Texas Longhorns Football: Spring Game
by Peter Bean on Apr 3, 2011 10:30 AM CDT
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PrintThe Texas Longhorns football team holds its annual spring scrimmage today at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium beginning at 2:00 p.m. CT. The scrimmage is open to the public and seating will be open. Fans who cannot attend in person can catch coverage of the spring scrimmage live on ESPN. Play-by-play announcer Joe Tessitore will be joined by analysts Urban Meyer and Chris Spielman.
With Mack Brown closing practices this year, today's scrimmage will be the first and only look that most fans get of the team following a disastrous 5-7 campaign that led to a near-complete overhaul of the coaching staff. Greg Davis is out, Bryan Harsin and Major Applewhite are in. Will Muschamp is gone to Florida, Manny Diaz takes over from Mississipi State.
What should fans expect to see? On offense, there's not much sense in reading too much into the scheme/playbook today. Applewhite has told the press that things will be extremely vanilla; they won't be showcasing a lot of stuff they intend to do in live games this fall. Rather, today's scrimmage provides an opportunity to get a feel for the basic look of the offense and how individual players look.
Watching the defense should be more interesting. There will be the opportunity to become familiar with Manny Diaz's aggressive fire zone defense. It'll be a neat opportunity to see what kind of athletes we have on that side of the ball, and in the secondary in particular. Especially those who are able to attend in person should get a good look at the kids who are vying to replace the departed Aaron Williams, Curtis Brown, and Chykie Brown.
Post your in-game and post-scrimmage thoughts here.
Hook 'em!
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Longhorn fashion show today at 2pm.
Players will be dressed up in pads and acting out football plays. Get your camera’s out to catch a shot of your favorite model. All players will get a chance to flaunt up and down the green carpet.
by cj43 on Apr 3, 2011 11:16 AM CDT reply actions 2 recs
Thank You So Much!
Was so depressed being away from game.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Yee Ha!
Thanks for staying abreast of this situation. I read the other day on Recruitocosm a big cigar said Brown was “50-50”. Oh well, heads we win – tails and other sheep parts aTm loses.
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Brenham HC Glen West he has spoke. With both have committed to Mack Brown.
Done deal, they are Longhorns.
Don't talk too much...Under promise, over deliver!
--Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach
AWESOME!!!
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
I'm more excited than usual about this scrimmage
Even though it will be very vanilla. I want to see SOMETHING that will encourage me for next season.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 1:59 PM CDT reply actions
Urban, I still say you're lucky not playing Texas in 2008.
Thank your lucky stars for your second title.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:01 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I don't think this came out the way Mack wanted it:
“I need to spend more time with the young men in the dressing room.”
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Nice return
Longer than any he had last season… maybe we’re blocking finally? Or our coverage was bad.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:06 PM CDT reply actions
Tucker showing some good speed to force DJ to the sideline. Noice.
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YAY!
No bubble screen to open the game!
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
For every good thing you see
there is an equally bad thing occurring the other way.
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Chet Moss is already in the game.
I know they said not to pay attention to that kind of stuff, though.
"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
FARK, DJ. Catch the damn perfectly timed, tight spiral, sideways pass from GG.
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Good defense by Mike Davis
That was a badly thrown fade
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Diggs did have great coverage
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Was that him?
That was amazing coverage.
"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
Yes, and I already saw a bubble screen.
My adopted son has the hottest wife.
by maverick76904 on Apr 3, 2011 2:11 PM CDT up reply actions
decent coverage on the fade
but yes, poor throw. I wanna see him throw to someone open over the middle
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GAME!!!!!!
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
fixing the dropped/tipped passes
should be our #1 concern. Tha is what lead to alot of those INT
by fanoflosingteams on Apr 3, 2011 2:10 PM CDT reply actions
I'm going to be honest
I really like listening to Urban Meyer. I hope he continues down this career path.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Mack playing liars poker with McCoy starting on Orange team.
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Case McCoy getting the 2nd string reps...
