Longhorns Prevail in Contest of Gentlemanly Good Manners, 20-28

Mssr. Davis, the gift that keeps on giving.

Good show. old chap.

Indubitably!

SIRS-

Whilst sipping a delightful gin rickey prepared by Chesterfield, my loyal manservant, I was struck with the notion that the foot-ball game before me was reminiscent of the great Russo-Turkish War of 1877. Indeed that most famous quip of Frederick, that vilest Hun, could most profitably be applied to the athletic competition yesterday for it truly was a contest “between the one-eyed and the blind.” However, as noted the valiant men from Austin showed far more civilisation than either of those most barbarous nations competing for the Crimea.

I shall endeavor to attend future foot-ball matches in order to take in the full spectacle. I shall be notable from my attire specially procured for the occasion: a top hat and coat made from the finest rabbit. I may even condescend to sample some of that basest of drinks, beer.

Signed
David St. Hubbins
c/o British Consulate, Calcutta
Austin, Tex

Airmail via Auto-Gyro

I’m besmirched.

I laughed my ass off when the Horns started the game off with two useless bubbles, realizing, shockingly, “These fuckers haven’t learned SHIT.” Except for that one Monroe run, we should have been down a healthy 21-zilch at halftime.

Predictably, they came out throwing in the second half. Yes, actually throwing downfield. AFTER we were down.

Let’s face it, this Longhorn team is shit. The coaching is shit. The HEAD COACH is shit. Everything about this team is shit.

We’re going to get massacred in Lincoln.

we lost because we went away from bubble screens and 4 yard out routes to the TE

I needed that! thanks

I was particularly impressed with the playcalling skills of Mssr. Davis. While the defense had started the gift-giving early, he quickly let everyone know that he would not take a back seat to anyone in his generosity. It is no wonder that Mssr. Brown stated earlier in the week that the coaching staff was “confident”.
After the first two offensive play calls, my confidence in the outcome was as strong as that of the UT staff. Three cheers, indeed. old chaps!

Perhaps the good sirs from Austin might consider extending their etiquette down the field?

An Emily Post route?

“We are going to get massacrced in Lincoln”

Wrong, the day before the game we are going to opt out of the conference and the game due to a lack of politeness from opposing teams. Best decision coaches will make all year.

I knew we were in trouble when GG started the game 3 for 3 for 3 yards — pathetic play calling.

Our WRs do not block. they flat out do not block. watch the tape. if the ball does not come to them they just take the play off

Greg Davis has an uncanny ability to get very little out of some of the most talented athletes in the country. case in point: Jermichael Finley. That guy might be the best TE in the NFL and was very seldom used at Texas. I see it year in and year out with this offense

Back to WR blocking, watch the OU guys do it. It is amazing. They run a lot of the same horizontal passing crap that I can’t stand but they get 5, 6, 8 yards on those plays because the WRs BLOCK! Either you teach your kids to block those plays or you decide that you don’t have the personell to block those plays and you do something else.

OU’s offensive game plan was amazing. Roll the pocket right, hand off to Murray going left. Great misdirections the up-tempo no-huddle was a thing of beauty. If Texas ran a similar scheme with our athletes and our defense, we would be the best team in the country. Do the coaches not think GG is capable of doing that? Seems like they treat him with kid gloves. I say play to win the football game.

The bad news: no one is accountable in the Mack Brown regime and it is very unlikely that anything will change. Maybe if we lose 5 games this year like OU last year they will replace Davis, but I doubt it.

The good news: the kids did not quit. I was impressed with the effort in the second half and truly think we outplayed those bastards during that half. Unfortunately, timely penalties that extended drives and a lack of anything remotely approaching a reasonable offensive gameplan allowed us to generously spot OU 14 points. Tough to beat a top 10 team when you do that.

An Emily Post route?

Julia Chiles.

Below are some thoughts about your team from the other side. I only caught snippets of the 1st half and all 2nd half because of familial obligations.
1. Jeffcoat and Gilbert are going to be great. Jeffcoat is. Gilbert can be sooner rather than later if given help. Both will make amends in future RRR.
2. UTs WR are really awful. Malcolm Williams does have frying pans for hands. His catch was sheer luck trapped against his pads. He won’t always be so lucky (in fact, not usually).
3. Issues with your RB, running game in general, and TEs are obvious to the most casual observer and are well chronicled here already. These factors collaboratively cause your red zone inefficiency and is the most likely cause of failure for your team. It reminds me of OU last year. Your saving grace is a good kicker.
4. Outside of Robinson, I was not impressed with your LBs. With the talent you’ve recruited, they should be better.
5. DBs really are good including Vaccaro. OU recruited him hard, and his presence on the OU side would have be scary as Nelson would still be corner. He’s special.

