Sean Adams Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 but for some reason, I couldn't care any less about the timing. Maybe I'm so enamored with what's going on up from on both sides of the ball that I have afforded a level of faith to Charlie Strong. I have a friend of mine call me that was a former All American OL at Oklahoma State send me a text and say, "Damn, I'm pissed but Texas got a lot better. Regardless of who else they hire, Wick was the best hire CS made." A new level of accountability along with a self policing policy that will be part of what CS is going to employ at Texas, will pay huge dividends for Texas. I remember Vince Young, when asked what his hardest job in 2005 was, said, "Keeping Romance Taylor in line." Remember Shawshank Redemption when Red was out on parole and living in the halfway house and he finally came to the conclusion that he couldn't stay? He said, "There's a harsh truth to face." I think there will be more than a couple of players this spring and maybe even into the fall that will figure out how harsh that truth is. They will have to decide, not only how much they love football, but how good they want to be. I still don't believe most people understand what the change in voice, change in expectation and change in methods of accountability will mean to this team. And that is no shot at Mack Brown. It is part of the reality of life and especially in CFB where just about coach in the country will have a max shelf life of 10 years. The way the team performs will all come down to the QB but I think the defense can be one of the better in the Big 12. While Wickline is used to working with taller lineman, the guys that are on campus are good and some of them are his desired size. While I'm keeping one eye on the play-calling and OC position, I still think CS put together a really solid staff and a knock out group of recruiters. Watch out for the 2015 and 2016 classes. Texas should hit a homerun in both. DMV Horn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetHooked Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Maybe. But right now it looks like a CF on the offensive side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GARCH Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Sean adams? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topstarr Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 welcome aboard Sean Adams.. HOOK'EM and OU sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hump34 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Great stuff Sean.... I wonder how much attrition the team will have after the spring semester? Thinking that a good handful will not want to make the physical and mental change that it will take to play for Coach Strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landmanhorn Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Hey Sean! Totally agree with you, as usual. Did you get my text from this morning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
java Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Sean, I agree. Under the leadership of Royal, Texas was never out of the game because our defense was so good. If you remember Carl Reese's quote after the Texas v Nebraska game, he thought if we could score 20, we could win. That's what I'm talking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzG Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Good times are ahead. now is not the time to be worried. Im beyond excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LegendaryHorn Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 OB saying a WR coach has been hired. Trying to confirm the name. There have been many meltdowns over the past 2 weeks but I have a feeling tomorrow will bring the biggest one since the banquet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 is this the Adams Theory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyUT4Ever Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 but for some reason, I couldn't care any less about the timing. Maybe I'm so enamored with what's going on up from on both sides of the ball that I have afforded a level of faith to Charlie Strong. I have a friend of mine call me that was a former All American OL at Oklahoma State send me a text and say, "Damn, I'm pissed but Texas got a lot better. Regardless of who else they hire, Wick was the best hire CS made." A new level of accountability along with a self policing policy that will be part of what CS is going to employ at Texas, will pay huge dividends for Texas. I remember Vince Young, when asked what his hardest job in 2005 was, said, "Keeping Romance Taylor in line." Remember Shawshank Redemption when Red was out on parole and living in the halfway house and he finally came to the conclusion that he couldn't stay? He said, "There's a harsh truth to face." I think there will be more than a couple of players this spring and maybe even into the fall that will figure out how harsh that truth is. They will have to decide, not only how much they love football, but how good they want to be. I still don't believe most people understand what the change in voice, change in expectation and change in methods of accountability will mean to this team. And that is no shot at Mack Brown. It is part of the reality of life and especially in CFB where just about coach in the country will have a max shelf life of 10 years. The way the team performs will all come down to the QB but I think the defense can be one of the better in the Big 12. While Wickline is used to working with taller lineman, the guys that are on campus are good and some of them are his desired size. While I'm keeping one eye on the play-calling and OC position, I still think CS put together a really solid staff and a knock out group of recruiters. Watch out for the 2015 and 2016 classes. Texas should hit a homerun in both. Good to see you Sean! Once again, thank you for your perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornEsch Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome Sean! Great write up. I really agree with pretty much everything. This is a new, and needed, culture change. Really looking forward on seeing how the young men respond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davharjac Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Great stuff Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKW-Hook 'em Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome Sean!! Always enjoy your level-headed and thoughtful point-of-view. Please post more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBHORNSFAN Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 is this the Adams Theory? Yes he has been a friend of the Orange report and Hornsports for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoHornsGo90 Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Problem with a certainly fantastic hire in Wickline is making him OC (assuming that happens) takes away a lot of the ability he has to just look over the OL, which requires a lot of dedication in its own right. Aside from that, he's never called plays before. Why risk that? It's unnecessary. But...still better than Watson. Not that that is saying much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motolove Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 This team is already better. They just don't know it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slamsox Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome Sean, I've always enjoyed your take on things. Keep them coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pringlelake Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Great post Sean. Glad to see you here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 ...why should everyone be scared? is this fright night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davharjac Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Problem with a certainly fantastic hire in Wickline is making him OC (assuming that happens) takes away a lot of the ability he has to just look over the OL, which requires a lot of dedication in its own right. Aside from that, he's never called plays before. Why risk that? It's unnecessary. But...still better than Watson. Not that that is saying much. Wickline has been an OC before, just has not been in a very long time, but I get what you mean. Coaches interact more with one another on play call than most think, so I am sure he has an idea with what he would like to do...I tend to believe if we let Major do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtopiaPlanitia Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Our staff is 100% better already regardless of who else CS hires. Exciting times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirhornsalot Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome to Horn Sports Sean, and great opening post. I've said since before Wick was hired that he was the key hire I would get excited about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topstarr Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Texas is better and we will show this condition starting end of august. HOOK'EM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahawkhorn Posted January 15, 2014 Report Share Posted January 15, 2014 Welcome Sean. Hearing anything on Les as WR's coach? Great post, by the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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