Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Hello Mr. Limb, my dear old friend)

[bbussell1]

There is just something special about watching American Women dominate the biggest team sport on the planet and especially taking it to the best of Europe 3 matches in a row.

And watching women show incredible athleticism, teamwork, grit and determination on the pitch is just more thrilling than watching the men play.

 

[Big Bertha]

I'm not saying ketch's prediction is crazy. I'm saying OU is stacked on offense and we know that system produces at an elite level. Just as important, Sam has to prove for the first time in three years he can stay healthy for an entire season. And Herman cant go conservative to ensure that. If Texas plays aggressive on offense for an entire season and Sam stays healthy, I'm betting on Texas. But given what we know so far, that's a pretty big question mark.

I agree and I hope that for once we have a true running game where we don't have to rely on Sam all the time. We seriously need to limit his designed runs even if they are effective. I'd like to see us open up the offense more and air it out. We have the weapons. That will open up the running game even more.

 

[bkrichmd1]

You don't have to like Megan Rapinoe, but my goodness, even her detractors you have to respect the fact that with the weight of the world on her shoulders in the last two weeks, she performed at a level that we crave the world's best athletes to perform. She did the damn thing.

d. There are going to be a lot of people on tilt at the end of the year when Rapinoe is named Sports Illustrated’s 2019 Sportsperson of the Year. Don't yell at me ... I'm just telling you to prepare yourself

Pressure comes in many forms. Pressure that you put on yourself and team at a time when it probably could have been said at another time, that's all on her. She stood by her guns and didn't back down. I think she should have respected the Anthem considering she is playing on the national team. That said, everything else she said about not going to the White House...ok great don't go. That's becoming old news. As for Sportsperson of the year? you may be right. But Leonard is going to be a hard one to pass up.

 

[Ketchum]

You didn’t answer my question about Alex Morgan! Is she queen or not!?!?

She is a queen.

 

[Ketchum]

How can you have a Chicago list without Old Days? The rest of the column is solid

My bad.

 

[Universal Horn]

Good all conference team. I could see a possible three way tie for the Big 12 with Tx, OU and ISU...margin of victory probably favors OU so Tx better not let off the gas anymore. And Sam must stay healthy.

Hard to pick just 10 Chicago songs...you left off Baby What a Big Surprise, Feeling Stronger Everyday, Will You Still Love Me, Look Away, Hard Habit to Break, I Don’t Wanna Live Without Your Love, Alive Again, Old Days, Wishing You Were Here and No Tell Lover.......that is a crazy good second ten!

 

[Ketchum]

Pressure comes in many forms. Pressure that you put on yourself and team at a time when it probably could have been said at another time, that's all on her. She stood by her guns and didn't back down. I think she should have respected the Anthem considering she is playing on the national team. That said, everything else she said about not going to the White House...ok great don't go. That's becoming old news. As for Sportsperson of the year? you may be right. But Leonard is going to be a hard one to pass up.

The pressure came for her and if you're gonna come at the queen, you best not miss.

 

[MB-HORNS]

If we're talking about an All-22 across the board, I'd probably favor the Sooners right now.

Maybe... Their defense is is going to be garbage.. The offense takes a step back.

 

[Prison Mike.]

She is a queen.

 

[CutaneousHorn]

What did Pop do to alienate Kawhi?

 

[MB-HORNS]

much better defense than last year

Their defense is going to be garbage... Their sites have been talking about it a lot. Many think it might be worse than last year..

 

[MB-HORNS]

t I think OU has better coaching where it counts in the big 12, on offense. Their system is the best in college football hands down.

If Texas cannot win the Big 12 this year we might not ever again. It will be time to just concede that we are ou's bitch and move on..

 

[bkrichmd1]

The pressure came for her and if you're gonna come at the queen, you best not miss.

She made the decision to not stand for a National Anthem. You're on the NATIONAL team...that's beyond disrespectful. You want to do it on a professional sports team, have fun it's your money. For a National Team? No

 

[MauiHorn]

If Sam Ehlinger is healthy, we win the conference. Only way he stays healthy is if we can run the ball, otherwise Herman will have him run the ball too much and it is only a matter of time given every team will want to tee off on our Heisman hopeful.

