[Surly Official] Texas @ TCU Game Thread - 11am on ABC

[hookem48 4703]

1 minute ago, ruitxn said:

Really he was letting the D work. The damn D can’t give up a 99 yard td drive there.

seriously, did anyone think they weren't going 99 yards for the td?

[MillerEP 30496]

Sark saying the right things in this interview

[utee94 15861]

1 minute ago, dcar00 said:

uh SMU put 42 points on TCU.  TCU's defense isn't good.

TCU clearly doesn't play against SMU like they do against Texas.  How many years will it take before people get this?

And, OU's defense is ass my dude.

 

[lilMAC25 3814]

8 minutes ago, bigcigar said:

We would have seen something similar to this:

 

instead of this:

Right click, save as

[HtownHorn 14774]

1 minute ago, RollLeft said:

How many sacks and pressures did we get this game?  I've not been one those guys complaining about it but so its out there and i don't have to hear that shit this week.  tia.

Yeah, that last TCU drive was when we saw the lack of a true pass rush. 

[RollLeft 5045]

1 minute ago, achooloco said:

I mean… didn’t Ricky save us a few times?

maybe, but even Vince did once that i remember...

[ztejas 43533]

8 minutes ago, immamac said:

This is how idiots think. This team couldn't hang with Georgia let alone Alabama. Wins the rest of the season get us embarrassed in the playoffs if we don't correct the mental mistakes we saw today that were enormous. Bijan saved us. Casey started to play hero ball with the drops and Sark reigned him in finished strong. We need to execute properly in the medium to long pass game or we get blown out against anyone that isn't dogshit big XII. 

This team isn't capable of contending regardless of coaching. Absolute ceiling would be a B12 title and semis loss or NY6 win. 

[Irish Wrist Watch 1399]

Re the offensive line. There were at least two instances where an offensive lineman or two rammed into a pile and pushed it forward for a clutch first down.

[Hank_Hill 18894]

33 minutes ago, Sawbonz said:

How about this game?

Did enough. More than can be said for the other coordinators we’ve had against TCU. 

[dcar00 14356]

2 minutes ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Funny, but this game gave me a lot of confidence in Sark. He had to coach his ass off to get us that win.  I see him paying attention to details and getting angry over details that make or break games. He’s winning despite a lack of talent in almost every area. You can only do so much to overcome a crappy offensive line, a weak receiver room, and a new starting quarterback.

Outside of Not taking the field goal at the end, I like almost all of what I’m seeing out of our coaching.Not taking the field goal at the end, I like almost all of what I’m seeing out of our coaching.

look. I'm not saying Sark sucks or anything of the sort.  I'm trying to figure out if he is the guy to get us out of the Herman, Mackovic, McWilliams type rut.

[Starfleet Command 441]

3 minutes ago, dcar00 said:

TCU is fucking awful.  I'm still in show me mode.

TCU’s offense has been near elite heading into this game, and much better than OU’s. The OU game is a coin flip, but we can win. 

[Nueces River Rat 5539]

Ugly win….but needed against the roaches.  Especially at their house which is one place I will not miss playing at when we move.   Always feel uneasy about our chances at their house.  They always do a good job getting their crowd up for us.  

[Js1 85566]

1 minute ago, ztejas said:

This team isn't capable of contending regardless of coaching. Absolute ceiling would be a B12 title and semis loss or NY6 win. 

This. We do not have a championship roster right now.  Not with these lines. 

Edited October 2, 2021 by Js1

[Redneck Mutha 8007]

Just now, immamac said:

So you want to not win national championships? 

Yes, but if you thought we were going to compete for a national championship this year, you need to share some of what you're smoking/snorting/drinking.

[sith_horn 2407]

I don't have near the criticism of Sark's play calling today that some do, although I do have some nits to pick for this game. One thought that comes to mind though is what degree does his play calling suffer while filling the role as HC. I think Lincoln Riley probably sets the standard for handling that dual role with aplomb. Sark does pretty well too though and will probably get better at it as time goes on.

It will also be interesting to see how the cockroaches feel about Patterson after today's loss. My thought would be that they made it a game and he should be safe.

[irishtexan 11522]

Didnt win big enough. W matters, not the only stat that matters. 

This is absurd. You expect this team to be as good as Alabama and Georgia and we are not. They would fucking manhandle us in the trenches.

But that’s ok. Win, recruit better, build the program. It doesn’t happen overnight.

[Bigbend1812 12927]

5 minutes ago, immamac said:

Didnt win big enough. W matters, not the only stat that matters. 

