Five Thoughts Following The Loss To Maryland

[okiehorn]

I agree with these sentiments although historically it takes an OL a game or two to get their mojo together. What we hope for here is gradual, steady improvement and minimal injuries.

The TD by Ingram . . that drive was one where we ran the ball successfully. We were getting 5-10 yards per run. And I was surprised to learn that the drive only took like 1:50 or so off the clock.

And then we acted like that never happened and leaned on the pass.

In the final two minutes, we emptied the backfield and they responded with rushing two and sinking everyone else in coverage.  We could have run the ball on a draw and picked up first downs. We had 2 minutes to play with. I did not like that series at all.

@Sirhornsalot tell me your opinion on QB...Been curious to hear it. Do you believe if Herman is not going to utilize Sams leg AND theirs decent protection there should be a switch? or do you believe Texas rides it out? Play calling and subs were the biggest  factor but im curious on that hot topic.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

@Sirhornsalot tell me your opinion on QB...Been curious to hear it. Do you believe if Herman is not going to utilize Sams leg AND theirs decent protection there should be a switch? or do you believe Texas rides it out? Play calling and subs were the biggest  factor but im curious on that hot topic.

I was surprised we didn't see Buechele as early as the 2nd qtr. Things weren't working with Sam so why not?

Then we ripped off 22 unanswered and things looked under control.

My question now is – do you pull Sam in the final two minutes of any game since its obvious he's going to put the ball up for grabs at some point?

If Buechele is no better, then had the ball to Cam.

 

[okiehorn]

I was surprised we didn't see Buechele as early as the 2nd qtr. Things weren't working with Sam so why not?

Then we ripped off 22 unanswered and things looked under control.

My question now is – do you pull Sam in the final two minutes of any game since its obvious he's going to put the ball up for grabs at some point?

If Buechele is no better, then had the ball to Cam.

Not going to lie, i thought your answer would be complete opposite. I remember you being  a huge believer in Sam. As am I. But i believe enough is enough. Thats at least 5 Games that was in reach and Sam had a costly turn over. Glad we agree. I do hope to see Shane and Ingram starting against tulsa. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Not going to lie, i thought your answer would be complete opposite. I remember you being  a huge believer in Sam. As am I. But i believe enough is enough. Thats at least 5 Games that was in reach and Sam had a costly turn over. Glad we agree. I do hope to see Shane and Ingram starting against tulsa. 

I do believe in Sam. But not at the expense of the team. Sam needs more time to develop perhaps. He can't keep making those freshman mistakes.

I don't think Shane has reinvented himself but maybe he had the hot hand that day? You don't know unless you try.

 

[TatumTXLonghorn]

I just get bad anxiety everytimes Sam or Shane are in the game! Sam is reckless with the ball "especially when its do or die time" and Shane cracks when the pressure gets to him. Maybe give cam a good amount of reps in the Tulsa game see how he looks.

 

[texasdalton]

Shane held on the ball too long last season. I have to think that with the improvement to pass protection he can do well.

 

[joeywa]

Excellent recap and assessment Daniel. 

 

[oldhorn2]

What struck me about that was earlier in the game  there was a blatant hands to the face right in front of the ref that was never called against Maryland.

There were quite a few non calls or waived off flags that caught my attention but in the end good teams overcome that stuff.

DMac....I really didnt care about the hands to the face penalty, although I thought it was a shit call.....I was talking about how impressive that Wilbon was double teamed and he was driving BOTH blockers back into the back field. I dont know if I have ever seen that. Dude must be seriously strong.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

WE SUCK UNTIL WE DON'T

 

[texbound]

WE SUCK UNTIL WE DON'T

Agree a little.  Maybe not suck, but they're not as good as they think they are until they're better.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

WE SUCK UNTIL WE DON'T

I agree with the concept. I just hate saying the word "suck" with Texas involved.

