Game Week Thread Week 9, 2023: Kansas State @ Texas

[Wulaw Horn 19068]

12 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

Drunk Racing would get my vote for the next sport that needs to be in the Olympics. There is nothing more fun, than watching idiots outside a bar race. At minimum it should be part of the X games

There is one more olympics I want to see other than drunk racing and that's fat person olympics.  Must have like a bmi over 40 and most of that be fat and not like NFL Edge that's shredded and in great physical shape. Nope, I just want to see the best of the best fat people doing olympic events.  I think it would be awesome.

I'd rather think about drunk racing and fat people olympics than this game.  Some asshole owes us a mudhole post to try to calm my nerves.  

[Askew 362]

3 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

Per FCB:

-Maalik Murphy did not practice Tuesday (injury). Returned Wednesday.

-Sanders tweaked his ankle early in the week and Christian Jones did not finish a practice 

-Burke had a knee scope last week and has an outside shot to play Saturday but should be full go by TCU

-Ewers has an outside shot to be back next week but Iowa State might be more realistic 

-Catalon is still at least a week away from even being cleared to practice 

Yay!

 

 

Edited November 2, 2023 by Askew

[Codaxx 5729]

3 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

There is one more olympics I want to see other than drunk racing and that's fat person olympics.  Must have like a bmi over 40 and most of that be fat and not like NFL Edge that's shredded and in great physical shape. Nope, I just want to see the best of the best fat people doing olympic events.  I think it would be awesome.

I'd rather think about drunk racing and fat people olympics than this game.  Some asshole owes us a mudhole post to try to calm my nerves.  

Fat people make everything funnier, except porn. 

Edited November 2, 2023 by Codaxx

[Acropora 856]

1 hour ago, 6th Street said:

Over/under on turnovers by Maalik Murphy 2.5

you are a fucking beating.  do you masturbate everytime texas fails? 

[South Austin 52456]

1 minute ago, Acropora said:

you are a fucking beating.  do you masturbate everytime texas fails? 

The Strong and Herman eras must have given him tendonitis of the wrist.

[Js1 85289]

Under Sark, we have run for 209 yards (2021) and 269 yards (2022).  So 100% he will rely on MM's passing for this game. 

Of course he will have to pass at times, but Texas should be aiming for another 200+ yards on the ground with Brooks and Baxter and not having to rely on MM throwing the ball. If KSU manages to completely stop the run, which they haven't really done against Sark the past 2 years, the game is probably already over before it started. 

[closetojumping 62565]

12 minutes ago, Acropora said:

you are a fucking beating.  do you masturbate everytime texas fails? 

I think he's got a great bit going. I laugh almost every time I see one of his unemotional downer troll posts. Just drops it in, and moves on. Then we all react, but he's long gone.  It's predictable, but comical and entertaining. I picture him saying to himself "I had to get that off my chest" and then goes back to reading employee complaints at his HR desk for the rest of the day.

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2937]

28 minutes ago, Codaxx said:

Fat people make everything funnier, except porn. 

C’mon I bet Natasha Nice has a pretty good sense of humor. 
 

(For the record, absolutely wood)

Edited November 2, 2023 by Wilcox Cummingtonite

[tejas60 3532]

1 hour ago, texifornia said:

Wow, getting into acts I listened to and liked in college. Interesting pick for a Texas football game, but they've got some fun singles.

 

I have bigger tits than Kim.

[Pescado_Rojo 19416]

49 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

There is one more olympics I want to see other than drunk racing and that's fat person olympics.  Must have like a bmi over 40 and most of that be fat and not like NFL Edge that's shredded and in great physical shape. Nope, I just want to see the best of the best fat people doing olympic events.  I think it would be awesome.

I'd rather think about drunk racing and fat people olympics than this game.  Some asshole owes us a mudhole post to try to calm my nerves.  

looks like it's been done...

[TexasFan21 1275]

4 hours ago, Hookem2147 said:

Per FCB:

-Maalik Murphy did not practice Tuesday (injury). Returned Wednesday.

-Sanders tweaked his ankle early in the week and Christian Jones did not finish a practice 

-Burke had a knee scope last week and has an outside shot to play Saturday but should be full go by TCU

-Ewers has an outside shot to be back next week but Iowa State might be more realistic 

-Catalon is still at least a week away from even being cleared to practice 

Yay!

FCB asked Sark about injuries in the PC today and you could clearly see Sark is onto him. Gave very abbreviated and short answers about additions to the list and when FCB asked about Burke. 

