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  1. 4 minutes ago, Jimmy Two Times said:

    SIAP, but what absolute drivel from that fat slob Ari Wasserman. He has to be one of the least talented national reporters and that is no small feat. 

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    At the Houston Touchdown Club’s annual high school awards dinner on Wednesday evening, a television reporter from KRIV-TV briefly caught up with Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian about an important topic.

    News broke earlier that day that backup quarterback Maalik Murphy intended to enter the transfer portal.

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    “That stuff is always difficult, but Maalik has been an awesome teammate and a great guy to be around,” Sarkisian said. “We wouldn’t be in the position that we’re in without him.”

    Texas wouldn’t still be playing meaningful games, and Sark knows it. And it’s now moving forward without Murphy as it prepares for its first appearance in the College Football Playoff.

    Sarkisian has a policy that prohibits players who have entered or plan to enter the transfer portal from remaining with the team while the process plays out. The rule, surely, has good intentions. Sarkisian wants complete buy-in from everyone on his roster at all times. If a player is considering leaving Texas, he has to know there are ramifications for that move in an era where players can come and go so freely.

    This unfortunate situation — for the player and the program — is a by-product of a messed-up college football calendar and a team rule that may no longer be enforceable as soon as next year.

    If anyone deserves a one-time exception to this rule, it’s Murphy.

    And if any program needs a player as it prepares for a big-time matchup with a national title potentially on the line, it’s Texas.

    First, let’s examine Murphy. He came to Texas as part of the Longhorns’ 2022 recruiting class as a raw prospect with loads of upside. Murphy was the first quarterback hand-picked by Sarkisian at Texas, and he left his home in Southern California knowing he’d have to develop before his time came.

    In mid-December 2021 — just days before Murphy was set to sign with the Longhorns — Quinn Ewers announced that he was transferring to Texas after a brief stint at Ohio State. Murphy could have backed out of his commitment to seek a smoother path to the field. He didn’t.

    Then, after Ewers arrived at Texas, the Longhorns signed five-star quarterback Arch Manning, perhaps the most hyped high school football prospect of all time — because of his ability and, of course, his name.

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    Murphy, despite being in the middle of a quarterback depth chart sandwich that was likely never going to afford him the chance to start, stayed at Texas. That took a tremendous amount of sacrifice for a big-bodied quarterback with a huge arm and big ceiling, especially considering he all but certainly could have started elsewhere this season.

    Now let’s examine Texas. This team has belonged to Ewers since he arrived in Austin. He was the native son, the Texas-born gunslinger who was born to revive the Longhorns football program. But Ewers has suffered semi-serious injuries in each of the last two years that have forced him to miss multiple games.

    When Ewers got hurt this season, there was Murphy, the quarterback who could have left the program on several occasions, to save the day. He led Texas to multiple wins — including the thrilling 33-30 overtime victory over Kansas State on Nov. 4.

    When Sarkisian said Texas wouldn’t be in this situation without Murphy, he meant that quite literally. The backup quarterback saved the day for a Texas program that came into the season with a history of losing those Kansas State-like games even when it wasn’t dealing with significant injuries.

    Now the Longhorns are willingly moving forward without the player who helped them stay on course for the CFP when their starting quarterback went down.

    We don’t know how big of a gap there is between Murphy and Manning. But even if Sarkisian is comfortable in the event that he has to turn to Manning on the sport’s biggest stage, you’d have to think Texas is a better team with Murphy on the sideline than without him.

    So why not make an exception for Murphy and keep him through the end of the season? If any program needs him, it’s Texas.

    Who loses?

    It’s impossible to blame Murphy for leaving. He would be doing a disservice to himself if he were sitting on Texas’ bench next year. Sarkisian knows that and still adores Murphy and the sacrifices the quarterback has made for his program.

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    But Murphy, looking out for his best interest, had to make his intentions known as his peers around the country enter the portal and snap up the spots.

    You can’t blame the player for doing this.

    You can, however, feel pity for a player who would have every bit of a claim to a national title ring as anyone else on that roster whether he plays in January or not.

