*****GAME THREAD: #3 Texas Longhorns @ Arkansas*****

[DMAC]

We are just 3 games away from CFP now. At this point we will ride this out. I think we beat Kentucky but that game COULD be a gotcha game but I hope nothing less than 189-0 complete spanking of the hapless ags. The enjoyment of beating them in our reunion and 1 st year in SEC winning the conference would absolutely priceless

 

[Sunkist]

Game Manager QE3 can win us games but the defense will have to play really really well the rest of the way.

Great defenses with fast team speed can slow our screen and short game down significantly and also get pressure on QE3.

We need Blue to takeover as starter again soon but he needs to take care of the damn call. Wisner is a good RB but Blue has the speed to scare you.

With how little is left in the season, Sark will ride with QE3 especially if Quinn’s goal is to go to the draft. He can’t make a permanent change absent injury. Quinn deserves to play even if he doesn’t look great out there. He’s hurting his draft stock but if he has a great finish people may love him again.

With all that said, after 3 years here and a very experience oLine, I did not expect Quinn to look this average. We are winning though and he’s not costing us games even though some are more close than they need to be largely due to his play.

 

[General Hooker]

Game Manager QE3 can win us games but the defense will have to play really really well the rest of the way.

Great defenses with fast team speed can slow our screen and short game down significantly and also get pressure on QE3.

We need Blue to takeover as starter again soon but he needs to take care of the damn call. Wisner is a good RB but Blue has the speed to scare you.

With how little is left in the season, Sark will ride with QE3 especially if Quinn’s goal is to go to the draft. He can’t make a permanent change absent injury. Quinn deserves to play even if he doesn’t look great out there. He’s hurting his draft stock but if he has a great finish people may love him again.

With all that said, after 3 years here and a very experience oLine, I did not expect Quinn to look this average. We are winning though and he’s not costing us games even though some are more close than they need to be largely due to his play.

True that QE3 has way underperformed. But the O-line has been average to below average. They have disappointed through stupid drive killing penalties, missed assignments, and just flat getting beat. I expected a lot better than they have shown.

 

[PTA]

maybe Sark and Co is saving it all for aggy and afterward.

 

[DMAC]

True that QE3 has way underperformed. But the O-line has been average to below average. They have disappointed through stupid drive killing penalties, missed assignments, and just flat getting beat. I expected a lot better than they have shown.

Very true. There was a pretty good improvement penalty wise vs the pigs. I am a little surprised though with Banks Jr. He has given up some sacks and missed blocks.

 

[Sunkist]

True that QE3 has way underperformed. But the O-line has been average to below average. They have disappointed through stupid drive killing penalties, missed assignments, and just flat getting beat. I expected a lot better than they have shown.

I agree. They have not lived up to the high expectations.

 

[BruiseLee]

Very true. There was a pretty good improvement penalty wise vs the pigs. I am a little surprised though with Banks Jr. He has given up some sacks and missed blocks.

Some of those sacks were somewhat of a result of Quinn not having great pocket awareness (climbing in the pocket, etc.).

 

[hookemhorb]

I knew this was going to be an ugly win. Arkansas hates us like we hate ouSux but the feeling isn't mutual. Arkansas is not our arch-rival. So they were going to throw everything plus the kitchen sink at us. We did what we had to do--just win.

We play the teams on our schedule. We didn't make the schedule. Just like Missouri and the aggies. Neither of their schedules are that tough either but we are 9-1 and they aren't. I was under the impression that no SEC schedule was easy. or did it become "easier" when ouSux and we joined the SEC?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

 

[DMAC]

Since we are adding context. Arkansas is ranked 116th out of 133 in pass defense. Ole Miss destroyed the pigs 63-31. Comparing the offense and or QB this is glaring. We won and it was ugly but I will take it. The offense is struggling though and the defense is bailing them out. Thats the point. We have a offensive guru head coach, a decent OL, and NFL receivers. We should NOT be struggling like this against one of the worst pass defenses in the country. Rivalry or not.

Jaxson Dart vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
25/31	515	16.6	6	0	98.3
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
10	47	4.7	0	31
Quinn Ewers vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
20/32	176	5.5	2	0	62
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
5	-5	-1	0	4

 

[BruiseLee]

Since we are adding context. Arkansas is ranked 116th out of 133 in pass defense. Ole Miss destroyed the pigs 63-31. Comparing the offense and or QB this is glaring. We won and it was ugly but I will take it. The offense is struggling though and the defense is bailing them out. Thats the point. We have a offensive guru head coach, a decent OL, and NFL receivers. We should NOT be struggling like this against one of the worst pass defenses in the country. Rivalry or not.

