Common Man Prediction Thread – BAMA

[BWilk55]

Quinn doesn't have a leash. You saw what is behind him. I like Murphy but he is far from ready, but he's more ready than option 3. You jerk the leash, you're surrendering.

I agree, no leash now and no need to be concerned about swapping QBs at this juncture. 

I think even if this weekend is rough, quinn would need to continue to struggle and lay an egg in a big 12 loss for there to be any thought about making a change.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

If we see the same product we saw against Rice on Saturday it’s gonna be a long day. The thing is how long is Quinn’s leash if he can’t complete deep balls? He hasn’t improved in my opinion. 

Quinn has no leash. Last Saturday, he led the team on 3 consecutive TD drives then made way for Maalik to get some reps. Quinn is our QB. Embrace it.

 

[Austin Horn]

Quinn has no leash. Last Saturday, he led the team on 3 consecutive TD drives then made way for Maalik to get some reps. Quinn is our QB. Embrace it.

He’s gonna have to play better 

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

He’s gonna have to play better 

Milroe is on a shorter leash than Quinn

 

[Austin Horn]

Milroe is on a shorter leash than Quinn

We gonna learn about Quinn’s development on Saturday 

 

[NEOkHorn]

We gonna learn about Quinn’s development on Saturday 

Johnny, is that you?

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Johnny, is that you?

Idk, but he has 666 posts

 

[BruiseLee]

Quinn has no leash. Last Saturday, he led the team on 3 consecutive TD drives then made way for Maalik to get some reps. Quinn is our QB. Embrace it.

Quinn is going to embrace the hate! 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

We gonna learn about Quinn’s development on Saturday 

Ewers was 19 of 30 for 260 yards and three passing TDs and one rushing TD. Most importantly, he had no INTs or fumbles.

We need to step back from the ledge a bit.

We play at Bama next week and Ewers will be the best QB in the stadium that day.

 

[Coot]

Shadow material seeps into the ego. The Yang invades the Yin. Things fall apart. The center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. 

Bama 31 - 17 Texas

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Shadow material seeps into the ego. The Yang invades the Yin. Things fall apart. The center cannot hold. Mere anarchy is loosed upon the world. 

Bama 31 - 17 Texas

Reverse psychology. I see you Coot! 

 

[BWilk55]

The four outcome possibilities of this game and their impact going forward:

Big Loss, especially if Quinn and the offense continue to look off - We fall to the high teens in the rankings. Still with a defense that can carry us in the big 12 and with some progress from the offense we are still looking at a shot at the big 12 championship, perhaps with 2 big 12 losses. 

Tight loss - especially if the offense answers some of the concerns - low teens in rankings, favored in all games going forward and still the favorite for Big 12 champs

Tight win - the hype train takes off, Big 12 and CFP predictions looking better and better

Big win (least likely outcome) - the hype gets really wild. CFP favorite pick at that point. Recruits take major notice, etc.

Overall, even the worst outcome is not that bad. This weekend is pretty much a no lose situation for this program. With a loss, pretty much everything remains on the table though an ugly loss is going to get the fan base riled up and uneasy.

 

[RickyFlair]

I really want to believe but Saturday lowered my optimism. 
Our defense looks better than last year and Bama’s O will not be as good.

My major sticking point isn’t even Ewers (he did not impress me).

The Oline not mauling Rice on 4th down plays worries me. Regardless of the defensive alignment we should have imposed our will on their defensive front and we didn’t. 

We need to make a statement against Bama in the trenches. . If we can bully those guys at their place it will prove our mentality reflects our physical abilities. 

 

[Chapalahorn]

I think our defense gives Bama fits and the O does enough to win. Texas by 27-14

 

[Sirhornsalot]

From TFB today regarding Bama's win over Middle Tennessee State.

"Alabama’s top two running backs, Jase McClellan and Richard Young, totaled just 29 yards rushing on ten attempts inside the tackles per PFF.

On the back end, if you rewatch the Alabama game, any instance of Jalen Milroe looking off a defender would be the first of its kind. There are not many progressions. There are not many second reads. Texas can capitalize on that."

 

[Chapalahorn]

I just got a sure sign that we are going to win! I pulled a Cheeto out of the bag and it was in the shape of an almost perfect hookem!

 

[Coot]

I just got a sure sign that we are going to win! I pulled a Cheeto out of the bag and it was in the shape of an almost perfect hookem!

Synchronicity. The Universe speaks!

 

[83Dee]

Texas plays hard, Texas plays good.  But I don't yet trust Ewers.  My heart wants to pick Texas, but my head keeps reminding me that we don't hit open receivers. 

Texas 21  Two touchdowns, one 2 point conversion and three safeties (make up calls for last year). 
BAMA 28

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[hookemhorb]

I missed the first game so I don't know what everyone is talking about. Bad play in the first game of the season?!? not possible.  Didn't someone once say "Damn the steak knives. Full speed ahead". I'm sticking with my first week score. I got to be right sometime.

Texas 66

Opp. 13