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Citrus Bowl, Dec 31st - Texas vs Michigan.

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2 minutes ago, closetojumping said:

Texas’ brand isn’t being damaged by playing a bowl game against Michigan. I thought you had some form of background in marketing, therefore having at least a tangential understanding how brands and branding work? Good grief.

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    I remember a marquee bowl game against Michigan 20 years ago. We had a hyped QB who had started to come into his own and roster filled with very talented sophomores and juniors. Texas ended up beating

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3 minutes ago, Had Enough said:

I was disappointed we didn’t get to play Kansas in the Covid year.  Hell, I was  disappointed in the years we weren’t worthy of a bowl appearance.

I enjoyed myself quite a damn bit sitting in DKR chanting, with a few others during the Kansas game in 1997, “Stay Ricky Stay.”  It was cold.  It was a terrible season.  Maybe it was meaningless for many.  It wasn’t for me.

I’ll be ready to watch the Citrus Bowl and be disappointed I’m not there.

I can live with being a moron for those to be meaningful.

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1 hour ago, Josef Pwag said:

Seeing Tech in the playoffs and us in a meaningless exhibtition, because our hubris kept us in a road OOC game that should have been shifted to a home game against a cake opponent, is joyless for me. The real question is, why isn't it joyless for you?

Of course we should be playing this exhibition game. The extra practices are crucial. QB is a unique and special position, and Arch should not be put at risk. An argument can be made that Colin Simmons should also not see the field. Everyone else should play.

As for your reference to next season's Ohio State game, that game still being on our schedule proves that some unhealthy blend of hubris & stupidity is driving our program leadership. It should be another cake game to get our players ready for the conference schedule next year, which looks to be rough.

A lot of you seem to value a wide variety of things other than championships. 

This post is as fucking retarded as the. Were Texas at 9-3 we are in the playoffs 

10 minutes ago, Sgt Hulk said:

This post is as fucking retarded as the. Were Texas at 9-3 we are in the playoffs 

Let's recap what I said in a post that you labeled fucking retarded:

- It sucks that Tech is in the playoffs and we aren't

- While I think the extra practices are valuable for all of the other players, I don't think it is worth playing and risking injury for Arch and Colin Simmons in a meaningless exhibition game.

- Playing Ohio State last year instead of an easy win kept us out of the playoffs (empirically, this is true) and the playoff committee has made it very clear that keeping difficult OOC games on our schedule is an unnecessary risk.

 

If you can avoid the ad hominem attack impulses, which point is fucking retarded? 

 

The entire fucking post.  Don’t play arch Simmons or anyone in this game and crying about the schedule made years ago so let’s cancel Ohio state and look like a bunch of pussies to the world while we are already a punching bag laughing stock after shutting the bed this year.  Play the fucking football game. That’s what players do. Arch could fall of his razr scooter on the way to class and hurt himself tomorrow.    No game is worthless or there would be no reason to have a season.  Every single player on this team underperformed this year. Every one took a step back. They need all the reps they can get m

I'm a fan, but I'm a bigger fan of Surlyhorns, and I'm looking forward to lots of funny posts about this embarrassing football game. 

Which will undoubtedly include numerous posts from simpletons shitting out (again) AI generated slop across multiple threads in a shameless effort to troll for rep, right?
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2 hours ago, Sgt Hulk said:

How many people are in Notre dames team?   That’s the record for opt outs. We aren’t close 

fair point

1 hour ago, closetojumping said:

You’re also not wired very well for basic logic. The two outcomes are going to be by and large unrelated. Scream to the rafters that a Rising-like injury for Arch Manning says otherwise, and that will still just be a you problem. 

I'd take it a step further and saying that beating OSU in the early season non-con has a connection to playing in this bowl game. The extra practices matter. Going into the off season with a confidence building win matters. Letting the young guys play in the spotlight matters. Playing in this bowl game and giving reps to guys who will be starters next year is a good thing for the team and will contribute to our success next season. Arch isn't made of glass and players want to play. 

1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

top hands players gone

no linebackers

no qbs to give development snaps to

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Livingstone and Wingo are still here. Our young LBs who will lead the room next season are still here. KJ Lacey is still on the team. 

What are you talking about? 

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would seem to me the most immediate point of the game is final dress rehearsal before portal season begins. good way to know if some more bodies than even what's on paper will be needed.

Michigan strikes me as a close-the-ranks sort of program these days. I would think they come out with a point to prove.

2 minutes ago, naija said:

would seem to me the most immediate point of the game is final dress rehearsal before portal season begins. good way to know if some more bodies than even what's on paper will be needed.

Michigan strikes me as a close-the-ranks sort of program these days. I would think they come out with a point to prove.

I agree. Michigan will play with intensity and a chip. And we, per usual, will need a 4th quarter comeback. 

Reasons to play this game:
1. Practice
2. See how young guys can do
3. Sports are for entertainment

At the same time, I agree that you have to be smart about it. No QB run plays and fewer long-developing routes. Don't play anyone who gets dinged up. Maybe rotate a little extra on defense. Anything to avoid injuries while still giving guys meaningful experience.

50 minutes ago, Josef Pwag said:

empirically, this is true

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36 minutes ago, Player said:


Which will undoubtedly include numerous posts from simpletons shitting out (again) AI generated slop across multiple threads in a shameless effort to troll for rep, right?

Fair point, and it's strange, 'cause checking your rep, for some reason, people seem to greatly prefer my horrible posts to your brilliant, amazing and captivating efforts. Weird, right?

6 minutes ago, TreatyOak said:

Fair point, and it's strange, 'cause checking your rep, for some reason, people seem to greatly prefer my horrible posts to your brilliant, amazing and captivating efforts. Weird, right?

