Game Thread - Texas-UCLA
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:27 PM CDT
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Clemson putting it on Auburn – not the last time we’ll see that this year.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah, Auburn’s defense is getting piped. 6-6 imo.
by bigdukesix on Sep 17, 2011 2:32 PM CDT reply actions
Speaking of piped, Kansas is losing 66-17 to Ga Tech. That’s one game on our schedule I feel pretty comfortable penciling in as a win.
by bigdukesix on Sep 17, 2011 2:34 PM CDT reply actions
Beer- Lagunitas Little Sumpin’ Sumpin’ Ale
Radio- Tuned to Craig Way
Dog- Gameday collar on
Brats- ready with kraut and spicy mustard
TEEEEEEEXAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
Bob Davie is starting to look like Clint Eastwood.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:36 PM CDT reply actions
Bob Davie is calling our game for ABC/ESPN. I encourage everyone who has the means to hit mute and turn on Craig Way.
For your own sanity.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
So with Pitt and Syracuse going to the ACC if we took Kansas with us it would be a kick ass basketball league.
by Steve Ross on Sep 17, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Why the hell is the game blacked out here in Chicago??
by JabbatheHug on Sep 17, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Interesting, Ole Miss is getting destroyed by Vandy.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
The sight of Neuweasel has raised my Longhorn wroth. We need vengeance.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
bigdukesix- May want to try espn360…?
Anyone have a stream?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:40 PM CDT reply actions
CZW: I know – I have it switched the ESPN channel, but DirecTV is telling me it’s blacked out.
by JabbatheHug on Sep 17, 2011 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Watching it on vacay in Colorado with my folks. This is going to be my first sober Longhorn game in probably five years. Someone hold me.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:41 PM CDT reply actions
Houston Nutt could be fired this week — he is in deep trouble at Ole Miss
by srr50 on Sep 17, 2011 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Nice start – we get that kind of movement all day it’s going to be a blowout.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
An offensive line that fires out and a running back that falls forward — who knew?
by srr50 on Sep 17, 2011 2:43 PM CDT reply actions
Damn – looked like we had an edge set on 2nd down
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Grass. Can we spend some cash and get some grass at DKR.
by Merhorn on Sep 17, 2011 2:45 PM CDT reply actions
Carrington!!!! I wasn’t even finished cursing out Justin Tucker yet!
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
Carrington= Clipper Cooper’s roommate?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:46 PM CDT reply actions
We must get them to try and beat us through the air, which they won’t thanks to our young secondary.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
Stream
http://www.justin.tv/roxnation7#/w/1781974016/3
by 98 on Sep 17, 2011 2:47 PM CDT reply actions
Woohoo! Very nice int.
Nobis60. - my most heartfelt sympathies (pours another whiskey)
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
No one is going to try to beat us through the air this year.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
Is that a great interception, a truly horrific throw, or a great diving catch on a truly horrific throw?
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 2:48 PM CDT reply actions
I just can’t get on board with switching QBs in the same set of downs.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
did they just say richard greico is the backup for ucla? emilllllllllllio!
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 2:49 PM CDT reply actions
I’d love to see the end zone/coach cam view on that one to see the route combo that completely bamboozled the Bruin secondary.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
I need LonghornScott to explain what a TE is and its proper function. It’s been too long since I’ve seen one.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
Good throw by Case – obviously DJ was absurdly open, but he threw across his body on the run and hit him right in stride.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:52 PM CDT reply actions
We used to call that play 0-16. Don’t ask me why. Worked really really well on first few possessions.
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Dont you have to declare a te as eligible?
by Castle AAARGHH!!!!! on Sep 17, 2011 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
Davie : this is shaping up to be a low scoring game….
Next play: BAM!!! Touchdown Texas.
by triplehorn on Sep 17, 2011 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
It started raining at my drought stricken house Houston about 4 minutes before a Texas tight end caught a touchdown. I lost that bet.
by nerf herder on Sep 17, 2011 2:53 PM CDT reply actions
But case has a weak arm, he can’t play, bla, bla, bla….. Are there any more McCoys?
by Holden on Sep 17, 2011 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
A TD early in the 1st started by an interception and culminating in a TD pass to a tight end? Oh, hell yeah!
by Texan in Oregon on Sep 17, 2011 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
What would a Neuheisel coach cam look like?
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
Dear Kenny,
I would very much like to see you destroy a Bruin today.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
I love having a qb with vision!!!!
Its been over a year
by hecox20 on Sep 17, 2011 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
That’s great coverage – he won’t complete a pass in a window like that again this season.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 2:57 PM CDT reply actions
Our DE needs to step in up. We need more edge pressure.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 2:58 PM CDT reply actions
Lead early is huge. Confidence with all these frosh is muy importante.
Damn… Case looked like Colt with that little slide out of the pocket and throw on the run.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:01 PM CDT reply actions
RS will be happy that Randall hit the QB.
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:02 PM CDT reply actions
Randall! Diaz drew one up that outright befuddled the right side of their OL.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
Can’t wait to see you guys break that one down in the review.
by MajorTexasFan on Sep 17, 2011 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
So is the moral that if your fraternity brothers are paying your salary as head coach of your alma mater you and your staff don’t actually have to try and coach?
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
Love the look on Prince’s face as he hit the dirt.
