Joe Bergeron Out, Malcolm Brown Limited Against Baylor
by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 3:28 PM CST
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PrintThat sound you just heard was the chances for a Texas victory against Baylor on Saturday being flushed down the toilet. The university revealed on Friday afternoon that freshman running back Joe Bergeron will miss the Baylor game with his injured left hamstring and that fellow frosh back Malcolm Brown will be limited with a knee injury.
The injury to Brown appears to be a new development this week and is independent of the turf toe injury that cost him the game against Missouri and has limited him since. Texas characterized Brown as questionable, meaning he will likely play, but won't be likely to be the Malcolm Brown that Longhorn fans started to know and love during the middle of the season.
Speaking of the middle of the season, the decision to keep riding Bergeron late into the game against Texas Tech when the contest was already well in hand continues to look worse and worse. It killed his season, basically. So that's awesome.
Speaking of killed, that's pretty much what happened to the Texas gampelan with this news. The Longhorns were expected to lean heavily on the running game to take pressure off of Case McCoy, keep the Baylor offense off the field, and punish a Baylor defense that is terrible against the run. Hopefully this week Bryan Harsin has actually prepared a back-up plan instead of simply hoping and wishing that the running back would play and then having little plan when they couldn't.
The usual suspects will be called upon to step up. If there's ever been a time to unleash DJ Monroe this season, it appears that time might be now, though the Missouri game illustrates how difficult it is to use him in the traditional running game and the way that defenses can key on him on the jet sweeps if there isn't a concern about being gashed up the middle.
Redshirt junior Jeremy Hills will likely receive the bulk of the carries if Brown is severely limited, but he showed little against Missouri except that he can't break tackles or move the pile. The first defender there for Baylor will likely tackle him where he hits him. Don't expect to find any hidden yards from Hills.
As for Cody Johnson, it's possible the Longhorns could look to him in some single-wing sets, but he's been as unproductive as both Monroe and Hills in traditional running looks.
Adjust your expectations accordingly, Longhorn fans.
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and just like that my day becomes terrible
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by horns1025 on Dec 2, 2011 3:32 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Damn.
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
by kriess on Dec 2, 2011 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs
so scerwed!...
…need some points on the board cuz RGIII will get some on the board for baylow..
by vanterminatorhorn on Dec 2, 2011 3:32 PM CST reply actions
also, i should mention...
..this goes to show you can never have enough good players on a team.
players can get injuries, you should always have great depth, not just a few great players.
hopefully with JG we will add depth, although i would feel much more comfortable if we can put another RB in the fold this yr. im guessing we might have to do some magic, but trey williams is probably semi-available…
by vanterminatorhorn on Dec 2, 2011 3:35 PM CST reply actions
The bigger issue
is that Traylon Shead transferred and Chris Whaley wasn’t a running back. Add in the loss of Tre’ Newton and the ineffectiveness of Jeremy Hills and that’s three straight years of recruiting a the position that didn’t bring anything to the program. Terrible.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 3:37 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
very true, forgot about traylon...
…what are the rumors, are we seriously even in the market for a RB?
by vanterminatorhorn on Dec 2, 2011 3:40 PM CST up reply actions
From what I've heard,
isn’t Major still talking to Trey Williams?
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:33 PM CST up reply actions
That's the rumor.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
I do think that OB contacted Williams
and he said that he hasn’t heard from Texas for some time.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
would he really commit?
after all we already have Malcolm and Joe here plus Johnathan Gray already committed. doesnt seem like he’d see the field unless he switched positions
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I think we could find room for him
You can never have enough good RBs right? Assuming Harsin stays, someone has to take over the wildcat responsibilities, DJ & quise are almost graduated so there will be a need for a fast dude on the jet sweeps as well.
Harsin will be able to find a spot for him.
