Questions..lots of questions but I need answers

[beevomav]

I watch this Longhorn team and all I get are questions. It seems the farther we get into this season, the less I know. Here are a few of my questions and hopefully someone smarter than me can provide some answers.

What happened to David Ash's vertical passing game?

Coming into the game, WV was ranked highly against the run and near last against the pass. So why did we try to run and run and run?

When are we going to quit getting overrated defensive coordinators from the SEC?

Does anyone know what this offense and defense wants to do?

Why does Mack love to call timeouts?

Can Texas recruit people who can tackle?

Am I the only fan who is confused about this team after this many games?

Thanks!

Update: I know the game was close but am I the only one who feels we gave the game away?

 

[bbdude]

Ash was 22/29 for 269 yards and a td. Far cry from a horrible night. Slow down on Diaz. I know it looks bad but ask yourself this: How does a team that has all of this NFL talent forget how to tackle? They play lights-out last year and tackled well, flocked to the ball and provided pass cover like blankets. WHat is the deal this year? I think they are a bit too comfortable. Adrian Phillips actually played better last night but Carrington Byndom played lost. Vaccaro is the heat-seeker in the secondary but these other guys are playing pinball tackling. They are trying to hit hard and hope these wideouts fall down instead of tackling to the ground.

Texas misused its timeouts last night for sure. The bad snap was due to a few things in my opinion. The play clock was down to 1 second when Espinosa snapped it. Ash was looking toward the sideline and the crown at DKR went bananas screaming for them to get the play off. Espinosa reacted and snapped it. Ash wasn't ready and the rest is history.

 

[Justin wells]

What happened to David Ash's vertical passing game?

He didn't take the shots down the field like he did vs Ole Miss and OSU. They played two-deep with their safeties in the 4th quarter, one reason Gray/Bergeron got to the second level so much. But he did throw for 269 when UT's mission was to run and wear them down.

Coming into the game, WV was ranked highly against the run and near last against the pass. So why did we try to run and run and run?

Mack wants to run the ball predominantly to establish the line of scrimmage, helps take pressure off of Ash, and because UT has three of the top young running backs in the nation. Might as well use them.

When are we going to quit getting overrated defensive coordinators from the SEC?

Manny Diaz is far from overrated. Did I question running a zone defense on WV's "second" Fourth down ( Mack's bonehead TO)?, Yes. But he figured out Austin by the 2nd Q (Vaccarro straight-man coverage), the DLine played great and got hits on Geno Smith in spurts. Its fundamental missed gap assignments, horrid tackling, and of course... Geno Smith (probable 2013 Heisman winner).

Does anyone know what this offense and defense wants to do?

Offense wants to establish the Line, Run, and Play-action pass. The defense wants to play a Zone-blitzing style, but if you can't stop the run, you cant do that. At all.

Why does Mack love to call timeouts?

No comment. But his game-management skills have slightly declined.

Can Texas recruit people who can tackle?

More like "can Texas teach them how to tackle All-conference type athletes."

Am I the only fan who is confused about this team after this many games?

Not confused. Texas is a bad snap from Overtime, and possibly 5-0. We'll know more about this Texas squad after OU.

Thanks!

Update: I know the game was close but am I the only one who feels we gave the game away?

 

[beevomav]

Thanks guys and the type of answers I needed.