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
they may rule fumble. Ball was loose before arm went forward.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Man I think that ball’s out before his arm comes forward but not likely that they’ll overturn.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
Manny Diaz’s line adjustment was awesome. He moved Randall outside and brought LB’s up the middle A gap and their line couldn’t figure out what happened.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:04 PM CDT reply actions
And there is that Freshman mistake. No biggie. He will shake it off because Shipley is that type of player. Let’s get this back D.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
Good Lord, Jaxon. I never would have guessed.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 3:05 PM CDT reply actions
Lol i think i thought Shipley was genetically incapable of making a mistake.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:06 PM CDT reply actions
There we go. Our defense got the ball back. I’m really loving this defensive unit.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:07 PM CDT reply actions
i’m loving the hands on our DBs right now….and MB might go over 100 today if he keeps running that hard.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:08 PM CDT reply actions
Oh my GOD this run game is night and damn day from anything we’ve seen in years.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Manny being Manny. I get the feeling the defense is improving with every series.
It’s gonna be a fun season.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Case should have checked out of that 2nd down play
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
Nice moves by our Big Boi, Cody Johnson. Great Run!
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
Awesome drive. Ucla is gonna be dragging by the 4th
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
HarsinWhiteDiaz can sleep with my wife.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
MB….the kid just doesn’t go down on the first hit ever.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
I get the feeling UCLA will be more than happy to lay down if we keep the pressure on a bit longer
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
Cody Johnson is doing what we were told he would do last year. I like it.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Run game getting traction much earlier than the first two games.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
Love to see DJ Grant and Mccoy developing some chemistry. That was a somewhat similar play to the 4th down rollout last week
by ChicagoHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
No. .11 for UCLA trying to chase down Goodwin was high comedy
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:13 PM CDT reply actions
I saw Goodwin’s track speed on that last play.
Touchdown Whittacker!
by UTomlinson on Sep 17, 2011 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
This type of playcalling is orgasmic. Wow that last play was probably the one JC was talking about earlier this week.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Traction??? Running game is KILLING IT!!!!
Hell yes!!!
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 3:14 PM CDT reply actions
Man, funny to think about what Texas Longhorn program can look like if optimized.
We haven’t ever had that since Mack’s been here.
by Sailor Ripley on Sep 17, 2011 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
Weeeeeee!!!! Gonna be a fun year folks. Coaching matters.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
Man…the previews for this game had me nervous about the run game. I remember it saying we had to attack the perimeter…and its working like a charm. Their LBs are slower than molasses.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
i think nobis is right. they’re gonna lay down.
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
I look forward to Prince trying to throw his way back into this game.
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
Take a look at their LB’s next D series. They have no idea where to make their first move. Confused by the HarsinWhite trickery IMHO.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
Well, the good news is that he ran that for 40 yards and a TD in Austin last year.
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
“coach Davies” on the touchdown play : “good design”
Good Lord, I have to pinch myself. I loves me some Harsinwhite.
by fbomb on Sep 17, 2011 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
Nice job whoever drew that flag. Gotta keep contain on Prince.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:18 PM CDT reply actions
This team is getting better with each week. It is getting more confident in the systems on both offense and defense.
by srr50 on Sep 17, 2011 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
Prince looks like he runs a 4.1 as soon as he decides to haul ass for the sideline – looks like Chris Warren as a Cowboy.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
There’s some DE pressure – and it pays dividends.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:20 PM CDT reply actions
Our secondary is all over them. This unit is going to be sick in a couple years!
by UTomlinson on Sep 17, 2011 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
Nobis- Did you see who it was?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
So is Brehaut supposedly the “passing QB?”
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Bob Davie already calling for the hook on prince. Haven’t seen many commentators ask for the back up qb in the first quarter
by Holden on Sep 17, 2011 3:22 PM CDT reply actions
Art- You win for the Spaceballs ref
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
They are calling this a redemption game…for 1997
by Castle AAARGHH!!!!! on Sep 17, 2011 3:23 PM CDT reply actions
Let’s see if a young team can stay focused and keep their foot on the Bruins’ throat
by RS on Sep 17, 2011 3:25 PM CDT reply actions
Great throw by Ash. Looks like he has great arm strength.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
I think I know where Gilbert can transfer to if he likes great weather, beautiful women, a BCS conference, and pretty low expectations.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Kansas will be the worst team we play this year, but UCLA sure is trying to give them a run for their money.
by srr50 on Sep 17, 2011 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
Even our school commercial kicks ass. Great start.
by Sailor Ripley on Sep 17, 2011 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
Runs in for a TD without a shoe!!! MB is a beast!
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Brown is a bad, bad man.
Now who else panicked and thought that shoe was the ball?
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:30 PM CDT reply actions
Hahahah! Ho the hell did the shoe pop up like that
by ChicagoHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
I just picked up Mal Brown for my NFL fantasy team.
I’ll be the first to say it. 66-3.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
ucla sucks so bad. can see us hanging 40-50 on them. malcolm is a boss
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
I’m with you nobis, I started yelling then quickly realized he was still bulldozing people over.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:32 PM CDT reply actions
Malcolm Brown is the truth ladies and gentlemen.
by 2xHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
I thought the shoe was a fumble.
Great run. He is showing he is something special.
by Big Horn on Sep 17, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
I’m cautiously optimistic about this game.
by Texan in Oregon on Sep 17, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Thank god I’m graduating a semester late. I get to watch the 2013 season at DKR.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
So far the best, most exciting first half of Texas football I’ve watched in a long, long time. I know UCLA is a sub-par team, but it’s been a while since we’ve punished teams for playing poor football. The future looks bright.
by AZHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:33 PM CDT reply actions
Special teams are still too interesting for my taste though.
by 2xHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:34 PM CDT reply actions
I like that Mal takes off a shoe before kicking ass.
by Sailor Ripley on Sep 17, 2011 3:35 PM CDT reply actions
This has been fun — but what’s really fun is thinking about Malcolm Brown and Jonathan Gray in the same backfield.
by srr50 on Sep 17, 2011 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
we’ve been fine all day up the middle until right now. gotta keep the intensity up. plenty of stuff to work on still…hope the foot gets back on the gas defensively and stays on it on o
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 3:37 PM CDT reply actions
Alright D, let’s stay focused. A lot of time left.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:40 PM CDT reply actions
So when do we find out just how good this Texas team truly is this year?
