Texas Spring Game: A Preview
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 4, 2010 10:03 AM CDT
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PrintSo here it is -- the culmination of these heady days of spring, the third and final look at the 2010 Texas Longhorns before the long and arduous off-season. A chance to endlessly dissect whether that incredible play by the defense was the best thing to ever happen or just a sign that the offense will be terrible. On a more positive note, it's a change for hope to spring eternal, for the future stars of too-distant Saturdays to provide that tantalizing glimpse at their potential for future glory.
On that note, here's a position-by-position breakdown of what to watch when the Longhorns take the field at 4 pm CT at DKR:
Quarterback
The news from spring practice concerning Gilbert has been overwhelmingly positive and his performance during the second open practice was the stuff of legends, featuring throws I'll be telling my grandchildren about. Gilbert has looked comfortable under center, particularly with his three-step drops. Will Muschamp has said that the defense hasn't been holding anything back in trying to throw different look at the young quarterback.
The coaching staff believes that Sherrod Harris has distanced himself from the freshman quarterbacks, most likely for no other reason than his immense advantage in experience. Harris struggled at times in practice making quick decisions and getting the football out on time. Will he be able to make faster reads? H
Running back
At this point, Tre' Newton is as proven a commodity as there is at the position and Fozzy Whittaker has stepped firmly into the back-up role, so the coaching staff may use the spring game as an opportunity to seek separation from the other three healthy backs -- Chris Whaley, Jeremy Hills, and Vondrell McGee. There's been virtually no buzz around McGee as he enters his senior season, somewhat striking since a move back to a more downhill style would seem the most likely path towards a re-emergence of The Bulldozer, McGee's nickname from his hard-charging Longview days.
It could be a big day for Whaley, a player who needs to find a position before he wastes several years in the program, as did John Chiles and Henry Melton. The coaching staff clearly prefers for him to stay at running back and will give him every opportunity to do so. While Whaley has neither excellent speed or great feet, he does look like a load to bring down in the open field once he reaches full speed, a process that takes several steps.
Unlike McGee, there actually has been some buzz around Jeremy Hills amid some talk that he is challenging for playing time. Hills may be the fastest of all the running backs and broke off several long runs in the second open practice. At this point, if Hills doesn't begin to crack the rotation, he may take advantage of his two seasons of eligibility and head somewhere with a greater possibility of playing time.
Wide receiver
The story of the spring has been the emergence of John Chiles, as the senior wide receiver has lost some of the weight he added during his time at quarterback and grown more comfortable running routes. Gilbert seems to trust Chiles and their growing rapport could be of great benefit to the Longhorn offense in the fall.
Malcolm Williams continues to look like one of the most talented athletes on the team, but still experiences struggles catching the football. However, a big play or two in the spring game will help allay concerns that he won't ever turn his potential into the big-time product on the field Texas fans have been expecting for some time now.
The game is most important for the young receivers -- DeSean Hales, Greg Timmons, and Brock Fitzhenry -- as they seek to establish themselves on the depth chart before the talented group of freshman receivers join the team in the fall. Hales is the big-play threat of the group
Tight end
Is there any place in the passing game for EBS? With the offense moving towards a more downhill running style, there should be more opportunities for misdirection and play-action passing, which could mean more chances for the former offensive lineman catching throwback passes or otherwise leaking out on plays.
In addition, Barrett Matthews needs to show some progress as a receiver, as he hasn't always looked natural running routes or catching passes. In the new offense, he will be expected to be a threat to the defense both outside on occasion and inside stretching the seam.
Watch out here for Dominique Jones, a player who has received practice reps at both tight end and H-back. As the only viable back-up at this point for Matthews at the position, Jones could end up playing a valuable role there this season, but the major upside exists for him as a tight end, as he possesses more athleticism than Smith and has the potential
Offensive line
Can the offensive line show of their new-found physicality at the point of attack? Will Britt Mitchell and Kyle HIx survive a tough test on the outside from the pass-rushing ends of the Texas defense? Which of the young linemen steps up and earns a spot in the rotation as the first and second linemen off the bench?
