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MuellerHorn

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  1. Agreed. Not sure why a wild card team is awarded such an advantage. I get two of three for the higher seed, but three of three is total BS.
  2. Alright, young gun (Early, 23 y/o, fifth-ever MLB appearance, 1-2, 2.33 ERA) in the biggest game of his life thus far against another young, albeit, more experienced pitcher (Schlittler, 24, 4-3 in only 14 career starts, 2.96 ERA) for the (fuck the) Yankees. Gonna need some runs tonight. Let's fucking do this, Sox.
  3. Thursday: Bobby
  4. Fatwa would be particularly easy, in this case.
  5. Monday: Bobby Bobby didn't specifically state the OL is reverting to the same five we had prior to Huston playing at LG, but here's the quote.
  6. Might as well invite Carl, while we're at it.
  7. Lucky for us we’ll hopefully hire a coach who doesn’t perpetually underachieve given the recruiting classes brought in.
  8. I get your point. Yes, both jimmys and joes, as well as x's and o's, matter in terms of winning. But shitty play is still an indictment of managing the program poorly. 1v1 skills can absolutely be taught, developed, and improved upon. Same with passing, ball skills, etc. I'm not sure how shitty play doesn't also fall on the coach responsible for getting the players ready to play...
  9. Eh, in a rush between calls. Just responding to what I saw 🤷‍♂️
  10. I need to talk more shit about how this team is going to FAFO and miss the playoffs. The reverse psychology is working!
  11. Can't be. He didn't play in a 13th/bowl game his sophomore year.
  12. What an incredibly bad take. The coach is ultimately responsible for the performance of their program. If the talent isn't there, the scheme isn't working, players aren't developing, and/or "our girls are not good," the head coach is responsible for all of it. This is like a VP throwing their direct reports under the bus and stating they aren't ultimately responsible for the work product (or lack thereof) that comes from under them. That's complete and utter bullshit.
  13. It would be refreshing not to have a top-flight pitcher get hurt this season. I realize it's commonplace nowadays, but I feel like it happens disproportionately to Texas; especially years where we have a real shot at winning it all.
  14. Texas 2026 schedule: Things to know: Gerry Hamilton
  15. That's fine. I agree with anyone with the opinion that there doesn't appear to be a dominant team as of now. However, I disagree with the point that we learned much of anything positive (on the whole) against SJSU, UTEP, and SHSU other than Arch's passing and confidence has been trending up. Him skipping passes or missing wide open receivers doesn't necessarily need to be gauged against a certain level of opponent. He either makes the throw, or he doesn't. Nevertheless, those are not the types of teams we need to beat consistently, or assess our play against, to determine if this team is a true CFP contender, or not. I don't believe those lines of thinking need to be mutually exclusive. Yes, every teams needs to get better at this point of the season. To what degree Texas does with its issues, that's what I don't believe we can assess yet against comparable "contenders." IMO, we need to play better teams to know how we stack up.
  16. How about you read my response in context to your OP. You stated, "Other teams have bigger problems than we do to be honest." How can we know that based on the level of competition we've played since OSU? You paint a more rosy picture in your OP and then respond to me with "yeah, well, I know by watching we have these problems." Yeah, that's my point. We know we have problems, and those haven't been tested against further good competition. So, how can you assert "other teams have bigger problems than we do" when we haven't found out at all yet what might be less problematic against better competition? The answer is, you can't.
  17. Texas Hoops: Practice begins Thursday; Duke game 42 days away By Gerry Hamilton Sean Miller's first season at Texas begins in 42 days in Charlotte vs. the Duke Blue Devils. Prior to that first game as head coach at Texas, the Longhorns will conduct 30 practices in 42 days per NCAA rules. The Longhorns in year one under Miller are considered a top 25 team by some, and fringe top 25-30 team by others. They are a team projected to make the NCAA Tournament. Making the NCAA Tournament in year one under a new coach is not a given. Todd Golden didn't make the tournament in year one at Florida, Danny Hurley the same at UConn, Rick Barnes the same at Tennessee, Bruce Pearl the same Auburn (Happy retirement), Nate Oats the same at Alabama, etc.. I said that to say this, the Texas staff is excited about the roster constructed in year one. There is feeling the team could out perform the rankings/expectations. A lot of that will come down to the guards and wings shooting the three well enough, and playing off of each in Miller's system. The 2025-26 Longhorns will be the tallest/longest team in a long time on the 40 Acres, if not ever. Only one player measures less than 6-foot-3. There is also plenty of NCAA Tournament experience on this team. Cam Heide played in National Championship game at Purdue, and had a strong NCAA Tournament last year. Tramon Mark has been part of a Final Four team at Houston, and multiple NCAA Tournament teams. Simeon Wilcher was a starter at St. John's on a No. 2 seed team a year ago. Dailyn Swain was a big part of Xavier's NCAA Tournament team last year. Chendall Weaver has played in two straight NCAA Tournaments at Texas, and Jordan Pope got his first NCAA Tournament action a year ago. Texas current 2025-26 roster... Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. (10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists) Simeon Wilcher, CG, 6-4, junior (8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists) Jordan Pope, CG, 6-0, senior (11.