Texas-UCLA Open Thread
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:22 PM CDT
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Is yall’s broadcast normal? My noise is alll sorts of f’d up.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 2:30 PM CDT reply actions
“when is the last time texas didn’t have a running game?”
- dumbass
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Think it’s you, Max.
Ughhh to Matt Millen. Doesn’t he have a franchise somewhere to ruin?
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Apparently there was a smoke machine problem and it sent a curve ball at the commentators. I blame mad dog.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
Chykie has a nice Mohawk. A hallmark of focusness in a player.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Is DJ getting snaps at RB today a rumor based in reality or just something made up?
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
I like that we’re starting aggressively. Nicely done, Greg. Keep it up.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
Mike Davis wasn’t aware we were pooching apparently. Uh, Mike – the idea is to run down and grab the ball.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
What the eff was Mike Davis doing? He made no effort to get in position to down that ball.
by BurntOrangeCanadian on Sep 25, 2010 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
“Leading the nation in winning the field position game.”
Way to slowly jog and watch it bounce into the endzone. Nice hustle…
by ??? on Sep 25, 2010 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Eddie Williams’ head is a furry medicine ball
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
So are the other 10 on offense The Revolution?
by Darling Nick E. on Sep 25, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Our coaches are right about the bench not exactly bringing a ton of energy. Saw it on the Keenan hit just now and the Gilbert run earlier.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
We have to get that fumble! Greg Davis needs a short field.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, that would have been a sure field goal.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Acho has stripped more balls than a Castro esthetician.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
plz tell me keenan is not a senior
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
Hope we see some imaginative play-calling from GD?
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
quick strike for Arky….7-0. just dropped a pick six too.
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
Short fields mean don’t give the other team the ball with time on the clock. TTR says so.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
AR 7, Overated Bama 0. AR just dropped a Pick 6 at the AL 30. AL looks like they did at the start in the Rose Bowl.
by Screw Bama on Sep 25, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Marquis has sub 4.3 speed especially when he runs right at the sideline.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
Glad we converted, but that’s horrendously stupid to expose Gilbert like that.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
When Matt Millen calls you out it’s game, set, match.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
That screen developed with sloth-like speed
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Mike D gets it, he got it, he knows it’s good.
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
That was a good trick play call. Chow knows how important it is to steal 7 instead of 3 here
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
Offense needs to buy every defensive player a Rolex at the end of the season.
by Will farewell tour on Sep 25, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
The D created that break with their sack. Without it, Forbath drills that through.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Defense saves the O’s bacon again!
Thanks, Coach Boom.
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Even the Capitol doesn’t want to look at this mess.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone see Trey Hopkins in the game today?
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
All UCLAs D has to do is grab a piece of Monroe’s jersey and he’s not going anywhere.
by Iceberg on Sep 25, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
Does UCLA have the depth to handle the heat today? Looks like Texas is going to the bench early
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Smith is the opposite of elusive. Will we ever run a play on 3rd down that involves trying to complete a pass after the marker?
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
LMFAO, EBS has like an invisible wall between him and the first down marker on 3rd down.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
The Greg Smith sucker play. Again. 3rd straight game. Defenses are giving this up for a reason, Davis, you buffoon.
And now we’re just shooting ourselves in the foot.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Two Offensive PIs…Absolutely stellar, guys.
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Smith is open. That’s not an accident. Sheesh.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
What an abortion of an offense.
Great punt by Gold.
Defense needs to score.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
defense is going to need to score some points today
by wtf242 on Sep 25, 2010 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Receivers are trying to block downfield, but the friggin refs are calling pass interference on ’em! WTF?
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
Elsewhere in our great conference that is so hard to leave:
UCF 7, KSU 0, late in the 3rd.
by P16 on Sep 25, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
well, that was better than a sack fumble. I’ll try to look at the positive.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
I love our defense, but it’s not going to be enough to beat OU. Right now it looks like losses to OU and NU to me because our offense is as inept as it’s been since late 1999.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
It’s no coincidence that virtually every time we use play action pass or the draw this year we get a big play opportunity.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
Woo hoo! We should be able to get 3 out of this.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
Fumbles forced and recovered must be a Nigerian custom I never knew about
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
Short field for the Short bus offense. I predict 3.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
Again, see my comment above about Acho and stripping balls.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
Like I said, defense needs to score.
We should get a field goal out of this.
Keenan Robinson is killing so far.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
I give up on this offense. They just suck. Hix is killing us this year.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
Smooth loss of two on the swing pass. Offense is going in reverse.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert is 9 for 9!
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(for 51 yards)
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Mike D. blocks like the Mike D. from the Beastie Boys.
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Can we avoid losing a field goal attempt here? Maybe sneak it to set up the kick?
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Glad we missed the play, somebody better be getting screamed at in the trucks.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Craig Way says the officiating crew is from the PAC 10!
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
shit. Looking for silver linings here…. I haven’t noticed Britt Michell yet
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Am I the only one who has concerns that GG may NOT be the shit?
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Good point, Max.
Who’s playing RT today?
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Nobody has noticed Mitchell because Ayers detonates Hix before that side gets involved.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
“Just in case you guys didn’t hear my lame Star Trek joke the first time… "
by Dunstan Pearl on Sep 25, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert got too excited to see a reciever wide open in the endzone and just slung it 5 yards over Kirk’s head.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Excitement: I can’t say on Gilbert either way at this point. It’s just too early in his career. I will say I haven’t seen any glimpses of greatness so far.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
Going to need to stay clean on special teams today.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Tucker will be reprimanded for not kicking that down to the 8 yard line.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Even when we are in an on schedule down and distance there doesn’t seem to be any schedule at all. We’re just all over the place on offense.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Well, maybe the D can get a TD.
James T. Kirkendoll. Clever.
by Canuck Horn on Sep 25, 2010 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert is a system QB playing in a non-system.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
What do Longhorn practices look like? Does the 2nd team D just dominate the 1st team O? Are the players instructed to claim that sometimes the offense moves the ball on em? And if so (and it almost certainly has to be the case), does this not shame the offensive staff and players?
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
I keep getting flashbacks to the Simms era on offense.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Interesting that Okafor is in there at DT. Thought he’d have limited snaps against UCLA.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
And nearly bailed himself out. No ceiling in sight.
by Drew Dunlevie on Sep 25, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA is blowing the handful of big play chances they’re going to get against us.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
That was a 32 year-old man hit from E. Jones
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
That was phenomenal containment by Jones, flushed by Acho with coverage downfield.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Unfuckingbelievable.
You don’t field a punt inside your 10.
We’re so poorly coached in so many areas.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Muschamp is going to go off at the rest of the team.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
so much for being clean on special teams. Now we have to get lectured by Matt Millen
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Can’t fault Curtis for trying to keep the offense off the field. Holy Norton
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Brown and Williams have both played like dipshits as punt returners. Can we just get a guy who knows fundamentals back there?
