Santa Gertrudis
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Y'all-
I have to admit, I thought we would come out sluggish, waller thru the muck of a night game at West Virginia and their raucous fans, and eek out a game at the end. Well we did just that BUT we lost 2 key players while doing it. Nevertheless, give these players and coaches their due- they are a gutty group and they seemed destined to not be denied. We'll sure find out this up-coming Saturday against Okie State in Austin when we step-up a weight class in opponent (but keep in mind, WVU handed Okie State their first loss of the season in Morgantown!). Is an OT victory against a Team that is not even .500 and is 2-5 a great achievement for a team that consists of 4* & 5* players throughout the lineup a major accomplishment? Ordinarily no but with the way this season has twisted and turned, losing key personnel during the game and earlier throughout the year, then YES! This is a big accomplishment! At the end of the day we are 7-2 and 6-0 in Big 12 play. Did ANY of you out there after the ole Miss game think we would be 7-2 at this point of the season? I didn't! Do I think Mack has "righted the ship" and deserves to come back in '14? REALLY?!
On to observations:
1. Case McCoy may look awkward at QB. The guy's skill set and mechanics at this level are questionable at best however the kid has his Big Brother's Football Mind. Case is like the dorky kid that doesn't know he's a dork- he aint afraid to go up and ask the Head Cheerleader to go to Prom with him. You HAVE to love a kid with balls like that! GOD BLESS THAT KID! He is a freaking "gunslinger" with a "Devil May Care Attitude!" Something I was describing Kliff Kingsbury's QB's as having 3 weeks earlier. Case McCoy stood in there and made plays at critical junctures of the game! McCoy FINALLY had passing stats that looked like his older brother's last night (283 YDS, 3 TD's, & just 1 INT) The 1 INT came early in the game. During the 2nd half, McCoy was nails and he delivered last night in crunch time- BIG TIME!
2. As good as our defense was in the 1st half they were suspect AT BEST in the 2nd half. Despite getting 5 turnovers last night, I think I counted the defense giving up 9 explosive plays- what is up with that? Nevertheless, at the end of the game when they needed to show up in OT, they showed up and flexed their muscle and got us the "W" in OT.
3. Our offensive line struggled at times in the running game but we still amassed 435 yards in total offense (283 passing, 152 rushing).
4. Last night, Craig Way said that our receivers put the team on their collective shoulders and led us to victory- I COULD NOT AGREE MORE. The timely catches by Mike Davis and Shipley were game savers. Davis' TD catch came at just the right time to keep us in the game. His later catch when he got blasted afterwards was GUTTY! Davis ended up with 3 catches for 91 yards and 1 TD. Jaxson Shipley's timely key catches helped salvage our Big 12 Championship hopes. Shipley was just nails all night long winding up with 7 catches for 82 yards and his first TD of the season. If I am Nick Saban or Art Briles or Urban Meyer or whoever, Darrell Wyatt is the ONE coach I retain on my staff.
5. Even with 435 yards of total offense, I am STILL not convinced that Major is comfortable calling plays early-on in a game. How in the Hell we walk away with just 6 points when having the ball spotted inside the 10 yard line not once but twice because of timely turnovers by our defense is just unacceptable. Imagine how much of a let-down that is to the defense when they go out and do their job and the only thing you can repay them with is with a minimal 3 points for each turnover? That is disheartening and UNACCEPTABLE! To his credit, Major sure came on when it became a shoot-out and he HAD to throw the ball. With Case becoming more comfortable (and effective) throwing the ball down the field, I think we need to open things up more early-on in a game which makes things easier to run the ball early-on as well. Like everyone else, Major is progressing at his job as well. For a guy that is auditioning for his next gig, e will find out over the next 3 weeks how far he has progressed.
6. Mack just seems comfortable in his skin. Even on the sideline he looks comfortable and enjoying the moment. After carefully watching Mack Brown over the past 15 season, he looks to me like a man that realizes that he is on his way out and retiring at the end of the season. Mack seems to just be taking it all in and simply enjoying the ride while it is still going on. If that is the case, I sure hope he enjoys every moment of his coaching career winding down. On the flip side, IF he has delusions of grandeur then.. Well then that's another story altogether!
7. Why do we seem to ALWAYS come out flat in games and have to sustain the blows of what our opposition does and then adjust accordingly? Why we don't come out and impose our will on our opposition from the opening kick is beyond me. I do realize that there is more importance on QB talent and play more than in any other time in the History of Football. Much of the blame lies with the play of Case McCoy. Rarely does the guy come out on fire. Contrast that with Johnny Football. Say what you want but that kid comes to ball EVERY week! Nevertheless, even with Vince. Even with Colt. Even with Simms. We ALWAYS seem to see what the opposing defense was going to give us instead of just going out there and imposing our will.
