UT still has a good team.  The defense will be good this year, and Colt will mature and be a decent QB next year and the rest of his college career.

I'm happy Ohio St. won, but I have no clue why UT stopped running the ball.  I'm no offensive coordinator, but even I would know to stick with what's working.  And, why would UT even consider taking Young out of the game when he was reeling off chunks of yards.  There is plenty of time for him to catch his breath during the week - put his butt back on the field and he would have picked up 10 yard gains all night.

As for our "great moment", I've seen greater.  This game failed to match the hype.  We'll get a stiffer test from the Michigan St. road game later this season.  Good luck with OU this year.

I agree that Greg Davis is the reason we lost the game.  Last year it almost appeared that he might be a good offensive coordinator, but we all know that VY was really running the show.  

Tonights problem:  When the two players with the most receiving yards are your top two running backs, there is a problem. Colt will become a great QB but Davis needs to trust him a little more.  

Huge Buckeye fan, started with filial piety. Obviously pleased this morning (a shade before 10AM). Followed game on internet from foreign country. Attended last year's game in Columbus, tremendous game. ESPN is correct, the loss of Brown really hurt your team. Your team is still a favorite against OU, will likely play in BCS bowl. Tremendously impressed with UT last year, winning in Columbus at night is almost impossible. Unlike the championship game where he used his incredible athletic abilities to dethrone an overmatched champion, Vince Young faced a real defense that night and took a pounding, yet persevered to find Sweed for the game-winner. Young was a real joy to watch, even as he stung my favorite team (didn't cost 'em that much, night roadie at State College probably a loss anyway). I think OSU was rather fortunate, played TX at right time, played in an atmosphere similar to Fiesta Bowl, played an inexperienced QB who made one critical error. Still, he played better than Smith/Zwick last year from what I heard and read. OSU needs Texas to run the table, people right now question if UT is true top-three team. I think it is close, between USC for one. Gloating Buckeye fans are ecstatic; true Buckeye fans are terrified of the Iowa City night game, especially with Drew Tate at the helm--only team to really blow out Tressel (2004). That game will come down to a touchdown or less, I predict. But that's neither here nor there for TX fans. Nonetheless, I hope you enjoyed the brief series, good luck against Stoops, and should you draw LOU in a BCS game, by all means, RUN UP THE SCORE! They've tarred and feathered my alma mater enough lately, you think you might have a coaching quibble....

ND fan here, but obviously I watched all of your game last night. I couldn't agree with your analysis more.

While O$U played well, you guys were killing them with the run (more specifically the SAME play). Imagine if you would have stayed with the run, or as you mention, go to some play action! Or how about using a different running play! I don't know too much about your offense, but I don't understand why you are running the option with that kid.

The O$U defense is vulnerable. I am not ready to carve their name in the NC trophy quite yet...

While I agree that it didn't make much sense why Davis stopped running the ball, I don't think you can make the case for him not putting Colt in a position to succeed.

He gave him ample opportunities to throw.  Colt doesn't have a very strong arm and lost all confidence after the pick.  His throws aren't crisp, they lack zip, and everything is underthrown and dying before it gets there.  Even his throws on WR screens.

At some point people need to realize that it is not always the coordinator's fault (aside from running the ball more last night).  Sometimes the personnel isn't up to the task.  It didn't look like McCoy was tonight, especially after the INT.

There are three plays that stand out to me this morning.

1. Pittman's fumble.  Not only did it take points off the board, but OSU started with great field posession because of it.  Unlike last year, they were able to convert.
2. The interception.  This led to more points and after this, I felt the offensive play calling took a huge turn down hill.
3. The long pass to Sweed.  This was our ONE pass down field.  Sweed had one on one coverage.  If he wants to be that next level receiver, he NEEDS to make this catch.

1. It wasn't all bad for Colt and did exhibit some good things, mainly stepping into throws when he knew he was about to get drilled.  Remember, he is a freshman and made freshman mistakes.
2. I guess the Horns miss Thomas a lot (the USC killer).  How about more throws to the TE?
3.  Like everyone else said, why stop calling the running plays when State couldn't stop them?
4. Does Davis know what a flood play is?
5. The tv didn't show it very well, but I never really saw a Horns DB jam the receivers coming off the line.  They were up on them a lot, but never hit them.

I'm as big an ohio state fan as anyone will ever meet, but I wanted to say good game. I'll miss this series, we created a great college rivalry in just two years. best of luck the rest of the season.

