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David Ash is Texas' starting quarterback, but freshman Tyrone Swoopes showed in the Orange-White scrimmage that he could supplant Case McCoy as Ash's backup.

The practice-time clock is ticking away on Texas' efforts to install a new no-huddle offense. That puts pressure on many a Longhorn to learn and adapt.

For several seasons Texas has become a team rigid in its execution, a group of joyless workers marching single file into a Soviet-era factory. They shook that off in an Alamo Bowl victory over Oregon State.

With the Longhorns struggling through potentially their worst season on defense -- worst in Texas history, that is -- coach Mack Brown has taken the unprecedented step of supervising Manny Diaz and his direction of the squad.

Recruiting is key in college football. Before Texas coaches can hit the road they have to pass the NCAA's recruiting test. Carter Strickland tries his hand at the exam.

Ricky Williams was back on the University of Texas campus to take a look at his new statue Sunday.

So Texas missed out on Mario Edwards and Dorial Green-Beckham. So what. The Longhorns can feel good about their 2012 class

Mack Brown needed Manny Diaz to revamp his defense following the 2010 season, and the defensive coordinator's work has been swift and impressive.

While David Ash still had some mistakes against Kansas, it's clear that Texas' offense is his to run. Now, he needs time to develop.

Texas will rely on freshmen running backs Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron as well as center Dominic Espinosa to learn on the job and make the run game go.