It's a loaded episode of Longhorn Blitz with Rod Babers, Matt Butler and Jeff Howe discussing the COVID-19 issues that have forced the football program to pause spring practice and the head coaching opening in the basketball program as a result of Shaka Smart's departure for Marquette.

Lifetime Longhorn Royal Ivey an introductory interview in the days following Smart's exit and he's got the support of prominent alums. What could Ivey bring to the program that makes him a good fit for the job?

Jake Smith suffered a foot injury in the first spring practice of the Steve Sarkisian era, which was the only practice of the week after COVID-19 issues shut things down. The pause might've been caused by players who left the Austin area for spring break, bringing into question things like player accountability, dedication and team leadership in Sarkisian's first spring.

The quarterback battle between Hudson Card and Casey Thompson is off and running. For the sake of the future of the program, what's the best outcome that can happen as Sarkisian, A.J. Milwee and Kyle Flood go about naming the successor to Sam Ehlinger behind center?

You can get the latest Longhorn news and analysis at Horns247. The Horn, Austin's flagship station for Texas athletics, is where Rod (3-7 p.m.) and Jeff (10 a.m.-12 p.m.) can be heard on the air daily.

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