2020 RB Bijan Robinson

The selling points would be the bag of cash that I would continue to send he and his family.

I don't have many users on ignore, but the list climbed by one today.

9 hours ago, Richter said:

You asked what the arguments are.  I gave you some.  Not really interested in debating them individually with you... just pointing out that there are plenty of things someone who wanted to sell the program could say.  Some whiny fan on the internet is seeing things only through an emotional lens is going to poke holes regardless.  It’s on this site every day. While it’s somewhat understandable, constantly spewing negativity like all is lost isn’t helping.  

so... you’re saying all is lost??

On 12/14/2019 at 11:06 AM, Richter said:

Well, you seem sad, so just to provide you with some arguments that someone who doesn’t give up so easily might use:

1. It makes no sense to disregard the non-football selling points, those are part of the decision.  This list would be way longer...
2. This staff is entering the 4th year, stats and draft history beyond that is irrelevant.  No person has even had the opportunity to be recruited by Herman’s staff, developed for 4 years, and drafted.  Mack Browns last years left the program with insufficient talent and then we had two coaching changes in 4 years and who knows how many coordinator changes.  Chuck Strong was the worst coach in school history.  None of those factors tell us anything about how this staff can develop players.
3. Yancy McKnight is showing physical development results, which are measurable.
4. Texas will always be a big name program, which provides ample opportunities to showcase your talent.
5. The road to a national title is theoretically easier from the Big 12.
6. The program is stocked with highly rated recruiting classes, so there is talent around you.  You won’t have to do it all yourself and iron sharpens iron.
7. However, some positions are thin, there are opportunities for playing time.
8. Texas has the resources to hire the best coaches and resources to promote your development.
9. you can be part of the legacy team that helps the program turn the corner
10. state pride and help us show that Texas HS football has the best players
11. In 2018, we won the Sugar Bowl.  This year we’ve been plagued by injuries.  The program is generally on an upward trend.
12. We feel our coaching can be improved, so we’re making changes at coordinators and some position coaches to go hire the best.
13. sure some programs are already functioning at a higher level, but they can only play so many people at once.
14. Smaller schools don’t maximize your exposure 

 

6 or 7 of those are very solid points. Hopefully a 17-18 year old would be dumb enough to believe the rest. 

On 12/14/2019 at 11:05 AM, irishtexan said:

You mean when he was 7 years old?

I was told there would be no math, but damned if you aren't really good at it 

6 or 7 of those are very solid points. Hopefully a 17-18 year old would be dumb enough to believe the rest. 

Which of those points aren’t valid? The only part I’d disagree with is in #2, talking about “who knows how many coordinator/position coach changes.” The truth is kind of the opposite on that. The problem is that there weren’t enough changes, but that leads into the related point about us (hopefully) now going to get the best ones.

Your not building a rocket engine. There isn't a schematic. If we get better coordinators and they're allowed to do their jobs, and we get deep enough that the injuries aren't as lethal to a season, we're a 10+ win program. I'll agree that the HC needs to mature a little. Seasons like this one should be learning experiences for him. If you can't celebrate a great kid who is also a great athlete, picking our university over many others, then I'm probably wasting my time.

22 minutes ago, SquishMitten said:

 

Which of those points aren’t valid? The only part I’d disagree with is in #2, talking about “who knows how many coordinator/position coach changes.” The truth is kind of the opposite on that. The problem is that there weren’t enough changes, but that leads into the related point about us (hopefully) now going to get the best ones.

 

I was referring to multiple changes in offensive coordinators in the years during and around Strong where players had to learn a totally new system each year, which over time would have a negative impact on draft picks from Texas.  Obviously, it would have been better to have a great system and stick to it and, since we had a bad system, it needed to change.  However, there is a cost to that change, in that most players had to learn a new system and come didn't fit the new system each time a change was made and either transferred or faded into the background.  One net result of many years of consecutive system changes is that you can expect that the number of draft picks during that time would be lower.

I am not arguing whether or not the changes should have been made - I am just pointing out that constant system change (especially due to poor performance) was a contributor to a lower number of draft picks.  Additionally, just because the program went through turmoil from 2010 - 2016, doesn't mean in itself that the program will continue to endure turmoil.  If we do continue to do so, it will be because of the performance of the current coaching staff and players.

 

1:30?

does time move slower out west?

It's BIJAN.. I'll allow it.