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i could see him in the Wildcat
and on sweeps and stuff could also see him going out as a WR
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If the 7 on 7 gridIron Kings
was any indication, his hands are pretty d@mn good. He high pointed a few balls, caught well out of the backfield and ran a few decent patterns.
Problems cannot be solved using the same level of thinking that created them!
That makes sense though.
I know we’ve had injuries, but I doubt anybody would continue to recruit RB’s with Gray, Brown, Bergeron in the fold, not anybody that wants to play anyways.
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
Perhaps,
but cant Johnson, Jones, or Sanders do what he does?
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think Jones has the quickness for it
One of the other 2 probably could (although I though the same thing about Hales, White, Chris Jones, etc. etc.)
if there was ever a time for Cody Johnson to have a huge game this year it would be saturday
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Maybe this is all a ruse to screw with Baylor.
Leave me alone, I’m in my fantasy world right now.
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Guess it's time for McCoy to show up
More pressure put on his shoulder. Let’s see if he’s ready for the big stage.
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Baylor D isn't Mizzou, A&M or KState
Hills struggled against Mizzou, but this Baylor D is weak against the run. Between Johnson, Hills, Monroe and a hobbled MBrown, we should be able to cobble a run game together.
Unfortunately Baylor doesn't turn the ball over, so not much hope in getting defensive scores
I think we have a pretty decisive advantage in special teams though. I hope.
GoBR (and others)
I’m amongs those who has criticized the staff for overworking Bergeron in the Tech game, but I’ve since seen that he had leg issues as far back as August. Maybe that overwork criticism is out of line. Sometimes, injuries are just bad luck.
As for the game plan, the coaches have known all week JB wasn’t likely to be out there, and there was a report yesterday that MB was watching practice and not doing it. So . . . I don’t think the game plan is out the window. The desired game plan, yes. I’d love to see us use Cody as a tailback, which he used to be, and as others have said, unleash Monroe. Hills can’t win games for us; he might keep us from losing one. Can’t ask him to be what he is not. We gotta throw it, and remember that while we’ve expected to rely on Malcolm — Baylor has been practicing for that and will have to adjust on the fly.
I (sincerely) hope. Hook ’em.
the problem is both Brown and Bergeron gave us yards after contact and didnt go down after the first hit.
the only other RB we have who is capable of that is Cody Johnson (please have a huge game Cody) DJ and Goodwin have greats speed but they arent gonna shrug off hits and keep going like a tank. and Hills as stated normally goes down after first contact
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Hopefully with more game speed hits
Hills can get better. Wishful thinking, but some players learn better in games. Here’s to hoping.
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:35 PM CST up reply actions
he's a redshirt Junior, been with the program for 4 years. If he doesn't have it yet, what are the chances of a light going on on Saturday?
by TheRealDirtyP1 on Dec 2, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions
not a fair assessment at all
Fozzy was HURT until this year, he had flashes throughout.
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by dukeoforange on Dec 3, 2011 10:35 AM CST up reply actions
Of course they are not very high,
which is why I used qualifiers like “hopefully, wishful thinking, etc”.
Time to step up.
These players didn’t come to Texas to watch the games and get a good workout during the week. Its time to show some heart and pound one out for the seniors. I wouldn’t count this secondary out as far as getting some picks against RGIII. Diaz will be throwing some different looks. Hopefully Diggs, Byndom, and Machete have a big day!
on the topic of injuries hows Shipley look?
any word on him? im guessing the long week to heal up couldnt have hurt
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Seems to be fine.
No word of any setbacks during the week and Mack Brown said that he didn’t experience any negative effects from the A&M game.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 3:53 PM CST up reply actions
From Barking Carnival
The Asset claims Shipley isn’t 100% but he’s a 100% better route runner than any other player on the roster. We’ve got plans to iso Ship on Baylor’s weak-link in the secondary so look for plenty of motion and combo routes with the true freshman to make sure we get the matchup we want.
Of course this was in the same article claiming Brown was close to 100%.