Not much of a QB battle if we still have the same QB’s 1 and 2.
true
but someone has to go out there as 1 and 2
by Texastriplecrown on Apr 3, 2011 2:13 PM CDT up reply actions
horrible tackle by Acho
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Anybody else see
the Longhorn Network digital banner on the field? Branding already. Good job marketing by Texas.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
that as well
building their product
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Question from genuine ignorance
is ESPN planning to broadcast every major program’s Spring Game with Urban Meyer in the booth, or is Texas getting something close to special treatment here?
I think this is more
of Urban Meyer’s test run before the season. If he screws up in a Spring Game its not a big deal.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Yea i noticed that as well
Im just waiting for it to come out so I can get it
by fanoflosingteams on Apr 3, 2011 2:14 PM CDT up reply actions
Hills always looks good in the spring games..
However we never give him any meaningful plays in the regular season.
Nice slant route
And well thrown ball.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Thank God your Game is on!!
is it fall yet!!
"Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea,"
"We aim .......... to please"
Conquest Chronicles
I do...how is Brooklyn...was there on friday!
"Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea,"
"We aim .......... to please"
Conquest Chronicles
Kings County Hospital
Had a couple of Ankles that needed fixing
"Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea,"
"We aim .......... to please"
Conquest Chronicles
How many of the new class
Are already on campus and in this game?
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
that Longhorn Network commercial gave me goosebumps
by Horns102591 on Apr 3, 2011 2:18 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
How do y'all feel
About McConaughey doing the Longhorn Network commercial? Also, is that the official name, or is it still just a working title?
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Why?
I mean, yeah we’d likely win the battle, but if we do we own…Norman. Nobody should be subjected to such torture. I imagine owning Norman would be kind of like owning the local trailer park. Actually, no. Apologies to trailer park owners everywhere.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Haha
I can think of a lot of things I’d rather invest in that Norman…like a manure shoveling company.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Looking at the web address they provided
it looks like the logo and branding are pretty consistent. I’m glad they veered away from “Bevo TV”
Damaged Goods?
Hope the young man has not had all his mojo destroyed.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
*Facepalm.
Kinda saw that coming. Come on GG.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:20 PM CDT reply actions
Sigh
time to get out the whiskey
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
calm down
just the spring game. We can’t lose this one.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
+1
"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
I just wanted some whiskey
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
You should never have to justify
Wanting some whiskey.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
not to mention
that coverage was obviously layered. He forced it.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
maybe with HarsinWhite's help
but I’m starting to wonder if GG is simply blind
i like the all pre-snap movements....
….at least they are TRYING to confuse the defense
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:22 PM CDT reply actions
Give me Ash.
"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
Give me Wood.
"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
Why is David Ash not our starting QB?
I mean, I know why, but still…
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LOLWUT
"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
Case has intangibles
that GG doesnt have. He probably has leadership in his genes. We need a ton of leadership after we were lacking it so much last season
But he has a noodle arm.
"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
Great block by Roberson
on the bootleg
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
hes out today
dont know if thats what you meant
by Texastriplecrown on Apr 3, 2011 2:25 PM CDT up reply actions
Do they call holding in spring games?
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I don't know if I can give up on him
until someone else proves themselves more capable.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Calvin Howell
is looking good.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Goodness
That was definitely not on purpose.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
terrible throw, white made it turn out well
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:26 PM CDT reply actions
Case
is making a habit of throwing off his back foot. Luckily it hasn’t bitten him yet.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Case looks good and lucky ! I like it.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
2nd team not so hot.
1st team looked okay
by Texastriplecrown on Apr 3, 2011 2:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Demarco Cobbs baby!
"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
Excellent play by Gideon.q
Gotta give him that.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
Roberson is looking good
Picking up blocks and finishing plays.
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Twitter: @jyarbrough
why does he ALWAYS throw ont he backfoot...
…wtf?
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:27 PM CDT reply actions
without the world's finest QB coach
there is no hope.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
You get the feeling Gilbert is cursed
Had he thrown that ball Case just threw, you KNOW it would have been picked. I’m at a point where lucky is as good a reason as any to choose a starter.