Jaxson Dart vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
25/31	515	16.6	6	0	98.3
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
10	47	4.7	0	31
Quinn Ewers vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
20/32	176	5.5	2	0	62
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
5	-5	-1	0	4

This is discouraging and I definitely agree....why can't Sark fix what's going on with the offense? Yes we've been winning, but the lackluster offense is going to bite us in the ass when we play a good team like Georgia or even aggy

 

[DMAC]

This is discouraging and I definitely agree....why can't Sark fix what's going on with the offense? Yes we've been winning, but the lackluster offense is going to bite us in the ass when we play a good team like Georgia or even aggy

Ewers is slumping. Is he playing good enough to win, yes for now. Maybe he breaks out of it, I hope so. Sark has to see it but hes going to stick with him, I would probably as well as its too late but I am sure its a coaches loyalty thing. I remember in the pressers he got annoyed when reporters brought up Manning. BTW there is no doubt we spank the ags. Their losses are terrible and their LSU comeback win isnt great, just ask Florida. Georgia played their best game against us. I doubt they can replicate that.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Since we are adding context. Arkansas is ranked 116th out of 133 in pass defense. Ole Miss destroyed the pigs 63-31. Comparing the offense and or QB this is glaring. We won and it was ugly but I will take it. The offense is struggling though and the defense is bailing them out. Thats the point. We have a offensive guru head coach, a decent OL, and NFL receivers. We should NOT be struggling like this against one of the worst pass defenses in the country. Rivalry or not.

Jaxson Dart vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
25/31	515	16.6	6	0	98.3
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
10	47	4.7	0	31
Quinn Ewers vs pigs
C/ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	INT	QBR
20/32	176	5.5	2	0	62
Rushing
CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LONG
5	-5	-1	0	4

Did you look to see how many pigs missed that game on injury list?

Most of those returned for the Texas game.

 

[hookemhorb]

Ewers is slumping. Is he playing good enough to win, yes for now. Maybe he breaks out of it, I hope so. Sark has to see it but hes going to stick with him, I would probably as well as its too late but I am sure its a coaches loyalty thing. I remember in the pressers he got annoyed when reporters brought up Manning. BTW there is no doubt we spank the ags. Their losses are terrible and their LSU comeback win isnt great, just ask Florida. Georgia played their best game against us. I doubt they can replicate that.

I'm not going to argue about Ewers. He's not playing to the level he has been. I agree with that.

But I don't believe Manning is the best option. Ewers gives us the best option to win, now. Manning may be a better athlete and may be come a much better QB than Ewers, but right now, he isn't ready. Manning is a better runner but he gets sacked when blitzed. Why? because he misses reads. His short game isn't as good as Ewers. Which means blitzing him and forcing a quick, short pass is probably best for a defense. Can he pick up team's disguising defenses? I'm just not convinced he has the experience to give us the best chance to win.

 

[DMAC]

Did you look to see how many pigs missed that game on injury list?

Most of those returned for the Texas game.

@Sirhornsalot
Didnt check it to be fair. I think we all beating around the bush here though. We won, i get it. I would rather win ugly than lose but lets be real. I am only pointing out the obvious stats and performances of our offense and specifically our QB. Bobby burton did. He gave Ewers a D+ and would have been an "F" except for he didnt throw any picks. Dont quote me here but I believe they said something like the last 2 games the offenses gained like 950 yards on the pigs but our offense with NFL talent can only manage what 200? Sorry too busy to look it up but you get my point.

@hookemhorb
I disagree. What is it exactly that Ewers is doing right now that makes you believe he gives us the best option? Obviously you will probably say hes experienced. Experience in what exactly? Taking sacks? Holding the ball too long? Maybe its not throwing picks, well to be fair he doesn't seem to be able to complete many passes beyond 5 yards so at least there is a less of a chance of an INT. So where is he benefiting the team? His QBR has tanked over last year. A lot of his sacks are self induced. Don't take my word that's from Burton. Ewers averaged 5 yards per completion I believe. This is championship material?