Nice article Ketch.

I thought it was an amazing last week of NBA and soccer news. My daughter grew up during the Mia Hamm era and played her ass off through varsity soccer. What our US team did this WC will influence hundreds of thousands young women to push themselves.

 

[gfellow]

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Let's just cut to the chase ...

After nitpicking the hell out of Anwar Richardson's All-Big 12 pre-season first-team this past week, but confessing to not being ready to answer questions about players that I might have opposed who made his list (see Zack Shackelford), it was time to either do my own damn list or shut up.

As most of you know, it's easier for me to make a list than actually shut the hell up, so ... yeah ... I made my list.

Get ready to fall in love with me all over again.

Offense

QB: Sam Ehlinger - Texas (Jr.)

Here's why: It's very possible that Jalen Hurts will put up bigger numbers over 13 games this season than Ehlinger, but that doesn't mean that he'll be a better player than Ehlinger, who was better in head to head match-ups against the best quarterbacks on the Texas schedule last year with the exception of Kyler Murray in the Big 12 Championship game.

RB: Kennedy Brooks - Oklahoma (So.)

Here's why: As a freshman, he averaged 8.9 yards per carry. I mean ... what else needs to be said? That's one of the most ridiculous stats I've ever heard at the running back position in major college football. That's 1.2 yards per carry more than Barry Sanders averaged in his Heisman season.

RB: Darius Anderson - TCU (Senior)

Here's why: I originally picked Kansas' Pooka Williams, but considering he's got some legal issues that may or may not keep him off the field, I'll go with Anderson, who could be poised for a monster season.

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WR: Ceedee Lamb - Oklahoma (Junior)

Here's why: When it's all said and done, Lamb might just be the best wide receiver in Oklahoma's storied history. After recording nearly 1,200 yards and 11 touchdowns as a sophomore, I'm expecting him to hit the stratosphere this season.

WR: Tylan Wallace - Oklahoma State (Junior)

Here's why: The 2018 Biletnikoff Award Finalist had almost 1,500 yards receiving last year. He's arguably the first name on this list.

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WR: Collin Johnson - Texas (Senior)

Here's why: In a battle between TCU's Jalen Reagor for the last spot, Johnson's dynamic ability as a deep threat proved to be the deciding factor.

OL: Lucas Niang - TCU (Senior)

Here's why: Didn't allow a single sack all season in 2018 and was the highest-graded pass blocker in the Big 12 according to Pro Football Focus.

OL: Parker Braun - Texas (Senior)

Here's why: Because he's a bad ************ that mauled people in the ACC for three seasons and emerged as one of its best players, regardless of position. He steps on to the field at Texas as possibly the best lineman in the Big 12

OL: Creed Humphrey - Oklahoma (Sophomore)

Here's why: There were times last season when Humphrey was the best player on the best offensive line in the country ... and he was a freshman. By the time he's done playing in Norman, he's going to be in the discussion of best linemen in the history of the program.

OL: Colton McKivitz - West Virginia

Here's why: A stalwart on the West Virginia line at right tackle for the last three seasons, McKivitz was one of the highest rated players in the Big 12 last season at his position.

OL: Sam Cosmi - Texas (Sophomore)

Here's why: Cosmi was right behind Niang as a graded pass blocker last season and he's still just a puppy. Like Humphrey, we might be talking about a guy that's going to emerge as soon as this season as one of the best linemen in school history.

Defense

DE: Jaquan Bailey - Iowa State (Senior)

Here's why: Bailey ranked second in the Big 12 in stops off the edge a year ago, while also providing the third-most pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. He's the best returning two-way edge player in the league.

DE: Ronnie Perkins - Oklahoma (Sophomore)

Here's why: A freshman all-American in 2018, this emerging star is the most likely player in the conference to rack up 10+ sacks this season off the edge, with all due respect to guys like Kansas State's Reggie Walker and Baylor's James Lynch.