[thrillhammer 683]

30 minutes ago, tejas60 said:

I have bigger tits than Kim.

but what about matt?

[closetojumping 62565]

1 hour ago, Wilcox Cummingtonite said:

C’mon I bet Natasha Nice has a pretty good sense of humor. 
 

(For the record, absolutely wood)

... goes to figure out who "Natasha Nice" is ... nope. Christ. 

[Josef Pwag 1738]

7 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

... goes to figure out who "Natasha Nice" is ... nope. Christ. 

Looks like we could use her at Left Guard against K State. 

[South Austin 52456]

6 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

... goes to figure out who "Natasha Nice" is ... nope. Christ. 

I’m guessing I shouldn’t Google “Natasha Nice” on my work computer.

[Tex Long 4383]

2 hours ago, Codaxx said:

Fat people make everything funnier, except porn. 

 You spelled "including" incorrectly.

 

 

Although, to be fair, "Fat People Fucking" is a pretty good band name.

It might even be a decent reality show...

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2937]

40 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

... goes to figure out who "Natasha Nice" is ... nope. Christ. 

The classics from a few years back are worthy though imo, unfortunately she blew right through the curvy/thick phase to wtf very quickly.

[Native Horn 3499]

3 hours ago, TheAuditor said:

They are working on it:

https://thebeermile.org/pages/beer-mile-rules

 

I did a beer mile several years ago somewhere near Circle C park.  I believe MGD was the beer of choice that the organizer provided.  Drink a tallboy, run 1/4 mile. Repeat three more times and then crush a final tallboy once done running. I recall I finished in the neighborhood of 19 minutes and had one helluva buzz.  Fortunately the organizer required a designated driver for all participants.  Would not do again.

[BERT 4358]

10 minutes ago, Wilcox Cummingtonite said:

The classics from a few years back are worthy though imo, unfortunately she blew right through the curvy/thick phase to wtf very quickly.

[D3zii 3676]

6 hours ago, Pancho said:

I mean personally, I think our tough game left is at Iowa State

[Daichee Bell 2925]

1 hour ago, Native Horn said:

I did a beer mile several years ago somewhere near Circle C park.  I believe MGD was the beer of choice that the organizer provided.  Drink a tallboy, run 1/4 mile. Repeat three more times and then crush a final tallboy once done running. I recall I finished in the neighborhood of 19 minutes and had one helluva buzz.  Fortunately the organizer required a designated driver for all participants.  Would not do again.

I ran in the beer mile world championships a few years back. We made up our own version where you have to drink an 8 ounce beer every 10th of a mile. if you “evacuate“ you’re disqualified. I’ve run sprints to ultras, and that is one of the hardest races I’ve ever run. Your brain feels like a piano wire after about a half mile. Record is just under nine minutes. It’s also the craziest buzzes you will ever get. Your brain just gets flooded out. 

 

[bejezuz 329]

5 hours ago, closetojumping said:

I'm taking 3 of my little kids with me this weekend. Tomorrow night we're going to Matt's El Rancho. After the game on Saturday, I'm taking them out to Salt Lick for the evening. Sunday morning, we're going to grab some Bill Miller breakfast tacos and Starbuck's coffee and pumpkin spiced lattes and then heading home. 

I'll be posting numerous photos and reviews on this thread of each experience, in an effort to help folks like you that might not have enough background on all of the culinary marvels that greater Austin has to offer for the out-of-towners.

Your kids are going to hate the wait at the Salt Lick.  I'd hit up the Chilis on 45th and Lamar instead.  The ribs are better anyway.  

[Enchubben 5510]

6 hours ago, Patricio Swayze said:

Who the hell is that?

I could be wrong but I believe it’s that swinger couple that sell the target furniture out by Waco. 

[MotownHorn 1760]

1 hour ago, bejezuz said:

Your kids are going to hate the wait at the Salt Lick.  I'd hit up the Chilis on 45th and Lamar instead.  The ribs are better anyway.  

That chilis still exists?!?!? Amazing if so 

[Patricio Swayze 17058]

I wish the chilis joke would go away. It was mildly amusing on Reddit like 8 years ago.

[Steamboat1874 4049]

Southwestern Eggrolls were damn good the last time I had them. Been at least 5 or 6 years.

[South Austin 52456]

58 minutes ago, Patricio Swayze said:

I wish the chilis joke would go away. It was mildly amusing on Reddit like 8 years ago.

Sounds like something a Chili’s lover would post.

