Fiesta Bowl Prediction Thread
by Peter Bean on Jan 5, 2009 1:27 PM CST
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Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas ___ Ohio State ___
Total Yards: Texas ___ Ohio State ___
Rushing Yards: Texas ___ Ohio State ___
Game Offensive MVP: ___________
Game Defensive MVP: ___________
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan ______ An Ohio State fan ______
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Final Score: Texas – 37 Ohio State – 24
Total Yards: Texas – 490 Ohio State – 375
Rushing Yards: Texas- 169 Ohio State- 215
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan- Terrell Pryor’s elusiveness and power
An Ohio State fan- Colt McCoy’s leadership, accuracy and heart
by Brandon Worley on Jan 5, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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Final Score: Texas 38 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 450 Ohio State 320
Rushing Yards: Texas 120 Ohio State 170
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Malcolm Jenkins
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan : WR getting injured.
An Ohio State fan : Flight home.
by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 5, 2009 1:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
btw, total yards including punts/kick returns? or total yards on offense?
by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 5, 2009 1:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
my bet
Final Score: Texas 31 Ohio State 17
Total Yards: Texas 430 Ohio State 325
Rushing Yards: Texas 150 Ohio State 220
Game Offensive MVP: Jordan Shipley
Game Defensive MVP: Blake Gideon
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan Chris Wells
An Ohio State fan Gideon´s three interceptions
by Liches on Jan 5, 2009 1:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That would be very interesting...
And a fitting end to Gideon’s freshman season.
by Brandon Worley on Jan 5, 2009 1:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gideon
I hope so. He deserves some praise for what he has accomplished this season. I hope he forgets the Tech game and moves on.
by dimecoverage on Jan 5, 2009 1:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Gideon deserves the best in this game because he has completed a huge season
by Liches on Jan 5, 2009 1:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
a bit bold considering texas has 4 interceptions on the year, terrelle pryor has thrown 4 interceptions all year..
but i do hope you’re right.
by Displaced Longhorn on Jan 5, 2009 2:02 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Final Score: Texas 28 Ohio State 17
Total Yards: Texas 424 Ohio State 220
Rushing Yards: Texas 125 Ohio State 150
Game Offensive MVP: McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Orakpo
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: Jenkins
An Ohio State fan: McCoy
by dimecoverage on Jan 5, 2009 1:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas 31 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 447 Ohio State 309
Rushing Yards: Texas 129 Ohio State 134
Game Offensive MVP: McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Kindle
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Pryor getting loose and confident
An Ohio State fan: Pryor getting loose and confident
Muschamp seems like the kind of guy who used to beat up guys like Bob Stoops in high school.
by TheJeezus on Jan 5, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
here we go...
Final Score: Texas 44 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 475 Ohio State 295
Rushing Yards: Texas 175 Ohio State 110
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Earl Thomas
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: Ohio State defense & special teams scoring TDs
An Ohio State fan: Earl Thomas having learned to hold on to an INT
by BMG on Jan 5, 2009 1:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here goes
Final Score : Texas 42 Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 475 Ohio State 280
Rushing Yards: Texas 190 Ohio State 200
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Roy Miller
Biggest Concerns
Texas Fan: Flat start
Ohio State Fan: Preemptively burned couch, being left winless and couchless to start 2009.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Jan 5, 2009 1:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Release the Hounds
Final Score : Texas 38 Ohio State 28
Total Yards: Texas 420 Ohio State 322
Rushing Yards: Texas 128 Ohio State 199
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Rak
Biggest Concerns
Texas Fan: Gideon leads the team in tackles
Ohio State Fan: Can’t find lucky pair of jorts at kickoff
by Horndogger on Jan 5, 2009 1:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Common Score
Final Score: Texas 52 Ohio State 10
Total Yards: Texas 472 Ohio State 289
Rushing Yards: Texas 172 Ohio State 126
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Muck (surprise)
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan – coming out flat and predictable play-calling( lets run north and south not east and west…….. An Ohio State fan: heart attack from not being able to consume an in and out burger combined w/ a 40 acre-sized arse whoopin….just my opinion!
