Texas handles Oklahoma State (We're seeing progress...)
- By WesMillerOB
- Inside the 40 Acres
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After Texas beat Texas Tech like a drum in Lubbock, the Horns hosted Oklahoma State for what felt like a must-win game in terms of tournament implications.
All they did, was take care of business by a score of 81-65.
This game summed up in a GIF...
I know I know....there were stints in this game where it felt like the Cowboys were going to potentially get out of Dodge, but the Horns never REALLY relinquished control of the game. Basketball is a game of runs, and every time it felt like the Pokes landed a haymaker, Texas came right back with some haymakers of their own.
This marks the second straight game where Texas got an absolutely spectacular contribution from their bench. The Weaver, Cunningham, Shedrick trio combined for 32 points and 17 rebounds (10 of which were offensive). If Texas gets this kind of game from it's bench on a night-in, night-out basis they can compete with anybody in the country...ESPECIALLY if Disu and Abmas keep playing at a high level. They combined for 32 points, and went 5-12 from three. I think Texas began forcing the ball a little too much to Disu towards the end of the first half, but overall it was yet another fantastic performance for the soon-to-be all conference forward.
Regardless of some of the nail biting moments, you cannot deny that this team is showing something that is paramount now that we are in March...that is progress. The Horns are beginning to play their best basketball down the stretch of conference play, and are looking like a team that you don't want to see early in the conference/NCAA tournament.
Now I'll be honest...I'm pleasantly surprised.
After the Horns got taken to the woodshed at the Phog, I thought that we were looking at a total collapse headed down the stretch. As I dove deeper into the analytics and matchups when the Horns were headed to Lubbock, I thought that Texas could steal one, which could act as a catalyst moving towards the most important basketball that they would play this season. I predicted Texas to win a close one, and all Texas did was take that prediction and tell me to shove it up my ass. Going to Lubbock and beating the Red Raiders in that fashion, only to turn around and beat Oklahoma State by double digits shows that this team is improving.
Over the last two games, Texas has out rebounded their opponents by a total of 25(!). Great job by Rodney Terry and the coaching staff to put much more of an emphasis on getting bodies on bodies when shots go up, because the Longhorns look like they are playing with more energy, and more effort when it comes to getting on the glass.
Also, holy COW the Longhorns are playing phenomenal defense. There is better communication, quicker help side rotations, and are playing aggressive. I love it when I see teams pressuring primary ball handlers all the way up the floor, and I'll be honest...I haven't seen an on-ball defender do a better job than Demarcus Holland in a long time....but boy Tyrese Hunter is close. He looks like a guy that is starting to take a lot more pride in his defense. You could tell that his confidence was waning after not being a factor in several game offensively, and there was a trickle down effect into how he was playing defense. Not anymore. I believe how he's playing defensively has made him play bit more loose offensively and with more confidence. Even though he only finished with 9 points yesterday, all of his buckets seem to come at crucial points in the game whether that was to halt an Oklahoma State run, or getting a score at the end of the shot clock.
Speaking of energy, effort, defense, etc...let's have a chat about Chendall Weaver. He embodies everything a coach could want in a basketball player.
He. Plays. His. Ass. Off.
In my opinion he's the best rebounding guard in the country. Like Hunter, the way he plays on the defensive end is paying bigger dividends in terms of scoring the basketball. He finished yesterday with 16 points, 4 rebounds including 2 offensive, a steal, all in 22 minutes. He's a player who's performance has been just as important as anybody else on the team through this little spurt of success. Whenever he's on the floor, as a viewer it feels like he impacts every possession. He also punched this exclamation mark of a putback dunk as Texas started to cruise.
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Keep it up Chendall.
Texas posted back to back games with their best, and most complete performances of the season when it mattered most. That's no small feat.
Texas v Oklahoma State Box Score
Next up for the Horns is a matchup with #15 (for now) Baylor, who just got done beating Kansas in fairly dominating fashion. I know the score was closer than how the game played out, but make no mistake...Baylor wasn't going to lose that game. Tip off will be on Monday at 8PM CT on ESPN, and the Longhorns are going to have to play their best basketball of the season to get out of Waco with a win. Regardless, the Horns just need to keep showing progress.