[Horn80 6114]

8 hours ago, 6th Street said:

Over/under on turnovers by Maalik Murphy 2.5

Unless Sark goes heavy on running plays, which I don’t think he will do, it’s going to be a very long day.

[MontereyMX 869]

24 minutes ago, Steamboat1874 said:

Southwestern Eggrolls were damn good the last time I had them. Been at least 5 or 6 years.

fuck those nasty mutha fuckas!

[Atticus 3973]

6 minutes ago, Horn80 said:

Unless Sark goes heavy on running plays, which I don’t think he will do, it’s going to be a very long day.

We're gonna RPO them to death. Hopefully MM doesn't take too many chances on 50/50 balls.

[BurntOrange&White 39930]

9 hours ago, closetojumping said:

I'm taking 3 of my little kids with me this weekend. Tomorrow night we're going to Matt's El Rancho. After the game on Saturday, I'm taking them out to Salt Lick for the evening. Sunday morning, we're going to grab some Bill Miller breakfast tacos and Starbuck's coffee and pumpkin spiced lattes and then heading home. 

I'll be posting numerous photos and reviews on this thread of each experience, in an effort to help folks like you that might not have enough background on all of the culinary marvels that greater Austin has to offer for the out-of-towners.

[Codaxx 5729]

1 hour ago, Horn80 said:

Unless Sark goes heavy on running plays, which I don’t think he will do, it’s going to be a very long day.

Why? Sark went heavy run last year vs both ISU and KSU.. In both games Texas ran the ball at least 40 times. That is his answer to the 3 high. KSU has 3 DL and 2 of them weigh 245 pounds. I am going to bet Texas runs a lot of the Big 12 formation with Agbo. If KSU starts crashing down their Safeties, then Sark will throw deep. This year Texas has Mitchell and Worthy. Unlike TCU last year, KSU doesn’t have 2 NFL CBs. 

[Yev Kassem 1031]

In a pinch, a brisket, bean and cheese taco from Bill Miller kinda slaps. 

[Horn80 6114]

1 minute ago, Codaxx said:

Why? Sark went heavy run last year vs both ISU and KSU.. In both games Texas ran the ball at least 40 times. That is his answer to the 3 high. KSU has 3 DL and 2 of them weigh 245 pounds. I am going to bet Texas runs a lot of the Big 12 formation with Agbo. If KSU starts crashing down their Safeties, then Sark will throw deep. This year Texas has Mitchell and Worthy. Unlike TCU last year, KSU doesn’t have 2 NFL CBs. 

K-State will sell out on pressuring MM betting he will throw incompletions or INTs.  He’s the weakest link and they will bring up extra defenders to rush just before snaps. Yes, Sark will throw deep but I don’t think MM is ready yet. That’s why I got K-State winning in the prediction thread.

[Fico 1778]

You don’t have to be very “ready” when coverage has to be declared and you’re throwing to one on one matchups.

That is making things as simple as possible for young QB.

He reads blitz and know he has man or single high coverage that means the ball is coming out on the 1st/pre-snap and it’s going to worthy, Sanders, Mitchell in single coverage.

[bejezuz 329]

11 hours ago, South Austin said:

Sounds like something a Chili’s lover would post.

So we're distinguishing between Chili's lovers and Salt Lick/Matt's El Rancho lovers?

 

[Hookem2147 21200]

IT team update. Seems like Chip's injury stuff yesterday may have some validity. 

Spoiler

There is plenty of optimism heading into this game but there are some new concerns we’ll gently hint on at the end. For many, it will render the rest of this post moot but we’re going to write the whole thing anyway.

This is the biggest game in DKR since, well, I’m not sure, but it’s been a long time. This game is essentially a Big 12 Championship semifinal and it was treated as such.

Red Zone Focus

A central focus of the week was red zone and physicality. Steve Sarkisian was taking no prisoners with his laser focused instruction on red zone scheming and teaching. I have no idea how successful Texas will be against Kansas State’s red zone defense but I do know the head coach and offensive staff are not lacking for effort.

Practice this week, especially in that regard, was detailed, organized, and extra focused. Sometimes there are some light-hearted moments but not this week.

Sources state we’ll see some different looks and plays this week but we’re not vouching for whether or not they’ll work.

Quarterbacks

Maalik Murphy‘s week got off to a bit of a rough start, particularly on Monday, but he had a good finish to the week, particularly on Thursday. After gaining some experience last Saturday he’s as confident, and sources say as ready, as he’ll ever be.

Murphy seems to understand he just needs to get the ball to his playmakers and let them do the work. They have the ability to make his job easier.

