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It would definitely be great to have Studdard add some context and insights. His mean streak was both learned and innate, though, as his father and uncle were some of the meanest bastards ever to play at Texas (the Talberts are definitely high on the list). This OL group seems confused or overwhelmed at times. You want a competent and confident group playing with a mean streak, not a confused and overwhelmed group. A meaner version of Jones or Majors does not solved the botched plays everyone is referring to. It just makes Majors mess up the play faster or with more aplomb. No thanks. And, it seems mental more than physical/mean. Another key issue with Studdard: he was all about accountability. When he made a mistake he owned it; when others around him made mistakes, he made sure they understood the ramifications. Example: At the 2005 fall game, Young made a bad pass and the DB dropped an easy INT. Kasey walked 15 yards down the field yelling, "You need to make that play! You need to make that play!" Young was tapping his chest saying "my bad." He knew it. Kasey made sure the DB knew it, too.

Maybe. First, QBs are considerably more protected in practices and scrimmages than any other position. Not only do they have the red jersey, no one wants to be the guy who knocks QB1 out for the season. Card may have relied on that and "balled out" against the D. Second, our DL ain't that great, so he probably saw little pressure. Sarkisian likely learned more about Card and Thompson in the previous 12 days than he learned in the previous 8 months.

My observations, comments, fwiw (some has already been said) Coaching competency was night and day over what we've seen over the past 7 years. The first drive of 3rd quarter was a breath of fresh air. I only seem to recall disastrous 3-and-outs in similar situations in the recent past OL needs work ST was extremely well Brando is an idiot. In addition to all of the other other things mentioned above, he referred to Card as "Hudson Hudson" one time. With ULL down 20, he pointed out that ULL had more first downs than Texas. I guess he thought he needed to fill dead air. He did not. Whittington is a beast. Some have complained that he spends too much time lifting; his physical strength and overall athleticism will create mismatches Robinson, Johnson, and Robinson are really good (obvious comment) I thought I saw Sark said, "Wake the F*ck up" to the ginger (not shut). For as "smart" as everyone claims Napier is, the final ULL drive was foolish. It served zero purpose. Best case, you lose by 12. Worst case, you get someone injured. Lewis almost got injured on the final official play of the game. TCU scheduling Duquense is an embarrassment. Duquense is a D1 FCS team located in Pittsburgh. Their stadium has a capacity of 2200 (yes 2200). OU looked like dogshit. Historically, they improve significantly, but I hope they do not.

I am drinking a beer in a "sportsbar/brew-pub" and see the SEC halftime report (Tenn vs. Bowling Green) includes a confederacy of dunces led by Gene Chizik. I am too lazy to figure out the other 3 guys, but Chizik is doing most of the talking. And this does not reflect well on the other three. And, oh by the way, I cannot hear any of it. I just see Chizik talking the most. As such, it must suck.

@NeverMarryAStripper - do you mind sharing the alleged violation? It's OK if you tell me it is none of my business Anecdote: a friend had several run-ins with his HOA about "architecture violations" etc. He hired an attorney who advised that his best approach was to walk the neighborhood, look for violations, and document them. After 1-2 months, he would share these violations and request the HOA provide proof that they had actually acted to enforce said violations. If they did not, the attorney claimed he could file suit against the HOA for selectively enforcing deed restrictions and that one possibility was the dissolution of the HOA. Seemed like a lot of time and a lot of expense for an unlikely outcome. In concept, HOAs are a good idea. You've got folks investing a huge chunk of cash on a house and you want to make sure that someone does not run a used car lot out of his driveway or build a shanty town in his back yard. In practice, they are pains in the ass. You have management companies driving neighborhoods looking for a trifling violation. They send a notice and fine the owner. I could go on... I agree w/ putting the system on trial. This year the state of Texas adopted new laws affecting HOAs. Association cannot prohibit homeowner from installing a fence around a pool. Also cannot prohibit transparent metal-mesh framed enclosure. Association cannot prevent owner from installing security measures, like cameras, motion sensors and perimeter fencing. Caps fees for resale certificates at $375 All professionally managed HOAs must have a website with current versions of declaratory instruments Person cannot be on architecture committee (ACC) if (1) on HOA board (2) spouse of a board member or (3) living in same house as board member Owner can appeal ACC decision to board Board meeting notice requirement changed from 72 hours to 144 hours Any budget adoption meeting must be open meeting Association must solicit bids for any jobs costing more than $50k Association cannot report to a credit bureau if charges are disputed Rules on HOA violation hearings - all evidence presented BEFORE not at meeting. Owners may sue association in JP court for violation of any new statutes (how do they determine damages?) HOAs can no longer limit religious displays to front door only. Golf carts no longer need to have golf cart license in master planned community There are more -- I got tired of typing. Let's put the system on trial