Defensive end
All told, this is probably the most secure position on the entire team. The major question is how much progress Alex Okafor has made with more than a year in the Texas program already. Is he ready to step into a major role on the defense and start becoming the star predicted when he made the short trip down 35 to Austin?
Defensive tackle
It's all about the young players at this position -- can Calvin Howell or Derek Johnson step up enough to earn a starting job next to Kheeston Randall? What about Tyrell Higgins, Kyle Kriegel, or Tevin MIms, three slightly undersized players in the middle? The coaching staff clearly doesn't want to play Sam Acho extensive snaps inside, but will do so if the younger players don't earn some playing time. Speaking of Acho, how does he hold up on the interior on running plays?
Linebacker
Emmanuel Acho is finally back from his hernia surgery, but he and Keenan Robinson have little to prove in the game -- they are the unquestioned starters at the position. What does Dravannti Johnson bring to the table? The redshirt sophomore has drawn praise as an edge rusher this spring. How will Muschamp use him in the game? Will Tariq Allen or Patrick Nkwopara be able to contribute this season? Ryan Roberson looked impressive in brief apperances last season. How has he built on that during the spring?
Cornerback
The three starters at cornerback are known commodities at this point -- Chykie Brown, Curtis Brown, and Aaron Williams. While there exists the potential that Chykie Brown could mature this season and limit the mental mistakes that have plagued him throughout his career, but the major storyline for the spring game revolves around the 2011 season. Namely, can redshirt freshman Eryon Barnett completely recover from his shoulder injury and gain needed experience in preparation for possibly becoming a starter next season? Is he really a cornerback?
LIkewise, Adrian White has drawn praise at times for transitioning quickly to the speed of the college game. Can he avoid the inconsistency and mental lapses that plagued him in high school and cost him a four-star ranking by Rivals? Fortunately for him, Mike Davis isn't enrolled yet...
Safety
This position is going to be all about the bigger hitters on Sunday -- Christian Scott and Kenny Vaccaro. Mack Brown pointedly made reference to their desire to come up quickly in run support, an attribute that has positives and negatives. The positive is that there is no questioning their physicality and toughness as player. The negative is, well, remember the 2007 season? Scott and Vaccaro need to show an ability to quickly read their keys and properly diagnose plays to have the type of impact this season that the secondary needs to recover from the loss of Earl Thomas. In terms of the secondary, the worst-case scenario here is that Blake Gideon and Nolan Brewster spend significant time together at safety this season.
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Seriously?! Awesome. Is there anyway to get FSN SW on line? I really wish all channels started streaming their content online.
Yes
if you go to fsn sw’s website it says that it’ll be streaming it live. I live in Kentucky so that’s what I’ll be doing. Apparently the game is also being broadcast nationally on some fox sports college central or some channel that isn’t a part of my cable package…
good call
http://www.foxsportssouthwest.com/pages/streaming_2
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What I'm looking to see
With all this talk of a improved downhill running game I’m hoping to see not just a running game, but a diversified running game. Not just zone read plays but a selection of stretches, dives, draws, and a trap would be nice. It will be interesting to see if Davis still wants to use the shotgun zone read at all with Gilbert lankiness.
This is Hales opportunity to shine as Goodwin wraps up his track season. Hales looked fast and had good hands in the practice I watched. In the last practice interview Gilbert mentioned Hales as a guy who is developing chemistry with. I didn’t see him as being too physical tough, especially off the LOS, but then again with our defensive backs anyone whose not an elite WR wouldn’t look too physical.
Malcolm Williams name keeps popping up in interviews, even on the defensive side with Muschamp. He needs to fill a large portion of the hole filled by the loss of Shipley. I don’t doubt he has the physical skills to do that.
I see the biggest position battle being between Johnson, Allen, and Nwkopara (I’m going to need to learn how to pronounce is name) for the third linebacker position. Jordan Hicks will be the wild card arriving over the summer. If none of the three shows some growth, Hicks has the talent to be baby stepped into the defensive. Having out of conference opponents Rice and Wyoming to start the season could be the opportunity needed to get Hicks up to speed.