Quinn Ewers threw the ball while in pads starting on Monday but he’s not truly practicing. That may be a good sign for his eventual return, however.

Back to this week and the most important game of the remaining year.

Texas needs big games out of…

We asked a source for some key players to the game. Obviously everyone has to play well, and that became truer as the week went on…[ominous music].

Here are a handful of players who can greatly improve Texas’ chances of winning.

Maalik Murphy: If he takes care of the ball and hits the open receiver this game could easily fall into place.

Jaylan Ford: Kansas State has differing run schemes its comfortable running with four different quality runners. Ford should be kept clean to find the ball carrier.

Jonathon Brooks: Pretty obvious, Texas needs a big game on the ground against a susceptible K-State defense.

T’Vondre Sweat: The source also mentioned Byron Murphy. One of them neutralizes K-State’s great guard Cooper Beebe, the other blows plays up.

Adonai Mitchell: Xavier Worthy is going to see constant safety help over the top. This should allow Mitchell room to operate. Mitchell has been both a big play receiver and red zone receiver. The source also mentioned Ja’Tavion Sanders.

Ryan Watts: I was surprised to hear Watts over Jahdae Barron but Will Howard may try to stretch the field to create room for K-State’s run game. In any event, they need a big game from Barron, too, but that’s what he do.

Sources of optimism

Kansas State is a familiar opponent that doesn’t change a whole lot, especially since what they run has been working. K-State coach Chris Klieman essentially said the same thing on Tuesday. Sure, they’ll have some wrinkles on offense and defense, and probably attempt a trick play or two, but familiarity should help Texas play fast and confident.

The source continued, everyone knows how important the game is but he still feels the players will play fast and loose.

Injury Gods

Edge Ethan Burke returned to practice and looked okay given the layoff. Texas needs him back helping to set the edge but even if he’s not 100% Texas should have some answers for the K-State run game.

When it comes to injuries this wasn’t a great week. For obvious reasons we can’t go into detail, or even hint yet, but needless to say this is a week where the team needs to rally together and lift their level of play in order to fight their way to victory. The coaches also have to put them in the best positions to do so.

All things considered, the game tomorrow presents the most adverse circumstances for Texas year to date.

If you’re attending the game do your part and be loud.

 

[Hiphopopotamos 20869]

 

[dieucla98 2942]

18 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

 

So UCLA is stealing signs too?

Fuck them.

[HenryJames 66038]

13 hours ago, Yev Kassem said:

In a pinch, a brisket, bean and cheese taco from Bill Miller kinda slaps. 

[satyanash 14477]

 

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2937]

Bill Connelly is the worst. 

[closetojumping 62565]

3 minutes ago, satyanash said:

 

Every week, the "experts" and media personalities talk themselves either into Texas losing outright, or for sure Texas not covering.

I heard Andy Staples talk this morning on Full Ride and he excitedly talked about KSU beating Texas. Childers and Neuheisel had asked him about Bedlam and he basically said "sure, that will be a game, but OU owns that rivalry and will win it, but let's talk about the Big 12 game where I do think the underdog will win and that is KState." He didn't even wait for the hosts to prompt him. I expect Gameday to have 4 of the 5 pickers taking KSU. At least.

There's a reason that, this late in the season, most of the advanced forecasts have Texas winning the game, usually by more than the Vegas spread. The Texas offense, even with Murphy, is not a good matchup for KSU. Texas is elite on special teams and KSU is just pretty good in that regard. The home field advantage matters. 

It's like none of that matters because "huurrrrr, durrrrr, Texas isn't back huuuuurrrrr duuuuurrrrrr". Okay then.

[texifornia 56868]

5 minutes ago, Wilcox Cummingtonite said:

Bill Connelly is the worst. 

I like him generally, but every aspect of his football fandom is aligned against Texas.

[Atticus 3973]

If Sanders is too hurt to go, that takes away one of our big advantages in this game. Their linebackers are aggressive as hell and don’t cover very well anyway, so the middle of the field is wide open. 

Edited November 3, 2023 by Atticus

[trythisathome 971]

1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

IT team update. Seems like Chip's injury stuff yesterday may have some validity. 

  Hide contents

There is plenty of optimism heading into this game but there are some new concerns we’ll gently hint on at the end. For many, it will render the rest of this post moot but we’re going to write the whole thing anyway.

This is the biggest game in DKR since, well, I’m not sure, but it’s been a long time. This game is essentially a Big 12 Championship semifinal and it was treated as such.

