Texas opens as a 15 point favorite v Iowa State

[n64ra 1078]

Still concerned as ISU has had our number the last few seasons.

[JBJ 3649]

23 hours ago, The Hot Dog Buffet said:

Blocked extra point returns are worth 2 points.

Blocked extra point where Auburn catches it and gets turned around.  He runs backwards 90 yards for a 1-pt safety.

Edited October 13, 2022 by JBJ

[conVINCEd 21468]

1 hour ago, n64ra said:

Still concerned as ISU has had our number the last few seasons.

We now have a QB.

[4th and 5 4914]

If JB can block, teams are in trouble with our 21 personnel

[Red Five 40661]

14 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

We now have a QB.

"..... ho, ho ho."

[Hookem2147 20932]

 

[shakahorn 1627]

On 10/12/2022 at 6:58 AM, Enchubben said:

...Can’t remember the last time we could run a 2 TE set and have both TE’s be pass catching threats. ...

Bo Scaife and somebody.  Was that David Thomas?

[Duane Moore 5236]

1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

 

I know that with Quinn all things are possible, but that does seem like an absurdly high point spread. 

[HtownHorn 14486]

1 hour ago, shakahorn said:

Bo Scaife and somebody.  Was that David Thomas?

At one point, we had Scaife, Thomas, and Edwards. Very similar to Sanders, Billingsley, and Helm. Though the latter group is much more dynamic.

[conVINCEd 21468]

14 minutes ago, Duane Moore said:

I know that with Quinn all things are possible, but that does seem like an absurdly high point spread. 

It’s a little high for the first quarter.

[HenryJames 65890]

4 hours ago, n64ra said:

Still concerned as ISU has had our number the last few seasons.

[LTtxfan 48970]

Some folks getting Iowa State +16.5 as the bet for this game...

This spread is getting crazy...

Also the under on 49 1/2 may be worth a look too according to these guys

 

[tonedeaf 56]

On 10/10/2022 at 2:32 PM, JFKFC said:

I am hoping we save double TE packages with JB and Sanders for Okie Lite. Let's avoid giving them any film. 

It don't make a shit. 

[TexasMan 10786]

Line down to 15.5, o/u down to 48.5 

[ATexanAbroad 627]

8 hours ago, n64ra said:

Still concerned as ISU has had our number the last few seasons.

everybody has had our number you idiot. Texas was Texas' worst enemy. We had our own number. That shit is over.

[4th and 5 4914]

5 hours ago, LTtxfan said:

Some folks getting Iowa State +16.5 as the bet for this game...

This spread is getting crazy...

Also the under on 49 1/2 may be worth a look too according to these guys

 

 

I have under 49 and KU+9. 

[ztejas 43265]

I feel like I'm not watching the same Texas team as some of you. These rah-rah low-talent fucks will be lucky to keep this interesting in the 2nd half. Texas is at home, going to be running downhill, and pretty much better at every position save a few spots on D. Keeping this close will be a W for ISU. 

I mean do y'all really think that ISU is in some different tier than WVU? 

Edited October 14, 2022 by ztejas

[dieucla98 2936]

Recall, some of these folks are the same that were calling for Sark's head after TT. Long term rational thinking is not a strong suit around here.

[Codaxx 5602]

10 minutes ago, ztejas said:

I feel like I'm not watching the same Texas team as some of you. These rah-rah low-talent fucks will be lucky to keep this interesting in the 2nd half. Texas is at home, going to be running downhill, and pretty much better at every position save a few spots on D. Keeping this close will be a W for ISU. 

I mean do y'all really think that ISU is in some different tier than WVU? 

Ill admit it. I am kind of pussy. Just worried about an inexperienced QB vs an excellent defense that is good at disguising coverages. I think the offense will rest on his arm, because I am not expecting much in the run game. ISU is excellent vs the run and Texas will need to establish the pass to run. 