8. I know I am speaking the obvious but we sure need Johnathan Gray and Chris Whaley back before this final 3 game gauntlet.
9. Steve Edmond is really coming along as a LB. Sure, he had some tough moments. But he had some key, great moments as well.
10. Why we have a full time TE's Coach yet we don't have a full time Special Teams' Coach is beyond me. I know I've said this several times before but I sure hope our next HC hires a FULL TIME Special Teams' Coach.
11. Major sure looks annoyed or put-out in these post game interviews. Taking an antagonstic approach with the media is a losing proposition with the media.
12. Cedric Reed & Jackson Jeffcoat working together as a tandem will be missed next season. Those guys and just wreaking havoc at the Defensive End position.
13. I really like Greg Robinson at DC. Yes we did have some defensive let-downs but the guy gives credit where credit is due to the opposition. He admits where his squad messed-up. He is a grown man and in contrast to Major, he handles the post game questions by the media in a professional, mature manner.
14. Dana Holgerson does NOT have the brand that I would want the University of Texas to be associated with. I realize he is a young, bright, offensive mind but in contrast his disheveled appearance is much like that of a drunk that just came off of a 3 day binge. I would want NO part of it as a University and knowing what I know of Holgerson, I have to question Oliver Luck's decision-making in hiring Luck as HC. That would have been a "red flag" for me if I was on the AD Selection Committee.
15. This may upset Nick, but one of the houses Terry was looking at recently was a friend of mine's home in Austin. Asking price: $6.5M 8,000 sq ft pad.
16. Fair or not, Will Muschamp is in a World of Hurt right now. Injuries or not, after 3 seasons Foley has some decisions to make. Wouldn't that be neat to see WM reunited with his mentor NS is Austin of all places?
17. Muschamp or not, Derek Mason is my choice for next DC at the 40 Acres. What that guy is doing with the talent he has at Stanford is just incredible. Once those guys hit you they stick. There are no broken tackles with that squad!
18. Saban may be upset with Tom & Steve Hicks BUT that doesn't change the dynamics of Saban's financial opportunities should he come to Austin to finish his coaching career. I would expect Steve Patterson to now be the intermediary between BMD's and Sexton/Saban going forward and for things to get DRAMATICALLY quieter than before. As a matter of fact, this is COMPLETE speculation on my part however despite everything that Mack has said about Nick and not wanting Saban to win with Mack's players, I think at the end of the day Mack be a good soldier. I think Mack will work in tandem with the transition of Saban to Austin to be much like that of one President from a previous administration (same party or not) bringing the President-Elect up to speed on outstanding issues facing the Nation. I am sure at the end of the day, for $2.75M Brown would play nicely with Saban.
19. If I am looking for a Head Coach and Saban balks or becomes too much a prima donna, I would NOT hesitate to throw my hat in the Art Briles & Kevin Sumlin sweepstakes. Both of those guys would be a HUGE improvement over what we have today. Sumlin can freaking flat-out recruit but keep in mind the program Sumlin took over at UH was built brick by brick by Art Briles. Either one is a HR. Whoever it is, this guy needs to "hit the ground running." We have lost a LOT of ground in Texas to schools from the SEC- we have to do this thing right and there is not a doubt in my mind that we will. Nice little run by Mack's squad and all but at the end of the day our program is sitting in the same place that it was earlier in the season. Our program has little "juice" with recruits right now. The ONLY thing that can change that is a massive overall beginning at the top and that means MACK BROWN!
20. I LOVE seeing TCU struggle like they have in the Big 12. I like seeing West Virginia struggle like they have in the Big 12. For years these lightweights have been the "media darlings" and I absolutely LOVE seeing them being exposed for the frauds that they are/were. On the flip side, it shows you that we surely didn't upgrade our conference by bringing these turds into the Conference when replacing Aggy, Nebraska, Mizzou, & CU. I really wonder with a new regime running the AD, combined with IMG, LHN, & ESPN responsibilities how much longer we can continue to be part of this Conference.
That's all I got for now. Last night was one of the best games that I've seen this season. This was a GUTTY performance by our guys but at the end of the day. There is NO DOUBT that this was a game that will be remembered for years to come and how we hung around and pulled the game out in OT in the end! It was a CLUTCH performance in a HOSTILE environment. It was US against the World! That being said, is that really the type of performance we should expect from one of the most highly paid staff's in the Nation with a roster comprised of 4* & 5* recruits when going against a program with 2* & 3* recruits and a limited budget for coaching staff? Probably not.