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
Par for the course this year. We step on our own dicks repeatedly until the other team takes the lead. Maybe we will wake up now.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
Face it, we are back to the classic Mack teams of the pre-Vince era. Mentally unprepared, sloppy, tons of penalties, stupid mistakes, playing below the talent level, beating themselves. Blowing 1 or 2 games each year they should have won.
The good news is that the defense (other than Gideon) is basically exempt from that.
by Choking 101 on Sep 25, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
*ultralight jinx
good to see norton healthy
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
This is dire.
I have zero confidence that our offense can score. Davis should immolate himself at half-time.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
Two weeks in a row that the opposition has more points than yards.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder if rain help or hurts at this point?
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
—Brown and Williams have both played like dipshits as punt returners. Can we just get a guy who knows fundamentals back there?
I don’t really know anyone on the team; but I appreciate the shout out.
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
I just don’t understand how with all the warning signs we’ve had with our returners that this hasn’t been corrected. Isn’t that the reason you treated the first 2 games like scrimmages?
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
That’s coaching. Pure and simple. You tell the returner exactly what you expect before he runs out on the field. Not fielding a punt inside your own 10 is Football 101.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
Look fellas, say what you want about coaches, whatever, but please don’t criticize true freshmen who are contributing. When you do, you are showing your ass.
Gilbert is probably freelancing because he read many of your comments this week and decided it didn’t matter if he stayed healthy. So keep it up.
Real men criticize 18-19 year olds for 18-19 year old mistakes. Right.
by java on Sep 25, 2010 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
And since players are all programmable robots who will do precisely what coaches tell them, why, any stupidity on the part of the punt returner can’t happen. It’s just impossible.
Players will never forget what they were told and will never improvise.
by Louis L'am Jones on Sep 25, 2010 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
We didn’t expect blitz there. That’s not their tendency.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
What kills me is that we know how this is going to unfold, and we’ll be sitting here in December thinking that with simply a modestly efficient offense, we could have been playing for the title again.
Wow. Gilbert looks lost.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
wow, with no block by marquise too
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Amazing. The guy our coaches hate is the only one with a pulse.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
This just in. Monroe to be sacrificial lamb starting RB next week.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, the O has a pulse!
C’mon guys make the 1st!
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
On the first play the sack is what the defense was giving us so we had to take it.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
That was going to be short of the sticks anyway. Defenses are goading us into throwing that shit TE pass on third downs.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
What a fucking joke. We have zero understanding of game context. None.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Ahahhahaaa, really? really? REALLY? Oh my god.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
I guess we got our 3. How many int’s and fumbles will our offense need to give up to get to 66?
by Choking 101 on Sep 25, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Give it to the slowest guy on the field on 4th.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Nice try, guys. Need the ball further downfield, though!
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome, another pass play behind the 1st down marker
by UT_64 on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
We threw a lateral pass on 4th and 3. I’m out of words. And it was to Matthews.
I’m beginning to lose faith in Gilbert too.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Whoever made the call about never throwing past the sticks earlier was dead-on x2 there
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Really? Pass behind the LOS on 4th and 3? Really?
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Oklahoma may not be a great team, but they are at least coherent on both sides of the ball. Our defense will keep it close for awhile, but we’ll tire in the second half and lose by 10+.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Davis will praise Gilbert in the film session doing what the defense told him to do.
by t1climb1 on Sep 25, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Someone tell GD it is legal to throw it past the first down marker.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
GUINNESS it’s not for Greg Davis & Mack Brown
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
let’s just throw $5 mil at Petrino and ask him to run our offense
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
t1climb1 -
That’s not being funny. That’s accurate. I’ve been pointing this shit out since the Rice game.
I guess people are starting to realize we haven’t been sandbagging.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
That was on Eddie Jones. We need to play our gaps.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the problem when G Davis actually opens up his playbook like everyone supposedly wants, he finds all the 1 yard pass plays and uses them on 3rd and 5.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
This is the defensive weakness. We aren’t built to stop smashmouth football.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
Sorry – got a little agitated. I meant $^%&^#&#^.
by fitzhume on Sep 25, 2010 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
There were several downfield routes that GG could have chosen, but instead he picks the checkdown who appears to only go on a route if there isn’t a blitz to his side.
That’s on GG
by alma on Sep 25, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Great tackle by Vaccaro. Nice set of stops there on back to back plays.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
If it were Tre Newton making the catch he really woulda delivered a blow
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
the more i see vaccaro, more i love him, but less i want to play basketball at gregory
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Glad they missed the first field goal, keeps us within one score. I don’t trust this offense to score twice.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve been watching Kai Forbath kick for UCLA for about 10 years now. I hate that POS.
by fitzhume on Sep 25, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
alma -
What are Gilbert’s natural instincts and what has he been brainwashed to do every week? Our coaches couldn’t be more clear in what they value and teach on offense.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
alma: It’s not all on Gilbert when his coach positively reinforces making that throw. We get overly risk averse on offense and start thinking that throwing the ball in the intermediate and long zones is bad. This will last until we enter the panic zone and are forced to call plays that have a plausibility for success.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
do make decisions on offense by drawing one of 10 random plays out of a fucking hat?
i would have had more fun staying at the library and studying tax law this afternoon, this game is fucking pathetic.
by jon on Sep 25, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
The Art of the Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, by Mack Brown with Greg Davis
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Our game plan resembles Rocky Balboa’s in his first meeting with Clubber Lang.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
DJ Monroe just lost his starting job from last week.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Now you have to seriously start to wonder if we’re even going to win this game.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Stupid fucking play. Stupid back. Predictable result.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
I’m sure glad we aren’t trying any risky plays past the first down marker! The safe plays are working out great.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Somebody tattoo that quote on G. Davis’ forearm. (“You can’t play not to lose”).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
Our defense will win us this game. But wow there is no way we will be the favorite against OU.
Watch the coaching staff after the game blame all these woes on lack of experience and growing pains.
by UT_64 on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Thank God for our defense.
It’s 24-0 right now if they’re playing any other defensive regime in the Mack Brown era.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
This guy’s leg is going to be tired if we keep turning it over this way.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Well I don’t know if our offense can score two touchdowns.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t know what he’s taught in practice but surely it isn’t to always pick the worst option.
by alma on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
How bad do we have to be before Mack holds people accountable? This is a joke.
by NY Horn on Sep 25, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Win the game? I don’t know how we score a touchdown at this point.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
Just tuned in. Almost wish I hadn’t. Do we have a 10-point comeback in us?
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
I truly believe Mack is a bright guy. But, if he is, how can’t he see just how bad the coaching is on offense? Does he realize it and just think that loyalty is more important?
by Mark on Sep 25, 2010 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
We disconnect G Davis’ headset but don’t tell him and let Major call the plays.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe we could throw it down the field once or twice this drive.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
I’m listening on the radio. I just had to come on here to see everything expressed that I’ve been thinking. Dear god, this is awful.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
If we do not throw the ball downfield then we will lose this game.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Someone tell Brown you have to call a play that has a chance to be an explosive play to get an explosive play (2 out of 3 passes behind the line on this drive so far).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Then perhaps Mack should be held accountable. Georgia will come calling in a few months.
by Choking 101 on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Sigh…not even attempting to get the ball down the field.
