Locked on Longhorns Podcast: Recruiting, Shaka Smart absence

Shane Carter joins host Patrick Conn for the latest edition of the Locked on Longhorns Podcast.

The newest contributor for Longhorns Wire, Shane Carter, joins host Patrick Conn for the latest episode of the Locked on Longhorns Podcast.

With four-star wide receiver Armani Winfield in the fold for the 2022 class, the duo discussed which pass catcher could be next. Conn and Carter take a deeper look at what Steve Sarkisian may be looking for as he builds up his wide receiver room. As far as the 2021 group goes, who could Texas target to close out this class?

Shaka Smart being isolated due to COVID-19, will that have a major impact on the team as they are set to host the Oklahoma Sooners on Tuesday night? Will the Longhorns be up for the challenge of beating their rivals short-handed? Conn continues to power rank the top four teams in the conference and raise the question whether the Big 12 is the best basketball conference in the country.

As the shows closes out, the duo discuss the Mike Stoops drama and the validity of the reports. Conn later asks Carter for his overall view of the Texas coaching staff now that the assistants are finalized. Are Kyle Flood and Pete Kwiatkowski up for the task of bringing Texas back?

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