    This is going to be an issue for more teams in the future. Next year, the College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams, and the postseason games — which will begin in mid-December — will bump up against the portal window.

    What about the Murphys on those future teams?

    It’s just an impossibly unfortunate situation.

    Sarkisian may feel as though he has to stand firm on his policy because making exceptions for individual players could create a slippery slope with others. But in this instance, for a player like Murphy and in a situation with stakes so high, maybe hold a team vote? Maybe consider an alternate path? Anything?

    Texas earned its spot in the College Football Playoff. Murphy helped the Longhorns get here.

    He should be on the sideline on Jan. 1.

     

    In the things I Thought I’d Never Type category, his aggy wife could’ve done better.

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  2. 7 minutes ago, Teryor said:

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    For the first time since 2009, the Texas Longhorns are Big 12 conference champions. 

    I was six years old at the time and remember watching it live, but not many of Texas' current targets and/or commits were old enough to remember it as many were still in diapers when that one second was put back on the clock.

    That said, many of Texas' top targets and commits are pumped about the Longhorns monumental Big 12 Championship victory, and for good reason as well, they've never really seen this before. 

    Without further ado, here's Horns247's updating list of recruit reactions following Texas' statement win over the Oklahoma State Cowboys. 

    TEXAS COMMITS

    Trey Owens, QB, Cy-Fair

    “Only a sign for the future, hell of a win!”

    Jordan Washington, TE, Houston Langham Creek

    “Man that was huge.”

    D'Antre Robinson, DL, Orlando (FL) Jones

    “I knew it was happening this year no surprise I love it.”

    Santana Wilson, CB, Desert Mountain (AZ)

    “HOOK’EM!!! And you know we needed it!”

    Jordon Johnson-Rubell, S, IMG Academy (FL)

    “Great win by the Team, now it’s time to get some of these guys to flip to The University of Texas.”

    KJ Lacey, QB, Saraland (AL) (2025 commit)

    "That’s insane! They played a great game all around. Quinn was airing it out. He played a really good game. Looked like everyone was on the same page all game. Also, You know just the great season and all of the momentum that is built up right now, I hope this playoff thing works out. So I can watch them have a shot at this natty. And as always Hook ‘em."

    2024

    Tyanthony Smith, LB, Jasper (Texas A&M commit)

    “Texas plays hard..Sark takes pride in culture and you see it pre & post game and I love it !”

    2025

    Deondrae Riden, RB, DeSoto

    “Excited for them boys they deserved it.”

    Riley Wormley, RB, Southlake Carroll

    “An amazing coaching staff and great athletes. One of the top recruiting classes. To be honest I think Texas is back and just getting started”

    Jacorey Watson, WR, Alvin Shadow Creek

    "IT'S THEIR YEAR!! But I wasn’t surprised, I really hope they make the playoffs I’m rooting for them!"

    Taz Williams, WR, Red Oak

    “It says a lot about the program and how Coach Sark did a great job on recruiting and bringing in a great staff.”

    Emaree Winston, TE, Calhoun (GA)

    “I just know Coach Sark building something special”

    Ty Haywood, OT, Denton Ryan

    "I feel like they put in all the hard work that needed to be done to win the whole thing"

    Tyler Thomas, OT, Dickinson

    "I’m not surprised at all that they won but now I’m just hoping the CFP committee doesn’t keep them out of the playoff"

    John Mills, OT, San Francisco (CA) St. Ignatius College Preparatory 

    "Super excited. Just shows the future of this program and how far they will go."

    Devin Harper, IOL, Shreveport (LA) Captain Shreve

    “I feel like Texas is elite, and they have a bunch of great coaches and players that put in the work to get to this point, excited to see if they get in.”

    Ethan Utley, DL, Nashville (TN) Ensworth

    “Thats huge going out with a bang in the big 12 heading into the sec with some momentum and confidence. Defense performed like one of the best in the country”

    Michael Riles, DL, Port Arthur Memorial

    "It definitely got me thinking about attending there."

    Carmello Brooks, DL, Katy Paetow

    “Expected! Coach Sark and Bo are getting the job done!!”

    Riley Pettijohn, LB, McKinney

    “I was impressed with the way Texas’ defense played I loved the way they shut down the run and the pass and flew around all game.”

