Welcome to the HornSports Forum

By registering with us, you'll be able to discuss, share and private message with other members of our Texas Longhorns message board community.

SignUp Now!

*****GAME THREAD: CFP SemiFinal - Texas vs Ohio State*****

Watching the PSU-ND game right now.

There are numerous players wearing shorts tonight. smh
 
Sirhornsalot said:
Watching the PSU-ND game right now.

There are numerous players wearing shorts tonight. smh
Click to expand...
Riley Leonard getting hurt might actually help ND. It takes away the stupid notion that Leonard could run the ball on Penn St.
 
BWilk55 said:
We gotta get you a fashion police badge or something.
Click to expand...

Two things that have reflected poorly of some college football players today.

Hair that says "I'm not serious."

The military has an excellent rational for shorter haircuts. Its because your long hair can be used against you in combat. You might as well have handles on each ear. This translates to football. If you have a big wad of hair coming out the back, it's what I might have to grab to bring you down. And you provided that advantage to me.

And not wearing proper attire. We rationalized getting rid of knee pads. Now they're going without thigh pads. Pants are now cabana boy shorts. Next thing you know they'll create male camel toe or something.
 
Sirhornsalot said:
Two things that have reflected poorly of some college football players today.

Hair that says "I'm not serious."

The military has an excellent rational for shorter haircuts. Its because your long hair can be used against you in combat. You might as well have handles on each ear. This translates to football. If you have a big wad of hair coming out the back, it's what I might have to grab to bring you down. And you provided that advantage to me.

And not wearing proper attire. We rationalized getting rid of knee pads. Now they're going without thigh pads. Pants are now cabana boy shorts. Next thing you know they'll create male camel toe or something.
Click to expand...
I remember just a few tackles aided by pulling hair. It's quite rare and it's irrelevant for a kicker like Bert Auburn.

I think with pads and pants, players are emphasizing speed and agility over cushioning that at best may prevent bruising but isn't protective against major injury. It's players seeking whatever advantage they can to be their best - similar to your argument for short hair.
 
I gotta admit, I'm nervous about this game. All other games I figured the Horns would eventually pull it out...even the UGA games. This game makes me nervous because of the damn 3rd Qtr. Can this team turn it around and not have that down period and finally play a 60 minute game? It's time to put it all together. HOOK'EM
 
texbound said:
I gotta admit, I'm nervous about this game. All other games I figured the Horns would eventually pull it out...even the UGA games. This game makes me nervous because of the damn 3rd Qtr. Can this team turn it around and not have that down period and finally play a 60 minute game? It's time to put it all together. HOOK'EM
Click to expand...
We need to have a "good" 1st Quarter as well. We cant get down big against OSU. OSU has put away both Tenn and Oregon by beating both of them 35-0 in the first quarter. If we can run the ball effectively then we should win.
 
Think this day will be remembered as one of Texas’ greatest victories. The game will be looked at as when Texas won the championship this year as the game with ND will not be nearly as competitive.
 
DMAC said:
We need to have a "good" 1st Quarter as well. We cant get down big against OSU. OSU has put away both Tenn and Oregon by beating both of them 35-0 in the first quarter. If we can run the ball effectively then we should win.
Click to expand...
I agree to an extent. We need to move the ball effectively. Whether that be by throwing to set up the run or running. We can't get caught up in trying to do something that is not working because we think we have to. If the running game is not working we need to pivot. Ohio State lost to Michigan because they thought they had to run the ball to win and it wasn't working. Instead of pivoting they kept running and it kept not working. Against Georgia and ASU the running game wasn't working and we kept going to it and got behind the chains. Late in the 4th quarter and OT against ASU we put the game in Quinn's hands and we moved the ball. And we need to not have as many false starts. Nothing worse than being behind the chains against a tough defense.
 
Wayne said:
Opinions are like…

The team gets to play and we get to watch. What’s not too like. Let’s enjoy instead of worrying. Win or lose the sun comes out the next day. Spending time worrying diminishes the excitement.
Click to expand...
With one exception, we never know when we might take no our last breath."We Are Only Heartbeat Away" So sun might come up for someone.
 
Wayne said:
I agree to an extent. We need to move the ball effectively. Whether that be by throwing to set up the run or running. We can't get caught up in trying to do something that is not working because we think we have to. If the running game is not working we need to pivot. Ohio State lost to Michigan because they thought they had to run the ball to win and it wasn't working. Instead of pivoting they kept running and it kept not working. Against Georgia and ASU the running game wasn't working and we kept going to it and got behind the chains. Late in the 4th quarter and OT against ASU we put the game in Quinn's hands and we moved the ball. And we need to not have as many false starts. Nothing worse than being behind the chains against a tough defense.
Click to expand...
Unfortunately, Sark can be stubborn this way. Let's hope his mentality is different this game.
 
BWilk55 said:
I remember just a few tackles aided by pulling hair. It's quite rare and it's irrelevant for a kicker like Bert Auburn.

I think with pads and pants, players are emphasizing speed and agility over cushioning that at best may prevent bruising but isn't protective against major injury. It's players seeking whatever advantage they can to be their best - similar to your argument for short hair.
Click to expand...

I think it happens more often than you think.

Thigh bruises are a bitch. They will slow you down and make you more hesitant.

If we're going to allow a so called advantage, what will it be next? Hot pants?

We keep thinking changes are harmless, but there's a reason why they were brought about. Human body has not changed, even if the times have.

It's one of the facets of modern football that sucks out loud. This does not improve the game. It creates humor, at best.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Most reactions - Past 7 days

Latest Texas Longhorns News

2026 LB Kosi Okpala commits to Texas

By HornSports Staff

Volantis named National Freshman of the Year by Baseball America

By HornSports Staff

Texas Baseball's Dylan Volantis named D1Baseball All-American

By HornSports Staff

About Us

Quick Links

Forum statistics

Threads
23,514
Messages
460,828
Members
5,682
Latest member
Proe73

Follow Us

Back
Top Bottom