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Read emmitt's post above, which you reiterated your stance of 2 full days, and it might clear some of this up. Then again, if we had hired Fritz and had been competing against nobody for an option Quarterback, we would have probably got a couple by now. I would expect our 1st to come this weekend after visits.

The Dead Period ended last night at midnight. By my calculations, that would be 19 hours ago. Not two full days. Good Lord.

What?

I think my opening paragraph needs to be revised from All CUSA type player to a player that steps out of the shadows and emerges as a solid contributor for us this year.

She was a "big" girl. With her weight, maybe her knee wasn't responding. Who knows. I do know that we will be alright with Mitchell in control.

Nobody that has consistently done anything.

I was looking through the roster of returning players and thought it would be fun to predict who each of us thinks will step up and be a contributor for us this year at each position. Here's my take: DB's: I think this could be a strength if Coach E-killer gets rid of the 10+ yard cushion our CB's usually play. McClain and Gray are strong at S and with Buyers returning at CB along with Davis, Brooks and Preston, I think we could be really good if the d line provides some pressure. My player to step up and surprise from the DB's is Andrew Jones. I don't know why, but his height/length have intrigued me and I think he makes a move this year. DE's: Combs needs to step up big time and Dilonga and Roberts can be steady. I think T. Johnson makes his move this year. DT's: An area of concern. SC Wallace has to put forth the effort every play and become consistent and Roderick Young has to continue to improve. My pick to click this year is Julius Combes. I don't know why, but I have thought he was a steal ever since he decided to walk on last year. He is 6-1 and 313 lbs. and comes from a good program at DeMatha in MD. I also think T.J. will continue to improve and am curious about how Sid Moore will fit back in at his size. LB's: I am not sure if we will see 2 or 3 on the field this year in our base set, but the three I look to really step up this year are Finney, Garner and McNair. I know I am kind of cheating here picking three, but it is my list so deal with it. I think Scott has maxed out his ability, Ellis and Minor are built more like safeties and Montgomery has been silent for his first two years. The biggest improvement will be with Finney. OL's: My starting five, from Tackle to Tackle, are Murray, Barr, Kirby, Rice and Miles, but I actually like our depth here and expect Henson, Rentfro, Fortenberry, Sorge, Walker and Woodworth to provide solid depth. Trussell and Sorge are the unknowns here. I think the one that really improves this year is Murray. QB: I am excited to have Morris on board, but I think Smith will step up and shine this year and provide a true dual threat. Just a feeling, nothing solid to go on with that pick. I think the surprise is that Shanbour becomes the third string QB. Chumley and Means will be moved to DE/TE. I would love to see Dillman given a shot, and maybe even Grimm. I think those two are definitely better than Chumley and Means. RB: Wilson is the man and these next two years could be special Cobbs'/Thomas' type years if he stays healthy. Ivery will provide a great change of pace and I would not be surprised to see him move to the slot/inside receiver position to get him on the field more. I would love to see Rollins stay healthy all year and Ezzard was our surprise last year, but this year I think Andrew Tucker will step up and force Littrell and Harrell to find a place for him in the backfield. Just a gut feeling. TE: How much is this utilized in Littrell's system? Of the three currently listed, Reinhardt, Smith and Dilman, I think Dilman is the one to keep an eye on unless they move him back to QB. Chumley, unless Harrell can fix all of his mechanical flaws, should be moved here asap and could be a force. WR: I think our 4 starters will be Goree, Smiley, Kidsy and Ivery. This will probably change as I think Littrell prefers taller players at the outside WR position. Bendy's measurables are intriguing, but I am not sure how much talent is there and Thompson should provide great depth, but I thought he was either underutilized and disappointing last year. Hopefully it was just the JUCO Blues. The two players I think really step up and turn heads this year are Goree and Ivery. There you go. Take your shots, doesn't bother me at all, but post who you would choose as your players to click at each position next year.

That Eagle logo in nUTSAck colors is atrocious.

Wonder what it is like to recruit against SLC and Aledo?

Look at who UTEP has hired historically and this will give you an idea of where UTSA will go for their coach. UT's system is really in control.

http://www.okstate.com/news/2006/8/7/Nelson_Barnes.aspx Not sure we can pry him away from OSU and Perkins cash. Wonder if Mean Joe would consider a position in the Athletic Department. UT takes care of all of their old players, and Mr. Greene is our most public ambassador.

So, have we now moved to Dallas? Thanks Jackson.

And....the off season is officially here. When does spring practice start?

Nope. That is one of those crappy West Coast concoctions from In and Out, which describes your body's reaction to it. In one end and out the other.

That is why everyone is tired of his act. Every thread he comments on turns in to a bash RV thread. Such a whipping. Welcome home Alec.

It is one thing to learn from the past and move forward. It is another to dwell on the past with an unhealthy focus with blinders on blocking your view of anythi1ng positive.

I would add that some academic departments do a poor job of preparing their students for the job market, so I would agree that there needs to be something to address this area for all students.

Idiot alert.

Whatever. Hate him.

This is Texas. No "In and Out" Burgers, only Whataburger.

Hate to lose him but he is now gone in my mind. Who will we bring in?

Another has committed to TCU

Who cares about Tulane?

I wish the young man well. He seems like a quality person with all of the well wishes from the Ol Miss faithful. I must say that I would have picked 2 years of playing time if I were in his shoes.

Ahhhh, the first annual off-season topics and the big game is yet to be played. Guess helmet stickers, uniform talk, conference realignment , etc... will soon follow.