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[Juan]

Jackson is a UH guy.

Has issues with UT as well.

However, he also served as Chris Ogbonnaya's foster father or near to that. It's an interesting story, check it out some time.

 

[tshirtfan12]

It drives me crazy how the media has spun this entire HC search. The media forcibly puts every great coach in a spotlight by hounding them about whether they wanted to go to Texas-- whether interested or not. Most of these big name coaches were, or are, involved in bowl games, or playoffs. No coach is going to come out and say, "Well yes I'm very interested, and yes I don't mind blowing off my current commitments, or having my players and staff be massively sidetracked by my interest in UT."There isn't a coach out there, with big games with their current team, that's going to say that while entrenched in there own immediate priorities.

So then the media spins it as bc coaches are saying no, that Texas is suddenly an unwanted program and a job nobody wants. Are you kidding me?!?!

I can't wait for the years to come when the story changes to what a great job Coach Strong is doing and what a great fit he's been at Texas.

If the media had a collective hole, I'd tell them where to shove it. We are Texas, and it's our time. Hook'em.

Media? Have you read any of these boards the last month?

 

[Juan]

There is a better account somewhere of the story I referenced above, this one is best i could find --

http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Justice-It-s-hard-not-to-pull-for-Texans-RB-2080149.php

"Some sports broadcasting or writing," he said. "Matt probably had a great affect on me."
KBME's Matt Jackson and Ogbonnaya became friends when both attended Southminster Presbyterian Church in Missouri City. After the death of Ogbonnaya's brothers, Jackson and his family helped the Ogbonnaya family get through their tough times.

" We grew up together in the church," Ogbonnaya said. "When my dad used to go to Nigeria, Matt would come over and take care of us. When I lost my brothers, he was a very instrumental part of our family. We've been very close."

Ifegwu Ogbonnaya, 19, was killed in an accident in 2002, and Jonathan Ogbonnaya, 14, died three months later during a pickup basketball game.

"I was there with him and tried to administer CPR," Chris Ogbonnaya said. "I did everything I could."

He has four surviving brothers and sisters, and a father to whom he is close. They comforted one another as did Jackson and his family. But Chris Ogbonnaya was smothered by grief for a long time.

 

[Alouha27]

Jackson is a UH guy.Has issues with UT as well.

However, he also served as Chris Ogbonnaya's foster father or near to that. It's an interesting story, check it out some time.

That must be it cuz this cat dogged out CS.

 

[whatthewhat]

Probably the same guys who would've ripped NS if it had been him. 'He's old, can't handle the spread, etc.'

 

[Randolph Duke]

Houston sports radio isn't the greatest job at the moment. The Texans were the worst team in the NFL, the Astros were the worst team in MLB, the Rockets are a team no one cares about, the Aeros left town because they were ignored, U of H hasn't done anything since any of us can remember and Rice football is the most successful team in the city. Those guys have two options, perform on-air fellatio on Johny Douchebag or rip on the Longhorns. The best and brightest in sports radio isn't found in Houston. I guarantee you that if those guys were to interview Strong in person, the interview would be a slobbering love fest. Crappy sorts guys take shots behind the backs of individuals but don't dare say the same things to their face. Its called "chickensh!t."

 

[Juan]

Media? Have you read any of these boards the last month?

This is a valid point. I have been thinking of bringing it up too, but just did not want to engage in the ensuing endless debate.

Short memories can be pretty damn handy I guess.

 

[Epictetus]

Said Texas had to "settle" and that Strong was no where near the top of the list

Basically, we are flying under the radar. For some.

 

[Bfennell]

This is a valid point. I have been thinking of bringing it up too, but just did not want to engage in the ensuing endless debate.Short memories can be pretty damn handy I guess.

I apologize for the negativity and the ranting. You and tshirtfan raise a logical point amongst a divided fan base. Bit of a button pusher I suppose.

Ultimately any questioning of the coaching desicion will be decided on the field. I'm grateful for the change, and look foward to what Coach Strong brings to the program. Exciting times, Hook'em.

 

[Alouha27]

Basically, we are flying under the radar. For some.

That's a damn good way to look at it!

 

[HornEsch]

Honestly I could care less at this point. No matter who we picked they would raise a bunch of BS. There is only one way to get them to shut up and that is to get Texas back to where is is supposed to be, at the top. Let's face it we have fallen down the ranks in our own state because of a perfect mix of a program that got too comfortable, a rival moving to the SEC and lucking out with flamboyant Heisman winner, and an up and coming "never has been".

We have to take that back, we have to earn it. Until then they are going to say whatever they want.

 

[utparothed]

The last time I listened to ESPN Houston they spent 45 minutes begging a lady to let them take a picture of her in a red bikini in front of their studio Christmas tree. The pic was okay but listening to them beg was the most pitiful thing I've heard on "sports" radio. If you want real sports talk in Houston you listen to Charlie Pallilo, after that it's slim pickings.

Here's the pic for the curious.

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[Alouha27]

The last time I listened to ESPN Houston they spent 45 minutes begging a lady to let them take a picture of her in a red bikini in front of their studio Christmas tree. The pic was okay but listening to them beg was the most pitiful thing I've heard on "sports" radio. If you want real sports talk in Houston you listen to Charlie Pallilo, after that it's slim pickings.

Here's the pic for the curious.

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lmao...I'm diggin' the chic though!

 

[Juan]

If you want real sports talk in Houston you listen to Charlie Pallilo, after that it's slim pickings.

Charlie is smartest guy on radio even if he is a bit pedantic at times.

And we also got the voice of SEC Guy and Coach Brown on a Mobile.

And we were the original inventors of Coach Slocum on a Mobile. Who else does this type of local, original, in house content? This one goes back to 2002.

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[paidinfull23]

Houston sports radio might be a tad above Austin sports radio.

When I travel, I only listen to DFW sports radio, it's just on another level.

 

[CCausey11]

I'm cool with all of that talk. As I've said before I went to college with Charlie. He's got a pretty large chip on his shoulder from stuff like this for years. It just motivates him even more. Let em talk, they don't like us anyway!

 

[monarch]

...e... extreme views often do not compute.

...s... social outcast whenever it comes to texas interest.

...p... probably the real reason that we harbor the lhn, is because they all know that texas is where the money is.

...n... never ever place your trust and well being upon "espn".

 

[Juan]

 

[Davharjac]

I like ESPN 97.5, they are laid back, the Blitz, the show w the chick in her bikini is one of my favorites, they are crude at best, but they don't try to hide it. They refer to themselves as degenerates. Some people don't like it as much because they want more sports, meh, they're good entertainment. I do enjoy streaming the Horn up there in Austin..I was a little bummed that they let Sean go..

 

[Alouha27]

I like ESPN 97.5, they are laid back, the Blitz, the show w the chick in her bikini is one of my favorites, they are crude at best, but they don't try to hide it. They refer to themselves as degenerates. Some people don't like it as much because they want more sports, meh, they're good entertainment. I do enjoy streaming the Horn up there in Austin..I was a little bummed that they let Sean go..

I like the Blitz as well. They are crude but make no apologies for who they are. And they're usually pretty much spot on with thier assesments. And if they're wrong they will tell you, oh well we blew it. To me that is better than catering to the masses like some sports personalities.