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Tech. OU. Someone Has To Win Open Thread

Pb6_tiny by Peter Bean on Comment 660 comments

I'm torn on this one, honestly. I'm not one of those who thinks Texas can't win the three-way tiebreak, but I'm a glass half-full kinda guy. Whatever happens tonight, we'll need more help still. Root for an ugly, turnover-filled slopfest? And maybe a halftime interview with Mack Brown? Or Will Muschamp?

Life is good, regardless of tonight's outcome.

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Root for it to be ugly

As someone said on Barking Carnival, its a no win/no lose situation for us.

Let them kill each other such that each loses their next game imo.

by BoddickerIsClutch on Nov 22, 2008 6:08 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Amen brother...

life is GREAT! So much to be thankful for. And thank you for keeping us going!

BOOMER SOONER (yuk)!

by TXStampede on Nov 22, 2008 6:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I'm with you PB

I honestly don’t know who I want to win. I hate OU, so rooting for them is hard, and Tech beat us on the last play of the game, so I hate them too. I’m just gonna go with BIC, root for an ugly game.

by Hook'em13 on Nov 22, 2008 6:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Root for the land thieves then root for okie state next week

by kcmorse on Nov 22, 2008 6:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I agree

but, I’d rather root for OU than Tech since Tech has Baylor next and OU has Okie State.

by BlinkOneGun on Nov 22, 2008 6:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ND loses!

A Texas win on Thursday and we move to 2nd all time wins!

by BSnyder on Nov 22, 2008 6:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Notre Dame

definitely loses to USC and then probably loses their bowl game. If we win our bowl game we’ll open up a two win cushion. We may be passing them for good on Thanksgiving.

by andy_wooster on Nov 22, 2008 6:24 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

hate to say it...

but i’m hoping that OU wins a close/sloppy one. Seeing OU in the national title game would really piss me off, but I think that it’s more likely that OU loses @ OSU rather than Tech losing versus Mizzou.

I also think that we have a decent shot at the tiebreaker (due to the computers and the head-to-head win in Dallas) and think that it is a better scenario for Texas than just hoping that Tech loses to Mizzou at Arrowhead.

I continue to turn the following scenario over in my head: OU wins, then loses to OSU next week. Tech would still go to the title game, but would a win over Mizzou be enough to vault them back into the #2 slot in the BCS rankings? I’m thinking not.

by brownf on Nov 22, 2008 6:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this is a very interesting scenario

hadn’t thought much about that happening but it’s one of the more probable Texas- beneficial scenarios on the table at this point.

we would almost certainly go to the national championship game in this case.

by jtabor on Nov 22, 2008 6:30 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I hate even having to play out possibilities

I am still replaying those last 2 minutes from lubbock over and over in my head…

by BSnyder on Nov 22, 2008 6:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OU 35, Tech 31

but hoping for 6-3 OU with Harrell and Bradford throwing five picks each.

by seth78 on Nov 22, 2008 6:50 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

10 Picks. Historic. Hysterical, to.

Although seems like there was a QB for Texas A&I who threw 9 INTs in their title game, which they barely lost.

by whills on Nov 22, 2008 7:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OU sux 23 Tech 20

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Nov 22, 2008 6:52 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Weather?

Anyone know what the weather is like in Norman tonite?

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 6:45 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

cold

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Nov 22, 2008 6:46 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the obvious, any wind?

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 6:48 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How about this for obvious

www.weather.com

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Nov 22, 2008 6:51 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

who would have thought, right?

Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture

by run Bevo run on Nov 22, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Mad Scientist Count: 1

Started early. Apparently all scientists like coffee.

by BoddickerIsClutch on Nov 22, 2008 7:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I think I would prefer to watch this game without sound to avoid Musberger

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Weird

I didn’t see any trailers in that overhead shot

by bamfor on Nov 22, 2008 7:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

How bout those Orangemen?

Nice to see Greg Robinson score a win at Notre Dame after getting the boot earlier in the week.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Let’s see who get’s the most offensive holding calls, IF ANY. Hell that could be a major factor. We know about that.

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

oh, don’t get me start it. I hate to recall that awful officiating on that night.