[Hookem2147 20932]

15.5 is a lot of points against a solid defense. Even if Texas plays well and controls the game, Iowa State could still score a garbage TD late to lose by 14 or something.

Edited October 14, 2022 by Hookem2147

[ztejas 43265]

19 minutes ago, dieucla98 said:

Recall, some of these folks are the same that were calling for Sark's head after TT. Long term rational thinking is not a strong suit around here.

I get being overly emotional on gamedays - I'm as guilty as anyone. At this point in the season we have six games to look at - and if you combine how we've looked at home with or without Quinn and how we've looked with Quinn playing it's starting to look like a pretty damn good football team. 

I'm not saying we cover or not - but it should be easy for anyone to understand how this team should be a 2+ score favorite tomorrow. Even if we come out flat with an OU hangover I'm not particularly concerned about losing. And I don't think we will come out flat. 

[Goodman 3273]

25 minutes ago, Hookem2147 said:

15.5 is a lot of points against a solid defense. Even if Texas plays well and controls the game, Iowa State could still score a garbage TD late to lose by 14 or something.

Ton of points vs. an experienced & very good defense that owned Sark last year and a team that is confident after beating us 3 straight. I'll be happy with any W and a healthy team after this game.

[utexas8 1433]

Wouldn’t Iowa state always give OU trouble when Riley had his juggernaut offenses?

[Js1 85109]

On 10/12/2022 at 10:35 AM, The Hot Dog Buffet said:

Blocked extra point returns are worth 2 points.

It'll be a one-point safety.

[El Hornarino 368]

On 10/13/2022 at 1:21 PM, Hookem2147 said:

 

This one's going to be their first triple digit loss.

[Horn Dogg 3808]

Those of you who are worried shouldn’t be.  ISU can’t run the ball worth a shit and they won’t have an answer for our offense.  We’re gonna mudhole the shit out of them right in front of 100K in Austin.  Take the win pussy!

[Magus Ossis 2784]

Unfortunate and unexpected things happen in games. An almost-amazing but dangerous pass can turn into an INT. Sometimes two or more bad things happen in close succession, and a game that should have been a rout (aggy at Bama, eg) is close or even goes the wrong way. That said, This is a game in which an obviously talented QB is leading a talented offense under apparently great offensive coaching. They are doing it in front of a large crowd hungry for an excuse to cheer seriously, on a team that seems from the outside to have gelled around the mentality that they should, can, and will atone for the second halves of 2021. They are facing an anemic offensive opponent, and our defense, while not universally spectacular, is competent. I think ISU will get a few points, but I also think that their scoring will be very limited. Ewers, while in the game, has us averaging well over 4 points per possession, better than #1 offense tOSU. We have been doing well without the ball bouncing our way (fumbles, etc), so these are not particularly "lucky" numbers. For those worried about our ability to win by double digits, you would have to believe that our offense at home with Ewers' going into what will hopefully be his second-ever full conference game, with Billingsley added, against ISU, will not be able to approach what it has averaged against the likes of OU and Bama. Or that ISU will reel off points against us that eluded them in all their matchups so far. Flukes happen, but predicting them seems a bit pessimistic, even for those of us old enough to remember some bad times. I expect us to crush that spread.

 

And, btw, may KU score every time they touch the ball tomorrow!

Edited October 14, 2022 by Magus Ossis
spelling fixed

[CycleTex87 2953]

6 hours ago, Magus Ossis said:

