Texas-OU Open Thread
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:01 PM CDT
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In my draft of this, “if we can keep Brian Bosworth from making movies, humanity will win.”
But I like what you did with this, too.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Both are genius.
Of course, Pitino is really the Michelangelo of banging assistant’s wives. He set the bar so high.
Baylor is prison-raping KU. Do they miss the fat man yet? They will rue the day. “Does this man look like he had all that he can eat?”
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:12 PM CDT reply actions
If we can just stop Greg Davis from getting to the stadium, we ’ll have a chance.
by Currently in Rehab on Oct 2, 2010 2:13 PM CDT reply actions
I am ready. Ready to root for my team as if we are going to win no matter what!
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 2:14 PM CDT reply actions
Naturally, I’m moving this weekend and my Comcast won’t work and we have to wait on a repairman to fix a gas leak.
Allsome.
by what it do on Oct 2, 2010 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
Always loved how the King bangs Lacewell’s wife, Larry catches them, and then Barry and Larry work together at the Cowboys. If that isn’t the epitome of a bros’ before hos’ I am not sure what is.
by Davey O'Brien on Oct 2, 2010 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
I would have titled this thread, “Texas-OU Open Wound Thread.”
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 2:21 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, the Jawhawks are getting fucking mauled by Baylor.
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
I had TimeWarner preemptively reset my cable box twice today and send those magic “signals.”
Not my first rodeo.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
I thought we were going to lose against UCLA. I think we’re going to win today. I am very optimistic. The kind of publicity this team got over the past week can cause even a putrid offense to gel. That’s what I expect.
Of course, I expect to see some WildHorn early too.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
Not a good sign when both sides are chanting, “You suck more.”
by Barefoot barbarians through the gates on Oct 2, 2010 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
YES! I’ve got the Wisconsin and VA Tech games in HD in Atlanta. Good thing I have Game Plan.
by mookiepatookis on Oct 2, 2010 2:32 PM CDT reply actions
It’s going to suck for Nkwopara when they won’t allow him on any of the rides after the game.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:33 PM CDT reply actions
We didn’t look exactly gangsta comin down the ramp.
by 2xHorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
I’m dropping tequila shots for every snap we take in the wildhorn.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
They are concerned, justifiably, with our team speed.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
ABC/ESPN with their usual great replay work on the personal foul.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Sigh, this drive is entirely comprised of penalties.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like the Big 12 front office has learned from the SEC and Big Ten, use the refs to protect the undefeated team. Only 2 slots in Bullshit Championship System.
by Sheesh on Oct 2, 2010 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, 25 yards in penalties = bad field position for the offense, even if we get a stop here.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
I wouldn’t want to be Will Muschamp right now. Everyone knows Mack Brown won’t accept this sort of crap from his defense.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Frustrating drive. They should have been punting from deep. Now they’re gaining confidence and running our D around. Stupid fucking penalties, killing us this season.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Good job with the hurry-up, really confused assignments. Damn.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Start benching people with these fucking ridiculous penalities. Maybe they’ll get the message
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
It ain’t even close to over.
But that was a horrible start for our vaunted defense.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Is this the dumbest team in the Mack Brown era?
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
It’s sure hard to be ready for that hurry-up offense. It’s not like OU’s ever run it before. Or like we see it in practice.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
Explain to me, of ye Gods of football knowledge, why Earnest was on the field for the last 6 plays of that drive. Also, how do you get caught out like that.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
We started that so well then PISSED it away. That drive was entirely on the players, can’t blame the coaches for that one.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, no worries. This team is perfectly built to play from behind.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
Two penalties and no poise against the hurry-up. Frustrating.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine, I’m wondering why we don’t have Big Nickel myself. Not that that drive was on Earnest
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
“Hey, no worries. This team is perfectly built to take it from behind.”
Fixed it.
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
Let’s see what we have up our sleeves. EMpty backfield.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:50 PM CDT reply actions
and we open up throwing short of both sticks.
allsome.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
NR,
Well, that’s pretty much what I’m getting at. Not slighting him personally, but that was a strange personnel set that we got stuck with through that hurry-up.
OU just out-schemed us on the drive.
And, for the 10th time this season, we killed ourselves with indiscipline.
I’m so frustrated. That play was exactly what we all knew it would be.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Well, that opening play surprised me.
Venables will blitz the shit out of this empty set
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
If you had swing pass for -2 to Kirkendoll in the guess the first play contest, you win!
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
I see GD’s already digging deep into his bag of tricks.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Gee, a screen on the first offensive play, who would have thought (and on the second).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Two swing passes to Kirkendoll.
I’m signing off now. I just have nothing to say.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
God damit, I am so fucking tired of the sideline to sideline bullshit. GROW SOME FUCKING BALLS.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Any decent hit will drop SMith. I love his presence in the 5-wide, btw. And by that I mean I absolutely don’t.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll sideways for -2
Kirkendoll sideways for -2
Greg Smith checkdown for not nearly enough
Have I seen this before?
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
2 plays, 2 horizontal negative passes. Then a Greg Smith check down short of the sticks.
GD is personally fucking with me at this point. There is no other explanation.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
I lied. Because then GG dumped it off to Greg Smith.
I just don’t know. I mean, I have no idea how this happens.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Nice punt. I think John Gold’s going to have a lot of opportunities to shine today.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
And we find the tight end 10 yards short of the sticks on 3rd down!
Greg Davis gives a thumbs up.
by EggNog on Oct 2, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Davis is just fucking with us at this point
by Misterloki on Oct 2, 2010 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll would’ve had to beat a couple Sooners in the open field just to make it back to the line of scrimmage on those passes. Brilliant play calling.
And then the obligatory Greg Smith checkdown on 3rd and long.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio, we gotta make sure they are defending those screens the way we think they will, so that we can get them with the pump fake screen deep pass later in the game. Gotta make sure they defend it that way on both sides, also.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
i don’t know whether to laugh or cry…it’s like GDGD was reading this blog all week and decided he was really going to show us that his O can work. it’s fucking crazy. two swing passes to kirkendoll and a 4 yd pass on 3rd and 13. is it wrong to wish a painful death on someone.
by Mr. Orange on Oct 2, 2010 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
It’s obvious our coaching staff does not understand the problem. When the players figure that out, this season is going to spiral out of control.
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
we get cornholed by troop beverly hills and this is how we respond? glad i bought extra alcohol.
by ipahorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
It seems that Greg spent the entire offseason playing golf. He sees -4 in the total yardage category after 2 plays and thinks he’s on his way to being Tiger Woods.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
ah, it’s the ol’ “give up a long ass drive and then come back with a 3 and out” approach – we’ve got em just where we want em…
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
Greg thumbs his nose at you — and clearly doesn’t read Scipio, as he should!
by Disgusted in DC on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
nimrodxi, I think the players figured that out in the 2nd half against UCLA.
by EggNog on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
OU is playing deep. We’re passing the ball short to make them run further to tackle our receivers in the backfield, and thus wear them down. It’s genius.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:55 PM CDT reply actions
Making Landry Jones’ Heisman campaign for him…..
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Since rallies are quite in vogue these days, can we please have a rally against Greg Davis? I will donate money to the cause. At least fund a billboard close to campus like the ND alum did against Weis.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
That was absolutely the worst play-calling imaginable.
And it doesn’t help that our defense put us in a 7-0 hole.
Someone with some fire in them needs to peel the helmets back off of these boys and peer deep into their fucking souls to see if they want to play football today.
Uncle Rico looks slick on those slants. And Muschamp needs to get his shit together.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Muschamp has to take it easy on the calls and let them play.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Just rewound and watched the personal foul on Keenan. Shoved a lineman from behind – not too hard – while ball still in play. Did not get his money’s worth.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
That odd front on 3rd and short is asinine. Second time we’ve done it and it’s an easy conversion.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
i don’t want to be too negative here, but if ou scores here i may just mail it in. i really cant take an entire afternoon of this shit. it’s too nice of a day and i get too pissed off.
by Mr. Orange on Oct 2, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. We might be on our way to Mack’s worst OU loss.
That’s saying a LOT.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
this is going to get nasty unless we get a turnover
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
They’re killing us with the up-tempo, not like we should have been prepared for that, they’ve only been running it for 3 or 4 years.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Everyone is quick to shit on Davis. But Muschamp is getting worked right now.
Also, OU is showing why a fullback is valuable.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
We’re getting absolutely worked right now. This looks disgustingly similar to 2000 and 2003. If OU punches this in, the game is over.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
This is going to be a replay of 2000 and 2003.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Jesus. 3rd and 6 and they convert running off tackle.
Totally unprepared for this tempo.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Might want to take a TO on defense and get it together…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Total meltdown on both sides of the ball. The word is out: Texas has no defensive tackles.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 2:59 PM CDT reply actions
Murray is playing really well, where are Randall’s teammates?
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
We cannot stop a power running game. Or a short passing game. Or a hurry-up.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
I for one welcome our three game losing streak.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 3:00 PM CDT reply actions
this is going to be an epic buttfucking. 3-3 here we come.
by 2xHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Torbush.
Not even 10 minutes into it, and this one’s over.
Wow.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Good coverage just exceptional pitch and catch…..We may be on our way to a 5 loss season….
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Turn out the liiiiights the party is oooveeeer…
by Currently in Rehab on Oct 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
Undefendable, if you aren’t looking for the ball.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
This feels so much like Bob Stoops first year at OU when they came out and just walloped us. They’ve game planned this to perfection.
by Greg Davis is a moron on Oct 2, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Would anyone like to predict the next 3 plays before we punt again?
by Currently in Rehab on Oct 2, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Defense must be tired. That is it. I forgot one thing from my first remark. Fuck will muschamp.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
If we come our running that same sideline to sideline garbage I’m done. I refuse to watch a 100+ point blowout. If Mack refuses to change things up then he deserves to be on the hotseat too.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, but still a great catch. The kind we’ve had only one of all year.\
We came out stagnant and flat on both sides of the ball. Which seems impossible after last week. And yet, there it is.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe Muschamp said “You think that was bad defense, I’ll show you bad defense.” and then prepared the defense all week the same way GD prepares the offense.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Have not given up on a game in years, but since the defense did I will not subject my kids to the language I cannot control. Nice day for the zoo.
by BCH on Oct 2, 2010 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
We will come out and try and establish the run!
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
The defense is playing with zero composure.
A little complexity and tempo and they’re mailing it in. I don’t get it.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Landry Jones is giving us a smooth butt fucking. Landry Jones.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, if he’s in then they are getting all of the breaks they need to make this very ugly.
I do ask, why the heck would they call that play when they’ve been blowing us off the ball all game?
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Just to point out, GD just called the same exact call that spring Monroe on the TD. I kind of thought we’d never see it again, but alas, GD surprised me!
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Would be nice to spot them 14 points and come back and beat them (not predicting it, just saying would be nice and demoralizing for them).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Wasn’t exactly the same, on the TD run they flowed everyone, including DJ to the left. On the one before the end of the quarter he ran between the tackles.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert can make throws Colt couldn’t. Like way down field out of bounds.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the one deep ball per quarter I wanted to see. 3rd and 10 here.
Be smart.
Get rid of the ball Garrett, but good job recovering your own fumble. Nice whiff Britt.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:24 PM CDT reply actions
Glad we had the break between quarters as the offense rewarded the defensive stop with another 3 and out.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
I love how they keep talking about how ineffective the defense has been, but nothing about the offense.
by BornOrange on Oct 2, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
D is getting back its composure.
Good deal.
Nice job by Earnest on 1st down.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
OU’s occasional brain farts on O are really the only things stopping them so far.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:27 PM CDT reply actions
Time for the O to put together a nice drive. Give the D a rest, put some points on the board.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
If we can go get points of any kind on offense here, we’re back in business.
Can’t go 3 and out.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:28 PM CDT reply actions
“OU’s occasional brain farts on O are really the only things stopping them so far.”
My thoughts exactly. We need to capitalize here. I don’t think we have to score, but we have to flip the field, minimum three first downs, and pin them inside the 20.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
How sad is it that I am hoping our offense can get a minimum of three first downs, keep control of the ball, and then punt?
Thanks, GD!
