Fall Camp Updates

[2300 Nueces]

I would agree going conservative on D cost us. It just didn't hurt us on O. The OU D was completely gassed. When you're gashing 7-8 yds/carry, you run it down their throat. Oh and don't friggin hold while you're doing it.

I agree, however, you should re-watch the B12 CCG. The officiating was atrocious. We took the early lead and were moving the ball til the refs applied the brakes. Texas was penalized 13 times for 128 yards, OU 5 for 60. RRR~ Texas was penalized 6-43 and OU 7-73. It's funny how this works when the conference wants a team in the playoff.

 

[Son of Wasatch]

I think I understand.

 

[Son of Wasatch]

Now I'm good

 

[RoboCocks21]

This video is hilarious, but look how grown of a man Jordan Whittington looks like.

 

[clob94]

I don't have the words. I swear to God if the LSU fans start chanting "Sleep!" During our game I will completely lose my sh!t. Are we running a football program or a house of parlor tricks.

 

[DHHorn]

Did that take the place of a practice?

 

[q1w2e3]

Did that take the place of a practice?

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.
Herman has always been an innovator, I hope this one works. We will see.

 

[clob94]

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.
Herman has always been an innovator, I hope this one works. We will see.

Psychological tactical training?


Are we going to start staring at goats next? Or maybe an LSD drip like we did in the 60s during the CIA MKultra experiments?

Those didn't turn out so well.

 

[q1w2e3]

Psychological tactical training?


Are we going to start staring at goats next? Or maybe an LSD drip like we did in the 60s during the CIA MKultra experiments?

Those didn't turn out so well.

A couple of the walk-ons that are upperclassmen psych majors having been running with the ones and twos over some of the four star guys.

 

[DHHorn]

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.
Herman has always been an innovator, I hope this one works. We will see.

 

[Belldozer1]

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.
Herman has always been an innovator, I hope this one works. We will see.

Come on dude, seriously? “Hey fellas, you don’t need to outrun the guy chasing you just need to ask him to stop chasing you long enough for you to hypnotize him”

 

[Belldozer1]

A couple of the walk-ons that are upperclassmen psych majors having been running with the ones and twos over some of the four star guys.

This sounds like good news for all of us

 

[westx]

Maybe we can see if this guy has any eligibility

 

[Son of Wasatch]

The team looked like they were having fun, nothing to see here.

Now.......stop diddling yourself...and ....Sleep.

 

[q1w2e3]

The team looked like they were having fun, nothing to see here.

Now.......stop diddling yourself...and ....Sleep.

Exactly. It’s harmless down time that’s good for team morale , it most certainly does not take the place of practice, and It’s good for recruiting. UT did a great job of marketing it as it made a buzz across national media.

 

[Charlie Mang]

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.
Herman has always been an innovator, I hope this one works. We will see.

q1 - recognizing satire may not be some of these guy's strong suit. Specially the okies.

I thought it was a great team bonding event. The guys were laughing and loose, plus what a wonderful lesson illustrating the power of the human mind.

 

[BringBackRoyal]

Yes more than once. Herman spoke in his last press conference about how this fall camp is more about training the players to be able to psychologically defeat their opponent and less about brute force so they’ve cut back on strength and conditioning to keep them fresh and cut back on football drills, but increased psychological tactical training like hypnosis.

LOL. This’ll probably be received wisdom on the aggy boards before the weekend is over.

 

[clob94]

Cover 6 and cover 8 abound.

 

[FlourBluffHorn]

Psychological or muscle, they had better be able to play and win or this shit not gonna fly with this Woosa crap Fb is Brute Force and it will always be, I don't think ya mind can defeat a 300 lb Linebacker runnin over ya ass

 

[HornsRuleU]

I'm hearing really good things about Casey Thompson. We really need to engineer some blowouts and get him meaningful playing time. By meaningful I mean actually running the offense, not handing the ball off 20 times.

I don't care if it's 50-0, he has to run the offense. If he's brought in to hand the ball off, it's a huge waste of time, and does nothing to prepare him. Dumbest thing many coaches do is bring in an inexperienced QB and do nothing but run up the middle.

Also, we F$&@ING MUST STOP SITTING ON 3 TD LEADS! Not only because this is the Big 12 and 3 TDs ain't shit, but you need to build as big a lead as you, as fast as you can, to alllow for that backup to get as many reps as possible.

I love Herman, but if there's one thing that absolutely pisses me off about him is trying to sit on leads that really aren't big enough to sit on. See the RRS. Stop taking your goddamn foot off the gas Tom! only remove your foot from the gas to step on their throats, not to "make nice" with opposing coaches. F&@$ those coaches! You better goddamn believe they wouldn't do the same for you.