With all this talk about Scott and Vaccaro being physical and tough I’m starting to ask if the physicality hides other weaknesses. Earl Thomas was the player that he was because he made great first steps and was skilled at reading offenses. He wasn’t afraid to decleat someone, but only when needed. The headhunter experiment, Taylor Mays, didn’t work out last year because Mays relied on headhunting to hide his poor fundamental skills. I want to see Vaccaro and Scott take good first steps, read well, and transition into coverage much more than I want to see them five yards off the line of scrimmage in run support. Muschamp called a couple cornerback blitzes in the second spring practice that have the same effect but have the advantage of Williams or one of the Brown’s speed.
by my estimation...
Earnest has earned that 3rd LB spot. I thought he played very well when given an opportunity last year – natty championship and OU game included.
I forgot about Earnest...
Does Earnest have the same physical skills as the others? As a senior he should have an advantage in knowing the system. You would think if two linebackers are on the same level Muschamp would play the youngest, in order to develop him as a system player.
by InDKR'sShadow on Apr 4, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions
What about Jared Norton?
Pretty good mike when he’s healthy.
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by SpiritOfTheFedora on Apr 4, 2010 1:04 PM CDT up reply actions
hate to sound like a little kid in the back seat asking if we're there yet but
When do we get DJ Grant and Blaine Irby back again?
I’m so thoroughly unenthused by our spring game lineup at TE…
I wouldn't bank anything on Irby
He is likely done. I was surprised, though, that I hadn’t heard anything about DJ Grant or Trey Graham.
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-Walter Payton
Grat will not be healthy
until late summer or a little bit after fall practice starts.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 4, 2010 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions
Get the Beer Ready!
This is gonna have to hold us over till September 4th. Can’t wait to Scott and Vacarro back at safety.
From what I've heard
there are still some lingering injury issues with him.
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-Walter Payton
GoBR
Have you heard anything about DJ Monroe this spring?? I can’t remember hearing anything about him.
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Heard an inside source
He told his daddy, “I want to go fast.”
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Hamstring injury
He’s back practicing but I’m not sure if he is going to play today.
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Apr 4, 2010 1:55 PM CDT up reply actions
What is with the Spring Game and windy days?
Better pack the chap-stick.
"I live in the tower with Coach Brown." -Bevo
Your 2010 longhorns just entered dkr
Case looks pretty undersized next to Gilbert.
And bevo looks extra drugged up today…
Can't be any worse.
I just hope they get more than a couple sponsors this year so I don’t have to see the same 3 commercial every time they go to break.
Looks like it
Neither are quick but Whaley appears to hit his high gear a few steps earlier.
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We arent just going to not run the shotgun.
its been our bread and butter for the last 5 years
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 4:10 PM CDT reply actions
I am thankful for Easter Sunday, AND the Spring game...next stop: September
"Stats are for losers. I like winning games." ~ Will Muschamp
""I always felt like, and I paid a price for it, that it didn't seem right for one guy to bring me down." ~ The Tyler Rose
Nice coverage
But I did like that laser throw, even if it was incomplete.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:20 PM CDT reply actions
WHY havent we seen more of the end around
seems like we always get this in practice and it looks good every year, and then that is it
Nice
Malcolm Williams with room to work and a full head of steam is great to see.
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I predict that Fozzy will win the starting HB job when all is said and done
the man, the myth, the legend.
He looks good but I don't think he'll be the primary back
It would be great to use him late in games with the lead once the opposing defense is worn down.
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Definitely not initially
But Fozzy’s injury history suggests there’ll be chances to be the feature back sometime in the season
OMG
I would love to just get play-by-play and a camera or two on the game action.
It seems like the "Texas" team
has a whole lot of 1st team guys – offense and defense. I don’t know that I’m fully grasping how the teams are split up.
I didn't see anything on that either
I know some teams do a draft where players are selected but others are coach splits. I couldn’t find any real evidence as to how Mack split them
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 4:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Its 1 against 1's
and 2’s against 2’s
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-Walter Payton
jesus
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 4:35 PM CDT reply actions
Great throw
Nice run after catch by Kirk.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:37 PM CDT reply actions
I noticed that too
I don’t think it’s much of an issue though. The kid is pretty tall.