Red Zone Focus

A central focus of the week was red zone and physicality. Steve Sarkisian was taking no prisoners with his laser focused instruction on red zone scheming and teaching. I have no idea how successful Texas will be against Kansas State’s red zone defense but I do know the head coach and offensive staff are not lacking for effort.

Practice this week, especially in that regard, was detailed, organized, and extra focused. Sometimes there are some light-hearted moments but not this week.

Sources state we’ll see some different looks and plays this week but we’re not vouching for whether or not they’ll work.

Quarterbacks

Maalik Murphy‘s week got off to a bit of a rough start, particularly on Monday, but he had a good finish to the week, particularly on Thursday. After gaining some experience last Saturday he’s as confident, and sources say as ready, as he’ll ever be.

Murphy seems to understand he just needs to get the ball to his playmakers and let them do the work. They have the ability to make his job easier.

Quinn Ewers threw the ball while in pads starting on Monday but he’s not truly practicing. That may be a good sign for his eventual return, however.

Back to this week and the most important game of the remaining year.

Texas needs big games out of…

We asked a source for some key players to the game. Obviously everyone has to play well, and that became truer as the week went on…[ominous music].

Here are a handful of players who can greatly improve Texas’ chances of winning.

Maalik Murphy: If he takes care of the ball and hits the open receiver this game could easily fall into place.

Jaylan Ford: Kansas State has differing run schemes its comfortable running with four different quality runners. Ford should be kept clean to find the ball carrier.

Jonathon Brooks: Pretty obvious, Texas needs a big game on the ground against a susceptible K-State defense.

T’Vondre Sweat: The source also mentioned Byron Murphy. One of them neutralizes K-State’s great guard Cooper Beebe, the other blows plays up.

Adonai Mitchell: Xavier Worthy is going to see constant safety help over the top. This should allow Mitchell room to operate. Mitchell has been both a big play receiver and red zone receiver. The source also mentioned Ja’Tavion Sanders.

Ryan Watts: I was surprised to hear Watts over Jahdae Barron but Will Howard may try to stretch the field to create room for K-State’s run game. In any event, they need a big game from Barron, too, but that’s what he do.

Sources of optimism

Kansas State is a familiar opponent that doesn’t change a whole lot, especially since what they run has been working. K-State coach Chris Klieman essentially said the same thing on Tuesday. Sure, they’ll have some wrinkles on offense and defense, and probably attempt a trick play or two, but familiarity should help Texas play fast and confident.

The source continued, everyone knows how important the game is but he still feels the players will play fast and loose.

Injury Gods

Edge Ethan Burke returned to practice and looked okay given the layoff. Texas needs him back helping to set the edge but even if he’s not 100% Texas should have some answers for the K-State run game.

When it comes to injuries this wasn’t a great week. For obvious reasons we can’t go into detail, or even hint yet, but needless to say this is a week where the team needs to rally together and lift their level of play in order to fight their way to victory. The coaches also have to put them in the best positions to do so.

All things considered, the game tomorrow presents the most adverse circumstances for Texas year to date.

If you’re attending the game do your part and be loud.

 

I know Maalik didn't practice Tuesday, wonder if it's him? 

[MuellerHorn 4228]

1 hour ago, Hookem2147 said:

IT team update. Seems like Chip's injury stuff yesterday may have some validity. 

  Hide contents

There is plenty of optimism heading into this game but there are some new concerns we’ll gently hint on at the end. For many, it will render the rest of this post moot but we’re going to write the whole thing anyway.

This is the biggest game in DKR since, well, I’m not sure, but it’s been a long time. This game is essentially a Big 12 Championship semifinal and it was treated as such.

Red Zone Focus

A central focus of the week was red zone and physicality. Steve Sarkisian was taking no prisoners with his laser focused instruction on red zone scheming and teaching. I have no idea how successful Texas will be against Kansas State’s red zone defense but I do know the head coach and offensive staff are not lacking for effort.

Practice this week, especially in that regard, was detailed, organized, and extra focused. Sometimes there are some light-hearted moments but not this week.

Sources state we’ll see some different looks and plays this week but we’re not vouching for whether or not they’ll work.

Quarterbacks

Maalik Murphy‘s week got off to a bit of a rough start, particularly on Monday, but he had a good finish to the week, particularly on Thursday. After gaining some experience last Saturday he’s as confident, and sources say as ready, as he’ll ever be.

Murphy seems to understand he just needs to get the ball to his playmakers and let them do the work. They have the ability to make his job easier.

