Open Game Day Thread: Kansas State at Texas
by Peter Bean on Sep 29, 2007 1:45 PM CDT
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Game 5: Kansas State at #7 Texas
Kansas State Wildcats (3-1) at Texas Longhorns (4-0)
Saturday, September 29, 2007 · 2:30 p.m. CT
Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium (85,123) · Austin, TX
Television: ABC
Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)
The Longhorns return to the field this Saturday after a 4-0 non-conference slate. They weren't all the prettiest wins, but wins they were. More importantly, Texas looked like it made progress in its last win over Rice. That's the hope, anyway.
Let's quickly run down the big things to watch for today:
1. Linebacker rotation: Unfortunately, Kindle's out, but we need Muckelroy and Norton to play early and often. The coaches have danced around the question of how much they'll be used, but we need it to be generous. Both players make our defense dramatically better.
2. Chiles/McGee: I don't think there's any question that both will play, but it remains to be seen in what capacity. I know the coaches don't want to overwhelm Chiles, but there's only one way to find out if he can be a contributor for this team during conference play. As for McGee? He just needs to be used. Give him 10 legitimate touches today.
3. Make KSU work. The Wildcats sputter on offense without the aid of big plays. They'll be taking their shots deep, so we'll need our safeties taking care of business with pass coverage. That, of course, gets back to point #1. If the safeties are busy making up for lousy linebacking play, the coverage will suffer.
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Game 3: Rice at #7 Texas????
PB
Can we get another win against the same team?
I know the aggies would but hell they count practice as a win.
Junst funnin' with ya.
My favorite for Texas games.
Hell, my favorite for everyone else, too.
I'm hating
ABC right now, this game isnt in HD! At least I do get to see the opening kickoff for the first time.
Is it 2006 again?
Picking up where they left off last year.
this non hd thing
is complete bullshit. they give us the shittier of the two games then they dont even give us a decent picture. this looks like shit.
I agree
with you mattw, i can barely make out the letters, numbers and words on the screen. Might as well have been watching it on a 13" B&W...
The question is how many TDs
do we want to give up with these bad-tacklin LBs and the corners 10 yds off?
Just as f**king stupid as I've seen. This is what we're giving them, gifts across the board.
think we'll see any new LBs
on the next drive?
by littlevisigoth on Sep 29, 2007 2:49 PM CDT up reply actions
Time Warner Austin-ESPN
Anyone in austin having trouble with their ESPNHD channel. My picture is stuttering.
did that last night for some of the wvu game
buncha halfasses out there. time warner austin makes me hate hd.
how do i listen to this game online?
Here
http://radio.woai.com/main.html Click "Listen" at top left.
No defense
The most pathetic attempt at a defense I have seen. Coach Akina is a joke as a defensive coordinator. It makes you want to puke!
by valonghorn on Sep 29, 2007 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
Good news, bad news
Good news: We've officially added another play-maker in Chiles. QB and WR.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 2:56 PM CDT reply actions
Nice block on the outside
Finally. It should not be this difficult.
Our D is giving up the 5-7 yard play
with the corners pulled back. If Freeman can hit the short quick pass, it has been there with the defense we're running. KSU drive: 11 plays-80 yards.
Bring up the corners, cut off the short routes and make them earn it. And, yes, new LBs, whose bad tacklin' added even more yardage.
I am starting to realize....
the running backs aren't the issue in the red zone. The offensive line just can't seem to get a push. The RB's are getting hit in the backfield or at the line of scrimmage. This O-line needs to step it up.
You're right; no push at all.
Even with extra blocking with TE, fullback, nada.
Out score them
Looks like we are in for a barn-burner. We got the Akina desert draught defense! Useless blitzes that never get to the quarterback and he dumps it in the 15 yard empty zone. DUH.......
by valonghorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:03 PM CDT reply actions
And the killer is we don't have to be.
It's the scheme and personnel.
is okam the new rod wright?
doesnt show up in big games...is wildly overrated...is soft? maybe he should go to law school.
Knew Frank in HS
Always thought he would be a GREAT o-lineman. At Lake Highlands he played O and D line
Getting close
to Freeman in the backfield, but it's not seeming to phase him. hopefully we'll actually get to him at some point.
good thing akina thinks freeman is bledsoe
hey duane...one of those things is not like the other...ie: one can move.
Bobino
Blitz into the blocking again ! HELP !
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:09 PM CDT up reply actions
Need help
Is there anybody in the stands or press box that can help the so-called defense tackle. It is pathetic!!!
by valonghorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:09 PM CDT reply actions
Tackle anybody ?