Gilbert picked. Wow. We’re losing this game.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
I’m starting to think that Gilbert might not be the future. At least not a good future.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
Let’s just starting punting on first down. We have a better chance of scoring with the defense on the field.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
“Let’s just starting punting on first down. We have a better chance of scoring with the defense on the field.”
I think I advocated that very thing in a thread a couple of days ago.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Gideon has to finish that tackle. He can’t grab and stand.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Defense is on the verge of giving out. Game over if UCLA puts this in the end zone.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
OK, do we have a 17-point comeback in us?
That great defense we’ve got? Getting worked. And tired out, I bet.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Feels like Big 12 championship game in 2001.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
I hope the fans boo the shit out of the coaches as they leave the field.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
got to pick that one up and run. Not scoring otherwise
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
Badly needed turnover, way to go defense (and defensive coaches).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
Ha ha. Crowd will boo, but that’s the correct call.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
KSU scored 31 on this team, and their RB had over 200 yards…
If we had a running game we wouldn’t need to put so much on our QB.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
E-Acho did try to pick up and run, just got tripped up by the RB. But yeah that was the only chance.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Thirty-five seconds left, hand-off up the middle. Fans boo, then the timeout (I don’t think they were going to use it until the boos).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Why even try? All we’re going to do is embarrass ourselves further.
by NY Horn on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Down ten. Thirty seconds left in first half. I do not think we can score enough to win this game.
by uthookem on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
D has been on the field all game long. No defense can play 60 minutes and win.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
LOL…run a line plunge with 30 seconds left, gains 1 yard, and then call a timeout.
Are we running out the clock or not?
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Will Muschamp kill Greg Davis at halftime?
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
So many Mack chokes to choose from.
by Choking 101 on Sep 25, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
Rather have the play than the PI call, but 15 yard is 15 yards.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
That might be the best offensive play in the repertoire.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
15 more yards. We need at least a field goal as they get the ball coming out after half.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
And that is the second best offensive play in the repertoire.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
LOL…run a line plunge with 30 seconds left, gains 1 yard, and then call a timeout.
Are we running out the clock or not?
Looking forward to Monday’s thread on how our 1st half clock mgt was actually brilliant.
by Tick Tock Cough on Sep 25, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Our receivers getting worked! This is nasty. Given that we are unlikely to score, maybe the intimidation is worth it.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Are we running out the clock or not?
Looking forward to Monday’s thread on how our 1st half clock mgt was actually brilliant.
by Mulligan on Sep 25, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Leading receiver for season, #1 Mike Davis, true freshman. How bad is he injured?
by java on Sep 25, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Well, that was fucking stupid. If you’re throwing it away, don’t run to the fucking sideline first goddamnit.
by Colby on Sep 25, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Kick it now, he looked too much like Colt on that last play letting the clock run too much before throwing it away.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
57 yds. how close is the cool front from blowing in?
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
if it wasnt for the d this would be k-state for sure
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Just try a 57 yarder, better odds than the hail mary. Damn.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Perfect end to the half. Lost Mike D, got nothing.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
drop kick! yes! i heard that is actually the reason gilbert was a 5 star
by wisconsinhornybadger on Sep 25, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Gangsta. Did you see him shit his pants when the cannon fired? This is not his first gun battle
by UT_06 on Sep 25, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Leading the nation in effort.
Mack didn’t look too happy.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
It’s not only the playcalling that kills the Davis offense. It’s the mentality. I’m convinced that the entire offensive squad takes on the personality of the coach. And that personality is, be conservative, don’t make a mistake, don’t try anything risky. But it goes against any aggressive, gamer’s instinct that these successful kids have coming out of highschool. Coached to repress their natures they begin to make the very mistakes the gameplan is supposed to avoid.
by mashtun on Sep 25, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Glad we didn’t waste that last timeout (don’t we get one point for every timeout we take to the locker room?).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
At least Bama is choking, too. AR 17, Overrated 7.
Soooooo, are you all so sure Boise isn’t better than us?
by Meanwhile on Sep 25, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
John Saunders is always gleeful when we’re getting hammered. It cracks me up.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Unless the $EC refs intervene it’s looking like we’re going to have a new #1 come Monday.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Davis and Mack are practically the same person when it comes to coaching philosophy. It’s all about “we don’t need to win, just don’t lose.”
by NY Horn on Sep 25, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Acceptance: we are not a very good team offensively and are not likely to be at any point this season.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Certainly we are not Top 10 material.
Maybe top 25 based on the defense alone, but only if we manage to win this somehow.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
I believe we’re halfway to the 66-3 turnover total at halftime (8 that game, 4 so far today). Only difference seems to be our defensive ability to hold to field goals and turn back over.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
java,
I appreciate that. And yes, our sophomore quarterback makes bad decisions and over-throws open receivers. 2 of those 4 turnovers are entirely on him. And he may have played a part in the Monroe one. And he keeps throwing to tight-ends on 3rd and 4th downs. So yes, he’s gone full retard today.
Defend away pal.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Saban “He just didn’t throw the ball where he was supposed to throw it” Haha, he’s a dick but he’s also right.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Well the offense can’t get any worse right?
Right?
by futurecloser34 on Sep 25, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
DJ Monroe has been playing well, that hand off was on the qb.. GIlbert is messy.
by Gdavisisstupis on Sep 25, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
“What starts here changes the offensive coaching staff.” At least I can hope.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine -
He is coached to make that throw. The Chiles pick call short throw to Greg Smith was a set play. So was the 3rd down BM drop. Then the 4th down failure was one of the check downs he is rewarded for in film sessions.
This is the offense. This was the offense last year.
Check our yards per completion against NU and OU. Teams now goad him into the check down throw purposefully.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
If the defense does not shut out UCLA in the second half, I don’t feel good about our chances.
Our offense just does not have three scores in them.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
This is so very hard to watch. I should have stayed at the bc tailgate.
The lack of attitude and drive is sad. Gilbert needs to step up here in the second half or the Simms comparisons will be hard to deny. Inconsistent recruiting and misses on the offensive line are now glaring as we play against comparable athletes.
by uthookem on Sep 25, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Now that I think about it, Arky has a decent chance of representing the $EC in a BCS bowl, so I’m not sure the refs will do anything blatant. Especially in Fayettenam.
If UCLA scores again on their first possession after the half, I’ll be watching that game.
Preaching to the choir, but Greg Davis needs to go. There are no more excuses.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Davis is teflon. But we will see a sacrificial lamb offered up in the form of MacWhorter.