AROUND THE WORLD:
Houston survives @ Oklahoma and wins by 2 behind Shead's game winner.
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Baylor takes down Kansas in Waco, 82-74 beind Rayj Dennis' 19 points and 10 assists.
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Purdue takes down Michigan State 80-74 to clinch their share of a second straight Big 10 title, behind Zach Edey's 32 point performance.
Rick Barnes and the Vols take down Alabama in Tuscaloosa 81-74.
p.s. Spectrum internet sucks.
Thanks for reading!
All they did, was take care of business by a score of 81-65.
This game summed up in a GIF...
I know I know....there were stints in this game where it felt like the Cowboys were going to potentially get out of Dodge, but the Horns never REALLY relinquished control of the game. Basketball is a game of runs, and every time it felt like the Pokes landed a haymaker, Texas came right back with some haymakers of their own.
This marks the second straight game where Texas got an absolutely spectacular contribution from their bench. The Weaver, Cunningham, Shedrick trio combined for 32 points and 17 rebounds (10 of which were offensive). If Texas gets this kind of game from it's bench on a night-in, night-out basis they can compete with anybody in the country...ESPECIALLY if Disu and Abmas keep playing at a high level. They combined for 32 points, and went 5-12 from three. I think Texas began forcing the ball a little too much to Disu towards the end of the first half, but overall it was yet another fantastic performance for the soon-to-be all conference forward.
Regardless of some of the nail biting moments, you cannot deny that this team is showing something that is paramount now that we are in March...that is progress. The Horns are beginning to play their best basketball down the stretch of conference play, and are looking like a team that you don't want to see early in the conference/NCAA tournament.
Now I'll be honest...I'm pleasantly surprised.
After the Horns got taken to the woodshed at the Phog, I thought that we were looking at a total collapse headed down the stretch. As I dove deeper into the analytics and matchups when the Horns were headed to Lubbock, I thought that Texas could steal one, which could act as a catalyst moving towards the most important basketball that they would play this season. I predicted Texas to win a close one, and all Texas did was take that prediction and tell me to shove it up my ass. Going to Lubbock and beating the Red Raiders in that fashion, only to turn around and beat Oklahoma State by double digits shows that this team is improving.
Over the last two games, Texas has out rebounded their opponents by a total of 25(!). Great job by Rodney Terry and the coaching staff to put much more of an emphasis on getting bodies on bodies when shots go up, because the Longhorns look like they are playing with more energy, and more effort when it comes to getting on the glass.
Also, holy COW the Longhorns are playing phenomenal defense. There is better communication, quicker help side rotations, and are playing aggressive. I love it when I see teams pressuring primary ball handlers all the way up the floor, and I'll be honest...I haven't seen an on-ball defender do a better job than Demarcus Holland in a long time....but boy Tyrese Hunter is close. He looks like a guy that is starting to take a lot more pride in his defense. You could tell that his confidence was waning after not being a factor in several game offensively, and there was a trickle down effect into how he was playing defense. Not anymore. I believe how he's playing defensively has made him play bit more loose offensively and with more confidence. Even though he only finished with 9 points yesterday, all of his buckets seem to come at crucial points in the game whether that was to halt an Oklahoma State run, or getting a score at the end of the shot clock.
Speaking of energy, effort, defense, etc...let's have a chat about Chendall Weaver. He embodies everything a coach could want in a basketball player.
He. Plays. His. Ass. Off.
In my opinion he's the best rebounding guard in the country. Like Hunter, the way he plays on the defensive end is paying bigger dividends in terms of scoring the basketball. He finished yesterday with 16 points, 4 rebounds including 2 offensive, a steal, all in 22 minutes. He's a player who's performance has been just as important as anybody else on the team through this little spurt of success. Whenever he's on the floor, as a viewer it feels like he impacts every possession. He also punched this exclamation mark of a putback dunk as Texas started to cruise.
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Keep it up Chendall.
Texas posted back to back games with their best, and most complete performances of the season when it mattered most. That's no small feat.
Texas v Oklahoma State Box Score
Next up for the Horns is a matchup with #15 (for now) Baylor, who just got done beating Kansas in fairly dominating fashion. I know the score was closer than how the game played out, but make no mistake...Baylor wasn't going to lose that game. Tip off will be on Monday at 8PM CT on ESPN, and the Longhorns are going to have to play their best basketball of the season to get out of Waco with a win. Regardless, the Horns just need to keep showing progress.
