Texas Football: 13 Wishlist Items for 2017

By Rob Wolkenbrod | Dec 24, 2016

Nov 5, 2016; Lubbock, TX, USA; The University of Texas Longhorns mascot reacts on the sidelines during the game with the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Jones AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael C. Johnson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks place kicker Matthew Wyman kicks the game tying field goal against the Texas Longhorns and celebrates with teammates at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 19, 2016; Lawrence, KS, USA; Kansas Jayhawks place kicker Matthew Wyman kicks the game tying field goal against the Texas Longhorns and celebrates with teammates at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Rohman-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Don’t Lose to Kansas… Again

One thing that should be on not only Tom Herman’s wishlist, but any remaining Texas player coming into 2017 is to not lose to Kansas. It sounds easy since the Jayhawks have been among the worst teams, record-wise, in the Big 12 for the past few years. However, on November 19, Texas went to Lawrence, KS and lost, 24-21, giving David Beaty’s team only their second win of the season (they finished 2-10).

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This loss may have been the worst blemish on the Longhorns season, and may have been the final nail that led to Charlie Strong’s firing. Texas had also been 13-2 against Kansas before this game.

Unless Rock Chalk Jayhawk shows significant improvement in 2017, this should be a game that Texas takes in Year 1 of the Herman era. They’re going to have a second-year starter with Shane Buechele, a defense which struggled in 2016, but will have one extra year of experience, and a recruiting class coming in that’s No. 7 in the Big 12, something that is sure to increase.

This will add even more talent to the team in Austin, and should make for an improved 2017 season. Having these pieces should lead to beating Kansas.

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