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Episode 145
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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Hosts & Intro
- Main host: Matthew Miller ( @Matthewms97 on X; regular lead on Texas Longhorns LIVE)
- Co-host: Tommy Bresee (Thomas Bresee; @bresee_thomas on X; new contributor, lifelong Texas fan from Atlanta, GA; also contributes to Longhorns Wire and hosts Just Another CFB Podcast)
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- Melvin Siani: Likely immediate RT starter; plug-and-play confidence
- Brandon Baker: Slides inside to RG (or potentially LG) for better fit/depth
- Trevor Goosby: Returns at LT
- Connor Robertson: Expected C starter
- Jontae Newman: Long-term developmental (impact likely 2027+)
- Dylan Sikorski: Depth/swing guard only; concerns from Oregon State backup role & pass-pro limitations; should not start on a title-contending team
- Hollywood Smothers: Leans RB1; physical, strong after-contact yards (~4+ YPC), pass-catching ability
- Relique Brown: Explosive big-play threat (home-run style like peak Jayden Blue); excellent in space & receiving
- Interchangeable RB1 potential; elite room depth with Arch Manning, James Simon, Michael Terry, Derek Cooper
- Mike Masunas (from Michigan State): Underrated; strong blocker, projects 400–500 receiving yards
- Likely best blocking TE recently (vs. Helm/Sanders/Endries era)
- Nick Townsend: Freak athlete (e.g., sub-11 200m speed at 6'3–6'4, ~230 lbs); nasty blocker; major role increase expected
- Room gains major versatility & danger in passing game
- Cam Coleman: Undisputed WR1; elite contested catches, body control, hands; draws heavy safety help → opens Ryan Wingo & Emmitt Mosley
- Potential nation’s top-3 WR trio (Coleman-Wingo-Mosley) when healthy
- Emmitt Mosley: Most underrated; all-around reliable (routes, YAC, blocking); could lead team in receptions if healthy
- Rasheem Biles (Pitt): Freak athlete; strong edge pass rush from second level, solid coverage; pairs well with Ty Anthony Smith
- Justin Cryer: Coverage specialist; green-dot/MLB candidate
- Marcus Boswell: Local developmental; mostly special teams in 2026, compete 2027+
- Room thin post-Anthony Hill departures; heavy youth reliance (e.g., Tyler Atkinson)
- Bo Ma