AROUND THE WORLD:
Houston survives @ Oklahoma and wins by 2 behind Shead's game winner.
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Baylor takes down Kansas in Waco, 82-74 beind Rayj Dennis' 19 points and 10 assists.
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Purdue takes down Michigan State 80-74 to clinch their share of a second straight Big 10 title, behind Zach Edey's 32 point performance.
Rick Barnes and the Vols take down Alabama in Tuscaloosa 81-74.
p.s. Spectrum internet sucks.
Thanks for reading!
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Kiotti Armstrong and others..
- By Adam Gorney
- Inside the 40 Acres
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Armstrong is a first cousin of former Jasper teammate TyAnthony Smith:
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Rivals.com - Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects preparing to hit the road
Four-star Brady Smigiel, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2026 class, will take four visits in the coming weeks.
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Post Combine Mock Drafts
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Draft Network
The Seahawks address the trenches on the defensive side of the football and draft Byron Murphy II. Murphy has the physical tools to wreck passing attacks rushing from an interior position. Murphy would play alongside Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, which should be a great front for the foreseeable future for the Seahawks.
Fly Eagles Fly. The Eagles draft the fastest player ever to run at the NFL Combine. Xavier Worthy would add a much-needed boost to the offense that quickly became stale in 2023 and needs another element. Worthy added to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith would be a great landing spot for him and will give defenses a very difficult task to limit this offense.
CBS
Round 1 - Pick 13
Byron Murphy II DL
TEXAS • JR • 6'1" / 308 LBS
Las Vegas has a variety of needs but it would not hurt first-year head coach Antonio Pierce's feelings if the organization's first-round pick is used on a defender. The Raiders need offensive linemen, cornerback and a variety of other positions, but use this opportunity to address their defensive interior.
34. Patriots: WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
43. Falcons: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
48. Jaguars: DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
49. Bengals: TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
Pro Football Network
In this 2024 NFL Mock Draft, they add former Georgia and Texas WR Adonai Mitchell. While Detroit has some talented pass catchers, you can always use more, and Mitchell could be an immediate contributor with his red-zone prowess.
13. Las Vegas Raiders: DT Byron Murphy II, Texas
They need a lot of help, including – seemingly – behind center. But that might have to wait. New coach (and former NFL linebacker) Antonio Pierce wants a much tougher defense, and a dominant player like Murphy would alleviate focus on DE Maxx Crosby while perhaps helping to unlock disappointing, thus far, 2023 first-rounder Tyree Wilson.26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
At 6-2, 205 pounds, he’s not quite as big as Bucs legend Mike Evans, who seems headed for the free-agent door. But Mitchell (4.34 40 time) is a heckuva lot faster.32: Kansas City Chiefs: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Why not give the champs the fastest player in combine history? His 4.21 speed would fill a need for a team set to lose deep threats Mecole Hardman and Marquez Valdes-Scantling. But don’t short Worthy’s chops as a receiver after he averaged 66 catches and better than 900 yards during three seasons with the Longhorns. He'll probably need to add to a 5-11, 165-pound build.SI
21. Miami Dolphins
Byron Murphy II | DL | Texas28. Buffalo Bills
Xavier Worthy | WR | TexasDraft Network
16. Seattle Seahawks
Byron Murphy II, IDL, TexasThe Seahawks address the trenches on the defensive side of the football and draft Byron Murphy II. Murphy has the physical tools to wreck passing attacks rushing from an interior position. Murphy would play alongside Boye Mafe and Derick Hall, which should be a great front for the foreseeable future for the Seahawks.
22. Philadelphia Eagles
Xavier Worthy, WR, TexasFly Eagles Fly. The Eagles draft the fastest player ever to run at the NFL Combine. Xavier Worthy would add a much-needed boost to the offense that quickly became stale in 2023 and needs another element. Worthy added to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith would be a great landing spot for him and will give defenses a very difficult task to limit this offense.
