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Who Needs A Big Spring For Texas?/ Texas Longhorns LIVE 91

Who Needs A Big Spring For Texas?/ Texas Longhorns LIVE 91

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 Here are concise, structured episode notes for Texas Longhorns LIVE #91 titled "Who Needs A Big Spring For Texas?" hosted by Matthew Miller and Thomas Bresee on the TexasVOCFB channel. Opening / General Episode 91 of Texas Longhorns LiveWeekly show every Monday at 8 PM ETSponsored by FanDuelEncouraged viewers to like, subscribe, and engage Main Topic 1: Offensive Line Depth Outlook for Spring Key points and consensus: Last year's line was a major weakness → significant turnover is viewed positivelyPotential starting five (if healthy & Lawrence Seymour eligible): LT: Trevor GoosbyLG: Lawrence Seymour (huge "if" due to NCAA eligibility waiver)C: Connor RobertsonRG: Brandon BakerRT: Melvin Siani (expected immediate starter) Big "ifs" that could make the line elite / national-title caliber: Lawrence Seymour's eligibility cleared (hosts believe ~90% likely under current NCAA rules)Andre Kojo returns fully healthy from ACL injury Depth concerns: Thin if Seymour is ruled ineligibleDylan Sikorski (new addition) viewed as average/developmental — may need to lose weight / improve footworkKey depth pieces to watch: Jordan Coleman, Jaden Chapman, John Turntine (freshman), Andre Kojo (versatile if healthy) Big picture: Hosts believe the line will be significantly improved even in worst caseCould return to 2023–2024 level (very good) if everything breaks rightDepth remains the biggest question mark — injuries could expose thin backupsSpring is critical because Goosby likely limited (injury recovery) → opens reps for younger players Main Topic 2: Arch Manning vs. John Mateer (Oklahoma QB) Debate Triggered by a Crane & Company (On3) segment claiming Mateer > ManningHosts strongly disagree — called it "not really a debate"Arch Manning statistical edge (2025 freshman season): Better TD:INT ratio (26:7 vs. Mateer's 14:11 in best year)Higher QBR (78 vs. 65.1)Performed better against top-25 competitionMore passing yards than Mateer's best season despite fewer games/starts Mateer strengths — more rushing yards/TDs, gritty gamer style (compared to Max Duggan)Key arguments: Arch elevates when competition rises; Mateer stayed flatWins are QB stat to an extent, but Oklahoma's defense carried Mateer more than talentAlmost every metric favors Arch; hosts believe he'd win a nationwide poll overwhelmingly Consensus: Arch Manning is clearly the better QB prospect and likely better in 2026 Main Topic 3: Where Does Steve Sarkisian Rank Among Active Head Coaches? Reacting to Brandon Walker's (Barstool) top-10 list that put Sark at #7 and Lane Kiffin at #4Hosts' biggest disagreement: Lane Kiffin ranked way too high Sark has more playoff success, actually won playoff games, rebuilt Texas from a bad situationKiffin's best year (Ole Miss near-title run) came after he left for Auburn Approximate host rankings: Top 3 locked (in some order): Kirby Smart, Curt Cignetti, Ryan DaySark generally placed ~4–6 (hosts comfortable with 5 or 6)Ahead of Kiffin, Cristobal (late-game issues), Lanning (aggressive 4th-down style)In mix with Freeman, DeBoer, Lanning Sark praise: Took over very thin roster (only 7 scholarship OL at one point)Consistent improvement, minimal bad losses, no catastrophic defeats2026 is "put up or shut up" year Main Topic 4: Josh Pate's "8 Most Hated Teams" List Pate's list: 1. Notre Dame, 2. Alabama, 3. Texas, 4. LSU, 5. Miami, 6. USC, 7. Michigan, 8. Ohio State Hosts' reactions / personal lists: Both agreed top 3 is correct (Notre Dame #1, then variations of Bama/Ohio State/Texas/Georgia)Texas consistently #3 — loud, intense, successful again → draws national hateAdditional hated teams mentioned: Georgia (insane fans), Oregon & A&M (false bravado / think they're blue-bloods)Consensus hated tier: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Texas, Georgia, AlabamaThen secondary: Oregon, A&M, Miami, USC, Michigan, possibly LSU Final Segment: Top 5 Players Who Gain the Most from Spring Football Matthew's top 5 Cade Phillips (CB) — chance to lock down CB1 roleTyler Atkinson (LB) — could jump to LB3 or higherDerrick Williams Jr. (S) — full health + new staff = breakout possibleAndre Kojo (OL) — healthy return could stabilize line depthJustice Terry wait no — (wait, he had Justice Terry as honorable mention; his actual #5 was Andre Kojo) Tommy's top 5 Justice Terry (DL) — All-American potential in new schemeDerek Cooper (RB) — chance to become the power backJordan Coleman (OL) — huge reps available → depth/competition creatorMichael Masunas (TE) — chance to lock in TE2 roleDerrick Williams Jr. (S) — full confidence & scheme fit Overall themes: OL depth pieces, safety recovery (Williams), young defensive stars (Atkinson/Terry), and specialist roles (power back, TE2, CB1) stand to gain most. 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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