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists) Chendall Weaver, G, 6-3, senior (6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists) Dailyn Swain, F/G, 6-8, junior (11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals at Xavier) Camden Heide, F, 6-7, junior (4.7 points, 3.6 rebounds, 39.2% from three at Purdue) Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, sophomore (10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds at FAU) Lassina Traore, C, 6-10, senior (11.9 points, 10.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists in 2023-24 at LBSU) Nic Codie, PF, 6-9, sophomore John Clark, PF, 6-8.5, freshman Declan Duru, F, 6-8.5, freshman Lewis Obiorah, C, 7-1, freshman The team ... Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. - starting lead guard. Solid player that will be an improved offensive player in Miller's system. Simeon Wilcher, CG, 6-4, junior - has been very good since arriving at Texas. High hopes here, with much improved 3-point shooting. Likely the key to Texas playing above their ranking. Jordan Pope, CG, 6-0, senior - role player shooter and floor spacer off bench. Texas needs him to be an 11-12 ppg level scorer. Chendall Weaver, G, 6-3, senior - very key role player that should find more offensive fit possibilities playing on the move for Sean Miller Dailyn Swain, F/G, 6-8, junior - Pro player, that would be a NBA lottery pick if he shot the three well. Terrific all-around basketball player with versatility. A forward/wing that plays like a guard. Will play some big guard in big lineups, at times. Camden Heide, F, 6-7, junior - key role player and floor spacer with athletic ability Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, sophomore - Has shown very good motor, hands, toughness and improved game since being at Texas. Pro player on some level in two years. Lassina Traore, C, 6-10, senior - How he comes back off the ACL will tell the story. Likely he and Matas split minutes for most part at the 5. Nic Codie, PF, 6-9, sophomore - most improved player from a year ago. If that carries over to games, Codie will be a starter or starter level player. John Clark, PF, 6-8.5, freshman - Body has improved after missing senior season. Back in basketball shape. Will battle for role minutes. Declan Duru, F, 6-8.5, freshman - One of the most talented players in the program. Can be a pro player. Combo forward with high-end vertical athletic ability. Sees the game pretty well, and makes catch and shoot three's. Lewis Obiorah, C, 7-1, freshman - will be a developmental player this season and get stronger... unless there is injury or he races past expectations. Potential starting lineups ... Three guard: Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. (10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists) Simeon Wilcher, CG, 6-4, junior (8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists) Chendall Weaver, G, 6-3, senior (6.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists) Dailyn Swain, F/G, 6-8, junior (11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals at Xavier) Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, sophomore (10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds at FAU) Big lineup: Tramon Mark, CG, 6-6, Gr. (10.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists) Simeon Wilcher, CG, 6-4, junior (8.0 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists) Dailyn Swain, F/G, 6-8, junior (11.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals at Xavier) Nic Codie, PF, 6-9, sophomore Matas Vokietaitas, C, 7-0, sophomore (10.2 points, 5.4 rebounds at FAU) Texas schedule ... Note: * - projected NCAA Tournament team *Nov. 4 - Duke (Charlotte) Nov. 8 - Lafayette Nov. 12 - Fairleigh Dickinson Nov. 15 - Kansas City Nov. 18 - Rider Nov. 24-26 Maui Invitational: Nov. 24 - Arizona State Nov. 25 - Washington State or Chaminade Nov. 26 - TBD *Dec. 3 - ACC/SEC Challenge vs. Virginia Dec. 8 - Southern *Dec. 12 - at UConn Dec. 16 - LeMoyne Dec. 22 - Maryland Eastern Shore SEC play: *Jan. 3 - vs. Mississippi State *Jan. 6 - at Tennessee *Jan 10 - at Alabama *Jan. 13 - vs. Vanderbilt *Jan. 17 - vs. Texas A&M *Jan. 20 - at Kentucky *Jan. 24 - vs. Georgia *Jan. 27 at Auburn *Jan. 31 - at Oklahoma Feb. 3 - vs. South Carolina *Feb. 7 - vs. Ole Miss *Feb. 14 - at Missouri Feb. 17 - vs. LSU *Feb. 21 - at Georgia *Feb. 25 - vs. Florida *Feb. 28 - at Texas A&M *Mar. 3 - at Arkansas *Mar. 7 - vs. Oklahoma
  18. Cross-posting from Bobby's "Tuesday" post on the football board: ** Texas recruiting continues to plug along. The Horns have only offered one new player based off of senior film, Colorado linebacker Braylon Hodge. But, in true Sark style, the Horns have stayed on two of their top prospects who committed elsewhere earlier this summer. The persistence seems to be paying dividends. Receiver Jalen Lott (Oregon) and defensive end Dre Quinn (Clemson) are two targets who are very much in the crosshairs of Sark’s aim. Both are real possibilities for the Longhorns to flip. Remember all the hand-wringing over recruiting in the months of June and July? ** Also in recruiting, Louisiana defense tackle Dylan Berrymon is headed back to Ole Miss this weekend after spending last weekend in Austin. Though he says he remains firmly pledged to the Longhorns, it’ll be the second trip to Oxford for Berrymon this season. Hook’Em!
  19. We've played three nobodys since "that game in Ohio." We don't know shit about this team yet. Florida and OU will tell us a lot.
  20. You're correct, that has not been said yet. We'll find out tomorrow.
  21. Probably because those are the teams we haven't played and CTJ's assuming they begin the nine year schedule according to the "every team will play all other teams twice every four years" note.
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