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Ugh. They’ve killed us on the ground this drive.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 3:42 PM CDT reply actions
Our D needs to regroup and remember their assignments. DT’s need to keep up the intensity and the DE’s need to stay home.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
D was pattin’ itself on the back on that drive.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
Keenan Robinson is a stud and will play at the next level… but he is out of position in the middle.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 3:45 PM CDT reply actions
Can’t give free first downs. Have to get off the field there – penalties will kill you.
by Matt on Sep 17, 2011 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
Bob Davie’s voice =
1/5 Golf Prick
1/5 Stoner
1/5 Real Estate Salesman
1/5 Doctor Pepper Delivery Truck Driver
1/5 CHIPs officer
by parlin on Sep 17, 2011 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
If they want to run the ball why not Steve Edmond?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:48 PM CDT reply actions
Wish Case had taken his free five yards rather than make an ill-advised toss. Time to see if the D has straightened things out, and a dose of #33 might not go amiss.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 3:50 PM CDT reply actions
Thanks Matt. I was hoping all the practice reports translated into run stuffing but I’ll wait for the BC breakdown to see what is happening with our run D.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 3:51 PM CDT reply actions
Good job D, now hopefully back to the run on O.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe Nebraska should stop playing revenge games at home.
Why in the world do they continually vote them this high when they really aren’t that good?
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 3:57 PM CDT reply actions
“Maybe Nebraska should stop playing revenge games at home.
Why in the world do they continually vote them this high when they really aren’t that good?"
+1
by AZHorn on Sep 17, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
GIlbert looks happy not to have millions of eyes glaring at him.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Great timeout. Last year we would have wasted 25+ seconds there.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
yo….DJ Grant is looking like Case’s David Thomas right now. I’m liking it.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Case bails way too early but he keeps his eyes downfield
by RS on Sep 17, 2011 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
A more experienced QB would have ran a quick play after that first down and perhaps could have caught the UCLA defense sleeping.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Case is doin’ some wizardry.
I was wrong about him.
And I’m glad.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:02 PM CDT reply actions
Wow someone just got laid the F*ck out!!!
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!! #smokyvoice
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
That’s the most horseshit penalty I’ve ever seen.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
ha jeez, im liking our style. glad the guy got up.
by l24nico on Sep 17, 2011 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
Glad the kid is okay, but that should not have been a penalty.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t believe that was intentional at all. Thought it was a great block at first.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:05 PM CDT reply actions
McCoy might be the worst qb in our history who will lead us to an nc. Unbelievable
by RS on Sep 17, 2011 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Unreal pass by McCoy.
Thought he was sacked. Wizardry!
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 17, 2011 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
How was that block illegal?
Holy crap, Case. Amazing.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Great extension of the play. Goodwins hit was jawbreaking
by Secret Squirrel on Sep 17, 2011 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
We could have gotten 3 touchdowns on that drive if we needed to.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
The Football Gods got McCoy out of trouble in the backfield to make up for that penalty.
The Football Gods are Old Testament, and wrathful.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ten years ago that’s a great block.
Goodwn’s helmet hit the guy’s facemask.
Barley.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Is it too early for D.J. Grant for Heisman?
by Streets of Laredo on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Efficient offense and smart clock mgmt at the end of the half. Imagine that.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
Ten years ago that’s a great block.
Goodwn’s helmet hit the guy’s facemask.
Barely.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:07 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA is getting it’s ass kicked. Demolished. Awesome.
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
So you guys applaud cheap shots. Very classy.
by Random Bruin alum on Sep 17, 2011 4:09 PM CDT reply actions
Anybody else thinking that Texas demolishing UCLA may be a nice little (big?) bonus in the midst of the awkward re-alignment tension?
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Not a cheap shot, but I’m fine with the penalty call. Goodwin gets a little lower and uses a little bit better technique, its a clean shot. It was a good hit but it was sloopy and therefore dangerous and therefore a penalty. Not malicious or cheap though.
by withaplum on Sep 17, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Ucla cue sad walk from arrested development
by Castle AAARGHH!!!!! on Sep 17, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
This possible FG brought to you by….the squib kickoff.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
Cheap shot. You’re confirming everything why I think the Left Coast is full of pansies.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Nobis60-
yeah, i’m not understanding the free field position either. Are they still scared of that return…that was called back bc of a holding?
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
Wow! Neuheisel sounds pretty frustrated with Mr. McCoy
by vcb on Sep 17, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
That is actually called a block, you might be confused because after watching the first half your team hasn’t practiced blocking or tackling this season.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
I’m gonna have some crackers and Brehaut as a hors d’oeuvre.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 4:13 PM CDT reply actions
paraphrase of Neuheisel to Samantha Steele:
“We’re trying really hard. That little kid they have at QB is using devilry. He throws it and the ball magically finds the receiver who is open. We shall spend half-time using the blood of Gary Beban to construct magical amulets for our secondary.”
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
ucla fan thinking it’s a cheap shot is probably because his team has been runny dogshit for it’s entire existence. DERP YOU CAN’T HIT THAT HARD DERPZ. even if goodwin gets him lower that dude is still laying on the floor clockcleaned cause he didn’t know where the hell he was in relation to the play/goodwin.
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
SO….judging from the practice reports of QB play…..and on the field performance…can we say that there is a big difference between practice and the real game?