I'm sort of a big deal, people know me
by slimmy on Jan 5, 2009 1:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Final: Tx – 45 OSU – 21
Total Yds – Tx 485 OSU 310
Rush Yds – Tx 185 OSU – 170
Offensive MVP – Colt McCoy
Defensive MVP – Sergio Kindle
Biggest Concer:
Tx Fan : Greg Davis
Ohio State : Colt Scrambling and saving plays
by LonghorninRaiderland on Jan 5, 2009 1:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Final: TX-52 OSU-10
Total Yds: TX-475 OSU-225
Rush Yds: TX 125 OSU-152
Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest Concern for UT: Overlooking OSU due to the BCS controversy.
Biggest Concern for OSU: Texas NOT overlooking OSU due to the BCS controversy.
Steelers Roll Left!
by Drewmonsta on Jan 5, 2009 2:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score : Texas 38 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 425 Ohio State 305
Rushing Yards: Texas 170 Ohio State 135
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Rak by vote. Roy Miller actually being game’s D. MVP.
Biggest Concerns
Texas Fan: innefective start with passing game (panic ensues)
Ohio State Fan: Beanie being shut down would mean the games over
by andmyster on Jan 5, 2009 2:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 38 Ohio State 23
Total Yards: Texas 447 Ohio State 326
Rushing Yards: Texas 116 Ohio State 144
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Henry Melton
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: Wells starts running downhill to where he’s just gashing, a la Kendall Hunter.
An Ohio State fan: Pryor gets rattled early
by burntorangehorn on Jan 5, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
gametime!
Final Score: Texas – 42 Ohio State – 14
Total Yards: Texas – 485 Ohio State – 325
Rushing Yards: Texas- 150 Ohio State- 215
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan- Jim Tressels Vest
An Ohio State fan- Muschamp eating the OSU defense
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Jan 5, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Hook’em 36- a Ohio State 24
TX total. 478 – aOSU. 360
Rush. TX. 180. – aOSU. 167
Offensive MVP. Colt
Defensive MVP. Muck
UT concern. aOSU fans and hangovers after victory
aOSU concern. Boom Motherf#<{€r!
Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture
by run Bevo run on Jan 5, 2009 2:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 41 Ohio State 16
Total Yards: Texas 476 Ohio State 312
Rushing Yards: Texas 190 Ohio State 122
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: A quick 3 and out which causes Greg Davis to get conservative and which leads to the team getting rattled early on
An Ohio State fan: Shipley and Cosby running quick short passes all over them
by Texas Wahoo on Jan 5, 2009 2:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: TX 31, OSU 14
Total yards: TX 454, OSU 385
Rush: TX 135, OSU 220
Game offensive MVP: McCoy
Game defensive MVP: Kindle
UT concern: apathy
OSU concern: McCoy and 3rd down conversion
Hook'em!!
by ArcticLonghorn on Jan 5, 2009 2:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 38 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 458 Ohio State 396
Rushing Yards: Texas 165 Ohio State 168
Game Offensive MVP:Colt
Game Defensive MVP: Orakpo
Biggest concern for A Texas fan: Conservative game plan. An Ohio State fan: inability to slow Texas pass rush.
by the chairman211 on Jan 5, 2009 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fearless Prediction
Final Score: Texas 35 tOSU 21
Total Yards: Texas 408 tOSU 300
Rushing Yards: Texas 100 tOSU 177
Passing Yards: Texas 308 tOSU 123
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Will Muschamp
Biggest concern for a Texas fan: Colt McCoy getting hurt
Biggest concern for an tOSU fan Having to win the game through the air.
Time for a playoff.
by Hook'em13 on Jan 5, 2009 2:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My Prediction
Final Score: Texas 41, Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 447, Ohio State 289
Rushing Yards: Texas 186, Ohio State 134
Passing Yards: Texas 261, Ohio State 155
Game Offensive MVP: Fozzy Whittaker
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest Concern for a Texas Fan: The rushing attack combo of Beanie Wells and Terrell Pryor.
Biggest Concern for an Ohio State Fan: The Texas offense.
