Thursday Chat: All Questions Welcome

[Harrison Wier]

Good morning, folks!

What's on your mind today? I have some thoughts for you. 

D'onta Foreman should have a field day against Iowa State. The Cyclones rank 119th/128 in total rushing defense. The game plan for Sterlin Gilbert should be quite simple.

Speaking of Foreman, he is on pace for a historical season. He has over 500 yards rushing through 4 games (missed UTEP), and is averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Earl Campbell's best average YPC in a season? 5.8. 

In terms of defense, Texas ranks 80th in total efficiency, whereas the Cyclones come in at 112th. Unfortunately, Texas did not stop Joel Lanning last year in Ames, and he is posting quite a solid 2016 campaign. Lanning has thrown for over 1,000 yards, with 9 TD and 3 INT. Allen Lazard and Trever Ryen are the keys to this game. If they are alllowed to break free for big gains by the Texas defense, this one could slip away from the Longhorns. Mike Warren has been pretty nonexistent this season, but that could change Saturday if Texas does not game plan to stop the run properly. 

If Charlie Strong loses this game, is he fired by Monday morning? As always, all questions welcome. Let me know how you're feeling about Saturday!

 

[HORNfromETX]

If Charlie is back for a 4th year, who will be the top DC candidate?

 

[texasdalton]

Whats the injury report going into the game

 

[Harrison Wier]

If Charlie is back for a 4th year, who will be the top DC candidate?

That's a tough one. You would have to look at someone who has had success against the spread. I would look hard at Orlando from Houston.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Whats the injury report going into the game

Don't have a full report yet. Warren and Kirk Johnson are still out.

 

[streettopeschel]

Good morning, folks!

What's on your mind today? I have some thoughts for you.

D'onta Foreman should have a field day against Iowa State. The Cyclones rank 119th/128 in total rushing defense. The game plan for Sterlin Gilbert should be quite simple.

Speaking of Foreman, he is on pace for a historical season. He has over 500 yards rushing through 4 games (missed UTEP), and is averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Earl Campbell's best average YPC in a season? 5.8.

In terms of defense, Texas ranks 80th in total efficiency, whereas the Cyclones come in at 112th. Unfortunately, Texas did not stop Joel Lanning last year in Ames, and he is posting quite a solid 2016 campaign. Lanning has thrown for over 1,000 yards, with 9 TD and 3 INT. Allen Lazard and Trever Ryen are the keys to this game. If they are alllowed to break free for big gains by the Texas defense, this one could slip away from the Longhorns. Mike Warren has been pretty nonexistent this season, but that could change Saturday if Texas does not game plan to stop the run properly.

If Charlie Strong loses this game, is he fired by Monday morning? As always, all questions welcome. Let me know how you're feeling about Saturday!

apathetic.
And I've come to the conclusion there is no level of humiliation that will prevent Charlie from finishing the season. And I really don't have a problem with that.

I do have a problem that my gut is telling me that 6/6 and bowl eligibility gives CS 2017.

 

[Mike Roach]

If Charlie is back for a 4th year, who will be the top DC candidate?

Unclear at this point. Maybe Brian Jean-Mary gets a bump?

 

[Mike Roach]

apathetic.

And I've come to the conclusion there is no level of humiliation that will prevent Charlie from finishing the season. And I really don't have a problem with that.

I do have a problem that my gut is telling me that 6/6 and bowl eligibility gives CS 2017.

Based on what I've heard I'd be very surprised if that happened, but the university rarely fails to surprise me.

 

[streettopeschel]

Oh and Earl averaged 6.5 in 1977.

5.8 was his career average.

 

[texasdalton]

Im starting to think that our BMD's dont have as much pull as we all thought. I know who foots the bills around here however i dont think it matters.

Its time to make a change

 

[Lanier00]

Unclear at this point. Maybe Brian Jean-Mary gets a bump?

 

[Harrison Wier]

Oh and Earl averaged 6.5 in 1977.

5.8 was his career average.

Sorry, meant to put career YPC. But D'onta is still beating his Earl's best. That's crazy.

 

[streettopeschel]

Based on what I've heard I'd be very surprised if that happened, but the university rarely fails to surprise me.

I hear ya. Just a gut feel that Fenves won't have much appetite for a coaching change. And the inevitable media blowback with its hints of racism won't help.

 

[Lanier00]

While idont mind the BJM getting promoted isn't part if Charlie's problem having such a small circle of coaches he trust or does it just seem that way because of how Patterson cut off at the knee Charlie with his Staff from the Jump?

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

If We go 6 & 6 and Strong is back we must accept that the current administration has no interest in having a winning football program. We will be the new Vanderbilt. 

On a another thought I wonder how long fans will continue to pay the big LHF donations and high season ticket prices. I might have to take a hard look it at myself because if the administration is not committed to being elite what's the point?

 

[Mike Roach]

If We go 6 & 6 and Strong is back we must accept that the current administration has no interest in having a winning football program. We will be the new Vanderbilt.

On a another thought I wonder how long fans will continue to pay the big LHF donations and high season ticket prices. I might have to take a hard look it at myself because if the administration is not committed to being an elite what's the point?

That's a fair view, and one I imagine many have.

 

[beevomav]

Charlie had better win the winnable games. We know he's not going to win a game he was supposed to lose.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

Charlie had better win the winnable games. We know he's not going to win a game he was supposed to lose.

With Strong coaching are there truly any winnable games? Well maybe there is he has won 13 of them in 2.5 yrs. 

 

[GrayBeard]

Harrison, do you think we have the talent on defense or are all the recruits overrated?  I am tired of hearing the "they are young" excuse.  In your opinion is it scheme or just bad play?