Not cursed, just really really bad at making decisions.
the man, the myth, the legend.
Twitter: @jyarbrough
and yet
there seem to be players that can get away with that on occasion. GG seems to pay for his mistake literally every time he makes one.
don't start with Fozzy
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
EVERY DAMN GAME
FOZZY!! god dammit!! he always get hurts! ive been saying it for years, hs our answer at RB if he stays healthy
Case has good looking numbers so far but he's not throwing the ball well
He needs to stop fading on the throw.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:28 PM CDT reply actions
Case keeps throwing off his back foot
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
I believe Case is 100% on receptions.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
These announcers are ripping into Case
"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
For good reason
5/6 notwithstanding, he’s not throwing it well.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:28 PM CDT up reply actions
They said not to pay attention to who plays when
I simply do not believe that Case McCoy is our #2 QB.
"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
It's the spring game
Shouldn’t be focused on receptions just for the sake of yards. Should be focusing on the little things. Mechanics, details. You take care of those now, and the receptions and yards will come in the Fall.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
by lnghrn53 on Apr 3, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
That isn't very helpful in evaluating him
QB’s can make great throws that turn into picks because of poor WR play and make bad throws that turn into big plays (like what we saw with White). Looking just at the final stats is what fantasy owners do, and not what coaches should.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:30 PM CDT up reply actions
Fast 1st Qtr....
this game will be over quick…damn!
"Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea,"
"We aim .......... to please"
Conquest Chronicles
We still look like a shitty football team
but I’m not going to read too much into it.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I wouldn't say that bad
there are definitely some encouraging things going on.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Now THAT was a good throw
Props for that one.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:31 PM CDT reply actions
Nice throw there, Case
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Much better by Case
stayed in the pocket and made a good throw.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Not a lot zip on that
But it got there. I care more for accuracy than arm strength, anyway.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:32 PM CDT up reply actions
That throw didn't require a bunch of zip.
there was no bracket coverage by a LB and the safety didn’t step up like he should have. Zip on that throw is kind of nit picking to me.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
after you eliminate Kindle.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I havn't heard this much criticism of Case since VY was tossin !
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
You heard criticism of Case when VY was playing here?
odd.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Think He Means
VY received alot of criticism for throwing motion.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Who is McNamara? He has pretty good hands.
"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
Robert McNamara was the Secretary of Defense during the Vietnam War
"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
He's a walk-on.
"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
Has Case found a new roommate in McNamara? Inquiring minds want to know.
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I hope the fish too
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
I think he's wating for Shipley to enroll.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
"He didn't do it with a smile though"
Haha
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Against the scout team
But that’s some nice speed by White. Maybe we’ll try blocking on KRs next season.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:35 PM CDT reply actions
ESPN Televised Scrimmage Huge Recruting Avenue
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
He's there.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Considering
Cole and Brown committed today. Oh yea.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
:)
Aggie going to cry.
"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
Their tears
taste like liquid rainbows.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
if they were
liquid.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
per recruitocosm and Inside Texas
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
It's official. Most have reported it and they are a huge get!
"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
That completion should be unremarkable
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I LIKE IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
trying to put on a show for the nice people
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
3rd screen pass.
You might be a king or a little street sweeper, but sooner or later, you dance with the Grim Reaper.
There is nothing wrong with screens
As long as they ‘re integrated properly into the offense. I know we’re all leery about them because of the hangover from our former OC, but we need to just chill. There’s nothing wrong with using screens in the offense.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
by lnghrn53 on Apr 3, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
not mu cup of tee, but its great to see some creativity n offense
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
Mike Davis' biggest weakness imo is knowing when to cut up field.
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That's most young WR's weakness
In HS they could afford to take their time because they could outrun everyone else
"Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try."
- Yoda
by ElongatedHorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Mike Davis will make us happy this year.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:38 PM CDT reply actions
espn just said
kirkendol had a 5 yard run…
by Texastriplecrown on Apr 3, 2011 2:39 PM CDT reply actions
great hole
by the OL
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Can't get away from the Longhorns Network logo
It’s inya FACE!!
"Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try."
- Yoda
Meyer nails Cody's weakness: Running on egg shells.
Cody is too much of a dancer. But nice hole by the OL and Cody ran right downhill on the TD.
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Urban is an outstanding analyst - Really looking forward to his TV career
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
An actual hole to run through!
Way to go, O-line!
"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
TEXXXAASSSSS
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
FFFFFFFFFFIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGHHHHHTTTTT!!!!!
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
I'm falling in love
with Meyer and Speilman’s commentary. these guys know their shit
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
I sure the hell hope so
Who are you?!
I'm Kick Ass!
by TexasGarcia37 on Apr 3, 2011 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
For everyone with the bizarre tendency to read so much into this spring game
Colt had a crappy spring game before our ’09 season, and GG threw three touchdowns last season. Calm. Down.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:42 PM CDT reply actions
Funny how they haven't mentioned Major Applewhite once.
"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
Oooohh
Bad slip of the tongue there. “They get to play in Texas Stadium.” Umm…pretty sure that stadium doesn’t exist anymore.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
FIFY
Maybe they are playing in the wreckage of Texas Stadium last year’s football season.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
That should have been caught
and please pronounce Shead correctly, Tessitore.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
DT Malcom Brown and Tim Cole committed to TEXAS
ESPN has reported that Malcom Brown and Tim Cole have both committed to UT today!
:D
"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
yes it is being reported everywhere....
…huge get esp when it comes to MB2, he was a lock for aggies
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:47 PM CDT up reply actions
Good job staying outside
by Wilson. Looks like someone was supposed to crack him and didn’t.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
The #2 D is playing better than the #1 D
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
I criticize ESPN a lot
But this sure is a heck of a lot better of a presentation than Fox last year. That was horrible, full of useless crap that made us miss action on the field.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:51 PM CDT reply actions
I blame that Fox broadcast for setting the tone for the season
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Great job by Wood
moving in the pocket. Incredible.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Well... the last two passes definitely show an arm.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 2:54 PM CDT reply actions
Mack has a year on him
to be fair
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
I really wish
We could get some commentary on the breakdown of playcalling between Harsin and Applewhite.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
major is at the game?
has his name been mentioned even once?
These punts are tragic
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Did someone say Ash?
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
by lnghrn53 on Apr 3, 2011 3:00 PM CDT up reply actions 2 recs
Liking Mack's take on early enrollees...
I think that keeps the kidsgrounded if they can get back and graduate go to the prom etc…that’s how it should be!
"Lightning from the Sky, Thunder from the Sea,"
"We aim .......... to please"
Conquest Chronicles
Agreed
As much as I want them here to get that early work in the spring, I would hate to wind up with a lot of bitter kids with bad attitudes because they were forced to leave the last remnants of their high school life early.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
No. Not at first anyway.
"Try not. Do, or do not. There is no try."
- Yoda
by ElongatedHorn on Apr 3, 2011 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
I think they have looked
excellent
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Good to see an S&C coach
who is, you know, in shape.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
One of the fallacies outside the learning community...
…is that the better or more naturally gifted one is at something, the better he or she can teach/coach/instruct it. BW’s superior physical condition is as relevant to the effectiveness of his S&C coaching ability as his ability to cook would be.
When the world slips you a jeffrey, stroke the furry wall.
by burntorangehorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:04 PM CDT up reply actions
At least he did his job on himself.
Empirical, I know, but it instills a sense that the guy knows what he’s on about.
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I suppose, but do you think Bryan Harsin needs to be able to throw a pass on a rope to be a good QB coach?
Of course the kids may not understand the difference between being good at something and being good at coaching something, so they may be more inclined to follow a strength and conditioning coach who sets the standard.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 4, 2011 11:45 AM CDT up reply actions
Man, I'm so pumped about Malcom Brown and Tim Cole committing.
