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

[HiggyBaby 2617]

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

[Sgt Hulk 14443]

X has such a burst 

[naija 3064]

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 7063]

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 1341]

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 6411]

Over 30 mins TOP through 3 quarters is pretty impressive.

[Burt Macklin 19230]

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 16701]

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 3805]

Make them tap out!!!

[Thatguy 9366]

Baxter doesn't see his blocking.

[Bodowned 891]

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 1113]

Let’s GO TEXAS!

[Funk Doctor Spock 13287]

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 4504]

2 minutes ago, coachherman'sgrill said:

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

PK'z kidz then

[TexArcher 39072]

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 46309]

no FG

[LTtxfan 50005]

[jw4381 3249]

Just now, Burt Macklin said:

Math is hard. 

[Slacks 7063]

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 5518]

Just now, TexArcher said:

Not a math major, were you?

Enron math maybe?

[Dnaguy 12630]

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 6023]

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 13287]

So...is Nana trans?

[Skipper 6411]

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 2516]

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 3249]

That's a dude.

[Funk Doctor Spock 13287]

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 3249]

1 minute ago, Dnaguy said:

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

fumbleitis

[Sgt Hulk 14443]

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

[Rickylovesweed 15512]

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

[Skipper 6411]

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 1495]

Nice pass to X 1st down

[LTtxfan 50005]

WEAR THEM OUT !!! 🤘

[Hagbard Celine 11251]

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 9508]

That was a rope. Great catch.

[UTEE97 3935]

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 1341]

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 1495]

Baxter with a 10yd run

[Valmy77 13626]

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

[AUS-97HORN 12051]

1st and goal

 

gulp

[Dark Horse 2429]

Nice hands X

[naija 3064]

hmm, flung him down hard

[Laxtonto 13300]

a slant?

[totallynotabuttpirate 5484]

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 1736]

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 5796]

2 minutes ago, LTtxfan said:

About as balanced as it can be!

[ztejas 44227]

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

Nah. We know exactly what we're doing. 

[UTEE97 3935]

Worthy holding onto the balls is good to see. 

[runthebone 8376]

Tuck that ball in, Baxter.

[AUS-97HORN 12051]

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