Common Man Prediction Thread – UT vs The Tortilla Terrorists

[NEOkHorn]

We will see if this is truly a different Texas team with a tough and very hostile environment. Don't think Tech has the QB talent to do what UTSA did last week and I expect the K-Pat combo to be prepared. Texas starts better than last week and pulls away in the 2nd half to leave the techsters crying in their masks. 48-24 Horns.

 

[texbound]

Alabama punched Texas in the mouth and we responded, but that was at home. Texas will be punched in the mouth again, but in a hostile environment. Where it goes from there is anyone's guess. The last three or four games played in tortilla flats were one score games.

Texas 44

Tech 38

I'm glad it's a hostile environment in the afternoon and not at night. Strange things happen in Lubbock after dark.

I think Card can manage the game, but he has to hit on a couple of deep shots this week to get TT to back off the LOS.  Really need to get Worthy going, inject some A. Hall in the mix and of course work the middle with Whittington. Absolutely need to leverage the outside speed this week.  Then come back with some Sanders in the flat and screen game.  That should give Bijan and Rojo all they need to work.  Main thing for Card is to make a quick decision on his throws or tuck and run.  Can not hold on to the ball and get behind the chains.

Also, Sark doesn't need to get fancy with play calling.  Keep it simple and execute. As a coach I know you have grand plans and want to see something creative work, but simple is the key on the road. 

Defense needs to press the WRs and make things very tough for their QB as he is prone to INTs.  Don't let him get confidence with short throws.  Contain, contain, contain.  Make the QB feel as though he is in a phone booth.

I'm always nervous for road games so I will go:

Texas 1

TT 0

Nah, Texas 38

TT 17

 

[BruiseLee]

Main thing for Card is to make a quick decision on his throws or tuck and run.  Can not hold on to the ball and get behind the chains.

THIS.

It's when Card sits back and gets the deer in the headlights look is when he gets in trouble.

 

[Bear19]

IMHO, Ewers playing in this game would mean Card goes down.  They have to allow time for the AC joint to heal, even if it's less than a grade 1 separation.  One good hit and you risk significant damage.

It is not the AC joint. It is the sternoclavicular joint which is slightly left to the bottom of the throat.

Heals faster.

 

[TB14]

Texas has covered 3 straight games. Rarely do teams cover 4 in a row. They are currently 7 point favorites. 

 

[Coot]

Texas 38 - 24 Tech

I think Card will start and if he manages the game well, Texas should win. I think Tech will learn from UTSA and run those same quick game passes. Hopefully Texas defense learned something from that game as well.

 

[doc longhorn]

In both the SWC and the Big 12, Texas has always been "the game" for our opponents.  This year is special, however.  This "The game" will most likely be the last for them.  It's kinda sad, actually.

IMO, at least a couple of Big 12 teams will drop back into a level that I hate to see happen.  TCU, Tech, KU, Baylor and don't even mention the new Big 12 additions.

So, here we are with the final Techie game, and they will be busting a gut to beat us.

It won't happen -

Texas - 52

Tech 17

 

[Huskie1]

Texas 38 - 24 Tech

I think Card will start and if he manages the game well, Texas should win. I think Tech will learn from UTSA and run those same quick game passes. Hopefully Texas defense learned something from that game as well.

A 1 point win is all we need. ?

 

[North Texas Golfer]

Here's your stat of the week. 

Since 2008, Texas's best record on the road against a B12 opponent is 6-1. 

Almost forgot. That 6-1 record is in Lubbock ?

 

[NEOkHorn]

Here's your stat of the week. 

Since 2008, Texas's best record on the road against a B12 opponent is 6-1. 

Almost forgot. That 6-1 record is in Lubbock ?

 

[david ficken]

Interesting to see if the defense is focus is back. They seemed unfocused at times last week. If Watts plays better and Ovie stays at the edge while rushing the passer it could be a long day for the tech QB.  

Can the offense get back to week one with looking for the TE and the swing passes to the RBs to put pressure on the 2nd and 3rd string LBs that tech will have to use as they are down 2 LBs.  

Texas -- 42

tech--  20

 

[bctex1106]

I'm gonna go 27-23 Horns. Still don't completely trust Card to move the ball all that well just yet. Hostile environment will be interesting. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Here's your stat of the week. 

Since 2008, Texas's best record on the road against a B12 opponent is 6-1. 

Almost forgot. That 6-1 record is in Lubbock ?

There's your annexation of Puerto Rico right there.. Good find. I almost think you knew that off the top of your head. lol

 

[Sirhornsalot]

When the tortillas start flying in mass, they are kinda pretty if you look at it right. lol It would also mean Texas is kicking their ass.

 

[BWilk55]

Also, Sark doesn't need to get fancy with play calling.  Keep it simple and execute. As a coach I know you have grand plans and want to see something creative work, but simple is the key on the road. 

I disagree, our offense is at it's best the fancier Sark gets. Rod Babers really harped on this all of last year, that Sark wouldn't use as many "cheat codes" in the 2nd halves of games. By cheat codes he means things like unique formations, personnel groups, pre-snap motions, RPOs. We would do a ton of those things on the opening script and most of the first half and then just revert to vanilla offense in the 2nd half.

This year, Sark is sprinkling those things in throughout. Pay attention to the offense sets and you will see a ton of personnel packages (including 3 RB sets!), of course the wildcat with ROJO, crazy formations like diamond or the Go-Go sets.

 

[BWilk55]

Non score related predictions:

Texas will secure 2 interceptions in this game. This QB is a bit careless with the ball and will make some ill advised throws. Texas' DBs take advantage.

We connect on two TD passes over 25 yards, at least 1 of these to Worthy - even if Card is the QB. This Tech defense is prone to give up the big play

 

[Eastexhorn]

Simple or fancy if Texas can not line up and out do TT, they are not as good s we think.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Simple or fancy if Texas can not line up and out do TT, they are not as good s we think.

We lost one game to Tech with a Crabtree miracle with a team that was one of our best teams ever.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Yes and TCU and Gibbs beat a much better Texas team 7-0.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Yes and TCU and Gibbs beat a much better Texas team 7-0.

But Texas wasn't as good as you had thought they were . . . ?