Let's talk football (Game week staff chat)

[Hookemfan91]

I saw in another site that Oklahoma is going south with Anthony Hines. Due to numbers. Any truth to that?

 

[Bear19]

Only way to go is up right? I think they will be better. There are still some questions that stop me from calling it significant.

That's not what I wanted to hear but unfortunately also what I believe.

 

[Mike Roach]

I saw in another site that Oklahoma is going south with Anthony Hines. Due to numbers. Any truth to that?

I've been saying this for a bit as I've heard the same things.

 

[TexExSpur]

Not from what we understand

Reading between the lines yesterday, I'm leaning SB has won the team and with both QB's playing, it really doesn't matter.  But, the tale tall clue, is/was...The starter will be THE starter and get the most action moving forward and we all know a particular goal line package is unlikely to go away.  With that being said, the running game will be the bread and butter of this offense. 

 

[CoachEmUp64]

How many true freshman see action on Sunday vs ND? And which ones don't see the field at all in game 1?

 

[Mike Roach]

How many true freshman see action on Sunday vs ND? And which ones don't see the field at all in game 1?

Let me think on this

 

[oldhorn2]

I dont know about that, but I have finally convinced myself that ND will NOT be able to stop our running game. I have also convinced myself that we WILL be able to do a much better job than last year in controlling their ground game. Fact is, since I am now only taking my own advice I have decided that this game might not even be close.

 

[Chris Flanagan]

I'll say yes

Lies! Hot dog is a hot dog.

 

[PeteA422]

Lies! Hot dog is a hot dog.

 

[Slimer]

Yes or No: if we beat ND, we get a commitment shortly after.

 

[Mike Roach]

Yes or No: if we beat ND, we get a commitment shortly after.

I'll say yes

 

[Bigger in TX]

What made you put in the crystal balls for Dobbins, Browning, and Wilson today?

 

[Grandpa Zorro]

Does it really matter to ND who our QB is?  Are CS and staff really trying to confuse ND and their game prep or are they just screwing with the media?

 

[Mike Roach]

What made you put in the crystal balls for Dobbins, Browning, and Wilson today?

Daniel Seahorn and I just got access to do CB's and I went with Intel we have at this time. I feel pretty strong on Browning, somewhat strong on Dobbins, and a slight edge with Marvin.

 

[texbound]

If Notre Dame left South Bend on a train traveling at a speed of 90mph and Chris Warren was running on the same track towards them, would they be able to stop him?

Seriously, how do you see our WRs matching up with the ND secondary (provided the OL gives whichever QB the time)?  IMO, I see the Horns with a HUGE advantage in that area.  On the other side, how does the Horns secondary matchup with the ND WRs?

 

[Mike Roach]

If Notre Dame left South Bend on a train traveling at a speed of 90mph and Chris Warren was running on the same track towards them, would they be able to stop him?

Seriously, how do you see our WRs matching up with the ND secondary (provided the OL gives whichever QB the time)? IMO, I see the Horns with a HUGE advantage in that area. On the other side, how does the Horns secondary matchup with the ND WRs?

That's the best matchup for Texas. Notre Dame is weakest in the secondary. If a quarterback can get them the ball they can do some damage.

 

[Bob Barker 007]

Texas has come out very flat the past couple of seasons in big games, including Notre Dame, TCU, and Iowa State. Does the level of preparedness appear better than the last two years, or are we in for another letdown? I personally feel like the team will play well from the start, but I still have some concerns. 

 

[Mike Roach]

Texas has come out very flat the past couple of seasons in big games, including Notre Dame, TCU, and Iowa State. Does the level of preparedness appear better than the last two years, or are we in for another letdown? I personally feel like the team will play well from the start, but I still have some concerns. 

That's one of the biggest questions for me on this team.  There's really no way to know, but there is more confidence in the building.

 

[Mike Roach]

Does it really matter to ND who our QB is?  Are CS and staff really trying to confuse ND and their game prep or are they just screwing with the media?

Probably a little bit of both

 

[Mike Roach]

Let me think on this

I sat down to talk about this and I thought I'd break it down this way.

Will Definitely Play

Shane Buechele

Devin Duvernay

Collin Johnson

Zach Shackelford

Gerald Wilbon

D'Andre Christmas

Will Probably Play

Brandon Jones

Jordan Elliott

Jean Delance

Kyle Porter

Denzel Okafor

Lil'Jordan Humphrey

Malcolm Roach

Might Play

Erick Fowler

Jeffrey McCulloch

Chris Daniels

Chris Brown

Eric Cuffee

Davion Curtis

Probable Redshirts

Reggie Hemphill

Demarco Boyd

Peyton Aucoin

Tope Imade

Patrick Hudson

Marcel Southall

Donovan Duvernay

JP Urquidez

Andrew Fitzgerald