EARLY BIRD 2003 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW

THIS WAS RELEASED NOVEMBER 28, 2002. PLEASE VISIT OUR CURRENT 2003 COLLEGE FOOTBALL PREVIEW.

TEXAS LONGHORNS
OFFENSE - 8
------RETURNING STARTERS------
DEFENSE - 8
KEY LOSSES
OFFENSE: Chris Simms-QB, Matt Trissel-FB, Robbie Doane-OT, Derrick Dockery-OG, Beau Baker-OG
DEFENSE: Cory Redding-DE, Miquel McKay-DT, Lee Jackson-SLB, Rod Babers-CB, Brian Bradford-P

* DEPTH CHARTS were only designed as a simplistic gauge for listing players that departed and players that received the most playing experience (consistent starters). NationalChamps.net recognizes the importance of missing personnel data not listed such as redshirts, transfers, injuries, incoming recruits, back ups, and alternates. Their coverage will begin with our full 2003 Preseason Preview due out this coming spring.
TEXAS 2003 DEPTH CHART
Returning Starters/
Key Players
OFFENSE
QB Chance Mock-Jr Vince Young-Fr (RS)
FB Ivan Williams-Sr ..
TB Cedric Benson-Jr Selvin Young-So
WR Roy Williams-Sr Sloan Thomas-Sr
WR B.J. Johnson-Sr ..
TE Brock Edwards-Sr ..
OT .. ..
OG Tillman Holloway-Sr ..
C Jason Glynn-Jr ..
OG .. ..
OT Jonathan Scott-So ..
K Dusty Mangum-Jr ..
DEFENSE
DE Kalen Thornton-Sr O.J. McClintock-Sr
DT Rodrique Wright-So ..
DT Marcus Tubbs-Sr ..
DE Austin Sendlein-Jr Bryan Pickryl-So
SLB .. ..
MLB Reed Boyd-Sr ..
WLB Derrick Johnson-Jr ..
CB .. ..
CB Nathan Vasher-Sr ..
SS Michael Huff-So Cedric Griffin-So
FS Dakarai Pearson-Sr ..
P Justin Smith-Jr ..
QUICK ANALYSIS

November 28, 2003 - Yes, most fans are aware of the Texas high ranking/lower finish status. Coach Mack Brown just can't seem to win the big game. With his top rated recruiting classes and 16 returning starters, their high ranking just cannot be denied. QB Chris Simms started most Longhorn conversations this past year. He'll be gone now. Watch out for a kid named Vince Young. This top rated QB out of high school won just about every accolade possible. Cedric Benson is still running with the pigskin. It seems like only yesterday we were talking about the great freshman receiving sensation of Roy Williams and B.J. Johnson. They have grown up to become leading seniors. Talent is just bursting everywhere, so the pressure will continue to mount for Texas to prove they belong.