If Texas gets Hudson and Cobb
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Good question. I'd rather have 2 good QBs than 0 though.
Same exact thing happened to us a few years ago, & we ended up with 0 QBs. Had a 5* prior starter, had a 4* who took his job, had a solid 4* backup, recruited a 5* who wanted to play. One transferred after graduation, one ruled academically ineligible, backup got hurt, & 5* recruit transferred before season.
So lost two 5*s, two 4*s & started a 3* career backup.
Hard to make them all happy. Imagine telling Ehlinger to redshirt?
Scholz this brings up a good point. Charley had some success at Louisville and was hired by Texas I assume because Texas liked what system he ran at Louisville and the success he had. Texas is on their 3rd OC in as many years and the D finished like 107th in the nation last year. It seems to me that Charley isn't running anywhere near the O or D that he ran at Lousville. Does it concern you that he appears to not have an identity or do you think he has been able to learn on the go and the new o system will be successful?
Oh, well that helps. Lol.
If he goes to the Opening & is rated #1, but watches other guys he beat start before him, that can wear on him.
Also, I was just referring to the statement the gentleman made saying Texas would "wreck" ND in '17 & '18.
I'm just saying I don't think that ND will be wrecked in '17 & '18.
Though it's yet to be proven that I would squelch on a bet. Try me out! I really want to see you with an avatar of my choice. I'm sure you have a juicy one for me. Not that I'd lose though.
I dont speak for anyone other than myself. F*ck 'em if they cant own up to it.
Texas hired him because he is a good football coach that developes players! He wasn't thrown into the best situation with QB's and they've since recruited several of their own. As for system, he wants to be a power run type spread attack like his buddy in Ohio and that's exactly what they're going to run.
Spur he has to develop talent to fit his system. This is the 3rd system in as many years. It seems like kids have been playing musical chairs having to learn new systems. I've seen many on here and in general who have complained about his game management and some have suggested he may be better suited as a coordinator rather that a complicated total game manager. Do you agree with their opinion or have you seen enough progress from him at Texas to still believe he's the guy? Thanks
If you don't think Texas is getting better......through getting much better talent......through better offensive coaching...then you are going to be in for a rude awakening. Look at the kids coming to Texas AFTER 2 losing seasons......now imagine Texas starts winning again which will happen for sure.....keep burying your head sooner, it will make it that much sweeter when Texas is top dog again.
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I've had moments of agitation,no different than OU getting out played physically and out coached overall the past 2 years in Dallas. He'll be fine. You have to have quality QB play to be successful on offense, Stoops is not immune to this as we've seen. Stoops has altered staff on multiple occasions. It's part of the process. The defensive woes last year were growing pains, this staff knows defense and the kids are now seasoned.
I think the right staff is on the forty!
Spur with all due respect, Stoops and Strong are not comparable in the least? Strong has 2 losing season in a row to start out, 3 OC's and a defense ranked 107 to end the second season. Stoops has made personel moves but has had success evidenced by his win/loss record, I don't think Texas stays down forever but I'm just trying to see the full picture. One game does not make the season. Are you saying you are content beating OU but having a losing win/loss record? Surely not.
I'm saying its a complete rebuild that is going well on flipping the roster. Watson is his fault and it's really only 2 OC's but who cares. They weren't that far off last year running a shitload of kids on to the field. There were several bad losses that got in my craw, but I really like how the stars are lining up. Stoops is a good coach, but he sucks in the big games! I hope he's there for many moons. 60 freshmen to sophomores, 25 juniors to 5th year seniors. Charlie has flipped the roster, now it's time to move forward and not back.
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Do you even post on any sooner site? Good bad or indifferent you seem more interested in the Longhorns than the sooners.
The talent on OLine is crazy good compared to the last 2 years. QB should finally get solidified in another year. Really like what we have coming in at WR. Running backs good. I mean if you can't see there has been significant upgrades across the board, you are just blind. I don't like starting a freshman at QB and so I'll temper my enthusiasm for next year. Still think they can get to 8-4 just because Baylor and TCU are going to be down. Starting in 2017 I expect us to compete for the conference for a long time. D struggled last year, and a lot of that was leadership. We lost NFL players at all 3 levels and Brown was a beast. DE's were terrible as well. Really need Fowler on campus as he'll give some speed on the outside. DE and TE are really my only concerns going forward. Rest of the roster is now deep or soon will be with QB in 2017. Baylor bellying up was a huge win for us at need positions.
...and he instills toughness and discipline, is involved with his players and coaches, has incredible energy, and sets a high ethical standard. I hate to say it, but together with what TexExSpur wrote, Charlie Strong is the anti-Mack.
- Am I concerned that so few coaches and players from 2014 are still at Texas, and not just because of football success and graduation? You bet.
- Am I concerned that CS has made a few questionable hiring decisions? Yes.
- Do blow-out losses to (2014) BYU, Baylor, KSU, TCU, Arkansas, (2015) Notre Dame, TCU (again), and especially Iowa State bother me? Very much so. Sadly, Charlie Strong has been the anti-Mack in close games, too. There'd better be marked improvement, in W-L and in DOING the blowouts, but NEVER allowing them.