I appreciate you and your posts, but dont point to rep counts as proof that you’re right. Popular != correct. 

4 hours ago, South Austin said:

The ideal scenario is Arch plying the first half during which we beat up on a Michigan team in utter disarray, and we see KJ Lacey in the second half.

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2 hours ago, Hagbard Celine said:

top hands players gone

no linebackers

no qbs to give development snaps to

65 total available

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1 hour ago, MuellerHorn said:

LMAO. Last I checked, Arch is going to be the QB next season. Smith and Barnes will get significant time at LB.

You're complaining about players portalling out and a lack of development opps in the same post. You know many of the players who will receive PT next season are playing in this bowl game, right?

The extra practice and in-game reps are great for us.

The chicken littles are out in full force, today.

Would be great if we get Lacey some reps too. I won't be surprised if some of our young players like James Simon step up in this game either, not only to prove themselves, but also because they know it's "Tag, they're it".

I think we should let Hero Kanu takes some runs at running back 

27 minutes ago, Park Gothic said:

I appreciate you and your posts, but dont point to rep counts as proof that you’re right. Popular != correct. 

Fair enough. I have to confess that I am a great admirer of your screen name. It's one of the coolest names on the site. 

1 hour ago, texastroubadour said:

I agree. Michigan will play with intensity and a chip. And we, per usual, will need a 4th quarter comeback. 

Like in the Vandy, Arkansas, and aggy games?

It's not that hard, guys.  We play football to win.

1 hour ago, texastroubadour said:

I agree. Michigan will play with intensity and a chip. And we, per usual, will need a 4th quarter comeback. 

 

17 minutes ago, mdmost said:

Like in the Vandy, Arkansas, and aggy games?

 

1 hour ago, Sgt Hulk said:

so let’s cancel Ohio state and look like a bunch of pussies to the world

If we had canceled Ohio State before this year, we would be a bunch of pussies in the playoffs, likely about to humble Indiana. I prefer that scenario.

10 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

If we had canceled Ohio State before this year, we would be a bunch of pussies in the playoffs, likely about to humble Indiana. I prefer that scenario.

Why would we have cancelled the game when it was part of the reason we got to leave the Big 12 early and no one had any idea that OOC scheduling would count against you if you lost?

13 minutes ago, Dnaguy said:

 

 

I have no idea what this is supposed to mean?

Does anyone have the list of players in the transfer portal for Michigan?  Last time I checked....both Underwood and Haynes are playing.

28 minutes ago, JFKFC said:

If we had canceled Ohio State before this year, we would be a bunch of pussies in the playoffs, likely about to humble Indiana. I prefer that scenario.

Quite a fantasy. 

10 minutes ago, RC Horn said:

Does anyone have the list of players in the transfer portal for Michigan?  Last time I checked....both Underwood and Haynes are playing.

El-Hadi, he's their NFL guard.  Derrick Moore (edge) and Zvada (kicker) are seniors who opted out.

I'm sure there's more.

Arch needs to be used to playing more than 12 games in a season. 

We should only play walk ons and scout team.  Protect our gems 

3 hours ago, Had Enough said:

I was disappointed we didn’t get to play Kansas in the Covid year.  Hell, I was  disappointed in the years we weren’t worthy of a bowl appearance.

I enjoyed myself quite a damn bit sitting in DKR chanting, with a few others during the Kansas game in 1997, “Stay Ricky Stay.”  It was cold.  It was a terrible season.  Maybe it was meaningless for many.  It wasn’t for me.

I’ll be ready to watch the Citrus Bowl and be disappointed I’m not there.

I can live with being a moron for those to be meaningful.

Ugh that game was brutal.

Pretty simple... aggy and OU finished their seasons on a down note and were laughed at by media and fans.  We can finish the season strong and leave a positive final impression on the season even if we are playing Poggi Michigan. Just win out.  Play whoever it takes to win and beat the #1 NCAA all-time wins leader.  

5 hours ago, Chili dog said:

I hate the football board. 

Not the entire board, just a few of the more overbearing assholes. We all know who they are. (Hell, I might even be one, myself.)

52 minutes ago, South Austin said:

The tenor of this thread is not how we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

 

It’s how we celebrate your mom though. 

The same people bitching about our players playing in a bowl game are the ones also bitching about Sark taking it easy in spring practice. Pick a lane bitch bois.

Sark looks pretty happy to be in Orlando. 

 

From retirement to Kyle whittingham coaching Michigan.  What a ride 

I'm sure the gossip queens will move on to a new one. 

13 minutes ago, mdmost said:

I'm sure the gossip queens will move on to a new one. 

“He’s happy bc he’s already accepted the Titans job” 

16 minutes ago, mdmost said:

I'm sure the gossip queens will move on to a new one. 

 

2 minutes ago, Js1 said:

“He’s happy bc he’s already accepted the Titans job” 

"That's a rental baby. They are hiding the real child until the controversy dies down"

16 minutes ago, mdmost said:

I'm sure the gossip queens will move on to a new one. 

No no... this just reopens the investigation.

"Oh shit so it was a white player that knocked her up"

17 minutes ago, mdmost said:

I'm sure the gossip queens will move on to a new one. 

Nicole:

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1 minute ago, PhillyHorn1 said:

 

"That's a rental baby. They are hiding the real child until the controversy dies down"

There ya go. Right out of the Kiffin dog playbook.

2 hours ago, mdmost said:

Why would we have cancelled the game when it was part of the reason we got to leave the Big 12 early and no one had any idea that OOC scheduling would count against you if you lost?

No idea? I respectfully disagree. 

Now we do know to a certainty that it counts, and so far, no action. I hope that changes. 

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