Prediction: Mack Brown ends up spinning a 6-6 season aka "Start spreading the news..."

by Robertpz on Nov 20, 2010 7:58 PM CST

With the Texas Longhorns win today over Florida Atlantic, all that is left is the formidable task of beating Texas A&M to become bowl eligible. Not only would a victory over the Aggies earn Texas rivalry bragging rights along with an extra game to finish over .500, but it also looks like it would put the Longhorns football team smack dab in the middle of New York City after Christmas. We all know that Coach Brown hasn't met a camera he didn't like. We also know that the big sports media outlets equally love him back. No one can tell me that if Mack ends up getting the Texas Longhorns to the first ever Pinstripe Bowl at Yankees Stadium that he won't have higher seeds Baylor, Mizzou, & Texas A&M wishing they had lost a few more games instead of ending up in Dallas, San Antonio, Houston, or out West somewhere. Granted those bowls have higher payouts and a lot more prestige than a start-up bowl like the Pinstripe but when Mack Brown hits NYC in December, I wouldn't be surprised if he doesn't end up being named Grand Marshall for the big Christmas Day parade by the time he gets thru yucking it up.

Again, I am in no way condoning or excusing the poor season and failed expectations that the season has brung the University and it's fans. I have hope that next year when little Shipley and Malcolm Brown hit Austin, the Longhorns will return to it's rightful place in the BCS ranks. I also hope Greg Davis is out of Austin on the first thing smoking. Yet, I also know that the Texas Longhorns being in NYC come Christmas time could end up bringing more media exposure than any other non-BCS bowl game we could have went to plus Mack Brown puts the ultimate spin on this dismal season Big Apple-style.

However, it all has to start with beating Texas A&M this Thanksgiving! Hook 'em!

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Wow...rough crowd?

I still believe Texas finishes with a win over A&M & does accept the Pinstripe Bowl invitation if offered.

"This city always smells like meat." -- Jimmy Kimmel on the city of Houston

by Robertpz on Nov 21, 2010 9:56 AM CST reply actions

I don't think

anyone has woken up and come out of the daze that was yesterday. We have forgotten how to act on Sunday morning after we win on Saturday. There is confusion. Do we celebrate the win or do we worry that it will give MB ammunition to keep his playfriend around? I don’t recall being this conflicted where my Horns are concerned. Rough crowd? Always. Today, rough and confused.

On my signal,,,Unleash Hell,,,and Fire Greg Davis,,please?

by OnMySignal on Nov 21, 2010 10:40 AM CST reply actions

not confused

just conflicted between immediate success and future success. these, in many people’s minds, are two different paths

by Lothor on Nov 21, 2010 2:04 PM CST up reply actions

that's it exactly

Anyone who claims any desire that we not end the season on a high note opens his/herself up to allegations of poor fandom. But I really really really really don’t want to watch anymore Greg Davis-called footabll games. I seriously don’t think I can take even one more season.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 21, 2010 7:03 PM CST up reply actions

seems to be a recurring theme, Brooklyn

"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons

by Paleface Horn on Nov 21, 2010 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

we've lost to baylor, iowa state, and ucla ... what makes you so confident we can get to 6-6

as much as i enjoyed the game yesterday
it was literally the only game i’ve enjoyed
rice was a terrible game
wyoming also
nebraska was a good half of a game
oh and tech was a horrible game, it’s been a miserable and frustrating season
one that makes being a fan not so fun
and i haven’t forgotten that one bit
so while i’ll still root for us come thursday
i don’t have much hope that we’ll win, the season has been that awful, in pretty much every aspect

by abcdmetrius on Nov 21, 2010 1:46 PM CST reply actions

Hell, I'm just happy...

…to get a win, regardless of who it’s against.

Hello Texas, sure is good to see you again...

by DaytrippingLonghorn on Nov 21, 2010 1:59 PM CST reply actions

its a rivalry game

anything can happen. See how OU played against us last year. And how they played against other teams like TT.

Like i said, anything can happen in rivalry games

by MJY6087 on Nov 21, 2010 2:33 PM CST reply actions

MB already decided

GD fate is signed and delivered no matter what happens!!?!!!??!?! Texas 12 a&m 9!!! Hook’em!!

by TexasStateHorn on Nov 21, 2010 4:14 PM CST reply actions

I'm not as confident as you are

Life has taught me not to believe anything until 6 months after it happens.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 21, 2010 7:06 PM CST up reply actions

especially elections

"I'm not playing favorites. All my favorites have graduated." - A. Lemons

by Paleface Horn on Nov 21, 2010 7:42 PM CST up reply actions

The dilemma

Already have tickets to Alamo Bowl. Right now bowl projections are showing that will be aggy/Stanford or some other exciting match-up. Joy. IF we win Thursday and we get invited to arctic bowl,,it will be on same day as Alamo Bowl. San Antonio to cheer for Stanford? Arctic bowl and New Years Eve in a New York airport playing footsie with TSA? Where is whills and the alcohol? This year just must end soon.

On my signal,,,Unleash Hell,,,and Fire Greg Davis,,please?

by OnMySignal on Nov 22, 2010 12:21 PM CST reply actions

Hmm, I might actually take Amtrak up to NYC if they end up in the pinstripe bowl, if I can find a go-with friend

However, I’m not sure I know anyone who would be willing to schlepp up to NYC for a college game and come back before NYE. The Least Coast doesn’t really care about football, at least not north of Georgia.

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by burntorangehorn on Nov 22, 2010 1:17 PM CST up reply actions

I Like This Outcome, Better: Beat Aggy, Turn Down Bowl Game

We get to mess with ATM and for once, ruin their year (and not the other way around), but having some measure of self-respect, Mack Brown declares that this team will not belittle ourselves to a shitty bowl, and will turn down all bowl offers.*

*Obviously Mack Brown would never do this. Mack Brown would rather cut off his hand than lose the privilege to brag about his continuous bowl streak, I imagine. But one can dream…

That was his power. The greatest trick Greg Davis ever pulled was convincing Mack Brown that he was invaluable. And like that, poof. He's been here for 12 years.

by iamjackburton on Nov 22, 2010 5:18 PM CST reply actions