(no disrespect to the powers that be on this site…i love you guys…and your reasonable prices…)
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:15 PM CDT reply actions
No, Davey, it’s called a personal foul. If you went to a real university instead of a redneck kindergarten, you’d be bright enough to know that.
by Random Bruin alum on Sep 17, 2011 4:16 PM CDT reply actions
Lol, you were trolling so well until that last one, Random Bruin alum.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
Can Mr. and Mrs. McCoy create another son? Hope the ol’ man hasn’t had a vasectomy. Maybe cross breeding to create a McCipley.
We have a QB.
by All The Pretty Longhorns on Sep 17, 2011 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
A personal foul? Wow. Bruins fans need to become more acquainted with the sport of American football.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:18 PM CDT reply actions
so am I the only Texas fan who was OK with the penalty call?
by withaplum on Sep 17, 2011 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
Yawn, don’t you have some municipal bonds to default upon or more failed social programs to implement.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
“Redneck kindergarten”. HA HA. HA HA HA.
The State of California, ladies and gentlemen.
You better run along. I hear your legislature is about to pass that law on mandatory veganism you’re so excited about. You wouldn’t want to miss the celebration.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
i’m alright with it if that’s how they’re calling it this year. seems like they’ve been calling any and i mean any sort of violent hit a penalty in the ncaa and nfl this year. i don’t think anyone minds players being protected but at some point they’ve gotta remember guys signed up to play this sport and the sport lends itself to those sorts of hits. it was clean last year and every year before that.
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 4:22 PM CDT reply actions
Methinks UCLA prefers PC football, you know, where nobody tackles too hard. They called the infraction strictly because the guy got his bell rung. Very, very PC call LOL…
This isn’t FLAG football, Random Bruin alum. Sorry, bad call.
by Spaceghost on Sep 17, 2011 4:23 PM CDT reply actions
Goodwin hits that kid lower and his head rolls out of bounds.
by triplehorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:25 PM CDT reply actions
Perhaps it was an illegal block, if that’s how they’re calling it.
My point is that is most certainly not a personal foul. There’s a difference.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:26 PM CDT reply actions
That Goodwin block reminds me of the Quan Cosby block at the TX-OU game a few years back….less the penalty flag
by Patrick on Sep 17, 2011 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
You think that kid saw birds, stars, or both?
by Secret Squirrel on Sep 17, 2011 4:27 PM CDT reply actions
he saw little thanks for playing trophies that they hand out to every kid in pasadena for not pissing down their legs whenever a plane flies over
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 4:28 PM CDT reply actions
Na, that flag gets called all the time… you just can’t blind-side anyone up high anymore….
It may be football, but not anymore. The days of a defender getting wiped out running up the sidelines are probably over.
@ Bruin… not unclassy. Quit crying about it. Its a new rule that everyone is getting used to.
by bHero on Sep 17, 2011 4:29 PM CDT reply actions
excellent points and fair enough. Defo not a cheap shot, just speed + poor blocking technique + poor blockee awareness + poorly fastened helmet = HOLY SHIT
by withaplum on Sep 17, 2011 4:30 PM CDT reply actions
For you Random Bruin alum:
[img]http://www.vagisil.com/images/bg-others-wherebuy.png[/img]
by 2xHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
Not to be the dick but let’s move on from the block call. Can we get to discussing our approach in the second half?
D- Keep everything in front, stop the run?
O- don’t take the foot off the petal. Don’t go into protect the lead mode.
Mas Vacarro por favor.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:31 PM CDT reply actions
They threw the flag because Goodwin stood over him and said “Track guys are soft, huh?”
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 4:32 PM CDT reply actions
There was no helmit to helmet, that was a shouder pad, buckle you chinstrap Bruin. Case is the QB i said he was, the nay sayers are eating grass right now.
by MONTY on Sep 17, 2011 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
@craig – definately agree on the O-plan… would hate to see us channel Bronco in the second half.
by bHero on Sep 17, 2011 4:33 PM CDT reply actions
Our tackling has been ridiculously improved from years past. I’ve particularly noticed it in the secondary; there have been a couple of plays that would have extended drives if not for solid tackling, especially in the open field.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
Mattdubya-
He’ll always have that participation trophy to put on the mantle though…
by Secret Squirrel on Sep 17, 2011 4:34 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed Jabba. Amazing how well we play when our coaches have us prepared. Focused, few penalties, executing, good tackling. impressive
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
The tackling is improved for one part because you have corners out there now that actually don’t mind making contact.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
I remember a few year ago hearing Texas compared to Virginia Tech and that UT, at the time, had better stats in blocked kicks and punts than VT.
When was the last time we had great special teams play? Anyone else notice a drop-off there?
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
Have I imagined the special teamers for every single team we’ve played for at least the last season and a half getting imbued with magical powers, or is something going on there?
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:38 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA chipping away. Need the running game to power us down the field for a TD that turns the momentum and puts doubt into UCLA.
Let’s go OLine.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
Well, I hope this doesn’t come down to their guy lining up for a game-winning 55-yard FG.
by mookiepatookis on Sep 17, 2011 4:39 PM CDT reply actions
UCLA has 8 in the box on that 1st down run and we still picked up 9.
Nice boys
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:42 PM CDT reply actions
Wow the football gods are with McCoy today!!!
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
That was lucky as hell but I’ll take it. Thank you Mike Davis.
by bigdukesix on Sep 17, 2011 4:43 PM CDT reply actions
lol mccoy is leading a charmed life right now…there’s that lack of arm strength we’ve heard about.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
The football gods did not like that personal foul before the half.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
I’ve been saying it since the spring game. Case McCoy throws deep ball ducks that should be intercepted, but he’s got amazing luck. Great job Mike Davis.
by Simms to Gilbert on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Wow. Great playcall. Horrible pass. Lovely result.
by Colby on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Waiting for Random Bruin to tell us the pass won’t count because McCoy didn’t call the bank.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 4:44 PM CDT reply actions
Harsin is worth every single penny we paid. In fact, we got a deal.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
I think if it came down to it, I’d rather have Shipley under center than Floyd…
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
WOW! What ridiculous luck young McCoy just had. Should have been intercepted.