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Run Monroe sideways to the short side of the field, not gonna work.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Does any offense specialize in losing yardage more than Texas?
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Time for a new running play, Greg. They’ve got that one figured out.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. That stat was insane. 60 yards on one play. 13 on the other 9.
Make that 10 on the other 10.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
That’s not going to work everythime Greg. It’s not a base play.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Take away Monroe’s run, and the offense is averaging 1.0 YPP.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Jesus, throw it to the sticks just once, please.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly the series we didn’t need.
Motherfucker.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
And now we’re back to dink and dunk passing.
Well, that and Mitchell whiffing blocks.
Hopefully the defense has reorganized a bit.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
why do we ALWAYS throw it short on 3rd down.. ugh
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Hey, servers let me back in…..Gold shanks it….
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Goddamnit, motherfucker. Call a play that can get a first down. And now a crappy punt. Fuck it.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh.
Well, it looks like Greg Davis has already had his one savant moment for the game. It’s back to idiot mode.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
We’re putting too much pressure on our defense, who hasn’t been as sharp or good as we’ve needed them to be today…..No TO’s is good though…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
The offense flipped the field, but not quite how we wanted.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Our best hope is hanging around and wearing them out, with them getting exhausted from running so many plays.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Their shanked punt bounces and rolls for an extra 15 yards. Our shanked punt goes straight out of bounds. Just not going to be our day.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
This OU defense is giving up 400+ yards a game. Mind blowing.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
The defense started the game shitting the bed, the offense made a play, then roles were promptly reversed.
The D has two consecutive 3 and outs. Another would be huge here.
If I’m Wilson, I get back to running the ball.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
So it looks like our offense will be side to side, hoping for another random confluence of luck to allow Monroe to break another long run.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Hey. You have to like what Gilbert did there. Instead of going for the first down, he gave Gold the opportunity to shank a punt.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
Can’t wait to see how GD blames his players after this.
Let Garrett grow up, Greg. Take off the fuckin’ training wheels. Run plays that have a chance to succeed.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Same shit from Davis for years and years.
Uninspired to start the game, unprepared and out hustled.
It truly is a RECURRING NIGHTMARE.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Answer to trivia is Garrett Gilbert’s dad, they mentioned it last week on the same network.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Our tackling has really slipped this year…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder what we’re going to start our next series with…moron in the booth.
by Bobby_Batronic on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Great defense. 3 guys miss him stonecold in the backfield
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
GALE GILBERT! And he lost all five!!!!
Do I win a BC tote bag?
Great tackling there, BTW.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
Ouch. The D is playing touch football. That’s old school Mackovickian.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
That was another nice catch.
Thank God for the pass interference.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Great catch…..Penalty brings it back…..Thank God.
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
My unborn child is hearing “MOTHERFUCKER” a lot. Is that good for math and/or spatial skills?
Zebras saved us there.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Brinnnnnnng it back. And where is the safety?
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:36 PM CDT reply actions
Glad we gave up 9 yards without any pressure or coverage….Outstanding…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
And now the refs will fuck us, too?
Wow was that a terrible call.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:38 PM CDT reply actions
Ha, ha, ha…..2 guys in the pattern….Still completed.
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Unreal. Fucking holding on Murray. Call that shit, refs. Fuck.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
Welp, looks like we’re close to 21-7. Even their mistakes turn out well. Goddamnit.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 3:39 PM CDT reply actions
kind of hard for them to replay the play when OU is running plays every 5 seconds
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Somebody needs to make a huge play. [stating the obvious]
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Offensive has been bad…..defense has been worse…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
Glad ABC got me back in time to see that.
And one other thing, can someone teach OU ANOTHER FUCKING SONG?
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. I want to see a replay on that PI call. Looked like horseshit to me. Regardless, penalties are killing us. Without the three big calls on the D, this is a 7-7 game.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:41 PM CDT reply actions
Mark Richt will enjoy a quiet, peaceful scotch tonight.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
to be fair OU’s offense has been amazing. Landry hasn’t thrown a bad pass and the receivers are are making unbelievable catches.
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
So is there now a possibility of UGA not being impressed with Muschamp and looking elsewhere for a new HC?
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like our MVP last year was Lamar Houston….
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Everytime they shift twice it totally screws us up.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Very little discipline on defense. Can’t even line straight. Offense looks pathetic ex the DJ Monroe run. Mack needs to grab his balls right now before this gets out of control. No more sideways bullshit, ram is down their goddamn throat! Do something besides the -3 yard sideways runs.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
funny. I would’ve gone for a 2-point conversion to highlight how much smarter the boys in red are.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
The D is going to be too gassed to keep this game respectable.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Greg, fire up the Random Screen Generator, time to go sideways on offense (you can throw the screen 3 yards down field on 3rd and 12 if you want).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Just rewound to watch the PI call. That may be the single worst call I’ve ever seen. The defender was nowhere even close to the receiver until the ball was already through his fucking hands. The refs just bent us over and fucked us on that one. Unbelievable.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
So.
I’m betting one first down on the next drive. Then a punt.
First play – Whittaker into the middle of the line for no gain.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
if we go 3 and out on this next drive I may need to purchase a new tv
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 3:43 PM CDT reply actions
He will feel weird to be unranked awaiting another ass kicking on the road……
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
If we go 3 and out on this next drive, I may need to bury my dog.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
Goodwin doesn’t look very fast on kickoff returns.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
All three phases of our game—offense, defense, special teams—SUCK.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
a long td driver here would do wonders. go ahead. laugh.
by ipahorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
OU looks psyched, jacked, pumped and is making plays all over the place and getting every break. It’s looking like a 44-10 game.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
That was one of our best runs all season. We actually blocked a linebacker.
I thought GG was supposed to be able to throw an accurate deep ball.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Did the coaches repeatedly sneak into Fozzy’s room and scare the shit out of him during Spring Ball? He looks surprisingly fearless today.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
At this point I hope we lose every remaining game this year. With GDGD we aren’t going to get near another nat’l title game, hell probably not even another elusive conference title, unless recruiting lightning strikes a third time (defying all statistical probabilities.) Going to take incredible heat to get him out of here.
Otherwise Mack will return to form with nice seasons but always a dumb choke to deny us the conference title for the umpteenth time. Overhyped mediocrity as we descend back to where the program was before Mack arrived. This program will spend a decade wandering in the wilderness because Mack puts his friendship ahead of the program.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
Short of the sticks on 3rd and 10, of course.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Goddamnit if we didn’t throw five yards short of the chains again.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
We’re so bad on 3rd own this year….This is where miss Colt the most…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
yet another short of the line throw on 3rd down… although the pressure was bad
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Another third down completion short of the first.
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I called it. One first down.
Our offense has an average of 9.8 yards to go on 3rd down. Greg Davis should be fired. Running in to the fucking line and picking up one yard per play would do better than that.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
Hoping we lose every game because you dream Mack will fire Davis makes zero sense if you’ve followed this program for the last decade plus.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert cam on 3rd down was enlightening. No one open, no one past the sticks or on the move.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
What the hell is going on with our lack of a pass rush?
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Bringing Gideon as a blitzer is absurd. He’s not fast or physical.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Defense needs to score somehow (I don’t know how), just a stop isn’t enough now.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
That was an awful 3rd defense called by WM there. Eddie Jones in coverage in that situation?
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
They have receivers open all day. Good try there AW.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
@Toad
OU is throwing faster than Tech under Leach.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT reply actions
If I’m Stoops, I fake it. Take it down for another score before half.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:53 PM CDT reply actions
We need a punt returner so bad……Thinking we would have elite ST is looking like a poor assessment of our unit…..
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Why did we try a deep sideline pass when we needed to keep our defense (and their offense) off of the field?
You are right about Hanna, Scip.
by java on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio, I know what it was and it was stupid. It was exactly Jones’ area into which the pass went.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Garry,
Maybe. But we’re neither covering nor getting pressure. We look surprised at almost everything they are running.
This has shades of the way the defense looked against aggy last year.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Now our offense needs to go 88 yards before the half, sure that’ll happen.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
that might the first dropped interception i’ve ever seen that will still probably qualify for a highlight reel
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Gideon not offering much so far as either a centerfielder, tackler or lining ’em up.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Almost completely, Davis has always been and is still unwilling to throw down the middle of the field. Everything goes to the sidelines, where it’s tougher to make good throws and easier to shut down a receiver.
Suprised that Malcolm can’t even get a step on the OU dbs.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Glad I called for Gilbert to run the ball a lot today, he’s been spectacular on the edge.
This team is not very good (OU), and our team is very bad.
Colt (and more likely Shipley) was a red herring for my belief in Mack Brown.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Wonder if Mack changes things up in the second half. Mack is smart enough to realize this sideways garbage won’t work.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
lets see what davis is really made of (sniker). Score before the half. Get the ball in second half and score again
Sorry, i was napping and dreaming.
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
As many returners as we have from last year, it’s shocking how bad we suck.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine -
A running game kills pass rushes. We have play gaps and can’t just tee off.
And Landry is throwing most of his stuff on timing off of a three step drop.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
Mack is smart enough to realize this sideways garbage won’t work.
Ha ha ha ha! Ha ha ha ha!
Also, nice run by Fozzy.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
We just can’t get anyone open. Probably doesn’t help that we only play three receivers at a time.
This is the best we’ve looked running the ball though.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Anytime we go to 5 wide, it’s an automatic blitz from OU.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Finally slants and passes to the middle of the field. And, lo and behold, it works!
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Hix is terrible. How many false starts on him this year?
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
thank goodeness. we had gone 5 min w/o a penalty
by Tony Montana on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
Offense starts moving finally and Hix has a false start, damn.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
And there’s the drive-killing penalty from the senior.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
I do not ever remember a Texas team being penalized as much as this one is.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Smith and Kyle Hix are in cahoots. Two men out!
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
The line has to hurry up and fill its penalty quota before halftime.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Wouldn’t you bring a blitz to go man on man with Mitchell as the LT?
Smart auto-blitz planning.
Penalties rearing it’s ugly head…
On defense, we’re getting chopped a lot up front, we need to keep our feet and get our hands up with all the quick passes.
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Nothing like going from 2 and 3 to 3rd and 13. Throw it 6 yards.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
We should make wagers on how far the ball travels….
GD will surprise us
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Greg SMith is trying to get it to third and long so he can get another reception on the checkdown. stat padding, imo.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
unbelievable…greg, there’s a reason he’s fucking open
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
I’m reasonably sure I could tackle Greg SMith in the open field.
by Nickel Rover on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
That’s hilarious.
Greg Smith, unsurprisingly, is always open on 4 yard routes on 3rd and 13.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Another checkdown to Smith short of the chains.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert will be praised for that decision.
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert knows he’s getting a Kudos bar after that one.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Of course.
On 3rd and long, there is no option other than a short throw to your slow tight end.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
Oops, I was fooled. GDGD just took a bathroom break at the start of the ‘drive’.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
My 13-year-old daughter could tackle Smith.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
There is a recruiting failure. A TE that can’t make a move and perhaps pick up a first down….Lack of playmakers……No TE’s on the roster is criminal….
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
I suppose ya’ll saw Gilbert’s dad with his hands covering his face after that catch.
by java on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
A fucking incompletion is better than throwing to Greg Smith eight yards short of the fucking sticks.
This is ridiculous. Absolutely fucking ridiculous.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
My 13-month-old daughter could tackle Smith.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
they score before half and this team quits before they reach the tunnel
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
Greg Smith….he’s like a big, snuggly safety blanket on 3rd done.
I meant down, Freudian slip.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
I never thought I’d miss Dan Buckner, but I kind of do.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
Good clock management here. We need to make sure we have enough time to punt to OU again.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
i like the strategy. Call timeouts just in case our high powered offense has time to get the ball back.
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
Did Greg Davis get Jermichael Finley and Greg Smith mixed up? How we failed to use an actual athlete at TE and continue to pass to this dumpster-on-a-tricycle is beyond me.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
No pass rush at all. Then we bust the coverage. Disgraceful man.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Jesus. How important was Earl Thomas to this defense?
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. We got absolutely no pressure on 3rd and 8. And they know to throw it past the sticks.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
Not an Acho!!!! I wish they would have more kids…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
We all know that BC is just the best thing going (even better when they send out the tote bags).