"Either we need to re-calibrate our rectangle, or Alfonzo Marquez is not having a good night." - Josh Lewin
by utlonghorn24 on Jan 5, 2009 2:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
although i like fozzy
its a good bet that James Lauranaitis will be able to somewhat contain a freshman running back
by acho81 on Jan 5, 2009 5:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
biggest concern
Not to be a Debbie Downer, but I think my biggest concern is that I’ll forget the game is on. Is there anyone else who just isn’t feeling any excitement or anticipation for this game? My apathy towards the entire bowl season has spilled over to include Texas.
by Jason Mayer on Jan 5, 2009 2:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty damn excited
Then again, we’re leaving for the game in twenty minutes. This is a chance to beat a storied program, who cares if its been a down year for them or not.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by bendj on Jan 5, 2009 2:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
well
If I were there, it would be one thing. But we get a chance to beat a storied program every October, so I don’t see what makes this any more special. Plus, we’ve already split two games with them in the last few years.
by Jason Mayer on Jan 5, 2009 2:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fair enough
But this is the rubber match, and with the slim chance that Texas plays Ohio State again at any point in 10 years, its bragging rights. And I’ve got Ohio State friends, so I can enjoy this one for a bit.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by bendj on Jan 5, 2009 2:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Utah performance...
on Friday night reinvigorated me. I’m into this.
by BrooklynHorn on Jan 5, 2009 2:43 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
...
I had been feeling so so about todays game, until this morning.
I was unable to attend the game because I had to be back at the office today. No biggie.
Last night, as I was looking for what to wear this morning, I didn’t hesitate one second in picking out my favorite slacks and my burnt orange nike gameday polo.
I immediately told my self, I love being a longhorn…even after we got screwed and this terrible bowl season. I’m just glad there’s one more UT game, and glad I got to wear my polo (for a game) one last time this season. Now I cant wait to get off work and have me a cold brew and cheer for our football team. TEXAS FIGHT!
Hook 'Em
by afhook08 on Jan 5, 2009 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mine
Final Score: Texas 33 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 425 Ohio State 315
Rushing Yards: Texas 125 (mostly in 2nd half) Ohio State 160
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan Too many long runs by Wells/Pryor
An Ohio State fan: Lots of sustained 70 plus yard drives for Texas ending in points.
by A-Tex Devil on Jan 5, 2009 2:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas _35__ Ohio State 10
Total Yards: Texas _412__ Ohio State 287
Rushing Yards: Texas _94__ Ohio State 95
Game Offensive MVP: _____Colt______
Game Defensive MVP: _____Pryor______
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Colt getting injured_ An Ohio State fan _Rest of life____
by Tackchevy on Jan 5, 2009 2:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My Prediction
Final Score: Texas 42 tOSU 21
Total Yards: Texas 420 tOSU 312
Rushing Yards: Texas 118 tOSU 142
Passing Yards: Texas 302 tOSU 170
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for a Texas fan: Colt McCoy getting hurt
Biggest concern for an tOSU fan: Will Muschamp
"Football's so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it's a social. On the East Coast, it's a culture. Here, it's a religion."
-- Major Applewhite
by Sunkist on Jan 5, 2009 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
PB, you made the thread, you need to post one too
Final Score: Texas-52 Ohio State-24
Total Yards: Texas-435 Ohio State- 289
Rushing Yards: Texas-168 Ohio State-181
Game Offensive MVP: Colt Jefferson McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian “imgonnawhipyourassandtakeyourmamaoutforicecreamafterwards” Orakpo
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan – Terrelle Pryor in space (bc I’m fully confident Beanie is going to get stifled)
An Ohio State fan – Colt McCoy and Jordan Shipley.
On a related note, couches in Columbus are curiously not worried right now.
"Stats are for losers, I like winning games."
by bendj on Jan 5, 2009 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
sidebar - field conditions a factor?
Does anyone have any idea if they intend on using the same turf tonight that was used Saturday for the Cardinals/Falcons game? They said that the turf was new for that game, but it got shredded up pretty good. That stadium has a removable grass turf on a tray, but you couldn’t see a spare field surface from any of the aerial shots.
My only concern is that a sloppy field will favor tOSU’s running game and defense…
by BMG on Jan 5, 2009 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Serious Prediction
Final Score: Texas – 31 tOSU – 13
Total Yards: Texas – 462 tOSU – 301
Rushing Yards: Texas – 151 tOSU – 134
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy (311 passing, 74 rushing, 4 total TDs)
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo (4 TFL, 3 sacks)
Biggest Concern for…
Texas Fan: Offensive Playcalling
Ohio State Fan: Giving Colt too much time to create plays
by Misterserious7 on Jan 5, 2009 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Boom Mo#%F#$#@R!
