HornSports Members Prediction Thread: Sugar Bowl

[John Alphi Chi Sigma]

Horns have proven they can defense anyone.  They have the most explosive passing game we’ve ever seen in Austin including Vince Young.  They also have good coaching, ever-improving with each game.  I don’t know what makes a good O-line—Horns give good pass protection and running backs occasionally get a push from the whole-team-behind-em culture.  Our D-line will have their hands full vs Georgia running backs. Freshman safety Caden Sterns is a thriller.  They will need to settle down from the excitement of a major bowl audience (read avoid penalties) and deliver a performance we all want.  This team has already proven Texas-Is-Back.  

 

[texbound]

This has all the makings of a program defining game not unlike the Clemson come from behind victory over LSU in the Chic-Fil-A bowl in 2012.  The way I see it is that Texas has nothing to lose, but has everything to gain.  If they can play loose, free, and have fun then they have a great chance.  If they play tight and not to lose then they will get run out of the Superdome.  Here's hoping Herman can pull a rabbit out of the hat and the Horns can take the next step in their evolution.

 

[hookemhorb]

I'm just going to go and enjoy the game. It'll be the last Texas game for a while. As many have stated, Texas has nothing to lose in this game. Play a good game and "we're back". Otherwise, we're building for the future. If Texas can play it's game and keep the penalties to a minimum, we should be able to score 40+ points.

Regardless of the game's outcome, this has been a good, exciting season.

 

[prosfromdover]

I think they will be surprised by this Texas team and if we get a few breaks we'll take that surprise to the finish line. Penalties, agreed, as key.

Texas 31

Georgia 29

 

[oldhorn2]

I am sorry Hookem, but that comes close to offending me. I agree with every word you wrote, but when reading it all together, it almost sounds like a capitulation. While I agree with those that say Georgia SHOULD win, I do not agree that the outcome is a foregone conclusion. We have an excellent chance to win this game. I expect it to be a very good one.

 

[HORNfromETX]

Should help with Johnson and LJH

 

[dillohorn]

I think they will be surprised by this Texas team and if we get a few breaks we'll take that surprise to the finish line. Penalties, agreed, as key.

Texas 31

Georgia 29

Penalties have been killers this season.

 

[prosfromdover]

Should help with Johnson and LJH

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This is just the kind of game I think that attitude is bullshit. Kid should play. I'd be pissed if I was Georgia. It's the freaking Sugar Bowl. Show up. But I'm glad he's not

 

[oldhorn2]

Baker had to not play in order to keep his record of not allowing a TD intact. I think he had a two year streak going. When he looked at CJ and LJH with a bit of Duverney thrown in he simply could not chance it.

I realize that this type smack is a cheap shot at a player not in the game....but when he has taken himself out of the game he has to put up with the consequences of his non participation.

 

[Big Daddy Cane]

Baker had to not play in order to keep his record of not allowing a TD intact. I think he had a two year streak going. When he looked at CJ and LJH with a bit of Duverney thrown in he simply could not chance it.

I realize that this type smack is a cheap shot at a player not in the game....but when he has taken himself out of the game he has to put up with the consequences of his non participation.

At this point, it is a glorified exhibition game. He has nothing to play for. Don't blame the kid one bit and it helps Texas, so...

 

[oldhorn2]

Big Daddy....of course you are right, but dammit!...In the end they are ALL glorified exhibition games. If he chooses to not play....more power to him, but staying out of a game...which is a damned big exhibition game at that is a sad move IMHO. These are reward games....for the players....for their schools....for their fans...for their conferences...and last bus not least...for their ability to recruit the next year.

He wants to play pro ball...fine, but why not support the school that helped develop the skills to make that pro career happen?

 

[dillohorn]

At this point, it is a glorified exhibition game. He has nothing to play for. Don't blame the kid one bit and it helps Texas, so...

I blame him. It's a team game. His attitude is "F you, I got mine".

 

[The Tinman]

For most kids that choose not to play in a bowl game its all about the money...why risk an injury or a poor showing against your competition that could affect your draft position? Im not for skipping bowl games but I am also not looking at a big payday in the NFL. 

 

[dillohorn]

For most kids that choose not to play in a bowl game its all about the money...why risk an injury or a poor showing against your competition that could affect your draft position? Im not for skipping bowl games but I am also not looking at a big payday in the NFL. 

His team mates got him to this point. He did not get there by himself.

 

[The Tinman]

His team mates got him to this point. He did not get there by himself.

I didnt say he wasnt selfish..it is .

 

[83Dee]

Collin and LJH would have hurt his draft status.  

 

[PTA]

Baker is making an NFL player type decision.  If I were a school with a player that made that type of decision, I'd say, "Fine...now here's a bill for the pro-rated portion of the scholarship we gave you.  Pay up!"

 

[UTfish]

Does anyone have the stats on career ending injuries in a bowl game? 

They play football all their lives with the same risk,  and now can't play one more meaningful game because they may get hurt? ...and they're about to go play with the really big bad men?  C'mon man.

If I'm a pro scout,  I take a hard look at a player who's afraid to play for any reason and unwilling to give 100% for his team. 

 

[Baron]

Does anyone have the stats on career ending injuries in a bowl game? 

They play football all their lives with the same risk,  and now can't play one more meaningful game because they may get hurt? ...and they're about to go play with the really big bad men?  C'mon man.

If I'm a pro scout,  I take a hard look at a player who's afraid to play for any reason and unwilling to give 100% for his team. 

I'm wondering if this isn't being driven by agents.

 

[UTfish]

I'm wondering if this isn't being driven by agents.

Protect the meal ticket? Probably.