Touchdown! I love these well executed “trick” plays.
by UTomlinson on Sep 17, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
Woo hooooooooooo!
Nice trickeration blended with brute strength. Impressive.
by Spaceghost on Sep 17, 2011 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
That was pretty close to a 50/50 ball on Case’s long throw – it was underthrown, and as it hit the DB’s hands it should have been picked, but Davis HAS to come back and fight for that ball at least a little bit. Oh well – it all worked out.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
The discussion on this site during the offseason is being played out before our very eyes:
Brian Harsin + talent level at Texas = wonders.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:46 PM CDT reply actions
I predicted 3 TD catches for our TE…just forgot to tell anybody.
by horninexile on Sep 17, 2011 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
I have to think UCLA’s D caves in the fourth. Just keep giving them a steady dose of #28.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
Random Bruin, is it legal for WRs to throw TD passes? Please advise. Thx.
by Gilberto Verde on Sep 17, 2011 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
So refreshing to see strategy and unpredictability in our offense so far under Harsin.
by Spaceghost on Sep 17, 2011 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Damn, we gotta cover kicks better than that, but the kick was poor.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
We don’t have four guys on kick cover that want to come down and hit ANYONE – blocker, returner, ANYONE.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:48 PM CDT reply actions
Can we just line up Shipley in the wildcat? I think he throws better than Ash or McCoy.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Special teams might be a focus this week in practice me thinks
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
Basically, “Boise State Trickery” is what idiots like Bob Davie call playing intelligent football.
by Mat on Sep 17, 2011 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
We’re gambling with the LB blitz on every play, vulnerable to a screen.
by Colby on Sep 17, 2011 4:51 PM CDT reply actions
Still gashing us. Ugh, this is killing me.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Our DT’s aren’t playing consistent
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:52 PM CDT reply actions
Killing us up the middle. Assignments, men, assignments
by Hoyahorn on Sep 17, 2011 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Our DE’s are nonexistent so far this year. Jeffcoat looks lost.
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 4:54 PM CDT reply actions
Alright Manny, let’s see your goal line antics.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Um, refs . . . wanna blow the whistle maybe?
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Looks like we may have stunted on that play now that I see the replay.
Also, I’ve moved from beer to Maker’s now that we are in the 2nd half. Yes, I’m man enough to accept the Neuheisel challenge to battle my liver. In the best memories of Dennis Erickson for sure.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
Gotta answer again. D hasn’t played well since the second quarter.
by 53 Veer Pass on Sep 17, 2011 4:56 PM CDT reply actions
If we don’t see Edmond next series I hope we find out why at the PC.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 4:57 PM CDT reply actions
LSU has a really, really sick front line. Texas, uhm, not LSU.
Mack does not look happy.
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone versed in the X’s and O’s tell us why our D is giving yards after half time? A UCLA adjustment? Our non execution? We’re playing 546 freshman?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
And our kickoff return team is terrible. Who coaches special teams?
by RS on Sep 17, 2011 5:00 PM CDT reply actions
I know we have athletes top to bottom on UCLA – why do their youngsters want it 3x as bad as ours do on STs?
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
Poor throw. Shipley probably would have gotten a first down.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 5:01 PM CDT reply actions
If we can stop any RB this year we have a chance. Diaz is assuming they have to pass to stay in the game with us and has everyone over-running the RB.
by Flash on Sep 17, 2011 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
There have been times this game when I think October 8th could be very, very interesting.
Then something happens and I think next week in Aimes could be very, very interesting.
Have a feeling with this team they are going to beat someone they shouldn’t and might put up a pretty good number doing it and they look as if they could get lit up badly by someone left on their schedule if they don’t iron some things out.
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 17, 2011 5:02 PM CDT reply actions
As I said, our special teams was once a strength, but dropped off like everything else in the past 2 years.
Unfortunately, it seems as though ST has not been adequately addressed in the Overhaul like O and D.
I know it’s a “process” but I’m a Texas fan; I can’t help having a certain level of dissatisfaction with less than perfect football.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 5:03 PM CDT reply actions
Love the Harsin call on 3rd and 2. Run it down their throats.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
Has Malcolm been TFL’d any this year?
Always manages to make lemonade regardless the lemons he’s dealt.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:04 PM CDT reply actions
We’ve finally figured out how to keep Fozzy healthy – exclusively call plays for him where he scores untouched.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
We look so much faster than them. I thought UCLA was suppose to have speed. I know Fozzy is quick, but he flat out burned them on that touchdown.
by UTomlinson on Sep 17, 2011 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
Offensive masterclass by HarsinWhite. So many points with no credible threat of a downfield throw. Awesome.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
special teams isn’t a process it’s effort and discipline. mack’s coaching them himself. anybody shocked?
also great run fozzy. how cool was that
by mattdubya on Sep 17, 2011 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
Poor LHScott.
Lots to break down.
Good thing he has two weeks.
;-)
by Godot on Sep 17, 2011 5:05 PM CDT reply actions
Wow.
Just had a Ramonce Rose Bowl TD flashback.
