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Three hurdles for Texas to be back per ESPN Analyst

According to ESPN writer Bill Connelly, there are three obstacles ahead of the Longhorns in order to get back to elite status.

It has been a long-time joke in the eyes of many for the better part of the last decade. “Is Texas back?”

It has been asked after every big win by the Longhorns over the last several years. When they took down Notre Dame in Austin where it took double overtime to come out on top, the question was asked. When the Longhorns outlasted Oklahoma in a thrilling 2018 Red River Shootout, many begin to wonder if they’re finally back. Quarterback Sam Ehlinger even proclaimed it after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs in the All-State Sugar Bowl.

ESPN staff writer Bill Connelly put together his list of three obstacles that the Longhorns need to overcome to in fact be back.

The coordinators must … coordinate, somehow

Well that is quite the bold strategy for the coordinators to in fact coordinate. One could understand the sentiment but that is an odd way of putting it. The Longhorns are in rarified air with having two new coordinators coming to town for the 2020 season and with the current climate of COVID-19, it will be increasingly difficult.

It was the right move for Tom Herman given the tremendous amount of pressure to win big and he needed to shake things up. Whenever football is once again back on, both Mike Yurcich and Chris Ash need to get their perspective units rolling and hopefully it will come quick because the clock is ticking.

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Locked on Longhorns: Three ways Texas can get back on track

Patrick and Cami discuss three ways Texas can get back on track, All In campaign and a new face coming to Austin.

Patrick and Cami open the show discussing the “All In” challenge with Matthew McConaughey and how fans can win a once in a life time Texas Longhorns experience with the Minister of Culture. Colt McCoy’s message to keep your heads up and the horns up. With recent high school basketball players heading to the NBA G-League, could Greg Brown be next?

ESPN put together an article on three things Texas needs to “be back.” They discuss each point from the coordinators, finding a defensive end and is there enough speed on the outside?

The duo close out the show with a new pitcher coming to town for Mike White, Sam Ehlinger’s routine and another fun fact Friday.

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Matthew McConaughey offers a once in a lifetime experience

Superfan and Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey is offering up a once in a lifetime experience while raising money for COVID-19 relief.

In an effort to raise money for COVID-19 relief, celebrity and super fan Matthew McConaughey has joined the All-In Campaign. The Minister of Culture wants to give you a VIP experience at Darrell K. Royal-Memorial Stadium. In a sweepstakes like effort to raise money, fans can pay up to $100 for 200 entries into the sweepstakes.

Never done a Texas football game day alongside Matthew McConaughey? It’d be a lot cooler if you did. Join the living legend and University of Texas alum for an unimaginable Longhorn game day experience as you join the Biggest Man on Campus for a Texas football game. The part-time UT professor will hook you up with the best and baddest adventures out there in the world of tailgating before taking advantage of McConaughey’s full VIP status on the field, in the locker room and everywhere you go. You might start off a bit Dazed and Confused when you first get star-struck by the coolest cucumber in Hollywood, but it won’t take long for this Longhorn experience to have you feeling all right, all right, all riiiiight. 100% of the money raised through this Game/Auction will go directly to Feeding America, Meals On Wheels, World Central Kitchen and No Kid Hungry.

If you want to get the full VIP experience with McConaughey hurry up and enter the sweepstakes that includes a one night hotel stay, airfare, a Texas Longhorns gameday package and oh yeah you can hang out with the Minister of Culture on the sidelines at DKR.

Locked on Longhorns: Basketball updates and top 25 quarterbacks

Latest Locked on Longhorns podcast where Cami and Patrick discuss basketball updates, top 25 quarterbacks and the NFL Draft.

Patrick and Cami start off the show discussing the newest addition to the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team Lauren Ebo. She transfers in from Penn State. The latest on the Greg Brown recruitment and why is Shaka Smart whiffing on all these recruits?

The top 25 quarterback projections of 2020 come from 247 sports, where is Sam Ehlinger slotted and who else is on the list? The team gives their official Mount Rushmore of Texas football and what about an All-Century team for the Longhorns? They begin that ongoing debate.

In the final section of the show Cami and Patrick discuss the latest mock drafts and what Jordan Hicks is up to during the quarantine.

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Locked on Longhorns Podcast: Sam Ehlinger updates

Locked on Longhorns podcast returns to discuss the NFL Draft, new jersey assignments and an update on Sam Ehlinger.

Patrick and Cami discuss how the NFL Draft can be watched with the recently released plans for broadcast. The Texas Longhorns have released the numbers assigned to the early enrollees. Plus should the Longhorns be concerned with the recent push by Alabama to secure quarterback commit Jalen Milroe?

The social media team released a video of every touchdown from 2019 involving Sam Ehlinger. Which touchdown were the favorites among the hosts? Head coach Tom Herman gave an update on the injury situation surrounding the star quarterback. Any concerns surrounding him moving forward? Ehlinger and former quarterback Shane Buechele are both raising money for COVID-19 relief. Cami gives an update on the numbers.