Yeah I was relying on that
until I heard the news on Brown. The asset is as he name states but he missed this one.
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:36 PM CST up reply actions
JS's
sources have been pretty reliable throughout this season. Which makes me super nervous about this Mack stepping down stuff.
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if Mack does step down there's a bigger question
what the hell do they name after him? the stadium is already named after Darrell Royal
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Haha
Field and athletic center are taken already. The Mack Brown press boxes?
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how does this sound?
Darrell K. Royal-Mack Brown Texas Memorial Stadium….too long?
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Rename it the Royal Big MacK
oh hail the Purple and White
speaking of nachos
have you seen what they charge for them at games? i had to seel a kidney to pay for them
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After an unfortunate incident at DKR with the nacho sellers
I am no longer allowed to order them. For the record though,,,those suckers can FLY and the cheese and peppers seem to cling well to hair.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
Was it because they were moving slow as molasses while 900 people waited in line?
Or because they used a calculator to add up the total price of two $5 cokes? Or because they ran out of hot dogs halfway through the 2nd quarter because they were surprised to arrive and find a football game going on that night?
Or because they were out of ice? Or because the nacho cheese was cold? Or because you missed an entire series or two waiting with no freaking televisions in the concession area? Or because you had to pay a $4 ATM fee because you forgot to get cash before the game?
Or was it something else? Curious minds want to know. I actually felt a tiny tinge of guilt at the K-State game because I griped out a 90-year-old lady working the stand at the north end of the West Side on level 11. I swear to god she was moving so slow I thought it was a joke. I waited until I got my drinks and then, uh, “explained” to her that she needed to work on her sense of urgency or people were going to start rioting. I explained this while she used a calculator to add up the cost of my huge two-drink order. Not a joke.
To err is human...but humans have such low standards.
Very similar story.
Left the stands at the start of the 3rd quarter to get nachos and two drinks. Stood in line for about 10 minutes,,placed my order,,,got my drinks,,and waited,,,and waited,,,and waited,,,and waited. ELEVEN people got nachos, yeah I was counting,,and I was still waiting. I asked the eejit 4 times about my nachos, he would yell over his shoulder at the congress of eejits to get my nachos,,and I still waited. When the cannon sounded,,indicating the END OF THE QUARTER,,I lost it. I yelled. I’m not a yeller by nature but By God I yelled. Order taker eejit stopped dead in his tracks and said to me,,“Did you yell at me?” ,,My head rotated three times and I looked at eejit and said,,Damn straight I yelled at you. I. WANT. MY. NACHOS. He once again yelled over his shoulder at the eejits,,and they handed MY nachos to another person. Again. 6 minutes later when I got my nachos I threw them at the entire assembly and left. The crowd applauded. I got back to my seat for the final 3 minutes of the game.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
I think the Mack stepping down rumor is false.
The Asset said as much. I’d be more worried that we’re about to lose Diaz.
TEXAS FIGHT
Why?
Mack asks these guys to commit for 3 years when he hires them, and Diaz seems like a stand-up guy. Can’t imagine he goes from 1 year at MSU to 1 year at UT to a HC gig somewhere that matters. He’s making a shit-ton of money, he just moved his family earlier this year, and he’s learning how to HC from one of the all-time greats.
Diaz isn’t going anywhere this year. (If Mack steps down, though, all bets are off.)
To err is human...but humans have such low standards.
The difference this year is how many positions are open
I think it was 17 or so schools are looking for head coaches right now or have been this year.
TEXAS FIGHT
If we can block effectively, than Hills and Johnson are fine in place of B&B. I’d rather have B&B and blow the game out, but anyone can average seven or eight a run if the defenders aren’t allowed to make contact for a while.
The news is disheartening, but I’d still take Horns + 2.5 despite this setback.
Tough to ask for that many
blackboard-type plays even against a poor defense. Plenty of missed blocks throughout the offensive line over the last few games.