Final Score: Texas 41 Ohio State 16
Total Yards: Texas 432 Ohio State 307
Rushing Yards: Texas 158 Ohio State 151
Game Offensive MVP: Colt
Game Defensive MVP: Kindle
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Kindle plays too well, gets 1st round grade, goes pro
An Ohio State fan: Playing in a Bowl Game.
by ctex80 on Jan 5, 2009 2:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Very perceptive, ctex80.
That’s why Melton might be a good MVP, with tOSU concentrating on Rak and Sergio.
by whills on Jan 5, 2009 4:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 31 Ohio State 21
Total Yards: Texas 428 Ohio State 315
Rushing Yards: Texas 115 Ohio State 150
Game Offensive MVP: Colt
Game Defensive MVP: Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Pryor going off ala Vince in the ’05 Rose Bowl
An Ohio State fan: Missouri first half v2.0
by Not Now Chief on Jan 5, 2009 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
4 more hours!
Final Score: Texas 38___ Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 456 Ohio State _375__
Rushing Yards: Texas 200 Ohio State _155__
Game Offensive MVP: ____colt_______
Game Defensive MVP: ____kindle_______
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan ______ An Ohio State fan ______
by Dawnpatrol on Jan 5, 2009 3:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mind If I Join?
I’m a Gators fan, so take this with a boulder of salt, I guess. Here goes:
- Final Score: Texas 28, Ohio State 24 (eerily enough, that’s the same score as UT’s game against the other OSU)
- Total Yards: Texas 507, Ohio State 487 (this includes return yardage)
- Rushing Yards: Texas 146, Ohio State 132 (this might be high if the defenses can bottle-up/pressure the QBs)
- Passing Yards: Texas 232, Ohio State 207 (this parity will be the surprise of the game)
- Game Offensive MVP: Quan Cosby (he’s the best player on the UT offense and it’s his time to shine)
- Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo (I think he should feast on the Buckeye offensive tackles)
- Biggest concern – for a Texas fan, Pryor effectively neutralizing the Longhorn pressure with his mobility; for an Ohio State fan, excessive YAC for the Longhorn receivers.
P.S.: I could see the Buckeyes eeking out an upset, but I could also see the Longhorns winning comfortably. I think this will be a better game than most people expect and I look forward to watching it tonight. Good luck!
Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/
by ejruiz on Jan 5, 2009 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hook Em Gators
Beat the Sooners – BAD
by realmccoy on Jan 5, 2009 5:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hook 'em
Final Score: Texas 52 Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 512 Ohio State 300
Rushing Yards: Texas 170 Ohio State 190
Game Offensive MVP: Malcolm Williams
Game Defensive MVP: Hank Melton
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan is having enough bourbon. An Ohio State fan is staying past the 3rd quarter.
by jimmer on Jan 5, 2009 3:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Verdict...
Final Score: Texas 37, Ohio State 17
Total Yards: Texas 425, Ohio State 327
Rushing Yards: Texas 165, Ohio State 130
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Texas Longhorns D, but if I have to pick one S. Kindle
Biggest concern for a Texas Fan: Texas D trying to overplay
Biggest concern for a Ohio State Fan: Texas Defensive Line
Final Verdict: I could see Texas coasting in this game if they play like they have all year. This game reminds me a lot of the Baylor game. Quality QB who doesn’t make too many mistakes and can burn you with his legs. I don’t think Wells will be a problem, but I can see Pryor maybe breaking loose on a few plays to rack up some rushing yards. But all in all I see Texas containing Ohio State and forcing Pryor and St. to become one dimensional and allowing Texas to only rush 4 and 5 on obvious passing downs when Kindle is the 5th line rusher. Hook ’Em Horns!
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games."
-Will Muschamp
by HornsAPlenty on Jan 5, 2009 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
52-10? Give us some credit.
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas 44 Ohio State 27
Total Yards: Texas 430 Ohio State 339
Rushing Yards: Texas 150 Ohio State 85
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Colt McCoy might get roughed up a bit on a scramble or two
An Ohio State fan: Can we hold them under 50?
apocb.blogspot.com
by Sam @ WWAHT on Jan 5, 2009 3:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In a Drewmonsta's defense
52-10 was our mode this year, and thus holds special significance, I dont think it was intended as a specific Buckeye knock.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Jan 5, 2009 3:20 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that
But you were dropping that on some serious plebes. Ohio State is a smidge better than Florida Atlantic.
apocb.blogspot.com
by Sam @ WWAHT on Jan 5, 2009 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Right
I’m just saying, for a while now, irregardless of opponent, a popular prediction for any score was 52-10 around here, because of the improbable number of times we got the exact same score to start the season.