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but it seems like it could be batted down pretty easily if the DLs are anticipating his throw
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Not sure about that
It looks like he’s identifying and throwing through natural throwing lanes.
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No kidding
Those are lasers he is throwing. Great throw.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:37 PM CDT up reply actions
reminiscent of Brett Favre
at the NC it looked like he was throwing through his receivers.
by The Mack Attack on Apr 4, 2010 4:39 PM CDT up reply actions
Not as hard as he was throwing it in the championship game though..
I think he’s finally throwing a more catch able ball for the receivers.
more time
to learn them and a better rapport with the guys always helps
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 4:41 PM CDT up reply actions
damn gilberts release and ability to see the field was amazing
by Hawk81584 on Apr 4, 2010 4:38 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
Looks like the starting secondary but they guys up front are a mix of starters and second teamers
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www.mackbrown-texasfootball has a full roster
Good protection.
Good help on Okafor by the back. Nowhere to go though.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:45 PM CDT reply actions
I will say
Gilbert today and in the NC really excels at attacking the seems. That’s a fun thing to see
Liking Vaccaro a lot
I can see him giving up some big plays next season due to mistakes, but you have to love his aggressiveness and nose for the ball.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:49 PM CDT reply actions
But I think he has the athleticism to make up for those mistakes...
unlike Gideon…
COACH BOOM BABY!!
Man I would be pissed if I was Sherrod Harris...
I understand hes not competing for starting job…but he is about to get beat up by our 1st team D
COACH BOOM BABY!!
Man, our defense would be so good if he returned
Bummer. Good for him, though.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:55 PM CDT reply actions
Are the BCS game stickers still on the backs of the helments?
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Depends on what the team wants
Mays is about a cheeseburger away from being a will linebacker
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 4:56 PM CDT up reply actions
Thomas Davis
Mays is a better version of Thomas Davis from UGA
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 4:58 PM CDT up reply actions
If I'm correct
Davis was moved to linebacker once he was drafted by Carolina.
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-Walter Payton
Exactly
What can happen to Mays. Both played safety, both were big hitters. Thats my point as guys who were great against the run, struggled in coverage but can play LB
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:01 PM CDT up reply actions
4.4.. timed at sub 4.4 before.
by Displaced Longhorn on Apr 4, 2010 5:00 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
okay.
You’re out on an island with that feeling
Agreed
Mays is Roy Williams redux. He won’t be able to cover any ground in the pros.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I've always thought of RW when I see Mays.
That’s not a compliment.
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Okay I am no fan of USC either...but How would you know if someone can cover or not?
that whole “ability to cover” is pretty much a crapshoot
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He can definitely be taught
But it’s not just a shot in the dark. If you watched Mays play, he struggled reacting to balls and playing angles. Despite his great speed, I saw him get burned a few times because he either misread the play or took a poor angle to the ball.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:00 PM CDT up reply actions
It has nothing to do with being a fan of USC.
Did you watch any of their games this past year? He struggled in coverage all year. Did you watch any of the combine? He didn’t do too hot in the drills there, either.
Ability to cover isn’t pretty much a crapshoot. Its required of being a daggum safety.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
not a crap shoot
when it comes to hip flexibility, interception totals, fluidity into and out of breaks you can truly decipher if a guy is better suited for downhill play (Mays) or the backend (Thomas)
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Mays at his best was like Roy Williams in college
His career has Darnell Bing written all over it, though.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 4:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Couldn't agree more
I don’t see how he doesn’t eventually get moved to LB
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Pete Carroll’s obsession with big safeties doesn’t do his team or his players any favors.
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didnt*
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 5:04 PM CDT up reply actions
I had to think about that for a moment
Still hasn’t fully sunk in he left USC.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Oh, I'm expecting a 230lb safety to make his way to Seattle.
Tebucky Jones redux.
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He's projected to
Although you never know; a lot of teams get overly excited with workout warriors.
