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  1. Well put yes, that and reliving the John Mackovic era is bringing me fucking down.
  2. No man, you seem to continue to miss MY fucking point. Which is, when a player gets the nod over another in a starting position or a position, it does NOT necessarily mean the that player is more or less capable. There are lots of factors at play. Hence, just because Arch didn't get the nod over Ewers doesn't mean Arch is less capable than Ewers. Further, it was initially just a talking point when someone brought up Sanders and Thurman as a comparison that happened at UT. Seeing as this is a UT board I thought it relevant. Dunno why that concept is so difficult and not sure why we are arguing it as it appears you are agreeing with me. But by all means have the last word, I'm moving on.
  3. True, but some stupidity has a much higher chance of collateral damage in the fix.
  4. Right, you're correct. I used carries when I should have used touches. Semantics. The fact remains, in 1995 Shon Mitchell had equal touches to both Ricky Williams and Priest Holmes, combined. Both of who were superior running backs to Shon Mitchell. But Shon was running back and Ricky being used as a FB. The point of the entire discussion was backups being better than starters. Its was just a simple comparison point when Thurman and Sanders were brought up. This place will argue about any fucking thing.
  5. If you can find video of the Hawaii game early in season I think you'd disagree with your take on Ricky's ability as a freshman. He was the highest rated RB in the nation before he got here iirc and he was killing it. Just know you are now arguing on behalf on the vision of John Mackovic. while I argue agaist. Let that sink in.
  6. Yeah I discussed the same topic in another thread. I had forgotten Priest's injuries and wasn't hating on Shon Mitchell. The point was that just because someone wasn't first team doesn't mean they weren't a superior athlete to those starting in front of them. Ricky played as a FB the entire year and the majority of his carries, iirc, were later in the games. Shon was a very capable and good RB at 6.2 ypc, but I don't think anyone would argue that Shon was better than Preist (injury)or Ricky (coaching choice).
  7. That absolutely sounds like a perfect excuse to throw a flag and review with excessive amounts of subjectivity. If there is a loose ball, aren't there, pretty much, 22 players trying to recover it? Okay, maybe it's only 10, 5 and 5 from each team. Who is "trying to recover it"? What is an infraction? Reaching for the ball? Diving for the ball? This will cost a team a game this year and cause controversy, just hope it isn't Texas.
  8. Ricky was blocking a lot more than running the ball as a full back. I'm not pooping on Shon Mitchell, he was averging 6.2 ypc, and, in fact, I was dating someone who was related to him for a minute. I had forgotten about Priest's injury. The point was less a condemnation of Shon and more to the point that the backup player can be way better despite being "second string" or getting less play for a variety of reasons. Your addition only reinforced that reality. Additionally, I still think Preist/Ricky rivals Sanders/Thurman as the 2 best college RBs on a team at the same time in college football. In fairness, Reggie Bush and Lendale White round out the top 3. Oh... while looking at stats I also caught this highlighted performance. Memories!
  9. I am reposting this stat from another thread, but if you want evidence of a "back-ups" being better than starters Texas has a better example. In 1995 Shon Mitchell had the same number of carries as Ricky Williams and Priest Holmes, combined. Which I would argue is a near equivalent level of 2 RBs to Barry and Thurman. Not in terms of ultimate NFL production given the issues Ricky's sadly dealt with, but in terms of stacked college RB talent, absolutely.
  10. Well, I say dumb shit frequently and I'm well known for my shit takes so.. it happens.
  11. Tell me you thought it was good to limit VYs play in favor of Chance Mock in 2004. Tell me you're okay that in 1995 Shon Mitchell had as many carries as Ricky Williams and Priest Holmes... combined. I'm challenging your point: Don't move the goal posts just because the facts say, just as I did, your statement is complete bullshit. Love ya man, but Jesus that was a terrible take and the data proves it.
  12. You don't have to use your eyes. The receipts are in and the numbers don't lie. Arch out performed Ewers in EVERY single metric and as for Redzone, look at the numbers. As for the competition, fair, but keep in mind that after Georgia our head coach never let Arch throw another ball and saying he was used "sparingly" is being extremely generous. Which, extremely limiting next year's starting QB meaningful snaps for half the year it itself a mistake. But lets just focus on Redzone. Ya know where we gave aggie their only points and handed the ball to OSU.
  13. Come on man. This is absolutely, 100% complete bullshit. Better pocket presence, better long passing, better completion ratio, better int to TD percentage... and to just dismiss the Arch's fucking wheels on top if it. Arch: Then there is the redzone. Quinn: Arch: You're better than that.
  14. Well, cowboy, that's on you!
  15. I get it and like this piece and TFG. I personally embrace the hate. Bring it. It's good to be king. That said, these guys weren't around for or have forgotten the level of hype around USC, Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart.
  16. Salad wars, begun they have!
  17. Yeah, you would never lower yourself to a taco, wedge, Cobb or potato salad. Fucking liar!
  18. Now we are at a different level of knowledge when you broach Brazilian steak houses. The early rounds of meat, eagerly jumped upon by some, absolutely screams, fucking noobs.
  19. Your lack of gastro intake capacity and will is disheartening. I understand Elko teaches a class on The Art of Consumption, perhaps you should look into it.
  20. Whoa! I was simply challenging the notion The Elk doesn't partake of salad. In no way was I disparaging the deliciousness that is a good wedge salad.
  21. It definitely feels like they are setting up the character for an extremely pivotal roll. Don't know the books but it seems clear to me he's likely to be a hero of sorts or at least importantly aligned with one.
  22. Well, perhaps my brain skipped over them thinking them sarcasm or just ignored them for being dumb. I'm just going to have to take your word for it as I've zero interest in reviewing threads looking for stupidity. Plenty to be found without digging for them through archives.
  23. That's not how I saw it then or now. My view was that Sark understood that his reputation as the QB whisperer would be tarnished. He also knew his commitment to his own words, "Ewers is our starting QB" prior to the season contributed further. In essence, Sark dug his own hole, his ego and fear of negative media coverage, possible negative influence on recruiting (maybe even in the 2025 cycle) and his own reputation as the QB Whisperer might be permanently tarnished if he made the switch. Further, as we discussed/suspect and evidence supports with the NFL camp, it was Ewers mental and technical aspects. Again, the QB Whisperer ego lead Sark astray in the "I can fix him" way. To help quell the demand, Sark played Arch LESS and in fewer ways as the season progressed. For a lot of reasons, but namely ego and fear, Sark couldn't bench Ewers. And yes, the moment we can't question a player or our a coach is when I'll start looking for "letters" in my "inbox" and offers to meet immamac in the parking lot for a fist to cuffs. All that said, its the past. My thoughts are pure fucking speculation. I don't and almost certainly won't ever know the full truth and frankly, at this point, it don't make a shit. I don't really care. It's in my data bank. I see similar shit in the future I'll fucking mark it. For now, I care more about 2025, being ranked #1, playing OSU and this bad ass run we're about to make.
  24. I don't need you to go full um.. Ewers thread on receipts.. but I guess I'm missing all these Surly posters that think aggie is gonna break the fucking 8-5 ceiling this year. I'm sure there are one or two regards here that think it and of course the mediots have bought in for unfathomable reasons once again. Just not seeing many posters here that buy the cult propaganda like the media.
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