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Open Game Thread: Second Half--Florida Atlantic vs Texas

Pb6_tiny by PB @ BON on in Football

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Texas leads Florida Atlantic 28-10 at the half, thanks to two timely turnovers by the defense and a masterful first half from Colt McCoy. Though there have been problems, and the young have made their mistakes, overall the half has to be considered a big success.

Players who impressed in the first half

Blake Gideon
Colt McCoy
Vondrell McGee
Chris Ogbonnaya
Blaine Irby
Greg Davis

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So far, it's been the Colt McCoy show

I wanted to see what Chiles could do at WR/RB but didn’t see much. Hopefully he can give us some excitement in the 2nd half.

by goingforthecorner on Aug 30, 2008 8:02 PM CDT   0 recs

Thoughts...

Colt – Could not have played better. Literally perfect.
Irby – Exciting. Gives me a lot more confidence in our chances on 3rd down.
McGee – Solid, tough runner. Still want to see him against better athletes though.
Receivers – No one stood out, good or bad.
Defense – Ate up the run, lots of loose coverage, missed tackles. With FAU’s scheme, we’re not gonna get many sacks. I’m thinking we’ll see more man coverage, since they are getting rid of the ball so fast.

by ctex80 on Aug 30, 2008 8:03 PM CDT   0 recs

Crush'em

It’d be nice if we could crush’em by midway in Q4 and experiment with personnel and plays afterwards.
GD seems to be forgetting the running game.

Hook'em

by longhorns1 on Aug 30, 2008 8:06 PM CDT   0 recs

You tend to do that

when your QB has not missed on a pass yet.

by Wells on Aug 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

I think they have been experimenting since the game began.

Agree about the running game, but I think that was as much about intimidation as game plan.

by whills on Aug 30, 2008 8:09 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Zone

Does it look like they are trying get the d experience in zone coverage???

by Longhorny on Aug 30, 2008 8:07 PM CDT   0 recs

We've mixed it up

The interception in the end zone was a ginormous zone drop that led to the tipped ball.

--PB--

by PB @ BON on Aug 30, 2008 8:08 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Guys

This ain’t no party… this ain’t no disco… this ain’t no Arkie State Game. I love the O, the D is now in “maturing” mode. These boys in the secondary are gonna get schooled, glad it’s happening against FAU and not OU.

1 Peter 2:17

by HornsFan87 on Aug 30, 2008 8:10 PM CDT   0 recs

monroe

Mack should give dj some playing time returning kicks

by arthurball on Aug 30, 2008 8:10 PM CDT   0 recs

Nice cut by McGee.

That shit was quick.

by ctex80 on Aug 30, 2008 8:12 PM CDT   0 recs

colt now #5 in passing yards

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Aug 30, 2008 8:13 PM CDT   0 recs

wow....

just switched over to bama/clem for a moment and that is one lound game. high, high energy down there

by Texas_Fight on Aug 30, 2008 8:13 PM CDT   0 recs

New to post

Sorry little off subject but just joined the bon crew and can’t wait for an exciting year

by arthurball on Aug 30, 2008 8:15 PM CDT   0 recs

let's see/hear some adjustments

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Aug 30, 2008 8:16 PM CDT   0 recs

Sounds like a nice mix of plays.

You know, if GD is indeed freed, he’s gotta adjust, also.

I can’t believe I’m saying that.

by whills on Aug 30, 2008 8:17 PM CDT   0 recs

Schnellenberger...

scotch scotch scotch

by ctex80 on Aug 30, 2008 8:18 PM CDT   1 recs

Great TV work

way to show the aftermath of the play.

by Wells on Aug 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

A&M 14 Ark St 9

Start of 4th quarter.

by froggiebaby on Aug 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

Atta way aggy

that will show everyone you’re for real this season.

by Hull Fan on Aug 30, 2008 8:20 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

tight ends..

how are the tight ends running down the middle wide open

by arthurball on Aug 30, 2008 8:19 PM CDT   0 recs

thanks

I’ve got the game on but it’s muted so I can listen to the horns and a dome for those two teams just didn’t make any sense.

by Hull Fan on Aug 30, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

Hate to say it

Mizzou is dominating. Pinkel’s made some stupid decisions thus far. Chase has been lights out. 7-6 Mizzou at the end of the 1st.

I'M A MAN! I'M 22!

by ChiFan13 on Aug 30, 2008 8:22 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

A kickoff?

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

by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:21 PM CDT   0 recs

Bama 20 Clemson 3

Life is an Occasion. Rise to it.

by patienthornsfan on Aug 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT   0 recs

wow

that’s really surprising. Clemson was supposed to be pretty darn good. Saban may be an asshole but he’s a damn good coach.

by Hull Fan on Aug 30, 2008 8:25 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

actually,

ACC is that mediocre and SEC is that GOOOOOOD

by edsp on Aug 30, 2008 8:33 PM CDT to parent up   0 recs

txtech

tech struggling with eastern washington

by arthurball on Aug 30, 2008 8:24 PM CDT   0 recs

knock these mo fo's out!

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

by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:26 PM CDT   0 recs

Amazing

I am listening to the radio and hearing linebackers’ names. But, not for missed tackles. Wow.

by JohnsonUT on Aug 30, 2008 8:27 PM CDT   0 recs

lb's making some plays...

missing others

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Aug 30, 2008 8:29 PM CDT   0 recs

Got some pressure that time

Rak is definitely cramping.

by ctex80 on Aug 30, 2008 8:30 PM CDT   0 recs

Thanks much to whoever provided this Mexia radio station link.

Otherwise it’s a media black hole here in Indianapolis.

by JoeT63 on Aug 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT   0 recs

rak is scaring me

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Aug 30, 2008 8:31 PM CDT   0 recs

badass

Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.

by zamm on Aug 30, 2008 8:32 PM CDT   0 recs