We can't avoid talking Colin Simmons and Texas recruiting. Where is he going? We've got some theories. f you're listening after the announcement then either we're so happy for you or we're sorry that happened to you. Then it's on to talking about the 800 pound crimson elephant on the Longhorn schedule: Alabama. What are people getting wrong or right about The Tide? What are the key matchups? And what subtle advantages might Steve Sarkisian have over his old boss? What record does Alabama finish with and could they take Ls from both major Texas teams in the same year? Finally, if you like freak athletes trying new sports and liked hearing about the New Zealand sprinter trying college football at Hawaii a few weeks ago, have we got an athlete for you. Banzai!

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