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Ok, who lost their sock?

Meh, they typically struggle facing a QB who can throw. And really have problems facing one who can run AND throw. Stat building against Middle Tennessee State, Austin Peay and UMass doesn’t intimidate me. Nor does beating South Carolina, Vanderbilt or Georgia Tech. We too would have some gaudy numbers facing those same teams. And we too have athletic players. So it comes down to Sam’s health. If Sam is healthy they do not have a 14 point advantage. Besides, 14 is fucking ridiculous.

Getting mine through a friend in the Georgia alumni group located here in Augusta. Which surprisingly are usually pretty good seats for any Georgia game. But I’m just asking for a single seat, which will be dead in the middle of those nut sniffers.

Well, I can’t speak for the team. But I’m part of the motor home brigade that is planning to be there if everything works out. And I can tell you that of the 14 motor homes in the ol’ convoy. I’m the only Texas guy in that entire group. However, surprisingly they actually are all keeping their talk somewhat tempered? Which anyone who knows their fan base knows that is a bit unusual. It could be Alabama hang over. Or maybe there is a little concern matching up against us. Either way, it would be a glorious ride home with a win.

Yes, yes she is.

He sure left it better then he found it.

Michigan at 7? Florida at 10? LSU at 11 aggy at, fuck they shouldn’t be ranked? I would take even money against any of those tomato cans.

As long as we embrace the Bowl system the answer to your question is never. Those in charge still talk of the failed experience of being forced to take UConn in years ago against OU. The numbers were so bad for that game that they all agreeed without ever having a meeting, or writing anything down. That they would never allow that to happen again. One could actually argue that it was that scenario that led us to realignment. The Big East was on life support, but still owned a precious Bowl tie in. The only way to rid the Bowls of that obligation was to somehow get rid of the Big East and their automatic bid. Research that mess and you will agree that it is the Bowls, not the universities or TV that currently call the shots on who plays and who does not.

And when SOS after beating Dabo five times in a row up with a dead program like South Carolina. Decides to quit coaching because he knew Dabo sold his soul to become by proxy a SEC recruiting machine. SOS knew full well that the power at South Carolina would never sign off on allowing an arms race. There are still s few SEC teams that actually believe in sports, but not the cut throat cheating many of the power teams of the SEC adhere to. And why those same teams have never, will never compete for a conference championship.

I have to live here. If there was ever a game that rivals my passion of Texas OU, it will be this one. Please, please let us win this one game. I don’t care if it is by a single point, just win this game.

The also ran breakdowns. And that is only a political call to keep from anyone accusing them of turning this into the WWF.

Like it was in 2013? Why do people keep forgetting, or just want to be in denial that OU still has scoreboard on Saban and Alabama?

That’s actually ironic. It is the same number Alabama was favored over OU in 2013.

Why should they care? Haven’t you been watching? No one can beat them. Hell, some say they could play and beat an NFL franchise. I find that to be a ridiculous statement, but it is said. In fact it was just said not 30 minutes ago by two of the individuals currently hosting the playoff show on ESPN.

Boy, it didn’t take long for Alabama to make sure they didn’t have to play in Dallas.

LJH is going to be a hell of a pro. Any team that drafts him will improve on that side of the ball immediately. I think a better version of Julio Jones.

You win man. Thanks.

Of course Riley inherited a better situation. And? I never said he didn’t. But I sure as fuck would argue that he took a aggy reject and turned him into a fucking Heisman candidate. That is coaching bubba, whether you want to acknowledge it or not. And he moved quickly when he had to dump the baggage of his predecessor in Mike Stoops. And if what we saw yesterday is any indication, those fuckers are getting better. And what does “getting credit” even mean? You do understand that coaching is a results based occupation, don’t you? You don’t become part of the top 5% of earning occupations by getting better. You turn it around, now. If we lose the bowl game we will basically have lost as many games as we did last year. That is not much of anything to write home about. It has been 10 years since the University of Texas won what many on this site call a shitty conference. 10 years is a long dam time. Herman is in year two of a five year contract. He still has time, the question CDC will have is asking if Herman is on schedule. It doesn’t matter what I think.

