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We connect the dots between Steve Sarkisian’s spring football comments and what Texas needs from its running back room after a historically down rushing season. Then we pivot to March Madness in San Jose with injury updates and a full Sweet 16 preview of Texas vs Purdue, plus our picks for the rest of the Thursday games.
• Sarkisian’s “make guys miss” comment and what it says about last season’s rushing issues
• Why Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers change Texas’ explosive run profile
• The value of a two-back rotation and real competition through spring ball
• Coaching change urgency at running backs and why the staff moves fast
• Sponsor message from Custom Built Trailers of Mississippi
• Jordan Pope status after Gonzaga and why Texas needs his shot creation
• Purdue matchup concerns, especially interior scoring and paint touches
• Keys for Texas, including perimeter pressure and big nights from Tramon Mark and Dailyn Swain
• Sweet 16 predictions for Arizona vs Arkansas, Iowa vs Nebraska, Houston vs Illinois
• Texas vs Purdue pick against the spread and final outlook

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We break down Steve Sarkisian’s spring football injury updates, including who’s returning to pads and who Texas must replace for the rest of spring. Then we shift to Texas Pro Day standouts before previewing the Longhorns’ Sweet 16 run and the biggest keys to upsetting Purdue.
• Arch Manning recovery progressing and nearing full integration
• Justus Terry back in pads and why it matters in a new defense
• Khaliq Lockett surgery ending his spring and what it means for WR depth
• Increased spring reps for young receivers and veterans in the system
• Pro Day takeaways with Anthony Hill and Malik Muhammad drawing heavy attention
• Matthew “Matty Ice” Caldwell’s throwing session and why it helped him
• Texas basketball’s upset of Gonzaga powered by balanced scoring
• Purdue matchup overview with wing athleticism versus interior size
• Three point defense as the swing factor against Purdue’s offense
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We break down Texas’ NCAA Tournament win over BYU and why the Longhorns’ defensive focus finally matches their offensive talent. We also preview the Gonzaga matchup, including foul trouble, turnovers, and the one fix Texas must make to avoid getting hacked late.
• BYU scouting plan that lets the star score while shutting off everyone else
• Tremont Mark’s defensive impact and timely shot-making
• Modest dominating inside plus the free throw mechanics mystery
• Why staying under three fouls per player changes everything
• The play-in win debate and what the standard should be at Texas
• Gonzaga concerns from points in the paint to Graham Ike
• Offensive keys including ball security and smarter shot selection
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