Just like Nunez.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
So does this mean I’m not going to have to listen to all that crap about how we may only have GG for 3 seasons? I’m not saying he’s not going to improve, but I always thought the talk about him leaving after his 3rd year was a bit premature when he hadn’t started a game yet.
by UT_06 on Sep 25, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Might as well brace yourselves, Boise-Stanford for the MNC is not inconceivable.
by F the BCS on Sep 25, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
It’s hard to tell whether Gilbert gets rid of the ball so quickly (and looks his only WR down the entire time) because:
1) He’s coached to do it (He does have all kinds of time in the pocket) or;
2) He’s never got more than one WR open (Obviating the benefit of all kinds of time in the pocket) or;
3) He’s just plain skittish and the coaches aren’t working with him on it to a sufficient degree.
At this point it’s a combination and we obviously have much bigger worries on offense. Just sayin’.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio,
I think you’re right on the tight-end throws. Those were probably (awfully) designed plays.
But this is the worst game GG has played. He looks clueless, he’s abandoning the pocket too early, he’s missing open receivers, he’s staring down throws, and even his completions have been inaccurate.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
It has been said time and time again on this and other sites. One side of the team has a core strategy in every aspect of its operation. The other has employed a mission strategy that can be described as amorphic. It is no accident it got this way and there is not the raw talent or individual moxie to make up for the shortcomings. I don’t agree with booing players, any player on scholarship was sought out by the staff and in effect was asked to come to Texas, and the shortcomings of the offense must fall upon the shoulders of the staff .
by Davey O"Brien on Sep 25, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Unsettling stat: Gilbert has now played 10 quarters against BCS conference teams and has 11 turnovers over that span.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve finally accepted that G Davis must have blackmail pictures of M Brown (discuss amongst yourself the possible nature of such pictures) so he’s never going anywhere.
About 3 years ago Texas should have offered to pay his contract if some other school would agree to take him as their head coach.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
Toad -
You mean Gilbert looks like a senior Colt McCoy with 40 career starts under his belt against OU and Nebraska last year?
Hmmmm. Common thread. Or total coincidence?
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
Well, we get to start on D at least. An early turnover would translate to scoreable field position…
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
Coincidence! It’s part of a multi-year sandbag effort.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
We need a three and out or a turnover from our D on this first possession.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
See how UCLA’s kick returners plant their feet on the goal line and don’t move if the ball is over their heads? Coaching.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
“You mean Gilbert looks like a senior Colt McCoy with 40 career starts under his belt against OU and Nebraska last year?”
Does UCLA’s defense remotely resemble OU’s or NU’s? Or am I missing the analogy entirely?
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
Two kickoffs, two touchbacks this game for Tucker.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
They are going to run the Alabama 3rd quarter offense until we show a pulse.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Gideon very shy on running contact. I mentioned this in my keys to the game. He needs to show a willingness to hit RBs and not just WRs
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
They keep talking about UCLA’s passing game. Why would they pass up by two scores with us not doing anything on offense? They’ll hand it off and try to shorten the game.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
My goodness. Where does this kind of thinking come from?
First, the staff were also often sought out and asked to come to Texas. The players are hardly unique in that respect.
Second, players fuck up all the time.
If a player has repeatedly been told, all his life, “don’t catch a high punt inside your own five yard line” and incredibly does so anyway, is that really the fault of all his coaches going back ten years?
Third, if a player fucks up I am quite cheerful about listening to the crowd boo him. He earned it. I believe in accountability for everybody.
Fourth, I really cannot believe the horrible level of play this team is exhibiting and have resolved to think less about football the rest of the season. It’s just painful.
by Louis L'am Jones on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Just had an “Oh, shit.” moment: We haven’t had any sort of a bad Chykie play yet…
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
scipio – I think I get your analogy. Common thread = Greg Davis. Entering ‘Lurk’ mode again.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
They had a run-blitz and totally whiffed. Good job of Gideon to really lay the footwork on him and dance him out of bounds
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
The defense is still acting like they’re looking for the pass, why?
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
Dravanti with the Reed Boyd style play on the QB
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
Gideon just annoys me at this point. Staring down a QB after an 8 yard gain? Please.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
Defense is spent. I’m now hoping we don’t get blown out.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA partying like its 1997.
No wonder we were afraid to join the P10.
by Choking 101 on Sep 25, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
That sucked. My reaction looked about like Boom’s
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA showing how to run a college offense, with deception, execution, and FUCKING RISK TAKING. Fuck you Greg Davis, fuck you in the mouth.
by Colby on Sep 25, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
We really need to scrap everything after this game. The sad thing is that we probably will. And we’ll probably see a decent offense against OU. Too late to matter. That’s entirely on coaching.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
.D just got some shit crammed down their throat. Embarrassing to say the least.
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
Just broke out the vodka. It’s going to be a long (or very short) night.
Signing off.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
And Mack thought the questions were pointed last week.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
This is the first of three losses in a row.
Get used to that idea.
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing I have the pilot for Boardwalk Empire queued up in another tab. This game is going on mute.
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe only play 4 DB’s with 2 of them being KV and C Scott? Is stopping the pass a big concern at this point?
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
That’s about it right there.
We still have about a 25% chance of winning this game if we score a touchdown to reenergize the defense. If we don’t score on this drive then it’s done.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe the defecit will force us to switch it up a little offensively…
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Sweet. Let’s open it up by running…the inside zone for minus two.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Have to keep attacking the edge. UCLA doesn’t have lateral speed.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta tell ya…. GG could not hold Chris Simms’ jock at this point.
Chris melted down against a couple of VERY good, nay excellent, OU defenses, and against a surprisingly good Colorado team. What game against a mid-level opponent did he play that looked like this?
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
14 of 21 for 90. Hilariously fetal stat line.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
FUCK. gotta help GG out a little there, Chiles
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
Hold on to the ball, for Christ’s fucking sake.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
In other news, hornfans appears to be crashing, and Penn State is still losing to Temple.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, opening credits to Boardwalk Empire are GREAT.
Also, Mark Wahlberg is an Executive Producer? Que el fuck?
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Put 8 in the box, beg for them to try and throw it at this point.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Does anyone have a feel for this team’s floor? Right now we look to be a cinch to be 3-3 after six games, and even with a weak schedule down the stretch, another loss or two seems at least plausible.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
The Longhorn offense has scored 0 points for Texas and 6 points for UCLA. There’s no way we can win ballgames against a decent team when our fucking offense is scoring more points for the opponent than it is for our team.
Greg Davis vexes me.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:40 PM CDT reply actions
As a Red Raider, I felt bad last week. Now, I really feel bad about our team’s chances. We got skull fucked by this texas team? Holy crap. To Hell with Mike Leach, where is Spike Dykes?
by fightingterrorismsince1492 on Sep 25, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
Gonna see what kind of heart the defense has.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
regarding the stat line, is our yards per pass attempt less than UCLA’s yard per rush?
by alma on Sep 25, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
This game sort of reminds me of 2003 Arkansas.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Our D is gassed. This is reminiscent of the 2002 OU game. Just like that game, Greg’s offense will hurt our defense more than it hurts the opponent’s.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone else hope Neuheishel teaches GD a thing or two about gambling after the game?
