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Texas Football: 5 things Longhorns fans wish for in Christmas 2018

By Andrew Miller

AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Texas Longhorns fans hold signs before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX - NOVEMBER 17: Texas Longhorns fans hold signs before the game against the Iowa State Cyclones at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 03: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds his knee after a hit by Malcolm Roach #32 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
AUSTIN, TX – NOVEMBER 03: Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers holds his knee after a hit by Malcolm Roach #32 of the Texas Longhorns in the first half at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on November 3, 2018 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /

2. Injury-free offseason

The off-season is going to be a trying time for the Texas football program. A host of transfer announcements and a tense time on the recruiting trail can amount to any number of results that could have a huge impact on the outcome of the 2019 campaign. Last off-season was a mix of results, but mostly gave the Horns the necessary preparation levels for the regular season.

Some of the transfer announcements already brought about for the Horns are going to hurt this team if all stick by the time the off-season officially comes around. A few of the transfer announcements seem to be set in stone, like those of sophomore running back Toneil Carter and freshman defensive lineman Mike Williams.

Moreover, the most concerning bit of transfer news came from talented freshman quarterback Cameron Rising. The former four-star pro-style quarterback recruit looked to be next in line to take over for the Texas offense under center whenever Ehlinger’s time on the Forty Acres concluded.

Another factor that can make for a successful, or at least not a detrimental one, is a lack of costly injuries. Potential mounting injuries in spring camp can lead to players being poorly prepared for the upcoming regular season, or missing the season altogether. Spring and fall camps can be good preparation, as long as the players are able to remain healthy and ready to go.

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