We haven't arrived and we'll have to show we've arrived, such as beating TCU, KSU and OU in consecutive weeks. And I feel silly even suggesting that right now. Friggin Maryland.

 

[MBHORNSFAN]

I agree with the concept. I just hate saying the word "suck" with Texas involved.

We haven't arrived and we'll have to show we've arrived, such as beating TCU, KSU and OU in consecutive weeks. And I feel silly even suggesting that right now. Friggin Maryland.

Saw this posted on another board. Texas is currently in the worst 100 stretch of games since 1939. Currently winning at 51%... A few more losses and it will be the worst stretch in history. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Saw this posted on another board. Texas is currently in the worst 100 stretch of games since 1939. Currently winning at 51%... A few more losses and it will be the worst stretch in history. 

 

[primal defense]

I was surprised we didn't see Buechele as early as the 2nd qtr. Things weren't working with Sam so why not?

Then we ripped off 22 unanswered and things looked under control.

My question now is – do you pull Sam in the final two minutes of any game since its obvious he's going to put the ball up for grabs at some point?

If Buechele is no better, then had the ball to Cam.

This is not baseball. You don't bring in a relief pitcher. It's nothing personal against Sam, but I hate quarterbacks who make mistakes in the fourth quarter. If it nerves or choking then many sports performers will get hypnosis especially golfers. My favorite UT QBs were Vince and James Street. Both QB's were played in the 4th quarter instead of shrinking.

If Sam continues to make mistakes in the fourth quarter then I would prefer then put in Sam and then Cam.  We need a QB in the 4th quarter the team and the fans can have confident in the 4th in Sam can't do that then next man up.


Hypnosis and Sports Performance


Athletes may realize themselves or be told that they aren’t making plays they once made. They feel they are “choking” under pressure, are failing to execute important plays, or missing the “goal”.

https://hypnosis.edu/articles/sports-hypnosis-specialist

 

[horninoregon]

would anybody else be surprised to see Boo given the start against Tulsa, but the offensive gameplan switched to feature QB runs? 

 

[83Dee]

One other thing . . . Herman talks about how they move the ball on our defense in practices. "And we're a pretty good defense."

Well Mensah, Orlando isn't game planning to beat you during practice. Its practice.

Maryland wants to beat you and thats what they put into everything they do for that week. smh

Moving the ball on our defense doesn’t look quite as impressive now either.  Maryland didn’t seem to have too much trouble.  

 

[83Dee]

If Sam continues to make mistakes in the fourth quarter then I would prefer then put in Sam and then Cam.  

How much more evidence do you need?

USC, OSU, OU, WVU, T Tech, Maryland 

 

[UTfish]

would anybody else be surprised to see Boo given the start against Tulsa, but the offensive gameplan switched to feature QB runs? 

I would be surprised to see Boo start, but would like to see more of the up tempo run game featuring Ingram.

 

[texasdalton]

I would like to see Shawn wats.. I mean Tim beck fired. I hope del conte does what needs to be done.

everyone makes a big deal about having the same offensive system for the second year. I understand why this should be a big deal but what I don’t understand is why other teams are able to have a new OC and have success year 1 with a new offensive system.

I think we will still do well this year however if we don’t then something is not right and change needs to take place immediately. It should not take 3 years to install a good offense.

 

[83Dee]

I would like to see Shawn wats.. I mean Tim beck fired. I hope del conte does what needs to be done.

everyone makes a big deal about having the same offensive system for the second year. I understand why this should be a big deal but what I don’t understand is why other teams are able to have a new OC and have success year 1 with a new offensive system.

I think we will still do well this year however if we don’t then something is not right and change needs to take place immediately. It should not take 3 years to install a good offense.

Agreed.  Sterlen Gilbert didn’t seem to need a three year rebuilding plan.  Nor does the right head coach need four years to get “his players” in the program.  

The right coach typically bears some fruit in year 1.  The other ideas are rationalizations from well meaning positive fans.