*****Texas vs. UTEP Game Thread*****

[java]

Maybe due to uptempo?

 

[Monsieur ATX]

This is not the same Warren as last year

He's to damn big to be tap dancing when he gets the ball. He needs to just run down hill.

 

[RunRickyRun]

Nice drive

 

[Huskie1]

Gilbert did a good job with the quick passing game and runs using a makeshift line.

 

[RunRickyRun]

Definetly going to need Williams and shack next week. Haines also.

 

[The Bry-Man81]

Did not really like the play calling on a few of those drives.  I think we need to run some quicker passes...tunnel screens, etc, get our speedy WR into space.  Defense is playing well...but still giving up big runs. Our players need to wake up.  2nd stringers need to play as if they want to be moved up to 1st string....because some of them are definitely showing why they are second string.

 

[drgilbert]

We have given up 117 yards rushing. That is terrible

 

[Monsieur ATX]

Did not really like the play calling on a few of those drives.  I think we need to run some quicker passes...tunnel screens, etc, get our speedy WR into space.  Defense is playing well...but still giving up big runs. Our players need to wake up.  2nd stringers need to play as if they want to be moved up to 1st string....because some of them are definitely showing why they are second string.

Are the route concepts in this offense only "verticals, hitch, and screen routes?"

 

[MikeV73]

Kirk Johnson a go this evening? Gotta think a speedy RB making plays to the outside would be a good change up from pounding the middle as expected.

 

[BevoBlake]

Anyone else feel as if we're playing around? It seems as if Strong and Gilbert are just pushing opportunities for certain players. Maybe a result of the lesser competition? Regardless, we need to step on their throat in the 2nd half.

 

[dillohorn]

I've seen uglier aggy girls that were prettier than this first half.

 

[drgilbert]

Don't think we are paying around. I think it is a combination of inexperience and we are not where we need to be mentally and physically

 

[Monsieur ATX]

Anyone else feel as if we're playing around? It seems as if Strong and Gilbert are just pushing opportunities for certain players. Maybe a result of the lesser competition? Regardless, we need to step on their throat in the 2nd half.

In all honesty we should be blowing UTEP out the water right now. But on a positive note the 2nd string players are getting some experience

 

[MikeV73]

Anyone else feel as if we're playing around? It seems as if Strong and Gilbert are just pushing opportunities for certain players. Maybe a result of the lesser competition? Regardless, we need to step on their throat in the 2nd half.

I wonder if some of these guys could have or would have suited up tonight if we were playing someone other than UTEP? Charlie now realizing this is not a walkover.

 

[The Bry-Man81]

Are the route concepts in this offense only "verticals, hitch, and screen routes?"

Lol seems like it.  I'm sure it'll open up as the season goes along...but that seems to be what we have for now. At least Boo is good at throwing all 3 of those!

 

[dillohorn]

Don't think we are paying around. I think it is a combination of inexperience and we are not where we need to be mentally and physically

I'll go along with this.

 

[Huskie1]

Anybody griping about the offense needs to remember last year. If not for a fumble out of the end zone it would be 27-7. I'm more worried about the run defense especially considering UTEP can't throw a lick.

Keep on trucking and get a win.

 

[Huskie1]

Don't think we are paying around. I think it is a combination of inexperience and we are not where we need to be mentally and physically

I agree. But I think we'll get there over the course of the season.

 

[drgilbert]

The good news is we have the second half to kick butt and make us feel better about this game. 🤘

 

[TeamMayhall]

if the final score ends as 40-14 - thats not too bad...

So keep it rollin fellas