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Steve Sarkisian provided an injury update on several players.
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian spoke with the media on Monday afternoon. Continue reading “What Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian said to the media on Monday”
Next man up. Texas has several talented wide receivers on the roster this season.
Early reports from Texas’ first fall scrimmage fear that wide receiver Isaiah Neyor suffered a season-ending knee injury. Continue reading “A look at Texas’ depth at wide receiver following Isaiah Neyor’s injury”
Recent injuries all but guarantee at least one freshman will start the season opener.
Texas received bad news Sunday afternoon.
Per reports, gifted and hard-working receiver transfer Isaiah Neyor and indispensable leader Junior Angilau could both be dealing with a season-ending knee injury.
Steve Sarkisian will no doubt sympathize with the players, but will be also tasked with putting a team on the field in three weeks.
One of the deepest positions on the team appears to be dwindling down. Neyor’s injury and Agiye Hall’s suspension leave a vacancy at wide receiver I am not sure who will fill.
There is one Isaiah Neyor on this team. Savion Red has emerged as a potential impact player but likely will play in the slot. Jordan Whittington, Tarique Milton and Brenen Thompson also figure to play from the slot.
Outside of those four Texas could turn to Casey Cain, Troy Omeire or Jahleel Billingsley to play on the outside. Cain is still unproven, while injuries have derailed Omeire’s past playing opportunities.
As for Billingsley, the talented pass catcher presumably would have to learn an entirely new position.
Here’s a look at players who may be called upon to step up in the absence of injured players.
Detrimental news for the Longhorns.
Four players practice ended early due to injury on Saturday.
Running back Roschon Johnson, wide receiver Isaiah Neyor, offensive guard Junior Angilau and defensive back Jahdae Barron each left the field.
Geoff Ketchum of Orangebloods reports Neyor and Angilau will miss the 2022 season due to knee injuries. Detrimental news for the Longhorns.
Multiple sources are reporting to Orangebloods that junior wide receiver Isaiah Neyor and senior offensive lineman Junior Angilau both suffered season-ending knee injuries on Saturday.
— Geoff Ketchum (@gkketch) August 14, 2022
Neyor was poised to have a major role in Texas’ offense after transferring from Wyoming in the offseason. He figured to be the No. 2 receiver behind Xavier Worthy. Pressure now moves to the rest of the wide receiver room to step up.
Angilau is the most experienced offensive lineman on the Longhorns’ roster. The fifth-year senior has started 34 games in his collegiate career and chose to return for the 2022 season. Losing Angilau is a killer blow for Kyle Flood’s offensive line unit.
Steve Sarkisian is expected to provide more details on the Texas injury report during his media availability after practice on Monday.
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Texas’ wide receiver depth has been tested over the last week.
Texas had a multiple injury scares in Saturday’s scrimmage. Those incidents bring to light the importance of depth for any team wishing to contend. Continue reading “Texas Football: Potential injuries reinforce the importance of depth”
Steve Sarkisian will address injury concerns at his media availability on Monday.
Texas entered Saturday relatively healthy. After the scrimmage, the Longhorns added four players to the injury report.
Roschon Johnson, Isaiah Neyor, Jahdae Barron and Junior Angilau were named among players whose practice ended early. We will find out Monday if their exits from practice were more precautionary or cause for concern.
In today's Texas scrimmage, RB Roschon Johnson, WR Isaiah Neyor and G Junior Angilau were all injured to varying degrees, according to @OBWire. Sark will next speak with reporters on Monday.
— Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) August 13, 2022
Johnson and Angilau enter what would likely be the final season for each player in Austin. Both have much to gain by a strong showing this year.
Many believe Johnson is an NFL running back, while Angilau has the experience to command scouts’ attention. Both upperclassmen are regarded as vocal leaders. Their presence and absence will undoubtedly be felt by their teammates.
Isaiah Neyor figured to play an integral role in the Texas offense as well this season. The Wyoming transfer has been one of the team’s best players this offseason.
Barron, of course, is among the more versatile defensive backs on the team.
While its not yet cause for panic, the reports of potential injuries are noteworthy. Steve Sarkisian will address injury concerns at his media availability on Monday.
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Here’s a look at On3’s top 10 receiving corps in the country for 2022.
Mike Huguenin of On3 Sports recently ranked the top 10 receiving corps in college football ahead of the 2022 season. Continue reading “Texas lands near the top of On3’s receiving corps rankings”
Texas coaches have plenty to work on in the longest month of the year.
The longest month of the college football offseason is upon us. And while fans would like to fast forward, Texas football coaches will have plenty of goals they need to accomplish in camp.
The 2021 roster had a handful of talented contributors, but multiple flaws. The offensive line struggled from the opening series to late into the season. On defense, Texas struggled to tackle, cover, and get to the quarterback. In addition, they displayed poor pursuit angles and unreliable assignment integrity.
The 2022 roster will have to guard against some of the same issues. Often, the past year’s issues show up in the first two games of the next season. Steve Sarkisian’s staff will aim to eliminate as many of last year’s mistakes prior to the Week 2 bout with Alabama.
Let’s look at what Texas coaches will determine as we move into August on Monday.
Eric Nahlin chose three potential breakout stars on both sides of the ball.
The Texas football roster changed dramatically this offseason. Continue reading “Inside Texas lists six breakout candidates ahead of the 2022 season”
These guys are ready to help Texas get back in the right direction.
The offseason hype train for Texas football has already begun to take off.
Many around the program are ecstatic for the new season to arrive. A major reason many believe Texas will drastically improve from last season’s 5-7 record is the talented group to newcomers joining the program.
Steve Sarkisian and his staff brought in seven transfers to help revamp the roster in a quick way.
Texas boosted the offensive side of the ball with the addition of quarterback Quinn Ewers, wide receivers Isaiah Neyor, Agiye Hall and Tarique Milton, along with tight end Jahleel Billingsley. All of which should compete for playing time from the jump.
On the defense, Texas fill a few holes with veteran transfers. Defensive back Ryan Watts and linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey join a older defense ready to prove last season’s struggles are behind them.
Here is a look at Ewers, Neyor, Tucker-Doresy and Watts in their new Texas threads.
Some fresh faces on the Forty 🤘@QuinnEwers @TuckerDorsey_ @IsaiahNeyor @TheRyanWatts pic.twitter.com/6GPJ0ATn3K
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) July 24, 2022
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