CBS
Round 1 - Pick 13
Byron Murphy II DL
TEXAS • JR • 6'1" / 308 LBS
PROJECTED TEAMLas Vegas | PROSPECT RNK17th | POSITION RNK1st |
Las Vegas has a variety of needs but it would not hurt first-year head coach Antonio Pierce's feelings if the organization's first-round pick is used on a defender. The Raiders need offensive linemen, cornerback and a variety of other positions, but use this opportunity to address their defensive interior.
34. Patriots: WR Adonai Mitchell, Texas
43. Falcons: WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
48. Jaguars: DT T'Vondre Sweat, Texas
49. Bengals: TE Ja'Tavion Sanders, Texas
Pro Football Network
23) Houston Texans (From CLE): Byron Murphy II, DT, Texas
Byron Murphy II is gaining crazy steam amongst the draft community. The physical Texas DT has been getting buzz lately with the belief that he will be a first-round selection. Murphy’s toughness and skill are a great fit for a DeMeco Ryans-coached team, and adding him to the mix in Houston feels like a no-brainer.29) Detroit Lions: Adonai Mitchell, WR, Texas
The Lions can go in several directions here, with several pressing needs despite an impressive season.In this 2024 NFL Mock Draft, they add former Georgia and Texas WR Adonai Mitchell. While Detroit has some talented pass catchers, you can always use more, and Mitchell could be an immediate contributor with his red-zone prowess.
The Sunday Pulpit (via Loewy Law Firm): Xavier Worthy deserves this moment
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I was raised in a journalism era when it was frowned upon to cheer for the people you covered. Heck, in that era, sports journalists were not supposed to be fans of any team. We were supposed to be unbiased robots who were emotionally detached from the people we covered.
My former sports editor at The Tampa Tribune summoned me to his office one day. I was a high school reporter in my early 20s. He was not thrilled with me. I received a lecture about my polo shirt. He informed me it was unprofessional to wear a Detroit Lions shirt to work. I was told “real reporters” are not homers. That polo shirt could never be worn in the office again. However, the logo he was referring to was the lion on shirts from Express. I tried to explain it was not sports related but he thought I was full of crap. Trying to express (pun intended) modern fashion to someone who is old enough to be your father is like my kids trying to explain Roblox to me – a futile exercise. The shirt was banned.
His head went through the roof in 2001. Former Pro Football Hall of Famer Ray Lewis and I are from Lakeland, Florida. It was a small/country city where everybody is connected. Lewis led the Baltimore Ravens to the Super Bowl in Tampa and I was invited to hang out with him a few days before the Super Bowl. A year earlier, Lewis was in jail facing double-murder charges. Those charges were dropped and Lewis learned a valuable lesson about being associated with the wrong people. Lewis, a friend, and I hung out for several hours, riding in his limo from one spot to another. That night, a photographer from USF’s student newspaper took a picture of Lewis at the school’s men’s basketball game, with me sitting next to him. Someone from the Tribune sports department showed my editor that picture, and all hell broke loose. I was told my association with Lewis was inappropriate and my sports editor gave me a written warning. From my point of view, I was a high school writer who had never covered an NFL game. I could not understand how hanging with someone from my city affected the credibility of our newspaper. Nobody wanted to hear it.
Ironically, Lewis was a free agent after that season, and Tampa Bay was interested in signing him. My sports editor called me and asked if I could check in with Lewis to see if he was interested in joining the Bucs. What? You told me to cut all ties. Are you freaking serious?
Despite that background, I did something this weekend that would make my former sports editor call me into his office again - if The Tampa Tribune was still in existence.
I broke all the rules and cheered for Xavier Worthy like a sports fan.
Worthy deserves this moment.
I had no doubt Worthy was going to crush the 40-yard-dash record. During The Old Fashioned Show on Friday, Chad Hastings and I discussed the Worthy, who had been asked if he could break the record. Worthy seemed confident that he could. I told Hastings the only way Worthy is speaking with that level of confidence is because he has already done it during pre-combine workouts.
When it happened, most people focused on the time (4.21 seconds).
I focused on his huge smile.
Before the 2023 season, we did not see Worthy smile a lot.
And that bothered a lot of people.