First of all, I am a buckeye fan, and I'm not posting to gloat.  I have nothing against Texas to be honest.  I thought your post was very gracious in defeat.  I agree with you about OSU not being able to stop Texas' run, I have no idea why they stopped running the ball.  I dont think Texas fans need to start pointing fingers and placing blame after last night's game, OSU is really really good, and Texas lost a lot when VY left for the NFL.  U guys won it last year and I think u will still be like a 10-2/9-3 football team this year and that ain't bad.

See another Series Between our two teams in the future. good luck with OU this season

Both teams came into the game with a game plan. like all Game plans it has to be adjusted as the game is played. The begining of the season is tough because your game plan is based like last night on one game. Both team held back in the first game so they could have some fresh looks to throw out last night.
 The difference in the case of Greg Davis, he had someone running the offence with limited abilities to carry out any changes. Ohio St. on the other hand had a very good and very experienced QB in Troy Smith who  has more than enough skills to adapt on the fly. On each of his long down field completions he changed to play at the line when he saw single coverage on the outside. Each time Colt McCoy went down field he threw into double coverage, it's going to take many more games before he learns to read coverages(No matter how much talent a kid has this where experience counts, This goes for Jevan Snead.)  
You can say they should have run more but with a raw QB there is a limited amount of changes you can make and know he can get it done.

I would be happy if the Coaching staff would put more emphasis on the running game. Both JC and SY could be 1000 yards rushers. But I think those days might be gone, most top skill recruits want to play on teams that can get them prepared for NFL, which means high scoring, vertical play. Which means at the elite schools less grinding it out 4 yards at a time.

The past two years with Vince Young somehow made me forget what it was like to watch a Greg Davis-called big game.  But there it all was last night:

1) the constant frustration that everyone in the world BUT Greg Davis knows what needs to be done 2) the momentum of the game squashed because the players visably look as though they feel handcuffed by an uptight game plan, and 3) the feeling that we SHOULD have done much better when the game was over.  

I put up with that for five years before Vince Young's arrival, and I just cannot look forward to five more.  I screamed at the television for an hour last night to put Colt under center, and the moment he finally did, we scored in about 4 plays.  Did Greg Davis ever go back to it?  Not once.  We never scored again.  I remember a post on this blog a couple of weeks ago that said "the bubble screen is back...just sayin."  That pretty much sums it up.

For not being afraid of playing a top team in an intersectional game that has big consequences.

For being gracious in victory and defeat.

For being able to run the table last year and ending USC's streak.

For not running the ball more last night.

I saw the PSU-ND game and had an idea that a freshman QB may have some trouble. McCoy will be good, its just not his time yet. I think even VY had some problems as a freshman. Win out, and see what happens. You may be pleasantly surprised.

I came down from OSU, and the city of Austin was great.  Great people, great atmosphere.  Except for a few college guys, everyone was gracious.  I cant believe how cool 6th street is.  It makes High street in columbus look like a park carnival.  Yes, they ran the ball down OSU, but when it came down to it, the OSU D made the plays.  I have no idea if Davis is just afraid to throw the ball or if McCoy has a terrible arm, but why was the longest pass he threw 18 yards?  I kinda figured if OSU could get TX one dimensional, they would win.  Give you guys another year, and you'll  be right back at the top, although if you go 10-2, 9-3, its still a good year.  Good luck, but gosh do I really wanna say something about winning after reading all the TX people saying it wouldnt be a game.

I stopped posting on, and mostly stopped reading, this blog a long time ago because some overzealous face painters decided to make personal attacks because I had a differing view on the state of UT hoops. But I just can't take this shit any more. Fire Greg Davis? Really? You people and your knee-jerk insanity drive me crazy. Freshman QB, people. Did you forget that? And not really an overly talented one at that. Tough, sure. Somewhat mobile, yes. But a weak, weak arm. You want that guy firing 60 yard bombs downfield all game?

Greg Davis did not fumble at the one. GD did not throw a pick. Nor did he keep dropping pass after pass as many of the Texas backs and receivers did. I'm sure it's safe to say that he did not let Ginn get four yards behind our DBs at the end of the first half, nor did he have any hand in game planning, if that's what you call it, against OSU's undersized TE. No blame for Chizic for not making adjustsments against their passing game? No blame on Mack for having terrible depth in our defensive backfield or no experienced QBs on the team? To say Davis didn't put the team in a position to win is ludicrous. He did go downfield. Many of the passes were bad (Colt has a terrible arm), or the coverage was good. The quick hits to the outside worked just about every time for 5-8 yards. The running game was working, but it was more bend-don't-break. If it worked so well, why could we not punch it in inside the 10 twice in the first half? So did you guys want GD to call run plays the entire game? Sure, screw it. Let's go back to the bone. I'm sure 65 running plays would have won us this game outright. We all know you have to be one-dimensional to win in big time college football.