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DT: Neville Gallimore - Oklahoma (Senior)

Here's why: The highest-graded returning interior lineman in the Big 12 last season, Gallimore has turned into the kind of run stopper that also makes game-changing plays in the process. Was an absolute handful for the Longhorns in the Big 12 Championship game.

DT: Ray Lima - Iowa State (Senior)

Here's why: He's not much of a playmaker, but there's no doubting that this first-team All-Big 12 selection from a year ago is one of the most consistent defensive linemen in the conference. This is a spot that can be taken by someone else if someone can make a leap this season.

LB: Kenneth Murray - Oklahoma (Junior)

Here's why: His 155 tackles and 20 tackles for loss from a year ago simply jump off the stat sheet in a way that no other Big 12 defensive player coming into this season can claim. He's a monster producer.

LB: Jordyn Brooks - Texas Tech (Senior)

Here's why: Led the Red Raiders in tackles for the second year in a row, while also leading the team in tackles for loss and ranking second in quarterback pressures. I was tempted to go with Jeffery McCulloch in this spot, but Brooks' production is much more of a sure thing going into the year.

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DB: Jeff Gladney - TCU (Senior)

Here's why: Here's the best player in the Big 12 that no one seems to talk about.

DB: A.J. Green - Oklahoma State (Senior)

Here's why: According to the school website, Green limited Collin Johnson to five receptions on 13 targets with two passes broken up and against West Virginia, he held David Sills to four receptions on 11 targets with three passes broken up, including a PBU in the end zone on the final play of the game to preserve OSU’s win over the seventh-ranked Mountaineers. He's damn good.

DB - Caden Sterns - Texas (Sophomore)

Here's why: After posting one of the best freshman defensive campaigns in Texas football history in 2018, Sterns is poised to take the next step towards national superstardom.

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DB: Greg Eisworth - Iowa State (Junior)

Here's why: The 2018 Big 12 Defensive Newcomer of the Year does it all for the Cyclones and only figures to improve in year No. 2 in the Big 12.

DB: BJ Foster - Texas (Sophomore)

Here's why: Just a hunch, but Foster is going to be the biggest game-changing defensive back in the Big 12 ... sacks, forced fumbles, interceptions ... he'll be everywhere.

Special Teams

K: Cameron Dicker - Texas (Sophomore)

Here's why: If you select West Virginia's Evan Staley at this position, I totally understand because it's virtually a coin flip when you compare him with Dicker, but the biggest difference I could find between the two is that Dicker might have a stronger leg than Staley, who has never made a field goal of 50 yards or more, while Dicker was one of two as a true freshman in 2018.

P: Kyle Thompson - Kansas (Junior)

Here's why: Had the highest averaged by far of any punter in the Big 12 last year, while also handling more volume than any punter in the conference. He's not Michael Dickson good, but he's still pretty damn good.

KR/PR: Ceedee Lamb - Oklahoma (Junior)

Here's why: He's the guy I would least want to kick to in the conference.

(Note: I did not include the tight end position or the fullback positions in this assignment because this is the Big 12 we're talking about.)

Big 12 Honors

Newcomer of the Year – Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma
Offensive Player of the Year – Sam Ehlinger, Texas
Defensive Player of the Year – Jeff Gladney, TCU
Running Back of the Year - Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma
Wide Receiver of the Year - Ceedee Lamb, Oklahoma
Offensive Lineman of the Year - Sam Cosmi, Texas
Defensive Lineman of the Year - Ronnie Perkins, Oklahoma
Linebacker of the Year - Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma
Defensive Back of the Year - Jeff Gladney, TCU

Big 12 Champion: Texas (I reserve the right to change my mind before September 1st)

No. 2 - So, I just officially picked Texas to win the Big 12 this year ...

Well, that just happened.

I suppose I'm just all-in on Sam Ehlinger. The bottom line is that if I think he's going to be the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year this season, the Longhorns are going to have to win the Big 12 in the process because I can't say for certainty that Ehlinger will have better numbers than a Lincoln Riley quarterback.

