*****Game Thread: TEXAS vs. OU*****

[Aaron Carrara]

This was a pivotal game for Texas and more importantly for Tom Herman.  The heat in the kitchen is scorching.  

 

[Eastexhorn]

Maybe team needs a turn over horn. Though that not helping Miami.

 

[longhorn_mig]

Classy

 

[Slimer]

Not saying it is wrong. I guess with all of the UM garbage (and wonder how long will he last), I wonder if Texas is selling their soul to the devil? 

Don't care.  We can either get someone that has a proven track record and has won championships everywhere he's been, develops talent, and will bring in top 5 classes regularly or hire another Strong/Herman and keep being a joke and repeat what has happened the last decade+.  

Went and did stuff with the family today and honestly didn't even feel sad about missing the game.

 

[Eastexhorn]

They said everything must be done to keep Quinn Ewers. He's the future. Herman wasted the Sam era and wouldn't trust him with Ewers.

Ewers had a little of his shine rubbed off last night.

 

[TexCoyote]

On Saturday, Michael Dickson took to Twitter to criticize the coaching staff after Ryan Bujcevski’s punt was blocked by Oklahoma.


“No protection. Week in week out. No coverage week in week out. ST coach is (trash). Smh.”



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[primal defense]

On Saturday, Michael Dickson took to Twitter to criticize the coaching staff after Ryan Bujcevski’s punt was blocked by Oklahoma.


“No protection. Week in week out. No coverage week in week out. ST coach is (trash). Smh.”



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IT said the special teams are Charlie Strong bad. The Herman and Strong teams are starting to blend together to me. It's like the coach for the last seven years has been Tom Strong or Charlie Herman.

 

[Eastexhorn]

Even an ex punter can see the real picture. Does Tom ride a motorcycle? Could save a lot of money.

 

[TexCoyote]

 

[Eastexhorn]

4 minutes ago, TexCoyote said:

 

[NEOkHorn]

On Saturday, Michael Dickson took to Twitter to criticize the coaching staff after Ryan Bujcevski’s punt was blocked by Oklahoma.


“No protection. Week in week out. No coverage week in week out. ST coach is (trash). Smh.”



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While I appreciate his opinion, the blocked punt was primarily on Bujcevski. There was absolutely no reason to hold it that long and run right in the direction of the oncoming rush. Nor was there a reason to push the OU player back down after making a tackle. Is coaching to blame for a lot? Absolutely but at some time, players must make better decisions too. So many issues and so few real answers coming soon.jmho

 

[hornsups]

3 minutes ago, TexCoyote said:

Good for Sam. But I thought the compromise was The Eyes would stay and any player who didn’t want to stay for it didn’t have to? So now are people wanting it be mandatory players stay for it? Because then you’re telling some of these players they have to stay for a song they think is racist. I love how so many on this board likes to pretend that social injustice is such a distraction, it’s not. Plenty of teams are dealing with and winning.  Also, any coach thinking they can truly recruit players in these changing times without showing some type of support for social injustice, good luck with that. Please go look at the makeup of teams around the country. Maybe go look at what the top African American prospects are tweeting. Go look at that and tell me any coach we hire can think they can get the players we would need without showing some type of support. It’s not gonna happen. 

 

[Sirhornsalot]

Good for Sam. But I thought the compromise was The Eyes would stay and any player who didn’t want to stay for it didn’t have to? So now are people wanting it be mandatory players stay for it? Because then you’re telling some of these players they have to stay for a song they think is racist. I love how so many on this board likes to pretend that social injustice is such a distraction, it’s not. Plenty of teams are dealing with and winning.  Also, any coach thinking they can truly recruit players in these changing times without showing some type of support for social injustice, good luck with that. Please go look at the makeup of teams around the country. Maybe go look at what the top African American prospects are tweeting. Go look at that and tell me any coach we hire can think they can get the players we would need without showing some type of support. It’s not gonna happen. 

Predictably, you missed the point.

Most all coaching staffs are showing some sort of support for the anti-racist cause. Some do it well and keep the focus on football. Others do not.

The evidence is right before your eyes. This team hasn't looked focused at any point this season.

Your primary purpose for being at Texas is to play football at a higher level than others. Regardless of other factors, Tom Herman didn't prioritize that and it's painfully obvious.

Nick Saban didn't put on the show the CTH did during the off season. And he wins. CTH's team looks lost.

 

[armadillo slim]

This was a pivotal game for Texas and more importantly for Tom Herman.  The heat in the kitchen is scorching.  

It’s now beyond scorching.  I’m not sure the fire can be turned off either.   

 

[83Dee]

I'm watching Ole Miss run up and down the field on this Alabama defense.

Lane Kiffin anyone?

Spotty resume as a head coach.... no? 

 

[primal defense]

While I appreciate his opinion, the blocked punt was primarily on Bujcevski. There was absolutely no reason to hold it that long and run right in the direction of the oncoming rush. Nor was there a reason to push the OU player back down after making a tackle. Is coaching to blame for a lot? Absolutely but at some time, players must make better decisions too. So many issues and so few real answers coming soon.jmho

I'm not too impressed with Jay Boulware.

 

[primal defense]

 

[Hiwood]

seeing Sam alone while listening to "the Eyes of Texas" postgame tell me volumes about this team, it breaks my heart, never thought it would ever get to this. I know there are some outspoken former players who have voiced their opinion on the social injustice both in the world and also the perception at UT, but NEVER I mean NEVER would I have expected to see a Texas team captain alone on the field after the game to face the music

 

[83Dee]

The IT guys said that CDC is one of the top AD's in the country. However, he's stuck with all the money the University is losing. Herman will be owed 20 million after this year.

The big money donors will have to pass the hat and if that happens they will have a big say on who will be the next coach. If that's the case then it's probably Urban Meyer.  They said Meyer wants the job

Part of the reason is the inexplicable extension he gave the coach.   To say that was a premature and bad decision is a bit of an understatement.  

 

[83Dee]

seeing Sam alone while listening to "the Eyes of Texas" postgame tell me volumes about this team, it breaks my heart, never thought it would ever get to this. I know there are some outspoken former players who have voiced their opinion on the social injustice both in the world and also the perception at UT, but NEVER I mean NEVER would I have expected to see a Texas team captain alone on the field after the game to face the music

This team wants to spearhead change... and they are going to get it in droves.  Here are the significant changes they are causing to happen:

Change in OL Coach

Change in ST Coach 

Change in fan attendance 

Change in fan attitudes 

Change in TV ratings 

Change in Athletic budget 

and quite possibly Change in Head Coach