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Is Okafor getting most of the snaps at 3 tech?
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA should run the ball on 3rd down and punt.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
Can we go back to scheduling non-conference cupcakes?
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the best undercutting of Derrick Coleman since Charles Oakley on the offensive boards.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
Seeing the Wisconsin/Austin Peay score makes me think that in the Monday press conference we’re gonna find out the future Cal, ND, USC and BYU games have all been cancelled
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
When did Gideon earn the right to trash talk to anyone like he is doing after almost every play?
by Varsity on Sep 25, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
Vaccaro detonating people.
Look how pissed and emotionless the D is coming off of the field.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
Varsity -
Because he hits receivers hard when they’re looking back at the ball. When a back squares up in the power alley – not so much.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
I love a one-yard pass. We’re coming back!
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
I see the random screen generator is in good working order.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll thinks the yellow line is a laser that will burn him.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Is this the week Muschamp finally rips Davis’s heart out of his chest and eats it in front of him?
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
I love how Kirkendoll is programmed to immediately lose two yards after catching the ball.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
You must be some kind of masochist to be able to come back to watch the same miscues and idiotic play calling on our offense week in and week out.
by Lee on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
I was convinced that would be a hold.
Might as well air it out and see what happens.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Greg should give back his salary for this week. Maybe donate it to a homeless shelter or something.
This is gonna be a long year….
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Brick -
No, but it is the week where he reassesses how much of this shit he wants to take if/when LSU or Georgia opens up.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, I thought for sure that one would be coming back. Alright, let’s build on this!
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
What?! Not an offensive pass interference penalty for blocking???
I thought that flag was either that or ……. GAG……. as I typed that they called Davis “outstanding”….
Going away now.
by WTFisYourProblem on Sep 25, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
And here I was thinking execution was important in the state of Texas…
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Barrett Matthews is awful. How does anyone not see that?
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing he made that block, was gonna spring him an extra foot.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
We’re really desperate if we’re calling QB draws for Gilbert.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
might as well run him. He needs to get his head in the game.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Ay-yi-yi we called a draw for our gangly, awkward QB. This is not smart.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Our running game is laugh out loud pathetic. I literally chuckled at that last line plunge.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
If Matt Millen and Greg Davis get on the same page, the world may implode on itself.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
The QB draw was being saved for next week for sandbagging purposes – was brought out early due to desperation.
by Arriviste on Sep 25, 2010 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
I love that our blitz constraint is a 3 yard stop route.
Every other team in America hits someone on the run on a slant.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
We need to teach kirkendoll to just lung his facemask into the defender’s hand. Not like he can do better otherwise.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Dang, was hoping maybe the PI occured before the tip.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Dang, was hoping maybe the PI occured before the tip.
It did. Bad reversal.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Pac 10 refs, just like Pac 10 refs save Oregon against OU a few years ago.
by BS on Sep 25, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, I think the refs are the clear reason we’re losing this game.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Was hoping for our patented, sarcastic field goal vs. UCLA cheer from the crowd.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
The flag covered up the fact that Goodwin was NEVER open.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
The Simms-Metcalf offense holds little promise. Other than frustration.
by Juice on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
my wife just asked me why we don’t throw it past the yellow line, it was so cute.
by jon on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
It should have been defense holding… the defender had a handful of Goodwin out of his break.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed on the slant. We throw one about once every 5 games.
by mashtun on Sep 25, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the first points our offense has scored. 13 minutes into the 3rd quarter. Against the 76th best defense in the country.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll getting a lot of looks. Many that don’t fit his skill set.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
doesn’t really matter… if we are going to come back our defense has to score.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
Not to overstate the obvious, but we needed 7 there
At least the D got a bit of rest
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
I think I’m just now starting to appreciate how great a player Colt McCoy was.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
When Roy Williams was here, the slant was a staple. Don’t know why it isn’t with Malcolm now that he’s catching decently.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Josh Smith sighting. Writing music and returning kicks. Jesus.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
To overcome the OC on this team, you need very talented players.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Ark up 20-7. Masochisticly, I watch this game.
by Canuck Horn on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Our special teams have just taken a dump this year. It’s now a net weakness.
by CS on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Crappy special teams coverage, another Mack trademark.
Elevate Will when GA calls.
by Nice effort on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Special teams and offense actively fucking the D. Started last year and it has only gotten worse.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
The ghost of Darrell Scott bites us in the ass.
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
roach – “very talented” is not enough. The requirement is “transcendence.”
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
2 runs, first down (when was the last time we did that?).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
That gimpy white QB just gashed us for 40 yds
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Well if it wasn’t over before it is now. wow.
by LonghornScott on Sep 25, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Brick:
Yes transcendence is the word I was looking for, I’m just too pissed to dig that deeply into my vocabulary.
F
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
I’m going to go pour me some Doctor Peppers, and I’m not putting the ice in just right at all.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
If I’m Greg Davis I’m thinking one thing: WildHorn
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
A loss to UCLA at home was the beginning of the end for Mackovic.
Will it be for Mack Brown, too?
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Well, the 2007 Aggy game was the impetus to getting Muschamp.
Maybe this game will finally piss off Mack enough to hire a real OC.
Ehhhh…Probably not.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Short side zone read. Great call. They had us before the ball was snapped.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
Now compare Prince’s running ability to Taylor Martinez.
by Colby on Sep 25, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
I love that any of you think Greg Davis will be fired.
Perhaps the Easter Bunny will do it for us.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
sizzler – I’m on board with asking Mack to step down after this year. Fully. We can’t lose Muschamp. There’s no Vince Young coming to save this program. I have no interest in watching a Muschamp-less Texas struggle to win 9-10 games a season again.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
If the defense has given up, too, this season is toast.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
ultralight -
That’s lazy thinking and exactly what Mack will peddle to protect Greg Davis.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio
Yeah cause we never see the zone read.
Never.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Will it be for Mack Brown, too?
Honestly, my guess is Will leaves for GA, a new DC comes in and does ok while the offense is again crap next year, and GD finally ‘retires’ at the end of 2011.
by Crystal balls on Sep 25, 2010 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
We should never – EVER – schedule UCLA again.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
well, somewhat lazy. I’m not liking the 120+ rushing yards the D has given up in the 3rd quarter.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Davis will leave at the same time Mack Brown does. Because Davis is just a meat puppet who does exactly what Mack wants done offensively.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Scip—what is the short-term solution? What can Mack feasibly do this year? Are we a lost cause?
by BillyParham on Sep 25, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
roach -
We weren’t lined up correctly. See Aaron Williams pre-snap waving wildly. There should have been a safety over there.
But thanks for attempting to condescend nonetheless.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Honestly, my guess is Will leaves for GA, a new DC comes in and does ok while the offense is again crap next year, and GD finally ‘retires’ at the end of 2011.
