Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (Drink the Kool-Aid I'm pouring...)
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Take a look at the AFI's list, particularly the top 10 then get back to me.
I don't often comment on your thoughts from the weekend, Ketch, other than saying nice job or good information but I want to point out two areas that you identified that I too have been "preaching" (if that's the word for it) about since last summer and again at the closing of the 2020 signing class.
First your point on Hudson Card. A quick release? Check. An even quicker release when he's in trouble or on the run? As incredible as that sounds, Check. Accuracy on both? Check. Understanding, TRULY understanding the phrase "throwing a receiver open"? Check. While Sark may very well be the QB coach we have all been wanting and waiting for, I'm not sure what can be gained by sitting such a talent on the bench. I don't like to assume that Sark would do such a thing just to prevent Thompson from transferring. It's not out of the realm of possibility but it would be disconcerting if not outright disappointing. You may be the self declared president of the Hudson Card fan club but I have been watching Texas QBs since James Street took over for Bill Bradley. It's amazing what we have had as QBs that have led this program since the 60's. VY was a gift. So is Hudson Card. So, to the President of the fan club from the old fart who's seen a lot in his time, let's both pray that Sark sees the same thing.
Point two and then I'll shut up. We haven't seen this much talent in the LB room in a long time. This position is my meat. And yes, I have been overly critical of the stable ponies brought in since DJ graduated. Great technique, overall nastiness and a nose for the football have been missing for quite some time. In their place were the Scott Derrys of the world and also rans who had no idea of how to shed a block, understand pad level and aggressiveness that attacked the ball carrier BEFORE he gained 5-7 yards beyond the LOS. Sorry, I digress into old habits. Supplementing this talent are the Younglings. One in particular from Arlington Martin, Morice Blackwell. I know, I know, you have him as a 3-star. Others have him as a 4-star. Jesus Christ was satisfied with one star so I don't give a crap how many stars people give this kid. He was born to play LB. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if as a toddler he used the correct hand, foot and pad technique to knock down the side of crib to get to his Teddy Bear. This kid has a nose for the football VERY much in the style of DJ.
There's my contribution, opinion or soap-box speech to your ten thoughts. They're good thoughts. I just wanted to add some of my own because after living through two different multi-years of wandering through the wilderness, I'm finally seeing two very special gifts on both sides of the ball that can get this program out of the wilderness and into the promised land.
Thanks for your indulgence. Let the fun poking and laughter begin.
Hook'em!
First your point on Hudson Card. A quick release? Check. An even quicker release when he's in trouble or on the run? As incredible as that sounds, Check. Accuracy on both? Check. Understanding, TRULY understanding the phrase "throwing a receiver open"? Check. While Sark may very well be the QB coach we have all been wanting and waiting for, I'm not sure what can be gained by sitting such a talent on the bench. I don't like to assume that Sark would do such a thing just to prevent Thompson from transferring. It's not out of the realm of possibility but it would be disconcerting if not outright disappointing. You may be the self declared president of the Hudson Card fan club but I have been watching Texas QBs since James Street took over for Bill Bradley. It's amazing what we have had as QBs that have led this program since the 60's. VY was a gift. So is Hudson Card. So, to the President of the fan club from the old fart who's seen a lot in his time, let's both pray that Sark sees the same thing.
Point two and then I'll shut up. We haven't seen this much talent in the LB room in a long time. This position is my meat. And yes, I have been overly critical of the stable ponies brought in since DJ graduated. Great technique, overall nastiness and a nose for the football have been missing for quite some time. In their place were the Scott Derrys of the world and also rans who had no idea of how to shed a block, understand pad level and aggressiveness that attacked the ball carrier BEFORE he gained 5-7 yards beyond the LOS. Sorry, I digress into old habits. Supplementing this talent are the Younglings. One in particular from Arlington Martin, Morice Blackwell. I know, I know, you have him as a 3-star. Others have him as a 4-star. Jesus Christ was satisfied with one star so I don't give a crap how many stars people give this kid. He was born to play LB. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if as a toddler he used the correct hand, foot and pad technique to knock down the side of crib to get to his Teddy Bear. This kid has a nose for the football VERY much in the style of DJ.
