Is anything less than a Big 12 title next year acceptable?

[A’Dam Psycho 1469]

As much as this loss sucks, I think we’re a year ahead of scheduled. OU and WV lose some key pieces. OSU, Baylor, and TCU could take some steps up. I think Campbell might be gone from ISU. Personally I’m not accepting anything less than winning the Big 12

[satyanash 14281]

10+ wins (not including a bowl) and a NY6 bowl berth is my benchmark for next year.

[bschoolprof 6232]

depending on how we look next year, yes.  Context matters.  

[naija 2854]

I don't understand the "year ahead of schedule" push I've been seeing. But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

Edited December 1, 2018 by naija

[RomaVicta 29784]

If not, we should execute the entire athletic department. After all, it's unacceptable.

[Happy Gilmore 1001]

Just now, satyanash said:

10+ wins (not including a bowl) and a NY6 bowl berth is my benchmark for next year.

This. Can only go up from here. Can't afford a step back 

[MOODY 126]

I don't know.  I just don't think we have the players to go very far.   I would like to think that we are just so close to going one loss but we lose a bunch of players this year.

I hate it but I think we end up in the same boat as this year.  This is just the 1980's all over for me.

 

[formermav43 4599]

3 minutes ago, bschoolprof said:

depending on how we look next year, yes.  Context matters.  

Yep. Setting these sorts of lines in advance is absurd.

[sushihorn 3233]

3 minutes ago, naija said:

I don't understand the "year ahed of schedule" push I've been seeing. But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

IMHO it's mostly about OL development and the state of the line at the time of the coaching change.

[NateHitch 1282]

Too soon man.  This loss sucks but we still have a great shot at the Sugar Bowl.  Save this shit for the offseason

[Eastwood 4394]

The overachieving of this year is the bare minimum for next year. Oh, and not look like absolute dogshit against LA Tech.

[Message Board User 12389]

Depends what happens with LJH and CJ.

[Juke_Em 47]

Conference title and a playoff spot, which 11+ wins will get you in the conversation. The Big XII has always been about QB play. One of the reasons why we struggled over the last 5 years is because we didn't have a QB advantage vs. the other teams. That shouldn't be the case anymore these next 2 years. Ehlinger will be a top QB in the conference and it won't even be close. Don't have to worry about going up against a Kyler/Mayfield, Mason Rudolph, Kenny Hill/Boykin, Bryce Petty/RG3, etc.

[Slacks 6791]

No. Never.

The only thing that matters to me is the Conference Championship.

I don't give a shit about 10 wins, except that it helps recruiting because we're winning games...

I will always be happier being an 8-4 CHAMPION than a 10 win also ran.

Hell, this year is no better than last year.  The game outcomes were better, but that's not what anybody plays for.

 

I don't care if you're Kansas, Rice, Earlham, or any other shitty team... the goal is still to win the Championship. Always.

[satyanash 14281]

4 minutes ago, NateHitch said:

Too soon man.  This loss sucks but we still have a great shot at the Sugar Bowl.  Save this shit for the offseason

A Sugar Bowl berth would be big. But man, we'd need something close to a miracle to upset this Georgia team.

[MonkeyDoughnut 10145]

We're Texas, we're back and no.

[Capn81 372]

Depends what happens with LJH and CJ.

This cannot be stressed enough. We are in trouble if they leave.

[dcar00 14035]

nope and thats because in our shitty fucked up conf you can't win the NC unless you win the Big 12.

[Surlybastard 65]

Friendly schedule next year, no Maryland.

[mdleast 8261]

Serious question: who be OU’s QB?

[satyanash 14281]

1 minute ago, Snacks said:

No. Never.

The only thing that matters to me is the Conference Championship. 

I don't give a shit about 10 wins, except that it helps recruiting because we're winning games...

I will always be happier being an 8-4 CHAMPION than a 10 win also ran.

Hell, this year is no better than last year.  The game outcomes were better, but that's not what anybody plays for.

 

I don't care if you're Kansas, Rice, Earlham, or any other shitty team... the goal is still to win the Championship. Always.

Winning a Big 12 title every year just isn't going to be realistic as long as Riley, Holgo, etc. are in the conference. Heck, the fact that we recently added a conference title game is the only reason we had a chance to win it today at all.

[Blanton 170]

3 minutes ago, satyanash said:

A Sugar Bowl berth would be big. But man, we'd need something close to a miracle to upset this Georgia team.

We’d be outclassed in every unit across the board. Schematic advantage would then be the factor and I wouldn’t be putting any stock into beck/Orlando for a miracle upset.

i guess we would just have to hope Georgia players show up hungover, drunk, and a few in jail before the game 

Edited December 1, 2018 by Blanton

[Tom Chairman 264]

I don't understand the "year ahead of schedule" push I've been seeing. But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

Seriously. Fuck this ahead of schedule shit. We should be in the CCG every year regardless how shitty the previous year was. Is that realistic? Probably not but that should be the expectation every fucking year.

[MOODY 126]

1 minute ago, Blanton said:

We’d be outclassed in every unit across the board. Schematic advantage would then be the factor and I wouldn’t be putting any stock into beck/Orlando for a miracle upset.

i guess we would just have to hope Georgia players show up hungover and/or drunk before the game 

But maybe since we would be so outclassed they would take us lightly?  Then we shock them............ maybe

[Jacob McCandles 202]

But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

It is my expectation every year

[Surly Bevo 24696]

No

[RandomIdoit 655]

No.