That is the worst thing that could happen. It’s also the most probable.
Fuck. This is so frustrating. Mack’s blind devotion to his retarded friend is possibly the only thing keeping the Texas program from achieving perfection.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Worst home loss under Mack so far has been 41-21 to KSU. I think we’re gonna surpass that deficit today.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Hey I know, lets start the freshman phenom QB and give him some reps to get us ready for next year.
Ooops to late.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
Agree with those who say we simply cannot lose Muschamp. If Mack has to be forced out to keep Boom, so be it.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Brick, if we lose more than 3 games, I could see it, but at this point, I don’t think it will happen.
I think we lose Will to UGA, and Mack keeps coaching, with GD stuffed in his fanny pack like a baby wombat,
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Holy wide open. I’ve assumed we’ve been well covered downfield based on the absence of those throws…
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
I would bet they were all in the Vince, Colt part of the Mack Brown era (biggest comebacks they mentioned).
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
From the game preview you posted, I thought that TD was from the veer, not zone read. Am I misunderstanding this difference?
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, hey. Not so fast, my friends. The offense is well on their way to another 3 points.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Again, Matthews is terrible and should never play.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
remember when we were all excited about Mathews…. yeah
by wtf242 on Sep 25, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Barrett Matthews apparently got caught stealing in Saudi Arabia. Twice.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
We just ran a designed QB draw on 3rd and 6. Trying hard to start the Case McCoy era apparently.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Someone needs to reactivate this site—the domain name appears to be for sale:
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
We need to go 4 wide and abandon any form of a pro-style offense. No running game and no TE threat.
by MBarnett on Sep 25, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
gotta be kidding me. This just went from infuriating to comical.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
4th down and 4 and throw a 2 1/2 yard route, classic GD.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
let’s throw it behind the 1st down marker on 4th down…
by wtf242 on Sep 25, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the FOURTH fucking time we’ve thrown short of the first down marker on 3rd or 4th down in this game.
There is no offense more poorly coached than Texas’s.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
How fucking dumb do you have to be to run a mother fucking yard short on 4th and 4.
by someone on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
We went for it on 4th down 3 times today and threw it short of the first every fucking time.
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
This throwing behind the sticks thing makes me think Tal Elliot is still making book for the team.
by Juice on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Throwing short on 4th down, that is the iconic play of this season.
by WTF2 on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Obvious block in the back missed on that fumble run, not that it matters now.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Watching Hix get bench pressed into the pocket and our newfound love for designed QB runs makes me wonder if Case McCoy will have to play meaningful snaps this season.
by alma on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Short. This is just funny now. Hilarious.
You have a sick sense of humor. I don’t find this funny at all. In fact, I’m going to go outside and punch a kitten in the spleen.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
Interested to see how Mack spins this on Monday
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Good catch, Major. That was indeed Veer. Lazy mistype.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
This is funny. Gonna get funnier if UCLA picks up this 15 yds.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
“Interested to see how Mack spins this on Monday”
“You lived with the Big 12 championship last year. You’ll have to live with us shitting the bed for the rest of eternity.”
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
“Well if you take away the penalties and mental mistakes, we were right there. It just goes to show you how a couple of plays can determine the outcome of a game.”
- Mack in a couple hours
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
They always expect us to run past the first down marker on 4th down so throwing it short gives us the element of surpise.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
Mack will spin this by saying Greg won’t be getting a crouton in his French Onion soup for lunch on Monday.
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
I can just hear Greg Davis. “That’s a nice route there. The defense wasn’t going to give you the 4 yards you needed to gain a first down, so took 3 and allowed the defense to win the field position battle.”
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
What the fuck is Mose Schrute doing playing for UCLA?
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
If Guinness is only for the Bold then G Davis is 55 calorie Bud Select.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
I think that after the first series UCLA decided to put a hat on Keenan Robinson and we’ve seen how things have played out
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
After an offseason in which the admin basically screamed that competition and quality are less important than money in all respects, I have to laugh at anyone that thinks Mack (and by extension Davis) feels any job heat at all
by naija on Sep 25, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Penn state ahead of temple now.
We follow the fucking pigs as the lead on sportcenter
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Mack and Greg will hug it out tonight and fire MacWhorter tomorrow. Muschamp will accept the UGA job two weeks before the Cotton Bowl, which we’ll lose.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
The Titans mascot may be for hire…
by Burp on Sep 25, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. What a fucked up situation.
This is worse than 66-3.
by sizzlechest on Sep 25, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Wanna bet $10 Mack focuses on the ONE mental error Muschamp made (i.e. that substitution penalty) and ignores his best pal’s foibles during the PC?
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
When it rains it pours. Hope it’s just cramps for Jeffcoat.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
More like Pedialyte…
by Gerbers on Sep 25, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
that’s karma for jeffcoat’s dirty twisting of the qb’s leg after the tackle
by commish on Sep 25, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
If Guinness is only for the Bold then G Davis is 55 calorie Bud Select.
More like Pedialyte…
More like stale skunk piss.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
I just threw up my Shiner Bocks — consumed to dull the pain.
Offense is an abortion; penalties are a sign of weakness.
“They really don’t look like the seventh best team in the country today.
by Disgusted in DC on Sep 25, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
Mack will say it’s a team loss.
And the dumb and uninformed internet masses will carry forth that flag.
If our defense must be perfect in order for us to win, then what expectations do we have of offense and special teams?
None is the answer.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
24 points on Tech and 6 points on UCLA = 0 points on OU and -7 vs. Nebraska
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
Wait, you’re allowed to throw past the sticks on third down??
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 25, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
well, time to resume painting my basement.
by spit and tears on Sep 25, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
That’s not fair!!! Why is UCLA allowed to run a route past the first down marker?
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
did they just say that was 22 straight runs. egad.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
looks like greg davis had a talk with both the o and the d at halftime
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA has been running clock since the middle of the 3rd.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
looks like greg davis had a talk with both the o and the d at halftime
nice.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
Big play? Like we could even dream of scoring 3 TDs in less than 8 minutes.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
Nice throw. To a receiver comfortably beyond the sticks.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
Honestly, Muschamp’s run D hasn’t impressed versus very determined teams in a while
by naija on Sep 25, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA has been running clock since the middle of the 3rd.
echeese will blame this loss on our defense’s inability to get the ball back to the offense in the 2nd half. That was his take on the 2004 OU game, a loss in which our offense scored 0 points and the defense gave up only 12.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Since Jeff Fisher hates Vince so much, can we have him back?
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
A hat tip to Neuheisel. He read the tenor of this game early on and didn’t allow the UCLA offense to lose it.
In his younger years, he might have tried something cute.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
Our run d was fine against Alabama until our offensive buggery wore them out. Same theme in this game.
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
Is Forde gonna have access to team meetings this week? That’d make for an interesting piece.
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
Our run d was fine against Alabama until our offensive buggery wore them out. Same theme in this game.