I always saw Tim Cole as a Longhorn. I’m glad he brought his talented buddy along with him.
"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
I'm more pleased with him being able to lead a wide open receiver so he can do something with it after the catch.
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Twitter: @jyarbrough
GG looking more like a servicable QB
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
The hell!?
I thought Diggs was supposed to be little!
"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
So true
About wrapping up. Yes, great hit. But, you’ve gotta wrap up or a lot of guys will bounce off and get extra yards.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Good patience, good strike
I’m rooting for you, GG
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Don't get too excited. This is the 2nd team defense.
We don’t like to play GG vs the 1st team Defense.
I'll take him throwing well against cardbaord cutouts
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Great protection there.
And great patience and a great throw.
"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
Greaat job
by Tray Allen on Reggie Wilson there.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Gilbert has talent but, not the intangibles.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
Nothing for GG to do there
Defense gobbled that up.
by TheElusiveShadow on Apr 3, 2011 3:10 PM CDT reply actions
just came on and it may have been said already but...
How nice is it to see Gilbert looking off the corners?
"The only sport that should be cried over is tee ball."
- don't remember who said it, but I like it.
Chet Moss is possibly the most Texan name ever.
Besides maybe Lamarr Houston.
"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
Very good point.
"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
Yeah, of course, but Chet, man! Chet!
"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
We should break out Janet Leigh just for kicks
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Sure would love a halftime commit by Johnathan Gray...
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Was that Sam Acho on the big screen in the background
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
Lombardi award
goes to the best collegiate lineman. Along with it being the Superbowl Trophy.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Gilbert has many traits like Simms.....I just don't know.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
GG
Stills seems like GG from last season. Move to the red zone → Field Goal or turn it over.
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
We're still in a base offense.
I wouldn’t put much stock into what you’re seeing today.
"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
maybe
What bothers me is that Defense is just basic D. This looks like this whole game this season was to showcase the offense. I still see GG staring down receivers. A good secondary will rip him apart again.
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
Is Harsin coaching both sides, and
what about Applewhite?
not really
commit of Brown makes me cringe
still do not think too many people are going to tune in to watch crew.
Not too many tune in
to watch grown men fondle sheep. That is why A&M does not have its own network.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
although you'd think
college station would provide a concentrated niche market sufficient for making a go of it
Aggies? Shit! RUN!
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
hqhaha...
…i gotta remember this one, this is just amazing…
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 3:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Bonus points for using a clip from Top Gear!
"The only sport that should be cried over is tee ball."
- don't remember who said it, but I like it.
Blake Griffin commercials during a Longhorns spring game?
Is this some kind of sick joke?
"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
along the lines of Urban Meyer talking about the A&M
S&C coach and how good he is during your game. y’all need to train your announcers better
50K maybe?
"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
alot higher...
I would say 50-60 if not more.
endzones are not close to full
no one in upper decks. how many do you fit in your lower deck from 20-20?
from the looks of it my guess would be 30k.
attendance has gone down since Mack Brown’s early years.
Hahahahaha
"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
Analysis Paralysis
Everyone knocking Quandre for not wrapping up and missing the fact that early entry freshmen just knocked a 235 lb fullback on his rearend. The technique will come, the fearlessness, physicality, and anticipation gets me geeked up.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Technique is overrated when a dude is making plays.
He knew he didn’t have to wrap up on that play. That’s why he didn’t.
"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
I agree.
"If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose."
I think Wood has looked the best
but I wouldn’t name him starter yet. Still fall camp to go.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Too Early to Give Up on GG
Coach him up.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Who's only started 1 year.
"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
He'll be all right.
Still think Greg Davis was the problem.
"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
I think he's reached his potential. I'm not seeing anything different.
"If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose."
What??
4th and 5……go for a 4 yard pass? is GD calling in plays from somewhere?
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
Double screen
RB and WR. very nice, HarsinWhite!
