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Nevada expected to hire Texas assistant Jeff Choate as head coach

Texas assistant Jeff Choate appears to be the next head coach for Nevada.

Texas could be losing an assistant from head coach Steve Sarkisian’s strong coaching staff. Longhorns co-defensive coordinator and linebacker coach Jeff Choate is expected to become the next head coach for the Nevada Wolf Pack.

Choate has certainly earned head coach consideration after a strong three seasons in Austin. While he has head coaching experience dating back to his time at Montana State, it’s his linebacker development at Texas that commands perhaps the most recognition.

The Longhorns’ assistant has helped develop on of the better linebackers in college football in Jaylan Ford. Several other players have benefitted from his guidance. Veteran linebacker David Gbenda is on an upward trend while freshman linebacker Anthony Hill has come into his own for the Texas defense.

Undoubtedly, Choate’s absence will be felt should he depart west to coach Nevada. Even so, he’s played an integral role in building a high IQ defense that should have staying power for the foreseeable future.

Steve Sarkisian praises the freshmen class and how talented they are

Texas has a group of freshmen that will make immediate impacts.

This past recruiting cycle for Texas is one that can help shape the program for years to come. Continue reading “Steve Sarkisian praises the freshmen class and how talented they are”

Anthony Hill named to On3’s preseason true freshman All-American team

Anthony Hill is a star in the making

Of all of the talented freshmen that Texas brought in from the 2023 class, only one of them was named a preseason true freshman All-American by On3.

Former five-star linebacker Anthony Hill, who they ranked as the No. 4 player in the country, is the sole Longhorn named to the team. When talking about what he brings to the table, On3’s Charles Power raved about his aggressiveness and physicality.

“Aggressive, physical, downhill linebacker with versatility to also be a situational pass rusher. I think that skill set, his level of development, coming from a top HS program … has him set up to really make an impact early on as a freshman for Texas.

Hill has reportedly been emerging as a young star during fall camp, and has even been moved to a couple different spots. He was an elite athlete at the high school level, racking up 303 tackles, 13 sacks, and nine forced fumbles.

Eight thoughts on the Texas football team after fall camp

Practice reports are saying what you want them to say about this Texas team.

We are through the second scrimmage of fall camp. It’s time to ramp up preparation for the 2023 college football season.

Texas has its team, but, more importantly, appears to have defined roles for its players. We will get into how we expect the wide receivers will tier within the Longhorns’ offensive attack later.

For now, you have to feel good about where the Texas offense is heading into the season. The weapons are present, but the foundation in the trenches is also encouraging.

Several players have had a great offseason. Quinn Ewers is at the forefront of that list, which is probably the most welcomed news of the offseason. Texas needs Ewers to be consistent and it appears that is what he has been from March through late August.

Here’s a look at eight takeaways from the Texas football offseason.

Texas DC Pete Kwiatkowski has players ahead of freshman LB Anthony Hill

It appears Pete Kwiatkowski doesn’t intend to start Anthony Hill this season.

Texas defensive coordinator Pete Kwiatkowski appears to be making an interesting personnel decision. It seems Kwiatkowski has no intention of starting five-star freshman linebacker Anthony Hill this season. Unless he’s truly not ready, which is doubtful, it appears his skillset could be underused.

Kwiatkowski said the following of what Hill will bring to the team.

“He just has a knack for finding the ball. He’s got some good players in front of him, so he’s going to be able to learn, not be thrown into the heat of things. He’s going to be able to learn piecemeal, then for us as coach it’s finding that role for him where, like I mentioned earlier, maybe it’s on third down, passing situations where we can get him involved coming off the edge or blitzing, playing to his skillset.”

That’s not exactly encouraging about the prospects of playing time this season. Kwiatkowski has had a history of interesting depth chart decisions. In 2021, the Texas assistant opted to start linebacker Luke Brockermeyer over Jaylan Ford despite Ford making plays consistently in game time. Predicting a breakout season for Ford was perhaps the easiest pick last offseason. Anyone with football intelligence could have predicted Ford’s breakout.

The roster decisions extend to other positions as Kwiatkowski had defensive lineman Alfred Collins in a situational role that hardly saw the field in 2021. It appears that’s what he has planned for Hill.

Kwiatkowski had a strong season in 2022. He clearly knows football. Nevertheless, should the defense not continue to improve, questions over the depth chart decisions could be among the first talking points for the defense.

Is Texas LB Anthony Hill an immediate impact freshman?

If you can read the tea leaves, it’s obvious Anthony Hill could stand to make an impact soon.

Texas linebacker Anthony Hill is a player who could upend commonly accepted beliefs about freshman. He can make an impact right away. Continue reading “Is Texas LB Anthony Hill an immediate impact freshman?”

Texas Football: Five Longhorns ready to break out in 2023

These five Longhorns can become household names in 2023.

Texas football is on the doorstep of competing for a conference title and potentially a College Football Playoff berth in 2023. Continue reading “Texas Football: Five Longhorns ready to break out in 2023”

WATCH: Texas freshman Cedric Baxter and Anthony Hill putting in offseason work

Baxter and Hill are both stars in the making for Texas.

Texas signed a historic 2023 recruiting class this past offseason. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas freshman Cedric Baxter and Anthony Hill putting in offseason work”

Everything Steve Sarkisian said at the Houston Touchdown Club

Steve Sarkisian spoke at the Houston Touchdown Club on Wednesday.

Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian addressed the media at the Houston Touchdown Club on Wednesday. Continue reading “Everything Steve Sarkisian said at the Houston Touchdown Club”

Texas Football: Six standouts from the Orange-White spring game

Several Longhorns made strong impressions on Saturday.

We were treated to our first glimpse of the 2023 Texas Longhorns in Saturday’s Orange-White spring game. Continue reading “Texas Football: Six standouts from the Orange-White spring game”