Game Week- Texas Tech

[BarthHollamew 225]

13 minutes ago, CoTex said:

Can we agree that the shift where Card ends up out wide isn't really fixing anything or confusing anyone?  He's got a bad ankle and they ain't gonna throw it over there.  Oh, and when Ewers is better, we damned sure aren't sending him down field to catch a pass.  Why not just walk Card off the field and let Roschon throw one every once and a while to keep the defense on their toes?  Or put some speedster in at receiver and give us some additional reverse options?  Card, you're ok, but go sit this one out.

Might have more to do with personnel packages by the defense.  With Card out there, the defense might be in a Nickel package.  If card runs off of the field and another tight-end runs onto the field, the defense takes a DB off the field and throws a linebacker out there.  Haven’t watched the film close enough to know for sure, but that probably plays into it. 

[Johnny Sack 8397]

22 hours ago, Vertigo said:

Card is better than more than 2/3rds of FBS level starters, he is just not an elite level QB. Put him in a simple 1 or two read offense and I am sure he can be a quality starter for a bunch of teams.

 

My gut feeling is in just about every game he has played for Texas, I'd rather have our opponent's starting QB or whoever else we had on the roster at the time -- be it Casey Thompson or Ewers.

I do not see it with Card.  He reminds me of Chance Mock or Stephen McGee.

[CoTex 1160]

3 minutes ago, BarthHollamew said:

Might have more to do with personnel packages by the defense.  With Card out there, the defense might be in a Nickel package.  If card runs off of the field and another tight-end runs onto the field, the defense takes a DB off the field and throws a linebacker out there.  Haven’t watched the film close enough to know for sure, but that probably plays into it. 

Makes sense.  And if you start subbing, they start subbing, we all start subbing.  Anarchy.

[LTtxfan 48975]

This is the home game Tech fans and players have looked forward to all season.  They are currently 2-1 and their only loss is to the 12th ranked team on the road.  

At their last home game their freakin' fans stormed the field on a win over Cougar High.

 

I expect Tech to play a lot better on offense against Texas than their first 3 games -- it's their biggest game of the season.

Need a good start by Texas on Saturday.

[gmr548 16513]

Can we agree that the shift where Card ends up out wide isn't really fixing anything or confusing anyone?  He's got a bad ankle and they ain't gonna throw it over there.  Oh, and when Ewers is better, we damned sure aren't sending him down field to catch a pass.  Why not just walk Card off the field and let Roschon throw one every once and a while to keep the defense on their toes?  Or put some speedster in at receiver and give us some additional reverse options?  Card, you're ok, but go sit this one out.

Tangential, but I wonder if they’d present Card the opportunity to play slot receiver next year. Feels like he could contribute there and they’re going to want to get Arch and Murphy the backup reps in non conference.

[Loop 1604 227]

1 hour ago, Ghost of Shag said:

I sat watching the UTSA game thinking “we can’t beat Tech with Card at quarterback.” 

I hope I’m wrong.

[Johnny Sack 8397]

I feel like we beat Tech even when we're shitty.  We are not that shitty this year.  We are pretty decent.  And can be good with Quinn at QB.

[texifornia 56519]

 

[Loop 1604 227]

28 minutes ago, texifornia said:

McGuire let Morton have some snaps toward the end of the NC State game, I wonder if he'll run him out 

[texifornia 56519]

 

[CoTex 1160]

5 minutes ago, texifornia said:

 

Maybe we should help them with callsigns for the other players?  I’ll go first 

Card - Dontfuckthisupforonemoreweekplease

[texifornia 56519]

 

[cashman 20]

25 minutes ago, texifornia said:

 

You might think Banks got his nickname based on a pun of his last name, but it was actually because of the NIL deal that got him here. Shoutout pancake factory

[Red Five 40663]

We've got a bad motherfucker at right guard. You want no part of this dude.

What's his name?

Sprinkles. 

[MAGS® 400]

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Edited September 19, 2022 by MAGS®

[yoladu 4067]

can't believe it took 4 pages.