I propose a resolution.
Resolved Greg Smith is no longer an eligible receiver.
Resolved Acho the younger is not injured!!
by java on Oct 2, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Our secondary is actually playing quite well.
We’re getting no pressure on Jones and we keep bailing them out on 3rd down with penalties.
6 yards per attempt is not setting the world on fire.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
The defense is getting schooled. And blowing coverages.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
If they do have another kid, I hope he is named Neil or Nathan, something with an N so the back of his jersey will say “N. Acho”. MMMMMM Nachos.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
SWEET! Running into the kicker won’t hurt us. GO FOR IT!
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
This is where we need Jordan to break a long PR……What, was he allowed to graduate???
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA hanging onto a 20-14 lead against Washington State.
Repeat—Wazzu has already scored more against UCLA than we did.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Brilliant. Our PR try and return the ball when they shouldn’t and fair catch we they should be trying to get yardage….I smell a draw play…
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
Someone,
You might have been joking, but you’re a genius.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
We spiked it on 2nd, now it’s 3rd and OU has a timeout, unbelievable.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Jeez, did you see Gilbert stare down the grass before he spiked the ball? Long wind-up too.
by unsub1 on Oct 2, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Why spike the ball? Should have burned the TE……..Fozzy with good play to get the first down…..Shovel pass anyone?
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
On a flight back from NJ and glad that I’m not watching this shit live. Stats would be hilarious if they didn’t make me want to cry.
First downs: OU -19 Texas 4
TOP: OU 19:13 Texas 10:33
by jinx on Oct 2, 2010 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Smart play from Gilbert. Strange PI call helps too.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Garrett pressured himself there. He had a perfect pocket and he bailed.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Well, at least he didn’t throw it to Greg Smith on the 20.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
i wish i was joking but I would have bet my life savings when i said it.
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
Well, not as bad at it could have been. At least we get the ball to start the second half. If we can score a TD, we have a chance. If not, it is over.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:11 PM CDT reply actions
How is it possible that Kirkendoll is the WR we expect to win a jumpball in the endzone?
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
What does that say about OU that the score is closer than last week as bad as the team is playing in all 3 phases.
by unsub1 on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I approve of making an effort in the final seconds. But I dunno, call me crazy, but how about sending more than 1 receiver to the end zone when only 6 seconds are left?
Of course obviously I can’t see the big picture GDGD can…
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
The 2 false starts on our next to last drive were killers.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Yes, the problem with our offense is that GG is not settled down
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Garrett is 10 of 15 for 58 yards. Same stat line as Colt last year.
OU has run 57 plays on offense. Good God.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
LOL Mack must be kidding himself. “A few changes here and there, less penalties”. WE DONT HAVE A GODDAMN OFFENSE. Sit that fat fuck DAVIS down and tell him he’s down and let the offense loose. If Mack can’t do that then step down and let Muschamp take over.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
Gale Gilbert’s face has “why did I let me kid go play for a barely functional retard?” written all over it.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
Mack said it’s all due to bad field position. I agree, the sidelines down near the 20 aren’t near as wide as they are around the 50.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert ate too many packets of Pop Rocks before the start of the game and was too wired. Mack is hoping the sugar rush wears off in the second half.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Unsub, I believe it was 13-3 at half last week so it isn’t closer.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Landry Jones is 19 of 28 for 158. Made some excellent throws too.
Less than 6 YPA with no pressure and no sacks from the DL.
That’s a good job by the secondary.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
You’re right, I’m drunk…but how ’bout that Greg Smith??!!! Whoooooooo!!
by unsub1 on Oct 2, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Jesse Palmer’s face and voice are going to drive me to slaughter a flock of lambs. Fuck that guy.
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
I swear, GG either cant see or is part Chinese
by hornsaplenty on Oct 2, 2010 4:17 PM CDT reply actions
If you remove the stupid penalties that the defense committed on the first drive, this entire game looks much differently.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
I haven’t read all of the comments, but to me, it seems the kids are playing better than last week. Not that they could play any worse. The play calling, though…
It seems as if this offense is begging to have more bug plays called. GD needs to come through.
D stepped up after those first few drives.
All in all, it is better than where I though we’d be at the half.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
I love Mack as our football coach but he is proving every week to not be AD material – he refuses or simply can’t make the tough personnel decisions necessary for the job.
by Varsity on Oct 2, 2010 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
How much strange do you think Tiger is finding across the pond?
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:19 PM CDT reply actions
30 minutes later he throws another interception?
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
washington state has already scored more points against UCLA on the road in the 1st half than we did the entire game….
by wtf242 on Oct 2, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio,
Their receivers have been pretty open on deep routes. Jones has made some very nice throws on slants. Our linebackers are struggling to cover their TE and RB, which is hurting us on their short passes.
The lack of pressure is fatal.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Hello all.
Halftime.
We are getting exposed on both sides of the ball.
Announcers just saying TCU may be best team in Texas.
Hard to disagree with that.
The offense has not been good today, but they have not killed the team with turnovers…yet.
The really disappointing thing is the defense. Wow.
Kudos to OU and Landry Jones for playing and executing well.
I need more bourbon.
by LurkerintheDark on Oct 2, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Is John Chiles playing today? And why don’t we throw the dice on Darius White. Maybe he can get open.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
If I was a TCU fan, I’d be pissed at the usage of the word “may”
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 4:21 PM CDT reply actions
I just don’t understand why every other team in the country can gain yards, can make positive plays on offense. It just seems so difficult for us, we are so impotent. How can this be?
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 4:23 PM CDT reply actions
Switched over to watch the ending of Navy at Air Force. AF broke their long losing streak to Navy, but the scene afterward was awesome with the field flooded with uniformed service members.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:24 PM CDT reply actions
Hell, at this point I’m willing to try bug plays, too. Something.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
Everything has been quick passing for OU. I don’t think L Jones is handing even the smallest amt of pressure very well. The 29 yder at the end of the first half was a missed opportunity of our DLine to get pressure.
On offense, yrds are too hard to come by for this offense to have this many penalties and negative yds on runs and freakin passes. Especially on first freaking down.
Gilbert seems a bit better in the pocket but not sure that will translate into anything. He going to have to hit passes btw the backers and the safeties, you know, if we actually ran plays there.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
Typing in the dark.
Good idea. I think I’ll put a bag over my head.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Possible silver lining: History (only) suggests we’ll upset Nebraska in 2 weeks. Which at unranked and 2-losses would be truly the Corntrollers’ worst nightmare.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio, regarding your three possible scenarios:
Now that the first and second scenarios are no longer possible, we need more scenarios. Stat.
by Sam Serif on Oct 2, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
I thought this was telling:
“The team that rushes for the most yards has won 11 of the last 12 in this series.”
Followed by a shot of Texas lining up with five wideouts.
by Vulcan on Oct 2, 2010 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
The problem is that there are too many problems. Also, no answers.
The two positives: Fozzy and DJ look good.
Our special teams continues to be terrible. Our defense is being systematically worked and committing penalties. Also, when we set up for run we get burned on the pass. When we set up for the pass they kill us with direct runs and quick snap runs.
On offense, well, it sure looks like no one is getting any separation at all. And our O-line is getting killed. And, again, committing stupid penalties.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
And Tiger is probably slaying the foreign strange!
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio: I have to call you out on saying the secondary has been good because of Landry’s numbers. Situationally, we’ve been mostly pathetic, regardless of what the numbers say. Overall, it was a losing performance by our defense in the first half.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
gilbert doesn’t trust his oline and is getting happy feet and bailing if he’s in the pocket for longer than 2 seconds. he’s learning some bad habits and doesn’t seem to be correcting them. staring down receivers still and causing his own pressure.
by crash_davis on Oct 2, 2010 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
“The two positives: Fozzy and DJ look good.” – which means we’ll likely stay in the 5 wide the rest of the game.
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Happy feet are a Texas QB standby because our receivers are usually covered in their initial routes. Colt did the same.
The difference is that Gilbert can’t improvise, move the chains with his feet, or bust runs to force a spy and loosen up coverages.
All of our success under GD is dependent on improvisation.
It’s 2002 all over again.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
It was important for Gilbert to sit last year so Colt could make a run for the Heisman. Hopefully by next year, he’ll be ready to play.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
80 year old OU farts doing the horns-down. These buffoons never mature.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
Malcolm Williams was running to duck from the start
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
And there’s a hold.
Fuck me.
I’m closing in on acceptance. We’re just not a very good football team.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Empty set DOES NOT WORK. Run a few draws for christ sake.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
OU has run 57 plays on offense. Good God.
I knew it was bad, but 30 more plays. That’s just outrageous.
by Bob in Houston on Oct 2, 2010 4:36 PM CDT reply actions
was barrett matthews just talking shit after catching an 8 yard pass on 2nd and 20?
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
It’s not all on coaching. some of it is on lack of talent.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
Two shit holding calls in a row after zero in fist half?
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
“We’re just not a very good football team.”
We’re not any kind of “good”
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
The holding was wrongly called on Kirk. it was another receiver holding before the catch.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert is showing good poise right now. Routes somewhat downfield are helpful too.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
Disgraceful holding call from the refs. Glad it didn’t stall the drive.
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
these refs suck. he looks like he’s chuckling everytime he calls us for something!
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
Kirk has been blocking his ass of all game. Good for him.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
I might give up Texas football for another 5 years. The coaches are that bad.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder how Donovan Forbes would run this offense.
by mookiepatookis on Oct 2, 2010 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
By the way, “Case” is a terrible name. Better options are “Crate” and “Carton.”
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
“Would have been short anyway.”
Yep. Welcome to our world.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Well, that was a throw short of the sticks, again.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
i swear to fucking hell it HAS to be taught to run short of the first down. I can’t fathom any other explanation
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Short of the sticks and a drop.
I don’t even react anymore. I expect it.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
That’s a great call. It delayed the punt by 3 plays.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
Well, call a fake punt every play. Auto first down.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
But I’ll take it.
I wish we’d play the fullback instead of the TEs.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
dustin earnest almost blocked something on that fake punt. almost.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 4:41 PM CDT reply actions
there’s no evidence to overturn this. Thankfully
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Isn’t it where he lands, even out of bounds? Or is it where the ball is the second it crosses out of bounds (even if his foot hasn’t touched out of bounds yet)?
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Now the offense needs to make this count. OOPs, wait Stoops is challenging (he knows he’s gotten several calls already this game, might as well give the refs one more chance to help him out).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Shit. I don’t think will hold up under review.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
naija, 3rd down is not our nemesis. It’s the first one that we constantly throw away.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
with the way the calls are going this game its going to be 1st down…ou
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
thank you, bad camera angles. no way they have incontrovertible evidence against where that ball was placed.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Ball position as he makes contact with out of bounds, I believe.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
You can’t tell where exactly he touched out of bounds as far as I’ve seen so if they overturn this it is not with conclusive evidence.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Vanessa Williams and Terri Hatcher cheered me briefly.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Watch Greg call a useless screen on the upcoming first, and then a fake punt on 2nd and maybe 3rd. Cause it worked before.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
“Ball position as he makes contact with out of bounds, I believe.”
That’s what I thought. Looked to me like he launched a good distance past the marker, and his feet didn’t touch out of bounds till he landed with the ball.
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Great play, but anyone else worried that he didn’t actually score on it?
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
If there was ever a time I believed in momentum, this is it.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Kirk came to play today. At least someone did.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
That post corner to Kirk is the specific route I called for in my Keys To The Game. Takes us til the 3rd quarter to run it. Dude.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
Mitchell gets whipped on every play.
We are awful in the red zone.
A field goal does nothing here.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
so much for the comeback, but at least it looks like the team hasn’t quit, which is something
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve been waiting for the QB Improvise (Upended Edition) all day!
by Garry Crowbar on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
The Clapper loves the field goal that Gilbert let him have.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
WE CUT IT TO 11!!!!!
CLAP CLAP CLAP CLAP
OK D, time for redemption.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Showing signs of progress on offense. If the defense gives us a hold here we could be back in it.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
This reminds me of last week when we settled for 20-6 instead of being able to make it 20-10. I was screaming that Kirk needed to score on the long throw instead of setting up 1st and goal, damn I hate to be right on this one.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Meanwhile, Washington St 28, at UCLA 20.