Worthy received a lot of unnecessary and negative labels because of his facial expressions throughout the years. Some “fans” said he did not care about his team. Other “fans” accused him of being a locker room cancer. Some "fans" thought Texas would be better off if Worthy transferred to another program.
Sure, they are cheering for Worthy today.
However, Worthy received an unnecessary level of disdain from "fans" who judged the young man because he removed mentions of the Longhorns from his social media page.
The adults in the room were throwing tantrums worse than the person they accused of being immature.
I always had a soft spot for Worthy.
@Ketchum and I developed the idea of signing Texas players to Name Image and Likeness deals. Our hope was by signing players to deals, we could give Texas fans behind-the-scenes access. Worthy was one of the first players Orangebloods signed.
It did not take long for us to learn something about Worthy.
He did not like conducting interviews.
The interviews were painful to watch. We assigned a young reporter to conduct those interviews and those questions were more painful. It was not a pleasant experience for anyone involved.
Worthy’s mother, Nicky, stepped in.
Nicky is about business. She knew her son was miserable. In addition, she did not like her son being associated with a website with negative things to say about the program Xavier played for. To our defense, Texas was 5-7 that year and there were not many positive things to discuss. However, she made the right move and ended our partnership.
To this day, I respect her honesty.
That is the thing about the entire family.
They are honest.
Nobody in that family has a poker face. They only know how to keep it 100. Anything less than that and they are not interested in it.
Worthy was not going to smile when he was wide open and the ball was overthrown.
Worthy was not going to smile when “fans” criticized him for dropping passes.
Worthy was not going to tell you he was playing with a broken hand during the 2022 season and that is why many of the drops occurred.
Worthy was not going to represent a program on social media when members of that fan base were ripping him on the same platform.
Worthy was not going to act like nothing happened, which is why he put some of his harshest critics on blast after last season.
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Last year, it finally happened.
I saw Worthy smile.
Members of the media used to dread pulling teeth from Worthy during interviews. Suddenly, Worthy was insightful, witty, and happy.
I was happy for him.
That “bad teammate” welcomed Adonai Mitchell and they became arguably the best 1-2 receiving combo in college football.
Worthy was a receiver Quinn Ewers could depend on.
He was a team leader.
He was Worthy.
It is great to see every member of Longhorn nation celebrating Worthy’s accomplishment at the NFL Scouting Combine.
It was greater to see the young man smile.
Worthy deserves this moment.
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Funniest Things You Will See This Week
Honey, what are you and Jack Black doing on Guy's Night Out?
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I cannot imagine a life without football (RIP Alex Trebek)
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Does this mean he lost the competition?
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Friends, how many of us have one?
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Sports On A Dime
1. Former Texas WR Jordan Whittington on the toughest defensive back he faced in practice last season: “I would probably say Jahdae. Just because I mainly played in the slot this year. He was the nickel. And we did one one-on-ones every time. That's the only guy I would go against … A loud guy, super confident, always gonna talk. Somebody that brings his teammates up and really competitive. So that's why I wanted to go against him.”
2. Whittington on what Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning bring to the table: “First, arm talent is crazy by both of them. Arch is really, really fast. I don't know if the Manning, I didn't get to watch a lot of the Mannings growing up. I don't know how fast they were, but Arch is super fast. Quinn is just a really good vocal leader, and I think his game speaks for itself. Everybody got to see it. I can't wait to see them both just be a one-two punch.”
3. Former Texas TE Ja’Tavion Sanders on the best advice Steve Sarkisian gave him: “Just going out there and being yourself, you know what I'm saying? You don't got to put on a fake face for nobody, going out there and be yourself will always be the best version.”
4. Sanders on playing with Ewers and Manning: “It was a great feeling, you know, they make, they make the hard throws look easy and I feel like Quinn's been doing that since high school. That's why he had so much success. And then me and Quinn have been close since high school. So, we've always had a true connection.”
5. Former Texas RB Jonathon Brooks on his recovery timeline: “I am 12 weeks into my recovery, so I'm just starting to get to running, and then expected timeline is training camp. Start of training camp. July 1st or start of training camp. Same thing. Yes, sir.”
6. Brooks on how running backs coach Tashard Choice helped his career: “I’ll say that again. I could literally stay in there for 10 minutes and talk about everything that he's done for me and how much he means to me. You know, he's been through the process I'm going through. So he has a lot of insight. And for myself, my father passed away two years ago. So he was that person that.”