[Scholz 11933]

2 minutes ago, Red Five said:

We've got a bad motherfucker at right guard. You want no part of this dude.

What's his name?

Sprinkles. 

Reminds me of Brett Favre's long time center Frankie Baggadonuts

[Longhornlove 4779]

1 hour ago, CoTex said:

Can we agree that the shift where Card ends up out wide isn't really fixing anything or confusing anyone?  He's got a bad ankle and they ain't gonna throw it over there.  Oh, and when Ewers is better, we damned sure aren't sending him down field to catch a pass.  Why not just walk Card off the field and let Roschon throw one every once and a while to keep the defense on their toes?  Or put some speedster in at receiver and give us some additional reverse options?  Card, you're ok, but go sit this one out.

It is by design, that play/formation doesn't come after a substitution. It comes in a hurry up package, it is planned. It prevents the defense from substituting in a heavy package which gives the offense an advantage. If you substitute Card out, the officials allow the defense to substitute and they do, most likely bringing in a run heavy defense.

[NoctambulantBrobdingnagian 530]

20 hours ago, Js1 said:

And isn’t coached by a cuck who barely speaks English 

Jibberish is a distinct dialect of English spoken by communities in Appalachia, many parts of Louisiana, and a beloved character in King of the hill, sir.

 

[Sal 1088]

If you’re scared of Texas Tech, go pick another team to support. They talk big but are soft as Charmin.

[Texasrocks 2124]

2 hours ago, Dignan said:

I just want to apologize to Bijan. I told my son while watching the game: "what is wrong with Bijan?! He keeps falling down on the first touch." Moments later he broke that first long run. Was glad to hear that Sark told him to STOP DANCING. Let's hope he puts together a lot more games like this this season. Also, Tech scares me. 

I had a similar thought after RoJo went beast mode on a few carries. I thought we should give RoJo more carries because he just wanted it more. Then Bijan went off.

[Mikey4 2476]

10 minutes ago, Sal said:

If you’re scared of Texas Tech, go pick another team to support. They talk big but are soft as Charmin.

Some of us are still hung over from 2008

[Scholz 11933]

We'll definitely have to overcome the cheating Big XII refs Saturday.  Just accept it.

[TXRed 3186]

 

[Make em eat Taco Bell 1549]

Texas will go heavy jumbo with Bijan/Rojo combining for 250 yards rushing.

My main concern about the game is the 2.30pm start (which is good) but the damn Missou-Auburn game on ESPN starts at 11.00am and will overlap our start time. Harsin needs to run the ball all day and end the game quick . 

[Make em eat Taco Bell 1549]

20 hours ago, Rickylovesweed said:

I still think UTSA's oline struggled. 

Texas had like 32 pressures. Frank Harris is just really good. 

it's rare to see a lefty QB , maybe that threw off (pun!) the defense a little.  Looking at all the garbage QBs in the NFL (especially Texans), hope the Harris guy gets a UDFA look from the league. 

[texifornia 56519]

 

[yoladu 4067]

1 hour ago, TXRed said:

 

i am guessing Card starts against Tech, Ewers suits up, and is waiting in the wings if things get dicey.

Sark is probably truly hoping we don't "need" Ewers until OU.

[Red Five 40663]

We need Ewers every game. It's a completely different offense without him. If he can throw without pain then he's going to be starting. 

[EastTexan 662]

1 hour ago, Make em eat Taco Bell said:

Texas will go heavy jumbo with Bijan/Rojo combining for 250 yards rushing.

My main concern about the game is the 2.30pm start (which is good) but the damn Missou-Auburn game on ESPN starts at 11.00am and will overlap our start time. Harsin needs to run the ball all day and end the game quick . 

fuck mizoo and aub.

[Hookem2147 20932]

14 minutes ago, yoladu said:

i am guessing Card starts against Tech, Ewers suits up, and is waiting in the wings if things get dicey.