Its 4:50, and WE suck.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
No one open. Probably needed to run on 2nd down.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Well. At least it was points.
Why does it always take until the ou game for GD to figure out what the offense can do? Why? WHY WHY WHY?
(just lamenting here)
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Points are better than nothing.
Oh, Scipio, can you go drive down to Cupertino and take a dump in the lobby of Apple HQ and teach them a new song as well?
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
if gilbert doesn’t hesitate and just runs, he scores or gets us to the two at worst.
by ipahorn on Oct 2, 2010 4:50 PM CDT reply actions
Is it still ironic if they purposely show that Mack video right after we settled for a field goal?
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Um, Sasha, he still hasn’t figured it out.
We’ve just had two big plays.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
ipahorn -
Your analysis is comparable to your depth perception
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
57 snaps. Good God. Be interesting to see how the D plays.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine, let me have my hope. Futile though it might be.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
We finally make a huge play and we were offsides? Screw these refs.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
Who was offsides? I didn’t see it on the replay.
by MajorTexasFan on Oct 2, 2010 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
The announcers still haven’t realized it was offsides, morons.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:53 PM CDT reply actions
It’s not just that we commit stupid penalties. It’s that we commit stupid penalties at key times.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Never want to hear a sooner whine about a bad call again. That’s three times we’ve been screwed.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Good lord.
So we’re getting good results from pressure and then we just lay back on 3rd down.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
On second look — it looks like his hand was over the ball.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
It was definitely offsides…he lined up well past the ball and never moved back. I was screaming at the TV for 2 seconds before the snap.
by Diego on Oct 2, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
OK, I take it back. Lined up offsides, pretty clear.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
There is no fucking excuse for lining up offsides. Dumbass squared.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
It’s not our day today, folks. Just accept it.
Nice job letting them covert the 2nd and 20 on one fucking pass Chykie.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
If Davis gets fired can we pack Chykie in his suitcase. Dude is clueless out there.
by Mr. Orange on Oct 2, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
The defense’s ability to shoot itself in the foot is extraordinary.
On a per play basis, OU is getting handled. But penalties are murdering us.
They’re 8 of 13 on 3rd down.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
Also, he’s the one D lineman who got nowhere near the QB on that play, even with the head start.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
QUESTION: I made the choice to have a quickie with my wife during half time that lasted til just now to help relieve some of the negative stress this game was inducing. Does that make me less of a fan or more?
by Tony Montana on Oct 2, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Love how Mushamp had 6 in the box on the 3rd down. Don’t we want to even try to stop them?
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
So is this the stupidest team in Texas football history? Or at least the last 20 years. I can’t remember a team that shot itself in the foot more than this one. Offense, Defense, Special Teams, Coaching…it really doesn’t matter.
by Mr. Orange on Oct 2, 2010 4:58 PM CDT reply actions
Gideon is the finest pile jumper I’ve ever seen.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Many penalties have been far more damaging than their yardage would suggest.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
We finally get a penalty on them, let’s see who they give the Personal Foul to (I’d bet us).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 4:59 PM CDT reply actions
Probably offsetting, but should call the OL man.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Mr Orange -
You don’t have much of a memory, dude.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Even the announcers are like, WTH?
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
How the hell is that an offsetting Personal Foul? Screw these refs.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
less of a man.
but we’re about to win this game.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Fucking CUNT REF. How is that a fucking penalty on 16?
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
I do think this is the stupidest, least disciplined team of the Mack Brown-era.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
If the first plays of the new drive are horizontal, I’ll be severely disappointed. As stated, going downfield has been working.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
I love Aaron Williams, but we need more burst from our return man there.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
no holds on either offense yet in the game. Nice blocking on the punt return. That will pay off at some point this year.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
At least OU is giving us a chance to lose it on our own. We have a chance in this game.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
3rd and 8. The perfect opportunity for a 4 yard completion to Greg Smith.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Is he throwing to a WR or out of bounds? That is like the 3rd time now..
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
You could tell the only guy Gilbert was supposed to go to on that play action was back to the runner, he was covered and the play was dead immediately.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
I need to be able to bet on 3rd down and yardage thrown
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Flat throw to Barrett Matthews for 2 yards on 3rd and 8. That is on Gilbert there.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Why is ANYONE running a short route on third and 8? Why??
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
D allows TE checkdown late short of sticks while receivers are doubled.
Greg Davis is so dumb.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
well fuck me sideways – the defense will have to win this one itself.
but we already knew that.
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Ultra, we had two holding calls on the first drive of this half against us.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
God damn. Our offense is so. Fucking. Bad.
And what the hell was that Ole-after-Ole horseshit on the punt coverage?
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
That was borderline late. Horrendous punt coverage. Snaps starting to take a toll.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Goddamnit, our punt coverage team lets him out. Shit.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Fucking Gilbert. Another 3rd down throw short of the sticks. This offense is horrible. We have absolutely abandoned the run as well, so I’m sure GD is happy that Mack gave him the go-ahead to throw it every down.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Our recievers need portable televisions to see the yellow line on the field.
by parlin on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
OK, Kirk was open across the chains there. GG is partially responsible for these stupid short-of-the-chains throws.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Nice coverage on this drive. Holy shit. Well done.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
Muschamp uses half time to make adjustments. I wonder what GD does.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Guys -
The short of the sticks thing to the TE isn’t on Gilbert.
This is elementary stuff. I’ve been pointing it out since Rice. Raise your analytical game or be quiet.
Great job by D again. That’s the D we know.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
OK. Enough of this crap. I want a TD. I want a TD now. I did not wear my burnt orange underthings for this.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
We went sideways and backwards on first down again, now we have them right where we want them.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
how many playactions do we have on first down today?
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Kirkendoll’s whole career in a single play right there
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
I’d rather see Gilbert throw into double coverage than throw short of the sticks to a TE that has no chance of making a first down, so it is partially on GG (but yes, mostly on GD).
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
Sasha -
You have just introduced a bright spot into this thread. Nicely done.
Proud of Fozzy’s effort today.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Of course they’re sitting on the short routes. They scouted us.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Goddamn, Fozzy. Dropping a shoulder on people and shit.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
Scip’s been saying, I believe, that Gilbert is rewarded for making those throws rather than something dangerous like a throw to the scary downfield areas.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
They bring 7 and we have no hot routes for Gilbert.
Unreal.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert is too indecisive, everyone in the country knew that was going to be a blitz, had to make a quick decision and live with it.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Should have called holding there. It doesn’t matter.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Of course. Thanks, o-line.
This is such crap.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
at least no fumble. my expectations have been lowered.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
DAMMIT! They bring the house right up the middle and we have no route over the middle of the field. Fuck.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Nothing comes easy for this offense.
Getting a first down is like a crusade.
by Mr Excitement on Oct 2, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
scip, hot routes are upper division courses, post-doc stuff.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
So, here’s a real question. Do we only throw short because: (1) our receivers suck and can’t get open once they are covered; (2) our o-line sucks and can’t give GG time; (3) we have no running game, so teams take away the deep route in the hope that multiple throws will lead to turnovers; (4) Davis is an idiot; or (5) Gilbert can’t be trusted not to throw picks?
I should add: (6) all of the above.
What is it?
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
mashtun -
And as importantly, teams deliberately leave that guy uncovered as a lure and use the extra defender to double our WRs outside. There’s no place to go. And if a receiver does break open, it’s late and Gilbert is already off of his progression.
It’s not a game of “can I find one WR open at any time somewhere on the field” that our fans like to play.
It’s bang-bang. And when Gilbert is ready to throw in rhythm, those WRs are a blanketed.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
That was a hold on the last play of the 3rd quarter, the D lineman that Murray ran right by was obviously being held.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
My guess is the defense gives out here. I smell a TD, not for us.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
Better question: Why isn’t there a hoard of our fans trying to bust in the door to the coaches box and drag GD out kicking and screaming?
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
I think I would have felt better had I not watched this game and someone just told me that we lost 31-10.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
EVERY player AND coach on the offense must be reviewed during the bye week. I have never seen a TEXAS offense with so many 3 and outs. We look afraid of the defense in every aspect of our offense. Greg Davis must go, “Pussy” McWhorter must go, and then we can start reviewing which players should be starting.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:14 PM CDT reply actions
CA -
I have never seen a TEXAS offense with so many 3 and outs.
Did you miss the 2002 OU game?
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio:
1. Do you believe in the theory that quarterbacks can be permanently ruined by bad coaching, bad system, lack of supporting talent, etc.?
2. If so, how close do you think Gilbert is to being another example?
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
OU has 70 plays for 303 yards.
Just about 4.3 ypp.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
DJ Monroe has six touches on the game, including kick returns.
A guy we identified as a “playmaker” before the game, and who scored a sixty yard TD has been basically used as a decoy since.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
CS -
1. Yes.
2. Gilbert is already showing signs. He’s a less confident QB than he was at Lake Travis. He’s a system QB without a system.
Another dumb penalty kills us.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
The D really went for that ball on the sack. They know the Offense will do nothing.
Great, now we stop them and get an idiotic personal foul (how come that one wasn’t offsetting like the one that would have been for us).
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Jeffcoat. OMG. You are fucking kidding me.
Third and 20.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Well, Mack has his talking point well ready and I can’t blame him
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
How many drives has ou had extended by a D penalty?
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
And there’s no coach waiting on Jeffcoat to chew his ass out.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
Shit. Ballgame. God dammit.
Well, we weren’t going to score again, anyway.
Now Mack gets to blame this loss on both sides of the ball.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
This has to be Mack’s dumbest football team by far. Not that we were going to win without an offense, but stupidity hastened the kill.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
If I didn’t know any better, I would think that God hates us.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
Now we’re gonna make Murray look great and pad his stats for the whole 4th quarter, way to go. Same play as on the first drive, can’t make an excuse.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
Ballgame. It’s all about pride and damage control now. Can we stop the bleeding and do something to make this respectable, or do we cave?
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
This is possibly the worst team Mack has ever fielded. No discipline, complete garbage offense. We look like a bottom 20 team right now.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
So, attention diverted from Greg Davis. That’s nice.
by unsub1 on Oct 2, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
did you see Gideon throw himself into the blocker after Murray had already passed him?
Gideon in the vicinity once again!
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
Hey Brick,
The defense spotted them 14 points quickly. They deserve their share of blame.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
BrickHorn: That’s the worst part. The defense has been hit and miss today but did play well generally in the second quarter and most of the second half. However, Mack will gloss over the offensive ineptitude (he may even laud it for taking care of the football) and concentrate his ire on the defense. Incredible, but you know it’s coming.
The only think separating this loss from 2000-2004 is the apparent lack of wind in Dallas today.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
After all the ridiculous bullshit, that inexcusably stupid penalty ends up being the play of the game.
Yep, this may indeed be the dumbest team under Mack. Lots of competion there. Which just proves that VY and Colt should have buildings named after them.
Sloppiness, mentally unprepared, and stupid penalties have been a hallmark of Mack’s teams. That’s on him and his staff.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
It will be interesting to see whether we lay down or not.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
Yep, can’t wait to see this team take the field in Lincoln.
We are looking at going a good month between victories. Holy crap.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
Doesn’t matter if they say he stepped out, they, unlike our team, can score when they start 1st and goal.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
It’s a damned shame. The D has played a fairly solid game, except for 3 or 4 terribly stupid penalties.
But, man, I don’t know what games we can win with this offense. They’re just atrocious. Nebraska’s going to skullfuck us.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:23 PM CDT reply actions
We’ll be seeing that Murray TD replay for the next 40 years.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 2, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Scip, so the flaw is in the general scheme that allows the O to be shut down like that on third down? What do we do to free up the receivers? Is it not having a tight end outlet at all and sending him farther downfield? What’s the answer to keep from being shut down?
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
I think Keith Stone is going to hook up with her. Gut feeling.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
I mean, I tend to not really fault true freshmen. They make mistakes. But for the D to be playing as kick-ass as they have been, to have this many drive-extending penalties is ridiculous.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
Toad – I know. But it’s due to stupidity on penalties. And some bad calls, frankly. That PI was horrible.
by BrickHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
How do coaches look at Gideon on that play and put him back in the game. The kid is a fucking worthless retard!
