2nd Half: Open Gameday Thread--Holiday Bowl
by awiggo on Dec 27, 2007 9:12 PM CST
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PrintAfter one of the wildest first halves in memory, Texas leads 28-10.
Just think about what we've seen so far: a John Chiles touchdown, two turnovers created by the defense, a third turnover called back after someone from the Texas sideline touched a live ball, a Derek Lokey touchdown, a very aggressive Texas defense, pretty good decision making from Colt McCoy, etc. What did I miss? Oh yeah, Jackson, Muck, and Norton all earned staring nods.
Overall, a very good first half by the Horns, that could have been even more dominant. The defense looks great, especially against the pass and Rudy Carpenter looks totally lost and, honestly, scared. The Texas defense hasn't gotten that much pressure on a quarterback in at least a couple of seasons.
My wireless went out. So, I'll have to enjoy the second half by the tv but not by the computer.
There'll be a post-thread up after the game.
Hook 'Em.
--AW--
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Great 1st half
But I still thought we didn't utilize JC enough. But then again, it's not the 4th quarter yet!
Our defense has been great. It's probably more of the ASU O-line being crappy.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 9:16 PM CST reply actions
There pass protection sucks and we're really
stepping up. JC was invisible in the 2nd Qt. and if we keep feeding him very good things will eventually happen. They may get a few passes of and a couple of TDs but they don't have the horses on D to keep up with us. Still, Mack's right, we have to keep pushing. No margin could be big enough.
I want to see more chiles and charles.
If they man the box, Chiles can dump off to Finley for some passing yards.
Without.....
.....having to worry about receiving his Holiday Bowl carries, look for Jamaal Charles to announce his intentions to leave for the NFL.
BM
seems to be at his absolute worst tonight. you know you're in trouble when herbstreit has to carry the intellectual weight. i hate espn.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 9:30 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome game...
So far. I am impressed with Texas as of now, especially the Defense. Let's see what Dennis Erickson does for the second half... that will tell the tale as ASU is known for comebacks. If we keep getting after Carpenter like we did in the first half though a comeback won't be happening.
Hook'em Baby!!!
I wouldn't go that far...
...but she does seem somewhat more attractive than she should.
time
to run the ball in the second half. play-action, but come out running the ball, see more series with Chiles at quarterback.
I picked ASU in this game, but I'm glad you guys are kicking their ass. They are a second half team, but they'll have to keep more guys in to protect Rudy Carpenter otherwise he won't finish the game.
One other thing - if you're ahead by 18, and your offense keeps moving the ball, a 15-yard penalty for roughing the passer doesn't hurt that much. He had tunnel vision in the first half. You need to make sure he keeps it in the second.
And Holly Rowe ain't all that bad. Wait 'til all your skinny, fake-boobed women get older. They age incredibly fast.
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation @ Burnt Orange Nation on Dec 27, 2007 9:27 PM CST reply actions
How stupid...
"I'm really not sure who it was..." - Mack Brown in halftime interview
Really Mack? You didn't recognize your own stepson? You don't think ESPN is capable of getting identification? Get real! Tell the truth, rather than a failed (even before you utter it) lie.
Hell of a half of football. Our defense just ripped their O-Line apart! If I had RBs with such pathetic blocking skills, I'd just float them to the flat. They sure can't stop a blitz. Might as well let Carpenter dump a few passes their way.
With 50 seconds remaining in the game, why did we have Colt in a position to give away points????? Take a knee, get in the locker room and enjoy the 21 point lead.
Good point
By his comment Mack made it look like either he doesn't know what is happening on his own side-line or else he assumes the viewers and interviewers are stupid. The commentators characterized it as "having the kid's back," but in reality, it just made Brown look dumb and protecting himself. He could have made a joke out of it, grinned and said "yeah it was my stepson, he may be sleeping with the dog tonight." Why have your doofus stepson on the sidelines anyway, especially up front? Furthermore, if Brown didn't know "who" it was, how could he then go on to say he didn't think he really touched the ball? We can laugh about it now, but in reality it could have cost us the game.
Chiles Not A Weapon as a QB
Untill he can complete a pass.
Hasn't had a chance
he has thrown 9 passes this season. Not much of a chance to get any practice or demonstrate ability.
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 9:34 PM CST up reply actions
God this is a long half time break........
OK...the first 5 minutes of the second half are going to tell us how much fun or nail bitin' we are going to experience.
Lets hope we can stay fired up !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:29 PM CST reply actions
I have not nails left from the season
injuries
I just read in statesman.com that Aaron Lewis and Kindle were hurt in the first half. Lewis is allegedly out for the game. Any word on this?
I'm with ya brother...i want a blow out !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:32 PM CST reply actions
I don't like this
they are moving the ball with ease.