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by Wescott Eberts (GoBR) on Dec 2, 2011 3:51 PM CST up reply actions
Finch isnt a world beater by any means
but can you honestly tell me you wouldnt want to have him going into this game following this news?
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nah i get your point
Baylor isnt the Steel Curtain. i have a little hope i just hope the receivers step up tomorrow
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I'm with you.
I wanna see Ship go off so we can have some hope for next year.
by 40A on Dec 2, 2011 4:43 PM CST up reply actions
Time to let Diggs run some plays at RB
He did it in high school, give him a chance! That guys a play maker and needs the ball in his hands!
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we have the technology
i demand that we clone VY, Earl Campbell, Earl Thomas, Tommoy Nobis and Quandre Diggs
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he already plays DB and is our KR/PR how much more can we really ask him to do?
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rose colored glasses
Hills’ line against Kansas and Tech:
6 for 31 (6.2 avg)
5 for 39 (7.8 avg)
I know he looked back after that, but assuming he can get anywhere close to those two performances, we’ll be ok.
McCoy
will make believers out of all of us this Saturday. Seriously.
every player we have was someone we were excited about when they committed. Everyone of them has the potential. Some have not worked out how we wanted, developed the way we hoped, buit everyone is an athlete that can compete and has proven it over and over.
now is the time gentlemen. This is why you came to Texas. make us proud, every one.
I don't get excited about kids anymore
After Garrett Gilbert. I learned my lesson.
by jdwall12 on Dec 2, 2011 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Let's hope JGray changes your thoughts on that.
But I certainly agree. I feel a bit irritable when having to fawn over these guys on February signing day.
I have a feeling David Ash will be as important as ever this game.
He’s a valuable asset when running the ball. I can imagine Harsin will not only run him, but use some play action stuff. That’s my hope anyway.
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about time we got fast guys why not try a speed option with Ash and Monroe?
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Put Ash and McCoy in the backfield at the same time
Who takes the snap, no one knows!
Pandemonium!
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
That is really a bad idea
I know because I had the same idea. The only thing good about it is that both are healthy and know all the plays.
My hope is that the Texas OL just blocks the heck out of the Baylor front 7.
29 carries, 191 yards against Kansas
On his birthday. Why was he still in the game with the outcome decided? I said this when he hurt his hamstring on the 29th run and I’ll say it again…did he really need that last carry? We had 4 other running backs who could have carried the ball. Fozzy, Shead, Hills, Monroe. First they didn’t give him the ball enough, then they tried to over work him. Such a shame to see a season wasted for such a talented back.
Youtubed some of Hills high school games just to get excited...
nope…still not excited. I’m sure he’s a good kid, he’s just doesn’t have that explosion that they need.
Damn. I have to hear a Baylor guy I work with give me grief for another year.
The defense might outscore the offense this game.
Glass half-full
Bad news, certainly, and rightly stated that expectations should be properly adjusted. However, with the defense being the monster it has become and the special teams adding points to the party, I’m thinking we can probably survive this, especially with Harsin’s bag-o-tricks that involve the most unlikely characters.
whats everyones game predictions following this news?
i wanna say we can win but without B&B…hell i dont know…..
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I'm worried it might be a repeat of K-State.
Defense plays stellar, but our offense can’t put enough points on the board. My head says Baylor 20, Texas 7. My heart says Texas 21, Baylor 17.
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game plan
I would think since Bergeron and Brown has been hurt for awhile now that Harsin’s game plan should already be adjusted.
Ash
i hope we run the crap out of Ash and get him more snaps. I remember in the UCLA and BYU games, we had a nice seam pass play to Shipley open all day because the D started creeping in to stop Ash on the option runs.
Ash seemed to play better after getting hit a few times to get the nerves out. I think on the games where we asked to him to mainly be a passer (OSU, KSU, MIZZOU) were his worst games.
Well, guess I'll skip this game....