Thank you, Fozzie.
by Palmettohorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Whittaker’s new role may actually raise his NFL stock more than if we kept in a more traditional role. I’ve always liked him – great to see him used intelligently, in a role that takes his strengths into account.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
we’re a lot better than we could have imagined. excellent, excellent coaching. going 5-7 is the best thing that could ever have happened to us. the next 4 years are going to be pretty damn fun
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 5:06 PM CDT reply actions
Nice assignment defending by Vaccaro and, holy shit, Blake Gideon.
by Colby on Sep 17, 2011 5:08 PM CDT reply actions
who was the DT that made great penetration there?
by Art Vandelay on Sep 17, 2011 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Thoughts so far through 3?
Sound off
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:09 PM CDT reply actions
Art Vandelay said: September 17th, 2011 at 3:09 pm
who was the DT that made great penetration there?
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#99, umm, Roy Miller? I kid, of course. I think his assignment was pulling on that play, though.
by Colby on Sep 17, 2011 5:11 PM CDT reply actions
Kenny V is all over the place. Great stop on the option.
by Secret Squirrel on Sep 17, 2011 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
El Barco- That’s what she said.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:12 PM CDT reply actions
I don’t think it’s regression to the mean. I just think it’s a whole different thing to learn to play with a lead. They’re not used to that . . .
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 5:15 PM CDT reply actions
Not that mad at the fumble…he could have secured the ball better…but it was a nearly perfect hit.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:16 PM CDT reply actions
That kind of pursuit play is where Keenan shines.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:17 PM CDT reply actions
I think that’s a fumble but I hope it’s incomplete. Big time shot by Phillips – can’t believe how physical this young secondary is playing.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Love the Tejas Fight at the Rose Bowl.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:20 PM CDT reply actions
I have seen some negativity and complaints about our team on this thread and I just have to say, “We are beating UCLA! Eat it up, people!”
by burntorangejuice on Sep 17, 2011 5:21 PM CDT reply actions
Cade McNown crying in the corner?
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:22 PM CDT reply actions
Can we just give the ball to MB on 3rd and 1….seriously. MB on that last carry gets the first down.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:24 PM CDT reply actions
3rd down efficiency is a pretty good measure for an offense. 10 of 12 for Texas; 3 of 11 for UCLA
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
I’d also say that UCLA switching running backs was a big factor in their 2nd half success. Coleman is getting way more touches now, and is gashing our defense.
by PartyTimeExcellent on Sep 17, 2011 5:25 PM CDT reply actions
craigbiggiosdirtyuniform said: September 17th, 2011 at 3:24 pm
Harsin HCIW?
^THIS PLEASE.
by CZW on Sep 17, 2011 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
It really seems like we’ve been getting great penetration almost the entire game.
Benny gives us great staying power, IMO.
by Spaceghost on Sep 17, 2011 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
Good God, Bob Davies sucks! The UCLA team has to be happy knowing that win or lose, Davies will be in the locker room to blow the entire team after the game. Geez. Can we use some LHN funds to get a semi professional announcing crew?
by Mitchell on Sep 17, 2011 5:26 PM CDT reply actions
Vaccaro is a best!
Robinson having a good game.
HORNS baby! from Hawaii!!!
by Bnos808 on Sep 17, 2011 5:27 PM CDT reply actions
Really like the strong response from the D in the 4th
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:28 PM CDT reply actions
Clearly this game was over after the last Texas TD. ucLa going through the motions now.
by Longhorn NY on Sep 17, 2011 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
And we’re really bringing the wood with Manny’s stiff defense.
by Spaceghost on Sep 17, 2011 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
Great game and should be a good result. However I hope the coaches are able to bring the team back to earth ready for next week. Iowa State will be a lot tougher, and will not make as many key errors as UCLA. So far I give the offense a B+ an the defense a B. Great progress for this team. I hope we continue.
by Pistol on Sep 17, 2011 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
Our D perplexes laymen like me. Open lanes and uncovered assignments (it seems)lead to yardage and then our D comes up with the important play in the most critical of situation.
I’ll need to review Longhornscott’s breakdown of our D more to understand.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:31 PM CDT reply actions
55% rushing; 45% passing. by the end of that game it may be 60/40. Good recipe for winning.
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
My fav Davie quote of the day: (at 11:34 – 2 sec before our first TD) “I don’t think we’re going to see a lot of points in this game today”.
by Chris on Sep 17, 2011 5:37 PM CDT reply actions
Can’t wait to hear the BC write up of our sch first Marker’s emtaic plan of attach on both sides of the ball. My first Maker’s thought…5 out of 5. Outstanding…insert superlative here.
Mack may have been forced to make changes, but he damn sure hired the best he could.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:39 PM CDT reply actions
Good lord. Sorry about the typos. Maker’s don’t make for spelling goodness.
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:40 PM CDT reply actions
I’m sorry but the frowning Asians fucking cracked me up. Wonder what the AA enrollment is up to at UCLA these days.
by 2xHorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
Great block by Berryhill on the MLB on Cody’s TD. UCLA might not have given up, but they have let up.
by Nvrfrgt63 on Sep 17, 2011 5:43 PM CDT reply actions
it’s shocking that our offense is this good this early (really, the same could be said for defense). maybe byu is top 25 talent by the end of the year, but right now we can’t get too amped up over the quality of opponents. obviously, ou will be the big test. but this is awfully impressive.
by Noonan on Sep 17, 2011 5:44 PM CDT reply actions
Great win punctuated by a downcast Skippy trudging to the locker room.
A lot to like in this one.
by nobis60 on Sep 17, 2011 5:51 PM CDT reply actions
My initial take…
Excelsior! The ST and D needs a bit of tweaking but hard to argue with this performance.
Let’s celebrate boys!
by craigbiggiosdirtyuniform on Sep 17, 2011 5:52 PM CDT reply actions
I kind of wish our DBs would have gotten a better test from the UCLA QB and receivers. Its not gonna be that easy in conference.