Same story in 2002 against OU, too. It’s a recurring theme. The only defense Greg Davis wears down is our own.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
A lot of good defenses are going to look bad when you spot four turnovers and provide no offensive support whatsoever. Our offense’s finest moment in this game was a drive that resulted in a FG for christ’s sake.
by NY Horn on Sep 25, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
naija -
Would you like us to build DTs out of twine and student trainers? Tell them to stop getting blood diseases?
And seeing real running games in practice would be helpful, too.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Big 12-2 = ACC
UT = Florida State
Mack = Bowden
1 MNC, then years of under performing futility and hanging on too long.
Forget the Jones, we are the Sisyphus’…
by The dye is cast on Sep 25, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
That’s why it was so important to play with a lead in this game. You want to force UCLA out of their comfort zone.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Bama is coming back too. Down 6 and 1st down at the 12 of Arky.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
What’s really infuriating is that after the game Muschamp will take full blame for whatever defensive shortcomings his unit had while Mack and Greg will just bitch about player’s making too many dumb mistakes but won’t once admit any fault of their own.
This is same ol shit and it’s gotta stop. We have completely reverted to the malaise of 2002-2003 .
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Is it too early to preemptively cancel my subscription to BEVOtv?
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
The defense shouldn’t have looked bad on the first drive of the 3rd quarter. Beyond that, Greg Davis and the ineptitude of the offense fucked them over.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
Is Forde gonna have access to team meetings this week? That’d make for an interesting piece.
“I wait outside of Mack Brown’s office for the coaches to emerge from a heart-to-heart debriefing of the UCLA game. Surprisingly, Coach Brown emerges with a big smile. He taps me on the shoulder, extends his hand and says ‘Hello, Pat.’ Coach Davis follows closely on his heels. He’s sporting a goofy grin and a cum mustache. Next, coach Muschamp walks out. He looks perturbed. Stunned. He’s scrolling through his contacts for the Georgia athletic director’s number…”
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
The bruins have a bearded OL with a shaved head. Salt in the wound.
by triplehorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Mack’s working on the post game spin right now.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Superhuman effort to get past the first down marker after another throw short.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Let me repeat…. our toughest guy on offense weighs 160 lbs.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing we worked so hard in the off season on our running game.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
This was absolutely pathetic. Heads should roll but they won’t.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
Thinking of Bill Little’s PR piece is making me puke already.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Every throw is the check down to the shortest route, even now.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing we worked so hard in the off season on our running game.
22 for 57 isn’t what you were looking for? Hmm
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Good thing we worked so hard in the off season on our running game.
I’d say you can’t polish a turn, but those damned mythbusters proved you can.
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Thinking of Bill Little’s PR piece is making me puke already.
At least Fake Ken Tremendous should be sufficiently pissed off to hold nothing back.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
I bet the fans are roasted on the East side upper deck. You know, if they are still there.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
Forget Cotton Bowl; this is an Alamo Bowl season…if we’re lucky.
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
Has anyone on the offensive (and I do mean offensive) staff looked at the game clock yet?
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
At least tickets will be dirt cheap for the Oct and Nov games after we lose to OU and Nebraska.
by Mr Excitement on Sep 25, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Announcer just said we don’t have a running back and don’t have a receiver that can punish defenses. Yeah, lack of recruiting talent is our problem, not lack of a comprehensive offensive plan.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
“Comprehensive” is way to high a goal for this staff.
I would settle for adequate.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
Mack seems really quiet on the sidelines. With some people, that means they are more pissed than if they were ranting and raving.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
gilbert doesn’t know how to put touch on his passes. he has one speed…LASER. It’s no wonder we have so many tipped and dropped passes this year.
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
tdwalsh -
Actually, it’s both.
Most of our offensive coaches went on a little vacation post MNC and those chickens are coming home to roost.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
We have gained about 4.38 YPP today. UCLA, the nation’s #78 defense coming into today’s game, was yielding 5.18 YPP.
I’m obsessed with documenting our offense’s ineptitude, but it makes me sick to my stomach.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
And to top the day, Bama just intercepted Mallett and ran it back to the Arky 12.
just great.
by LurkerintheDark on Sep 25, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Actually, those were identical stats for the Tech D. We earned 4.1. They were giving up 5.1
And I had people actually argue with me that Tech’s D was elite.
by Scipio Tex on Sep 25, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Bama takes the lead 24-20 with about 4 minutes left.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
Just run off the fucking field. Your down by 3 scores playing against the Laguna Beach squad.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
Well which RB would you say is capable of punishing teams on a regular basis? Or WR? We have smallish WRs that can go the distance, and for some reason most other teams in CF that have these type of players know what to do with them except us..
by naija on Sep 25, 2010 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
Why go for 2? I think our offensive coaches may really be mentally challenged.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
Running the numbers and not sure why we went for 2.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
our coaches are trying to make a case for an insanity plea
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
Scip – If this offense is consistently good at anything, it’s at being the worst offense every single one of its opponents will see all season.
We’re witnessing an historically bad Texas offense. Even the 1997 team could score points. This offense is just atrocious. It’s embarrassing. It’s the natural consequence of giving Greg Davis less-than-transcendental talent.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, at home we can’t even gain or score as much as Houston did at UCLA when the Cougars lost both their starter and backup QB’s.
by Another measure of inexcusable ineptitude on Sep 25, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
This may have been the worst coached game I have ever watched. Everything. I don’t even know where to begin. Nothing we did made any sense.
by I hate this team on Sep 25, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Haha, Matt Millen just offered his opinion on who the best qb in college football is. Andrew Luck’s draft stock will plummet when this gets out.
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
If Vaccaro can’t make the tackle, then no one else can
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
This is a poorly coached team. Especially the offense.
by Rick Barnes on Sep 25, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
People talk about the defense like it is the second coming of the Raven’s Championship D. (Now those guys truly stoned all comers for as long as it took). But call it what you want, the defensive stats do not match the performance the few times we’ve faced teams that can actually run. It would help if we could field some true big bodies at DT.
by naija on Sep 25, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
I just assumed Millen would take the last few minutes to evaluate the WR pool in college football. He is an authority on them after all…
by Fundamentals on Sep 25, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, at home we can’t even gain or score as much as Houston did at UCLA when the Cougars lost both their starter and backup QB’s.
This UCLA team is not good. They’re not awful, but they’re not good. And they just came into Austin and beat the ever-living fuck out of a talented Texas offense.
Unfortunately, this won’t be the end of it. Our offensive coaching staff has no fucking clue what to do. There’s no Vince saving Greg’s ass. There’s no Chris, Cedric, Roy, BJ, Sloane and Bo. There’s no Colt and that guy who was his dad’s roommate and Bill Cosby’s kid, either. This offense is talented, but it’s not single-handedly-fix-the-retarded-offense-designed-by-your-jackass-“coach” talented.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
I was trying to punish myself by making me watch ‘til the end, but I’ve got to go throw up now. Not sure I want to watch the next two weeks either, we’ll see.
by tdwalsh on Sep 25, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
this last TD is perfect opp for mack to blame this game on the defense. “see, we just can’t give up that many points on defense. gotta get that fixed!” GD will just sit off in the corner and grin.
