Open Game Thread: Second Half--Florida Atlantic vs Texas
by Peter Bean on Aug 30, 2008 7:54 PM CDT
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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 reply actions
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.
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
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.
Zone
Does it look like they are trying get the d experience in zone coverage???
We've mixed it up
The interception in the end zone was a ginormous zone drop that led to the tipped ball.
--PB--
stadium??
What does the stadium look like with 98,000?
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
monroe
Mack should give dj some playing time returning kicks
colt now #5 in passing yards
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
wow....
just switched over to bama/clem for a moment and that is one lound game. high, high energy down there
New to post
Sorry little off subject but just joined the bon crew and can’t wait for an exciting year
let's see/hear some adjustments
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
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.
When you throw for 226 in the first half
Why are you trying to run it?
tight ends..
how are the tight ends running down the middle wide open
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.
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!
radio glossing over
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
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 reply actions
Bama 20 Clemson 3
Life is an Occasion. Rise to it.
by patienthornsfan on Aug 30, 2008 8:23 PM CDT reply actions
Western Illinois 17 Arky 14
I think in 4th qrt
txtech
tech struggling with eastern washington
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 reply actions
Amazing
I am listening to the radio and hearing linebackers’ names. But, not for missed tackles. Wow.
lb's making some plays...
missing others
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Got some pressure that time
Rak is definitely cramping.
Thanks much to whoever provided this Mexia radio station link.
Otherwise it’s a media black hole here in Indianapolis.
rak is scaring me
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
hell yeah!
Earl? He’s the ST All Star of the day! Didn’t take this team long to make a statement that they’ve turned the page.
That's my boy Blaine!!!
Life is an Occasion. Rise to it.
by patienthornsfan on Aug 30, 2008 8:34 PM CDT reply actions
and we thought
petrino got outta atlanta fast!!!!!!!!!!!
KD'd be hell as a kick blocker
and he’s got, what, 3 years eligibility left?
Hunter Lawerence kickoff
Returned to FAU 39. Eddie Jones, Acho, K Robinson in on defense.
yup causing them fits
should i say aTm looking pretty stupid
aTm 14 arkie State 9
first and ten inside the aTm 20
by karmaHorns on Aug 30, 2008 8:41 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me
or does Clemson seem a tad overrated?
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
been thinking the same thing
Every time I see those weird purple circus uniforms….what badass footballer would want to submit himself to that? And, come on, it’s Clemson. These voters need to get a hold of themselves.
Hey Howard
How would a tough team be doing against you, if the “soft” UT offense has scored 42 so far?
by Longhorn in Canada on Aug 30, 2008 8:40 PM CDT reply actions
Illinois just took lead on interception!
I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.
by MeatchickenHorn on Aug 30, 2008 8:42 PM CDT reply actions
Anyone want to be entertained?
Check out the A&M/Arky St. game thread on Texags LOL.
http://www.texags.com/main/forum.reply.asp?topic_id=1228378&page=60&forum_id=5
I taste their tears like Eric Cartman.
by goingforthecorner on Aug 30, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Does FAU really have a kid named Marco Polo?
I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.
by MeatchickenHorn on Aug 30, 2008 8:43 PM CDT reply actions
If you last name is Polo and you have a kid...
do you have a choice?
Has he seen more than a single series?
Hard to follow on radio at times
by Texas Sized BS on Aug 30, 2008 8:46 PM CDT up reply actions
I gues, if Ralph lauren is taken
I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.
by MeatchickenHorn on Aug 30, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Well it's 0245 here in London
… and the game is in hand. Good night folks!
Life is an Occasion. Rise to it.
by patienthornsfan on Aug 30, 2008 8:45 PM CDT reply actions
Macklin just went 99 to take the lead back
I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.
by MeatchickenHorn on Aug 30, 2008 8:46 PM CDT reply actions
no worries
The Chiles-led offense has languished, but the Horns have a comfortable lead. And they’re moving the ball again.
Punt returners
Cosby was back on that one. If the second team offense gets time, where’s the harm in a younger guy fielding a couple?
e washington 23 TT 35
EWash just scored now headed to the 4th
by karmaHorns on Aug 30, 2008 8:48 PM CDT reply actions
Game
Im so glad to see texas least putting up this many points My wife and her whole family are OU fans so you can imagine all i get to hear I know FAU is no OU but least this game makes me feel ALOT better about our season
Entire family of inlaws
are OU fans? God bless you, man. Wow, you must have some kind of temperament.
InLaws
I fight for UT everyday and I never get to hear the end of it Long as we show up to play like today I think we will be fine and I like to remind them of there lovely choking in bowl games
Haha
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
Were asking for it with Colt still in
I'd rather you just say thank you and went on your way.
by MeatchickenHorn on Aug 30, 2008 8:49 PM CDT reply actions
agreed
makes me nervous – it’s a long season
by Texas Sized BS on Aug 30, 2008 8:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Colt rushing tribut to Vince
94 yard on 11carries
arkansas
has closed to 24-21, midway 4Q, and has the ball back
I don't like rooting for them
but geez piggies, don’t freaking ruin our SOS by losing to a 1-AA team.
Chiles is Colt's bitch
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
It's nice to have a such a good Texas game...
…where we can divert out attention from our own game to watch the follies of the ags…
by Texas Sized BS on Aug 30, 2008 8:54 PM CDT up reply actions
Thanks for the link. Love to see the Aggies suffer.
