*****Valero Alamo Bowl Game Thread: Texas Longhorns vs #11 Utah Utes*****

[DMAC]

Utah is a good football team. 

I keep hearing this but Utah has not beaten anyone notable.  They were steam rolled by Oregon and us the last 2 games

Outside of Oregon the PAC12 has been terrible as a whole.  Only 3 teams have a winning record in conference play.  Seriously 9 losing records in conference play?  Even USC got steamrolled by Iowa and they were one of the 3 teams.

We played lights out with a very aggressive defense.  My first reaction was "Overrated..." /chant.  Its either that or you have to wonder what the hell is going on.  If we can trounce Utah like that where was this team the last 6 games.

I cut off LHN after they started "You have to be excited about next year...This is a great stepping stone"  That sounds familiar after last years Sugar bowl.

My notes

- Ossai was a beast.  Unleash the beast kiddo. 

- DevDuv made some amazing catches.  You will be missed

- Jamison has some jets.  Kind of reminds me of Ramonce Taylor

 

[Drb522]

I keep hearing this but Utah has not beaten anyone notable.  They were steam rolled by Oregon and us the last 2 games

Outside of Oregon the PAC12 has been terrible as a whole.  Only 3 teams have a winning record in conference play.  Seriously 9 losing records in conference play?  Even USC got steamrolled by Iowa and they were one of the 3 teams.

We played lights out with a very aggressive defense.  My first reaction was "Overrated..." /chant.  Its either that or you have to wonder what the hell is going on.  If we can trounce Utah like that where was this team the last 6 games.

I cut off LHN after they started "You have to be excited about next year...This is a great stepping stone"  That sounds familiar after last years Sugar bowl.

My notes

- Ossai was a beast.  Unleash the beast kiddo. 

- DevDuv made some amazing catches.  You will be missed

- Jamison has some jets.  Kind of reminds me of Ramonce Taylor

Utah was good, not great.  They were untested also.  I think Texas just came out and punched them and kept swinging.  

 

[DMAC]

Utah was good, not great.  They were untested also.  I think Texas just came out and punched them and kept swinging.  

You could see the effort by our guys for sure.  Ingram, Sam, Ossai, Graham, Adimora, etc.  Loved seeing Jaquess(sp) LB bring the old school beefy LB back for a day.

As Griffin mentioned, we out schemed Utah.  Roach also mentioned in post game they basically learned a new defense the last few weeks.  Utah didnt seem prepared but then again we came out with a better scheme and intent.

Great way to end the season.  Hopefully we can find consistency next year

 

[dillohorn]

And to think several people here didn't want Texas to play in a bowl.  ?  I wonder if they watched tonight's game in their "safe space"? Yea, I'm tipsy, but I'm not driving so....

Happy New Year and HOOKEM!

Gee. We have a new a*s hole board monitor.

 

[tejasrulz]

Gee. We have a new a*s hole board monitor.

Happy New Year to you also!

 

[TexCoyote]

I think Naivar was baiting during the pregame press conference. He said we are not going to change from what Todd Orlando had set up. Said it was a good plan and they were going to stick with it. I’m not an expert but it didn’t look the same to me. Not just because of last night, but I have said prior that I would like for them to keep Naivar. He’s a good high energy coach and recruits really well. He could coach LB’s if Ash is going to coach safeties. 

 

[TexCoyote]

I think Naivar was baiting during the pregame press conference. He said we are not going to change from what Todd Orlando had set up. Said it was a good plan and they were going to stick with it. I’m not an expert but it didn’t look the same to me. Not just because of last night, but I have said prior that I would like for them to keep Naivar. He’s a good high energy coach and recruits really well. He could coach LB’s if Ash is going to coach safeties. 

I’d keep Jason Washington too. Kids love him and great recruiter. 

 

[NEOkHorn]

You could see the effort by our guys for sure.  Ingram, Sam, Ossai, Graham, Adimora, etc.  Loved seeing Jaquess(sp) LB bring the old school beefy LB back for a day.

As Griffin mentioned, we out schemed Utah.  Roach also mentioned in post game they basically learned a new defense the last few weeks.  Utah didnt seem prepared but then again we came out with a better scheme and intent.

Great way to end the season.  Hopefully we can find consistency next year

Great point DMAC. This will be the key for both for the staff and the players imo. Herman has proven he can prepare the team for a big game but sometimes does not seem to realize that at Texas, every game is a big game. The ability to be consistent every week will determine the success of both the team and Coach Herman.

 

[MikeV73]

You could see the effort by our guys for sure.  Ingram, Sam, Ossai, Graham, Adimora, etc.  Loved seeing Jaquess(sp) LB bring the old school beefy LB back for a day.

As Griffin mentioned, we out schemed Utah.  Roach also mentioned in post game they basically learned a new defense the last few weeks.  Utah didnt seem prepared but then again we came out with a better scheme and intent.

Great way to end the season.  Hopefully we can find consistency next year

Funny how Naivar praises Orlando and said that he would not change the defensive scheme for the bowl game....well, that was BS and he changed it to perfection apparently.  

 

[MikeV73]

I think Naivar was baiting during the pregame press conference. He said we are not going to change from what Todd Orlando had set up. Said it was a good plan and they were going to stick with it. I’m not an expert but it didn’t look the same to me. Not just because of last night, but I have said prior that I would like for them to keep Naivar. He’s a good high energy coach and recruits really well. He could coach LB’s if Ash is going to coach safeties. 

Agree, didn’t read your post before my post above^^^