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Gotta remember
no winners or losers here. Trying to see different plays and different packages at different points of the game.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Man
I don’t hate the newer commercials with the opera lady, but they just don’t have the same force as the ones with Mr. Cronkite.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Obviously
But, I heard a rumor that there were several commercials on the shelf that he recorded before he died, and that the family had given us the blessing to use the new ones and to continue to use the old ones. If true, I just wonder why the decision was made to go with the new lady.
"Poetic talent is really easy to fake when thy sentences doth no f***ing sense make." -Bo Burnham
Good read, good throw.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
McCoy has the intangibles !!!! Nice recovery.
If they outlaw Willie Nelson, only outlaws will be Willie Nelson
I don't care if McCoy throws from his tippy toes. He get's the job done. : )
Family trait, I guess. Still think Wood looks better.
by WreckerTex on Apr 3, 2011 3:39 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice run
good series there. Trey Hopkins has the making of a stud.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Who is this announcer?
Who is the guy who is complaining about everything? He’s really doing his best to ruin the game
Hate Having QB Issues Headed into Summer
Would have just loved for GG to emerge as the obvious starter. Even if it is a spring game – still makes some difference to their teammates.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
GG
McCoy: 2 Scoring drives
Wood: Good arm, seems to have good control
Ash: Not sure yet, haven’t seen enough
GG: Interception, red zone → field goal. Same as last year.
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
Wish they would put the 1st team offense against 1st team defense.
That would really be the 3rd team defense that drive was against come fall.
beginning of the game
that defense was shutting down the offense. so there has been some improvement
Is Texas the 1st team for both offense and defense,
and Longhorns is?
I Wonder if These Sacks
Are just a function that we do not have enough OLs on schollie to make 2 teams? Don’t know how Mack let the OL get so thin, just think if Tray didn’t get hurt.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Wood just showed something
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Another good job by Wood
ball shoulda been caught
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
We need a gif of Mack's chestbump
"If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose."
Mentally Exhausted On Cody
Every year I hear how great he looks, lost weight, lower body fat, lower pads. Really can’t wait for him and Fozzy to graduate.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
I don't understand why everyone is worried about RB...
We are absolutely loaded at the position. $10 says we average 150+ ypg this season on better coaching and the ability to scheme a proper running attack alone.
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Johnson, Whittaker, Shead and M. Brown provide a ton of depth.
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This ESPN Production is Just Fantastic
What a fantastic day for Texas football. Mack being Mack, Malcom Brown sightings. As a quick question – I am watching on internet – are all these Texas commercials with Matthew going live on the Televised production?
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
yes
"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more serious than that."
--Bill Shankly
Traylon
needs to lower the shoulder right there. He is running way to upright being only yards from the goal line.
"I want to be remembered as the guy who gave his all whenever he was on the field."
-Walter Payton
Mack So Smart
He distanced himself from any recruit within 10 miles of Lyles.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
I can agree that mack cleared stuff up
but calling him an idiot is going a little far. He does have a point.
some of this stuff needs to be clarified...
… im not talking about jenkins, who i havent read about having connections with lyles…
BUT there have been reports that if recruits say they will be represented by mr. x, and mr.x is not family/friend, mack has been known to ask the recruits to rethink their association with mr. x. in one case, and i cant recall who, there were reports that a kid was asked to drop the agent if he wanted a texas offer, and reportedly he did to get a texas offer. im blanking on details, maybe someone else can fill the gaps here
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
there are a few examples...
it wasnt just related to lyles, its been other people who have ‘representation’ thats not family/friends/someone close…
by vanterminatorhorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions
Agree....he is Chris Simms. I would start McCoy and never look back. He gets it done just like Colt.
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by MeatchickenHorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions
Case is the Man imo as well…the only question now is, which qb is going transfer first??
It's hard being a Longhorn fan in the state of Oklahoma!!
by okhornfan on Apr 3, 2011 4:05 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
agreed
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
I Am Really Confident
I think Mack made some great hires and they will enegize and turn around the program. I do think with question marks in the secondary, OL, and QB that we are ready for even a conference title run – but with these guys and the next couple recruting classes, we are back.