Peter, I sort of expected better from you. But you're a homer to a fault, and I guess it's only expected that you would after the low hanging fruit. Truth is, spoiled Texas fans, is that this is a great team missing talent at a few key positions. Still the best team in the Big 12. Let's put things in perspective before we start calling for coach heads after only the second freakin' game.

How 'bout two great games between two of the most tradition rich programs in all of sports. Texas at there best last year pulling it out in the forth, and Ohio State making a statement this year, albeit less exciting. Yeah, I'm a Buckeye fan, but I seriously enjoyed the match-up especialy now that most non-confernce games are a joke.

I've heard from many Buckeyes that made the trip that Austin played a wonderful host. And don't listen to those so-called OSU fans who talk shit on message boards, personaly I have no simpathy for anyone from any team who sits at home and writes nasty messages online. Every real fan of The Ohio State University cares about the reputation of the school and would never tarnish that by, well just being complete asses...  

Michigan fan here in columbus,raised here as well.
I"ve read these posts about last nights game and am amazed at how everyone is all over Gd.
I think you guys took a page right out of Michigans playbook and how they played the Bucks. You don't play zone defense against Buckeye recievers!!!!!
Last year your guys smaked ted ginn around like a little boy, this year he burns your zone defense.
I watched the game with two friends who are Buckeye fans and we all agreed the key to the game was A Gonzales, did they forget how he burned Michigan as well?
I must say I was looking for a much meaner defense than what showed up last night, however you guys have a great ballclub and I also agree to the question of why did they stop running the ball down thier throats.
good luck with this season.

You write Ohio $tate?

How juvenile.  If you are going to do that you might as well write Texa$ since their athletic program only pulled in 6 mil less than OSU last year.

Now go back to cheer for your over-rated team.  You haven't beaten more than 2 teams with a winning records in the past 2 seasons and you haven't won a bowl game in who knows how long.

Go tell your full of himself, fat coach to have gastric bypass surgery (AGAIN).

Texas, I am an OSU fan, I love that we played each other.  Two great programs.  I have the utmost respect for Texas and Mack Brown, and wish you guys well.

At least the Texas program HAS a rushing game to consider. Did anyone see the FSU/Miami game last week?  There WAS no rushing.  Both teams, however, got out of the single digits rushing this weekend, though. Thank Gawd.

Still love my Horns ! And Cat's still the bomb.

Losing a game is one thing but what was disappointing ("Hornsfan" nailed it) was UT could have made a game of it.  Take away the fumble on our "running" drive and then continue to control the football with our effective ground game, and we might have won that game - if not, it could have been a nail bitter. Both of our tailbacks were impressive and ran as hard as I have ever seen them.  Offensive coordinator did a poor job and made our offensive scheme easy to defense in the second half.  

On another note - tailgating - can someone tell me why the Austin did not put out port-a-potties for the largest tailgating crowd in UT history and why they blocked off all streets leading to I-35 after the game?  Someone went brain dead on this.  

I've read all the comments on your offensive coordinator... however...

Doesn't Mack Brown have to step in and say 'LET'S THROW THE BALL DOWN THE FIELD' when you're down by 17?  Who decided to punt at the end?  Was he afraid of either killing McCoy's confidence or that a 31-7 loss would be more embarassing?

And blaming the new clock rules for a 17 point loss?  Come on, you've got more class than that.  I do agree that the new rules should be suspended at the end of the game though.

Also, isn't Chizik supposed to be the Man?  Did the Longhorn defense think that our receivers were Ginn and a bunch of white guys?

I must say I am disappointed in the loss, but I must congratulate the Buckeyes on a job well done.

I am however not disheartened by the things I saw Saturday night.  We do have our problems.  I think almost all are easily corrected.  I do agree with most the Texas fans though in worrying about GD's play calling.  

Either way, I had a great time at the game.  And for those that said the stadium was not loud, I was in the South End Zone, and from my vantage, it was REALLY loud.  

Hook 'Em Horns!