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I think Manning has a higher ceiling than QE and I think Manning is already the best deep ball passer Texas has ever had. But we've seen him struggle some in the short and intermediate passing game against shit defenses. Again, I suggest everyone go back and watch 'The Film Guy' breakdown of the first quarter and OU's scheme that confused Quinn. It was really solid and I'm betting they hadn't put it on film. They had a bye week to coach it and it was executed really well. I don't think Manning would have fared much better those first few possessions. Manning has yet to take a single snap against a quality defense and QE has taken a bunch over the last 3 seasons. Absent injury or flat multi-turnover disastrous start where it's clear it got to his head, I don't see any chance Arch is playing even if we come out slow

"The Film Guy" breakdown of what OU was doing with their secondary to confuse Quinn in the first quarter was good shit. I'm sure not the first time we've seen it but it was executed really well. Could tell a really well coached and prepared defense. It wasn't just that QE was 'rusty', they took away his pre-snap read and QE was slow to process it. I hope in hindsight it was good for him to get that kind of a test right off the bat after a month off, because those are plays a dialed in QE reads and makes.

That one and pretty sure one busted out when Yormark was on stage presenting the Big 12 championship trophy. That was also acceptable usage.

Right and I get with low limits it's hard to shift odds but seems a bit surprising as you would think there would be enough following data closely to flip it back at favorable odds. I had a private bookie back in the Obama/McCain election who had odds on the election back when I was betting far more frequently (haven't placed a bet outside of Vegas in years). There was a big shift to even right when Palin was announced which created some temporary momentum (before she became a liability). I put $1K down as soon as odds were even and it was easiest $1K I ever made. I'm not following polls closely, but if there is compelling data that is still reflecting Harris as a slight favorite, seems like there is good value to be had right now if one were inclined.

Maybe it's been discussed at length (I certainly miss pages of this thread of a time, so point me to a page number if I'm rehashing old shit) but can anyone explain the disconnect between the betting markets and polls? I'm not following closely so maybe a poll shift but most I've seen still seem to be predicting a narrow Harris win. But Trump appears to be a relatively comfortable favorite in the betting markets. I don't think presidential betting reflect the market the same extent as sports betting (with actual regulated books not taking bets + small $ limits, etc.) but still a bit surprising.

Neuheisal is the first national expert I've heard that picked Georgia (this AM on Sirius XM). His premise was our secondary just hasn't been tested at all (fair) and that he thinks Beck will be able to put up points on us. He also said he wouldn't be surprised if Texas wins or even if Texas wins comfortably and generally thinks it's going to be a great chess match/game, but that was where he was leaning (also noting Georgia is a bit more desperate and Kirby will have them amped up). I thought it was fair take I thought. I tend to agree if we lose it will resemble something similar to OU or UW game last year where we make some mistakes on offense and run into a hot QB. Our secondary and defense generally played poorly against OU but Penix Jr. was just on fire against us. Beck playing at an elite level he hasn't really showed yet this season with no turnovers is how we lose.

2 points the hard way

Got to score that!

I'm actually already doing that for our elementary auction and split tix with a buddy so pretty limited there.

I think the regular season is too long period given the grind of the playoffs but that's another discussion (not to mention would not work for the league economically to give up games). But I would gladly trade relevant sports in the middle of summer dead period in exchange for less overlap with football season. I love the Stars and hockey generally but college football Saturdays will always come first. I'm sure others feel the same about NFL. I think the NBA should do the same FWIW. Both sports lose a ton of potential viewers for Sat/Sun/Mon/Thur games during the fall (not to mention MLB post-season)

Nice work. I knew I would have nothing left in the tank after TX/OU game so sold first 2 games as well as next game. And I'll be in Austin for UGA Sat and then have stuff the next Sat as well. So who knows when I'll actually be able to make a damn game. Unpopular opinion but hockey season shouldn't start until mid-November. Fall is too damn busy.

LOL that is just perfect audio. I'll never understand why so many people continue to spend a shit ton of $$ and/or emotional energy on this franchise with that moron in charge. I would like to think maybe this debacle of a season and middle of the pack years that will follow would move the needle but nothing has changed in 20+ years and people keep lining that idiots pockets. I love the Stars, Rangers and Mavs but don't give 2 shits about the Cowboys and haven't for a long time and that interview is case and point why. He has absolutely no idea how to run a team and will just fire anyone that calls him out on his bullshit.