Sure Manning is young but what we all saw he is better now than any game we have seen since Ewers came back. Better mobility, better rushes, better long ball, whats not to like? He opens up the RPO, hes not going to break in two from a sack. Hes bigger, stronger, faster, and more confident I think the whole hes too young crap thing is wildly overblown. Hes twice the QB Ewers is and if that statement gets fans twisted, oh well. BTW what sacks are you talking about that Manning keeps taking? The Georgia game? I get it you are saying Manning doesn't pick up defenses. Where is this coming from? Where has he been exploited? Which game? If Ewers is an experienced QB who can does he actually take advantage of it? Its one thing to recognize it but its useless if you cant exploit it. Ewers holds the ball too long, his footwork is terrible and his deep ball is awful. I don't get it. Its like saying this 90 year old chick has more sexual experience but I wont tap that give me the 20-30 year old every time (Mrs DMAC might kill me for that one).

I just find this entire conversation comical at best. Ewers is barely average at best right now. As I mentioned its too late now but Manning isn't a typical freshman. Hes a RS who studies the game and has a better feel for the game than Ewers does.

BTW I want to make it clear. I am not hating on the kid. I am just stating the obvious. Obviously I am in high regard of Manning. Ewers has had some great games...last year. Not seeing much to get excited about right now though. His draft status is actually lower right now than last year I believe. There is even talk about him coming back again. lmao He is the weakest link on this team right now bar none. If we are going to compete for natty he better break out of his slump. There will come a game where the defense is playing poorly and running game is non effective and Ewers will need to step up. It will happen and if he is still off target and tripping on blades of grass then it wont end well. I am just stating the consensus. Its been talked about by many. The only people who seem to have a problem with it are being willfully blind imo. Sorry for the long read.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

@Sirhornsalot
Didnt check it to be fair. I think we all beating around the bush here though. We won, i get it. I would rather win ugly than lose but lets be real. I am only pointing out the obvious stats and performances of our offense and specifically our QB. Bobby burton did. He gave Ewers a D+ and would have been an "F" except for he didnt throw any picks. Dont quote me here but I believe they said something like the last 2 games the offenses gained like 950 yards on the pigs but our offense with NFL talent can only manage what 200? Sorry too busy to look it up but you get my point.

Burton said the after 24 hrs from end of game that when he saw the tape again, he had much less to criticize the offense with. He kinda went into some of that today.

He does acknowledge that Ewers has been in a funk of sorts. Ewers needs to step up. This week may be a good confidence builder for him.

 

[DMAC]

Burton said the after 24 hrs from end of game that when he saw the tape again, he had much less to criticize the offense with. He kinda went into some of that today.

He does acknowledge that Ewers has been in a funk of sorts. Ewers needs to step up. This week may be a good confidence builder for him.

Burton probably caught some bad vibes from the fans or staff. Just my guess.

I hope so man. Dude needs an injection of confidence. I think its affecting his decisions and reads. Maybe over thinking it. Just play ball man.

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Burton probably caught some bad vibes from the fans or staff. Just my guess.

I hope so man. Dude needs an injection of confidence. I think its affecting his decisions and reads. Maybe over thinking it. Just play ball man.

I think you'll see a correlation between his good footwork and when he falls back on bad habits. When he's got good footwork, the results are so much better. I'm sure Sark is on it tho

 

[Baron]

Yea true on that. It’s ok to differ on opinions. I’m not trying to convince anyone. Just stating my concerns. Sometimes by biggest issue with coaches is their loyalty to players. Like Donte Foreman sitting behind Gray when Foreman was absolutely far better. I said the same thing back then only to have folks come to bat for Gray. Obviously when Foreman took over it was painfully obvious he was better than Gray. Makes you wonder why coaches pick Gray over Foreman? Btw coaches including sark make dumbass decisions all the time. Taking a FG off the board and whiffing on 4th down or not accepting that holding call on pigs last game. Only give up a first down. He’s not immune to dumbass decisions

I think Sark's loyalty to players is what has allowed him to build the culture at Texas. Was it Ewer's fault that Texas lost to Georgia? No. The whole team contributed to that loss. As long as Ewers doesn't outright lose a game, the players will appreciate how Sark runs his starters.

 

[DMAC]

I think Sark's loyalty to players is what has allowed him to build the culture at Texas. Was it Ewer's fault that Texas lost to Georgia? No. The whole team contributed to that loss. As long as Ewers doesn't outright lose a game, the players will appreciate how Sark runs his starters.

If thats true then Strong the players coach should have won a NC or atleast changed the culture. My point is takes more than loyalty to players to build a culture. There tons of coaches who get canned that were immensely loyal to their players. Cant remember his name but the players threw a fit when the last Iowa State coach got canned. They are more successful now, well somewhat.