Holiday Housekeeping
by Peter Bean on Dec 24, 2007 1:25 AM CST
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PrintA quick note on the holiday schedule:
24th, 25th - Probably off around here, unless something big happens that merits immediate discussion.
26th - Holiday Bowl Preview. Note: I'm heading down Wednesday night for the San Diego Texas Exes event at Moondoggies. Anyone in town for the game who wants to attend please feel free to join in.
27th - Holiday Bowl Tailgate. If you're going to be at the game, please email me and I'll get you my cell phone number. 54b and I are hoping to be down by the stadium in time for a good 4-5 hours of overindulgent drinking tailgating. We'd love for any and all to come on by and join us.
30th - Orson and I will resume our Sunday night radio show with a live chat during the PetroSun Independence Bowl between Colorado and Alabama. The catch? We'll be doing a live drinking game. Every time Bob Davie does something Bob Davie would do... take a shot! If you've been dying to hear what I sound like slobbering/snoring on a microphone - here's your chance.
Happy holidays to everyone - I hope to see some of you in San Diego.
Back with regular posting on the 26th, but if you need some immediate PB reading, have a look see at this SD Tribune article on Mack Brown, in which I make a few appearances.
--PB--
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Happy Holidays PB
Hope Santa puts a pass defence in your stocking.
by patienthornsfan on Dec 24, 2007 2:11 AM CST reply actions
Thanks PHF
But I gotta say, Akina needs that gift more than me...
Happy holidays to you as well. Thanks for another great year of updates on the site.
I'll Tune In For The Drinnking Game
Hmm, already seem to have started...
Merry Christmas!
Interesting article.....good comments Peter
About five years ago, just because they were curious, Mack Brown and his wife Sally started a project of sorts.
To check fan reaction around the country, she would check the fan Web sites of major college football teams that had just lost games. They noticed that when those teams lost, their fans often called for that team's offensive coordinator to be fired, plus a few assistant coaches – "if they knew their names," Mack Brown said.
"I don't read anything because I don't want to get mad," he said.
This year, critics questioned why Texas started three veteran linebackers all year when three younger linebackers seemed to have superior talent, according to them.
And so it goes.
"It will always be something," said Brown, who makes about $3 million annually.
"Then when you win the big one, it was because of some other reason you won the big one, so you really can't win, so you forget about it," Brown said.
"They're struggling a little bit to take that next step to win at the elite level without a superstar quarterback," Bean said. "That remains a challenge for this staff."
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At some point in time Mack will come to the realization that high expectations and accountability come with a HC'ing job that pays a cool $3,000,000! One measly Conference Championship in 20 years isn't getting it done. Its time to quit wearing the thin skin, show resolve, work with a sense of urgency and expect excellence.
Interesting that you did not add this quote
"We've been here 10 years, and we feel the same way," Brown said. "We're disappointed with nine wins. We're disappointed we're not in the (Bowl Championship Series). We're disappointed we're not conference champs and playing in the end, and I think that's the mentality you have to have at Texas."
At least.....
.......one small portion of his statement was accurate.
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"We're disappointed with nine wins."
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The rest qualifies as lip service.
Gosh....
Agreed
This team underperformed for most of the year and whether that was due to the coaching or a young o-line or what have you; it has nothing to do with the original point.
You said this:
At some point in time Mack will come to the realization that high expectations and accountability come with a HC'ing job that pays a cool $3,000,000! One measly Conference Championship in 20 years isn't getting it done. Its time to quit wearing the thin skin, show resolve, work with a sense of urgency and expect excellence.
And in the same article you are talking about Mack admits that he is disappointed with the season. Seems that he has already come to the realization you were referring to.
Glad we have agreement...
Its time to quit wearing the thin skin, show resolve, work with a sense of urgency and expect excellence.
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I'm sorry, but I just had to read that again. It looks more profound by the minute. <smiling> Knowing this team was capable of so much more, made this season all the more frustrating.
While you get angry with me for pointing a finger, I believe we both know who set the bar too low this season. The intensity and preparation has not been there this season and the blame lies at the feet of Mack Brown. Let us all hope that NOS, strong discipline, intensity and a strong sense of urgency are locked into place next August. If not, then look out.......it could get ugly.
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