Fiesta Bowl Prediction Thread

Here we go:

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

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by Brandon Worley on Jan 5, 2009 1:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

Fill in the blanks:

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.

www.bloggingtheboys.com

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

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

davis

although greg davis has been a constant scapegoat, you have to give him some credit. if we lose, it wont be his fault

by acho81 on Jan 5, 2009 5:37 PM CST up 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

Will Do.

It’ll be our pleasure.

Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/

by ejruiz on Jan 5, 2009 10:53 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

Props?

I think I did really well in this game, despite not being a fan of either team. Heck, I even nailed the P.S.! Great game and congrats.

Here we go again: http://thefulldeck.blogspot.com/

by ejruiz on Jan 5, 2009 10:53 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
www.allhailcale.blogspot.com

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

BTW, good luck, Longhorns.

by gahnki on Jan 5, 2009 5:24 PM CST up 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)

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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

interesting to see switzer wearing burnt orange

by acho81 on Jan 5, 2009 6:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs

PB SCHEDULED the thread fo 7:20 instead of 6:20. Have emailed him. nt

by whills on Jan 5, 2009 6:45 PM CST up 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 PB @ BON 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