Looking Back/Looking Forward

by thestos on Oct 4, 2007 12:57 PM CDT

This is an attempt to optimistcally correlate the time period when Major Applewhite came into the program, and the current state of affairs. Trust me, this story ends well.

I realize that it is quite a stretch, but that glass has to be half full at some point.

So, when Major entered the program, he definitely won hearts with his ups, and crushed dreams with his lows. Ironically, one of the worst of the low times was against Kansas State, when he was given the name "Apple Turnover," by some of our more fair weathered fans. Colt is struggling early on against this same opponent, but Colt also won our hearts with some early carrer moments. The point is both struggled early.

Things changed when Chris Simms, instead of going to Tennessee at the behest of his family, errouneously came to Texas. This stiffled the career of the Maj. He came into the Big XII cahmpionship game his senior year, due to the Simms "finger injury," and nearly brought us to the National Championship game after Simms handed the ball to Colorado 4 times, one of which resulted in 2 of our best players being out for the rest of that game and the bowl game. It can be argued that had Major started that entire season, we would have had the oppurtunity to get our asses kicked by Miami in the NC game.

Luckily for the current situation, the Simms character (John Brantley)has chosen to head to Florida, and despite the early career highs and lows, Colt will be able to develop throughout his entire career.

Does this then lead us to believe that in 2 years, he could lead us to the National Championship game? If so, I'll take a NC appearance every 4th year as a fan.

If that is not the proper conclusion to draw, maybe it leads us into a nice bowl win with Colt in a year's time, followed by the introduction of the VY character (Chiles).

Either way, I think we are in good shape to stay among the elite teams in college football, and be back in the National Championship game within 5-6 years. If we can make a National Championship appearance, even if we don't win it, every 5-10 years, I think that should keep Texas fans quite happy.

P.S. How did I get 21 points in College Pick 'Em, relinquish my 2 week hold on first place, and only drop to #10?

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Unfortunately,

Mack learned nothing from Dick Tomey, Greg Robinson and Vince Young. He gave it some lip service, but no implementation once they left the program. Mack is now back to coaching the pre-VY style.

Mack is a plodder. He has never coached with a strong sense of urgency. He coddles the young men and refuses to allow his staff to sit a player as discipline for poor play. The only thing saving this season is a pathetically poor OOC schedule and Big-XII opponents lacking competitiveness.

Mack will struggle through the season with 8 or 9 wins and then promptly retain the entire staff for more of the same. We are in urgent need of some young, aggressive assistants and stronger discipline.

--- All roads to the Big-XII Championships run through OU and the RRS. It's not just "another game." ---

by HornChamps on Oct 4, 2007 2:22 PM CDT reply actions