"Typically in spring practice, the defensive coaches talk up the defensive players and leave the offensive hyperbole to their offensive counterparts. Nobody steps on anyone’s toes.
Texas defensive coordinator Todd Orlando couldn’t help himself, though, as offensive coordinator Tim Beck waited for his turn behind a media scrum on Tuesday.
“I don’t want to steal Tim’s thunder, but our two running backs have been outstanding all camp. They have been,” Orlando said after Tuesday’s practice on the final week of spring drills. ... What’s important to understand is that Orlando is known for his straight-talk demeanor. He doesn’t just throw out hosannas willy-nilly. If he says he’s been impressed with Keaontay Ingram and Jordan Whittington, it’s real.
In praising quarterback Sam Ehlinger, Orlando gave a sense of how the Texas starter is understanding more nuances of the position.
“And then Sam’s really had command of this package,” Orlando said. “He can manipulate us. He can get us to do what he needs to do to get the ball to playmakers. We’re getting to that point where we’re dynamic.”......"