Unfortunate and unexpected things happen in games. An almost-amazing but dangerous pass can turn into an INT. Sometimes two or more bad things happen in close succession, and a game that should have been a rout (aggy at Bama, eg) is close or even goes the wrong way. That said, This is a game in which an obviously talented QB is leading a talented offense under apparently great offensive coaching. They are doing it in front of a large crowd hungry for an excuse to cheer seriously, on a team that seems from the outside to have gelled around the mentality that they should, can, and will atone for the second halves of 2021. They are facing an anemic offensive opponent, and our defense, while not universally spectacular, is competent. I think ISU will get a few points, but I also think that their scoring will be very limited. Ewers, while in the game, has us averaging well over 4 points per possession, better than #1 offense tOSU. We have been doing well without the ball bouncing our way (fumbles, etc), so these are not particularly "lucky" numbers. For those worried about our ability to win by double digits, you would have to believe that our offense at home with Ewers' going into what will hopefully be his second-ever full conference game, with Billingsley added, against ISU, will not be able to approach what it has averaged against the likes of OU and Bama. Or that ISU will reel off points against us that eluded them in all their matchups so far. Flukes happen, but predicting them seems a bit pessimistic, even for those of us old enough to remember some bad times. I expect us to crush that spread.

 

And, btw, may KU score every time they touch the ball tomorrow!

I’ll buy your newsletter. 

[ztejas 43265]

6 hours ago, Magus Ossis said:

Unfortunate and unexpected things happen in games. An almost-amazing but dangerous pass can turn into an INT. Sometimes two or more bad things happen in close succession, and a game that should have been a rout (aggy at Bama, eg) is close or even goes the wrong way. That said, This is a game in which an obviously talented QB is leading a talented offense under apparently great offensive coaching. They are doing it in front of a large crowd hungry for an excuse to cheer seriously, on a team that seems from the outside to have gelled around the mentality that they should, can, and will atone for the second halves of 2021. They are facing an anemic offensive opponent, and our defense, while not universally spectacular, is competent. I think ISU will get a few points, but I also think that their scoring will be very limited. Ewers, while in the game, has us averaging well over 4 points per possession, better than #1 offense tOSU. We have been doing well without the ball bouncing our way (fumbles, etc), so these are not particularly "lucky" numbers. For those worried about our ability to win by double digits, you would have to believe that our offense at home with Ewers' going into what will hopefully be his second-ever full conference game, with Billingsley added, against ISU, will not be able to approach what it has averaged against the likes of OU and Bama. Or that ISU will reel off points against us that eluded them in all their matchups so far. Flukes happen, but predicting them seems a bit pessimistic, even for those of us old enough to remember some bad times. I expect us to crush that spread.

 

And, btw, may KU score every time they touch the ball tomorrow!

[LTtxfan 48970]

7 hours ago, Magus Ossis said:

Unfortunate and unexpected things happen in games. An almost-amazing but dangerous pass can turn into an INT. Sometimes two or more bad things happen in close succession, and a game that should have been a rout (aggy at Bama, eg) is close or even goes the wrong way. That said, This is a game in which an obviously talented QB is leading a talented offense under apparently great offensive coaching. They are doing it in front of a large crowd hungry for an excuse to cheer seriously, on a team that seems from the outside to have gelled around the mentality that they should, can, and will atone for the second halves of 2021. They are facing an anemic offensive opponent, and our defense, while not universally spectacular, is competent. I think ISU will get a few points, but I also think that their scoring will be very limited. Ewers, while in the game, has us averaging well over 4 points per possession, better than #1 offense tOSU. We have been doing well without the ball bouncing our way (fumbles, etc), so these are not particularly "lucky" numbers. For those worried about our ability to win by double digits, you would have to believe that our offense at home with Ewers' going into what will hopefully be his second-ever full conference game, with Billingsley added, against ISU, will not be able to approach what it has averaged against the likes of OU and Bama. Or that ISU will reel off points against us that eluded them in all their matchups so far. Flukes happen, but predicting them seems a bit pessimistic, even for those of us old enough to remember some bad times. I expect us to crush that spread.

 

And, btw, may KU score every time they touch the ball tomorrow!

 

[herky 1]

On 10/10/2022 at 1:03 PM, herky said:

Please win. Thank you.

Thanks again. Fuck Iowa St.

[Rickylovesweed 14155]

This is why the line continues to be funky with Sark. 

The team is 5-2 ATS on the year but Sark is always capable of pulling a Tech or Iowa State. Vegas doesn't believe in Sark but that's also why you get good value with Texas right now.