7. This explains why Jaylan Ford was limited during the NFL Scouting Combine
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8. Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel on Kenny Baker, his former assistant who recently became the defensive line coach at Texas: “They got a great, a great, a great coach, a great leader of men. Somebody that you know, the, the human part of me, the, the human element of the head coach was super excited for Kenny. Wasn't extremely excited about losing them. But I think that speaks to the type of leader, developer, communicator and just overall coach that the University of Texas is really getting. So they should be elated with that asset and, you know, something I'm really excited for Kenny -- earned opportunity at a great institution."
9. Did someone say Johntay Cook?
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10. Based on Steve Sarkisian’s reaction to my question to him about the NCAA adopting helmet radios like the NFL, he had to be happy to read this Yahoo article:
With the NFL Scouting Combine playing out just blocks away, college athletics leaders are moving closer to adopting some of their bigger brother’s ideas.
In a long-expected move, administrators Friday are expected to finalize a recommendation for the adoption of a player-to-coach helmet communications system, the use of tablets on the sideline as well as in the halftime locker room and a two-minute warning in the college game.
After two days of debate here this week, the NCAA Rules Committee is scheduled to vote on the changes in a recommendation to the NCAA Division I Council, which often rubber-stamps such decisions.
The helmet communications system is, perhaps, the most significant technological change in recent college sports history. The concept will mirror the NFL. Only one member of each team can be equipped with a listening device in his helmet, and the device’s capabilities end at the 15-second mark of the play clock — a mandatory cut-off time that the NFL also uses.
Electronic tablets would be able to be used on the sideline and in the halftime locker room to review in-game video replays.
A break at the two-minute mark of each half is expected to also be part of the recommendation, something officials are referring to as a “two-minute timeout.” The break will operate in a similar capacity to the NFL’s “two-minute warning.”
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A Radical Twist for the 16-Team CFP Model
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Uncover a bold vision for college football with a Radical 16-team CFP Model. Dive into the groundbreaking structure and how it could shake up the game.
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A Radical Twist for the 16-Team CFP Model
Executive Summary: Uncover a bold vision for college football with a Radical 16-team CFP Model. Dive into the groundbreaking structure and how it could shake up the game. The was massive negative response in the media about the SEC and B1G asking for the automatic bye for their respective...
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Instant Analysis: Texas bench has a monster day in a 16-point win over OSU
- By Ketchum
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Cliffs Notes: The Longhorns might have clinched a spot in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday with by whipping Oklahoma State 81-65 in the final Big 12 regular season match-up between the two schools.
The Participants: Texas (18-10, 7-8 Big 12) and Oklahoma State (12-16, 4-11 Big 12)
Pre-Game KenPom Rankings: Texas (No. 26) and Oklahoma State (No. 102)
Game MVP: Dylan Disu has more efficient days of basketball this season for the Longhorns, but he was still the straw that stirred the drink against the Cowboys, as the Longhorns struggled whenever Rodney Terry dared to give him a moment to catch a breath on the sideline. Disu finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists.
Glue Guy: Chendall Weaver was all over the field on Saturday, scoring 16 points on 7 of 12 shooting, while grabbing 4 rebounds and generally playing like one of the top bench guys in the Big 12.
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Key Stretch: After the Cowboys went on a 16-5 run to start the second half, the Longhorns responded with a quick 11-0 run, led by Brock Cunningham scoring on a three-point shot, making two free throws and then dishing off to Chendall Weaver for a dunk, as the Longhorns opened up a 63-52 lead and never looked back.
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Attaboy: Brock: Senior Brock Cunningham was as good on Saturday as he's been all season, as he came off the bench and scored 8 points, grabbed 7 boards and was a bolt of energy for the team all afternoon on a day when Dillon Mitchell contributed 2 points on 1 shot from the floor and only grabbed 3 rebounds.
Dominant Bench Play: The Longhorns picked up 34 points and 20 rebounds from the bench today, compared to the 8 points and 6 rebounds that Oklahoma State received from, its bench.
