this year (possibly the loser of Texas-Ohio State if losses are competitive). Texas Tech sits right above Texas despite an easier schedule — market doesn’t fully buy Tech yet. Fall Camp Intel – Arch Manning (1:40–6:00) Biggest early story: Arch Manning’s confidence and leadership. Last year’s mental flip happened around the Mississippi State game (more aggressive, freer, trash-talking). That swagger is showing up much earlier in 2026 fall camp. Hosts emphasize the weight Arch carries (name, expectations, previous foot surgery). Staff has allowed him to just play football, which has slowed the game down for him. Arch is the de facto leader of the locker room — critical for a team that needs to play for its quarterback. Positive vibes around mechanics and decision-making post-injury. Will be the No. 1 thing to watch once games start (even vs. Texas State). Offensive Line (6:00–11:50) Overall tone is positive and improved from last year’s issues. Trevor Goosby : Best OL on the roster; dominating reps (walking people down except Colin Simmons). Melvin Siani (portal addition): Playing with needed edge/nastiness, especially in the run game. Big for physical matchups (Georgia-type games). Brandon Baker and Connor Robertson a year older and solid. Left guard remains the question mark. Candidates: Lawrence Seymour (Tommy’s favorite to win the job once pads are fully on), Cole Hudson (23 starts in the system — safe Week 1 option if no clear winner), Jaden Chapman, Jackson Christian, Dylan Sikorski. Consensus: Floor is higher than last year. Even if Cole Hudson starts early, the position group is better. Left side (Goosby-Hudson/Seymour-Robertson) should have cohesion advantages. Still needs to become “substantially better,” not just improved, for title contention. Defensive Line & Overall Defense (11:50–16:00) Clear story of camp so far: Interior DL looks excellent. Justice Terry : Breakout candidate with highest confidence from Tommy. Up to ~290 lbs, special, stealing snaps. Expect him and Alex January to essentially split the backup DT role behind Hero Canoe; Terry may take the job as the season progresses. January still a draft pick either way. Hero Canoe and Alex January are known quantities. Full group (edges + interior: Colin Simmons, Terry, Canoe, January, Zeno Mosolo, etc.) projects as one of the better units in the country — right there with Oklahoma, Ohio State, Notre Dame, Georgia (maybe a half-step behind Oregon). Wide receivers also look the part (Cam Coleman catch highlighted from recent practice video). Defense slightly ahead of offense (normal for early camp). Not one-sided, which is ideal. Scrimmage at end of the weekend will be a key measuring stick. Will Muschamp hire already showing intensity/aggression benefits that the OL will have to match. Rasheem Biles expected to be excellent at LB; Justin Cryer and Ty Anthony Smith also in the mix. Offensive Stat Projections (rough estimates) (16:00–27:00) Tommy’s numbers (emphasized as rough guesses): Arch Manning Completion %: 66%+ (key number; last year ~61.5%) Passing yards: ~4,000 (would break Colt McCoy’s school record of 3,800 from 2008) Passing TDs: 34 INTs: ~10 (more aggressive/free play style) Rushing: 400–500 yards, ~8 TDs Running Backs Hollywood Smothers: Leading rusher, ~850–900 yards, 6–7 TDs (more shared workload than his NC State year) Relique Brown: ~1,000 total yards (heavy receiving component, Jaden Blue-type role), ~700 rushing, 8–10 total TDs Derek Cooper: ~350 yards, 4 TDs (CJ Baxter/Jared Gibson-type freshman change-of-pace role) James Simon, Michael Terry, others factor in lightly. Three-headed monster with Cooper getting more late-season work. Wide Receivers Cam Coleman: ~1,100–1,200 yards (primary target, red-zone and all-around) Ryan Wingo: ~1,000 yards, ~8 TDs (elite complementary piece; improved consistency) Emmett Mosley: ~600 yards (injury history keeps projection conservative; upside higher) Trio expected to dominate the target share; depth (Kalik Locke, Jermaine Bishop, etc.) fills in. Tight Ends No true Gunnar Helm-level TE1. Committee of Nick Townsend, Spencer Shannon, Michael Masunis, Emery Winston. Group: ~800 yards, ~8 receiving TDs (Townsend leads both categories, ~4 TDs). Good blockers, lots of rotation. Townsend projects as the long-term TE1 (2027+). Team Offense ~38.5 points per game (could be higher, but defense should allow more balanced/clock-control games rather than pure shootouts). Top-10 unit expected. Improved efficiency and run game should reduce forced throws. Not 2019 LSU or 2020 Alabama numbers, but special and CFP-capable. Defense projections deferred to next week. Top 3 Offseason Gambles for Sarkisian & Staff (28:00–end) Portal aggression level (especially OL/LB). They pursued big targets (Michigan guards, Joe Brunner from Wisconsin, Christian Aliago/Kay Uvele at LB, etc.) but didn’t land every one. Floor raised significantly, but left guard still open and some high-ceiling pieces (e.g., Nick Brooks to Alabama) left. “Did they do enough?” will be judged by results. Retaining Kyle Flood as OL coach . Last year’s issues weren’t purely talent (eyes, technique, assignments). Flood has a strong resume (Joe Moore Award at Alabama), and the talent upgrade + continuity should help, but another year of the same problems with better players would be costly. Keeping him meant no new OC either — Sark is betting on himself as play-caller one more time. Replacing PK with Will Muschamp as DC . Biggest structural change. Muschamp brings intensity, physicality, and program-culture impact (even if his pure play-calling rust is real). Hosts view it as a foundational hire more than a pure 2026 championship bet. Defense was already solid; changing the approach while largely keeping the offense the same raises the stakes. Overall tone from hosts: Sarkisian made the right aggressive bets to turn “good” into “great.” Everything is lined up for a title run if the gambles pay off. Execution on Saturdays (starting with Ohio State) will decide it. Arch Manning as a Heisman finalist is very much on the table. Closing notes : Scrimmage upcoming. Pads and full contact will clarify OL and other battles. Matthew had Wi-Fi issues and was mostly out. Back next Tuesday. Hook ’em. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #181