I am soooooooooooooooo f’n sick of the season-long injuries to our playmakers, especially the RBs. Is our conditioning a factor here?
I’ll just turn it on here and there to see the score, but don’t expect a chance to win w/o Brown or Bergeron. Sigh
On to next year, we really don’t belong in a bowl, IMO. It’ll just be more of the same anyway…
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Guys getting hurt weren’t here for the workouts last spring. They are freshmen learning to adjust to D-1.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 6:14 PM CST up reply actions
Please
Don’t watch the game.
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
Shame, shame, shame...
The boys on the field tomorrow won’t be “skipping” this game.
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
Dammit - WHAT ABOUT MYKKELE THOMPSON?
The kid just wins and runs like the wind. Furthermore, we need a QB right now, not a safety or a gunner. This kid can pass the ball and has better QB skilsl then either of the busts we are trying fit into that round hole!
I don’t get it!
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THIS!
Where in the hell has his wildcat package been? I’m tired of useful guys sitting on the bench with all of the injuries going down. At least give him a shot during the game…he is fast and shifty just like Fozzy. Can he produce like Foz, doubtful. Can he at least get some of the production of Foz out of the wildcat, Yes…now use him damnit!
No
We need a RB right now. McCoy is our starter and he is our QB at Texas. Haven’t we gone through this enough, now we want to add another person to the mix who has little to no practice at that position in nearly a full year? The key is to make steps forward, not backwards.
I would have loved to see this kid play QB but he just wasn’t given a chance. It is what it isn’t.
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My understanding was that Thompson actually had a wildcat package
Frankly, although we suck at QB, I was wondering why Thompson ain’t toting the rock?
We have run out of elusive, fast RB’s, if you haven’t noticed.
MykkeleCat all night, in my opinion!
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I cannot conceive of an offense in more dire straits than ours right now!
Run Cody until something breaks. Make Baylor put 11 in the box – shit I don’t care, make SOMETHING happen – we are desparate!
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To start the year, we only had 2 elusive fast RB's
We still have Monroe, and CoJo. But I agree, I wish we could use Mykkele in some way shape or form on the Offense. The kid was electric in HS. I just think that ship has sailed for this year.
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
Fairness has nothing to do with it!
UT has one function in football – that is to win games. We are not a minor league system for the NFL!
Besides, it wouldn’t be a permanent position anyway – unless he does spectacularly and we have found our savior!
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Okay, these depressing threads are bringing me down ...
Here’s the positive way to look at this … I think the Horns already had planned (or at least I hope they did) an expanded role for CoJo vs. Baylor after seeing how that Sooner QB from Chernobyl ran over the Bears D. So, Cody was/is going to get more carries.
Give MB 10-15. Add to DJ’s load on the jet sweep and even some zone read. Add some runs for Ash. Hills carries about 10-12. Some one above correctly pointed out that he looked pretty solid when given some holes vs. comparable defenses in Tech and Kansas.
Add 3-4 carries for Quies and Ship.
Here, the run game will really be about the line. I am counting on Coach Searels to get his guys jacked and ready to carry the load.
That’s how the Horns can piece it toghether (I hope). Still, on top of this, we are going to need solid QB play from Case … and likely a gadget.
Hold on while I slip on my burnt-orange colored glasses … Hills’ lack of explosiveness might actually shorten some plays, thus lengthening some drives … putting Baylor in more of a time-of-possession hole.
Horns 31, Baylor 26.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions
One more thing to add to the mix ..
Let’s have a playmaker in the Wild. As mentioned above, love to see some one back there like Thompson … the Giant, if he weren’t playing so much … but let’s shake it up and get the ball in the hands of some one who can do something with it.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 6:12 PM CST up reply actions
On that "that Sooner QB from Chernobyl " ... He's from Wichita, KS
Okay. Close enough.
His dad played offensive lineman for years in the NFL.
oh hail the Purple and White
Hotman ...
