Barking Carnival

Mack just finished his press conference. In week 11 of the Texas RB carousel, the lucky pony also happens to be our best RB. They got this one right. It doesn't mean you won't see Cody Johnson get every carry inside the five yard line and on 3rd and short but Newton is the guy you want between the 20's. In our system you need a back that gets upfield quickly and can make guys

Big changes! Tre Newton is now listed as the starter at running back. Duh. Curtis Brown is starting over Chykie Brown (no relation) at right corner. The 'or' has been removed. And we have three starters at right safety. Blake Gideon or Nolan Brewster or Kenny Vaccaro. Brewster was in for Gideon at the end of the game Saturday, and Vaccaro has been kicking ass both on and off the field.

And another thing! Tre Newton should start. Not because of his running ability, which is no better or worse than anyone else on the team (although it's better than any of us expected.

Scipio Tex (who has written at length about Our Running Game) recently pointed out the danger of the running back personality cult on his Wyoming post game, and he is absolutely correct.

Tre Newton to start against A&M

Depth chart for Texas Longhorns vs. UTEP Miners

Expounding

Running Back Optimism

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