  Is Steve Sarkisian ACTUALLY On The Hot Seat / Texas Longhorns LIVE 113

  Aug 5, 202648 min

  Texas Longhorns LIVE 113 Episode Notes Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas “Tommy” Bresee Show: TexasVOCFB / Voice of College Football Sponsored by: FanDuel Focus: Is Steve Sarkisian actually on the hot seat? + Fall camp breakout candidates, X-factors, and Coaches Poll reaction 0:00 – Intro & Ohio State Betting Talk Welcome to another edition of Texas Longhorns Live. Testing 7 p.m. ET slot on Tuesdays. Brought to you by FanDuel. Quick look at the Week 2 Ohio State game: Texas favored by 1.5. Over/under is 47.5 . Tommy : Leans under. Early-season games + two defenses that lost a lot of production often stay lower-scoring. Matthew : Leans over. Both quarterbacks have a year under their belts and Texas has more offensive weapons. Last year’s 14-7 was an offensive stinker; expects a higher-scoring affair. 1:18 – Is Steve Sarkisian on the Hot Seat? Core question raised around SEC Media Days. Tommy’s take (firm no): People pushing the narrative largely don’t want Texas to succeed and are planting the “hot seat” seed early so they can claim foresight later. Context is critical: Texas was stuck around .500 and mediocre for over a decade (2010–2021 era under previous coaches). Sarkisian has the program closer to a title than it has been in a long time. High expectations are fair (Texas should have them), but Sark has more runway/slack than critics admit. Even a 9-3 year that barely makes (or misses) the playoff would not get him fired. Something closer to 7-5 or worse with a healthy roster would be required. Longer-term view matters: firing him after a short-term disappointment risks tanking the recruiting pipeline and setting the program back for 2028–29 when the roster should again be elite. More likely outcome than a mid-season or end-of-year firing: Sark goes on a deep run / wins a title and then leaves for the NFL (possible package deal involving Arch Manning or similar). Matthew’s take (also no, with conditions): Not on the hot seat unless the season completely bottoms out — which the talent level makes very unlikely short of catastrophic injuries. This is the year before true hot-seat territory. Minimum bar for 2026: make the playoff and win at least one game. Anything less and 2027 becomes much more pressurized (possible need for SEC title or national title appearance). Sark has set the standard by reaching the Final Four twice. Dropping significantly below that will invite questions, but Texas is not firing him over a solid-but-not-championship year. If results disappoint, the more realistic short-term moves are staff changes (Kyle Flood is the name most often mentioned first; possible OC hire is the next step). Chris Del Conte (CDC) likes Sark and would only move if he already had a strong replacement lined up. Possible future names floated hypothetically (distant): Kenny Dillingham (if Arizona State has a big year), Will Stein (Kentucky), Eric Morris later. Additional context discussed: Best skill players under Sark have largely been Tom Herman holdovers or transfers (Xavier Worthy the clearest pure Sark recruit who became a star). Newer classes (Ryan Wingo, Kalik Lockett, Daylon McCutcheon, etc.) will answer whether the developmental pipeline is fully online over the next 2–3 years. Overall consensus of both hosts: Hot-seat talk is overblown. Sark has proven he can put a team in national title contention; the remaining step is finishing the job (or getting a couple of breaks). 10:48 – Fall Camp Breakout Candidates Tommy’s #1: Justice Terry (DT) Up to 290 lbs while still moving extremely well. Can play multiple techniques (3-tech, 4i, etc.). Expects him to be a major contributor this year and, alongside Elijah Griffin, form one of the best DT tandems in the SEC (or country) by 2027. Could push/work into the rotation behind (or with) the current starters and eventually take more snaps from Alex January. Matthew’s picks: Kalik Lockett (WR) – Make-or-break year. Has the talent to post 300–400 yards + 4–5 TDs as the WR4/rotation piece. Needs to stay healthy and force his way into a crowded group. Similarities noted with Cam Coleman (especially ball skills). Jermaine Bishop Jr. (WR) – Extremely versatile (took DB reps this summer). Can play multiple spots; hard to keep off the field. Strong candidate to work into the rotation and potentially settle as a key depth/special-teams contributor who earns more offensive snaps. Kobe Black (CB/S) – Needs a big year after a brief portal flirtation. Versatile enough to play boundary or nickel/safety. One of the primary candidates for the third corner/outside spot alongside Bo Mascoe and Grayson Littleton. Long, physical, good hip-flip traits. Additional names discussed: Jonah