And here's to you, Bijan Robinson
Surly loves you more than you will know
Whoa, whoa, whoa

 

Just now, texifornia said:

 

best thread bump ever

2 hours ago, mdleast said:

And here's to you, Bijan Robinson
Surly loves you more than you will know
Whoa, whoa, whoa

Fuck. I was going to go with this and saw yours. Damn you. Take your fucking rep 

Fuck yes.  Ok, now the OC can hop on board because his job just got a shit ton easier.

Truly a Christmas miracle.

I seriously can't believe we held onto this guy. 

Fuck yeah!!!

Maybe he knows who the next OC is.

I've already been assured on another thread that our new OC is a crap hire so this is a pretty amazing turn of events

30 minutes ago, SDG said:

Maybe he knows who the next OC is.

Maybe we are hiring his high school coach, so we can run him for 20 ypc. 

Rojo, Bijan, Whittington (fingers crossed), and Ingram, we're in damn good shape. This just made the OC's job much easier. Smith, Eagles, Washington, and even Kennedy on the outside, it would take a total retard not named Herman/Beck to fuck that up. 

 

The future OC just became a lot smarter.

9 minutes ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Rojo, Bijan, Whittington (fingers crossed), and Ingram, we're in damn good shape. This just made the OC's job much easier. Smith, Eagles, Washington, and even Kennedy on the outside, it would take a total retard not named Herman/Beck to fuck that up. 

Whittington back to the slot please

2 minutes ago, Revolution512 said:

Whittington back to the slot please

I've seen this mentioned also, and his only real competition would be Smith, so it's a definite possibility, I'd imagine. He's a Swiss army knife, so you can't go wrong. 

We’ve had a lot of Swiss Army knives that ended up being little more than a dull blade and spork and pair of shitty tweezers. Jk

Great news on Bijan.

Bijan went back on Twitter for a sec

 

30 minutes ago, texifornia said:

Bijan went back on Twitter for a sec

 

God is good, praise be to Allah, etc. We even needed some pagan deities and Elder Gods to help with Bijanukkah.

2 hours ago, SDG said:

Maybe he knows who the next OC is.

If anyone knows he does.  

1 hour ago, Revolution512 said:

Whittington back to the slot please

-Revolution512’s mom

3 hours ago, ClubWhatever said:

Fuck yes.  Ok, now the OC can hop on board because his job just got a shit ton easier.

Another way of looking at it:  Whoever our next OC turns out to be, their IQ just jumped 35 points.

Bijan Robinson named to the 2019-20 ALL-USA HS Offensive 1st team

Coach Reginald Samples of Duncanville named coach of the year

Drayton deserves a ton of praise for this recruitment.  Great job!

 

Now watch this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzo-enTMdzc

 

So much promise showing in Robinson.

Thanks for the links.

3 hours ago, Ricky's one-hitter said:

 

Now watch this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzo-enTMdzc

 

Afraid of contact,  all he does is avoid defenders. Do not want. 

Bijan Robinson named to the 2019-20 ALL-USA HS Offensive 1st team
Coach Reginald Samples of Duncanville named coach of the year

Clemson seems like they wont suck for a while.

Also unless I missed it, no Evans on that list on 1st or 2nd team. Guess they dont like his attitude.

18 hours ago, Butch Had Not said:

Afraid of contact,  all he does is avoid defenders. Do not want. 

I laughed but he will probably need to adjust to fighting through more traffic. 

18 hours ago, Butch Had Not said:

Afraid of contact,  all he does is avoid defenders. Do not want. 

I laughed but he will probably need to adjust to fighting through more traffic. 

On 12/18/2019 at 2:50 PM, SDG said:

Maybe he knows who the next OC is.

Better yet, he may not give a fuck. “Just get me the ball” type guy, which is exactly what we need in our culture. Big win for us.

3 minutes ago, Wishbone said:

Better yet, he may not give a fuck. “Just get me the ball” type guy, which is exactly what we need in our culture. Big win for us.

I want to believe.  

1 minute ago, lemonandaturd said:

I want to believe.  

Go ahead…believe it! This guy will make a big difference.

On 12/20/2019 at 5:26 PM, Butch Had Not said:

Afraid of contact,  all he does is avoid defenders. Do not want. 

Of course you’d think that. Username checks out. 

On 12/18/2019 at 1:43 PM, texifornia said:

 

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Bijan is starting for the west team in the Army AA game on NBC. His first highlight play is a smooth run for a first down.

 

Edited January 4, 2020 by ShowMeALoss

CJ Stroud looks like he kinda sucks. Missed a wide open bijan in the end zone to throw an uncatchable ball in traffic.