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
Now that this season is down the toilet, it’s time to play the younger guys and get ready for next year. Fuck Mack’s string of ten-win seasons. I never want to see Greg Smith and Britt Mitchell again. Chiles? Outta there.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
I expect at least a couple turnovers from Gilbert now. He’s going to press and try to make plays.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
Upon all the bullshit. You can summarize the game thus:
1. 3rd down
2. Eddie Jones offsides
3. Jeffcoat personal foul.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
Keith Stone for OC.
Smooth play-calling guaranteed.
by parlin on Oct 2, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
I guess four out of the last five was enough for OU’s boosters. Every time they needed the flag, and even when the didn’t, it’s been there.
by spider on Oct 2, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
mashtun -
Not spending all of your time in 3rd and 11 is a good start.
The second thing would be to run routes that actually challenge the defense and force safeties to make quick decisions.
A bunch of guys drifting on settle stop routes at half jogs two yards shy of the sticks doesn’t really challenge a defense.
The route tree exists for a reason.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
I say we pump Keith Stone for Offensive Coordinator, at least our offense would always be smooooooth.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
I would never have guessed Demarco Murray had that many career TDs
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Damn. I haven’t felt this down about our team since the 2007 loss to A&M. We really suck. I would take 8-4 without even thinking about it.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Wonder if we’ll keep the short passing game…
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
I’d like to see a relay of the Jeffcoat PF. Just so I know for sure.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Did anyone actually see the PF on Jeffcoat? ABC seems to have trouble operating their Etch-A-Sketches.
I have a hunch that the OU defefender was laying on top of Jeffcoat and he basically stood up and the the OU guy fell off Jeffcoat and the ref saw the end result.
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
this is quickly approaching the basketball team where i don’t even care if they win.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
GG is more mobile than I give him credit for.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
naija,
You’re leaving out the personal foul on the first drive.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Does Mitchell have a general plan when he lines up before the snap? Just curious
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Now that we’re down 18, we start throwing down field. Good job Greg
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine, I remember that play, but felt we still had a chance even with that.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
God bless that effort Marquise.
We’re figuring out who wants to play, at least.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert, let’s not rifle 5 yard passes, shall we?
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
Our passing routes are the football equivalent of lowering the cow into the raptor cage at Jurassic Park.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
I’m outta here (about 10 minutes earlier this week). I need to go make some plans for next Saturday so I don’t accidentally watch the game.
by tdwalsh on Oct 2, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Nice effort, Ghost Cody, who we hath abandoned.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
team hasn’t quit at least – coaches can build on that, not that they have a blueprint
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
No way they actually make Mitchell watch his own tape
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Oh shit. GG just broke the line of scrimmage. GD will be very mad!
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Cody wants to play. Way to suck it up and keep fighting.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Johnson makes his debut in the fourth quarter.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:32 PM CDT reply actions
Redeem yourself Jeffcoat. A sack, strip, fumble recovery would be nice now
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
We should have gone for 2, but sadly they don’t have the confidence to do so.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
OU going to a prevent look there was not smart by Venables. They should have stuck to their knitting.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
Well. At least they aren’t quitting.
Now I want a pick 6. If we get a pick 6 I’m willing to post a picture of me in my burnt oran
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
Dumb okie just tackled Cody into the end zone.
Thanks, inbred.
by spider on Oct 2, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
Wow a healthy CJ actually gives us something to work with
by BCH on Oct 2, 2010 5:34 PM CDT reply actions
i like tdwalsh’s chances to not watch the game next week.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
Sasha, you’ll need to e-mail it to me for thorough editorial review.
But I approve of this plan.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:35 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio got so excited he prematurely submitted.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
want to see if Jeffcoat plays here. Shot at redemption.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
If I were Gale Gilbert I would force my son to transfer to anywhere, sit a year and then use the final two years to become a top 10 NFL QB. The kid can play, gdgd won’t give him the chance to prove it. Same with Malcolm Williams, kid is an athletic freak who works hard and gives great effort. We rarely put him in situations to excel. MW will be a very good NFL receiver after 2 years learning in the league.
by hobbeshorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
F these announcers. Quit talking about Jeffcoat’s personal foul if you can’t show us the guilty transaction.
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 5:36 PM CDT reply actions
Third and long—time for a penalty, D!
We haven’t roughed the passer lately.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
further bad news, Nebraska 3-1 in Lincoln over the Horns in v-ball
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Jeffcoat needs to sit on the bench alone. And he needs to run sprints at 6 am tomorrow morning.
Malcolm Williams can’t catch dude.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
approaching 80 snaps on D. not surprised by the cramping.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:38 PM CDT reply actions
Aaron and Keenan down? Man, what an awful day. I’m proud of the effort today, if not the intelligence. I’m proud of Muschamp’s adjustments to at least give us a chance. The problem continues to be coaching ineptitude on offense, magnified by a relative lack of talent and experience.
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
Right now, Denard Robinson 235 passing and 187 rushing.
Explosive mobile QBs in college are tough to deal with.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
Well, there’s our penalty, though it didn’t matter.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:41 PM CDT reply actions
That would’ve been a horrible PI call too.
The refs know exactly who is in the running for the BCS.
We haven’t done ourselves any favors, but we haven’t gotten a single call either.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:41 PM CDT reply actions
If you allow the receiver to push off in single coverage, getting open isn’t much of a challenge
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe a no-call, but still Cu Brown was useless on that play.
by mashtun on Oct 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
plenty of bad hands in the NFL, know your talent and what it can create, 2 yd stop routes don’t give MW much chance to show off
by hobbeshorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
I wonder if A. Williams would be a better asset to the team at Safety
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
yeah, thats’ a no call. I hate what is and isn’t being called in this game.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:42 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, I felt that way at the start, but then they called back the OU touchdown.
The truth is that Big 12 refs are just flat out lousy.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
Wonder if we can find a way to keep them on the field here
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
look.
This game ain’t exactly over thanks to OU’s idiocy. Come on horns. Do this.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
Man that fucking dumb. Just fucking punt. Gilbert can’t take a sack there. Damn.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
Picked up the blitz. He had all day to throw…
by mookiepatookis on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
Sasha -
Technically, I think a stopped field goal fake is a pick 6.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
What an absurdly long time to wait to throw the ball.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
And held waaaaaay too long. Gotta get rid of that.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
Six minutes and needing two touchdowns…where the heck is Vince? Come on, Gilbert…you can’t do that!
by CS on Oct 2, 2010 5:45 PM CDT reply actions
“sideways and backwards” – new definition for our offense
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
“Sideways and backwards for a loss of a yard”. Yep, ABC announcers got it down.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
“again, sideways and backwards.” That kind of says it all.
Stoops gives us an entry back into the game. So we run retard routes and Gilbert takes a bad snap, then we run a stupid fucking screen, then we throw the ball two yards to the TE.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
Standing still, three yards in front of the line of scrimmage.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
What a SHITTY series of playcalls.
We should go for it if we actually want to win.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:46 PM CDT reply actions
This OL is just too terrible to allow any down-the-field plays.
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
LSU’s clock management at the end of the Tennessee game was just far stupider than the Ole Miss game last year. Astounding. Makes Texas look like geniuses. Somehow they let the last 35 seconds run off the clock at the goalline.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 5:47 PM CDT reply actions
Wasted opportunity. 1st and 10 is a nice down to check down on Garrett.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Dumbass.
Scip, even if a stopped fake FG equals a pick 6, that offensive showing completely offset it.
Can our D just play both sides of the ball?
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
And now Miles is in play as the LSU fans remember Ole Miss. Fantastic day.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
Brad Nessler, “Sideways and backwards” – sums up GD’s offense.
by Greg Davis is a moron on Oct 2, 2010 5:48 PM CDT reply actions
oh man Tennessee just gave it right back. Gutting defeat. Les Miles saved from his own imcompetence yet again.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
The ABC announcers really nailed it there, I will have to write that down. “Sideways and backwards”. That will be the nickname for the Greg Davis years.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:49 PM CDT reply actions
With an inept offense (multiple ineptitudes), and a dumb and selfish defense, we could lose 4 more games
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
Well, we are on our way to 3-3. I hope everyone realizes that. Then it’s ISU and Baylor at home for 5-3. Then up to KSU for what is likely a loss. 5-4. Then we have OSU and FAU in Austin, possible split for 6-5. Then it’s a game against A&M at home.
We are staring 7-5 or 6-6 square in the face, folks. Our offense is putrid, our special teams lack playmakers, and our defense is too stupid to help out the other two.
Hook ’em!
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
if you would have told me going into this game that we would score 17 points i would have told you we win the game.
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 5:50 PM CDT reply actions
OU’s schedule says “run the table till the Big XII title game.”
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
We’re definitely a 3-5 loss football team. It will depend on whether the kids quit on the coaches.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t know that I’d say 6-6. Our offense has shown signs of capability.
But yeah. We have to hope the offense as a whole doesn’t go sideways and backwards.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
It’s going to be really hard to root for OU against the corn at the end of the year
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
What penalty will we commit on third down now? We’ve sample all sorts of them.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
AND we could legitimately drop three of our last 4
/ray of sunshine
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve watched a lot of football in 30+ years and I’ve never seen a team hurt themselves as much as UT has over the last two games.
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
With the sideways and backwards offense we will definitely be 6-6 at best. Even Washington State can outscore us. Mack needs to either grab his balls or retire, TEXAS derserves much better than this.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
Well, at least we are still sorta fighting. Nice partial block.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
I like how the announcers say that ou exposed a lack of playmakers. EVERYONE CAME INTO THIS GAME KNOWING WE HAD NO PLAYMAKERS. Idiots.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
They play-calling on that last drive, like the play-calling on the first drive, is just unbelievably bad. We aren’t even trying to win.
then that happens.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
I hate this team, they finally remember how to use Malcolm?
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
Coach Clappy needs to get pissed and make some serious changes or retire. The production this team has compared to its potential is a fucking embarrassment.
by AZHorn on Oct 2, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
If Sideways and Backwards Davis can get his head out of his ass we can still upset Nebraska. Which would leave them forever bitter to the nth degree.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
Why was the clock running after a catch out of bounds?
by Diego on Oct 2, 2010 5:54 PM CDT reply actions
If Gilbert was more accurate that woulda been a TD
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
haha, I love how Matthews has to waste 5 minutes securing the ball before he makes his move
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
Scipio,
I’m sorry, but the continued checkdown throws to Matthews are partially on Gilbert.
This is pathetic.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
And we still throw it to the checkdown. He has to get coached to not throw it to the checkdown to a player than cannot make anything happen.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:56 PM CDT reply actions
No imagination in the red zone. I hate the sprintout there. Really wish we could have run Cody.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
The rolling pocket in the red zone is 0-5. Have Gilbert take the snap, identify OU’s midget, throw it up.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
Toadvine -
You don’t get it. I’m tired of explaining it. Just drop it.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
So that is now two drives that have stalled inside the 10 yard line with 1st goal. Absolutely horrible.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
At least the score looks somewhat respectable.
Just think. Had the D not extended a few drives with dump penalties, what would this game look like?
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 5:57 PM CDT reply actions
Got to try and let a receiver make a 1 on 1 play in the end zone.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
Why didn’t we just run it with Cody? didn’t that work last time? Just do it again.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
So here’s an idea. If someone is going to be open on the 3rd down plays, why don’t we use a receiver in the flex spot instead of slow TEs?
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
the problem with keeping this close is the coaches will believe the problem is just executing better
by nimrodxi on Oct 2, 2010 5:58 PM CDT reply actions
One FG every 33 seconds and we win the game.
by mookiepatookis on Oct 2, 2010 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
Damn that was effing close. man save for a yard or 2 that was perfect.
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 5:59 PM CDT reply actions
At least the end of the LSU game made me smile. I hope you all saw the last 20 seconds of that game. Pure hilarity
by What it do on Oct 2, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions
As poorly as we have played, it’s amazing that if we cut the penalties in half, we might have won.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions
Because we have the receiver running the same fucking route. And it’s going to be short too.