And he should too; Taylor Mays is an elite athlete, but he lacks the skills and instincts that Thomas does. All things being equal, I’d rather take Thomas.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 4:57 PM CDT up reply actions
I threw it on the ground
I don’t need hold on to footballs, this is a joke!
I've wanted to like him.
But he may just be a bit too small. Was that Scott that forced th efumble?
Hales doesn't look as slight of frame as I thought he was supposed to be.
hope he keeps making plays
I know it frustrates us but imagine how frustrated he is.
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I've liked some things from the RBs
But the run game as a whole has been rather underwhelming.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:07 PM CDT reply actions
I definitely think its an improvement
Still needs work. But I’ll take it over last year.
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-Walter Payton
15 practices man
Can’t overreact
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Offensive line is the hardest thing to get together
I was semi-impressed with what I’ve seen from them. Decent holes and some solid double teams.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
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FSN/Fox cannot walk and chew gum at the same time so forget about that. Showing the game while doing an interview would require they hire some crew with technical ability.
Babers is driving me nuts. I’m putting this on mute.
how did he get that gig? horrific radio/tv voice...horrific
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by Mulliganville on Apr 4, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
is it sad
that I wished that our spring games were displayed on ESPNU
no they are the best at college football
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:09 PM CDT up reply actions
malcolm does
i dont remember seeing chiles as yet
Apparently Chiles is out
Which sucks, because I really wanted to see him play. Even last season when he played, not a single ball went his way.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
Great job picking the spot to Newton
Newton found his room, and Gilbert saw it a mile away. TD!
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Gilbert 3 TD passes
That makes me happy.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:10 PM CDT reply actions
I rather see
1 vs 1’s, I don’t know what kind of stock to take from GG shredding the 2’s
It would only make sense
It would seem like the best matchup to have a game of the #1 O and #2 D vs. the #2 O and #1 D.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Should be his weekly average this year
If the backs and receivers hold up their end of it.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Do the first team offense and defense practice against each other?
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only during comp periods
normally in practice its scout vs offense. in spring you do more 1 v 1 work but the bulk of it is still scout looks to install your packages
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:12 PM CDT up reply actions
Extremely impressed with Gilbert
Shows great poise, moves well in the pocket and he has a laser, rocket arm. Haven’t seen him force a ball, either.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Too bad Jaxon is not here yet
We could be making roommate jokes already.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:13 PM CDT reply actions
literally a decade
of mccoy-shipley roommates?
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions
Wait til Brent Musberger gets a hold of this.
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-Walter Payton
take the good
with the bad
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 5:16 PM CDT up reply actions
"i think i made a lot of money there"
what a great sound bite
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by InTheBleachers on Apr 4, 2010 5:17 PM CDT up reply actions
Who was being interviewed here?
I was sigh called to Easter dinner just after the Newton TD.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions
ha this reminds me of
the old joke on Family Guy, Gumble 2 Gumble
yes I know
they’re not brothers or related, just funny to watch this interview unfold
You know, I love both of these players
But… game? Hello?
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
SOO dumb
that interview is available on mb-tf. If it’s that important direct the viewers to the url or something. I can’t believe some of the decisions that have been made on this broadcast. I vote for a camera on the game action and silence next year.
Why do they always ask
Which team do you want to go to? Its the dumbest question to ask a guy hoping to have his name called by anybody who will call it as early as possible
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and oakland
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
and cleveland
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
At least Al Davis doesn't have a problem paying
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I'd rather make his money in California
Than any money in Detroit. I hate that damn city.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Tell that to Tom Cable
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 6:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I rank Oakland a little worse right now.
Matt Millen is gone, at least.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:20 PM CDT up reply actions
Sad story
I also blame KC for not allowing DJ for being better than he is. He’s been serviceable in a bad situation often playing out of position. If he went someplace else, I think he could have a few Pro Bowls by now.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:22 PM CDT up reply actions
I completely agree
KC was one of the most consistently dysfunctional franchises of the 2000’s.
