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Posts posted by LTtxfan
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On 9/30/2018 at 2:38 PM, LTtxfan said:
LSU at #5, and Auburn at #8 are both too high.
LSU at 8-9 and Auburn 10-12 are more reasonable....
They were Both overrated alright.....
#5 LSU lost to Florida.... 27-19
#8 Auburn lost to Miss State..... 23-9
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8 minutes ago, dcbc said:
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27 minutes ago, Longhornmaniac8 said:
Thoughts on this game after the dust has settled a bit:
-Ehlinger played easily his best game as a Horn today. He's done that a few times this year, which means he's really starting to improve. His overall management of the game, ball control, and decision-making have improved immensely from the Maryland game. He made all the right plays today, and put this offense on his shoulders.
-Keaontay Ingram is a future Heisman contender, if he can stay healthy. He has that "it" factor I haven't seen from a Texas back in while (probably Charles/Benson).
-The defense forced OU to run the ball. For most of the game, Texas' secondary was absolutely stout, not giving Murray the little windows he's used to finding. They were beat over the top once or twice, but you'd expect that against the quality of athletes that OU has at the WR and QB position. Murray can create windows to throw in by sucking the safeties up to respect his running ability. By and large, they kept the game in front of them, which was a huge boost to the overall defensive effort.
-This game was not as close as the final score would indicate. Let me be very clear, I was shitting bricks as soon as I saw the comeback begin, and Texas easily could have lost the game. In that sense, yes, it was that close. What I do mean is that Texas dominated the trenches, particularly on the offensive side of the ball. The Red River Shootout usually (not always, but usually) comes down to which team wants it more. That was obviously Texas for all but about a 5 minute stretch of the game. OU is good enough to punish that kind of lapse, but if Texas' playcalling hadn't gone into a shell with 10 minutes to go, and even despite that, if they hadn't committed a few unnecessary penalties in those sequences, we wouldn't be talking about a nail-biter for the ages, we would've been talking about a well-deserved ass kicking. There was no evidence OU's defense could stop Texas' balanced offense had they not limited the playbook, especially when they needed three stops on 3 possessions. I had a bad feeling as soon as I saw Texas running the game clock when we got the ball back up 21 early in the 4th. I knew our playcalling was going to get conservative, and being one-dimensional is a great way to let OU back into the game.
-OU is soft. I don't mean this a typical, disparaging way fitting of an arch-rival, but their whole team, save for their RBs, seems to shy away from contact. Murray folds like paper when he feels pressure. He doesn't like to step up in a congested pocket. Their defense didn't seem remotely interested in making any solid tackles. There were multiple 3rd and longs where their unwillingness to wrap-up directly led to Texas finding themselves in a 4th and short, instead of a 4th and 7 or so had they just put a decent contact on the receiver. Both of those led to points.
Honestly, it reminded me too much of Texas teams in the early 2000s against OU. Those games came down to effort; both teams were similarly stacked, and yet despite that, it was more often than not a complete ass-kicking.
In stark contrast, since Charlie Strong got to campus, Texas seems to have been playing this game with a physicality and intensity it lacked during the Mack years. Sure, we've split the last 6 meetings, but Texas came into all of those as the underdog. And every one of the last 5 games was a one-possession game. All in a dumpster-fire era for Texas.
So what's the prognosis? I've still yet to see Texas play a 4-quarter football game this year. We've played three 3-quarter games (USC, TCU, and OU), but I'm still searching for that dominant, 4-quarter performance where the game was never in doubt from the opening kick.
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13 minutes ago, horn_of_the_morning said:
TO may have made mistakes but that's just a small portion of the defensive story. You really think we win the game without the turnovers? Without basically shutting down the midgets running game except one play?
At worst the defensive contribution to the win is neutral and even that is a stretch.
Team Win.... Defense Contributed, NO DOUBT....
I like for folks to discuss the games performance objectively..... and not necessarily wet their panties about how "Great Orlando" is....
Don't read my comments wrong..... I like Orlando, happy with Win, but it was not a " Great Texas Defensive" performance in the 4th quarter.
When some folks on this thread say Orlando deserves a pay raise after only 4-5 games this season, it's premature imo. Don't forget that CRAP defensive performance at Maryland......
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On 9/30/2018 at 2:38 PM, LTtxfan said:
LSU at #5, and Auburn at #8 are both too high.
LSU at 8-9 and Auburn 10-12 are more reasonable....
And LSU loses to Florida.... 27-19
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Great Win.... Will be interesting to see PFF grades on Defense for Horns.
Seems like Caden got schooled a few times especially on Murray's long touchdown run...... Heck of a lot easier to take when HORNS win 🤘
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1 hour ago, dcar00 said:
after rewatch, we completely lost gap integrity in the 4th quarter. Johnson and Freeman took themselves out of plays way too often. bad angles. had some loafing going on as well. no reason to let that shit happen that easy. we need to keep Orlando but he's still got work to do with this D.
