*****GAME THREAD - TEXAS vs. KANSAS (11/23/2018)*****

[Aaron Carrara]

Since losing back to back games against Oklahoma State and West Virginia, the Texas Longhorns have won two straight and find themselves in position to play for the Big 12 Championship. A win over the Kansas Jayhawks today would solidify Texas' spot next week against the winner of the Oklahoma vs. West Virginia game, which takes place on Saturday evening. The Longhorns aren't looking past Kansas, who upset the Longhorns in their last trip to Lawrence 24-21 (11/9/2016).  Kansas has lost three straight and seven of their last eight games, but showed well offensively against Oklahoma last week.

Texas quarterback Sam Ehlinger is likely to start against Kansas despite a shoulder injury sustained in the Iowa State game last Saturday. Ehlinger has thrown this week fully participated in the team's final practice before heading to Lawrence on Thursday. The Longhorns are also dealing with injuries to several players, including running back Tre Watson, defensive back Kris Boyd and defensive tackle Chris Nelson.

A win over the Jayhawks would mark the first 9 win season for Texas since 2009, which was the last time the Longhorns played for the Big 12 crown.  

 
What:  Texas Longhorns (8-3, 6-2 Big 12) vs. Kansas Jayhawks (3-8, 1-7 Big-12)
When:  Friday, November 23, 2018
Time:  11:00 AM CST
Venue:  David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium
Location: Lawrence, Kansas
Television: FS1
The Line: Texas -15.5
Last Meeting: Texas defeated Kansas 42-27 (11/11/2017 - Austin, TX)
All-time series record: Texas leads Kansas 14-3-0

THE COACHES



[COLOR= #0000ff]Kansas Jayhawks[/COLOR]


Head Coach:  David Beaty
Head Coaching Experience: 4th year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Kansas:  4
Career Record:  6-42
Career Record at Kansas:  6-42


[COLOR= #993300]Texas Longhorns[/COLOR]


Head Coach:  Tom Herman
Head Coaching Experience: 4th year as a head coach
Years as Head Coach at Texas:  2
Career Record:  37-13
Career Record at Texas:  15-9

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[TB14]

Gary Johnson suspended for the game. 

 

[okiehorn]

No Gary Johnson is No Bueno.... Teams gotta rally together 

 

[North Texas Golfer]

WTH! Looks like Gary Johnson is suspended for the Kansas game.

 

[dillohorn]

What gives with G Johnson?

 

[okiehorn]

What gives with G Johnson?

“Violation of team rules” who knows which one. Chicken shit 

 

[North Texas Golfer]

“Violation of team rules” who knows which one. Chicken shit 

I guessing it was a pretty serious violation to be suspended for the entire game. And from what I'm reading, he traveled with the team yesterday so it apparently something happened last night. But no one seems to know for sure.

 

[TexCoyote]

I’m glad to see that TH is making them follow the rules. The team and future of the program is more important than any one player. Next man step up. 

 

[dillohorn]

I guessing it was a pretty serious violation to be suspended for the entire game. And from what I'm reading, he traveled with the team yesterday so it apparently something happened last night. But no one seems to know for sure.

I just don't understand what some of the players are thinking (or not thinking) now days. 

 

[okiehorn]

I just don't understand what some of the players are thinking (or not thinking) now days. 

Supposedly missed Team meetings because he was at hospital with his new born this week.... That is the word on the Interwebs 

 

[Slimer]

Supposedly missed Team meetings because he was at hospital with his new born this week.... That is the word on the Interwebs 

I just can't see Herman suspending him for being at the birth of his child.  It'd be a bad look.

 

[okiehorn]

I just can't see Herman suspending him for being at the birth of his child.  It'd be a bad look.

I completely agree and why for a full game.... coulda been quarter or half like LJH and others... I don’t buy it either. Musta really screwed up for a full game 

 

[UTfish]

Supposedly missed Team meetings because he was at hospital with his new born this week.... That is the word on the Interwebs 

We all know how things blow up on social media. How old is the baby and was there a problem with it? Did Johnson try to get clearance from the coaches? 

We know this was not a decision the coaches wanted to make.   There's more to this. 

 

[okiehorn]

We all know how things blow up on social media. How old is the baby and was there a problem with it? Did Johnson try to get clearance from the coaches? 

We know this was not a decision the coaches wanted to make.   There's more to this. 

No idea cuz I don’t know him but internet says Nov 21st... couple days old... he is on he sidelines though so who knows. Just need a W. Don’t care how 

 

[okiehorn]

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Anyone with any common sense knows it had nothing to do with the birth of his child and everything to do with Johnson doing something stupid. 

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Just saw a picture of the stands from 7 minutes ago. OMG, unless it's a late arriving crowd attendance may not hit 10K.

 

[HORNfromETX]

Man it seems like Texas wins every coin toss. Lol

 

[Bevostuntdouble]

Hahahahaha “special” teams starting strong.