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Thank heavens Carl Peterson is gone now
The good news is that Haley seems to realize now that he bonered it up by not playing DJ a lot more in 2009.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
I wish we would just annex Detroit to Canada.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
De-annex?
That’s similar to how I feel about Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Let ’em secede.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 6:23 PM CDT up reply actions
wow if Earl would have just stayed
we would have a badass safety and 5 minutes of our life back
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 5:19 PM CDT reply actions
Yeah Hills is gonna need to see the field in more than just garbage time.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
can anyone answer the question
why Jeremy Hills doesn’t get more opportunities? It SEEMS as if he’s in some sort of Mack Brown/Greg Davis doghouse since he’s always buried on the depth chart.
So what just happened? I was watching an interview, tuned out for a minute, and I come back to see mack talking to someone (Hills?)
in their defense
the second team DL are littered with 4 stars and 5 stars
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by Texastriplecrown on Apr 4, 2010 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
notice
we’re under center less with the backup qb’s
Both of the backups are better suited to the old offense
but I’m not sure about the wisdom of trying to keep two schemes.
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They'll adapt
GG ran a straight spread all through HS.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Does anyone know if this game will continue to be online?
I want to watch it again a little more carefully… and hopefully without the interviews. Or at least I can skip them if it’s not live.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:29 PM CDT reply actions
This looks like a permalink:
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proud to swim home
Wood looks good in his uni
definitely passes my eyeball test for a college QB
He only had
one pass thrown to him, and you could see GG go through progressions so perhaps maybe he wasn’t suppose to be featured today? I still hold out hope b/c we need that big play big receiver deep threat
Even with FSN's little annoyances
It was an enjoyable dose of football. With the disappointment of the basketball season, I’m all the more eager for football season to start.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 4, 2010 5:33 PM CDT reply actions
You never really know until you see the actual games.
3/19/2009 & 12/15/2009 - Games Where Dogus Balbay Made a Three-Pointer. Never Forget.
Hales seems to have that special connection with Gilbert...
Need to find a way to get him on the field.
I like what I saw from hales
imagine him and goodwin both on the field at once
I still think Gilbert is going to have to carry the offense..
Luckily our defense will be pretty good but the oline looked pretty unimpressive to me when run blocking.
They're just getting used to the "new" scheme, I think
Growing pains happen.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 6:26 PM CDT up reply actions
Just came back from the game...
E Acho, Goodwin, McGee, Johnson, Brewster, Chiles all sat out
Fozzy WHittaker had some ankle problems, doesnt look too bad. His mom came scrambling over to where we were and asked the trainer or whatever.
Garret Gilbert was fantastic. Chris Whaley and Fozzy looked good. Whaley was prob the best RB out on the field today.
Connor Wood had some good throws.
Not much else
Goodwin, Monroe, and Hales
We need a lollipop guild formation with these 3 out wide. Unreal speed.
In all seriousness I would have liked to have seen a little something out of Monroe today ( I realize that he was very limited in spring) but I’m curious to see if he is going to be used primarily out wide or as a RB or what his role will be exactly. To me, he is the most exciting player on the roster with the ball in his hands and I’m hoping to see him become a larger part of the offense this year.
Whaley and Matthews
Both were pleasant surprises. From what I saw today, Newton is the RB.
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
Looks every bit the versatile back that he is
I know Monroe’s supposed to be the all-purpose back, but he’s not. He’s not exactly good for the purposes of blocking, for example. Newton seems pretty damn solid at rushing, making the catch, blocking, etc.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2010 9:01 PM CDT up reply actions
I honestly thought the most exciting back with the ball in his hands was Whaley
He absolutely punished people when running. I’ll admit that I’m partial to that type of things but you are right, Newton is definitely the back. Ran well and caught the ball. Blocked, too.
Matthews is going to be a player. I’m excited about him.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
I was lovin Whaley today. showed a little bit of everything, except I didn’t watch forhim blocking. But showed some good speed, some good power, some good oomf to move the pile. I didn’t see him catch out of the backfield but he looked pretty good for the most part.
by Displaced Longhorn on Apr 4, 2010 11:07 PM CDT up reply actions
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