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
That being said…..
TEXAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAS
by SmuHorn on Sep 17, 2011 5:53 PM CDT reply actions
Agreed that we can’t get too excited; I think we all feel a bit like a spouse who has been cheated on and is learning to trust again. (c.f. Nebraska game followed by Iowa State game last year).
The point is that we’re obviously making huge strides, thanks to the coaching changes.
by Jabba T. Hug on Sep 17, 2011 5:55 PM CDT reply actions
Very, very nice.
I still don’t trust Case (I never really trusted Colt, either), but darn if we won’t win a ton of games with him under center.
However, championships are what it’s all about…this is a starting point.
Hook ’em!
by uthookem on Sep 17, 2011 6:05 PM CDT reply actions
The Case McCoy luck is his receivers wanting to catch his pass. simple as that.
by MONTY on Sep 17, 2011 6:08 PM CDT reply actions
great game. time to be happy. we scored 49 points on the road. awesome.
by godzillatron on Sep 17, 2011 6:12 PM CDT reply actions
84 yards rushing in the 4th quarter. that shit is clutch
by godzillatron on Sep 17, 2011 6:14 PM CDT reply actions
Bring back the “Oh. My. God.” girl.
She has new relevance as of today.
by Louis L'am Jones on Sep 17, 2011 6:15 PM CDT reply actions
Is it just me or does Mack Brown look like he’s put on about 10 lbs and is now rocking a mini-spare tire – maybe he should see Bennie Wylie
by Arriviste on Sep 17, 2011 6:19 PM CDT reply actions
Amazing what a competent coaching staff can accomplish with talent
by CD on Sep 17, 2011 6:32 PM CDT reply actions
The Case McCoy luck is his receivers wanting to catch his pass. simple as that.
They want to catch his passes so badly that they will opposing DBs to drop would-be interceptions. As magical as that!
Now that I have the sarcasm out of the way, great win. We’re getting better.
by bigdukesix on Sep 17, 2011 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
Just finished watching the game on DVR…Baby Duty!
Oh waiter, I’d like to order a large humble pie, with a side of Crow…extra well done.
Damn fine game management by Case McCoy. I’m on record as an Ash guy (who also did well in his spot duty). Just transplant GG’s arm to Case & we’ve got our manager, er, QB. Have to give credit where it’s due. Case did well.
Other thoughts:
- I’m so happy the Staff finally incorporated the TE into the game plan. I’m also on record for calling for that, as they are a young QB’s best friend. I was calling for Irby to get his 1st reception, little did I know that DJ Grant was going to have his coming out party.
- HarsinWhite devised the PERFECT game plan for both QBs. Way to keep it conservative and adjust as the game wore on.
- The platoon of RB’s (Fozzy, MB1, Cody, DJ, and Bergeron in mop-up duty. Way to break the century mark Malcolm.
- Way to punch UCLA in the mouth and nuts with that 287 yards of rushing!
- When is the last time we had a 100 yrd rusher?
- Manny dialed-up some blitzes “for that ass!” Across the board, the guys did well…Especially the back 7!
- Jaxon and MB1 showed that they are indeed human, but showed poise and grit later in the game.
- I really liked Goodwin’s decleater on the crack back block the sprung Mike Davis.
I think we are in good shape! McCoy-Ash is a very workable combo…Although, with the way that Case managed the game, he deserves the bulk of the snaps against ISU.
Hook ’Em baby!!!!!!!!
by D.C. Horn on Sep 17, 2011 6:39 PM CDT reply actions
Not sure you could call it a crackback block. It was text book even by today’s standards. Davie and his buddy did a major slander job on Marquis.
by g'69 on Sep 17, 2011 7:15 PM CDT reply actions
Where was Steve Edmond? Hope he wasn’t suspended or something like that…could have used him to stop those runs up the middle.
by ValleyLonghorn on Sep 17, 2011 7:29 PM CDT reply actions
Crazy realignment Idea
http://www.burntorangenation.com/2011/9/17/2432198/crazy-realignment-idea
by Future on Sep 17, 2011 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
Future, we’re talking about football here, brah.
by unsub1 on Sep 17, 2011 9:22 PM CDT reply actions
I lifted this from BON.
Make your own assessment but looks like shoulder to the chest to me.
Pretty salty for a track star.
http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/810314/GOODWINBLOCK.gif
by coyote on Sep 17, 2011 10:47 PM CDT reply actions
Best laid plans… All fell apart.
Just back from ACL, dvr is a no go. Anyone know where I can download or watch the game? Watch ESPN app says it’s a blackout here in Austin…
Help?
by Cult McCoy on Sep 17, 2011 11:13 PM CDT reply actions
Just returned from semi-party welcoming home the Boatmen from their summer work on the headwaters of the Arkansas, watched game but unable to participate in thread. Good to see additional consumers joining me in my crow and humble pie repast… Maybe Case is just lucky, but the result is what counts, yah?
Having suffered through a wilderness of non-blocking WR’s for so long, I am extremely EXTREMELY gruntled to see a Decleater-Per-Game happening, and looking forward to an accelerating pace. Bullshit call imo – not a foul.
BYU looks like shit. Disgruntled.
by Tex Long on Sep 17, 2011 11:16 PM CDT reply actions
Ash said that Case has “it”. I said the same thing to my kids and grandkids as we were watching the game today. Case is really hard to sack, is able to figure out the right target (under extreme pressure), and throws an accurate and very easy to catch pass. Like Colt, he thrives on chaos and is a play maker.
Colt and Case both have this amazing ability to process seemingly chaotic 3D space and figure out the patterns. This ability is extremely useful both for finding open receivers and open field running. We haven’t seen it yet, but my guess is that Case is pretty good at ad hoc QB draws.
