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Barking Carnival

TheMajor

The Kool-Aid Index

In order for me to avoid thoughts of suicide over the summer I have to talk myself into certain aspects of the Longhorn football team. Usually it’s some version of “Greg Davis will learn from his mistakes finally,” and it never seems to happen. But that + trampolines + water sprinklers makes for a happy […]

Why I’m An Optimist

Up until the latter half of 2004, I was a pessimist. Our teams never showed direction, our players never developed, and any team with good coaching seems to negate our talent advantages with ease. It peaked with the Washington St. Holiday Bowl, a game that should’ve ended Greg Davis’ career. It remains, to this day, […]

Be careful what you wish for…A review of Coaching Hires from 2002

I have been as guilty as anyone in getting frustrated with Mack Brown over the course of his 10-year tenure. I’ve even called for his head at several points. I want to say right now that I think those of you who assume we have to resort to a wine-sipping John Mackovic have […]

Major can still play

I didn’t need an Alabama player to confirm what I already know, but The Major could still play Div 1.
“Yeah, he can still bring it — he can still make all the throws,” Crimson Tide receiver Matt Caddell said.
Not only can he make all the throws, but there are some throws that only he can […]

Major news

Major Applewhite has been listed as a potential candidate for the vacant SMU head coaching job. The list was put together by Dallas Morning News staff writer Kate Hairopolous.
Major Applewhite: Alabama offensive coordinator and Texas-ex.
(Four jobs in 4 years?)
Terry Bowden: Former Auburn coach hasn’t coached in nine years.
(The one Bowden son who can coach.)
Dave Christensen: […]

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  • NateHeupel: BartonCreek, you're a sandbagging son of a bitch. Well done. Give me a second ...
  • Evil E: Outstanding analysis. Next time my wife questions my need to attend yet another...
  • p: I would actually rather play against an injured starter, than a healthy backup. ...
  • p: "The only way Kindle will fight through Loadholt is if Phil swallows him and Kin...
  • Show Horn: I think this is a defensive battle with a 24-21 win for either team. I thin...
  • Bob in Houston: I can get those OU rankings... gimme a little time......
  • p: New guy here........... No disrespect to OU fans, but OU hasn't been the s...
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  • fbomb: I went to the fair yesterday with the wife and kids and the old girl (the Cotton...

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