However, when the Longhorns and Sooners do battle twice this season, the Longhorns will go into those games with the best player on the field at the quarterback position.

If we're talking about an All-22 across the board, I'd probably favor the Sooners right now.

Yet, the Big 12 is a quarterback conference and for the first time since 2009, the Longhorns will have the best of the bunch in the best quarterback conference in the nation.

Like it mattered in 2005, 2008 and 2009, it'll matter again in 2019.

No. 3 - Hudson Card is the truth ...

There were a lot of double-takes a few months ago when I moved Hudson Card into five-star status in the Lone Star Recruiting Top 100 List, along with North Shore running back Zachary Evans and Tomball wide receiver Demond Demas, and placed Card into the No. 3 overall spot in the rankings.

From my perspective, it was a pretty easy call. Let's not mince words here, he's a young man with a special arm talent, plus-athleticism, tremendous skill on the field as a player and there's moxie there for days.

For all of the difficulty scouting football players can often be, sometimes it's as easy as watching a few plays or a quarter of a single game.

I remember standing on the sidelines of a high school game at Nelson Field back in 1998 alongside a coach from Kentucky when Austin Lanier star Derrick Straight scored on a 60-yard run on the first play of the game and scooped up a fumble and ran it back for a touchdown on the second play of the game.

With more than 11 minutes to go in the first quarter, the Kentucky coach started walking off the field.

"Where are you going?," I asked.

"There's nothing left for me to see," he said with a laugh. "If you can't see what you need to see on those two plays, you don't need to be doing this. I'm going to get some Mexican food."

That was that, which brings me back to Card.

Fellas, this ain't rocket science. Just watch the kid. Not all of the stuff he's capable of is remotely normal, which is why I wasn't at all shocked when he tore it up at the Elite 11 competition this week.

Ranked as the No. 2 quarterback in the entire competition all week by those in charge of the event, Card pushed all of his chips into the middle of the table during testing at The Opening when he posted an absolute game-changing shuttle time, which I consider the be the single most important testing number when it comes to quick-twitch explosiveness.

An elite 20-yard shuttle time for a wide receiver or cornerback is generally anything in the 4.0 range. Card posted a 4.06 shuttle time at nearly 6-3, 176 pounds, which might actually be the fastest shuttle time I can ever remember a Texas quarterback prospect recording.

To give you some added perspective, Alabama defensive back commitment Malachi Moore (No.123 on the Rivals250) ran a 4.25 shuttle. Fellow Alabama commit/four-star unning back Javon Baker (No. 102 on the Rivals250) ran a 4.30 shuttle. The third Alabama commit at The Opening was cornerback Jahquez Robinson (No. 188 in the Rivals250), who ran a 4.40 shuttle.

Yes, card smoked every single Alabama commitment at the event, all of whom are highly rated skilled athletes.

The bottom line is that I'm just not sure that Texas fans totally know what they have in Card and there's always going to be hesitation of hype around an Austin-area quarterback commit after the Garrett Gilbert disaster, but I'm telling you that Card is a quarterback prospect that ranks near the top of the list of Texas quarterback prospects in the last 20 years.

No. 4 - Rooting for Tennessee ...

Obviously, Texas isn't playing Texas A&M anytime soon in football, but Longhorns everywhere do not want to see Longview quarterback Haynes King committing to the Aggies, which means that Orangebloods everywhere will be wanting to pull for Tennessee in this head-to-head recruiting battle.

The only guy that the Elite 11 coaches and counselors thought outperformed Card throughout the entirety of the event was King, who apparently ran the same 4.06 shuttle time and an even faster 40 time (4.52).

The more and more I take a gander at King, the more and more impressive he gets.

No. 5 – BUY or SELL …

(Buy) With a year to redshirt and soak up the expectations of Herman within the offense, I fully expect Card to emerge as the starter at the position following Ehlinger's departure following the 2020 season.



