Posted September 7th, 2009 by Brian
Filed under: Depth Chart, Feature, Football
Redshirt freshman may have had the most impressive and important debut Saturday night but nine true freshmen including quarterback burned their redshirts against Louisiana-Monroe. Here are notes on the nine youngsters who played:
- – Played on defense late in the game.
- – Played on defense late in the game.
- – Came into the game to a standing ovation in the 4th quarter. Played one drive and led the backups to a nice touchdown drive. Looked poised in the pocket and moved well, completing 4 of 5 passes for 46 yards. Finished things off with a nice 12-yard TD run that showed he can do things on the ground as well.
- – Fast! The track start became a football scholarship player the moment he stepped on the field on a kickoff return. During Gilbert’s drive Goodwin showed that he can also do things as a receiver. Caught 3 passes for 39 yards, including a short hitch route that he took 29 yards and was a shoelace away from using his speed to take it to the house.
- – Played on defense relatively early. Got a lot of bad TV exposure as he committed two 15-yard penalties with a facemask and late QB hit. Finished with 1 assisted tackle.
- – Played some special teams and was in at tight end on Gilbert’s scoring drive.
- – Played early and often on the defensive line. Okafor was one of the most active and impressive players on the Horns’ defense regardless of classification. Had 4 total tackles including 2 huge tackles for loss on a goal line stand.
- – The first true freshman to play as he took field on game’s opening kickoff. Very active and looks like he’ll be key member of kick coverage teams all year. Tied for team lead in tackles with 6 including 4 solos.
- – Came in and played on the line with Gilbert and the second team offense.
College Football News has released their annual list of the players they think will contribute this season as redshirt freshmen. No Longhorns make the top of their list but offensive lineman and defensive lineman both garnered an honorable mention nod. Texas fans are hoping that another redshirt freshman, tight end has a breakout season and fills one of the Horns’ biggest offensive holes.
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