Sark is probably truly hoping we don't "need" Ewers until OU.

No.

If he's healthy enough to be waiting in the wings to save the day but isn't starting, our coaches are beyond stupid.

Edited September 19, 2022 by Hookem2147

[texifornia 56519]

This shit is so fucking dumb. Let them do horns down or us do guns down, just not in another player's face.

 

[Rickylovesweed 14155]

3 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Tech gonna check down a lot just like Utsa did.  Turnovers may determine winner of this game -- gotta take care of the ball.  

Tech’s QB and wide receivers are nowhere as good as UTSA’s. 

[Codaxx 5602]

16 minutes ago, yoladu said:

i am guessing Card starts against Tech, Ewers suits up, and is waiting in the wings if things get dicey.

Sark is probably truly hoping we don't "need" Ewers until OU.

Hell no. IF he is cleared and is not in risk of re-injuring himself, he has to play. He only has 4 quarters of experience playing college football. 

[Rickylovesweed 14155]

Just now, texifornia said:

This shit is so fucking dumb. Let them do horns down or us do guns down, just not in another player's face.

 

I see somebody is still mad he didn’t get a job at Texas because of DUI. 

[Enchubben 5509]

3 hours ago, CoTex said:

I haven't watched Tech's qb at all but I know in my soul that UTSA's guy was way more elusive.  He should have been sacked about 5 more times.  That TT dude better get to that check down quickly or he'll have stormtrooper white all over his ass.  

UTSA qb is better than either of the available Tech qb's sure.  But Texas Tech is also not down their top 4 OT's.

[Horndog 2218]

2 hours ago, yoladu said:

can't believe it took 4 pages.

Looks like they're all minding the gap.

[CoTex 1160]

Texas D is going to cause sand aggy qb problems.  Tips, ints, fumbles.  Unless that dude can evade like last week's guy, he better advil up.

[yoladu 4067]

9 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

Hell no. IF he is cleared and is not in risk of re-injuring himself, he has to play. He only has 4 quarters of experience playing college football. 

Ok. i see i am in the minority here. all good.

[Hookem2147 20932]

10 minutes ago, texifornia said:

This shit is so fucking dumb. Let them do horns down or us do guns down, just not in another player's face.

 

A made up rule that only stays in the headlines because Kirk Bohls ask about it every Big 12 media days

[Scholz 11933]

Hey Joey, it truly makes me laugh you have to live in Lubutt.

[texifornia 56519]

3 minutes ago, CoTex said:

Texas D is going to cause sand aggy qb problems.  Tips, ints, fumbles.  Unless that dude can evade like last week's guy, he better advil up.

Good runner. Much less accurate passer.

[Sal 1088]

12 minutes ago, texifornia said:

This shit is so fucking dumb. Let them do horns down or us do guns down, just not in another player's face.

 

[Rickylovesweed 14155]

Just now, texifornia said:

Good runner. Much less accurate passer.

He’s not even a good runner. He’s very Card like where he takes way too long in progressions instead of taking off. 

[Rickylovesweed 14155]

7 minutes ago, Enchubben said:

UTSA qb is better than either of the available Tech qb's sure.  But Texas Tech is also not down their top 4 OT's.

Their OL is still a major weakness. 

[JBJ 3649]

14 minutes ago, texifornia said:

This shit is so fucking dumb. Let them do horns down or us do guns down, just not in another player's face.

 

Oh the irony.  Maybe someone should teach Joey the history behind the controversy before he makes himself look like an idiot in public.

[smokebomb 357]

2 hours ago, yoladu said:

can't believe it took 4 pages.

Agreed.

[Scholz 11933]

1 minute ago, Rickylovesweed said:

Their OL is still a major weakness. 

Yeah but they'll be allowed to hold every play without getting flagged

[OB3 3608]

@OnAComputer anything about this?

[South Austin 52144]

2 hours ago, yoladu said:

can't believe it took 4 pages.

We own Tech, but Vince Valdez is still a gotdam national hero.