Very true. Being able to run the ball opens up your playbook to a whole new level. To be able to run the ball you need a solid north-south work horse and an offensive line that can push people around.
Texas has always had a pretty solid offensive line, but apparently this year they wanted to basically change their offensive scheme to get ready for the 5-star running back recruit we have coming in next year (Malcolm Brown). I think Mack saw how our offense was starting to get one-dimensional two years ago and this year just ends up being the down year where we're basically re-working our offense to get ready to make another big push at serious title contention. I think he was hoping one of the three backs we have now would be able to emerge from the pack and really take over the role, but that has obviously not happened. Hopefully this year Garrett Gilbert can build some serious confidence as a QB, our young offensive line can get the experience they need, and the addition of Brown next year will make for an explosive offense next year.
It truly is a re-building year for Texas, but don't think our program is on the downhill slide
