Game Thread Texas vs. Kansas - 2:30pm on ABC

[HiggyBaby 2,529]

KU is feisty but we got the horses. Let’s go!

[Sgt Hulk 13,716]

X has such a burst 

[naija 2,854]

Just now, totallynotabuttpirate said:

Dude's been injured like 20 times so far. 

he's shown his burst before. I think its the injuries plus you can see he is still learning how to read the holes/gaps

[Slacks 6,821]

1 minute ago, Burt Macklin said:

We had a LB and DB staying backside accounting for the QB and RB. It was far from a given they get that. 

I need to see an overhead, because that's not what I saw. 

[Jebus 1,308]

People saying they didn't kick the XP because of Auburn, come on now.  An XP is not the same as a 47-50 yard FG attempt.  That was just Sark trying to be a smart guy.

Honestly at this point I'm not blaming Auburn alone, it seems pretty clear he's sketchy from 45+, it's Sark's job to plan for that.

[Skipper 6,135]

Over 30 mins TOP through 3 quarters is pretty impressive.

[Burt Macklin 19,024]

5 minutes ago, Hermanator said:

Bad decision. You never go for 2 before the 4th Q and you absolutely need it. Now aTD and FG beats you not just ties 

Math is hard. 

[gmr548 16,580]

We had a LB and DB staying backside accounting for the QB and RB. It was far from a given they get that. 

Yeah I saw the same. Anything can happen if it turns into a scrum but it didn’t look like a sure thing to me.

[Stunns38 3,460]

Make them tap out!!!

[Thatguy 8,699]

Baxter doesn't see his blocking.

[Bodowned 709]

I am left scratching my head on how Baxter was ever RB1 over Brooks other than his 5-star HS status. Brooks is so clearly the superior back, up and down.

[Real Papi 988]

Let’s GO TEXAS!

[Funk Doctor Spock 12,203]

Baxter needs another year, but it  clear Brooks is the superior back by a long shot. Not sure why Baxter was the starter to begin the season. 

[ATXbronco 4,065]

2 minutes ago, coachherman'sgrill said:

Can we call them PK's kidz? With the Z is always cooler

PK'z kidz then

[TexArcher 37,774]

6 minutes ago, Hermanator said:

Bad decision. You never go for 2 before the 4th Q and you absolutely need it. Now aTD and FG beats you not just ties 

Not a math major, were you?

[Pancho 44,803]

no FG

[LTtxfan 49,187]

[jw4381 3,074]

Just now, Burt Macklin said:

Math is hard. 

[Slacks 6,821]

Just now, naija said:

he's shown his burst before. I think its the injuries plus you can see he is still learning how to read the holes/gaps

It looks like he's looking for no contact instead of trusting his read. 

[Bevo&Pevo 5,146]

Just now, TexArcher said:

Not a math major, were you?

Enron math maybe?

[Dnaguy 11,964]

1 minute ago, Spider2YBanana said:

Baxter needs another year, but it  clear Brooks is the superior back by a long shot. Not sure why Baxter was the starter to begin the season. 

Is Blue any good? Shouldn’t be get some Carrie’s?

[TommyGufano 6,021]

18 minutes ago, Fastbreak said:

I’m really surprised by the lack of burst from Baxter.

Hope it's related to him being dinged, but he looks like a plodder today. Needs *a lot* of open real estate to get up to speed

[Funk Doctor Spock 12,203]

So...is Nana trans?

[Skipper 6,135]

1 minute ago, Jebus said:

 

Honestly at this point I'm not blaming Auburn alone, it seems pretty clear he's sketchy from 45+, it's Sark's job to plan for that.

I'm pretty sure we will go for it if 4th and under 5 every time in that range.  Especially after today. 

[sith_horn 2,394]

1 minute ago, naija said:

he's shown his burst before. I think its the injuries plus you can see he is still learning how to read the holes/gaps

Agree. I think Tashard is coaching it, but he hasn't nailed it down like Brooks has yet. Sometimes it's better to just hit the hole before it closes.

[jw4381 3,074]

That's a dude.

[Funk Doctor Spock 12,203]

Just now, Dnaguy said:

Is Blue any good? Shouldn’t be get some Carrie’s?

He's electric at catching the ball, but between the pads he's pretty awful thus far. 

[jw4381 3,074]

1 minute ago, Dnaguy said:

Is Blue any good? Shouldn’t be get some Carrie’s?

fumbleitis

[Sgt Hulk 13,716]

Blue in Space against a tired kAnSAs D would be fun with his speed 

[Rickylovesweed 14,316]

The problem with Baxter is too much dancing. There a huge holes and Brooks is hitting them. 

[Skipper 6,135]

1 minute ago, Dnaguy said:

Is Blue any good? Shouldn’t be get some Carrie’s?

After that fumble against Wyoming not sure the trust him.

[rpspeed 1,363]

Nice pass to X 1st down

[LTtxfan 49,187]

WEAR THEM OUT !!! 🤘

[Hagbard Celine 10,864]

this game is not fucking over and all of you fucks who are declaring victory need to stuff it

sark went to sleep again when he ran out sideshow for another miss

now he has reawakened passing the ball and stopping the clock - this game requires the viking spread eagle

put 2 more balls in the endzone as fast as possible

200 yards for brooks is fantastic - and we had to spend a lot of constitution up front to do it

SCORE

SCORE

SCORE

[GhostOfTomJoad 9,324]

That was a rope. Great catch.

[UTEE97 3,521]

2 minutes ago, Bodowned said:

I am left scratching my head on how Baxter was ever RB1 over Brooks other than his 5-star HS status. Brooks is so clearly the superior back, up and down.

I think Baxter played better in his first start. He hasn't been the same after the injury.

[Jebus 1,308]

Just now, naija said:

he's shown his burst before. I think its the injuries plus you can see he is still learning how to read the holes/gaps

Yeah seems like a combination of indecisiveness and a bit of dancing around trying to make highlights, he should be watching how Brooks usually picks a gap and goes and try emulating that a bit more. 

[rpspeed 1,363]

Baxter with a 10yd run

[Valmy77 13,226]

First down! Let's go. No field goals.

[AUS-97HORN 11,762]

1st and goal

 

gulp

[Dark Horse 2,280]

Nice hands X

[naija 2,854]

hmm, flung him down hard

[Laxtonto 12,080]

a slant?

[totallynotabuttpirate 5,400]

Watching the offense, it's very clear that Sark is calling plays conservatively based on the score of the game and having an elite defense. I'm all for it. 

[89Horn 1,514]

4 minutes ago, AUS-97HORN said:

I am guessing Brooks is gassed.  

That sounds like it.  Otherwise, it’s can’t stop Brooks!  So, let’s put Baxter in.  Shakes head

[Nueces River Rat 5,539]

2 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

About as balanced as it can be!

[ztejas 43,449]

"Perhaps they should have gone to a different menu item"

Nah. We know exactly what we're doing. 

[UTEE97 3,521]

Worthy holding onto the balls is good to see. 

[runthebone 7,982]

Tuck that ball in, Baxter.

[AUS-97HORN 11,762]

oh man...  suddenly we arent getting any O line push