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 7:07 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Damn... I'm sicked

that we have to watch this football game tonight. Even makes me more disgusted is we have to root for OU tonite if we want to play at Florida on Jan. If Tech wins tonight, I’m not expect Mizzou can beat Tech even they have home court advantage on the Big 12 Title game. I recall the Cowboys has beat Mizzou on their home turf ..

Anyway, whether OU will win in tight margin or lopsided tonight, OU STILL SUCKS!

But tonite, I am more concern our freshman…I hope Gideon will get surround by Roy Miller/Orakpo or Colt if he decides to watch this game tonite. Someone in coaching staff needs to heads up and don’t let him watch this game by himself alone tonite. Someone needs to be with him if he watch this game.

Cuz, I’m 110% for sure it will bring back the awful memory of his dropped ball when he watch this game tonite. He will blame himself once again that if he had caught that ball, we don’t need to waste our time to watch the outcome of this game tonight.

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 7:05 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Keep all sharp object away fom you tonite.

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:06 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Someone just needs to be with him to watch this game. Just in case, for encouragement.

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 7:11 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

How many times does Musburger have to say "you are looking live..."?

It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.

by Super Saiyan Patrick on Nov 22, 2008 7:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

after the first few plays

I have that feeling OU is going to win

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:16 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

that was a false start...

bad call i think

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I feel the same way

but then i remember how much i hate tech…and Harrel

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:19 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I'm having the same feelings....

But, the memory of Crabtree’s run into the end zone has allowed me to come to terms with cheering for OU… this one time.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TT

we have to have stay close thru the 1st qtr. ’Cause OU can put a # up in the 1st qtr.

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

ou

has a running game…wish we did.

by mtntrance on Nov 22, 2008 7:21 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I resent that.

Colt has 547 rushing yards.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:21 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OU is going with its secondary attack, not to primary receivers.

Trying to set up running game, their key. It may take Tech a while to get that under control.

by whills on Nov 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I want OU to win

simply because I am tired of hearing about Leach and TT in the media. At least I am used to hearing about OU. I would be happy to see them slip into mediocrity.

by mtntrance on Nov 22, 2008 7:23 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

do you really want

a team that we beat in the big 12 championship when we both have the same record?

by Hook'em13 on Nov 22, 2008 7:25 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I think the voters will sit back and look at the whole body of work

and realize Texas should be ranked higher

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no

but that is not a guarantee yet plus then the Baylor TT game becomes interesting even though improbable.

by mtntrance on Nov 22, 2008 7:29 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

I cant stand boomer sooner already . On TV it is jus as annoying. as hearing it in Dallas.

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:25 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was hit.

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

THE FIRST TT TACKLE OF TE GAME !!!!

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 7:26 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OU always comes out strong

The question is, can tech get out of the hole they’re going to be in at the end of the first…

by notsofst on Nov 22, 2008 7:27 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What would the score be

if we played OU in Austin this year?? Think we would have won by 17?

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:30 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I love it...they are on the road

remember how TAMU was in the game so long against TT?

by mtntrance on Nov 22, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

SO CRABTREE IS PLAYING

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

I bet cabtree fumbles at least once this game

the way he holds the ball its got to come out

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:33 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Yes, they have dodged some bullets

As their pass rush loses some steam, Harrell will destroy that scheme.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

OU has pressed hard on third down in their half of the field.

We’ll see what transpires when Tech gets close to the Red Zone.

by whills on Nov 22, 2008 7:40 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Love the Texas commercial!

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Will be interesting to see TT play from behind tonight.

This is what MB and all of BON has to hope will stick in the minds of human voters. How Colt and crew hung tough and finally won out in the 4th qtr. …..I hope, I hope, I hope.

by TXStampede on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ahhh, memories

It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.

by Super Saiyan Patrick on Nov 22, 2008 7:38 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hate him!

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Announcer

Just called them Oklahoma State

by notsofst on Nov 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

keep those penalties coming!!

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:41 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Interesting to see if TT can get it together

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 7:44 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That chop block that killed OU's second drive

Is the most important play of the game so far….

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:47 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That was another coverage sack

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 7:51 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tech had it good too...

They had a bye week to give them a break during their hardest part of the schedule. Imagine if UT had a bye after the OSU Game?