Change isn't good or bad it just "is". Don Draper of Madmen
Well
you have a QB with all the physical tools who just does not have it mentally. then you have a QB who gets it mentally but does not have the arm to go down field. who do you choose?
OL still a huge question mark. Secondary is weak right now. Gonna look to freshmen to fill in at OL and DB. Not a good place to be in.
I think
Texas is going to have to wait until the Fall to make up their minds. See how all the players are functioning in HarsinWhite come September 3rd and make the decision then. Who knows, maybe GG will develop a good relationship with the WRs. Maybe Wood or McCoy will. I don’t know. I just don’t think 2 series is enough to judge any QB
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Things I took away
1. Fozzy/DJ (not incl malcom brown) are my first team RBs. Traylon Shead was horrific with a 1.7 avg ypc
2. Alot of the passes by QBs were: bad, couldve been picked off in real life situations, or because there were only 2 types of coverages the WRs were wide open.
3. GG is going to start whether u like it or not
4. Defense is pretty good, shouldnt be too worried
5. We will win a couple games and lose a game based on the weird but fun harsin calls
Start Wood and dont look back
Gilbert just doesn’t have “IT”
+1
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
Did anyone see anything from GG that makes you think he is going to be better than last year??
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
No
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by MeatchickenHorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I didnt either
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
I didn't see the whole game
But I was asking myself the same thing. I’m not particularly encouraged about him. I’m sort of wondering whether people were blaming GD too much and GG not enough.
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by burntorangehorn on Apr 3, 2011 4:08 PM CDT up reply actions
ZERO intangibles
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
Stats
2010 59% CMP%, YPA 6.22, 10 TDs, 17 INT
Spring 53% CMP%, YPA 5.06, 00 TDs, 01 INT
Of course, this is “just” a spring game, but this looks eerily familiar and GD can’t be blamed any more.
Looks like another frustrating year on the offensive side of the football.
QB big question mark. GG still doesn’t get it.
RB big question mark. Same old Fozzy and Cody battle.
TE big questions mark. Still don’t see anyone that can catch.
OL big question mark. Still don’t see a unit that can block.
by cj43 on Apr 3, 2011 4:08 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
I hate bashing the kid but
how can anybody think GG has what it takes to start again?
"If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose."
Yes
Usually its the athletic program who pays the kid to come to the school
Garret Gilberts family paid Mack Brown so GG could be the starting QB no matter what
Do you have any evidence of this whatsoever?
Otherwise you’re liable to be banned from here. Out of bounds.
It's not funny.
And plenty of eyes can take it out of context.
Didnt think that anyone would take it out of context
I use this board to express opinion and converse with longhorn minded fans. Im sure as a long time poster people know i have no affiliation or inside knowledge of the athletic program. Not here to start drama. As a writer/moderator on here, feel free to delete my comment, lesson learned
I realize there was no harm intended.
I think we all have to be a little more careful due to those allegations. What was once funny is not so much anymore. New viewers don’t have context…
I didn’t mean anything personal…you’re a solid poster. We’re gonna be chewing up and spitting out Texas QBs for the next four months, so it seems.
Just what everyone was afraid of
A quarterback contraversy
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Im waiting for the GG supporters
im very interested to see what the defense is today
"Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad" - Unknown
"It's just the spring game."
That would be my guess. As it stands, I’m not thrilled with the prospect of ANY of this lot at QB.
Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis.
Too funny. I was watching the game again and the graphics crew thought #11 was James Kirkendoll.
They gave James Kirkendoll credit for a 5 yard run around the 12:30 mark of the 2nd quarter.
Well, not singling out anyone and I can't help it myself, but from reading the thread
it wouls seem that you can give the caveat not to read too much into the spring game ad nauseum and it’s still going to happen plenty.
"The only sport that should be cried over is tee ball."
- don't remember who said it, but I like it.
If an aggie endorses McCoy.....
gotta go with McCoy he is decisive, just has a weak arm and his mechanics make it even weaker
Then it has to be Wood!
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