In the final segment, Locked on NFL gives a preview of their mock draft selection show.

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Locked on Longhorns Podcast: Recruiting and Bob Bowlsby comments

Patrick and Cami discuss latest recruiting news and comments from Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby.

Patrick and Cami open up the show discussing the latest accolade for pitcher Miranda Elish. A WNBA mock draft that features one senior from the Texas Longhorns women’s basketball team that would keep her in the lone star state. On a throwback Thursday, what is one moment in Texas history you would like to re-live?

Recruitment news involving Jalen Milroe, Jordan Thomas and how it could be heating up a Texas-Texas A&M rivalry of sorts. Caden Sterns chimes in on a change that many would like to see for the Texas-OU game at the Cotton Bowl?

Finally they look at how Vince Young would be viewed as a prospect today? Bob Bowlsby comments regarding the current state of affairs in regards to the pandemic. Plus who would you like to stay with in a Texas themed quarantine house?

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Big 12 Commissioner concerned about upcoming season

The Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is concerned about the upcoming season and when the magical start date is going to come.

In a very fluid situation as is the current climate regarding life, financials and yes sports it has been unprecedented territory. There isn’t much clarity as far as when we can return to some sense of normal life with the concerns surrounding COVID-19. Even the Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby is voicing his concern in his latest conference call.

“Virtually every program is highly reliant on football revenue,” he told ESPN. “We’re making lots of contingency plans, but if you don’t get the anticipated number of games in, you lose the donations, you lose the sponsorships, you lose the gate receipts and you lose the TV. It’s potentially very impactful.”

Bowlsby went on to comment more about the impact on the athletes and sports.

“We don’t know when somebody is going to tell us it’s going to be OK to go back to close contact,” he said. “I suspect that medical experts and scientists are going to be slow to give the green light on that. The magic start date is probably a mirage.

“It may be different in some high-density populations and areas than it is in more remote areas,” he said. “It could be certain parts of the country and not other parts of the country. I don’t think there’s just going to be a day when we turn it all on again. There has to be a reacclimation period because athletes aren’t training at the same level they had been accustomed to.”

Not to sound insensitive to the situation facing every American and everywhere around the globe, this does have a huge financial impact for everyone and especially universities. Bowlsby is right that they need to make contingency plans to try and withstand these times of zero movement. It isn’t just the sports that are having this hit, but the university themselves.

The conference has drastically reduced salaries, schools are closing their campuses, refunding room and board and going to online classes. It is fair to have concerns over the long-term impact during the pandemic and Bowlsby isn’t alone with his thoughts.

Locked on Longhorns Podcast: New women’s team head coach

Newest Locked on Longhorns Podcast discussing the new women’s head coach, the NFL All-Decade team and an update on mock drafts.

Patrick and Cami discuss the newest head coach for the Texas women’s basketball team. Are they excited about the hire and what it could mean for women’s basketball in Austin? Joe Lunardi has released next year’s bracketology, where do the Longhorns rank?

It is a mock draft roundup as the duo review three different mock drafts that involve the Texas Longhorns. They discuss potential landing spots for the top trio of Longhorns and a surprising jump up for one of the most beloved Longhorns from the 2019 season. With the NFL’s All-Decade team announced, which former Texas players made the cut?

President Fenves is leaving Texas, any surprises? Plus an update on virtual meetings and clinics by the current staff and what to watch on Longhorns Network.

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Texas Football: Denzel Okafor to remain in Austin

Texas Longhorns soon to be senior offensive lineman Denzel Okafor has pulled his name from the transfer portal.

Just two weeks ago Longhorns’ right tackle Denzel Okafor had placed his name in the transfer portal. With Okafor likely leaving, that meant that Texas and head coach Tom Herman would have some work to do in order to replace him. Okafor was likely to be in the mix for a starting spot going into his redshirt senior season in 2020.

With the recent news that Okafor had pulled his name, he hasn’t been the first to do so this offseason. Linebacker Juwan Mitchell also briefly put his name in the portal before pulling out. For Okafor, he has an opportunity to become a full-time starter. He has played in 36 games over his Longhorns career.

With the departures of both Zach Shackleford and Parker Braun, Okafor has an opportunity. Mostly viewed as an offensive tackle, he is likely getting a shot at both the inside and outside positions. With the current restrictions that don’t allow practices, it definitely does not help his chances at this point in time at getting a leg up on the competition.

The Lewisville, Texas native was a four-star prospect coming out of high school according to 247 composite rankings as the 12th best offensive guard in the country.

WATCH: Connor Williams delivers message during quarantine

Former Texas Longhorn and current Dallas Cowboys Connor Williams took to social media to share video on being positive during these times.

During this time of being quarantined it can be difficult to be very positive given how things have transpired in just a matter of weeks. Former Texas Longhorn’s offensive lineman and current Dallas Cowboy Connor Williams took to social media to give thanks and provide some positivity.