It is bad enough we have all those Texans on that roster, but et tu Kansas? Dude has seriously been near a nuclear reactor.reaffirm
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 8:33 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
He's playing the role of a freshman Tebow
Very limited snaps, and mostly short-yardage situations. He’s a beast. But don’t be surprised when he wins the job and passes for 3500+yds. next year.
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by burntorangehorn on Dec 2, 2011 8:42 PM CST up reply actions
Nuclear bombs?
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 3, 2011 8:43 AM CST up reply actions
He had decent size but I think maybe 2-3" shorter and 20-30lbs lighter than Bell
And that was by the time White was a senior. Bell is a freshman said to be 6’6" and over 250lbs. (probably actually 6’5" 240-245lbs.), and was one of the highest-rated pocket passers in his class, but is OU’s moose right now. That’s kind of amazing. I dislike that he’s a Sooner, but I’m actually excited to see what he can do. The last few Wichita boys with national talent were the Brown brothers, and they were seriously shortchanged by the programs they initially chose. Bryce looks like he’ll never turn into anything.
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by burntorangehorn on Dec 3, 2011 10:39 AM CST up reply actions
There's a man with integrity!
You mean, there’s someone on this thread NOT panicking?! Yeah, UT really needs MBrown, Fozzy, and Mean Joe if they’re gonna run it 60 times a game but we’ve got plenty of guys able & ready to go in a diverse offense that doesn’t try to run it down the pipe on every play. Everybody, settle down!
FTW! Horns 24 Cubs 10
why the hell not? might as well give myself a reason to drink instead of making a lame excuse…
Here is what we are going to need to win the game.
1. We need some throwers
2. We need some catchers
3. We need to avg. 4 yds. when we run the ball
Anyone have any ideas?
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Ideas ...
1. Check*
2. 1-1/2 =/- 1.
3. Check
*Good for 15 yards or less.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 6:16 PM CST up reply actions
No, this wasn't supposed to be the theory of relativity ...
I meant to say on the receivers … We got Ship, plus about 1/2 a good receiver when you put the rest of them together … =/- 1 based on health. Forgot Irby, though. He has been coming on. Here’s hoping he has a big game.
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by Distributor of the Football on Dec 2, 2011 6:20 PM CST up reply actions
Get a field goal first.
Then start the victory formation. Down the ball with 1 or 2 seconds left every down to run the clock down. Punt on 4th. Defense holds. Diggs either runs their punt back for a TD, the Defense gets a pick-6, or we rinse and repeat all game. No offensive turnovers – we’re just kneeling. Special Teams or Defense can score the points if we can’t get a field goal. JPF could start.
What’s sad is that someone somewhere is reading this and thinking – hey, that might work!
That's just crazy enough....
to cause a coaching change.
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
by dukeoforange on Dec 3, 2011 10:44 AM CST up reply actions
C'mon Weather!
I’m hoping that cold front hits Waco right at 2:30 tomorrow and just sits there.
I've been fueling my dreams eating greens and beans...
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ok did anyone just see Oregon steal our Motto?
they are saying “We Are Oregon” um excuse me you stole that we had it first
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Penn State has been doing the ,,We Are,,,Penn State,,,,forever.
Not that anyone is going to try and mimic THAT for a while.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
but they are Penn State and We Are Texas
thats like comparing salad and chocolate one is a bummer the other is awesome
According to Wikipedia You Don't Exist!
and after we spent a whole thirty minutes thinking it up
Before you criticize someone, walk a mile in their shoes. If they get mad, you're a mile away AND you have their shoes.
Did you guys see that A&M game last week?
Seriously…we can win this one guys. It’s certainly not good news, but it’s not like Brown made a huge difference last week either. Bergeron didn’t play at all. So, we’re what we were last week going up against a far worse defense.
Of course, Baylor won’t pull an Aggie and blow a half-time lead.
and he will
Thursday against the Ags was NOT Case’s time to step up. It was only the beginning.
