The Texas Longhorns have reintroduced their fans to pain and misery since the 2009 BCS Championship loss to Bama. 5-7 in 2010 was jaw dropping for Longhorns across the great state of Texas. Then last year the Horns showed glimpse but never quite put it together for a successful season. However 8-5 with a win in the 2011 Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl is a hell of a lot better than what they gave the year before. Now here we are in 2012 and the Longhorns are Legit.
Ash or McCoy? Ash or McCoy? This is the question Longhorn fans keep asking themselves. Let me let you in on a little secret. It doesn’t matter who the starting QB is in Austin this year. They will be handing the ball off to incoming Freshman Running Back Johnathan Gray or Malcolm Brown in the Horns backfield more than they will toss it around. If I was picking a QB I would go with Ash. I think he can make more happen with his legs and has a decent arm.
I hope Mack Brown doesn't keep a QB rotation going through the season. Mack,please make a decision ans stick with it. Let who ever your starter is be the leader without having to look over his shoulder wondering if he is going to get yanked. Ash or McCoy? It really doesn't matter just pick one and let them hand off.
In 2012, the Texas defense should be truly one of the nation's elite. Sorry SEC but it’s true, damn true. Texas is D was good last year because of speed. The Longhorns finished first in total defense, run defense and pass defense while finishing second in scoring D.
The Texas Longhorns are known for having outstanding defensive lines, and 2012 will be no different. The Longhorns are returning three starters from a year ago, including former Dallas Cowboy Great Jim Jeffcoat's son Jackson Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat and Alex Okafor on the ends combined for 15 sacks last season.
The Longhorn linebacking corps has talent, Jordan Hicks, who finished 2011 with a solid 65 stops will anchor the D. Watch out for young Steve Edmond too. I expect good things from him in 2012 as he is one of the more physically gifted backers on this squad.
The Texas secondary is loaded once again this season, returning two starters from a year ago in Kenny Vaccaro and Carrington Byndom.
If you mix that D in with some of that Bryan Harsin Razzle- Dazzle and a solid ground and pound attack you have the Big 12 Champions and BCS Bowl birth. After two bad season make no mistake about it The Longhorns are Legit in 2012.
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