Saw your correction of Wheeler (not Freeman)
Thanks for critiquing the 4th quarter HORNS Defense.... Valid comments
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1 minute ago, ousux said:
Without TO we aren't 5-1 right now and dancing on gooner graves, GTFO with that shit.
You do realize OU is one of (if not THE) the most prolific and dangerous offenses in the entire country, right? I'm not excusing the second half breakdowns in coverage, just putting it in perspective. Oh, and we fucking won the game as well..Valid points...
Just find it interesting how people rush to defend Orlando when his unit underperforms...... there were mistakes made by the defensive coaching staff during that 4th quarter 21 point run by BlowU.
Orlando made mistakes.... you may not like it, but it's the truth....
I'm thrilled HORNS won.....
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1 minute ago, deech said:
I think you drag out all the Kirby Smart quotes and articles and tell him the Georgia's of the world will come calling in a few years if you continue to do what your doing for a few more years. It's better for that to be your first head coaching gig than a to pull a Herman IMHO.
Agree that TO might be better off waiting at least 2-3 more years before considering taking over a Head Coaching job....
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1 minute ago, vox said:
Orlando is the real deal.
Manny Diaz couldn't wash TO's jock...
Keep him as long as we can.
The D kept us in this game despite the fact that the Ewok is a freak of nature.
While TO is a good coach, he will admit that 4th quarter result of giving up a 21 point Lead was disappointing.....
Keep it real folks..... Orlando should be criticized too when results aren't good just like Beck.... Texas Defense gave up 21 points in a 6 minute stretch with little resistance during the 4th quarter..... Just being objective here....
Love the Win..... HOOK'EM
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7 minutes ago, DreadHead said:
OU scored 3 touchdowns in 3 minutes and 16 seconds. Yes, mistakes were made but I'll take the rest of the game and the win, and this 4 game winning streak. You aren't impressed? Well, that's just like your opinion man. 😃
Happy with the win..... But if you are honest with yourself, giving up a 21 point lead so quickly by TEXAS Defense in 4th quarter (No turnovers by Tx Offense) was a piss poor result.....
I do Like Orlando, but tired of all the Orlando sunshine pumpers.... He's still got a lot more to prove imo.... BlowU scored 45 points
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4 minutes ago, wood said:
Love it..... HOOK'EM
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7 minutes ago, DreadHead said:
Technically wasn't it a poor 3-4 minutes? Todd Orlando is pretty incredible, we need to keep hold of him as long as we can.
Orlando's Defense Can't give up a 21 point lead so easily in 6 minutes.....
NOT IMPRESSED
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4 minutes ago, DreadHead said:
Technically wasn't it a poor 3-4 minutes? Todd Orlando is pretty incredible, we need to keep hold of him as long as we can.
TD0:56Lil'Jordan Humphrey 15 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Cameron Dicker Kick)45 24 FOURTH QUARTER TEX OKLA TD8:28Lee Morris 19 Yd pass from Kyler Murray (Austin Seibert Kick)45 31 TD5:11Kyler Murray 67 Yd Run (Austin Seibert Kick)45 38 TD2:38Trey Sermon 7 Yd Run (Austin Seibert Kick)45 45 -
Orlando's group had a poor 4th quarter....
Gave up a 21 pt lead in 4th quarter..... and Texas Offense had no turnovers.
don't need to blow sunshine up TO's ass.....
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1 minute ago, Crusher said:
How in the fuck did this team lose to Maryland!!! Two years in row!!!!
At this point, as long as TEXAS is 5-1..... I'll gladly take Maryland loss
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2 minutes ago, Daichee Bell said:
Watched it in a hospital room as well. My wife had twin babies Wednesday, and my little girl is in the NICU. This hospital needs a bar.Prayers to y'all....
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On 10/3/2018 at 7:13 PM, LTtxfan said:
Please Corso...... I'm begging you..... Just like 2008.....Pick BlowU
Love "OU SUCKS" chant in video right after Corso makes his pick....
Thanks for picking BlowU again Corso....
FINAL:
LONGHORNS 48
sooners 45
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2 hours ago, victory88 said:
Give him 3 million. Whatever it takes. Tell him to stay until a big time job opens up.
Just gave up 45 pts and blew 21 point lead quickly.....
chill folks....
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Just now, Fudge Nuggets said:
Score some fucking points.
2-3 TEXAS 1st downs Wins....
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Let's end this Game in Longhorn Victory Formation.... 🤘
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60 Minute Game Dang It.... Let's Go Offense!!!
HOOK'EM
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Protect the Ball.... 🤘🤘
Postgame Thoughts...
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Agree with Caden assessment..... looked slow on Murray's long TD run, and badly missed tackle on BlowU 's final TD....
Hope Ingram gets healthy..... Maybe he skips Baylor Game and with Off Week that follows, wouldn't have a game again till Oct 27th vs Okie Lite.