Tomorrow is when Case becomes our qb. Last week truly belonged to Tucker. Tmw will belong to McCoy.
you heard it here first.
and i am NEVER wrong.
trust me
We can win this with a boring run game of CoJo, Hills, MB, and DJ and no mistakes by Case....
It wont be fun to watch, but it can work. And keep in mind, Baylors D is not good and their special teams are horrid. We will be fine. We just need another lights out defensive performance.
Texas 27 Baylor 21
I'd kill for a Nobel Peace Prize
27-21 would be fine
But of course that makes for a nail-biting final possession for Baylor, in all likelihood. RG3 is a dangerous man in that situation.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Dec 2, 2011 7:52 PM CST up reply actions
Now, Now,,,Boys and Girls,,,
It’s not even Saturday yet and you are already giving up on my Horns? Do I need to break out the white aggy towels of surrender for BON to wave on a Friday night? Surely not. Remember where we were a year ago? We still had GDGD! We had a losing season! We are not in that place this year. We knew coming into this year it was going to be a growing year and we have grown. We have improved. We BEAT THE AGGY! If RGIII plays lights out tomorrow and has a Heisman worthy game,,,good on him. My guess is our youngsters out there on the field can and will learn something to take with them to the next game. Isn’t that the focus of this year? Learning and building? If our young boys man UP and play like the beasts that they are going to be,,good on us. It’s Longhorn Football and we get to watch it again tomorrow! Win, lose, or draw,,,it’s Longhorn Football! Tomorrow! Anybody bringing the Scotch?
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Dec 2, 2011 8:55 PM CST up reply actions
Yeah. Something like that.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
Dear God,,,I'm old.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
i am not 21 either
that was about 40 years ago
and the scotch was never worth it
banana mamas sure were though, on the beachs of mexico
hookum horns
go Case
You remember James Street,,and DKR,,and the good old days,,,sigh.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
My mistake - I just saw the avatar above of the scotch drinker.
Proud of your offense? Manny badger don't give a shit!
Nope. Different female entirely.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
speaking of people we dont see anymore
i really miss those Bevo’s Daily Roundups that Dime used to do
According to Wikipedia You Don't Exist!
Yeah...
What happened…?
I miss Dime
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
I'm pretty sure that's not true
The part about not being able, that is.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Dec 2, 2011 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
Come on...was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor???
We’re Texas, dammit. Let’s find a way. There was nothing (other than a freakishly awesome defense) about the A&M game that suggested we could win…but we found a way.
Let Case run wild…but limit risks on interceptions. Get Shipley some reps in the slant. Send Cody like a wrecking ball up the middle. Hell, give Diggs a shot at the Wildhorn.
But don’t concede before the contest has been started…never, ever. It’s weak and embarrassing.
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
http://youtu.be/q7vtWB4owdE
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
Joe Parker
I’m all for implementin Thompson into the Wildhorn offense. Why the fuck not?? What do we have to lose if it doesn’t work? He might be the spark this offense needs. Remember A&M turned to Trannerhill for a spark when Jerrod Johnson begun to struggle late in the season. If you have a stallion in your stable what good does it do you to not put it on the track to run??
by Joe Parker on Dec 2, 2011 8:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Joe Parker,,,
We have a stallion?
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
Cowboys Ride for Free
Just popped in to wish them luck tomorrow night with ou(sucks). They crack me up. Predictions on what color undies the Stoops will be wearing,,and best pick up line for an ou(sucks) cheerleader,,among others. Worth the trip to read.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
OK, I’m sure the “Germans bombed Pearl Harbor” was a joke……right? right?
Still, I absolutely agree w/mailliw when you said,“But don’t concede before the contest has been started…never, ever. It’s weak and embarrassing.”
Go to Youtube
Look up ‘Animal House’ quotes
Better yet, go rent the movie and watch the whole thing.
by Beergut on Dec 2, 2011 9:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
I can't believe I'm endorsing a Beergut comment, but what the hell...'tis the season
Better yet, go rent the movie and watch the whole thing.
