The Inside Scoop – 9/16/19
Team intel post-Rice and looking forward to Oklahoma State in Austin this weekend. We also catch up on recruiting including the early visitor list for Saturday in the Inside Scoop.
No. 12 Texas roughs up Rice, 48-13
HOUSTON -- Texas and Rice played for years in the old Southwest Conference, where UT dominated much of the series.
Almost 25 years later, some things never change.
Five Quick Thoughts: UT 48, Rice 13
Texas secured a good victory that included some nice stats for star Sam Ehlinger and a lot of snaps for freshman and back-ups. Several players that will likely redshirt this season got in on the action in this contest.
IT Roundtable – Rice
The Horns head to H-town for a battle against old SWC foe Rice Owls at NRG Stadium, home of the Houston Texans. The No. 12 Texas team comes in ready for Rice.
IT Gameday Primer – Rice
All the practice and team reports, latest on injuries, Texas-Rice previews, and everything you need to get ready for an old Southwest Conference rival.
5 Quick Thoughts: Texas loses a spread shootout to LSU
Texas gave that game to LSU. There's no question that LSU played outstanding football, clearly hiring assistant offensive coach Joe Brady was a great decision and he was able to join forces with Joe Burrow and Steven Ensminger to build a phenomenal spread passing attack. The Tigers came in and won that game with a great effort and a truly potent offensive system.
Fridays in the Humidor – TEAM (9/6/19)
Forever week is drawing to a slow, merciful close. I feel like we're all sitting here together watching the same pot, waiting for it to boil. Right when it gets close.
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Recruiting: Week 2 Prospect Schedules (Class of ’20, ’21 and ’22)
Week 2 schedules and locations for Texas commits and targets.
The Depth Gap
A big difference between the haves and have nots is overall team depth. The primary reason for this is obvious: better recruiting. While every team has the same amount of roster space, not every team has its choice of elite recruits who are typically further along the developmental curve. Even those elite prospects who are "raw" coming in can navigate the field through sheer size and athleticism.