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

18 minutes ago, naija said:

I don't understand the "year ahead of schedule" push I've been seeing. But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

It’s real simple. At the beginning of the season did you expect us to beat OU and play in the conference championship game? Was that your expectation for this team?

[OU Sucks 8746]

4 minutes ago, mdleast said:

Serious question: who be OU’s QB?

Serious answer: a huge douchebag

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

3 minutes ago, Tom Chairman said:

Seriously. Fuck this ahead of schedule shit. We should be in the CCG every year regardless how shitty the previous year was. Is that realistic? Probably not but that should be the expectation every fucking year.

That doesn’t make any sense but...we’re Texas!?!?

[taybo20 2815]

Gotta see what the team looks like. And we gotta start with 1-0... no more losing first game of the season

[Sgt Hulk 13647]

until our play calling changes we will likely be worse on offense. especially with watson gone and a possible although i pray to god not  ljh and CJ.  im still battered right now 

[Goredho 17348]

Depends.  It should’ve the goal heading into the season, but if Sam blows out a knee before conference play then I think expectations have to shift somewhat.

[Slacks 6791]

6 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Winning a Big 12 title every year just isn't going to be realistic as long as Riley, Holgo, etc. are in the conference. Heck, the fact that we recently added a conference title game is the only reason we had a chance to win it today at all.

There are teams that expect to win it every year. I want to be one of those teams, not one of the teams who have already conceded to reality.

 

[chase25 2048]

2 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

It’s real simple. At the beginning of the season did you expect us to beat OU and play in the conference championship game? Was that your expectation for this team?

Nobody expected our baseball team to win 2/3 on the road at Tech, sweep TCU, win the conference, and make it to Omaha. Sometimes guys just nut up, quit making excuses, and go out and accomplish something, this wasn't that group unfortunately

[RabidM 2664]

10 minutes ago, mdleast said:

Serious question: who be OU’s QB?

My guess is Jalen Hurts or Kahlil Tate.  

[Tom Chairman 264]

That doesn’t make any sense but...we’re Texas!?!?

Be a pussy and keep your shitty expectations. I define a good season as ten wins and a trophy. This has been an average to below average season for our program. I'm happy to see improvement but let's not be aggy about it.

[Tom Chairman 264]

Nobody expected our baseball team to win 2/3 on the road at Tech, sweep TCU, win the conference, and make it to Omaha. Sometimes guys just nut up, quit making excuses, and go out and accomplish something, this wasn't that group unfortunately

Yup. A lot of battered wives in her.

[ChiTownDoc 21101]

13 minutes ago, satyanash said:

Winning a Big 12 title every year just isn't going to be realistic as long as Riley, Holgo, etc. are in the conference. Heck, the fact that we recently added a conference title game is the only reason we had a chance to win it today at all.

That’s complete bullshit.  If OU can win it every year that sure as shit is realistic for Texas.  JFC

[Hank Chinaski 6310]

27 minutes ago, naija said:

I don't understand the "year ahead of schedule" push I've been seeing. But yes, next year a conference championship is the expectation. 

Agreed. 

If the program is really "heading in the right direction," I think this season (Herman's 2nd) is right on schedule. Improved, better, but not yet great. 

The question is whether it plateaus here or continues to improve. 

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

Just now, Tom Chairman said:

Be a pussy and keep your shitty expectations. I define a good season as ten wins and a trophy. This has been an average to below average season for our program. I'm happy to see improvement but let's not be aggy about it.

Your mother is a huge whore that routinely solicits raw gangbangs on craisgslist.

[Tom Chairman 264]

There are teams that expect to win it every year. I want to be one of those teams, not one of the teams who have already conceded to reality.
 

This right here

[Here’s the deal 114]

We may have to wait until the youngsters on the OL and DL get playoff ready.  

[Rockethorn1978 6061]

Depends on how much we lose? Front seven is gone right with what DL behind them so gotta get grad transfers and lose our best OL plus what if LJH and CJ declare? We could be starting over again next year.

[TXs 226]

We need a DL/OL that's not soft as baby shit to take the next step.

[Tom Chairman 264]

That’s complete bullshit.  If OU can win it every year that sure as shit is realistic for Texas.  JFC

Exactly. If those dirt burglars can do it with shittier recruiting classes at a school that doesn't have our inherent advantages then sure as fuck so can we.

[Tom Chairman 264]

We need a DL/OL that's not soft as baby shit to take the next step.

Agreed

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

Just now, Tom Chairman said:

Exactly. If those dirt burglars can do it with shittier recruiting classes at a school that doesn't have our inherent advantages then sure as fuck so can we.

Of course we can you dipshit. The issue of course is that our program has been a complete dumpster fire for a decade. That your expectation was conference championships during the past decade doesn’t make you a badass or a better fan, it makes you a fucking idiot.

[Murfdogg21 4412]

We will lose 3 of our best 4/5 players (CJ, LJH, GJ). People will have to step up and work their asses off in the offseason if they want to be conference champions. 

[Augustus 3061]

Y'all are gonna be really young next year aren't you?

But there is an inherent advantage of being able to finish second in a round-robin conference and still get to play for the crown, so there's that.