Umm…. I’m pretty sure it is the only stat that matters. 

[BurntOrange&White 40003]

2 minutes ago, MillerEP said:

Sark saying the right things in this interview

Can we get some cliff notes?

[Brothahorn 10087]

Not running roschon on the goal line was a really big mistake. I understand why bijan got the call, but rojo is the right back there. 

I would have taken the other Robinson as well.

[Tired Horn 738]

7 minutes ago, immamac said:

This is how idiots think. This team couldn't hang with Georgia let alone Alabama. Wins the rest of the season get us embarrassed in the playoffs if we don't correct the mental mistakes we saw today that were enormous. Bijan saved us. Casey started to play hero ball with the drops and Sark reigned him in finished strong. We need to execute properly in the medium to long pass game or we get blown out against anyone that isn't dogshit big XII. 

If the measuring stick is hanging with Georgia or Alabama this year, I think we're destined for disappointment. I'd like to just see some sustained improvement and a decent final record. Next week will tell us how we stand in the Big 12, and if we play well enough the rests of the year to make the playoffs, I'd be happy even though a quick loss is likely. 

[Laxtonto 12114]

1 minute ago, HtownHorn said:

Yeah, that last TCU drive was when we saw the lack of a true pass rush. 

The lack of holding calls on that last TCU drive mixed with our pass rush is limited and PK not wanting to blitz in a prevent situation made it look like they had all sorts of time 

[Lonestar88 4700]

4 minutes ago, immamac said:

So you want to not win national championships? 

Of course I want to win titles, but thats not my expectation in year 1 with this roster.

Edited October 2, 2021 by Lonestar88

[Bill Lumbergh 7180]

This is how idiots think. This team couldn't hang with Georgia let alone Alabama. Wins the rest of the season get us embarrassed in the playoffs if we don't correct the mental mistakes we saw today

[utee94 15861]

1 minute ago, Js1 said:

This. We do not have a championship roster right now.  Not with these lines. 

No doubt.

Honestly, it's pretty amazing this team has been able to do what it has so far this year, with these lines.  A credit to all the other talent around them, as well as mostly-good coaching.

[Js1 85566]

Just now, sith_horn said:

 

It will also be interesting to see how the cockroaches feel about Patterson after today's loss. My thought would be that they made it a game and he should be safe.

Shit like this won’t help GP

 

[Irish Wrist Watch 1399]

Next week, take the fucking opening kickoff. Don't defer.

[immamac 43012]

1 minute ago, Bigbend1812 said:

Umm…. I’m pretty sure it is the only stat that matters. 

Tell that to croots. 

[Pancho 44986]

 

[HtownHorn 14774]

Just now, Laxtonto said:

The lack of holding calls on that last TCU drive mixed with our pass rush is limited and PK not wanting to blitz in a prevent situation made it look like they had all sorts of time 

My favorite was when one official talked the other out of a holding call.

[ztejas 43533]

1 minute ago, utee94 said:

How many years will it take before people get this?

Until Texas starts winning in conference regularly and fans quit making excuses. I don't see you or anyone else talking about how Tech always plays us tough so that's why we only scored 70. We were K state's "superbowl" too until Herman went 4-0 against them. 

TCU was healthier going into today and played worse in most phases. We should have won this by 20+. TCU isn't good just like they weren't last week. Not everything in cfb revolves around Texas. 

[Pig Bellmont 8737]

Just now, Js1 said:

Shit like this won’t help GP

 

lolol what the fuck

[bad_teammate 13224]

2 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

This is absurd. You expect this team to be as good as Alabama and Georgia and we are not. They would fucking manhandle us in the trenches.

But that’s ok. Win, recruit better, build the program. It doesn’t happen overnight.

You do?

[Post Oak 20262]

1 minute ago, Tired Horn said:

If the measuring stick is hanging with Georgia or Alabama this year, I think we're destined for disappointment. I'd like to just see some sustained improvement and a decent final record. Next week will tell us how we stand in the Big 12, and if we play well enough the rests of the year to make the playoffs, I'd be happy even though a quick loss is likely. 

Yep. We have to be consistently good before we can be great.  Just stack wins and go from there.

[Tylerocks 2553]

I'm happy with the W.

To play as shit-tastically as everyone outside of Bijan did and to still come up with a road win against Fat Pat is one by me.

Worthy sucked.

The D sucked

The play calling sucked

Casey wasn't good.

Still got the win.

Hallelujah, Holy shit where is the Tylenol..

 

[mdmost 43045]

Clean up some plays and bad coaching decisions and we would’ve blown TCU out today. There’s a lot to work on but I’m happy with the direction of the program under Sark.

