Texas’ offseason system installs impeded but not derailed by coronavirus
The coronavirus and corresponding responses by public officials have impeded Tom Herman from accomplishing his spring task of fully installing new offensive and defensive systems. Thanks to modern technology and work accomplished prior to UT’s closure and various stay-at-home orders, the install was greatly disrupted but not fully derailed.
Schedule Challenges: Derek Stingley Jr. is still a Tiger
Amidst all the turnover in Tigerland, one important piece returns for his sophomore season: Derek Stingley Jr.
Herman provides injury updates on several Longhorns
In a teleconference with reporters that covered a wide range of subjects, Texas head coach Tom Herman provided updates on several players rehabbing from injuries or conditions that dated back to the 2019 season.
Denzel Okafor enters NCAA Transfer Portal
Senior offensive lineman Denzel Okafor has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, a source tells Inside Texas. Matt Zenitz of AL.com first reported the news.
Spring 2020 Position Outlook: Running backs
Texas’ top four running backs include one player from each classification. Daniel Young is a senior, Keaontay Ingram is a junior, Roschon Johnson is a sophomore, and incoming five-star Bijan Robinson is a freshman.
The Inside Scoop – 3/23/20 (Part I)
The Scoop offers a few team nuggets before catching up with 2021, 2022, and 2023 prospects.
Schedule Challenges: Jeff Scott, not Charlie Strong, heads to Austin on Sept. 5
The first game of the Jeff Scott Era at South Florida will take place versus the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium on September 5th.
UT-Austin places restrictions on gatherings of 10 or more
The University of Texas announced Tuesday that spring semester classes would be held entirely online beginning March 30. Several other important announcements regarding housing, research, and commencement were made as well, but one in particular had an effect on Texas' ability to hold a spring game or spring practices.
Issuing 2019-20 postseason awards
With the cancellation of the NCAA Tournament, the 2019-20 men’s college basketball season is over. Shaka Smart’s Texas Longhorns were set to duel Texas Tech in the first round of the Big 12 Tournament in what would likely have served as a de facto play-in game to make the field of 68 until the Big 12 pulled them off the floor, and sports as a whole came to a halt.