If we were playing Utah, Bama, Florida, or anyone, someone would predict the score of 52-10, thats all I mean to illustrate.
by BoddickerIsClutch on Jan 5, 2009 3:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, gotcha.
That 52-10 consistency creeped me the shit out while prepping for the game.
apocb.blogspot.com
by Sam @ WWAHT on Jan 5, 2009 3:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
At least I hope we are.
apocb.blogspot.com
by Sam @ WWAHT on Jan 5, 2009 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Prediction:
Final Score: Texas 35 Ohio State 17
Total Yards: Texas 404 Ohio State 290
Rushing Yards: Texas 120 Ohio State 150
Game Offensive MVP: Jordan Shipley
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Greg Davis’ Play-Calling
An Ohio State fan Texas coming out of the gates playing aggressive and loose.
by Hookem4life84 on Jan 5, 2009 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Close game to start, we pull away...
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas 41 Ohio State 16
Total Yards: Texas 498 Ohio State 306
Rushing Yards: Texas 136 Ohio State 90 (I really feel we will shut down Wells)
Game Offensive MVP: Colt Mccoy (honorable mention to Cosby)
Game Defensive MVP: Blake Gideon (karma)
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Obviously Wells, but I’m a bit more worried about focusing too much on the run and letting Pryor make some big plays.
An Ohio State fan : The obvious is Colt Mccoy and his receiving corp, but watch our for Mcgee/Obgonnaya.
I feel its going to be a low scoring first quarter, and Ohio State will effectively disrupt Colt and the offense until midway through the 2nd quarter, and when we establish the running game, it will take pressure off colt and he will have a career day.
Does anyone think this is going to be a close game? It’s kind of annoying when everyone I know is expecting a blow-out. Sorta makes this a lose-lose game.
by Longhorn11 on Jan 5, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hard to be unique now...
Score: Texas 38 – 28 Ohio State (although it won’t seem that close; Texas’ D will only allow 21 points)
TY: Texas 420 – 329 OSU
RY: Texas 144 – 160 OSU
OMVP: Shipley
DMVP: Orakpo (maybe not because of actual sacks or FFs, but because he will totally change the way OSU has to play offense)
Texas fan concern: an injury to Colt due to a blindside hit
OSU fan concern: Texas plays the way they did in any other game this season, excluding Tech
by BigTexBD on Jan 5, 2009 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here we go:
Final Score: Texas 35 Ohio State 21
Total Yards: Texas 444 Ohio State 307
Rushing Yards: Texas 130 Ohio State 170
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Turnovers
An Ohio State fan: Texas Defensive line
Adopt-a-recruit: Devon Kennard DE
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista 6'3" 257lbs
by blazzinken on Jan 5, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My stab
Final Score: Texas 41 Ohio State 14 – I think this is too favorable to us, but I made this prediction earlier so I might as well stick with it.
Total Yards: Texas 462 Ohio State 255
Rushing Yards: Texas 151 Ohio State 144
Game Offensive MVP: I would say Jordan Shipley, but if he has great numbers, that probably means McCoy does too. So Colt McCoy.
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Texas comes out flat and sloppy, like the first half agaist Tech.
An Ohio State fan: Texas doesn’t do what I said above.
by TheElusiveShadow on Jan 5, 2009 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
damn
i juss hope kindle dosent leave since i know hes gunna have a good game
by Schwab on Jan 5, 2009 3:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to say good luck tonight
Though I don’t think you need it. I’m a Tech guy and we and Okie State really stunk up the conference’s bowl record. I have no doubt you will win by 17+ tonight and I’m really excited about watching your D-Line kill Beanie.
I don’t think UT will come out flat, because your coaching staff prepares and your kids are used to playing in “Big Games.” If you do fall behind early, your players don’t get frazzled. GO Horns, Beat OSU. I’m proud to be in the same conference as all of y’all this week.
by Plano Jeff on Jan 5, 2009 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Plano Jeff
My sister and her husband and their kids went to Tech. I went to Texas long ago. I was rooting for Tech over Ole Miss. Sorry about the outcome. We needed you guys to win to uphold the old Southwest Conference. Good to see TCU, Houston and Rice victories. I don’t care that much about Okies.
"When you pass, three things can happen and two are bad", DKR, why he chose to run instead of pass.
by gy2020 on Jan 5, 2009 5:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
redemption ballot...
