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  1. Agree with this. Arch has gotten some great reps and even starting experience, and he’s showed a ton of potential. But he also showed tonight that he’s got a ways to go and Quinn is clearly the best QB on the team right now. 
    I'd say he's even with or a bit ahead of where Quinn was in year one. But yeah, this is Quinn's team this year, Arch will be more than ready to take over next.
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  2. Asked ChatGPT to take us to the future:
     
    #4 Texas Longhorns
    Previous ranking: 5
    As the 2024 college football season concludes, the Texas Longhorns, despite an undefeated record, SEC Championship, and National Championship title, find themselves ranked fourth. This placement may be surprising, especially given their top spot in both the Coaches’ and AP polls. The reasons behind this ranking are complex, involving performance nuances and comparisons to rivals like the Texas A&M Aggies, who sit at number three.

    The Longhorns’ Season of Contradictions

    While the Longhorns have achieved greatness this season, their ranking reflects some underlying concerns. Quarterback Quinn Ewers, despite his talent, struggled with inconsistency, throwing critical interceptions that raised concerns about his decision-making in high-pressure situations. These issues overshadowed what could have been a smoother campaign.
    Meanwhile, Arch Manning showed flashes of brilliance, but overall offensive cohesion remained elusive. The rushing attack was a particular area of concern, as Texas allowed nearly a yard more per carry than their season average against weaker opponents. With a PPA/rush of just 0.028 in key matchups, the run game fell short of expectations, casting doubts on their ability to perform against top-tier defenses.

    Defensive Resilience or Opportunistic Play?

    The Longhorns’ defense has excelled against weaker teams, boasting strong statistics in yards per attempt allowed and third-down conversions. However, these numbers may not tell the whole story. Against more capable offenses, Texas struggled to maintain dominance. There’s a sense that defensive shortcomings could become a vulnerability in crucial matchups, especially against elite competition.

    The Aggies’ Justification for #3

    By contrast, the Texas A&M Aggies have earned their #3 ranking through consistency and improvement. Despite a rocky season, the Aggies have shown growth, particularly in developing their offensive identity. A dominant performance in the Swamp highlighted their ability to adapt under pressure, even with backup quarterbacks.
    A&M’s offensive line has improved significantly, fueling their run game and stabilizing the passing attack. Even with uneven quarterback play, their defense has tightened, particularly against the run, making it difficult for opponents to find rhythm. Their losses have become learning experiences, positioning them well for future challenges.

    A Complex Narrative Reflected in the Rankings

    The Longhorns’ #4 ranking, despite their championship success, underscores the complexity of college football rankings. Their season was undeniably impressive, but inconsistencies raised questions about their readiness to consistently compete at the highest level. Meanwhile, the Aggies' steady improvement and resilience earned them the #3 spot, ahead of their rivals.

    Conclusion

    As the 2024 season wraps up, the Texas Longhorns will view their #4 ranking as both a challenge and an opportunity for growth. Their undefeated record and championship titles are undeniable, but addressing their inconsistencies is key to solidifying their status among college football’s elite. On the other hand, the Texas A&M Aggies have proven their adaptability and deserve their #3 ranking, setting the stage for an exciting rivalry and the continued evolution of Texas football.
    Stop teaching AI perfect aggy. If we all die I'm blaming you.
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  3. I don’t think I can remember a year like this, where we don’t have any teams with an elite passing attack on the schedule.
    Is it a concern that our secondary may face their first real test in the playoffs?
    We have enough new faces combined with more experienced ones that the secondary no longer concerns me. Sure they faced pretty crappy offenses so far, (even Mich) but I trust our offense to score more points in the event of a shootout.

    If anything is a concern it's really good running teams. Our run D seems to be either stuff the RB at the line or allow them to rip off 10+ yards, not much in-between. That said, not sure which likely playoff team has a monster run game.
  4. Obviously we are loaded with WRs that deserve significant playing time, but I'd really like to see Wingo get lots of targets vs. ULM and Mississippi State. He is our most physically imposing wideout and it'd be ideal to have him feeling very comfortable out there heading into the harder part of our schedule. 
    If there are any freshman mistakes that can be corrected, get them out of the way now. 
     
    Pretty sure Sark decided Wingo is too good to redshirt, so we probably see a lot of him and Maybe DeAndre Moore. Has Livingstone played a snap yet? Tough WR room to get playing time as a true Freshman.
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  5. The thing I like best about all those Texaggy posts is the cognitive dissonance. They've talked themselves into Michigan being an "awful team", and then go on to say they'll be the second best team we face this year as if they're somehow better than the defending champs. Never change aggy, self awareness would be more dangerous than AI suddenly thinking it needs to get married and have kids.

  6. "Comfortability" is an interesting way to further gut the English language. 
    The English language was destroyed the day the civilian internet went live. Since the early days were dominated by Americans and Canadians, English became lingua franca on the nets, and when the rest of the world joined they used their broken English.11 year old edgelords thought it was amusing and copied them leading to an entire generation of both native and non-native English speakers (including Brits) who no longer know what proper English is. /Rant

    Edit- I've seen enough of Simmons to know he will be a first rounder in the '27 draft. This team makes me tingly.
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  7. Early sample size, but currently #23 in passing yards allowed per game (136 yards per game).
    We're actually DEFENDING passes now instead of simply taking bad angles after the WR catches the ball. Who knew you could actually prevent catches from being made?

    Revolutionary stuff, hope it continues.
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  8. Yeah, you can usually just go on Youtube and search by who's playing. This one says it's going to be Texas vs UTSA but right now it's streaming Tulane vs OUsux.
     
    Yeah, I clicked on a couple and it was an actual live stream, but the quality wasn't great and a live chat takes up the far right half of the screen. Having said that, ESPN on Youtubetv doesn't have a massively better pic quality.
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