See last 3rd and 22.
The defense is forcing that read.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 6:00 PM CDT reply actions
…as if we have a chance of making a two point conversion anyhow.
Just our luck today…barely bounces into the endzone.
Scipio, I get it, it is the only route open. It is definitely on GD to change the offensive playcall, and I get that GG is coached to throw to the checkdown, it is just damn frustrating to watch, and at least once I’d like to see him force something – would at least make me feel good.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:01 PM CDT reply actions
Right, sure, but theoretically a receiver MIGHT make someone miss in space.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
And then it goes out of bounds…God our luck today has been just as horrible as it could possibly be…
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:02 PM CDT reply actions
And you’d get a pick 6. Would that make you feel good because it’s different?
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
This has got to be the dumbest last few minutes I have ever seen.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
ballgame. fuck me. Aaron Williams has NEVER shown anything as a returner. What is he doing back there anyways?
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
So why does Aaron Williams, a DB, field punts?
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 6:03 PM CDT reply actions
Like I said, never seen a team hurt themselves as much at this team.
SNAKE BIT.
by texoz on Oct 2, 2010 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
Strike up the Benny Hill theme. Fuck this game.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
Curtis Brown last week, and now AJ.
Special teams, desperately lacking playmakers.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
OU has been unbelievably lucky today. Amazing. Every single break it seems.
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 6:04 PM CDT reply actions
What did Aaron Ross and Nathan Vasher play, spit?
Tight end?
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 6:05 PM CDT reply actions
I’m gonna drive up to norman and punch those bitches in the face who are doing the horns down.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 6:05 PM CDT reply actions
Suppose we recover. Or even A-will fields the punt. We really scoring a TD and a 2-pt?
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:05 PM CDT reply actions
Beautiful pass by GG and catch by Malcolm.
For those who say Gilbert can’t play, you are ‘idoits’, in the Sooner sense of the word. The kid can play, and he has made some good decisions today. He played hard and did his part.
I feel awful for Aaron Williams. He shouldn’t be returning punts. Eddie Jones should just fall on the football.
by java on Oct 2, 2010 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
Welp, thank god we don’t play next week. Don’t think I could take it.
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 6:06 PM CDT reply actions
OU created some of their own luck with an aggressive game plan.
And we didn’t let Gilbert throw the ball in a way that he’s comfortable with with real options downfield until the 2nd half of Texas-OU.
That’s why I wrote since Rice to let Gilbert play real offense and not do this coddling bullshit.
Oh well, fitting end to the game.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 6:07 PM CDT reply actions
well at least I get a week off before I watch this team implode against Nebraska
by someone on Oct 2, 2010 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert may be a good player someday, but between shit play calling and his own poor/slow decisions he’s barely average.
by AZHorn on Oct 2, 2010 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
Gilbert played real offense in the second half of the MNC game and was far better than in the first half when they coddled him. Just let him do what he did in high school. It’s what he’s good at.
by Doh on Oct 2, 2010 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
At least I’m off the hook with the photos.
The good thing about this game is that the offense at least showed flashes of what they can be.
The bad news is that Mack will give GD the credit for it.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 6:09 PM CDT reply actions
Nim brought up a good point—is it better if we lose by 30 to incite systemic change? Now Mack can just chalk it up to penalties/mistakes.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
We didn’t deserve to win it. Didn’t play well enough offensively. Can’t score in the red zone. I don’t blame E Jones for going for the scoop and score. We weren’t getting without our O. Fitting end to the game. Neither of these teams are very good and we didn’t get that bit of luck that you need with our offense.
The defense effort in the first quarter was disappointing.
Don’t blame yourself AJ. We weren’t scoring and getting the deuce.
by PrimeTime on Oct 2, 2010 6:10 PM CDT reply actions
Just an ugly football game. Let’s hope Gilbert learns something, and that the young pups are learning, and getting a chance to play.
Let’s hope we lose less than five games, which is going to be very hard to do.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:11 PM CDT reply actions
“I’m proud of the way the kids never quit today. We just need to execute better.”
Mack will say that and really believe it.
by HelmetBoy on Oct 2, 2010 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
That’s what I was saying earlier. Muschamp and the other coaches stunk it up just bad enough to make Davis just one of the guys, then the score got relatively close. Lame.
by unsub1 on Oct 2, 2010 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
I think that was Newton who went for the scoop and score. #11.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
The optimist in me—there is one—says we go 8-4. We won’t beat Nebraska and probably not KSU. However, if we unleash the offense and cut down on the defensive penalties, we can take everyone else. Five out of the last six at home.
Diminished expectations holla!
by spit and tears on Oct 2, 2010 6:13 PM CDT reply actions
BillyParham –
Perhaps a 5-loss season might stand a better chance of pushing through systematic change
by Dale on Oct 2, 2010 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
I think I saw Jones get a piece of the ball and contribute to it going out of bounds on the scoop and score.
From one angle, it looked like our player bobbled it out of bounds, but I don’t think that was the case.
by parlin on Oct 2, 2010 6:15 PM CDT reply actions
Norton was going for it, but Jones knocked it back right before he got there.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
Dale-I think you are right. Mack won’t be able to point to his streak of ten-win seasons.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:18 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve never posted before, but I think this is ridiculous. We wait until the last 10 minutes of the game to open our offense. That is what everyone has been talking about by letting Gilbert and the receivers loose. Then, we fuck up a punt, I don’t even know what to say about that game.
by CW on Oct 2, 2010 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Georgia just gave up their fourth consecutive TD on the game’s opening drive. Colorado winning 7-0.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
If you tell me before the game we score 20 with one turnover, I probably think we win.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
We may win one of NU, Okstate, KSU, and aggie. This offense can’t score enough to win most of those. We have really regressed this year, I hope Mack realizes that.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 6:21 PM CDT reply actions
360 yards on 91 plays – less than 4 ypp. And some will complain about the D.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Denard Robinson 277 yards passing 3 TDs, 218 rush yards 2 TDs.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Yep, Mack is going to blame the defense on this one, no doubt.
He is, however, not entirely wrong. The offense was horrific, but only had one meaningless turnover, and sprinkled in a few big plays, which is exactly what the Muschamp-driven offense is seeking.
Expect more of this, not less, going forward. This is not making the football good.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:22 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, and what is the OU offensive total if you add our defensive penalties? And how many first downs did OU get on penalties? I’m sure Mack will have the details.
by uthookem on Oct 2, 2010 6:24 PM CDT reply actions
It would have been a helluva lot less than 360 yards if we hadn’t gift wrapped them multiple first downs with bad bad bad stupid bad fucking penalties.
by Bobby_Batronic on Oct 2, 2010 6:26 PM CDT reply actions
If we all work together we can probably break the mythical “1000” barrier. Let’s do this.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 6:27 PM CDT reply actions
And some will complain about the D.
I’m a card-carrying homer for Muschamp and the D. But defensive mistakes at critical times killed us, today. That’s just the truth. Offense sucked ass, as usual. But we could have won that game if we’d played smart. We did not.
by Blueshorn on Oct 2, 2010 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, and Billy, I’ll complain about the defense. Those first two touchdowns DID cost us the game as much as anything else did. And those 4 yards per play demonstrate the length of OU’s drives and its time of possession.
The defense played better than the offense, but it sure didn’t play well.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 6:28 PM CDT reply actions
Muschamp said on radio that we had 6 penalties that kept our D on the field.
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 6:31 PM CDT reply actions
I should amend—I think complaining about the D is justified given the first quarter, and their dumb penalties which turned 3.9 ypp by OU into a W. But I don’t see systemic problems with the D like the O.
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:34 PM CDT reply actions
All we have to do is execute better! We’re only one block away!
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 6:37 PM CDT reply actions
Muschamp will be the fall guy for this game, for sure. The MB presser last week was quite revealing in how much time MB spent ranting about the weak 2nd half defense, as if it mattered at that point (which it didnt). It appears to me that MB is getting mighty defensive, and having a “coach in waiting” is sure to make the dynamic pretty toxic.
That being said, the D should take its share of the blame for this game. Especially the safeties (I didnt watch every play, but they didnt look very involved when I did watch).
There was no O. There were 2 legitimate big plays. The rest was the sideways/backwards stuff. It has always really surprised me about GD over the years how much negative yardage he is willing to take, even on successive plays. As if he doesnt see any difference between 3rd and 6 and 3rd and 14.
Whatever. The season will be worth watching just to see if GG develops, if we find any receivers with a presence, watching Jeffcoat and KR. Even if we now drop out of the top 25 on Monday. Think about that.
by NYHorn on Oct 2, 2010 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
I think there is a systemic problem in the penalties the D commits which extend drives – that is something that’s been happening all season long. That is a dark spot on a generally very good defense.
But the offense is a wasteland. A total barren wasteland. So we can’t win these kind of games with just a very good defense with a a few black marks.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
Our wretched, abysmal, moribund, criminally-mean Offense actually exceeded expectations.
Our much-praised, overrated D (LBs and DEs excepted) did not.
To be clear, I’m not praising our offense. They sucked at loud. As we knew they would. But they did actually play better than I thought they would.
Our D lost this game with those penalties.
We had two 1st and goals we made into FGs. They had two failed 3rd down conversions we made into TDs.
Mack has some serious, serious work to do if he’s going to avoid his first 3-game losing streak here.
That having been said, I’d trade the loss today for a win in Bugaha in a heartbeat.
by Homesick Alien on Oct 2, 2010 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
NY—Is Mack giving the same tired spiel in his postgame?
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 6:40 PM CDT reply actions
everyone’s saying it but it can’t be said enough. THIS IS THE WORST COACHED TEAM IN AMERICA. i’m not talking just about development of players, but also game decisions. i see us dropping 2 more games before the end of the year.
by crash_davis on Oct 2, 2010 6:41 PM CDT reply actions
Would someone like to kick me in the balls again?
This game got me kinda used to it.
by LurkerintheDark on Oct 2, 2010 6:42 PM CDT reply actions
Only the blind or the cultish of certain personalities can’t see that every bloody part of this team had a part to play today. Offense, defense, special teams and coaching.
by naija on Oct 2, 2010 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
Aside from the drive extending penalties from the defense, OU was just better in the red zone.
Our D couldn’t force a field goal attempt and our O is piss poor in the red zone. Got nobody open schmatically. I’d settle for a 50/50 fade attempt at this po
by ultralight on Oct 2, 2010 6:45 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, every single facet of this team sucked today. Kick coverage, punt returning, kickoff returning, Gold’s shanked punt, pass rush, linebacker and safety coverage, zone coverage, pass blocking, route running, hands on catches, Gilbert continues to throw erratically (slow down, he made some nice throws too — but he rifled a bunch over people), TE play, play calling, play calling, play calling, personnel sets, defensive scheming (never caught up with the no-huddle in the first half), kickoffs (that attempt at trickery on the no-onsides kick thing sucked a big one), and discipline.
If I were the coach the entire team would be running sprints at 6 am tomorrow. the entire team.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
Oh, except Fozzy and DJ. They were both really solid today.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 6:48 PM CDT reply actions
A couple of comments while I’m sober.
I counted (5) third downs where we stopped the Sooners and a penalty gave them a first down. I can’t remember a Texas/OU game where 90% of the calls went against one team. One team was allowed to hit after the whistle, one team wasn’t. One team had WR’s who held on the edge on running plays and weren’t called, one team had textbook blocking on the edge on a long pass and run and that was called a hold. In most games the bad calls even out, in this game they didn’t. Not making excuses, just facts as I see them.
Why on 4th and goal when we are down 11 do we go for the field goal? Is it easier to go 70 yards with no timeouts for 8 points, or easier to go 70 yards with no timeouts for 3 points? I give up on making excuses for Mack & Co. in terms of game planning and game strategy. My nine year old would kick the crap out of Mack and G Davis in Stratego.