Making History: Abmas finally passed Hersey Hawkins for 11th place in the all-time scoring list earlier this week after after scoring 15 points on Saturday, he now trails former Saint Peter's star Keydren Clark (3,058 points) for 10th-place by 19 points.
Bracketology: The Longhorns need to win a few more games to get off of the 8/9 seed line.
Instant Analysis: A Damn Good Performance
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Cliffs Notes: All 5 Texas starters scored in double figures, as Texas absolutely annihilated West Virginia 94-58 on Saturday afternoon at the Moody Center.
The Participants: NR Texas (16-8, 5-6 Big 12) and West Virginia (8-15, 3-7 Big 12)
Pre-Game KenPom Rankings: Texas (No. 32) and West Virginia (No. 133)
Game MVP: With all due respect to Max Abmas (19 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds), the honor goes to senior Dylan Disu, who couldn't miss in the first half. (7 of 7 from the field and 5 of 5 from downtown) when this game was truly being decided. Disu finished with a game-high 27 points and knocked down a career-high 7 three-point shots.
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Bounce-Back Game: Tyrese Hunter has struggled at times this season, but he was at his best on Saturday in scoring 19 points, dishing out 7 assists and grabbing 6 rebounds. More of that, Mr. Hunter!
Sharing is Caring: The Longhorns set a record for assists as a team in a Big 12 game with 28.
Things You Need to Know:: Texas probably hasn't played a better half than it did in the first half, as it scored 55 points in the first 20 minutes, while shooting 65.7% (23 of 65) from the floor and 50% ( 8 of 16) from three-point range. In addition to the scorching shooting, Texas forced 10 first half-turnovers and only turned it over twice.
Making History: Abmas passed Cincinnati all-time great Oscar Robertson for No.12 on the NCAA's all-time scoring list in the first half and is now only 22 points behind Hersey Hawkins (3,008) for 11th place all-time with 2,986 points.
Making History II: After moving into 4th place on the NCAA' all-time 3-point shots made list last month, Abmas made 5 of 12 shots from downtown on Saturday to leave him 11 made threes behind third-place Travis Bader (Purdue 2010-14).
The Future Is Here: A couple of future Longhorns were on hand to see the butt-kicking.
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ESPN Bracketology: The loss to Iowa State in the middle of the week didn't hurt UT's seeding, as the Longhorns remain on the seven-seed line and would face Texas A&M in the first round in the latest update.
The Participants: NR Texas (16-8, 5-6 Big 12) and West Virginia (8-15, 3-7 Big 12)
Pre-Game KenPom Rankings: Texas (No. 32) and West Virginia (No. 133)
Game MVP: With all due respect to Max Abmas (19 points, 9 assists and 6 rebounds), the honor goes to senior Dylan Disu, who couldn't miss in the first half. (7 of 7 from the field and 5 of 5 from downtown) when this game was truly being decided. Disu finished with a game-high 27 points and knocked down a career-high 7 three-point shots.
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Bounce-Back Game: Tyrese Hunter has struggled at times this season, but he was at his best on Saturday in scoring 19 points, dishing out 7 assists and grabbing 6 rebounds. More of that, Mr. Hunter!
Sharing is Caring: The Longhorns set a record for assists as a team in a Big 12 game with 28.
Things You Need to Know:: Texas probably hasn't played a better half than it did in the first half, as it scored 55 points in the first 20 minutes, while shooting 65.7% (23 of 65) from the floor and 50% ( 8 of 16) from three-point range. In addition to the scorching shooting, Texas forced 10 first half-turnovers and only turned it over twice.
Making History: Abmas passed Cincinnati all-time great Oscar Robertson for No.12 on the NCAA's all-time scoring list in the first half and is now only 22 points behind Hersey Hawkins (3,008) for 11th place all-time with 2,986 points.
Making History II: After moving into 4th place on the NCAA' all-time 3-point shots made list last month, Abmas made 5 of 12 shots from downtown on Saturday to leave him 11 made threes behind third-place Travis Bader (Purdue 2010-14).
The Future Is Here: A couple of future Longhorns were on hand to see the butt-kicking.
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ESPN Bracketology: The loss to Iowa State in the middle of the week didn't hurt UT's seeding, as the Longhorns remain on the seven-seed line and would face Texas A&M in the first round in the latest update.