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 9:37 PM CST reply actions
They have more blocking, keeping people in.
Screen - they're trying to temper our D aggression.
The defensive intensity is...
...somewhat short of what's necessarry it would seem
We need to make sure our man
coverage on the coverage does not fail. We're blitzing and we can't allow their Welker receiver to get behind us.
Well, the first 3 minutes has been all ASU......
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:38 PM CST reply actions
they've had the ball
they have a good offense, and your defense isn't that great.
wtf did you think would happen?
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation @ Burnt Orange Nation on Dec 27, 2007 9:41 PM CST up reply actions
yeah
cranky because no bowl. football is dead and i'm stuck rooting for the rest of the Big 12.
have to leave in a few minutes, driving across frozen tundra, country roads in western Nebraska, and hope I don't hit a deer.
i was trying to get the hostility out first. :)
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation @ Burnt Orange Nation on Dec 27, 2007 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
blind blitzing
giving a decent coaching staff time to adapt to blind blitzing akina's style. 90% chance they will hit a TD pass here. the screen is being set up well too
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 9:39 PM CST reply actions
Their best shot? Maybe.
They've got a little luck, but they're using it up. We're making them work for everything they have...except for gift 7.
Carpenter
has missed on a few passes tonight...I think he might be a little gunshy from the hits he's taken so far.
yup
We need to get that 3 back.....or 7 would be nice. At least we held them to 3, though. Those are the plays that might make the difference since there are probably plenty of points to come.
Just give it to JC
Another TD should just about do it. Carpenter just doesn't have enought tonight to comeback from that.
Azu
strikes first in 2nd half. Not too troubling though. Sun Devils can't block up front at all. D line is simply dominating the game.
third down
now 0 for our last 7. started 3/3 now 3/10
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 9:46 PM CST reply actions
Hold on boys....We are cold and they are hot !!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:47 PM CST reply actions
Not a good start for the O
Fumbled snap, dump off, and a sack. Almost as bad as our first half opening drive was good.
horrible play by Colt
Once the snap was botched, he had an opportunity to throw it away and instead took the sack for a loss of 5 yards.
INTERCEPTION by Griffin, helped by Foster!!!
Now don't turn the ball over.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
We're cold b/c of Colt
Chiles brings energy to the field and to the crowd.
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 9:48 PM CST reply actions
They're going to pressure Colt and JC.
Trying for TOs, sacks. Trying to dictate. There has to be an answer.
well
Corn Nation - Graduating more of our players than you are!
by cornnation @ Burnt Orange Nation on Dec 27, 2007 9:51 PM CST reply actions
They will put 8 in the box with Chiles...dance
with who brung us.
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:51 PM CST reply actions
Griffin
right place right time again. Let's drive this thing 95 yards and put some more points on the board.
Another Colt error
but good throw to Nate Jones!
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions
another delay of game
i know hall is not the usual center, but that doesn't explain the miscommunication. wtf?
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 9:53 PM CST reply actions
Thats two delay of game penalties
How many pre snap penalties did we have in College Station?
Great throw by McCoy and catch by Jones.
Another great Colt Pass !!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:54 PM CST reply actions
which makes what,
4 or 5 on the day?
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Where is Findley? Nice Run Colt ..
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:56 PM CST reply actions
Yep
it's probably because we need him for blocking.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
2nd Half Offense
seems really bland. it's the holiday bowl; you know it's going to take at least 40 points.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions
Another 3rd down failure
AND ANOTHER break from the muffed punt! Now lets please get some points.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions
NICE BREAK !!!!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:58 PM CST reply actions
Now if we can get the line to block ....again !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 9:59 PM CST reply actions
we're wasting him
Finley seems like an obvious go-to guy; particularly since nothing seems to be opening up downfield.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
WOW ANOTHER BREAK
Unbelievable. Colt gets a great run, pulls a JC, but Jones bails him out.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:01 PM CST reply actions
LUCKY LUCKY LUCKY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:01 PM CST reply actions
Another HUGE break
Lots of time left but everything, short of the sideline touch, has gone the Horns' way tonight.
Last TD drive
Just think about that last drive.
Charles fumbles inside own five, Texas recovers.
Asu holds and forces a punt. Fumbles punt, Texas recovers.
Colt scrambles to goal, fumbles. Texas recovers.
Holiday Bowl is --really-- going our way.
Disappointing
We've gotten Lokey a pass, given Chiles and McGee chances, but still no Finley. Zero receptions so far.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
The screen has been there all night for them!
And yet, no adjustments made for that play by the staff.