Also, I’m on board with Scipio on the check downs. Clearly Gilbert is doing what he is told, and it was interesting watching the TV shots of Gale Gilbert getting frustrated. Guaranteed he was frustrated with G Davis.
by Art Vandelay on Oct 2, 2010 6:49 PM CDT reply actions
The primary issue we have to grapple with is that we have actual expectations for the defense. Thus, if they badly underperform for a stretch – like the two early drives, bullshit penalties or not – we are badly disappointed. We didn’t adjust to tempo early and we can’t spot a 14-0 lead as we wait to get things in order. Was Muschamp unaware that OU runs hurry up?
No one is disappointed when the offense shits the bed because we’ve all accepted their intrinsic awfulness. We expect nothing of them.
So we leave the game oddly encouraged by the offense for putting up 20 points against a terrible OU defense and let down by the D we thought we could count on completely.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
Washington State did better than us offensively against UCLA. WSU. Think about that for a bit.
I turned to my wife before our first offensive play and said “pass behing the line of scrimmage for a 2 yard loss”. she was very impressed with me and thinks I should quit lawyering and coach defense. I don’t have the heart to tell her that there are about 8,000 texas fans that said the same damn thing.
by stuckinmn on Oct 2, 2010 6:50 PM CDT reply actions
I need to watch some good football. It might depress me but it might take my mind off things too. Can y’all start a new open thread for the evening games? I’ll probably focus on the Bama game, but if the Gators eat it early, I can see what the fuss is about with the Cardinal.
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 6:54 PM CDT reply actions
Do we run any routes over the middle? We don’t work the middle of the field. Colt made a living doing that.
by sunset87 on Oct 2, 2010 6:55 PM CDT reply actions
I’ll help get to 1000…
I will not however complain about the defense. Not that they’re not somewhat responsible and have work to do, but it’s clearly the offense holding this team back. That is obviously not news, but one thing I think we’ve overlooked is our lack of offensive identity. I’m not the first to say it but our offensive woes go beyond poor play calling, bad execution, lack of playmakers, and inconsistency. The fact that we spent an entire offseason and fall camp practicing an offense that we’ve seemingly already abandoned can’t be underestimated. That doesn’t excuse or solve problems such as constant check downs or false starts, but until we find and install an offense catering to Gilbert’s talents (like the zone read with Vince and short passing game with Colt) we’re going to consistently underachieve. And that is not on the defense, it’s neither fair nor realistic to expect them to hold every opponent under 300 yards and 14 points. They’re definitely not perfect as the penalties prove, but they could be the ‘00 Ravens and we’ll still lose games until we know what we’re doing on offense.
And Scipio, you’re right on as usual. Despite the disappointment of the season thus far, you’re entertaining analysis and expertise go a long way in making this a unique website for a unique fan base. Thanks for everything and keep it up.
All that said, I’m still proud to be a Longhorn. Hook ’Em!
by add665 on Oct 2, 2010 7:00 PM CDT reply actions
As I begin to sober up:
1) Chiles needs to sit. He has zero impact. The chiles experiment is over, move on to DArius White.
2) Why did we pull Monroe? He was awesome in the 1q then got pulled.
3) going to be a long season.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 7:01 PM CDT reply actions
I’ll help get to 1000.
Bright side: Fozzy played like a man possessed today.
And Robert Griffin III may give us a run. Baylor as good as UCLA?
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
The defense gave up 21 point quick. The offense did not play well but giving up 21 points will get you beat agains anyone. There is no excuse. Expectations are not the issue. The defense put the team in a 2 score hole and the onc that was cut to one score gave up another TD drive. That was game.
The offense was poor. It was but the offense didn’t put the team in a hole. The defense did. I don’t know how anyone can give any part of the team a break. Can’t we just say, Texas stunk and be done with it?
by Monahorns on Oct 2, 2010 7:03 PM CDT reply actions
Monroe hit a big one so GD did what he always does and gave him the ball 4 times in a few minutes for 4 yards and then never went back to him. The guy is clueless.
i wish there was one media outlet in Austin that would put some pressure on Mack to do something about it but they are all too in love with him.
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 7:04 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the problem with the defense today. OU came down the field on us on the first drive (with the help of 25 yards of penalties) and scored. Then we ran our normal start of game fear-based negative offense. Then OU marched down the field again and scored again. 14-0 holes in the first quarter. So yeah, I think this is the second game in a row where the defense has shown some real, legitimate problems. And they need to be addressed.
The offense is basically hopeless, and I agree with Scipio about basement level expectations for that group. Gilbert looks really average. I have no idea why Greg Smith or Barrett Matthews are on the field on 3rd and long. They give you no chance to succeed. We’ve abandoned Cody Johnson, unfairly I think. Fozzy is showing signs of being a good back. But otherwise, Kirkendoll is still Kirkendoll (although right now he’s our best receiver — chew on that shit sandwich for a minute). I think the offense is hopeless this year.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
The defense can be fixed becuase most of the problems are penalties. The offense is an abortion.
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 7:09 PM CDT reply actions
Savage -
Not in love. They’re in fear. UT is the only game in town and access to the program is what keeps their newspapers afloat.
Editorial writers can write silly and obvious criticisms, but you’ll never see real analytical journalism putting spotlights on our warts.
by Scipio Tex on Oct 2, 2010 7:11 PM CDT reply actions
I hope we are not witnessing 1997 again. My head tells me this is a “stale” program.
by greg carrow on Oct 2, 2010 7:13 PM CDT reply actions
My head tells me that BC will have a Y2K type melt-down is we hit 1000.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 7:14 PM CDT reply actions
This will sound very aggie, but…how different is the game if KR doesn’t hold Murray on that screen in the first drive?
by BillyParham on Oct 2, 2010 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
I liked the play with CJ faking to block a screen and running a go route. He also ran with authority near the goal line.
I’m guessing we’ll have a new punt returner and I’d like to see CJ/DJ on the field together, but not necessarily in the backfield.
Tough loss, but sometimes it’s not your year. Wish AJ would return but that’s foolish thinking. If the young corners can fill in for the three leaving for the NFL, we could be pretty good next year.
by horninexile on Oct 2, 2010 7:20 PM CDT reply actions
Here’s one closer to 1000. Who would have believed at the beginning of the year that this might be the worst team of the Mack Brown era? Holy shit this is awful.
by Wyatt on Oct 2, 2010 7:25 PM CDT reply actions
You know Wyatt, I kind of feared that it would be. Young quarterback, no running back, no dependable receivers, shitty o-line, all add up to a pretty poor offense. That was predictable.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
Tough loss in that a we gave it away as much as OU won it. Good for them, they played to win and we do what we usually do and try to make it a game in the 4th. The offense is tough to watch, but basically our defense and special teams aren’t as good as their press coming into the season. We’re a bit soft up the middle and our secondary hasn’t been as good as we’ve hoped. We really miss Houston and Sergio physicalness. Beyond that, we are a poorly coached team who kills themselves with TO’s and bad penalties. We’ll get better mainly b/c Gilbert will get much better as he gains experience but it’s tough to watch……Better times. I think McWhorter and maybe Kennedy are gone….To think we start 3 seniors and a junior on the line this year…..Sheesh.
Only good thing is the last couple of games have taken some luster off Muschamp. Georgia could also look at Kirby Smart especially if Bama gets to another Championship. I know there may be some hard feelings from last year, but I doubt that much especially with another regime in charge.
by Patrick Bateman on Oct 2, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
We shouldn’t send anyone back to field punts anymore. Neither Curtis nor AJ can catch and throwing some freshman in the mix won’t help. Focus on the block and let the ball go where it may.
PS – props to Gideon for taking AJ by the shoulder and walking off the field with him after the fumble. Gideon shows some pride and leadership on a team that sorely needs it.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 7:27 PM CDT reply actions
FLA is looking alright. This should be a good game.
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:30 PM CDT reply actions
did anyone catch the post-game with greg davis? i could have sworn he said that he thought the offense played well…
by jon on Oct 2, 2010 7:31 PM CDT reply actions
What’s really scary is that Nebraska will be the first game where we’ll be playing a good defense. The defenses we’ve struggled against so far have been complete trash.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:33 PM CDT reply actions
Ha, intercepted jump pass. The announcers still can’t stop mentioning Tebow.
I missed the coach comments after the Texas game. Did Mack say anything or just the standard phrases?
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions
I may be ill after watching Stanford surgically disect Oregon with their first possession. I-formation with a Texan at QB and a Texan at I back. Stanford has a Tight End that can actually run downfield. Even their 3-yard runs have the pile moving forward.
Luck shares the ball, and the play action works.
It is an offense that is totally foreign to Greg Davis.
by srr50 on Oct 2, 2010 7:34 PM CDT reply actions
srr,
I watched Roberson on that fake punt and immediately wondered why the hell we don’t sometimes run out of an I with him as a blocking back. It drives me bat shit.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 7:36 PM CDT reply actions
Oh well, at least I have Boise and Stanford to root for as national champs. Will take TCU, too.
Life could be worse. Am flipping between OR-Stan and FL-AL on the big screen, while ND-BC, PSU-IA, UW-USC, and Boise-Sacrifice are quad screen on the giant monitor and surfing on the laptop. 5 games at once, and can flip to a close UGA-CO, Tech choking but coming back against ISU, ASU-OR St, and G Tech-Wake. 10 decent games right now.
BTW, it is 7:38pm, and GDGD still sucks.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
Wow, Cardinal is up by two TDs already.
Oh, did you guys know that McElroy hasn’t lost as a starter, even in high school?
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
I’m in an argumentative mood so I’ll go ahead and play devil’s advocate (I also strangely want to see 1000 comments)…
I think this team is a lot closer to clicking than we give them credit for. Not that I expect them to roll out in 2 weeks and beat Nebraska but if we can somehow find that offensive identity as we have in years past we can return to playing competent football and compete nationally next year and onward. That is obviously a huge if but considering the growing pains we experienced with VY and Colt before developing a system around them, this team should have been expected to endure their own as well. It’s widely recognized that the most valuable position in all of sports is quarterback (unless you’re Bama) and I think many of our problems were exacerbated by attempting to develop a system with seemingly little regard to our QB and his strengths. We’re now having to deal with the results of that decision BUT… if we continue to place more responsibility on Gilbert and open things up more for him I think we’ll get it eventually. There’s definitely more to it than just that (mental mistakes, developing consistency, etc.) but given Greg Davis’ track record and tendencies, I’m optimistic we figure it out eventually and return to championship form next year.
Eeesh, that was harder than expected. To be honest, I’ve never had so little faith in our team and coaching staff as I do now. Why is it that even to us posters the problems seem clear as day and the solutions achievable with some changes? Is our staff that blind?!
by add665 on Oct 2, 2010 7:37 PM CDT reply actions
We are really missing our leaders from last year. I tried to explain the loss that Colt was in the NG and non UT fans don’t get it. Similarly, losing Sergio and Lamar and Earl is a loss we haven’t accounted for enough yet. Our defense has not risen up yet and we don’t quite have the leaders on that side of the ball anymore. Two of our best d players have given away TDs on punts.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 7:39 PM CDT reply actions
I have a bit more confidence in the offense after watching either GD find his balls or Gilbert stepping up in the 4Q. Either way, Mack needs to tell Greg to stop with the sideways and backwards offense that kills every first half. I can’t even remember the last time we came out with an explosive first half that was solely due to the offense. Hard to win games when you’re down 14-0 or 21-0 after the first quarter.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 7:40 PM CDT reply actions
well, sr. i’m stuck with nd-bc and washington-usc.
I can’t even watch the only matchup of top ten teams this week. well done, espn.
by BurntEndz on Oct 2, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
jon, he did. Greg Davis did say that he thought that the offense played well.
by The GD Enigma on Oct 2, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Well, we hit the mark and the world didn’t end.
by Toadvine on Oct 2, 2010 7:45 PM CDT reply actions
Canuck Horn – Mack actually through the D under the bus a bit.
by The GD Enigma on Oct 2, 2010 7:47 PM CDT reply actions
Laugh all you want, but Stanford is the best team in the country this year. Easily.
by E. Orr on Oct 2, 2010 7:48 PM CDT reply actions
I love our guys for not quiting. I really do. I will watch because of our guys in spite of the play-calling. It’s just difficult to watch. So pointless when we are throwing it for negative yards. I keep holding out hope again and again that we will change and use our offensive players better, but…
This game is the case study for one of the most insane and asinine OCs ever. Even my wife, who is an eternal optimist and keeps me in line during games, gave up watching in the 1st quarter. Her exact quote was, with hopeless exasperation, “I don’t know why they did that. It doesn’t make any sense.” I failed in trying to explain to her how it feels to feel like that over and over again. And she is new to football. But even someone new to watching the sport understands that throwing for negative yards is stupid.