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:10 PM CDT up reply actions
no shit
they sniff out the razzle dazzle, but still can't keep him in the backfield. WTF?!?!?!?!
by littlevisigoth on Sep 29, 2007 3:11 PM CDT up reply actions
lol
I mean, come on, tackle the guy. Goes from a 5 yard loss to a 2 yard gain.
more importantly
from 3rd and long to 3rd and short
by littlevisigoth on Sep 29, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Seriously
Why should K-State EVER run the ball?
Trick play doesn't work this time, yet he still gains a couple yds due to an inability to tackle.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:11 PM CDT reply actions
True...
Last year he would have thrown it for a TD !
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:12 PM CDT up reply actions
START FUCKING HITTING IN PRACTICE, MACK.
what a bunch of soft bitches we've found ourselves with.
No tackling b....
Thank God their man held the guy up after our three guys blew another one. This is as embarrassing as it gets!!!!!
by valonghorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:12 PM CDT reply actions
I think the emails need to start going to DeLoss
Obviously the coaches ain't hearing shit.
SWEET!!!
good pressure forces the bad throw
by littlevisigoth on Sep 29, 2007 3:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Now I see why Akina
Was the "co" coordinator for so long and why Mack brought in Robinson and Chizik. Does he know that you can disguise blitzes?
HUGE STOP BY TEXAS
I like the blitz call.
Now it's time to get the lead.
JC with the nice run.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:15 PM CDT reply actions
ok really.
there is a definite tackling problem. does it hinge on the not hitting in practice?
ALMOST 6
Charles almost broke it !
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:16 PM CDT reply actions
horrible play call
no zone read for colt, greg. the square doesnt fit where the triangle goes.
Colorado just scored
OU 24, CU 17 - 14:50 left in 4th
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:17 PM CDT reply actions
KU WILL WEAR DOWN
We just need to stay even....they are going to wear down....
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:19 PM CDT reply actions
COLO JUST STOPPED OU
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:21 PM CDT reply actions
anyone got an update on how the oregon/cal game
is going? does one look better than the other etc etc etc?
Ron is talking about BON...nice!
"Those that are keeping up with the team closely calling for the young LB's to play."
OU ON ITS HEELS
COLO DRIVING ...
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
Coach Hawkins
He will turn Colorado around.....Not much competition up in the North for him
by sportsfan on Sep 29, 2007 3:29 PM CDT reply actions
SWEED
That was a catch and a fumble...were lucky !
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:31 PM CDT reply actions
I hate to keep complaining but...
I said it last week and I will say it again. Why is it that we can never find a punter worth a damn? Our placekicker is always solid but our punter always sucks.
Puke
Only 3 more years of hearing about Tuscola, TX...715 people, one stop-light...blah, blah, blah
Why can't Colt just be Colt, the QB.
can we start some akina one liners up or what?
his defense is as sophisticated as his mustache.
and go!
BTW first downfield pass this half.
Do we stretch it? No. One of the basic elements of the spread and we don't even make the attempt. Waiting, waiting, waiting for the sure situation. And then we get bottled up again.
So, now, will we attack or play the slow diddle game?
Wow, now do we have to call...
to have Killebrew removed from Special Teams?
OKIE MELTDOWN!
that little shitty wagon they drive around is on its side and in flames. AMAZING.
COLO TIES IT UP WITH 4 MINUTES LEFT !!!!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:44 PM CDT reply actions
Beautiful play after the timeout
Lets throw directly to the d-line
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:46 PM CDT reply actions
This is feeling bad.
The team has little or no energy. Stadium was quiet before the INT TD. Someone needs to wake up.
SUCK ME DRY AND CALL ME DUSTY !!!!
DAMN DAMN DAMN !!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:47 PM CDT reply actions
No doubt...
I was thinking the same thing. Does Ogbonnaya have a piano on his back. Damn, I really hope he isn't that lethargic and slow in real life.
Quan Cosby
has not had a productive kickoff/punt return all game.
Maybe I'm the only one, but I'd rather have Charles returning punts because of his blazing speed.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:49 PM CDT reply actions
the hands though, man.
i don't want him touching the ball anymore than he has to until he proves he can hang onto it consistently.
At least
He doesn't look hurt from the tackle.
FIRST DOWN UT!
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:55 PM CDT up reply actions
Vince Young
Needs to have a little talk with the boys at halftime
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:54 PM CDT reply actions
We need a play !!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:55 PM CDT reply actions
man colorado is playing out of their minds
hittin the shit out of dudes...everyones flying to the ball. makes me hate how lazy our team looks right now.