I have sensed, in general, a focus on your team’s own futility rather than OU’s role in making you look bad. Very few teams will role out 3 competent WRs, 2 good RBs, have ZERO TO’s, and run the hurry up against your defense. The Sooner defense adequately treated its Wort(s) over the last week. Give credit too. You played a good team that played a largely clean game.

OU comes out of the game with an injury to a significant WR (Miller) and their best DB (Nelson). They get back, possibly, Clay and Box in 2 weeks. OU will likely drop one (or more) of @ Missouri, @ A&M, or @ OSU.

I still the 9-3 or 8-4 are well within UT’s grasp. The rebound vs. Neb should be interesting. I don’t think Neb’s defense is what it is cracked up to be. Their offense is more 1-dimensional than OU’s. Good luck the rest of the season.

UT’s WR’s need not be a lost cause, use Dejuan Miller as an example.
He really came alive yesterday. Prior to that, he’d been the Norman version of Malcolm Williams. He ran real routes, he caught the ball, he blocked, and then he got hurt. Regardless, it was great to see for the junior.

Would that long pass be a long seam or a deep crack?

Thanks for the fair comments, quigley. You are right about not enough notice to OU for playing well—clearly the best team won yesterday. This is far from OU’s best recent team. However, it is well-coached and uses its assets well. Strongest contrast was a competent OC running a well-designed offense (Wilson) vs. the opposite on the other side.

Thanks to Ken for the hoot of a post. Well done, old boy! Fitting that the only comment here so far today about yesterday’s game is satirical comedy; it is about all that is left to say.

If only Mssr. Davis had the sophisitication to kindly excuse himself from the team.

quigley – Malcolm didn’t have any drops against OU and has only the one very bad drop against Tech on the year. I’m pretty sure he has the fewest drops on the season of any of our starting receivers (Chiles?). Yesterday, he caught the ball with his hands when he needed to, and he caught the long one with a defender’s hand pulling on his shoulder. He’s not a natural pass catcher, but he’s getting it done this year.

Bobby Time: Therefore, Miller’s projected to have 33 catches, for 0 TDs, and 2.5 crushing drops. Good line. Mostly, I view him vs. Miller, who has a similar history. I was most impressed with Miller’s effort yesterday vs. the best secondary OU will face. Hopefully, Miller’s injury isn’t severe.

quigley – hit me at sailorripley AT barkingcarnival DOT COM. We need more Sooners bloggers.

Quigley – It’s no secret our offense sucks. Through 5 games, our quarterback has thrown 4 touchdown passes to 3 different receivers. That Malcolm hasn’t been the lucky lotto winner that a few of our other receivers have been is partly on him, I guess, but if we’re talking about making the most of opportunities and improving individual weaknesses, I’m pretty pleased with the way Malcolm has played.

And I never metioned Miller, but if you insist on viewing him next to Williams, feel free to investigate the similarities beyond how they look in pads. I think you’ll find their career production numbers really aren’t that comparable.

“UT’s WR’s need not be a lost cause, use Dejuan Miller as an example.
He really came alive yesterday. Prior to that, he’d been the Norman version of Malcolm Williams. He ran real routes…”

He probably got real coaching.

“Let’s face it, this Longhorn team is shit. The coaching is shit. The HEAD COACH is shit. Everything about this team is shit. "

You. sir, are uncouth. Rather say, this team is poopoo.

Thank you for the bawdy ribaldry, Kenneth. Methinks I piddled my pantaloons.

im reminded of the second season of Dexter where is step dad is telling him how to beat the interview with the child psychologist – just say the opposite of whatever you think. Thaty’s the secret of our success.

“Greg – should we through to the sideline with the wide receiver standing still”

“Yes – I mean no, we should run a slant”

“Greg, should we try a screen with the defense rushing 3”

“Yes – I meean no, we should run it up the gut”

Etc.

You guys pay how much for those two coordinators?

About $1.6 million for that kind of stench?

And you waste how many scollies on JR year committments from a bunch of fat, over-rated HS kids from Tejas? About 20? It is to LAFF! You need more kids from Cali, who aren’t burnt out from year-round ass-kicking/over-training from a bunch of “Little Napolean” HS coachs!

Loss No. 3, in a row, coming up, courtesy the Cobsters! HA-HA!

I´ts insensitive to we have evolved so overmuch in so less second when compared to different second frames. Ultimate 10 age real were conclusive when it comes to engineering and gadgets

Bet you didn’t see that coming, Earl T.

I´ts insensitive to we have evolved so overmuch in so less second when compared to different second frames. Ultimate 10 age real were conclusive when it comes to engineering and gadgets.

Oh shit, I see someone covered that already. My bad. This is very embarrassing.

Very well done.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1USpOjzqik&feature=related

FF to 0:36.

Gophers are so polite.

Those gophers might be polite, but they can execute a successful game plan that involves more than lateral movement.