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
O M G!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Coaches have lost this team today.
by Orange90 on Sep 25, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
I will console the crying girl they showed in the stands.
by kevwun on Sep 25, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
We once lost a high school game by 61 points to a team we should have beaten by 60. Next week we ran 61—100 yard sprints, 61 updowns 61 of everything for practice.
My head coach was a man that understood how to teach you that you really really do not want to lose.
I think he’s going to be a senator.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
Will Prince now go in the first round too?
For once Mack isn’t clapping. I’m so fucking pissed off right now.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
That team laid down. Just laid down. Defense too.
by Toadvine on Sep 25, 2010 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
Flat out quit.
Embarrassing.
Exactly like the last time the Bruins rolled into town.
I thought losing this game was a real possibility. But I had no idea we’d get bushwhacked like we have. It’s just flat-out embarrassing.
by BrickHorn on Sep 25, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
Mack made Rick Barnes look good today.
Disgraceful
dis·grace·ful/disˈgrāsfəl/
Adjective: Shockingly unacceptable.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 25, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
Mack will probably have a long talk with this team.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 5:56 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t even know if the 2007 team had a game like this, and that team was horrible. At least KSU had Jordy Nelson.
by NY Horn on Sep 25, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
Just disgraceful, horrible performance. There aren’t enough bad words.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions
well… I was about to post that OU is also losing but the cincy tard fumbled
by Max Fischer on Sep 25, 2010 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
I have little doubt that Mack Brown will now “go to work” to fix all the issues that plague this offense (except of course for the person who designs it).
It’s frustrating that it takes a loss for Mack to realize that the people/fans/media pointing out all of the flaws on his team aren’t just a bunch of whiny dicks; but are in fact simply not blinded by loyalty. Now Mack will assuredly tell us that this loss falls squarely on the coaches’ shoulders (which is just flat out fucking insulting to Muschamp), point out all of the things even casual observers have been pointing out since the spring and tell us they’re going to “work on getting those fixed”. Which makes one wonder why the fuck we can’t work on getting them fixed before they bite us in the ass.
Hey Mack, where the fuck is the accountability?
by flamingmonkeyass on Sep 25, 2010 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
I have to say, Steve Buscemi is really interesting in the lead role.
I’m excited to see where Scorcese and Co. take us this season with Boardwalk Empire. It should at least be as compelling as Season 2 of Jersey Shore.
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
just saw Gilbert’s pick again. He had 10-15 yds to work with to get the ball over the LB. Terrible.
by ultralight on Sep 25, 2010 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
Mack: “We need to do a better of job of coaching.”
by mashtun on Sep 25, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
Actually, here’s what happens, as it always does. Mack: “we need to simplify the offense. Guys are thinking too much. More stop routes, more outs, more bubble screens. Get back to what we know.”
by mashtun on Sep 25, 2010 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
We had all off season to fix what was wrong with this offense. What makes you think we can fix it in one week?
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
Was laughing early in the 1st qtr. Laughed the entire game. GD sleeps with men. The swing pass is his new WR screen.
by WWGDD on Sep 25, 2010 6:07 PM CDT reply actions
We just lost to a team that had less than 30 yards passing the football. How does Mack Brown keep from punching Greg Davis in the taint?
by flamingmonkeyass on Sep 25, 2010 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
And seriously, the coaches will blame the players for 3rd down receptions short of the marker…call a freakin play beyond the marker Davis. You ass. Shit.
by WWGDD on Sep 25, 2010 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
But, hey, did you hear that jock rock blaring from Godzilla at the end! The person in charge of that didn’t quit! And you know it pumped up the “patrons” despite the score! Kudos, Asst. Athletic Director in charge of Jock Rock!
This isn’t 2002 or 1997, it’s 1991. This team has no playmakers. And when your OC throws sideways until you’re down by multiple scores, and your bread and butter for years has been the Broken Play Offense, you can’t score without a playmaker or two. Defense gets tired, has to gamble. Special teamers press to make something happen. If every break doesn’t go your way, you lose badly.
by Juice on Sep 25, 2010 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
The reason why we can’t beat a shitty team like UCLA is that we have absolutely no fucking idea how to coordinate a running game.
If and I realize this is a big if we haven’t seen around here since we had Ricky Williams, IF we could execute a decently blocked run game with a somewhat related counter (i.e not an end around) and heaven forbid play action, maybe a boot. We could protect our inexperienced QB.
Or we could run our same shitty pass heavy offense, and take away all our QB audibles.
by roach on Sep 25, 2010 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
34-12? And at HOME?!
Something tells me we would have lost this game even if it were being played underwater and UCLA forgot to bring oxygen tanks. They would have just stolen ours.
by Garry Crowbar on Sep 25, 2010 6:15 PM CDT reply actions
I’m assuming this new Longhorn network will feature the Benny Hill show.
by mr. sunshine on Sep 25, 2010 6:29 PM CDT reply actions
I wish we had a truly imaginative offensive coordinator. If Mack needs Greg around, fine, and if Applewhite is a truly imaginative, competent, talented coordinator, promote him NOW. If Greg needs to stay, fine, promote Applewhite to co-coordinator, and let him draw up game plans and call the plays. However, Applewhite should only be the offensive coordinator at Texas if he is the best out there, and for no other reason.
I would love to have Norm Chow because imo he is the best out there. He knows how to install an offense and design a game plan that uses the strengths of his players and exploits the weakness in the defense.
He did it at USC, and imo, he left when he found out about all of the illegal inducements. Now, he is doing it at UCLA. Chris Petersen looks like he is pretty good, too, but he may only want a head coaching gig.
by java on Sep 25, 2010 8:03 PM CDT reply actions
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by Canuck Horn on Sep 25, 2010 9:55 PM CDT reply actions
Orange90, I completely understand why we went for 2 (you make it, you’re ahead after the next two tds, and if you miss you just go for 2 again), but when you said “Our coaches are trying to make a case for an insanity plea,” I lost my shit. bravo
by Bocklove on Sep 26, 2010 12:52 AM CDT reply actions
I agree, Drago man! All the way. That guy was a beast.
by Clubber Lang on Nov 18, 2010 9:32 AM CST reply actions
Tyson would win. Clubber Lang wouldn’t stand a chance. He may have the eye of the tiger and be a pretty good puncher, but Tyson had skill. Clubber would get in some good shots, but Tyson would make him miss those wide swings and then get in there with some much more compact and powerful hooks and uppercuts. Tyson would hit him with so many shots and combos that Lang just wouldn’t know what to do. I see this ending in the second round with a sick body shot.
by Clubber Lang on Nov 18, 2010 9:36 AM CST reply actions
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