Players to watch during UT bowl practices 
Texas’ first set of 15 spring practices -- given the 80 degree temps in Austin, the slightly skewed labeling is more than apropos -- has arrived. So at least there is something to warm this winter of discontent. There are also plenty of someones poised to benefit from the 15 extra practices awarded as part of reaching a bowl.
This is the time for the young players to step up, take notice and make themselves noticed. Given that Texas played 16 true freshmen this year and 18 last year, there is not too much youth left to be discovered. But as Texas remains at eight wins and holding, there is plenty of room for improvement from that youth.
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