(Buy) Yeah, I thought the Longhorns would be white hot all over the map at this point just six months ago with what I thought would be a certain top-five class. The out of state recruiting isn't quite as dominant as it was a year ago and the in-state recruiting has been solid, but not spectacular.



(Buy) I'll take Texas in the 10 spot with a leap of faith.



(Sell) Nah, I don't believe that. There's more nuance to the issues Texas has than that simple light switch would represent.



(Sell) I'll buy that there's still evolving that will absolutely take place, but perhaps not at the expense of a loss on the field this season. Cross your fingers.



(Buy) I've got Ehlinger with 34 touchdown passes this season.



(Sell) I'll take the field in July.

No. 6 - Five things on America's Team ...

a. What a team. All they did was beat the world's No. 2, No. 3 and No. 4 teams in the world, while outscoring their opponents by a combined 26-3 score. Dominant.

b. Rose Levelle is going to be America's soccer superstar for the next decade. She announced herself on the world's biggest stage.

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c. You don't have to like Megan Rapinoe, but my goodness, even her detractors you have to respect the fact that with the weight of the world on her shoulders in the last two weeks, she performed at a level that we crave the world's best athletes to perform. She did the damn thing.

d. There are going to be a lot of people on tilt at the end of the year when Rapinoe is named Sports Illustrated’s 2019 Sportsperson of the Year. Don't yell at me ... I'm just telling you to prepare yourself.

e. Nike knocked this one out of the park.

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No. 7 - Let's talk about Kawhi ...

I know Spurs fans don't want to hear this, but the world is pretty much Kawhi's oyster.

With two Finals MVPs with two different teams under his belt, this is a guy that is suddenly putting himself in the all-time greats conversations and with his surprise move to the LA Clippers, along with his baller move to force a Clippers trade for Paul George, the entire narrative of the league suddenly revolves around a guy that many around these parts absolutely detest.

As a neutral to all of this, all I can say is that I'm all kinds of interested in the Clippers/Lakers storylines going into next season.

Whether you liked how it went down or not, everything he did has worked out for him with regards to forcing his way out of San Antonio.

It's his league and the Spurs just reside in it.

No. 8 – Eternal Randomness of the Spotty Sports Mind …

... This looks weird.

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... I have no ideas what Oklahoma City does with Russell Westbrook, but that contract they HAD to give him to save the franchise feels like a poison pill.

... Might have to check out the Home Run Derby on Monday night.

... Pete Alonso has my attention.

... Simona Halep vs. Coco Gauff on Monday at Wimbledon has my attention.

... Although I considered purchasing this week's UFC pay-per-view, I ended up skipping it because I couldn't stop thinking about what a giant dirtball Jon Jones has been in recent years. I used to be a big "Bones" fan, but I also have to look at myself in the mirror and supporting him would make me want to look away.

... Brazil winning the Copa America without him must have felt like a giant kick in the groin for Neymar.

... My Liverpool Propaganda of the Weekend

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No. 9 - The List: Top 10 Chicago songs...

In honor of their appearance in Austin on Saturday night, I pay homage to a group that far more of you see to like than I ever realized.

ConfessionL: I love the ballads.

Let's do this.

10. (I've Been) Searchin' So Long
9. Just You n' Me
8. Beginnings
7. Make Me Smile
6. Does Anyone Really Know
5. If You Leave Me Now
4. Hard to Say I'm Sorry
3. You're the Inspiration
2. 25 Or 6 To 4
1. Saturday in the Park

Honorary Mention: Peter Cetera's "Glory of Love" cracks the top five if we include solo projects.

No. 10 – And Finally ...

This dude paid a $10,000 entry fee into the Main Event of the World Series of Poker so that he could do this.

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Thanks for your Big 12 first team. Great job!

BTW, Regarding TH growing pains as a coach, I think we are seeing it in recruiting.

1. He did so well when his primary focus was Houston.
2, Then last year his focus shifted to OOS. Did well OOS recruits but Houston door was open for Riley and Jimbo.
3. This year he picked out Dallas area ( as we
should) to focus on recruiting ( And OOS recruiting has suffered).

