Texas Football: Midseason awards for seven players

From defensive MVP to newcomer, here are the midseason awards for Texas through the first six weeks.

The No. 9 Texas Longhorns are 5-1 through the first six weeks of the season. Believe it or not, Texas still has a great chance to make the Big 12 conference championship game and the College Football Playoff.

The Longhorns are scoring an average of 35 points per game while allowing only 16.3 points on the defensive side, a significant improvement from last year’s nearly 23 points per game.

Over the past six weeks, we have seen significant improvements in the team’s mindset and performance on the field compared to last year.

This Texas team feels different, and although they were handed their first loss last week, the Longhorns still control their own destiny and will look to achieve a conference championship in December.

From monsters on the defensive line to newcomers, here are my midseason awards for seven Texas players.

Texas Football: Could Anthony Hill and Colton Vasek be on flip watch?

Anthony Hill Jr. and Colton Vasek are worth monitoring closely after recent events.

The Texas Longhorns had a great Saturday, and a great Saturday could spill over into a great week. Continue reading “Texas Football: Could Anthony Hill and Colton Vasek be on flip watch?”

Three recruits that could determine Texas’ class ceiling in 2023

A handful of recruits could put Texas over the top in the 2023 class.

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Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill announces top two schools

It’s down to an in-state battle for the No. 1 linebacker in the 2023 class.

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Five-star linebacker Anthony Hill Jr releases top 12 schools

LSU among the top 12 for the nation’s top linebacker in 2023, Anthony Hill Jr of Denton, Texas.

The No. 1 linebacker of the 2023 recruiting class has released his top 12 schools. Anthony Hill Jr of Denton Ryan (TX) has the LSU Tigers among his final 12, which is good news for LSU. Hill won a state championship last season with Denton Ryan.

Thus far in the 2023 cycle, LSU has just one commitment to the class. Four-star wide receiver, Omarion Miller of Vivian is the only pledge so far. It is still very early in the process but Ed Orgeron and company have to feel good about their chances with the nation’s top linebacker.

Joining LSU in the hunt for Hill will be the usual suspects in the SEC. Alabama and Texas A&M are among the list. Future SEC opponents Oklahoma and Texas are also under consideration. Clemson, Ohio State, and USC as well.

Anthony Hill Jr’s Recruiting Profile

Rating

Stars Overall State Position
247 4 40 5 2
Rivals 4 30 6 1
ESPN 4 6 1 1
247 Composite 5 19 3 1

Vitals

Hometown Denton, Texas
Projected Position Linebacker
Height 6-2
Weight 225

Recruitment

  • Offered on Jul. 6, 2021
  • No visit scheduled

Offers (Top 12)

  • LSU
  • Alabama
  • Clemson
  • Florida State
  • Miami (Fl)
  • Michigan
  • Ohio State
  • Oklahoma
  • Penn State
  • Texas
  • Texas A&M
  • USC

Crystal Ball

No crystal ball predictions

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