This is the weekend that has haunted the Longhorns

by Wigman on Oct 26, 2009 1:28 PM CDT

This weekend is special in that since 2004, this weekend surrounding Halloween has been a most predictable downward trend given all the success Mack Brown has had at The University of Texas. Since then, there has been a game against Tech or OSU where the Horns have trailed at some point by 19 or more in the game. Amazingly, the Longhorns are 4-1 in these games. Looking back, 11/6/2004, the Longhorns were down by 28 points to Oklahoma State, and we all know what happened in the second half. The undefeated 2005 season looked like it may end again to the Cowboys while trailing by as much as 19 points in the second quarter. We know what Vince did in the second half. Against Texas Tech in 2006, the Horns trailed by 21 points in the first quarter before pecking away at the lead to win a close one in the fourth quarter. Again in Stillwater 2007, the Longhorns trailed by 21 points to the Cowboys before overtaking them in the last play of the game. And finally, last year, we all know how the Horns trailed by 19 points at halftime, took the lead and then lost with 0:01 on the clock. I hope GD and the offense does not get conservative early, attacks down the field, and makes OSU play ctach-up like they did last year in Austin. Hook 'em Horns!!

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This is exactly why the fanbase will be on edge this week....

we expect a win……..but realize that some very nervous moments await us on saturday night.

by silky51 on Oct 26, 2009 1:38 PM CDT reply actions

the odds are against us for having a slow start in the 1st half this year

if our coaches looked at the past, there is no way they will play this one like the ones before it

i say we jump out to a 17 point lead at half

"We'll be baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!"

by greenspointexas on Oct 26, 2009 2:19 PM CDT reply actions

I would say OSU has been haunted more by giving up all those leads!

"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 Oct 26, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions

This team is different

I can sense the mojo. There won’t be a deficit to recover from. That’s what happens when your defense is a self-labeled “Goon Squad”.

There will be blood. Cowboy blood.

by goingforthecorner on Oct 26, 2009 10:34 PM CDT reply actions

Agree - This Year ...

1. More maturity and aggressiveness on defense.
2. Marvelous coaching keeping team focused.
3. Dangerous weapons all over the field.

I like the Horns this weekend.

by realmccoy on Oct 26, 2009 11:42 PM CDT up reply actions

+1

I would love to see the D score 2-3 times this week. Colt needs to get off quick as well. I think we’ll see the WR’s crowded at the line and we need to get past this moving forward. I hope Davis looks deep early. I keep waiting on a streak or post route from Goodwin to go 80 yards.

by orangetower on Oct 27, 2009 8:56 AM CDT up reply actions

Don't look at the weekend but the day

Texas is 13-2-1 all-time on the 31st. Have to go back to 1936 to find the last time Texas lost a game played on October 31.

On Nov. 1, however, Texas has lost the last two times; last year and then back in 1997 against Baylor….the “we didn’t run a quarterback sneak in practice…” game.

by Forty on Oct 27, 2009 11:11 AM CDT reply actions

Not as concerned as I was

I think the coaches found their starters: Fozzy and Cody 1-2 combo, the difference maker Marquise Goodwin block on, Malcolm and Jordan gives Colt three capable recievers. D has been extraordinary – Zac should be concerned about throwing quickly. Causes for concern: Reaction if OSU scores first, OL has to keep it together. Colt cant throw picks and can Blake run with the Cowboys? Greg Davis can you avoid a big half and wait until halftime to make adjustments?

Earl gets a INT pick6, Colt to Shipley twice, Goodwin catches a bomb, Cody scores a goaline TD, D-has a solid day and OSU cant hold serve, Fozzzy/Cody run the clock out. UT 38-17. Goon squad and Earl get the game ball.

by sam0807 on Oct 28, 2009 1:22 PM CDT reply actions