4. This attempt to " boil the ocean" in recruiting has diluted our efforts. Recruits are not getting that special treatment.
5. It's very possible that handing the tuff hard 2 years at TEXAS after the hard work at Houston has him winded.

We will have a good year with our share of wins.
10 win season is my prediction.

Hook'Em

 

[SunSet Horn]

Glory of love!! All Day!

 

[RTR]

Happy Man was a great but semi unknown Chicago song from back in the day before Peter Cetera left the band. I was introduced to it by one of the most cheerful and positive girlfriends I ever had and that song always lifts my day. In the massive library of their hits I get that it didn't make the Ketch top 10 list but do yourself a favor and listen to it sometime soon especially if you're having a rough day...

 

[liturgical orange]

The omission of the greatest Chicago ballad makes this list invalid. Where's Colour My World?!

Missing their huge defining breakout hit, I'm a Man.
@Ketchum

 

[jtarrant]

Could care less about the women’s soccer team. As a veteran totally turned off by the kneeling action. Wrong platform when you’re representing your country.

 

[wbrom42]

I’m guessing if OU has 3 first team All-Big 12 defensive players that Texas doesn’t win the Big 12.

 

[coopdog]

Ou seems pretty damn stacked this year. That's why I cant pick Texas just yet to win the conference. In a year where Texas is supposed to be pretty good on paper, there are a lot of question marks on defense. Meanwhile, OU probably has three all American level players on offense and a much better defense than last year. At least on paper. And a QB that's won a national title. That offense won't be as potent as last year but it wont be far off. That running game is the difference. Texas just doesnt come close to that production.

I think Texas will be a better team than last year if they can find a running game to make up for the yards after contact that LJH gave the team in 2018, many times saving drives at crucial times. Its gonna be a dog fight but I think OU has better coaching where it counts in the big 12, on offense. Their system is the best in college football hands down.

But more than all that, can Sam stay healthy for an entire season? Moreover, if he gets hurt will he be limited like last year for a few games?

That's the biggest key for me. If he can I like UTs chances

if Texas can’t get it done this yr then the Era of Lincoln might descend over Herman like Stoops set up camp in Mack’s front yard.

 

[Bevo 24]

if Texas can’t get it done this yr then the Era of Lincoln might descend over Herman like Stoops set up camp in Mack’s front yard.

 

[tlcdownunder2]

As a Spurs fan, Kawhi Leonard is killing me. Any discussion of Kawhi Leonard makes me physically ill. I’m also oddly obsessed with him and google his name almost every day under “news”. FML

 

[EdSimmonsPants]

On a serious note, does anyone have any idea how to change from yearly to monthly on the subscription?

 

[Bevo 24]

As a Spurs fan, Kawhi Leonard is killing me. Any discussion of Kawhi Leonard makes me physically ill. I’m also oddly obsessed with him and google his name almost every day under “news”. FML

Troll or Stocker. That is the question. Not sure which is the correct answer.

 

[NativeTex]

Saturday in the park?
Cocaine is a helluva drug

 

[coopdog]

How did stoops not eat Mack’s cornbread?

Mack won the latest championship 2005 to 2001 but anyone without bias knows stoops kicked Mack’s ass.
This when orangebloods jumps in and accuses everyone of paying recruits except Texas.

 

[Bevo 24]

How did stoops not eat Mack’s cornbread?

Mack won the latest championship 2005 to 2001 but anyone without bias knows stoops kicked Mack’s ass.
This when orangebloods jumps in and accuses everyone of paying recruits except Texas.

Let's not crown his ass just yet. Herman has done many non Mack things. Dumb to compare the two this early.

 

[coopdog]

Let's not crown his ass just yet. Herman has done many non Mack things. Dumb to compare the two this early.

The comment was about the upcoming season. Where OU lost a heisman QB and 4 of 5 oline and a couple of RB’s.
It’s ok to take off the orange colored glasses.
But on OB’s it’s hard because every school is cheating except Texas.