Williams (S) – Fully healthy after baseball-related issues. Has drawn consistent rave reviews whenever healthy. Safety room is fluid; he is one of several candidates (alongside Kobe Black, Derek Williams, etc.) who could solidify the back end next to Jelani McDonald. Colton Vossick (Edge) – Pure health question. Elite length and high-end ability; needs to stay healthy enough to carve out edge rotation snaps behind Lance Jackson and Colin Simmons. Behind him sit several athletic pieces (Richard Wesley, Jamarian Carlton, etc.). Tyler Atkinson (LB) – Freshman who has reportedly found his groove. Linebacker room has competition (Ty Anthony Smith, Rasheen Biles, Justin Cryer, Darius Snow, Rocky Cummings, Marcus Boswell). Could work into the LB3/LB4 role and potentially higher by season’s end. Nick Townsend (TE) – Tight end room has seen a lot of positive buzz (Michael Masunis, Spencer Shannon also mentioned). Townsend viewed as the most well-rounded and the one most likely to earn consistent snaps, especially in 11 personnel. Athletic upside (11-second 100m at his size) is unique. 24:00-ish – Fall Camp X-Factors Matthew’s primary X-factor: Nick Townsend Freak athlete at tight end who can also block. Ceiling to be a B+ SEC tight end and unlock more of the offense (similar impact Gunnar Helm had in 2024). Offense will be good either way; a true difference-maker at TE elevates it to elite. Broader X-factors: Freshman class as a whole — Especially Tyler Atkinson, Derek Cooper, and Jermaine Bishop Jr. Meaningful contributions from a few of these players are viewed as important for the team to reach its ceiling (not necessarily All-Stars, but impactful snaps, special teams, short-yardage, etc.). Will Muschamp’s adaptation — How he mixes coverages, pressures, and personnel against modern offenses (particularly versus Ohio State and Jeremiah Smith). Personnel allows multiple looks; the scheme/adjustment period will be telling early. Leadership & connectivity — Key returning leaders identified: Arch Manning, Trevor Goosby, Ryan Wingo, Colin Simmons, Jelani McDonald. Need them to fully integrate transfers and new pieces so the team stays cohesive through a long, tough schedule. Hosts feel leadership is better than last year, with Arch taking a bigger step. Red-zone efficiency — Persistent issue since Bijan Robinson’s era. Team will create explosives, but must convert longer drives against elite defenses (Ohio State, Georgia, playoff opponents) to win a title. Derek Cooper, Michael Terry, Amari Winston, and better O-line play are potential solutions. Staying healthy into Week 1 — Balance of preparation vs. avoiding soft-tissue or other injuries to key pieces (Rasheen Biles, Trevor Goosby, etc.). Roster is special; needs to stay intact. Other notes: Cole Hudson (if available) viewed as a valuable non-starter leader who can help the O-line room. Michael Terry could see creative usage (RB/TE/X) as they evaluate best long-term fit. 38:30 – Coaches Poll Reaction Top 5 released: 1. Ohio State, 2. Oregon, 3. Georgia, 4. Texas, 5. Notre Dame. Hosts’ consensus: Texas at No. 4 is acceptable. Both group Oregon / Texas / Notre Dame as the three most talented rosters. Georgia’s placement is understandable given Kirby Smart’s track record and recent results vs. Texas. Strong disagreement with Ohio State at No. 1. Viewed as similar to last year’s Texas team (heavy losses on defense, high expectations, questions about fully replacing generational talent). Matthew feels good about a 9-3 prediction for the Buckeyes. Top 7 is a tight cluster that can be ordered almost any way. A&M (8), Oklahoma (9), and Ole Miss (10) are viewed as more vulnerable — especially A&M and Ole Miss, which both hosts expect to take steps back relative to preseason ranking. Notable other rankings mentioned: Alabama 11, Texas Tech 12, LSU 13, USC 14, BYU 15, Michigan 16, Penn State 17, Tennessee 18, Washington 19, SMU 20, Utah 21, Iowa 22, Clemson 23, Houston 24, Missouri 25. Surprises / teams that could move: Louisville belongs in the top 25 conversation. Michigan under Kyle Whittingham (with a strong run game) could be dangerous, especially if they beat Oklahoma. Clemson and Missouri were the two ranked teams the hosts were least convinced by. Closing Episode 113 of Texas Longhorns Live. New permanent time: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. ET. Call to action: Like, subscribe, drop hot-seat opinions, breakout candidates, X-factors, and ranking takes in the comments. Hook ’em. Overall tone of the episode: Measured and optimistic on Sarkisian’s job security and the roster’s upside, with clear eyes on the remaining developmental and scheme questions that will be answered in fall camp and early in the season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #180

