Several Texas football players speak at Big 12 Media Days
Bijan Robinson, Roschon Johnson, DeMarvion Overshown, and Ovie Oghoufo spoke to Big 12 media in Arlington Thursday afternoon. The four were selected to represent the team as Steve Sarkisian begins his second season at Texas.
Among the important topics that emerged, team leadership and unity appeared to be a common theme for Steve Sarkisian and his players. Sarkisian had high praise for backup running back Roschon Johnson.
Much has been made of Johnson’s emerging role as the vocal leader. That sentiment was echoed by his head coach, who called Johnson an, “alpha,” who demanded the very best from his teammates.
.@CoachSark: "Roschon Johnson is an alpha. That is just his personality, and it's not in a way that is negative. It is very positive. It's very uplifting, but it is demanding." pic.twitter.com/edNtPAtnD5
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
The players also touched on the different personalities within the program, the new schematic additions, and the roles each player will fill.
Here’s a glimpse at what each player had to say to the media.
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Roschon Johnson on Hudson Card and Quinn Ewers' personality
Roschon Johnson says neither Card nor Ewers are big "rah rah" guys, but doesn't believe it's necessary for either to be very vocal. He believes he can help in that area where both QBs are lacking.
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Young players are poised for breakout seasons
Roschon Johnson on a young player who could surprise: "I think we've got a lot of guys. Jaylan Ford, he definitely has made some strides this offseason."
Also mentions Barryn Sorrell and Kelvin Banks.
"We've got a lot of guys that can make an impact, for sure."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Young offensive line is blending into the team seamlessly
Ovie Oghoufo says the freshmen OL group has been dialed in. Singles out Cam Williams, DJ Campbell and Kelvin Banks specifically. “They came in workin’ and with size too.”
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Roschon likes his role on the team
Roschon Johnson on leading even if he isn't THE starter: "I don't view myself as a backup on the bench. That's what the media can perceive it as, but ultimately I play a lot of snaps whether it be through special teams or if we're on offense."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Multiple players praise Jaylan Ford
Overshown on LB Jaylan Ford over the summer: "He is one of the biggest guys to make improvement."
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Overshown enjoys the versatility of his new role
Demarvion Overshown has been getting looks off the edge allowing him to “move more freely and be involved in other ways.” #HookEm pic.twitter.com/1O1qsGWp7q
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Ovie Oghoufo talks about Gary Patterson's insightful role
Ovie Oghoufo on Gary Patterson: "I wasn't really familiar with him before he got here, and I'm learning the benefits, the little tricks and things he teaches us, the drills he has us doing. He comes in, drops his knowledge, and moves onto the next position group."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Players think Barryn Sorrell is in for a breakout season
DeMarvion Overshown highlights Barryn Sorrell as a player who will surprise this year.
"He definitely took it upon himself to be that top edge defender we need. I feel he's put in the work after hours."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
DeMarvion Overshown addresses team unity
Demvarvion Overshown on getting the locker room in the right mindset this summer. "It's definitely a big thing, you never want somebody bringing down the ship is something I heard growing up… One bad apple can turn a lot of things rotten."
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Bijan is impressed with players at all three levels of defense
Bijan Robinson singles out Byron Murphy, Jaylan Ford and Ryan Watts for defensive players standing out this summer.
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Tashard Choice is pushing running backs to potential
Bijan Robinson: "I'm never comfortable with Coach Choice because any time I do a little thing wrong, he's right on it."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Bijan Robinson shares his advice to Ewers about outside expectations
Bijan Robinson on Quinn Ewers: "I tell him don't worry about the media. When you start thinking that, you start believing it and it can hurt your game. I tell him to focus on the playbook, yourself as a person, and everything will take care of itself."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Bijan is glad to have his entire offensive line room on campus
Bijan Robinson on the new OL group. "Now that I am seeing the guys who will be playing in front of me, and it just makes me smile."#HookEm | @TFB_Texas
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
Bijan praises Roschon Johnson
Bijan Robinson on Roschon Johnson: "He's just very vocal. Even in the running back room when one of us is doing something wrong or needing to get back to focus, he's always prescient with what he needs to say."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Bijan could be more utilized in the passing game this season
Bijan Robinson says they'll put him into the slot at some points. What are his hands like? "Obviously, I have the best hands on the team, but there are a lot of good guys on this team that can catch the ball."
Seriously: "I've got good hands, I've got decent hands."
— Joe Cook (@josephcook89) July 14, 2022
Players are taking accountability for leadership
#Texas RB Bijan Robinson says the locker room is “very player-led” at the moment.
“It’s been a blessing seeing the day & night shift from last year.”
— CJ Vogel (@CJVogel_TFB) July 14, 2022
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