Ok rant over. I feel better.

Good post, but I don't think Tom is trying to "make nice" with any coaches. Thoughts?

 

[DHHorn]

Good post, but I don't think Tom is trying to "make nice" with any coaches. Thoughts?

Hind sight is always 20/20. It's a widely accepted strategy to go conservative with the lead, it was the execution not the strategy that was flawed last year.

 

[weevilcatch]

Psychological or muscle, they had better be able to play and win or this shit not gonna fly with this Woosa crap Fb is Brute Force and it will always be, I don't think ya mind can defeat a 300 lb Linebacker runnin over ya ass

Yeah man. Psychology has a lot to do with everything. Also, I don’t know many 300 lb linebackers...

 

[FlourBluffHorn]

Yeah man. Psychology has a lot to do with everything. Also, I don’t know many 300 lb linebackers...

Maybe you been too busy Dating 200 LB's, you oughta step ya game up....I never knew a PHD that wasn't weird as shit anyway

 

[Son of Wasatch]

Maybe you been too busy Dating 200 LB's, you oughta step ya game up....I never knew a PHD that wasn't weird as shit anyway

Everything starts in ya mind, "As a man thinkith so is he" That's what the Bible teaches. If you don't believe than you ain't right with God.

 

[weevilcatch]

Maybe you been too busy Dating 200 LB's, you oughta step ya game up....I never knew a PHD that wasn't weird as shit anyway

Lol. FB, you ain’t right haha

 

[Metcalf #2]

Good post, but I don't think Tom is trying to "make nice" with any coaches. Thoughts?

I don't remember the exact quotes, but many of his comments last year after games gave me this impression. Something like what a great guy so and so is, and not wanting to embarrass them. Bottom line, yes, he gives me the feeling he's making nice with opposing coaches.

 

[Metcalf #2]

Hind sight is always 20/20. It's a widely accepted strategy to go conservative with the lead, it was the execution not the strategy that was flawed last year.

After you've seen that you struggle to execute said strategy, it's a flawed strategy to continue using said strategy.

 

[clob94]

Everything starts in ya mind, "As a man thinkith so is he" That's what the Bible teaches. If you don't believe than you ain't right with God.

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words;
watch your words, for they become actions;
watch your actions, for they become habits;
watch your habits, for they become character;
watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

 

[BringBackRoyal]

Hind sight is always 20/20. It's a widely accepted strategy to go conservative with the lead, it was the execution not the strategy that was flawed last year.

True, but there are different ways "go conservative" with the lead.

It's possible to be so oversimple and, consequently, ineffective that you're being conservative in appearances only. And coaches do this all the time. In reality, a proper quantitative analysis would show that playing in such a limited, predictable way, whether on offense or defense, is actually a highly risky, statistically unfavorable decision overall (i.e., not a conservative one).

 

[Son of Wasatch]

“Watch your thoughts, for they become words;
watch your words, for they become actions;
watch your actions, for they become habits;
watch your habits, for they become character;
watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.”

That's right! Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to go have a threesome with Taylor Swift and Kate Beckinsale.

 

[FlourBluffHorn]

That's right! Now if you will excuse me, I'm going to go have a threesome with Taylor Swift and Kate Beckinsale.

your taste ain't worth a damn Son!

 

[Son of Wasatch]

Look out people, FB done ate a whole bag of Gummies!!!!!

 

[HornsRuleU]

I don't remember the exact quotes, but many of his comments last year after games gave me this impression. Something like what a great guy so and so is, and not wanting to embarrass them. Bottom line, yes, he gives me the feeling he's making nice with opposing coaches.

OK, but with the points, I don't think he cares.

When you're behind, it makes logical sense to go for it, pull out all the stops, take extra risks, etc. Especially late or way behind.

Let's say you're driving to work or to some appointment, and you've got plenty of time... Do you drive like a video game player at that point? No.

 

[DHHorn]

Danny Young has a high ankle sprain and is expected to be out for about 3 weeks. Reports are that Roshon Johnston will be moved to RB for the time being. We're getting pretty thin at RB and haven't even played a game yet. I hope Ingram and Whittington can stay healthy.

 

[LonghornMM]

Danny Young has a high ankle sprain and is expected to be out for about 3 weeks. Reports are that Roshon Johnston will be moved to RB for the time being. We're getting pretty thin at RB and haven't even played a game yet. I hope Ingram and Whittington can stay healthy.

That, and we need Kirk Johnson. For whatever reason, he can't seem to stay healthy. If he stays healthy, he's a pretty good RB and adds quality depth.