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We're up to 61 freshmen and sophomores with Hudson now. Crazy. (And we'll probably be down at least a couple of more JRs and SRs before our first game.)
Thought you didn't come here to talk trash, liar.
5 defensive linemen and 6 offensive lineman. That will be some decent depth for a change.
Bass I post here and mostly on the CC pay board. Unlike other Texas and Oklahoma fans I won't sugarcoat things. Some people on both sides want it to be all dandelions and rainbows and it's just not the case. Texas fans want everyone to believe since January they are now better and Ou fans want everyone to believe the Sooners will win the title this year . I seriously doubt either happens.
Let me get this straight. You think it is ludicrous for Texas fans to believe that they will be better this year than last? Arguably, the defensive line is the only group of the entire team that may take a slight step backward.
Defense: Better and more experienced linebacking crew. Secondary, finally more than just freshman and talented.
Offense: Two stud running backs and excellent receiving group. An offensive line that is no longer a bunch of freshmen. I will give you that our QB is a wildcard, but, at the very least, whoever plays will be at least the same or better.
I think DL won't be taking a step back for very long next season. We'll be young, but we will have such a talent and depth upgrade there. Ridgeway played both hurt and with his usual inconsistent effort all season long. I think people will be surprised at how good the DL looks by mid-season.
Anyone who thinks Texas fans are irrational for expecting significant improvement this year must also think that Phil Steele is an uninformed UT homer.
Better as in 7-5? Sure. But to act as though rival fans should be scared or as though things are really turning around is ridiculous in my opinion. If I'm wrong I'll admit it and I've even thrown out a couple of wagers. Right now to automatically assume positions will be better or improved is strictly 100% guessing and predicting. Not just for y'all but for Oklahoma as well
Well........ thanks for sharing. Really. In all honesty I really dont care too much what you think. Im pretty comfortable with what I said based off what I see as matchups through the season. I think we have an angle to get over on EVERYONE from either side of the ball if adjustments are properly done. I feel i am being more than realistic and wouldnt be surprised to see Texas run the damn table if they handle ND like i think they can.
Oh... and btw - I EXPECT to see Strong try and run it up on ou when we get there. Its time to put things back in their rightful places. Even with ND, this will be a major statement game. Anyhow, thanks again...... but do you hear that? *********************************************** thats the sound of nobody here caring if you agree with our predictions. Thanks for playing bud, it was fun.
I don't post for your approval. Do you hear that ? Like I said I'll admit I'm wrong if the season plays our differently. Texas will be SLIGHTLY improved, that's my opinion. Oklahoma will be a little weaker than last year, that's my opinion as well.
If you are so confident in your predictions, back them up with $$$. Loser pays to the others charity of choice.
Well then we Texas fans will just give up and quit watching football then. I mean if oumoron says Texas will NEVER be better than the last 2 years no matter ANY NEW coaches or no matter ANY NEW players then Texas will never win again. Whoa is me whoa is me. What a stupid ignorant lying statement you just made. Only in a stupid sooners mind is Texas NOT getting better! Everyone in the country EXCEPT sooners think Texas is going to be tough in the future.
You add nothing GTFO. Texas fans know we are not going to win the title THIS year. Although stranger things have happened. ie sooners playing nearly every good team last year with their backup QBs. But we know the future with this team is very bright. So can every other person who is not terrified of Texas and their power to dominate recruiting and the field. Texas has proven it before and will do it again.
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I don't necessarily believe that Baylor will be down this coming year. They have a ton of offensive talent, and as it stands right now they are keeping the staff and scheme in place. I believe the year after next is when you see the effects of this scandal on Baylor on the field.
You responded as a child, that's disappointing. Do you do this in real life when someone disagrees with you? I hope not. How many lies did you tell on me in one post? I think you will be SLIGHTLY improved. As I stated let's put $ on it and we can donate to our favorite charity. If I'm such an idiot, moron etc. then let's do this. Or perhaps we can do a sig bet as previously mentioned?
Good grief.
We kicked your teeth in last year. So we are good enough.
Our biggest issue last year was inconsistent QB play. In spite of that...we lost a few very close games last year. One on an XP. And we were beating OSU until we muffed a punt in the closing minute and gave them the game. Literally a few plays away from attaining the 7-5 record you act like we would be crazy to think we could reach this year.
I do NOT think we are some world beater. But we also better have a better record than last year. Or else people need to be fired.
And it has NOTHING to do with recruiting buzz. Sure we got an influx of good young talent. I think we will be better because we return a ton of starters. The OC will make positive waves with an inconsistent offense. And I do think Buechele will stabilize the QB position to at least the point where I don't want to throw up each time the QB attempts a real pass. He is young, he will have growing pains. The inexperience will cost us in a big game or two.
That being said.....we are better than last year. And last year we flat out punched OU in the mouth and dominated them in the trenches. We literally have a team that can beat anyone and also still lose to anyone. And guaranteed....the team will have a better record than last year.