Close down that screen
How many teams run that screen against Texas this year? Close it.
good game, but it's more us than them
i'm proud of how we've come out tonight. no moping, aggressive, best players getting more PT etc. but for the most part we're winning b/c they're playing poorly as opposed to us playing well as shown by colt being damn sloppy with the ball and us lucking into a TD recovery. we're a couple bounces from this being extremely close. it balances out for the most part, as we're a bounce or two from being up 30+. still, we haven't been as sharp as the score would suggest
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 10:08 PM CST reply actions
I'm so fraking happy with our effort
The staff and players have been tremendous tonight. This game has exceeded all my expectations for this game.
OK, weve had the tightend block for 3 quarters...
Maybe we could throw it to FINLEY !!!!!!!!!!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:12 PM CST reply actions
Little closer
Corner blitz leads to ASU td.
Still a full quarter left but as long as Horns take care of ball, this one is ours.
this one is ours
I hope you are right, but I think we need at least one maybe two more TDs.
by bobinohio on Dec 27, 2007 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
I wouldn't be so sure...
Our offense is regressing. Hopefully JC explodes like he has recently.
But now ASU is scoring, and scoring TDs, while we're having trouble converting 3rd downs.
It's already been a crazy game, and like you've said, we're getting ALL the breaks except for one. Hope the law of averages doesn't kick in the 4th quarter...
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
Big play...
the defense has to at least knock down a prayer like that. This one isn't over by any means.
Sick when your touchdown celebration is
to Hook Em' Horns then turn it down....reminds me of the soonies....bush league !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:14 PM CST reply actions
he probably has
an upside down Longhorn sticker on his rusted-out pick up truck too.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 10:19 PM CST up reply actions
well, yeah
Bonnie Bernstein on the other hand...
Melissa Stark
best sideline reporter ever.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 10:20 PM CST up reply actions
For some reason she never did it for me...
...kind of the inverse of Holly...not as attractive as she should by all rights be
ESPN has taken
the sideline reporting to a whole new level tonight. What the hell are they doing?
Nice catch by Shipley
Guys...can we concentrate on this game
The babes later....this is shaping up to be one of our best bowl performances....
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:19 PM CST reply actions
just try the bubble screen ONCE MORE!
it'll definitely gain more than one yard next time, just disregard every other time you've thrown it tonight....
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 10:20 PM CST reply actions
Ok, 4th Q
Up 35-20. Texas D line still dominating, Carpenter still lost, for the most part, and Texas staring to churn out the yards on the ground.
Turnover and the Texas defense have been the story so far.
This is a good time to use Chiles........
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:24 PM CST reply actions
It's a 3 possession game now
38-20. I'd like another FG though. I'd rather have 41 than 38. Get my drift?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:27 PM CST reply actions
Bailey makes it 38-20
Three possession game now. Very solid bowl performance.
I will give that nod to the coaching staff. The Horns came ready to play. No bcs, no national championship, no problem. The Horns are motivated, exhibiting a swagger we've haven't seen all year, and executing a nice game plan on both sides of the ball. Well done.
I think that's right...
...we've gotten some bounces but its not as if they've been against the run of play. We've been the better team pretty much throughout.
Keep it up in 2008
"The Horns are motivated, exhibiting a swagger we've haven't seen all year, and executing a nice game plan on both sides of the ball."
So, why haven't we seen this all year? Can Coach Brown keep this up in the off-season and 2008?
I'm not trying to be a wet blanket. I love the way we're playing tonight. I am simply perplexed by how we played in a number of other games this year.
Fair questions
and ones well get into this off season. Texas has been off for a few games this year. However, there hasn't been anyone this season to play well in every game. OSU lost once and LSU lost twice and could have dropped one or two more.
well this is locked up
i'm gonna go watch enchanted now. love me some mcdreamy.
i mean what
go horns?
Well, if things fuck up royally, we're gonna
blame you. Other than that, ok.
I think this is game.
Its not certainly over. We just can't let ASU score to quickly.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:30 PM CST reply actions
Carpenter is Toast !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:32 PM CST reply actions
poor bastard
carpenter doesnt know that its his name theyre calling
fuck him
that's what he gets for talking shit. may the beatings continue...
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
im not arguing with that
i dont give a crap that theyre hitting the shit out of him. this aint intramurals brotha.
Moral of the story
Don't fuck with Texas. Did you hear that RUUUUUUUDY CARPENTER?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:33 PM CST reply actions
Really smart to....
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:33 PM CST reply actions
We are such a class act.
Pretty classeless by us but i like it. We need some of that swagger/cockiness and we don't intimidate teams like we used to. Lets hope this is the start of something great.
Get J-Finley the ball.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:34 PM CST reply actions
Classless?
I don't know about that. More like revenge? I'd like to hear what Carpenter said to us.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:35 PM CST up reply actions
Really smart to disrepect
The Texas team the week before you play.
He has now paid the price for his big mouth !