Probably costing more because the guys in your pics seem to be standing around. That hole ain't going to dig itself. Reminds me of when we built a pool in our previous house in ~1999. Neighbor refused (his right) to allow us to use his property to access the back yard with a large backhoe (for efficient digging through rock). I agreed to rebuild his fence and compensate for any and all damage done to his property. Oh well, it's his right. Pool builder gives us 2 options: Hire a crane to lift a full-size backhoe over my house (twice, of course) use a bobcat w/ its mediocre jackhammer attachment Before he could even finish the sentence for option 1, I interrupted, "Uh, no. We are not going to do that." After an extended period of jackhammering from around 9a-4p, the pool builder starts getting calls about how loud it is and how long it is taking. After a few calls, he apologized and let the caller know that the job would have already been completed, but he was respecting the neighbor's wishes not to encroach on their property with a full-size backhoe. Once he gave details, the calls stopped. He was convinced it was the neighbor calling to complain. Regardless, pools are awesome and worth the money and hassle.

RIP Charlie Watts. Here is a perfect example of that: Waiting on a Friend. Mick's waiting for Keith to show up and they walk together to a bar. They get there and meet Ronnie and you have to look quick to see Bill and Charlie "hiding" behind a pole. About 30 seconds after Mick and Keith arrive, Bill stands up and appears to imitate a Mick dancing (2:58). Mick engages them around 3:22, almost forcing Charlie and Bill to be a part of the video. It's wonderful. EDIT: @Topper13 beat me to the punch. I'll still leave the link

Well, crap. Now that PASTE magazine has chimed in, I am going to have to stop watching. I was waiting... with... bated... breath... for their input. Now my mind is made up. My trite response: it is what it is. Citizen Kane? It is not. Comparing it to Full House is intellectual laziness. Hell, the Phoebe/breath scenes and Keeley chocolate scenes are better than any Full House scene. Yes, even ones with Aunt Becky.

3 if you include "Doesn't Matter"

Kansas is a liberator, not a destroyer. Kansas liberated Texas from Charlie Strong. Kansas will liberate Texas from the Big12.

And defense... Mack's first team included Casey Hampton, Shawn Rogers, Aaron Humphrey, DeAndre Lewis, Cedric Woodard, and Quentin Jammer.

Whitmire is the only one who seems to have a brain or any critical thinking capabilities. +1 University of Houston. I think....

Whitmire should have followed with, "Then why the fuck are you here wasting my time and taxpayer money?"

It's as much a mystery as the details of Pepper Hamilton's report. In case it has not been said recently: Screw Baylor.

Whitmire just destroying this buffoon representing Baylor. the Baylor athletic director. Baylor totally screwed the pooch here. Whitmire asked why he's not considering the best interests of other Texas schools - like Houston.

I wonder if Gottlieb uses his own credit card these days. Fwiw - Gottlieb went to Notre Dame. He stole a classmate's credit card and made numerous purchases. He transferred to Golden West College (CC in Huntington Beach, CA) and then to OSU. He occasionally has interesting perspectives on basketball, etc., but when he starts to talk about loyalty, responsibility, business, etc., it's comical. Sure, no one is the person he/she was at 20, but Gottlieb has made so many horrible public statements over time that it seems that he lacks the proper perspective or humility for the job he has.

Agree. Very professional. Shares facts about the state of Texas Tech, notes upward trajectory and pride in the direction it is going. Notes that he will always act in the best interest of the university, its athletics department, and its affiliates. It's almost like Schovanec realized that shitting on Texas and OU might not really help his cause. And he decided to stifle whatever tantrum he had brewing (if any at all) until he cooled off. Again, very professional.

This is the key takeaway. The impact of such a move is well above the level and responsibility of the AD - at any university. Even the most talented AD in the country would not be involved in the initial discussions. The stakes are too high. @closetojumping - when you refer to "adults" in this context, do you mean President + BOR? Are others involved?

Exactly. With the academic financial incentives at OU, there are likely more national merit scholars enrolled today than were enrolled in the 60s, 70s, and 80s combined.

This. Until 2011, every member of the Big10 was in the AAU. Today, Nebraska is the only Big10 member NOT in the AAU, as they were voted out in 2011. They would have have been admitted to the Big10 w/o the academic credentials. ISU and Kansas meet that requirement and could be the additions to get the Big10 to 16.

Culturally, they might fit better in the B1G (MSU, PSU , Michigan).

SIAP - ESPN pumping the Aggy/SEC relationship as "perfect fit." https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/31845340/how-texas-sec-college-football-top-conference-formed-perfect-fit There seems to be a great deal of revisionist history in there. It is typical offseason promotion... One especially odd reason for leaving the big12:

I think he misspelled COUNTY.

The comments are worth the trip over to reddit-land.

Looks like 2-man duck-duck-goose.