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Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (I finally did it...)

1. Rocky II

The best acting that Weathers ever did in the Rocky series. His conflicted and tortured version of Apollo is the key to the entire movie.
Throughout the series, he did a fantastic job of getting everyone interested in his character. Such a great job, we cared about the Creed spinoffs. He was a tremendous actor.
 
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The Cowboys make the playoffs.

Apples and carrots.

The Cowboys have been making the playoffs for decades and not doing anything with it.

This is the first year in a new conference and with a pretty significant increase in schedule strength, making the playoffs means that Texas went at least 9-3 and survived the first season with flying colors.
 
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Throughout the series, he did a fantastic job of getting everyone interested in his character. Such a great job, we cared about the Creed spinoffs. He was a tremendous actor.
It makes you wonder why he didn't have a career with more great roles.
 
Same if it's a 50/30 split, either way. It's really hard to imagine a more extreme split than 50-30, barring injuries.

At least to this point that sorta depends who’s getting the 50 & who’s getting the 30. Blue’s got no business getting less than 200 carries this season. That’s not even 15/game over say, a 14 game season. Blue has shown legit NFL ability at RB pretty much consistently. Baxter really has not consistently.
 
@Ketchum forgive me if I missed it in the OP, but have you done research on the number of Texas kids in the top XX (pick your number) that go OOS vs play for an in-state school? My gut tells me that it's more than ever before, and not just because Texas has struggled lately.
 
I suppose the saving grace in all of this is that quarterback will probably never be an issue as long as Steve Sarkisian is the head coach and if we're being honest, there's a good chance that Arch Manning's career will take the Longhorns into the 2026 season at the very least.

That being said, I might be Mr. Worrier around the Orangebloods universe, and it is important to note that Sarkisian doesn't seem to give a damn.
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Whether we get a portal DT or not will not impact our record as much as you seem to think. People are waaay overemphasizing its importance given what the rest of the defense will look like.
No I don’t agree with that based on how I’m looking at it. You saw how one sided we were on defense last year. Great against the run, weak against the pass (I realize there were a few factors at play there). Take those two DTs away and it’s a completely different season last year so that position can be very impactful.

Fast forward to next year and without anyone proven up the middle plus the loss of Ford at LB, we are looking at it being more difficult to compete for it all. And that’s the lens I’m looking at this with.

Realize I’m comparing this team to really 3-4 teams next year. Does not getting a difference maker in the portal mean we lose to Florida or Mississippi St? No.

Does it mean we will have a tough time with UGA or Ohio St (2 of the teams I think we compete with for a natty)? I think it does.
 
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3. Rocky III

Apollo and Rocky hugging in the ocean. Might need to re-think having this No. 3

Needs to be higher. Rocky doesn't beat Clubber Lang and get back on top without Apollo.

"There is no tomorrow""There is no tomorrow"
 
Loved Carl Weathers. He just made you want to watch what he was doing in a movie.
 
I didn't miss any point. How much different do you believe a staff can have? Because I can show you what's already happened in 2021-2023 with out of state recruiting and there's no reason to think the data changes much based on the early showings of Sark's recruiting.
Yes, you missed my point.
That is determining the affect a HC and his staff can have on the recruitment of players, both in state and out of state.
It’s ok, I am not going to argue with you.
Have a good day.
 
At least to this point that sorta depends who’s getting the 50 & who’s getting the 30. Blue’s got no business getting less than 200 carries this season. That’s not even 15/game over say, a 14 game season. Blue has shown legit NFL ability at RB pretty much consistently. Baxter really has not consistently.
I agree.
 
@Ketchum forgive me if I missed it in the OP, but have you done research on the number of Texas kids in the top XX (pick your number) that go OOS vs play for an in-state school? My gut tells me that it's more than ever before, and not just because Texas has struggled lately.

How far back we talking?
 
3. Rocky III

Apollo and Rocky hugging in the ocean. Might need to re-think having this No. 3

Needs to be higher. Rocky doesn't beat Clubber Lang and get back on top without Apollo.

"There is no tomorrow""There is no tomorrow"
Of course, Apollo is still alive if he just lets Clubber beat Rocky's ass.
 
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Yes, you missed my point.
That is determining the affect a HC and his staff can have on the recruitment of players, both in state and out of state.
It’s ok, I am not going to argue with you.
Have a good day.
I asked you what affect/impact a staff could have in your mind and you really didn't answer.

I didn't realize that have a conversation meant one is arguing.

Feels like you're projecting when all I've done is try to understand you more.
 
I thought Carl Weathers was great on the Mandalorian as well. I know its tough to boot others off of that list, but I would have snuck that one in there somewhere.
 
I thought Carl Weathers was great on the Mandalorian as well. I know its tough to boot others off of that list, but I would have snuck that one in there somewhere.

Wasn't really my favorite part for him. That might not be fair. I thought the writing of the show with his parts was weak at times.
 
B/S - Cowboys will get it right with their next D-coordinator pick? And Rivera isn’t it btw.

(Sell) What does get it right even mean?

As long as Jerrah has his hands in the pie, will they ever get it right?
 
who are the three most critical players next year?
I’ve got Ewers, Collins, and Hill. They have to play really well or it’s 8-4.

Who you got?
 
I’m a Madrid fan and I’ve been waiting for the biggest club signing since CR7. I really think we got it in Bellingham. I don’t see how MBAPPÉ works at Madrid without benching a superb Rodrygo.

Mbappe feels more like another Beckham signing.

With that being said, I’m all for it.
 
So 4 spots to the conf champs right?

That leaves 8 spots open?

I see Texas as a top 5 team with the current roster. Maybe better if we can land a difference maker at DT in the portal.

I’d think a win against a lesser seed in the first round would be expected for this roster.
It's actually only 7 spots left. There are actually 5 auto conference bids.

  • Top 4 spots go to the conference champs, who get a BYE.
  • The next 7 get in, and #5, #6, #7, and #8 play a home playoff game.
  • #12 spot goes to the top ranked G5 conference champion. (So, last season, #23 Liberty would have bumped out #12 ou for the last playoff spot.)
  • Subsequent rounds are played in the bowls (Rose, Sugar, Fiesta, Orange, Peach, Cotton, and the National Championship Game).
 
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I’m a Madrid fan and I’ve been waiting for the biggest club signing since CR7. I really think we got it in Bellingham. I don’t see how MBAPPÉ works at Madrid without benching a superb Rodrygo.

Mbappe feels more like another Beckham signing.

With that being said, I’m all for it.
Wealthy people problems. ;)
 
I'm not sure that Weathers moved the needle enough. Should I have gone with the Taylor Swift top 10?
 
Michigan lost their coach and most of their starters. Texas will be playing a shell of the team that just one the NC. They play 4 non-conference games this year instead of 3, so, that is an extra cupcake. The SEC schedule is MSU, OU, Georgia, Vandy, Florida, Arky, Kentucky and aggy. Half of those teams are worse than middle of the pack big 12.
They have great depth , especially along the o line. I am concerned about our DT situation .
 
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