Final Score: Texas 38 Ohio State 22
Total Yards: Texas 402 Ohio State 285
Rushing Yards: Texas 101 Ohio State 139
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy (5 TDs plus most of the rushing yards)
Game Defensive MVP: Blake Gideon (atones for TT with 2 picks)
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Pryor impersonating Vince
An Ohio State fan: A big deficit early
Cale Self
University of Georgia
Brevard Music Center
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by allhailcale on Jan 5, 2009 3:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Here goes...
Final Score: Texas 45 Ohio State 38
Total Yards: Texas 450 Ohio State 375
Rushing Yards: Texas 80 Ohio State 125
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Terrel Pryor An Ohio State fan: Terrel Pryor
by the1austin on Jan 5, 2009 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
My turn...
Final Score: Texas 52 Ohio State 17
Total Yards: Texas 420 Ohio State 275
Rushing Yards: Texas 99 Ohio State 140
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: Ohio State running game
An Ohio State fan: Colt running the ball, Texas pass rush
HOPE I’M RIGHT!
by hornaddict on Jan 5, 2009 4:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Represent tonight, boys!
Final Score: Texas 37 Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 433 Ohio State 328
Rushing Yards: Texas 97 Ohio State 162
Game Offensive MVP: Shipley
Game Defensive MVP: Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan – Bennie Wells dominating the ground attack and time of possesssion
An Ohio State fan: Containing Colt to Shipley/Crosby on third down
I think Texas will nab a defensive or special teams touchdown in the third qtr to put a damper on any OSU thoughts of a win.
by Tech92 on Jan 5, 2009 4:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Atmosphere?
Can anyone that’s in Phoenix give me and update?
I’d like to know how the weather is and if there’s a good buzz for this game.
Hook ’em.
by Longhorn11 on Jan 5, 2009 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not in Phoenix
But i have heard there is a lot more orange then there is scarlet.
Weather does not matter, it is in a dome :p
Adopt-a-recruit: Devon Kennard DE
Phoenix (AZ) Desert Vista 6'3" 257lbs
by blazzinken on Jan 5, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
One from me...
Final Score: UT 42 tOSU 28
Total Yards: UT 450 tOSU 325
Rushing yards: UT 135 tOSU 160
Game Off. MVP: Colt… of course
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for UT: Pryor running
Biggest Concern for tOSU: McCoy running
1 Peter 2:17
by HornsFan87 on Jan 5, 2009 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Hey ... Ho, Ho
Final Score: Texas – 28 Ohio State – 20
Total Yards: Texas – 374 Ohio State – 301
Rushing Yards: Texas- 123 Ohio State- 160
Game Offensive MVP: Freight Train – Cody Johnson (3 shrt ydge TDs)
Game Defensive MVP: Kindle
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan- Terrell Pryor, an escape from a sack that leads to a TD pass
An Ohio State fan- Colt McCoy, an escape from a sack that leads to a TD pass
by RICHUT96 on Jan 5, 2009 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 24 Ohio State _31__
Total Yards: Texas _285__ Ohio State 331
Rushing Yards: Texas _103__ Ohio State 189
Game Offensive MVP: ____Mr. Beanie Wells_______
Game Defensive MVP: ______Mr. James Laurinaitis_____
An Ohio State fan:That we run out of food. :)
by gahnki on Jan 5, 2009 4:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 52 Ohio State 10
Total Yards: Texas 497 Ohio State 302
Rushing Yards: Texas 169 Ohio State 189
Game Offensive MVP: _Colt_McCoy_
Game Defensive MVP: _Brian_Orakpo_
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan _turnovers_or poor tackling_ An Ohio State fan being dissectedvia_a_passing attack_unlike_any_they_have_ever_seen_
If You See Kay, Oh You
by texfan23 on Jan 5, 2009 5:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 34 Ohio State 28
Total Yards: Texas 420 Ohio State 380
Rushing Yards: Texas 90 Ohio State 160
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: Turnovers/ Ball Control Time of Possession by OSU
An Ohio State fan: Big Plays by UT on offense
by Arroyo Grande on Jan 5, 2009 5:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Score- Texas 35 Ohio State 17
Total Yards- Texas 449 Ohio State 220
Rushing Yards- Texas 89 Ohio State 111
Game Offensive MVP- Jordan Shipley
Game Defensive MVP- Blake Gideon (redemption time)
Biggest Concerns
- Texas- Containing Terrelle Pryor
- Ohio State- Controlling the tempo
by acho81 on Jan 5, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
here it is
Final Score: Texas 42 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 515 Ohio State 307
Rushing Yards: Texas 170 Ohio State 235
Game Offensive MVP: Shipley
Game Defensive MVP: Osakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Big game from Wells
An Ohio State fan A month for Muschamp to prepare the “boom”
by billytyra on Jan 5, 2009 5:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 37 OSU 33
Total Yards: Texas 413 OSU 321
Rushing Yards: Texas 201 OSU 215
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Ryan Palmer
Biggest Concern for Texas: Beanie Wells running wild
Biggest Concern for OSU: Pryor having to do too much and turning the ball over repeatedly.