  Sec Media Poll Preview / Texas Longhorns LIVE 112

  Jul 22, 202631 min

  Episode Notes: Texas Longhorns LIVE #112 – SEC Media Poll Preview Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas Bresee (Tommy) Show: TexasVOCFB Length: ~31 minutes Date: Aired shortly before SEC Media Days (July 2026 context) Episode Summary The 112th episode of Texas Longhorns LIVE focuses on two main topics: the surprising potential return of former Texas offensive lineman Cole Hudson and a preview of SEC Media Days + the SEC Media Poll. The hosts discuss roster implications for Texas, broader NCAA eligibility issues, excitement around Media Days, and their predictions for how the media will rank SEC teams. Key Segments & Highlights 1. Cole Hudson Situation (Opening ~15 minutes) Cole Hudson (OL) is in Browns rookie minicamp but is appealing for an extra year of eligibility under the new "five to play five" rule. Hosts view this as a net positive for Texas due to much-needed interior offensive line depth. Hudson brings significant experience (48 games, 23 starts). Depth benefit: Hudson + Dylan Sikorski + Lawrence Seymour provides solid interior options. Consensus: Hudson is unlikely to start immediately. Lawrence Seymour is seen as the better current player and better pass protector. Hudson would likely serve as a high-floor veteran backup/mentor. Discussion on precedent: Not ideal for college football optics, but the rule exists and others have benefited. Likely a one-off rather than a trend. Speculation on who initiated contact and NIL/pay considerations (Texas likely offering more than practice squad). 2. SEC Media Days Preview Texas speaks later in the week (Sark one of the last coaches). Players expected: Arch Manning, Colin Simmons, Trevor Goosby. Biggest anticipated moments: Colin Simmons: Guaranteed to deliver headlines/trash talk. Arch Manning: Tone shift expected as a returning starter; media hype will be intense. Steve Sarkisian: Expected to emphasize Texas’s tough strength of schedule (3rd toughest per FPI) and show confidence. Trevor Goosby: Valuable insight on the rebuilt offensive line (Seymour, Siani, etc.) as a veteran leader. Freshmen class (Jermaine Bishop Jr., Derek Cooper, etc.) expected to get significant buzz. 3. SEC Media Poll Predictions Hosts’ expected media top 5: Georgia, Texas, LSU, Alabama/Ole Miss/A&M mix. Matthew Miller’s predicted media order: Texas, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Oklahoma. Tommy’s lean: Georgia 1, Texas 2, then Ole Miss/LSU/A&M heavy. Agreement on Georgia/Texas as clear 1-2 (order TBD; hosts lean Georgia until Texas beats them). Debate on 3-7 tier: LSU (high roster talent/hype), Alabama (lingering brand power but some skepticism on Kalen DeBoer), Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Ole Miss. Concerns: Ole Miss coaching changes (Lane Kiffin departure, offensive scheme shift); A&M O-line integration. Bottom of the league: Arkansas predicted last; Vanderbilt second-to-last. High respect for conference depth overall. Notable Quotes / Takeaways On Hudson: “It can only be a good thing… provides a very good floor for this Texas offensive line.” On Seymour vs. Hudson: Lawrence Seymour is the better player right now. On Colin Simmons: “He is going to make headlines… will take a shot at someone.” On Sark: Expected to fire up strength-of-schedule conversation. General vibe: Cautious optimism for Texas entering the season; excitement for fall camp and freshmen impact. Closing Standard calls to like/subscribe + comment predictions for #1 and #16 in the SEC poll. Next episode time change note: Moving to 7 p.m. ET. Overall Tone: Balanced, insightful, and Texas-centric but realistic about Georgia and the gauntlet of the SEC. Strong focus on offensive line depth as a key variable for Texas’s ceiling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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  Episode #179

