We're #1!

HOOK 'EM!!! Now to sober up and attempt to sleep. Freaking work. Don't they know this is a Longhorn dream come true.

WE'RE # 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HOOK 'EM!!!

Your previous post was right!  This time tomorrow is here now, and not a minute too soon!  How sweet it is!!!!

Vince Young has proven to be the most unstoppable player in college football history. But the whole team earned this. No defensive stops, no victory. No offensive line protection, no victory (well, maybe a victory with Vince back there). No key secondary play, no victory. Congratulations to Mack Brown and the whole Texas Longhorn team! Definitely times in the past where I doubted Mack. Never again.

HOOK 'EM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yeah, I cried tears of joy.

From a Dallas Domer, HOOK EM! Glad to see a great game and an even better result.

How could this game live up to the hype? And yet it did. The best part is the USC fans have nothing to bitch about. Their team came to play. This was a hell of a game and we came out on top. This is the culmination of my 15 years of Texas football fandom (I don't really count it until I was 8, I probably didn't know what I was getting myself into before that).

I sobbed for about 3 minutes - an unbelievable game - I can't even describe it

No doubt Vince Young was incredible to watch, best running and passing game I have ever seen a college quarterback play. Leinart was incredible also, 29-40, 365 yards.(16 of 19 for 218 in the second half). TD's on the 1st 4 second half posessions for USC.

 Reggie Bush sure went bonehead on that lateral, didn't he? 14-0 USC if he doesn't go brain dead.

But come on, let's be honest. The ref's helped Texas out, alot.

1. Vince's pitch to Selvin Young was illegal, his knee was down. Not even close. ( According to me, Fox Sports, ESPN, Keith Jackson....)
2. Jamaal Charle's fumbled catch. USC recovers. Reversed by the refs. Another blown call, (Fox Sports, ESPN, Keith Jackson, all agree)
3. How is that not an interception? Drew Kelson had it, landed on his back and lost the ball. Call it even for the missed replay on the Young downed knee.

Texas and USC both played great. Too bad the ref's had to F$#% up another championship game.

I loved seeing watching Vince run right by Scott Ware for his second TD.  I immediately thought of "Joey" who was big upping Scott Ware all year.  What does "Joey" have to say about Scott Ware missing that tackle?

What a great game featuring two amazingly talented teams, and one outcome I wish was different.

As "USC since 1972" put it, Bush made a very boneheaded play.  I'd like to think that if he hadn't tossed the ball away and SC scored a TD or FG, the SC stigma MIGHT have gotten into Texas' heads.  Same for Matt's duck that was intercepted.

HUGE credit goes to Texas' DBs who demonstrated the most efficient and tenacious tackling I think I've ever witnessed.  Although credit goes to VY for a stellar performance, it would be pointless if the UT DBs tackled like every other team in the country.  They were the difference in this game.

Credit should go to SC's high-criticized DBs as well.  Other than their inability to come off WR blocks and attempt to make tackles on VY, they were good in coverage and tackled well.

I'm sure many would disagree with me, but I think SC blew it by not punting on 4-1 with just over 2 minutes to go was a huge mistake.  Giving UT 25+ bonus yards (assuming a touchback) was not worth the risk.  UT still had a few TOs and could've stopped SC on the next series and still forced a punt.  But then again, I'm not a coach who's won national titles.

I couldn't help but think of how the outcome might've changed if UT had made the PAT and FG.  They would only be down 3 with <30 seconds in the game.  I doubt they call a play on 4th & 5 instead of kicking a FG to go to OT.  Granted, who's to say the game would've progressed the same, but it's still interesting to ponder...but still pointless.

Bottom line: Credit to UT on their championship.  Credit to Mack for getting the monkey off his back.  Credit to VY for the most dominating single performance I've ever watched.

I myself was shocked at how good this felt.  The feeling after the last VY touchdown run on 4th down was one I've never experienced - pure joy, relief, and awe.

For those who went to Pasadena, who payed either face value or a whole lot more for the tickets, I'm sure it was worth it.  Regardless of outcome, the game was every bit as exciting as it was hyped, and at the end I was left shaking with excitement.  If I could do it all over again, I'd easily drop $3,000 a ticket - even for the nosebleeds.

He's going to put some wicked hits on all of us for celebrating.

Vince Young is something else!!  Enjoy it.