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Obviously more times then you, Or you too would be aware of just how different he has become. Urban Meyer was not always what we see today. There was a time he was a far more stoic and confident coach on the sideline. A quality he displayed while brakeing a foot off in Stoops ass for a title. What changed? My guess would be everything from Aaron Hernandez to covering up wife beating. And what happens to many men when they get a part of their lives where they reflect on what they have done, what they have not done, and what they should have done. It’ll happen to you as well. But then again that wasn’t my point. You don’t get to choose which you would rather have. Herman now has a losing record to his most hated rival. He has lost three times as many games as Riley over the same period, and depending on how today shakes out he may be behind 0-2 on getting his team to the playoffs at a University whose fan base can never seem to quit talking about how much they have. All while suffering year after year at a sport they (we) all love. Honestly, how is Texas not part of the conversation when absolutely no one debates all of the built in advantages they (we) supposedly have? The pressure on Herman this morning is intense. And it shows. And he had a chance to change the narrative when he beat Riley head to head in October. But then explicitly drops two games, that most of us believe should have been wins against OSU and WV. And the part that is really hard to understand is OSU had OU beat! But they didn’t win, and Riley was cool as hell under that stress. If a part of you can’t find at least some redeeming quality in that, i surrender. As I will never be able to make you see why one guy seems to get all the luck, and the other continues to come up just a tad short.

The conversation between CDC and Herman this week will be intense if he is what I think he is. As I have said in other threads there is now enough data for CDC to point to specific behavior that he will ask Herman to find a way to correct. Everything from his sideline demeanor, to finding a way to put the Zack Smith saga behind him. Stop with the OK cool shit. And move past it. Herman is a good coach. But he wears his emotions on his sleeve. He worries about things he can’t control, and he is a pinball machine during the flow of the game. Which is amazing that it doesn’t appear to impact Sam. Who can smile even under the most difficult of circumstances. For Herman to succeed at Texas he must find a way to become more of the CEO type we eventually hated in Mack. If not for the team, for Tom’s health. He is not one of the boys. He is in a leadership position. And throwing your hands in the air screaming we’re all going to die when something goes to hell does not reassure the troops. Staying calm and following the plan is far more effective.

I believe distractions play a part. Just as I believe that Herman has not yet shown to be capable of controlling his emotions during the game. He is a damn basket case during the game. He gets way to high when good things happen. And almost gets depressive when things go to hell. The difference between Herman and Riley’s composure during a game are visually night and day. We can also debate the issue of infidelity issues between him and his wife. As well as the Zack Smith debacle. But, you can bet she doesn’t let Herman forget any of that. Every time the OK cool, Hook em pops up we laugh, she probably doesn’t. As it reminds her, which I’m sure reminds Herman she has that hanging over his head. If you have been, or are married you know that can be debilitating on ones mental health. Because it is a constant reminder of where your marriage has been and where it could go if she decides to cut and run. Something of that nature that could be used against you at any time has got to create a shit load of pressure in a marriage. Next is his inability to control his emotions on the sideline during the game, it is becoming a liability. He simply can’t stop worrying about the final results while still playing the fucking game. He has been around far too long to have not moved past that. The obvious answer is to simply keep focused. Yet he appears to be unable to do that. Instead he chooses to dwell on the negativity. He needs a sports psychologist in the worse way. Compared to Riley who keeps almost every emotion close to the vest. And uses his game play card as a totem. When something bad happens watch what he immediately does next. Out comes the index card and you see him studying it. I believe that is his controlling mechanism, his way to force himself to refocus on the task at hand. And not dwell on what he can’t control. He does this better then many of the CEO’s of companies I have worked for. And why he is getting looked at for bigger jobs. He excludes confidence and expects his charges to behave in the same way. Quite remarkable for one so young. OU got really fucking lucky to find the guy.

OU made better adjustments from the first game to yesterday’s game. They targeted a specific area and they showed improvement. The simple fact we scored half as much shows that. Though I also believe Sam was playing hurt. Which contributed to the scoring total. I also will never believe that they have a talent edge. But I do believe, at least as of now, that they have a game day coaching advantage. I’m sorry if some don’t see it, but Herman gets pretty tight in the shorts when the pressure of the game ratchets up. He needs to take a couple of Xanax to settle down before kick off. And is a credit to Sam who seems to not let his head coach’s fear filter over to his play.

Exactly. We too would look super badass if we played Austin Peay, Middle Tennessee State, and UMass. And lost by 20 to a LSU team that aggy managed to put 74 points on. Fuck Georgia and fuck Herbstreit for trying to sell those frauds as a top four team. Yes they are a good team, but not the powerhouse ESPN is trying to make them out to be. Their quality wins consist of a shitty Florida team, and a one dimensional Kentucky team.

My first guess would be losing not one, not two, but three of their top running backs. Had they not, they would look even better offensively if they had Anderson services from day one. Because In truth they are a running team who just happens to pass the ball pretty well.