CU at midfield
A couple more first downs and this could WIN THIS GAME!!!
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:56 PM CDT reply actions
and there's a great play
from the elite receiving corps we'd heard so much about. Nice!
by littlevisigoth on Sep 29, 2007 3:58 PM CDT up reply actions
TD TEXAS
And Colt gets hammered again.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 3:58 PM CDT reply actions
If we can hold em ' now
WE WILL BLOW EM' OUT IN THE SECOND HALF !
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 3:59 PM CDT reply actions
Buffs in long field goal range
big 3rd down.
and a loss. too bad they don't have their kicker from last year anymore.
SWITCH TO FSN NOW
CU TRYING TO WIN WITH A FG!
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:00 PM CDT reply actions
CU to try go ahead fg soon
less than 20 seconds left.
CU will have a shot at the victory
with 2 seconds late.
GIVE ME A BREAK !!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
torched on a kick returnt.
nice play for them for sure.
OU SUCKS
And so does our special teams!
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
OU BEATEN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:01 PM CDT reply actions
CU wins. 27-24.
Well, will OU be loaded for bear next week or what?
Nice Return!
Cosby keeping us in this game.
You were saying about Cosby ............
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:03 PM CDT reply actions
let's worry about this one
for now. couple lapses and we're losing this thing. hopefully we shut 'em down in the second half and start playing sharper on both sides of the ball (and special teams).
Colt could be done
Chiles for 2nd half?
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
Everybody wanted to see Chiles, well get ready
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:04 PM CDT reply actions
John Chiles time?
With Colt injured, we may be relying on a true frosh QB to win us this game. Nervous?
no chance
if we can't play some friggin' defense.
stop worrying about the QB and get your head in the game.
The D is getting sliced and diced again.
Things are slipping away as far as intensity and concentration are concerned.
No TD please
I'll be happy if they only get a FG.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:06 PM CDT reply actions
Can we all agree on this?
If Colt is done, PLEASE do not blame his injury if we lose. NO EXCUSES! If KSU wins, it's because they're the better team.
Glad that KSU only got the FG.
If Chiles has a competent arm at all, we can still win this for sure. Hopefully VY gets to talk to him at halftime.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:08 PM CDT reply actions
No
We can't agree. We can agree to disagree. We're Texas, have you seen how many times we've been down in the first half and come back and won? If we have a QB that's gotten a dozen snaps in his college career at the helm it could have an affect on the game's outcome. So, we could very well lose due to his injury.
Even though
that Colt is the reason why we're losing in the 1st half?
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Can we all agree on this...
Football is a 4 qtr game.
I will be pulling for them thick or thin.
Any day is good when OU loses!
Will Stoops blame the refs again for overturning a first down call late in the game?
It's already rainin' in our hearts.
We're just getting outplayed.
It will be a hellofa day if both Texas & OU lose
by MeatchickenHorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
not really ...
It's a regional game. GameDay on the other hand might be pissed
Running Play?!
Just go f'ing deep once and see what happens. Being that Chiles never throws. We're not going to win running it with Chiles as long as Davis is at the helm.
Chill
Chill the fuck out man. Its a little early to abandon ship.
17 KSU points
came from 2 INTs, and a kickoff return.
We're just shooting ourselves in the foot, and Colt/GD/whoever is to blame obviously.
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:12 PM CDT reply actions
what's the deal
with the KSU team gathering at midfield and running off arm in arm. seem a little disrespectful? or at least weird?
NEW OPEN THREAD
Move on over to the new thread, guys.
I'm changing shirts. Feel free to do the same.
Idea!
Put Vince in a #7 jersey and pass him off as Chiles. We win by 30 points.
You've got to remember
KSU had 2 weeks to prepare for us. They were well rested and it shows.
Now fatigue will set in. In the 2nd half, I see us making at least a couple of turnover forcing plays on defense.
With Chiles + zone read offense, I see a great offense in the 2nd. No need to worry. MAN-CHILES IS HERE
by goingforthecorner on Sep 29, 2007 4:14 PM CDT reply actions
Kiss it goodbye
Either an injured McCoy or the runner Chiles, we are doomed. We know that a running game alone will not do the trick. They will dominate us in the second half. I would like to send that loser Akina to Kansas St. and bring their defensive coordinator to Texas. He knows what he is doing with the blitz package. Our guys are running around with a bunch of wasted motion. A 6th grader can see the holes left in the defense.
Looks like:
K-State 45
Texas 20
by valonghorn on Sep 29, 2007 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
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