Hook 'em!
SG
I have to admit, I thought we would come out sluggish, waller thru the muck of a night game at West Virginia and their raucous fans, and eek out a game at the end. Well we did just that BUT we lost 2 key players while doing it. Nevertheless, give these players and coaches their due- they are a gutty group and they seemed destined to not be denied. We'll sure find out this up-coming Saturday against Okie State in Austin when we step-up a weight class in opponent (but keep in mind, WVU handed Okie State their first loss of the season in Morgantown!). Is an OT victory against a Team that is not even .500 and is 2-5 a great achievement for a team that consists of 4* & 5* players throughout the lineup a major accomplishment? Ordinarily no but with the way this season has twisted and turned, losing key personnel during the game and earlier throughout the year, then YES! This is a big accomplishment! At the end of the day we are 7-2 and 6-0 in Big 12 play. Did ANY of you out there after the ole Miss game think we would be 7-2 at this point of the season? I didn't! Do I think Mack has "righted the ship" and deserves to come back in '14? REALLY?!
On to observations:
1. Case McCoy may look awkward at QB. The guy's skill set and mechanics at this level are questionable at best however the kid has his Big Brother's Football Mind. Case is like the dorky kid that doesn't know he's a dork- he aint afraid to go up and ask the Head Cheerleader to go to Prom with him. You HAVE to love a kid with balls like that! GOD BLESS THAT KID! He is a freaking "gunslinger" with a "Devil May Care Attitude!" Something I was describing Kliff Kingsbury's QB's as having 3 weeks earlier. Case McCoy stood in there and made plays at critical junctures of the game! McCoy FINALLY had passing stats that looked like his older brother's last night (283 YDS, 3 TD's, & just 1 INT) The 1 INT came early in the game. During the 2nd half, McCoy was nails and he delivered last night in crunch time- BIG TIME!
2. As good as our defense was in the 1st half they were suspect AT BEST in the 2nd half. Despite getting 5 turnovers last night, I think I counted the defense giving up 9 explosive plays- what is up with that? Nevertheless, at the end of the game when they needed to show up in OT, they showed up and flexed their muscle and got us the "W" in OT.
3. Our offensive line struggled at times in the running game but we still amassed 435 yards in total offense (283 passing, 152 rushing).
4. Last night, Craig Way said that our receivers put the team on their collective shoulders and led us to victory- I COULD NOT AGREE MORE. The timely catches by Mike Davis and Shipley were game savers. Davis' TD catch came at just the right time to keep us in the game. His later catch when he got blasted afterwards was GUTTY! Davis ended up with 3 catches for 91 yards and 1 TD. Jaxson Shipley's timely key catches helped salvage our Big 12 Championship hopes. Shipley was just nails all night long winding up with 7 catches for 82 yards and his first TD of the season. If I am Nick Saban or Art Briles or Urban Meyer or whoever, Darrell Wyatt is the ONE coach I retain on my staff.
5. Even with 435 yards of total offense, I am STILL not convinced that Major is comfortable calling plays early-on in a game. How in the Hell we walk away with just 6 points when having the ball spotted inside the 10 yard line not once but twice because of timely turnovers by our defense is just unacceptable. Imagine how much of a let-down that is to the defense when they go out and do their job and the only thing you can repay them with is with a minimal 3 points for each turnover? That is disheartening and UNACCEPTABLE! To his credit, Major sure came on when it became a shoot-out and he HAD to throw the ball. With Case becoming more comfortable (and effective) throwing the ball down the field, I think we need to open things up more early-on in a game which makes things easier to run the ball early-on as well. Like everyone else, Major is progressing at his job as well. For a guy that is auditioning for his next gig, e will find out over the next 3 weeks how far he has progressed.
6. Mack just seems comfortable in his skin. Even on the sideline he looks comfortable and enjoying the moment. After carefully watching Mack Brown over the past 15 season, he looks to me like a man that realizes that he is on his way out and retiring at the end of the season. Mack seems to just be taking it all in and simply enjoying the ride while it is still going on. If that is the case, I sure hope he enjoys every moment of his coaching career winding down. On the flip side, IF he has delusions of grandeur then.. Well then that's another story altogether!
7. Why do we seem to ALWAYS come out flat in games and have to sustain the blows of what our opposition does and then adjust accordingly? Why we don't come out and impose our will on our opposition from the opening kick is beyond me. I do realize that there is more importance on QB talent and play more than in any other time in the History of Football. Much of the blame lies with the play of Case McCoy. Rarely does the guy come out on fire. Contrast that with Johnny Football. Say what you want but that kid comes to ball EVERY week! Nevertheless, even with Vince. Even with Colt. Even with Simms. We ALWAYS seem to see what the opposing defense was going to give us instead of just going out there and imposing our will.
