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Skipper

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  1. I don't need to do the numbers to know we ran a balanced offense in the first half last 2 weeks. You are the one pulling stats to try to make some point we don't have a balanced offense when you know damn well we ran it (successfully) at a significantly higher than normal clip to protect double digit leads the last 2 weeks. Like I said, in hindsight we should have run it more in the 2nd half last week. I
  2. Now do the first half numbers when we didn't have a double digit lead and intentionally running clock to skew run heavy in the 2nd half (at like 6+ yards a clip at that). Quinn played fine against A&M. The 2nd quarter was elite level QB play. If he can bottle that we will win a national championship. The 3rd quarter drive before the pick 6 was fantastic with good reads on passes and balanced running game. Personally I had bigger issues with the play calls on the 2 turnovers. Once we got it to 3rd and 2 on the pick 6, we absolutely should have ran the ball twice if necessary and lived with the result. There was no way A&M was driving 95 yards on our D. I have no doubt Sark wishes he had that one back. Then, I didn't like the run with Quinn the next series (although he has to do a better job of protecting the ball). But if we call a run play before the pick 6 and score on that drive to go up 24-0, this thread has a totally different vibe.
  3. Funny you say that. I mentioned in the game thread me and a buddy ran into and spoke to Looch at a bar post-game. He claimed there were discussions with reps for Lagway when the Florida season was going sideways early and it looked like Napier would be out, but with the turnaround in Gainesville, the FL NIL $$ is real, matching any offers, and that is off the table. Looking at recruiting thread maybe that FL NIL boost is a real thing across the board. But to the extent that was actually playing out, I'm damn glad it didn't happen as I think Lagway is the real deal. We have to play him next year anyways, but long term would prefer that he be in FL next 2 years than Aggy.
  4. We wore white in Dallas last year (obviously the 1 seed then as well). Georgia drops more passes than damn near any team I see every time I watch them. It may just be who they are.
  5. I think it's clear he's hobbled. Similar to Worthy end of the year last year (and we all know he never got right). Best case scenario is we get the bye. I wonder if Sark considers sitting him this week because it's all over the All 22 film. I don't think Georgia is going to respect him as a deep threat.
  6. Bond just doesn't look right. Not sure what they showed on tv but from the stands I noticed him kind of limping off the field after running a route numerous times. Biggest benefit to the bye week would be to hopefully get him and Moore back to 100%.
  7. I actually fully understand now why visiting fans are always asking for directions to the field after the walk from the tailgate as I was one of them. I do think it's funny how you refuse to acknowledge it's an important game (and in particular this particular version of it) yet you have like 500 posts between the pregame thread and game thread this week, but hey man, keep fucking that chicken. Is this week a big game? Just let me know if I should be excited about going or not.
  8. I've come to believe over the years his Texags persona is largely a bit that has made him a shit ton of $$$. Nothing about meeting him in person really changed that. I do think he's a true fan for sure and was a bit down, but I didn't get the impression he was surprised at how it played out. Like I said, was complimentary of Sark, roster he's stacked, what we've done with NIL etc.
  9. Great game and 24 hour trip to college station. My takeaways: 1. Tailgate scene was solid. The one we attended was a great setup and probably 20% Texas fans. The shocking thing to me was the lack of port a pottys or other restroom options. Apparently they used to open up Reed arena for that purpose but stopped. Luckily bladder of steel was in effect and was able to hang on until stadium but it was a mess with that many people tailgating. I know that can be problem everywhere for busy events but seemed worse. 2. Ingress/Egress from stadium was a mess. Felt like you had to walk forever around and through a tunnel just to get to stadium that was right in front of you if there was a direct shot. Then long ramps to get to even the 100 level endzones (we were in 200). It's certainly not close to Cotton Bowl bad but makes you appreciate our stadium. 3. Crowd was loud in first half until that 2nd TD drive and that just gutted their fans. All their noise felt forced after that. Even when we fucked up in the 2nd half and gave them a chance I don't think any of them really believed they would pull it off. I think a big chunk of that stadium absolutely felt with certainty they were winning that game until they went down 14-0 and reality set in. It was great to witness that type of deflation in person. 4. Quinn was absolute nails in the 2nd quarter. If we can just put that together for an entire game nobody can beat us. 5. My wife and I were only Texas fans in our section within probably 4 rows and 15 people either direction. The meltdown from the stands after that targeting overturn was epic. Pure grown men temper tantrums all around. F bombs galore, "T.U. ref conspiracy" etc. etc. It was like a live Texags thread. Just great. 6. If you had "at least we'll win halftime" from an Ag in the stands on your bingo card check the box. 7. Post game Eyes was fantastic. Not sure how much they showed on TV but team stuck around and soaked it all in. Sark in particular appeared to be loving life. Of course he watched Day lose 4 in a row earlier so no doubt nice to start the rivalry renewal off with a pretty dominating road win. 8. Ag fans were fine (to us) before, during and after game. No issues at all which is consistent with past experience. It's not Lubbock or Columbus (or from what I hear, Baton Rouge) that's for sure. 9. I was expecting a mess after game but it was worse than I thought. Ended up walking to Northgate to grab a drink and wait out uber situation as didn't know what other option we had, but long lines everywhere and basically no cell service at all first hour. Ended up being a good time after a couple of drinks and just enjoyed the victory. We actually met Liucci in the flesh at a bar post game. Nice guy in person and was very complimentary of Sark, the team/roster, etc. All in all, solid road trip and great time. Now on to Atlanta next week!
  10. Well shit. Great game.
  11. In their defense, they have probably ran through their entire 2PT/3rd and short call sheet.
  12. They have got to stop this timeout bullshit when you get to the conversions. Stupid rule.
  13. LOL. I've never seen a team drop more passes.
  14. Great defensive play call there.
  15. This damn game is never going to end.
  16. JFC play the damn game Kirby.
  17. Run the damn ball with Haynes King
  18. Would like to see replay again but looked like maybe a bit of a pick by UGA before the PI
  19. I mean not when you lose the ball on contact.
  20. Haynes King. Georgia Tech Legend.
  21. This is just an idiotic take. Sark knows there are now 2 games you need to consistently win to keep the fans and boosters happy and this is one of them. Not to mention how much this game seems to swing a few recruitments for the next cycle (not to mention NIL money available for recruitment). If A&M wins tomorrow Elko will immediately get a bigger war chest. I have zero doubt he's focused on anything other than winning this game. This isn't the fucking NFL.
  22. Haynes King is playing his ass off tonight.
  23. This is one of the reasons I prefer games in person. For whatever reason I'm much more calm and rational watching live compared to watching on TV.
  24. I still think prices take a meaningful dip over the course of the day tomorrow for anyone on the fence. Hold firm - would be great to have a good TX crowd.
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