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

best schedule? what if OU plays Tech first and then, we play Tech later.. any advantage on us by studying the tape to see how Tech offense attacks OU and we can come up a better defense against Tech?

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

UTEP lost a heartbreaker to Houston...

Would have given us a bowl team in the Non-Con to accompany Rice.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

2 sacks on Harrell..

damn, I bet Stoops has studying the way we had played our defense against Tech a lot.

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

7-0 after one

No TD passes for either QB

This is exactly what we want right??

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 7:54 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

hopefully the pissers (tt) can keep it close

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 7:55 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else think that if ou dominates,

It becomes purely a head to head debate between Texas and ou? I think that might be a better scenario than a close ou win.

by ctex80 on Nov 22, 2008 7:56 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

That's part of it. Also, their last game will be on ESPN the OCHO against Baylor

And Texas will have the stage to themselves on Thanksgiving night. They will drop below OU and UT in the polls and won’t have enough time to get back into the Top 4. UT only fell to #4. OU, when we beat them, fell to #5. Tech, will fall behind Alabama, UT, OU, Florida, USC, and maybe even F’n Penn State.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

TERRIBLE TACKLING AND LINE PLAY BY TT

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 7:59 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

this game reminds me of our game against missouri. domination by the home team

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:01 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

OU band makes me puke..

every time they play their piece, I always use my mute button on my remote.

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

i think tt missed their wakeup call

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:03 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

They are killing them

Tech just flat out sucks…

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 8:04 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Tech looking better here.

Small adjustments. They need to keep making the one guy that can make the play miss.

Space for rent.

by Brian.HalcYoN on Nov 22, 2008 8:06 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

the stripe shirts should watch 74 holding

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

4 down territory

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:07 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

All the sudden Brent Mussburger loves OU

Amazing how he jumps from team to team

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 8:09 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

What?

Coming off bye-week. At home? Nah, neither has anything to do with OU’s success here.

Space for rent.

by Brian.HalcYoN on Nov 22, 2008 8:12 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

no kicker is going to hurt the pissers

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

The pollsters will punish Tech. Damn. Pull your collective heads out, Leach and Harrell. Seriously. Make a game out of it just so that OU doesn’t get a shot.

Space for rent.

by Brian.HalcYoN on Nov 22, 2008 8:10 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

did u have to mention our secondary that poor play, Musberger?

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:11 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

come on pissers keep it to 2 td’s by half

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

yea, this game is over and a blowout...

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 8:12 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We came back from alot more than this. Anyone think tech's got the heart?

I mean, Harrell is such an inspirational leader and all.

by ctex80 on Nov 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

huh?

we beat this team by 10 a month ago…we will take em on anyday

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Nov 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

Tech has used all 3 timeouts

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

who called to

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:13 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Maybe an OU blow out won't be so bad

I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.

by MeatchickenHorn on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Worst case in terms of potential pain.

They leap frog. We miss out on B12 Championship, potentially miss out on at-large to give the pity party to Tech.

Space for rent.

by Brian.HalcYoN on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

what if we can get some fair calls from those officiating crews when we played Tech on that night?

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:14 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

We got some calls too...

To be fair, there was a block in the back when Ship returned that punt..

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 8:16 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

not a definitive block?

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

blowout wont' help us

especially w/ florida running it up today

by UT92 on Nov 22, 2008 8:15 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

45-35!

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by blazzinken on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, there’s where my remote comes handy. MUTE your button!!!!

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

haha… early alcohol syndrome … mute yr TV.. i should say..

by GoHorns1 on Nov 22, 2008 8:43 PM CST up reply actions   0 recs

it looks leach is going to get a taste of his own medicine. it ou against the sisters of the poor

by burntorange81 on Nov 22, 2008 8:17 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

whos OU's Oline coach?

how come they have consistently good OL compared to ours?

my first born shall be named vy

by hookemkp on Nov 22, 2008 8:18 PM CST reply actions   0 recs

Make no mistake about it...

Texas has a grand stage this week. National Television. Thanksgiving night. At home. I hate running up the score, I hate it. But Mack and Will and Greg and Major need to pull out all the stops and destroy Texas A&M 56-0. Texas has to make the most of that game.

by the1austin on Nov 22, 2008 8:20 PM CST reply actions   0 recs