by bklynBEVO on Jan 5, 2009 5:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm going defensive struggle (just to be different)
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas 23 Ohio State 16
Total Yards: Texas 318 Ohio State 207
Rushing Yards: Texas 78 Ohio State 118
Game Offensive MVP: Cosby
Game Defensive MVP: Orakpo
Biggest concern for:
A Texas fan: Hangover from being left out of the Big 12 and National championship games, not being up for this game emotionally
An Ohio State fan: Texas’s offense finds it’s rhythm after over 5 weeks off
by kellen on Jan 5, 2009 5:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Head 'em up. Roll 'em out. Hiyaaaaaaaaaahhhh.
Final Score: Texas 48, Ohio State 14
Total Yards: Texas 503, Ohio State 288
Rushing Yards: Texas 145, Ohio State 177
OMVP: Quan Cosby
DMVP: Henry Melton
Texas concerns: Pryor mobility, passing ability; TE on goal line
OSU concern: Blitzes against freshman QB
by whills on Jan 5, 2009 5:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
TEXAS FIGHT!!!
Final Score: Texas 37 Ohio State 20
Total Yards: Texas 455 Ohio State 274
Rushing Yards: Texas 211 Ohio State 174
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Beanie Wells An Ohio State fan Texas Pass Rush
by jrod23mc on Jan 5, 2009 5:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hook'em Horns
Final Score – UT 41 – OSU – 20
Total Yards – UT – 423 – OSU – 295
Rushing Yards – UT 94 – OSU – 157
Off MVP – Shipley (Rec TD & PR TD)
Def MVP – Kindle (Sack & FF, in the backfield all night)
Concerns for UT – Malcolm Jenkins/Beanie Wells
Concerns for OSU – UT pass rush
by Tater Nuts on Jan 5, 2009 5:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 35 Ohio State 14
Total Yards: Texas 405 Ohio State 254
Rushing Yards: Texas 170 Ohio State 150
Game Offensive MVP: Colt Mccoy
Game Defensive MVP: Rak
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan – Wells, tOSU defense
An Ohio State fan – Colt Mccoy and Rack
Hook ’em!
by TexasEx01 on Jan 5, 2009 5:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Can one of the site wizards get an open thread going?
I want to get talking about the game to calm the nerves.
Perhaps the most recognizable mascot in sports, and certainly the toughest looking, Bevo is a fixture
by run Bevo run on Jan 5, 2009 6:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nothing to see here
Final Score: Texas 39 Ohio State 23
Total Yards: Texas 488 Ohio State 301
Rushing Yards: Texas 117 Ohio State 123
Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Defensive MVP: Sergio Kindle
Biggest Concern For : Texas Fans – Wells
Ohio State Fans – Weeks of endless nightmares of what Kindle
did to Pryor.
by JeffTweedyIsGod on Jan 5, 2009 6:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score
Texas 31 OSU 24
Total Yards: UT 450 OSU 350
Rushing: UT 95 OSU 150
Offensive MVP: Colt
Denfensive MVP: Rak
Biggest Concern: Texas Fan – OSU Defense
OSU Fan – Texas Defense
UT59
by UT59 on Jan 5, 2009 6:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas 45 Ohio State 25
Total Yards: Texas 355 Ohio State 285
Rushing Yards: Texas 185 Ohio State 45
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan: A Healthy McCoy
An Ohio State fan Watching their team play in big games (a third BCS meltdown)
by Crimson Fog on Jan 5, 2009 6:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
These are way too objective and well-thought out
Final Score: Texas 101 Ohio State 2
Total Yards: Texas 769 Ohio State -5
Rushing Yards: Texas 269 Ohio State -70
Game Offensive MVP: Roy Miller with the Jumbo TD
Game Defensive MVP: Bevo spearing that stupid looking dude with a nut for a head
Biggest concern for a Texas fan: Running out of beer
Biggest concern for an Ohio State fan: Jim Tressel becoming unhinged out of frustration and ripping off his sweater vest Hulkamania-style, only to reveal a maize and/or blue undergarment.