Quinn Ewers threw the ball while in pads starting on Monday but he’s not truly practicing. That may be a good sign for his eventual return, however.

Back to this week and the most important game of the remaining year.

Texas needs big games out of…

We asked a source for some key players to the game. Obviously everyone has to play well, and that became truer as the week went on…[ominous music].

Here are a handful of players who can greatly improve Texas’ chances of winning.

Maalik Murphy: If he takes care of the ball and hits the open receiver this game could easily fall into place.

Jaylan Ford: Kansas State has differing run schemes its comfortable running with four different quality runners. Ford should be kept clean to find the ball carrier.

Jonathon Brooks: Pretty obvious, Texas needs a big game on the ground against a susceptible K-State defense.

T’Vondre Sweat: The source also mentioned Byron Murphy. One of them neutralizes K-State’s great guard Cooper Beebe, the other blows plays up.

Adonai Mitchell: Xavier Worthy is going to see constant safety help over the top. This should allow Mitchell room to operate. Mitchell has been both a big play receiver and red zone receiver. The source also mentioned Ja’Tavion Sanders.

Ryan Watts: I was surprised to hear Watts over Jahdae Barron but Will Howard may try to stretch the field to create room for K-State’s run game. In any event, they need a big game from Barron, too, but that’s what he do.

Sources of optimism

Kansas State is a familiar opponent that doesn’t change a whole lot, especially since what they run has been working. K-State coach Chris Klieman essentially said the same thing on Tuesday. Sure, they’ll have some wrinkles on offense and defense, and probably attempt a trick play or two, but familiarity should help Texas play fast and confident.

The source continued, everyone knows how important the game is but he still feels the players will play fast and loose.

Injury Gods

Edge Ethan Burke returned to practice and looked okay given the layoff. Texas needs him back helping to set the edge but even if he’s not 100% Texas should have some answers for the K-State run game.

When it comes to injuries this wasn’t a great week. For obvious reasons we can’t go into detail, or even hint yet, but needless to say this is a week where the team needs to rally together and lift their level of play in order to fight their way to victory. The coaches also have to put them in the best positions to do so.

All things considered, the game tomorrow presents the most adverse circumstances for Texas year to date.

If you’re attending the game do your part and be loud.

 

So, who of significant impact is out/limited in a novel sense? This report source mentions Ford, Brooks, Sweat, B Murphy, Mitchell, Worthy, Sanders, Watts, and Barron as playing. We already know Catalon and Burke are probably not going to be playing/impactful.

So, that leaves OL (one of the tackles or Majors again), Whittington, Helm, a high-snap DL (Sorrell or Collins), Hill, the other starting CB (Brooks), or Jerrin Thompson/Williams Jr at safety.

Edited November 3, 2023 by MuellerHorn

[closetojumping 62565]

1 minute ago, Atticus said:

If Sanders is too hurt to go, that takes away one of our big advantages in this game. Their linebackers are aggressive as hell and don’t cover very well anyway, so the middle of the field is wide open. 

If Sarkisian can't figure out how to fill that void with Helm, Whittington and TBs, then the next person that calls the guy a playcalling genius should be autobanned. KSU's LBs define mediocrity. We know their scheme. It should be straightforward. 

[Wilcox Cummingtonite 2937]

14 minutes ago, texifornia said:

I like him generally, but every aspect of his football fandom is aligned against Texas.

I agree. He's a Missouri grad so he just can't help himself I guess.

[Askew 362]

24 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Every week, the "experts" and media personalities talk themselves either into Texas losing outright, or for sure Texas not covering.

I heard Andy Staples talk this morning on Full Ride and he excitedly talked about KSU beating Texas. Childers and Neuheisel had asked him about Bedlam and he basically said "sure, that will be a game, but OU owns that rivalry and will win it, but let's talk about the Big 12 game where I do think the underdog will win and that is KState." He didn't even wait for the hosts to prompt him. I expect Gameday to have 4 of the 5 pickers taking KSU. At least.

There's a reason that, this late in the season, most of the advanced forecasts have Texas winning the game, usually by more than the Vegas spread. The Texas offense, even with Murphy, is not a good matchup for KSU. Texas is elite on special teams and KSU is just pretty good in that regard. The home field advantage matters. 

It's like none of that matters because "huurrrrr, durrrrr, Texas isn't back huuuuurrrrr duuuuurrrrrr". Okay then.

"Steve Sarklostagain" is a powerful predictive force. He hasnt done so he wont do it. This is science. The media and experts have taken notice.