!
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
http://youtu.be/V8lT1o0sDwI
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
Better version...extended cut
“….Niedermeier….DEAD!”
I am forced to conclude that God made Texas on his day off, for pure
entertainment, just to prove that all that diversity could be crammed into one
section of earth by a really top hand
my bad
I haven’t seen it since it first came out and my feeble memory blanked on that quote. I suppose after seeing “Jay Walking” a few times I’m jaded about the education many people receive. I should have known that’s not a concern on this board.
My humble apology, mailliw, for questioning your knowledge of WWII.
by Cause.I.said.so on Dec 3, 2011 10:01 AM CST up reply actions
We're fucked. Game over. We lost.
We have no chance without them. And Jeremy Hills has shown me he can do nothing more than run forward a few yards and fall down. He’s terrible.
"Hey, don't y'all think that's beautiful right there? That crystal is SO beautiful. And it's coming home to Texas." - Vince Young
Their DE's run 230 and 250
If we can get a good push off tackle and Poehlmann to kick out the SS playing up, Hills shouldn’t have trouble getting 4-5 yards. The game hasn’t even started yet. Don’t quit on us yet.
Hook em!
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SECede?....Whoop(s)!!
+1
Wow – Texas fans stating “we have no chance and game over before even started”. I love my team and support them through good years and bad years and we all knew this was a rebuilding year. Try telling our players you have no chance before the game starts!
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I think you are a fan of the wrong Texas school with that attitude
if you hurry, you might be able to grab the rear bumper of that $EC bandwagon…
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
by dukeoforange on Dec 3, 2011 10:56 AM CST up reply actions
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Dec 3, 2011 11:06 AM CST up reply actions
I promise you this ...
Our lines will come prepared today. I think they’ll be eating nails and spitting tacks.
Some of you fans and your pessimism … man. We can win every game we play, even now. Even with all the crap Texas has been through, they have been in every game, and really, we could easily be 10-2, if not 11-1.
C’mon, man!!
Hook ’em.
I will change my legal name to "I. M. Harsin" if Texas scores on a Statue of Liberty or Hook-and-Ladder vs. OU."
by Distributor of the Football on Dec 3, 2011 8:56 AM CST reply actions
Chris "The Tank" Whaley
Give that big beast the ball and prove that he can run. Nobody stops the Tank!!!!
We're Texas, We're not OK.
If the offense won't get us beat - the defense will win it for us.
Proud of your offense? Manny badger don't give a shit!
Gameday just RIPPPED the aggies
I still cant believe the aggies are so unprofessional that they called Sherman by telephone to fire him while he was at Matt Davis’ house on a recruiting visit. Sherman had to tell Davis’ mom what just happened.
Wtay to stay classy aggies. Sherman has more class in his pinky than the entire administration and I can’t believe they treated him like shit. Even Gary Kubiak commented on it last night. Who ever is pullilng the strings via the bow tied one is running that school into the ground.
Do you think any potential HC candidates might notice the lack of common courtesy ?
So, should we make a run at any top aggie recruits? Say, Matt Davis? I can’t imagine any sane player wanting to go to aggieville given their mess.
We're Texas, We're not OK.
I know Sumlin from UoH is hot right now as a HC but I would not go to AtM if I were he
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
by dukeoforange on Dec 3, 2011 11:04 AM CST up reply actions
I would sooner go to Alabama A&M
And I have no interest in living in that state, ever.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
by burntorangehorn on Dec 3, 2011 11:07 AM CST up reply actions
GDGD is still available?
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
Either Malcolm got hurt very late in the week or the TX coaching stuff is bluffing a bit..
all practice reports I’ve seen said Malcolm looked more than fine all week. I’m hoping its a bit of a bluff here.
Where is game day thread??? Did someone sleep in this morning?
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
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