 

[J Tull]

Really nice write-up. Only disagreement with Chicago list is "Color My World". Heard it recently and I had forgotten how good it was when I was growing up listening to Chicago.

Totally agree about Card. 100% agree. Some posters have downplayed him for some reason, and I watch his film repeatedly and wonder what they are seeing. He can sling it all over the field, accurately, and he can scramble and run like a true elite DT QB.

His film actually reminds me a little of Manziel. Not the headcase jerkwad part (Card is a grounded leader at Lake Travis), but what Manziel did on the field winning the Heisman and coming close again.

Actually surprised at how similar their physical play on HS film is. I don't care where Card came from, he's an elite HS QB, and that was as a junior. I love JQJ, and would not write him off if he improves his passing mechanics and gets more accurate, but he can help us at several positions, and Card is a natural born QB (regardless of playing one season at WR).

Anyway, I agree he probably starts in 2021. He's a stud. Congratulations on his performance at the Elite 11.

Also 100% agree about Ehlinger, but that's a pretty easy call to me. He proved himself last year and should be elite this year.

Good read.

 

[longhornfaithful]

[QUOTE="Ketchum, post: 12520585, member: 20]

No. 7 - Let's talk about Kawhi ...

I know Spurs fans don't want to hear this, but the world is pretty much Kawhi's oyster.

With two Finals MVPs with two different teams under his belt, this is a guy that is suddenly putting himself in the all-time greats conversations and with his surprise move to the LA Clippers, along with his baller move to force a Clippers trade for Paul George, the entire narrative of the league suddenly revolves around a guy that many around these parts absolutely detest.

As a neutral to all of this, all I can say is that I'm all kinds of interested in the Clippers/Lakers storylines going into next season.

Whether you liked how it went down or not, everything he did has worked out for him with regards to forcing his way out of San Antonio.

It's his league and the Spurs just reside in it.
[/QUOTE]

Ketch is just savage on Spurs fans with this truth.

 

[rubeng38]

Same was said about losing Mayfield and thinking the midget wouldn't amount to much. Then Heisman. That OU offense defaults to exceptional every year. Plug and play.

Nobody should ever think the OU offense will take a step back. They are a machine under Riley and bringing in even more top end talent.

I think we take OU to the woodshed this year and give them a good ole country style ass whooping. I could argue that we upgrade at every position this year except Gary Johnson. Replacing him will be key but we are 8 deep in the secondary, Coburn is the most talented interior DL we have had in years and don't sleep on Ossai. He played well towards the end of the year and will have had an entire offseason to improve. He is far more athletic than Hager or Omenihu. We have a lot coming back on defense with the 3rd year in the same system. On offense we bring back a stud at QB and an improved oline. An argument could be made that every spot on the line will be an upgrade over last year. Ingram has added strength and will be in his 2nd year and we are loaded with more speed at every skill position on offense. We will be putting up 50 pts a game this year and our defense will be like sharks in the water once they are playing with a lead. In addition we will have a more experienced kicker and more explosive return game. I predict Texas 54 OU 27.

 

[HornHammer]

Whaaatttt!? No "Colour My World?"!!???

 

[darrenj]

On No 7. I hate to say this but the spurs should thank Kawhi for forcing this trade. The spurs ended up with two good players and the draft pick that looks pretty good for nothing. Toronto had one moment in glory for a lot of good players. That is not the spurs way. That is why they make the play offs every year.

Soo.. The Spurs shiuld be thankful for losing the best player in the NBA right now?? They got back a good player, a backup center and the 29th pick in the draft and Toronto got an NBA championship!! Yea , not sure on that one. Now sign me up for what the Pelicans got for Davis or what OKC just got for Paul George. Im ok with that. I love the Spurs but they got yanked on this one.

 

[Indyhorn]

Not sure how you can predict Texas wins the conference when you have so many Sooners in your all-conference defense- wow that blows my mind after how much struggling the Sooner did most of last season.