Edited October 2, 2021 by mdmost

[LTtxfan 49348]

Glad for the WIN.

Frustrating game in so many ways...

 

But we are 4-1   🤘

[Longboard Horn 40501]

We won, plant the flag!

[dcar00 14356]

1 minute ago, utee94 said:

TCU clearly doesn't play against SMU like they do against Texas.  How many years will it take before people get this?

And, OU's defense is ass my dude.

 

sure, both defenses suck.  Riley is gonna do a better job against our D IMO.

we got the win.  Its great to beat them.  we looked kinda shitty doing it on both sides TBH.  and bonus was we didn't have a second half targeting call I expected to happen.

[Tex-19 2882]

1 minute ago, sith_horn said:

I don't have near the criticism of Sark's play calling today that some do, although I do have some nits to pick for this game. One thought that comes to mind though is what degree does his play calling suffer while filling the role as HC. I think Lincoln Riley probably sets the standard for handling that dual role with aplomb. Sark does pretty well too though and will probably get better at it as time goes on.

It will also be interesting to see how the cockroaches feel about Patterson after today's loss. My thought would be that they made it a game and he should be safe.

Agree with all this. I put the offensive woes way more on execution than playcalling in this one. Especially in the pass game (and it falls on QB, WR, and OL)

[ztejas 43533]

4 minutes ago, Starfleet Command said:

TCU’s offense has been near elite heading into this game

[Fletch 5800]

8 minutes ago, Ghost of Shag said:

Funny, but this game gave me a lot of confidence in Sark. He had to coach his ass off to get us that win.  I see him paying attention to details and getting angry over details that make or break games. He’s winning despite a lack of talent in almost every area. You can only do so much to overcome a crappy offensive line, a weak receiver room, and a new starting quarterback.

Outside of Not taking the field goal at the end, I like almost all of what I’m seeing out of our coaching.

And for fucks sake use your timeouts 

[utee94 15861]

Just now, ztejas said:

Until Texas starts winning in conference regularly and fans quit making excuses. I don't see you or anyone else talking about how Tech always plays us tough so that's why we only scored 70. We were K state's "superbowl" too until Herman went 4-0 against them. 

TCU was healthier going into today and played worse in most phases. We should have won this by 20+. TCU isn't good just like they weren't last week. Not everything in cfb revolves around Texas. 

Because Tech doesn't always play us tough.  Since they ousted Leach, they've actually played like complete pussies against us.  You're not making the point you think you're making.  You're not making any point at all.

[Bigbend1812 12927]

1 minute ago, immamac said:

Tell that to croots. 

I’m not supposed to tweet croots! 

[Js1 85566]

2 minutes ago, Tylerocks said:

I'm happy with the W.

To play as shit-tastically as everyone outside of Bijan did and to still come up with a road win against Fat Pat is one by me.

Worthy sucked.

The D sucked

The play calling sucked

Casey wasn't good.

Still got the win.

Hallelujah, Holy shit where is the Tylenol..

 

Outside of their last 99 yard drive and the short ass field to open the game - D held up okay.  Some questionable penalties extended drives for TCU

Edited October 2, 2021 by Js1

[HtownHorn 14774]

Damn the defense forced 3 TOs and up until that final drive had only allowed 252 yards. I think that 99 yarder skewed some things, but it absolutely should have been better played.

[dcar00 14356]

4 minutes ago, Starfleet Command said:

TCU’s offense has been near elite heading into this game, and much better than OU’s. The OU game is a coin flip, but we can win. 

sure we can win and yes its almost always a coin flip.

[utee94 15861]

1 minute ago, mdmost said:

Clean up some plays and bad coaching decisions and we would’ve blown TCU out today. There’s a lot to work on but I’m happy with the direction of the program under Satk.

Absolutely my takeaway as well.  

[Surly Bevo 25145]

5 minutes ago, dcar00 said:

look. I'm not saying Sark sucks or anything of the sort.  I'm trying to figure out if he is the guy to get us out of the Herman, Mackovic, McWilliams type rut.

I think you can figure out if he isn't early on but figuring out if he IS probably takes a season to season and a half. 

[Tylerocks 2553]

6 minutes ago, hookem48 said:

seriously, did anyone think they weren't going 99 yards for the td?

Hell I had em going 99 for the score, stopping us and doing it again to win 34-32!

[OU Sucks 8913]

15 minutes ago, bigcigar said:

We would have seen something similar to this:

 

instead of this:

Saved my graphic and reposted it, but didn't even rep me...