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Four Longhorns have injury scares in first scrimmage

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.

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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Texas football releases brief snippet of highlights from second scrimmage

Just a little over a week until the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas officially kicks off!

In a little over a week, the Steve Sarkisian era at Texas will officially kick off. Continue reading “Texas football releases brief snippet of highlights from second scrimmage”

WATCH: Highlights from the Longhorns first scrimmage of fall camp

Take a peek at bits and pieces of the scrimmage on Saturday.

The first game against the fighting Billy Napier’s (Louisiana) is just 19 days away, and the Longhorns still have a few I’s to dot and T’s to cross.

One of the unknowns as of right now, is who will be the starting quarterback. The battle is ongoing between young gunslinger Hudson Card, and experienced Casey Thompson who has waited his turn behind Sam Ehlinger.

The two squared off in Texas’ first scrimmage of fall camp that took place on Saturday, and while head coach Steve Sarkisian was hopeful that a quarterback and a couple receivers would step up, he was not content with the offense’s performance.

There were bright spots, as Sarkisian expressed how pleased he was with the running backs and tight ends, but he still wants the offense to take the next step.

Sarkisian also mentioned that he grades the quarterback position the toughest, but as of now, no one has taken the job and supplanted themselves atop the depth chart.

On the opposite side of the ball, Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense was making plays all day, getting sacks on both quarterbacks, and picking off Casey Thompson a couple times.

Let’s take a peek at bits and pieces of the scrimmage on Saturday.

Sarkisian told the media that he expected the defense to be as good as they were, but he would still like to see more from the offense. This next week of training camp will likely decide some very important position battles, and by this time the following week, we may know who will taking reps with the the first team offense.

The ‘All Gas, No Brakes’ era is upon us, and this second week of training camp will be a major factor as to how the team starts off the season.

WATCH: Texas releases highlight reel of second scrimmage ahead of the Orange-White game

Texas released a highlight video from their second scrimmage. The annual Orange-White game will be held on April 24.

Texas football is nearing the conclusion of spring practices. Continue reading “WATCH: Texas releases highlight reel of second scrimmage ahead of the Orange-White game”