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These Texas players were flat-out robbed of national honors

by: Evan Vieth17 hours ago

A few of the nation’s best players were shockingly overlooked.

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In this episode, the hosts dive deep into current developments surrounding the Texas Longhorns football program, broader college football updates, and notable player movements. The discussion opens with Texas’ recent coaching hire of running backs coach Jabbar Juluke from Florida, highlighting the strategic shift and potential recruiting advantages this brings, especially in the SEC and Louisiana regions. The conversation then moves to the impact of key players Anthony Hill and Michael Taaffe opting out of the upcoming bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft, focusing on the opportunities this creates for younger players to emerge during the game and spring practices.

The podcast also critiques the Associated Press All-American selections, particularly voicing surprise and disappointment over the omissions of Texas stars Colin Simmons and Ryan Niblett, who had standout seasons as a defensive end and return specialist, respectively. The hosts argue that these snubs reflect broader issues in award selections and recognition in college football.

Shifting to the national stage, the hosts react to the recent Heisman Trophy award to Fernando Mendoza, discussing the significance of his character and speech compared to past winners, and debating other notable Heisman candidates like Jacob Rodriguez and Julian Sayin. They reflect on the evolving nature of college football statistics and player roles in the modern era.

Finally, they analyze the transfer portal entry of quarterback DJ Lagway, exploring potential landing spots such as LSU, Miami, and Baylor, and how his future trajectory might unfold based on coaching and program fit.

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