Particularly when scalpers have consistently managed to get around whatever bot protection is put in place to buy out all the mispriced inventory ahead of the general public. I have no issue with up front dynamic pricing at all. Now if people want to bitch about tickemaster up front fees or 3rd party resale fees being exorbitant then I'm here for it.

You don't think the artist or team consents to dynamic pricing at the initial sale and taking a cut? They are trying to capture that profit instead of scalpers

Yeah, I was 10. I had gone to games before but first 'big game' I really remember (at least recall understanding it was a really big deal). My biggest memory is my dad took me down to the drag afterwards with everyone going insane and I thought it was the craziest thing I've ever seen. Good times.

Of course this game should worry you. It's Georgia. The only team on our schedule with a comparable roster. They have an infinitely better offense than we have played to date. Tons of talent on D even if not playing to Kirby's standard. And they will effectively be playing for their season. I like our chances but Vegas has this as a close game for a reason. Winning the turnover battle will be huge in this one.

I was at both of those (although a kid for UH so hard to gauge). 08 was fantastic. Tech last year was solid. Bama '22 was elite despite being hot as hell. If you are adjusting for daytime/heat factor that might have been the best. If we bring that Bama energy to a night game watch out.

The indie rock purists are upset!

There were more than 6 scanners at C. Probably 10 or more. I've been on East Side more often and not and entry hasn't been much of an issue. I'm almost positive the last time I was on West gate B wasn't bad either so that is where I tried first before pivoting to C. I don't know how anyone could have predicted that the morons in charge of the cotton bowl would put (and then leave)10 or so scanners at C with only 2 at B but that's what they did. 45 minutes before scheduled kick should be plenty of time to be in line to get into stadium, even that stadium under construction, with borderline competent gameday management. But guess I'll just plan on at least an hour next year.

Not a name I've heard in well over a decade. I just figure CDC knew he didn't need to draw any more people outside the stadium than will already be down there for this one.

The fantastic sight lines from damn near any seat inside that stadium (unless behind a column) almost make up for the shitshow that is everything else. I'm optimistic they can improve some with these renovations. It doesn't have to be perfect and it should never be "comfortable". But it shouldn't be a shit show either. It's a pretty low bar.

The easiest method is to purchase from whichever third party resale site has the relationship with the team As the tix can be put up for sale via your ticketholder site and presumably transferred automatically upon purchase. For Texas games that is Seatgeak. For Stars/Mavs games, that is Ticketmaster for example.

I don't think many at all have any desire to ever see that game moved. We just want them to fix it or hire someone that is borderline competent to manage gameday. I'm perfectly fine with being uncomfortable and crowded. It should be. But running out of water at some locations before kickoff on a 95 degree day and wondering if you are going to make it in stadium in time despite being in line 50 minutes before kick shouldn't be that hard to fix.

All very true. But this is where CDC and Joe Castiglione have to just say no more excuses just fix it. You need to pay $100/hour to get enough people to show? Fucking do it. This wasn't my first rodeo. It was my 26th straight Texas OU. I'm well aware there is always a jam to get in if you want until 20 mins before kick so always start that process around 45 till kick and never saw anything like yesterday at Gate B. 2 ticket scanners and a cop with probably 7-10K people coming from 3 directions. I'm glad I trusted my instinct to fight back through everyone that came behind us and look for other options. Of course I didn't know if the other gate would be just as bad so it was a bit of a risk. Once that situation developed, it was a fireable offense to whomever was in charge to not pivot more scanners to that location and/or have SOMEONE direct traffic to Gate C that was 4X the size with 5 or 6X the ticket scanners and probably 1/3 the traffic. I noticed game didn't kick until closer to 2:45. I wonder if that was to let more people get in given the clusterfuck outside or just a TV thing?

My concern is that improvements can't fix general incompetency of whoever is in charge of managing gameday. Someone that had a year to plan around construction to make the best of it thought it would be a good idea to station a grand total of 2 ticket scanners at Gate B which is always a choke point. Pure idiocy.