I don’t know if I want to let Greg Davis torture me anymore. I would have thought that Mack had learned through the Vince and Colt years, but I am afraid we have regressed to 2002. Infuriating, not unpredictable, but not necessary either. But that is my rant for tonight and this season. Now I will go back to our depth chart and recruiting lists and dream about how I would design killer offenses with the weapons at my disposal.
by Balltastic Motivization on Oct 2, 2010 7:49 PM CDT reply actions
If anyone else doesn’t see the writing on the wall for Muschamp to be on his way to Georgia, I guarantee that the post game presser will guarantee it. Because Mack Brown is going to credit the offense for a good game that they didn’t play, and he’ll put the blame for the loss on a defense that doesn’t entirely deserve it. Combine those two things, and Muschamp won’t be willing to wait in Mack Brown’s shadow for his shot. He’ll be the head coach at Georgia within 90 days.
by NateHeupel on Oct 2, 2010 7:50 PM CDT reply actions
“Backwards and sideways”. That sums up tonight, that is all.
by CA_longhorn on Oct 2, 2010 7:51 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t think I would be able to take Mack letting Muschamp escape to Georgia. I would much rather have Mack retire or get shitcanned at this point.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:53 PM CDT reply actions
Unfortunately I never played football growing up (only hockey)… but how the hell hard is it to snap a ball? Why is the FLA centre so bad?
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 7:54 PM CDT reply actions
I’m so discouraged. I’m going to be in a funk for weeks. Especially since I’m convinced that Muschamp leaves. He is the only redeeming person on that coaching staff.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 7:58 PM CDT reply actions
I have always thought that the odds of Muschamp actually ending up the head coach at Texas was 70-30 against.
I have assumed the deal was made to give us stability at the DC position for longer than two years. Mack was willing to give Muschamp a great financial deal and tutoring on the depth of obligations for being a head coach, while Muschamp thought this was a really good place to wait for a dream SEC job to open up — with the outside possibility that Texas would open first.
by srr50 on Oct 2, 2010 8:00 PM CDT reply actions
Ducks are keeping it close. Bama starting to crush the Gators. Might start focusing on the Pac game.
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 8:07 PM CDT reply actions
Nate – Muschamp is the kind of person that wil take post-game criticism and turn it into motivation. He won’t bitch or whine or try to shift blame in his own mind. I also don’t believe Muschamp will feel slighted by public comments from the HC that are intended to balance praise and culpability across the whole team.
by triplehorn on Oct 2, 2010 8:14 PM CDT reply actions
Why does every stadium use the same damn electronic song before the kickoff? What is that song?
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 8:17 PM CDT reply actions
TLDR.
Fuck all yall.
Does anyone have a gun I can borrow and a bullet I can keep?
by Magnificent Bastard on Oct 2, 2010 8:18 PM CDT reply actions
It’s fun watching actual competent offense with teams that are committed to and capable of running the ball in various ways..
Was that a pine tree humping the Oregon end zone?
by Bobby_Batronic on Oct 2, 2010 8:19 PM CDT reply actions
Alright, fuck this Bama game. If I can’t see Tebow cry, there’s no point to watching the rest of this.
http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm249/bigdawg52792/13631_1310676169852_1319051928_3091.jpg
by Canuck Horn on Oct 2, 2010 8:31 PM CDT reply actions
@Nate Heupel
Mark Richt has a HUGE buyout (14-15 million) if he were to get canned this offseason. He’s well loved by the UGA administration, his best player has been off the field for the first part of the season and he’s the best coach UGA has had in a long time. I think he gets a pass this offseason. Not sure Muschamp would even get offered the job if Richt gets the ax. I’ve heard they want head coaching experience (i.e. Chris Petersen, Jim Harbaugh, maybe even Kirby Smart). It’s only natural for folks to overanalyze the Muschamp situation as Georgia continues to struggle.
by jttexas05 on Oct 2, 2010 8:38 PM CDT reply actions
The coaches are the ones that should be running the 6am sprints
by hornsaplenty on Oct 2, 2010 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
I’m really not sure which Uinversity of Texas is dumber. The 2009-2010 Basketball team or this Football team. Mistakes, mistakes, mistakes….!
by NickRivers on Oct 2, 2010 8:58 PM CDT reply actions
Texas WR turned RB D.J. Monroe on why he didn’t play much vs. the Sooners after a 60-yard TD run: “I don’t know the plays.”
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 9:15 PM CDT reply actions
Not knowing the plays is probably an advantage in this offense.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 9:17 PM CDT reply actions
When was the last time ISU and Baylor won a Big 12 game on the same day?
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 9:23 PM CDT reply actions
i don’t know. let me see if the answer is at the bottom of my next beer.
by Colby Black on Oct 2, 2010 9:25 PM CDT reply actions
October 30th, 2004. Iowa State beat Kansas 13-7, and Baylor hilariously beat Texas A&M 35-34.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 9:28 PM CDT reply actions
Nice to see you guys shit the bed after laughing at us for playing fucktard in Stillwater. Guess both of us have a lot of fail going on right now. We are gonna get reamed next week then you boys will get cornholed the week that follows. At least I’ll be sitting in a nice club seat drinking a margarita instead for freezing my nuts off in Lincoln.
Welcome to our world ! ( BTW your offense still sucks.)
by Aggie Lurking on Oct 2, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Georgia screws up the handoff, and Colorado has the ball back with less than two minutes to go, up by two.
by Puedlfor on Oct 2, 2010 9:37 PM CDT reply actions
Aggie Lurking,
Go celebrate on your own blog. Don’t come over here and verify all the stereotypes that is the aggie fan base.
by Sasha is a Longhorn Dog on Oct 2, 2010 9:41 PM CDT reply actions
Mack needs to hang it up and we need to hire Harbaugh. Big money donors, make this happen, please.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Iowa St had 52 pts and 251 yards rushing against Tech. Puts our Lubbock performance in perspective, no?
by Bobby Jack Akina on Oct 2, 2010 9:49 PM CDT reply actions
Don’t look know, but everybody’s dream head coach and heisman QB just lost Q3 14-0 and Oregon has the ball in Cardinal territory.
Harbaugh needs better halftime adjustments and should spend a little time with the D.
by horninexile on Oct 2, 2010 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
Fuck, honestly I’d take either coach. Anything over these brainless dipshits we have now.
by NY Horn on Oct 2, 2010 10:02 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone with a brain could coach our players to 35 points.
by Savage Henry on Oct 2, 2010 10:07 PM CDT reply actions
Harbaugh and Luck got shut out in the 2nd half and outscored 21-0.
They led 21-3 after Q1, and were outscored 42-10 in the final 3.
by horninexile on Oct 2, 2010 10:30 PM CDT reply actions
not sure if this webiste has the rule about personal attacks…you know, ala hornfans back in the day?
anyways, some of y’all are absolute delusional idiots who are bandwagoners for myopic internet fodder that treads anywhere near questioning greg davis on any level.
get rid of mack brown? seriously? we played in the MNC game — LAST YEAR. I guess there was probably some dipshit that wanted to get rid of Royal in 1966 too.
can’t believe that there are still some Muschamp dick suckers on board. give it up. rewatch the 1st half of the game. at least hold him accountable as you do Davis.
questioning why williams is fielding punts? really? deion sanders anyone? vasher? about a billion others?
love this logic about…“oh shit, now MB can just blame it on the mistakes.” yeah, probably because if our D/ST’s hadn’t made so many fucking mistakes we win the game. would hate for him to blame the mistakes.
by sa on Oct 2, 2010 10:33 PM CDT reply actions
“Iowa St had 52 pts and 251 yards rushing against Tech. Puts our Lubbock performance in perspective, no?”
Too much, there’s too much fucking perspective now.
by David St. Hubbins on Oct 2, 2010 10:36 PM CDT reply actions
We’ve long recognized that the Brown and Davis regime cannot win without a huge edge in talent. On those rare years where we are able to out talent folks and have a Heisman contender at QB, we have a shot. Otherwise, it’s another year with no championships. 2/13.
by 2 for 13 on Oct 2, 2010 10:39 PM CDT reply actions
David St. Hubbins – perhaps Jeanine could consult the Zodiac to help us find a new direction…perhaps new uniforms for the Nebraska game.
by horninexile on Oct 2, 2010 11:00 PM CDT reply actions
Holy shit, I only read the last 30 posts or so. What a clusterfuck. Ags coming over here to brag is, well, pitiful.
by nordberg on Oct 2, 2010 11:31 PM CDT reply actions
Absolutely unbefuckinglievable. We actually had an outside shot at tying the game late in the fourth quarter if we hold onto the gift fumble by Jones or if AW holds onto the damn punt. We should’ve been rolled by 30 the way we played most of the game. The stupid fucking penalties were just crushing death blows. It was good to see fight in some of the players (Fozzy, Cody, DJ) but I don’t think anyone can adequately put into words the frustration at watching our offensive “gameplan” and the way it hamstrings us. Our first drive on offense tells the entire story.
Homesick Alien…1999 = 3-game losing streak: aggy (bonfire game), Corn (Big 12 title game), Pig (Cotton Bowl, Applewhite injury). So this would be our first 3-game skid in 11 years if we can’t find a way to beat Corn in 2 weeks.
Fuck Greg Davis.
by burnt orange outrage on Oct 3, 2010 12:19 AM CDT reply actions
burnt orange outrage,
We never, ever, never ever had the gift fumble by Jones to hold onto in the first place. He was able to slap it out of bounds before any Horn reached it.
David StH,
I’m sure I’d feel much worse if I weren’t under such heavy sedation.
sa,
You’re a fucking moron. Please come back often, you’re hilarious.
by Woody Bombay on Oct 3, 2010 1:49 AM CDT reply actions
OK this site has gone silent after a tough loss. I’m looking for objective opinions from Scipio and others here and get nothing. Bottom line is this… OU took it to UT today, got a few calls, made a few plays and comes away with the win. Texas D played tough to the end. Blame Davis for “horizontalism” in certain situations. But he made a couple of plays OU couldn’t defend.
by horn_joe on Oct 3, 2010 1:58 AM CDT reply actions
Well, 1000 posts into this (and I can’t be bothered to read any), the problem was that we had horrible execution on O and no discipline on D or ST.
The penalties alone gave OU the game. Period. Shitty, petty, and in some cases flagrant infractions were just too much to overcome.
GD busted out with a real offense but it was held back by idiotic mistakes and costly drops.
On D we had drive sustaining penalties (including on the first drives ou had in the 1st and 2nd halves – and the back breaker) that were simply inexcusable.
Someone has lost control of this team. Someone needs to pick up the pieces and establish a coherent plan moving forward. That someone is not Mack. He’s going to have to step down afer this year. The fucked up part about that is that I can envision a scenario where Muschamp takes over at Georgia AFTER being handed the HC position when Mack steps down. We’re at a serious crossroads and I don’t think any of you quite realize it yet.
I’ll be back next year to rub it in.
by Vato Loco on Oct 3, 2010 3:54 AM CDT reply actions
Vato Loco,
I thinke we all realize the crossroads we are at. Read the posts on this board and you’ll see.
sa,
you’re too retarded to understand football and probably only look at the score and listen to what mack and the coaches tell you. i wish i was as stupid as you. at least then i would have hope.
by Savage Henry on Oct 3, 2010 10:01 AM CDT reply actions
Never let one game beat you twice.
Never let two in a row prevent new content being added to your website.
by Currently in Rehab on Oct 3, 2010 10:32 AM CDT reply actions
Woody, I’m aware we never had the fumble. Just playing would shoulda coulda.
Hook ’em!
by burnt orange outrage on Oct 3, 2010 11:21 PM CDT reply actions
Welcome guys
I am looking for an old colegue.
Do you remember if bogAmummava was some day registered user here?
by farDupbrarcap on Nov 17, 2010 2:21 PM CST reply actions
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