Welcome to the Mike Sherman era.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
Best post so far
" “we will be fine, no one will remember this game after we have 9-10 wins this year”
Dude – I would suggest you refrain from dropping acid during the game…."
by SaintBevo on Aug 30, 2008 8:57 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I am now
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:52 PM CDT reply actions
END OF THIRD QUARTER, TEXAS 42 FLORIDA ATLANTIC 10
Beating down an inferior opponent like Texas football should.
--PB--
shame there's no Fozzy
looking forward to his debut
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Holy shit take out McCoy already
to make it worse he’s been scrambling a lot
Mizzou just scored again
by goingforthecorner on Aug 30, 2008 8:56 PM CDT reply actions
Aggies are losing, Arkansas is losing,
All we need is Colt to get the hell outta the game and we’ll be perfect.
I'M A MAN! I'M 22!
Happy for McCoy
A lot of us—myself included—have rode him hard when he’s struggled. Hey, that’s life as the Texas QB.
But it’s really great to see him come out and shine like this tonight. Very, very impressive.
--PB--
Agreed
I think we also need to stop worrying about him getting hurt and realize that scrambling is part of his game.
While I'm inclined to agree with you...
…many of our problems last year were a result of his injuries (and other issues of course) and that’s hard to forget. It makes me worried
by Texas Sized BS on Aug 30, 2008 9:00 PM CDT up reply actions
geez . . .
arkansas converted 4-and10 by a yard . . . around the 20, down 24-21, ’bout 4 minutes left
how much time is left?
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 8:59 PM CDT up reply actions
arkansas scores
with 1:40 or so left . . . 28-24 over WIllinois
Stats
Two missed field goals for A&M – 0/2 on night
Arky St 415 yards vs. 303 for A&M
1 turnover for asu vs. 4 for A&m
Lane 0 carries.
Watching Cody Johnson run
Is like flashing back to how I kept daydreaming Melton was going/supposed to be.
--PB--
Oh, we have some OTHER bullets, too.
Damn flag, do it again.
first
career catch for webber. also, i think, first for kirkendoll.
The laughter of 98000 is a beatiful thing.
Particularly at aggy’s expense.
yeah John!
it may be mop up time, but chiles completing passes could be huge.
another upset working
La Tech 22, Miss. St. 14, three minutes left
Colt's numbers for the game?
It doesn't matter if you win or lose, as long as you come in first.
by Super Saiyan Patrick on Aug 30, 2008 9:18 PM CDT reply actions
24/29 for 222 passing yds and 3 TDS plus..
12 rushes for 101 yards and 1 TD.
by Texas Sized BS on Aug 30, 2008 9:20 PM CDT up reply actions
stupid...
work today…stupid first game PPV again…stupid laptop not letting me in…
but i’m finally here, what’d i miss?
colt looking great, aggies looking agro-like. good times.
-flo
by bleed burnt orange on Aug 30, 2008 9:19 PM CDT reply actions
nor does anyone
But 5 frosh safeties due to have played, plus 2 sophs and a freshman CB.
Look up VY’s first game, first 5 games, etc. . . . Good beginning. Good foundation.
much better opener this year
get your naps next saturday—it’s gonna be a late night.
Good game all around
Much to be happy with tonight. I always appreciate this site and getting to watch (or listen) to the game with fellow horns. Thanks to PB and other contributors as always. Peace from Atlanta.
freshman count
tucker, snow, buckner, hills, E. acho, gideon, aaron williams? . . . anybody know about brewster, one of the DTs, grant?
52 - 10
A final score reminiscent of 2005. Y’all take it easy. Hook ’em!
anybody know
does mack do a postgame news conference, and is it avail. on line somewhere?
He does. Austin 98.1 will carry it; don't know about WOAI
but worth a try.
state of the night
Tech 18 penalties for 169 yards . . .
Where's our playmaker?
Not one Longhorn had more than one TD! What’s wrong with our offense? Fire Greg.
(Tongue firmly in cheek.)
by Longhorn in Canada on Aug 30, 2008 9:42 PM CDT reply actions
Whew!
That was nice… we hung 50+ on ’em. And the Ags put the icing on my opening day cake. This is gonna be a good year for Texas football.
1 Peter 2:17
Mack
mentioned giving up too many explosives on 3rd down in the post game.
Colt for Heisman
Or should that be Heisman for Colt?
24 of 29 for 221 yards and 3 TDs, according to Yahoo, plus 12 rushes for 102 yards and another TD.
Good Colt is back! Amazing what a little protection from your O-line can do for your stats. Hook’em
by Longhorn in Canada on Aug 30, 2008 9:56 PM CDT reply actions
just came back from the game
my thoughts:
Colt did great, he scrambled well, but took some hits
Offense overall is very good
Kirkendoll and Johnson impressed
Defense needs work…….FAU racked up alot of pass yards against us
Someone asked about the stadium and how it looks….It wasnt sold out (thsi game)
but it looked great. Was loud, but not that looud. New student section is not bad, not a bad view
Also, another thing that concerned me is why RYAN BAILEY didnt get to kick til the end? I thought he was a first teamer???
bailey
groin injury, per the statesman. But they also said he was kicking 55-yarders in pre-game.
No Sacks?
where was the pass rush? It better show up before the horns get into the meat of the schedule. With out a pass rush this secondary is gonna get reamed by Missouri, Tech and OU to the tune 400+ passing yards. Staking those three teams six scores because of a poor secondary is a hard row to hoe.
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