by Meekrob on Jan 5, 2009 6:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Rubber Match
Score: Texas 42 OSU 13
Total Yds: Texas 515, OSU 329
Rushing: Texas 140, OSU 150
Offensive MVP: Colt
Defensive MVP: Kindle
Biggest Concern as a Texas fan: Not being able to tackle Wells.
Biggest Concen as an OSU fan: Will Muschamp.
--AW--
by awiggo on Jan 5, 2009 6:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Finally, it's here.
Score: Horns 42, Buckeyes 13
Total yards: Horns 488, Buckeyes 260
Rushing: Horns 190, Buckeyes 145
Offensive MVP: McCoy
Defensive MVP: Earl Thomas / Blake Gideon
Biggest concern UT: struggling to establish rhythm passes / first downs early
Biggest concern tOSU: falling behind fast; getting away from running gameplan
I’m as excited as I’ve been all year (okay… not quite as excited as some of those games in October). I’ve done my mourning this last month, and ready to see my Horns play again.
Savor this one, y’all—it’s a lonnnnnnnnnng wait till August.
by mreifslager on Jan 5, 2009 6:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Prediction
Posted mine at the beginning of the game open thread.
34-20 Horns.
HOOK ’EM!
--PB--
by Peter Bean on Jan 5, 2009 6:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
In time
Score: Texas 42 OSU 110
Total Yds: Texas 525, OSU 335
Rushing: Texas 175, OSU 150
Offensive MVP: Colt
Defensive MVP: Sackapo
Biggest Concern as a Texas fan: Wells.
Biggest Concen as an OSU fan: Rack.
We're Texas...and you're NOT
by Bevoboy94 on Jan 5, 2009 7:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OSU 110 points?
I know…10
" Well isn't this place a geographical oddity? Two weeks from everywhere! "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jan 5, 2009 11:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fill in the blanks:
Final Score: Texas 52 Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 400 Ohio State 300
Rushing Yards: Texas 120 Ohio State 100
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: Brian Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan Beanie wells An Ohio State fan Colt McCoy
by MJY6087 on Jan 5, 2009 7:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Final Score: Texas _ Ohio State _
Total Yards: Texas 31 Ohio State 21
Rushing Yards: Texas 122 Ohio State 206
Game Offensive MVP: colt mccoy
Game Defensive MVP: blake gideon
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan – beanie wells
An Ohio State fan – colt mccoys legs
<All Hail Major Applewhite>
by gatekeeper on Jan 5, 2009 7:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oops
score: tx: 31 osu: 21
yards: texas : 400 osu: 366
<All Hail Major Applewhite>
by gatekeeper on Jan 5, 2009 7:09 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Game Time Baby!
Final Score: Texas _44__ Ohio State 21
Total Yards: Texas _489__ Ohio State _325__
Rushing Yards: Texas _130__ Ohio State 175
Game Offensive MVP: __Colt_________
Game Defensive MVP: _____Kindle______
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan _Pryor Running the Ball_ An Ohio State fan _The Spread_
by LeftHandedTexan on Jan 5, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Lou's predictions
Final Score: Texas 34 Ohio State 24
Total Yards: Texas 525 Ohio State 410
Rushing Yards: Texas 212 Ohio State 195
Game Offensive MVP: Colt McCoy
Game Defensive MVP: B. Orakpo
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan ______ An Ohio State fan ______
" Well isn't this place a geographical oddity? Two weeks from everywhere! "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jan 5, 2009 7:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Edit
Biggest concern for: A Texas fan – Not enough barbecue during post game victory party. An Ohio St fan – pressure to win a BCS game.
" Well isn't this place a geographical oddity? Two weeks from everywhere! "
by LOUtheMETandNATSfan on Jan 5, 2009 7:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Matt V on the Mike...
Can’t ever get that image of him doing those 989 Games Commercials out of my mind…
by LeftHandedTexan on Jan 5, 2009 7:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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