8. I know I am speaking the obvious but we sure need Johnathan Gray and Chris Whaley back before this final 3 game gauntlet.
9. Steve Edmond is really coming along as a LB. Sure, he had some tough moments. But he had some key, great moments as well.
10. Why we have a full time TE's Coach yet we don't have a full time Special Teams' Coach is beyond me. I know I've said this several times before but I sure hope our next HC hires a FULL TIME Special Teams' Coach.
11. Major sure looks annoyed or put-out in these post game interviews. Taking an antagonstic approach with the media is a losing proposition with the media.
12. Cedric Reed & Jackson Jeffcoat working together as a tandem will be missed next season. Those guys and just wreaking havoc at the Defensive End position.
13. I really like Greg Robinson at DC. Yes we did have some defensive let-downs but the guy gives credit where credit is due to the opposition. He admits where his squad messed-up. He is a grown man and in contrast to Major, he handles the post game questions by the media in a professional, mature manner.
14. Dana Holgerson does NOT have the brand that I would want the University of Texas to be associated with. I realize he is a young, bright, offensive mind but in contrast his disheveled appearance is much like that of a drunk that just came off of a 3 day binge. I would want NO part of it as a University and knowing what I know of Holgerson, I have to question Oliver Luck's decision-making in hiring Luck as HC. That would have been a "red flag" for me if I was on the AD Selection Committee.
15. This may upset Nick, but one of the houses Terry was looking at recently was a friend of mine's home in Austin. Asking price: $6.5M 8,000 sq ft pad.
16. Fair or not, Will Muschamp is in a World of Hurt right now. Injuries or not, after 3 seasons Foley has some decisions to make. Wouldn't that be neat to see WM reunited with his mentor NS is Austin of all places?
17. Muschamp or not, Derek Mason is my choice for next DC at the 40 Acres. What that guy is doing with the talent he has at Stanford is just incredible. Once those guys hit you they stick. There are no broken tackles with that squad!
18. Saban may be upset with Tom & Steve Hicks BUT that doesn't change the dynamics of Saban's financial opportunities should he come to Austin to finish his coaching career. I would expect Steve Patterson to now be the intermediary between BMD's and Sexton/Saban going forward and for things to get DRAMATICALLY quieter than before. As a matter of fact, this is COMPLETE speculation on my part however despite everything that Mack has said about Nick and not wanting Saban to win with Mack's players, I think at the end of the day Mack be a good soldier. I think Mack will work in tandem with the transition of Saban to Austin to be much like that of one President from a previous administration (same party or not) bringing the President-Elect up to speed on outstanding issues facing the Nation. I am sure at the end of the day, for $2.75M Brown would play nicely with Saban.
19. If I am looking for a Head Coach and Saban balks or becomes too much a prima donna, I would NOT hesitate to throw my hat in the Art Briles & Kevin Sumlin sweepstakes. Both of those guys would be a HUGE improvement over what we have today. Sumlin can freaking flat-out recruit but keep in mind the program Sumlin took over at UH was built brick by brick by Art Briles. Either one is a HR. Whoever it is, this guy needs to "hit the ground running." We have lost a LOT of ground in Texas to schools from the SEC- we have to do this thing right and there is not a doubt in my mind that we will. Nice little run by Mack's squad and all but at the end of the day our program is sitting in the same place that it was earlier in the season. Our program has little "juice" with recruits right now. The ONLY thing that can change that is a massive overall beginning at the top and that means MACK BROWN!
20. I LOVE seeing TCU struggle like they have in the Big 12. I like seeing West Virginia struggle like they have in the Big 12. For years these lightweights have been the "media darlings" and I absolutely LOVE seeing them being exposed for the frauds that they are/were. On the flip side, it shows you that we surely didn't upgrade our conference by bringing these turds into the Conference when replacing Aggy, Nebraska, Mizzou, & CU. I really wonder with a new regime running the AD, combined with IMG, LHN, & ESPN responsibilities how much longer we can continue to be part of this Conference.
That's all I got for now. Last night was one of the best games that I've seen this season. This was a GUTTY performance by our guys but at the end of the day. There is NO DOUBT that this was a game that will be remembered for years to come and how we hung around and pulled the game out in OT in the end! It was a CLUTCH performance in a HOSTILE environment. It was US against the World! That being said, is that really the type of performance we should expect from one of the most highly paid staff's in the Nation with a roster comprised of 4* & 5* recruits when going against a program with 2* & 3* recruits and a limited budget for coaching staff? Probably not.
Hook 'em!
SG
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