WHAT'S NEW WITH THE LONGHORNS...
By mark rogers
April 11, 2009
Not much besides the fact that former super-highly touted QB ("the next Vince Young") John Chiles has moved to WR and is preparing himself to be a main contributor on the receiving corps.
As much talent as he has, it wouldn't be surprising if he up and left for a smaller school or another big time program with a QB need. But Chiles wants none of that. He's into football because he loves the game and loves where he plays. Always wanted to be a Longhorn, and he'll remain a Longhorn no matter what position he's playing.
Speaking of QB, backup Sherrod Harris is having surgery on his knee soon. He probably could've had it operated on sooner but knew how important the spring reps were going to be with Chiles moving to WR.
Also speaking of QB, super-highly-touted incoming freshman Garrett Gilbert drove about an hour a day just to sit in on the offensive meetings during the spring. He's not labeled as "The next..." anyone because he may be the most hyped QB EVER to come into the 40 acres.
And speaking of highly-touted prospects...Texas already has 21 junior commits for 2010. To put that in perspective? Tech has five.
Texas plays Lousiana-Monroe on September 5 to start the season before another non-conference tune-up against Wyoming (on the road) on the 12th. Then it's time for Big 12 play and a huge one against Tech in Austin on September 19. The last non-conference game is a week later at DKR against UTEP.
After an off week it's a crossover game against Colorado on October 10th followed by the Red River Rivalry in Dallas against OU. The only true road game in the first six weeks is Wyoming.
The Horns finish the year with Missouri, Oklahoma State, Central Florida, Baylor, Kansas and Texas A&M. Four of six of those games are on the road at Mizzou, at OSU, at Baylor and at A&M.
A very favorable schedule that should see them in the top 3 in the AP pre-season rankings.
The stage is set for Colt McCoy to make a run at the Heisman Trophy and a National Championship.
Standing in his way? USC. LSU, Florida and the Big 12.
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