There's my contribution, opinion or soap-box speech to your ten thoughts. They're good thoughts. I just wanted to add some of my own because after living through two different multi-years of wandering through the wilderness, I'm finally seeing two very special gifts on both sides of the ball that can get this program out of the wilderness and into the promised land.
Thanks for your indulgence. Let the fun poking and laughter begin.
Hook'em!
Sure. But your Godfather's perspective has always been shaky going back to thinking III is a good movie.
Well, it's only been 3 years. If anything simply give him major props for taking care of business and finishing in just 3 years. Because he hasn't been here THAT long.
I can't help but wonder how this will translate during his Texas career in regards to playing or missing important games in his Jr year
"Go ahead, make my day," not making the list? SMH. Pretty sure Ms. @Ketchum wrote this top 10. At least I hope
For me, I would have a princess bride quote.
I end up using the line “You keep using that word... I do not think it means what you think it means”
Ok, technically that’s two lines so disqualified. Still, one of my favorites
I end up using the line “You keep using that word... I do not think it means what you think it means”
Ok, technically that’s two lines so disqualified. Still, one of my favorites
There are several from that movie. You're right, this is likely the most quoted, although at our house we often hear the Billy Crystal line "Oh now look who knows so much"
My all time favorite Rocky Balboa quote was from the Clubber Lang fight in Rocky 3:
"I ain't breathing heavy, am I?"
Best response to trash talk ever.
What is disappointing is that I tried to bait you in the column in another section and you didn't bite.
That would give it away IMO.
I'll fess up later., but I want to see if you or anyone else bites. I did leave it for you, though.
I think this is something that keeps getting lost in the wash. Based on the draft feedback we saw, Cosmi's technique was not a strength and that's coaching. Other than Cosmi I don't see us losing much on the OL, and we will be playing in (hopefully) a quicker paced offense that creates mismatches for the skill guys. If Flood can coach these guys up we should have at least a pretty serviceable OL.
I know we have battered fan syndrome, but the gloom and doom about the OL is a little over the top. I honestly think it has a lot more to do with the guys we missed on in last year's class than with what's actually on campus.
That would give it away IMO.
I'll fess up later., but I want to see if you or anyone else bites. I did leave it for you, though.
Certainly I hope not the Lefty part.
Excellent article! One of the best I recall.
This caused me to slam on the breaks. I knew you loved the kid, but wow. Time will tell if this was a great call or a real head scratcher. I’m leaning toward the latter. I hope I’m wrong.
This caused me to slam on the breaks. I knew you loved the kid, but wow. Time will tell if this was a great call or a real head scratcher. I’m leaning toward the latter. I hope I’m wrong.
nothing I haven't already said numerous times.... before he enrolled and after. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong, but I don't hold back.
Spot on with this Ketch. I want to like Blue because he's going to be a Longhorn. I want to dislike the decision to skip his senior year because it gets me out of my comfort zone. But I have zero real information about what's going on with him. He could be a serious head case, he could be opting out of a toxic team/coach environment, he could just be making a business decision.
Regardless, I have no basis to form a judgement on him or his decision because I don't know anything about it.
Had to laugh at that. Truth is, the Big Lebowski is packed with great quotes.I almost picked, "This is what happens when you **** a stranger in the ass."
I actually agree with Ketch on this for the reasons he mentioned plus some others. First, there are running backs (El Sed, Ricky, Earl, Jamal, etc.) that everyone knew they were going to the NFL barring a career ending injury. I think Jaydon may be in their category. Then again, he may not be. But the point is that running backs in particular have a short shelf life and if he thinks he has NFL talent, he is fully in his right to make this decision. Only Jaydon can decide what is best for Jaydon and I think everyone else needs to realize that.
That's a great quote from Five Easy Pieces, which I think was Nicholson's second movie after Easy Rider.
Nobody is going to call it tainted. He might get laughed at, but nobody calls Dirk's or Westbrook's MVP as tainted. Well, maybe Westbrook but that had nothing to do him losing in the first round, but instead him hanging around the rim, chasing rebounds for triple doubles instead of trying to get up court for an outlet pass.
