Two Cents: OU projections

And John Chiles channels Vince Young...circa October 8, 2005.

But we can make up 10 points alone JUST BY playing Muck, Norton and Kindle and never letting Killebrew and Bobino see the field...E-V-A-R.

Sadly, my honest opinion on this matter stems from the reality that our team is not particularly good this season. The poor line play, the inexperienced Chiles vs unhealthy McCoy debate, the poor coaching, the abysmal special teams,etc, etc.  

But most importantly, this team lacks leadership and heart, which means that all of our short-comings will not be overcome by some magnificent performance on Saturday (at least I highly doubt it).

This leads me to the dreadful conclusion that this game is not in our hands, our fate rests instead with the douchebags in crimson and cream. If they come out with any focus at all, we're done.

On the other hand, if they've had any in-fighting or bickering from last week's loss, if the media has been rough on them all week in Norman, if they are distracted in any way, then OU teams have a history of coming apart. Bob Stoops is possibly the best coach in America when his team is focused and things are going right. But when they lose focus, the wheels usually come off.

So I'm thinking that our only hope is to inherit an Oklahoma meltdown. If it happens, history would indicate our chances are good.  

This game will be won in the trenches.  Mark it in stone.  If Texas' o-line can miraculously give colt/chiles time and open up a hole or two for jamaal (and vondrell), the offensive talent will put up big crooked numbers.

On the other side, if Texas' front 4 (plus the young LBs) can put enough pressure on Bradford to force him into making mistakes, things will look rosy.

These are massive "Ifs," but they are certainly possible.

It will take something like the final scene.

The stars, moons and planets will need to align.

This game is about mistakes and emotions.
Sell on the former and buy on the latter.

If they can somehow get JC going, like CU did with their RBs, then we have a chance. JC is basically the indicator of UT's chances.

I think our guys need to feel they have a chance.  If the D can hold down OU's scoring so that the game is within reach at halftime, that will do a lot mentally.  The O will do its part in the first half just by sustaining a drive or two and not giving up a turnover.  Even if it's 0-0, even 14-0 at halftime, we're in it.  Second half, O will have to come through with adjustments, surprises, trick plays, supreme heroism (Mr. Chiles) and Acts of God.  

for my beloved Longhorns is if they pull their head out of their ass and stop being giant wimps and find their heart. Get Angry. Come early and angry, be loud and excited, stay late and win! That is for fans, players, and coaches. Don't ask of us what you don't have or want to do. I know that they care and want to win, but that's not the same. Where's the fire and the passion?!  

Winning individual battles, just like they teach you in the basics.  It will take us getting mad and playing with calculated abandon.  We have the talent... WE DO.  We just need to live up to it and do what we are supposed to do on EACH play.  One play at a time.  Also we need to not turn the ball over.  

Getting one or two of the breaks in each game that can make it fall either way would help as well.  Lord knows we got enough bad breaks on KSU and A&M in the last few games since last year to make up for a whole season.

1 - find a way to keep Colt/Chiles/Harris from being constantly pressured (improved O-line play, keeping extra people in)
2 - D-line, linebackers stepping up to minimize the running game, especially on 1st down.  Let's put Bradford in some 3rd and long's and see how he does.
3 - Balance on O - run the ball well enough to keep pass rush honest (see #1)
4 - Win the turnover battle (no pick 6's!)
5 - The players being pissed about being 11 point underdogs.

I think all of these things are do-able, but won't be easy.  

OU Sucks

The crowd is a big factor, here.  If we throw an INT or something bad happens, just get louder.

Also, GD must let Charles/Ogbonnaya/McGee touch the ball frequently if he wants Colt to survive the game.  I think our defense will kick ass if we limit the turnovers and 3 and outs.  Just get a few drives and hunt and peck for field position until we catch a break, then unload on the bastards and give them everything we've got.  Colt should be doing a lot of long-ball work in practice this week, because we'll only have a chance to go for it maybe 2-3 times, and if we can convert one of those, it will open up the offense for the rest of the game.  If Chiles comes out with Colt, they better not do what they've been doing.  Chiles under center = keeper, Chiles out wide = bubble screen double pass/just regular old bubble screen.  We should be faking these obvious plays that we're known for at least once or twice a game.

Its 42-3 as the third quarter starts. Colt was just carried off the field unconcious after his 3rd pick returned for 6. JC has fumbled twice inside our 20 and Chiles is trying to throw a bubble screen. Killebrew was ejected after his third personal foul when chasing Kelly on a 60 yard reception he intentionally put a sideline, blindside shot on Stoops as he waved Kelly on to the end zone....Mack has a goofy smile on his face as he makes small rapid claps in front of his face......

It's right here where I've been waking up in a cold sweat at 3 am.......My heart tells me none of this is going to happen and we are gonna play with anger and passion for 60 minutes and win the game.

It is possible.  

Is to keep "Pumping the pump."

Peace - Bent.