  Texas Longhorns LIVE 111/ Will Monshun Sales Pick Texas?

  Jul 16, 202653 min

  Episode Notes: Texas Longhorns LIVE #111 Title: Will Monshun Sales Pick Texas? Hosts: Matthew Miller & Thomas Bresee (TexasVOCFB) Format: Special Wednesday edition (sponsored by FanDuel) Length: ~52 minutes (based on transcript timestamps) Key Segments & Takeaways 1. World Cup Final Preview (Spain vs Argentina) Spain favored at -156, Argentina +136. Hosts lean Spain but acknowledge Argentina’s magic (Messi factor) and recent luck/skill. Excitement around Messi vs. young star Lamine Yamal. 2. Recruiting: Top Remaining Targets Monshun Sales (Top Priority) : Commits Friday. Texas vs. Indiana toss-up (51/49 lean Texas). Staff closing ability highlighted (Atkinson, Wingo precedents). Possible flip potential post-commitment. ~80% chance Texas lands Sales or Easton Royal; ~25% both. Easton Royal : Fits Sark system well; LSU pushing hard. X-receiver emphasis (importance of dominant X like AD Mitchell/Golden). Landen Williams-Callis (RB) : Missouri pushing (early playing time, NIL). Texas favored for development/winning upside. Comp to supercharged Jaden Blue. High priority; commitment expected before season. Other Names to Watch : Josiah Poyer (LB, USC commit, St. John Bosco). Honor (or similar; USC safety commit). Toa Tosi-Taylor (LB, Oregon commit) – high-upside target. DJ Jacobs (#1 player overall) – Long shot but Texas in mix if Sales misses. Jalen Brewster – Low probability due to Texas Tech NIL (land deal). 3. Texas Recruiting Outlook Class at ~22 commits; targeting ~25. Headliners: Sales, Williams Callas, Royal. Strong recent momentum (Pat McAfee show commitments). Portal strategy emphasized for LB depth. Broader context: NIL landscape, constant fighting until signing day. 4. Top 5 Players Texas Cannot Lose to Injury (for Natty Contention) #5 (Bresee) : Jelani McDonald (S) – Versatility, communication key for aggressive defense. #5 (Miller) : Cam Coleman (WR) – Gravity, YAC, elevates Wingo/others; game-changer like AD Mitchell. #4 : Rasheem Biles (LB) – Chess piece, playmaking (tackles, sacks, INTs). #3-4 : Colin Simmons (Edge) – Best defensive player in country; forces extra attention. #2 : Brandon Baker (OL) or Trevor Goosby (OL) – Injury protection + elite play (Baker’s versatility at G/T). #1 (Both) : Arch Manning (QB) – Ceiling-raiser; backup KJ Lacey unproven for full Natty run. 5. Roster Discussion: "Flawless"? Consensus: No flawless rosters in modern CFB (NIL/portal era). Texas has the best roster in the country (talent, experience, coaching) but holes remain: Linebacker depth (thin after transfers). Offensive line depth/guard questions. Safety (if Williams regresses). Strengths: Elite QB, RBs, WRs, defensive stars (Simmons, etc.). 2026 outlook: Potential rebuild; this year is the peak window. 6. Closing & Viewer Interaction Like/subscribe calls; FanDuel promo. Emphasis on living up to high expectations (likely top-3 preseason ranking). Sark’s job: Close small gaps (1-5 plays per game). Overall Tone : Optimistic on Texas’ 2026-27 outlook, realistic about challenges. Heavy focus on recruiting urgency and key personnel. Strong chemistry between hosts with data-driven analysis mixed with fan passion. Notable Quotes : On Sales/Royal: “I would put that at about eighty percent [landing one].” On roster: “You have as many answers as anyone in the country.” On Arch: “If he gets hurt, Texas wins the national championship? ... one percent chance.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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