Case throws very well on the run and the coaches should frequently somewhat randomly move the pocket and also have Case roll out a bunch. It will make it even tougher to sack Colt and will be great at setting up blocks for the OL and runs for the runners.
by Kafka on Sep 17, 2011 11:19 PM CDT reply actions
Eschew proper names. “McCoy” and “Shipley”, nada mas.
by Tex Long on Sep 17, 2011 11:24 PM CDT reply actions
Bergeron looks very quick for a big guy.
Fozzy looked great today, very quick.
The horns have so much running talent that it is quite easy for them to have excellent runners at every skill position. For example: M. Brown at TB, Cody or Bergeron at FB, Ship, Fozzy, and Goodwin at WR. The foe’s D can’t focus on any single running threat because there are so any different threats to run.
by Kafka on Sep 17, 2011 11:30 PM CDT reply actions
Case really solidified his hold on the starting QB position today. He will be the outright 1st string QB vs ISU and Ash will move to 2nd string QB on the depth chart (as opposed to being ORed with Case).
by Kafka on Sep 17, 2011 11:36 PM CDT reply actions
Case had a very good game today, and Ash was also very effective when he was in the game. I like the fake zone read quick slants that he threw today. He needs to continue to play meaningful snaps. Let’s not regress to the past when the present and future is so bright. Most meaningful stat of this game: we scored 49 points and only threw 19 passes. That’s incomprehensible based on the last three years of rushing futility!
Kenny Vacarro is Michael Huff with a nasty attitude. He owns our defense! With Bryan Harsin in the booth, we have a chance against every team left on our schedule. I’m not selling Diaz short, but can you even comprehend the turnaround in our running game? I’m gonna have a double Sheep Dip neat and go to sleep dreaming of Johnathan Gray and Malcolm Brown on our roster next year.
Iowa State is in deep shit!
by Jake Lonergan on Sep 17, 2011 11:48 PM CDT reply actions
Ut07, wasn’t as bad as it sounds, I promise. Game was on a huge screen in the only tent with decent beer on tap. Lots of Horns present, stepped out for music at half and felt like I had it all.
Except for the (lack of) replay, it was really an elegant plan…
by Cult McCoy on Sep 17, 2011 11:58 PM CDT reply actions
Agree that Ash needs to keep playing and developing. One big hit is all it takes to turn Ash into the starting QB. On an O that is so focused on the run, Ash is a big asset at QB (yet another runner that the D has to respect).
by Kafka on Sep 17, 2011 11:58 PM CDT reply actions
Dang – 54-10 and time left for another score? I’m hoping we don’t see Utah anytime soon. USC must be halfway decent… or maybe we just beat the living shit out of BYU and they haven’t recovered yet?
by Tex Long on Sep 17, 2011 11:59 PM CDT reply actions
One thing that is impressive about Case is that he is so good at getting us into the right play. One time today it was 3rd and one and UCLA put 8 men in the box. I predicted to my son that Case was going to throw for the first down. Case did throw a little soft pass over the 8 men in the box and it was an easy big completion.
by Kafka on Sep 18, 2011 12:02 AM CDT reply actions
Case (like Colt) seems to thrive on chaos. Against a really good D which our OL is not able to block, the ability to flourish in chaotic situations will be critical. GD’s traditional approach was to assume that the pocket was going to hold up and that the UT QB would have enough time to find one of his 3 or 4 or 5 WRs open downfield. I call this the Maginot Line approach.
The problem, of course, is that the elite D’s always find a way around your Maginot Line (i.e. the OL), thus destroying the foundation of this O strategy. It is great to have a QB with a rocket arm and WRs that run splendid patterns but all is for naught unless the OL can protect that pocket.
Much better to have a QB who can figure out how to attack the excellent D’s weakest point on that play with a quick pass or run and who can extend a play with some adroit scrambling. A QB who throws a soft, easy to catch pass is vastly superior in the short passing game to a QB with a rocket arm who puts too much heat on his short passes. These easy to catch passes make it easier to play explosive runners whose pass catching ability is not their strong point (i.e. turns them into receiving threats, making them multiple dimension threats).
As always, the QB’s best friend is an outstanding run O that forces the foe’s D to deploy run stopping players who have to focus first on stopping the run.
by Kafka on Sep 18, 2011 12:30 AM CDT reply actions
You must see this…not TX/Ucla, but priceless
http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-football/2011/9/17/2432442/photo-bob-stoops-reaches-stoopsface-pinnacle
by java on Sep 18, 2011 2:10 AM CDT reply actions
java:
That gif/picture is making the rounds on every OU board. Even we have to appreciate the hilariousness. There’s one thread I know of inspired by it that’s called “Post your face during the FG attempt”. That’s not even the best one. This one has the epic fail facepalm at the end.
by NateHeupel on Sep 18, 2011 10:10 AM CDT reply actions
Nate, I can’t imagine what he is thinking during that time span. It is truly one for the ages.
Hook ’em!
by java on Sep 18, 2011 10:48 AM CDT reply actions
Offense: looking better every week.
Defense: looking better every week.
Special Teams: looking last last year.
Which one is Mack running?
by Fong the Merciless on Sep 18, 2011 11:36 AM CDT reply actions
7 turnovers, 2 taken back for scores, and 2 setting up your opponent inside your own ten have a tendency to take a close game at half to a 40+ loss
by Davey O'Brien on Sep 18, 2011 2:44 PM CDT reply actions
Hey this is a good looking site, is wordpress? Forgive me for the foolish question but if so, what theme is? Thanks!
by Cornelius Brokaw on Dec 8, 2011 11:19 PM CST reply actions
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