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:35 PM CST reply actions
Anyone else
Get the feeling that the score should be like 45-0 or 49 nothing. I think this should be a complete ass beating.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:36 PM CST reply actions
Chiles back in the game
The only suspense left in the game... will Chiles throw a pass?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:36 PM CST reply actions
Beautiful!
Chiles will run... OH NOES! Pitch to McGee and he goes all the way. So easy!
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 10:38 PM CST reply actions
Now I feel better about this.
Now the D can get some gravy, too.
45 is good to go.
It's amazing
how Chiles' presence changes the dynamic of the game.
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 10:39 PM CST reply actions
Let the ROUT continue
I LOVE IT !!!!
A GREAT WAY TO END THIS YEAR !!!!!
GO HORNS !!!!
by MeatchickenHorn on Dec 27, 2007 10:39 PM CST reply actions
Don't want to ruin the party
Everything is great but it seems like that our passing game has not really improved. Colt still has jittery feet in the pocket and we didn't get Finley invovled at all. This needs to be addressed.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:40 PM CST reply actions
agreed
i'm afraid we've been good enough to maintain status quo going into next season. i like the intensity and physicality, but the offense has still been uneven--particularly the passing game.
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 10:42 PM CST up reply actions
If the line stays healthy...
...and the young receivers click from the beginning we could be pretty awsome next year, JC or no. Obviously would be better to have him back.
I'm going to miss UT football
Soak these last couple of minutes in guys. This is the last time we will see our beloved horns for about 6 minutes. Great way to end the year. Even though it was a frustrating season i still love every minute of it.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:42 PM CST reply actions
Rudy C Comments
does anyone have the link to the comments Rudy made?
How the hell does he miss that sack?
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:45 PM CST reply actions
That was very quick
Just as Kirk and Brent are busy praising the Horns, ASU goes right down the field. Still up 18 though.
Game not over
Horns are playing like the game is over. Need to get fired back up.
by bobinohio on Dec 27, 2007 10:47 PM CST reply actions
Don't worry
Barring a miracle this is in the bag. All we have to do is run it up the gut, milk the clock to 1 second and its over.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 10:48 PM CST reply actions
Does anyone understand
why, when all we need to do is run, we would have colt in instead of Chiles?
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 10:50 PM CST reply actions
riiiiiight.
That makes a lot of sense.
by Texas Our Texas on Dec 27, 2007 10:54 PM CST up reply actions
It is a nice win...
Another 10 win season for Mack. A good win over a quality opponent in a good bowl. Yet does Mack just enjoy it and try to keep this level of performance going or does he do what needs to happen to make us contend for the MNC.
Good question.
Despite the polish and gloss of this game, there still should be questions. If anything, it points up the situation. Leave Akina with the DBs. And GD; new blood. I'm unrepentant.
Announcers piss me off when they do this.
They're bored, they're going off the reservation and can't seem to stay game relative.
Anything but a turnover
Oh OK we could always use a JC TOUCHDOWN!
Capping off a great birthday for him.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 11:09 PM CST reply actions
Please stop the Chris Jessie nonsense
it's not Bartman. We won. And Kirk Herbstreit stop saying "ridiculed".
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 11:12 PM CST reply actions
won't happen
espn thrives on nonsense. "entertainment and sports programming nonsense."
by FutureMan on Dec 27, 2007 11:14 PM CST up reply actions
OK 2001 we scored enough...
...to cover the kid's screwup. I'm happy. Let's call it a draw.
how come
The announcers didn't point out JC tribute to LT with his TD celebration?
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 11:23 PM CST reply actions
they did later
it was either in the post-game recap or in the sportscenter segment (i think the latter)
by the chairman211 on Dec 27, 2007 11:28 PM CST up reply actions
Cmon, give some credit where it's due
We demolished Carpenter. We made a number of huge plays in the secondary. 3 INTs. Some of them could've been TDs if they weren't tipped and intercepted.
Sure they got some huge runs, but our defense obviously relaxed at the end because it was basically over. Were we even using our best players at the end?
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 11:30 PM CST up reply actions
34 points
is 34 points, I don't give a fuck who is in the game.
by anonyMoose on Dec 27, 2007 11:33 PM CST up reply actions
Remember
7 points came after the Chris Jesse incident, another 6 came after our offense put them in great field position and then another 7 came on complete prayer by Rudy. That is 20 points and the other were garbage points.
Its not like our D is the '85 Bears or the Steel Curtain.
by IHN on Dec 27, 2007 11:36 PM CST up reply actions
That's like 3 tipped INTs
Being at the right place at the right time. That seems to be the theme of the night, like the Finley recovery of McCoy's fumble.
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 11:25 PM CST reply actions
ESPN just won't let this go
Jessie will be interviewed later on SportsCenter if you care...
by goingforthecorner on Dec 27, 2007 11:31 PM CST reply actions
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