    Elijah Barnes, LB, Dallas Skyline

    “It’s great for them it’s a moment for them to celebrate history you know happy for them and good luck to the rest of their season.”

    Noah Mikhail, LB, La Verne (CA) Bonita

    “Crazy! it’s a huge win for them!”

    Ko'o Kia, LB, Punahou (HI)

    "It just makes me very excited about where the program is headed. I think that winning this game is a huge step toward Texas returning to the top of college football."

    Jaboree Antoine, CB, New Iberia (LA) Westgate

    “I expect them to do that coming off the season they had.”

    Cobey Sellers, CB, Alvin Shadow Creek

    “Me and my pops sat and watched the full game. They definitely looked like the better team. This huge for them, they look really good going into the SEC, and definitely should be in the CFP. They are clearly one of the best teams in the country.”

    Kendall Daniels Jr., S, Norfolk (VA) Maury

    "Proud of them many more to come"

    Demetrius Brisbon, ATH, Tyler Chapel Hill (SMU commit)

    “I knew Texas was going to win , they came out and showed them why they deserved that title !”

    Zymear Smith, ATH, North Caroline (MD)

    “They been putting in the work since week 1 just been dominating on both sides of the ball excited to see them play can’t wait to get down there”

    2026

    Tradarian Ball, RB, Texarkana Texas High

    “I’m very excited for them they earned it they’ve put in a lot of hard work to get to this point they came in and did what they had to do it would be great to see them win a championship”

    Jabari Mack, WR, Destrehan (LA)

    "I loved it and knew they could with the talent and coaching that they have and they could go even further this year"

    Brayden Robinson, WR, Red Oak

    “Definitely happy for the program they played another complete game, hopefully they get a spot in the playoffs”

    Bryce Perry-Wright, DL, Buford (GA)

    “That’s really great had a great game even letting them line men getting some love for a touchdown that’s exciting”

    Ashton Moore, LB, Alpharetta (GA)

    “That’s big for the program and with the recruits they’re getting I love what I’m seeing and I feel like coach Sark is building something big over there and with the freshman all over the field and how good their defense is it gives me a lot to think about”

    Isaiah Williams, S, Fort Bend Marshall

    “Big achievement for those guys but I knew it was coming when I took a visit the way they work and go about things it’s just different there and they’re a high caliber team.”

    2027

    Ethan Feaster, WR, DeSoto

    “I knew they were going to dominate the big 12 since I saw they beat Alabama so it wasn’t really a surprise to me”

    Zane Rowe, ATH, Denton Guyer

    “I think that’s really cool, hard work paying off. Defense made incredible stops , and offense steam rolled OSU . HOOK EM”

     

    Whomever wrote that second paragraph can promptly fuck himself with Stoop’s entire bag of dicks…now excuse me while I go grab an Advil and the Icy Hot.

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  3. 8 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

    If Garth Brooks hadn't ruined country music, I'm fairly certain that Alan Jackson would have. That motherfucker put out some of the dumbest, cheesiest, sappiest shit in the '90's. He was an automatic channel changer for me when his maudlin crap would come on. 

    Gone Country - possibly the most cynical money grab in modern country music history, and that's saying something

    Remember When - fuck off and I despise the notion that this song probably got you laid

    Don't Rock the Jukebox - you aren't rocking a fucking thing, asshole

    Dallas - how I wish your ass had stayed in Tennessee and off the radio, dickwad

    Here in the Real World - Here in the real world, you're ruining a music genre. Just brutally murdering it.

    Midnight In Montgomery - Hank Williams rolls over in his grave every time some asshat leverages his talent and legend to sell a fucking record.

    Summertime Blues - There is a cure, it's avoiding your bullshit at all costs.

    Livin' On Love - hell is a very loud place with this song blaring, I think

    Tall, Tall Trees - that you should have been strung up to

    Little Bitty - with what you did to country music, this is the size of your soul

    Pop a Top - I like to see your top get popped

    The list goes on. That guy can go fuck himself and the rest of you doing word plays with his trash can fuck off with him. 

     

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