I think when Sumlin is fired, the impression that Texas made on him early in Herman's tenure will make a difference.Hope your right about Max Wright, but doubt it.
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I think when Sumlin is fired, the impression that Texas made on him early in Herman's tenure will make a difference.Hope your right about Max Wright, but doubt it.
Totally agree.Solid stuff. I share your thoughts on how I would have handled Jefferson, but Herman and these guys have been working with kids this age for close to 20 years, and nothing I have seen from him thus far makes me doubt his approach. I think the man knows what he is doing, and then some.
totally fair. at some point, Texas has to start cranking out some game-changers.If history is any guide, it's probably a good idea not to get too excited over this receiver class as a whole.
He is going to have a loss. He inherited a team than has lost 21 games in 3 seasons. They don't know how to win, yet. But I bet he doesn't lose a game because we let someone come straight up the middle 3 straight times and block an XP. I bet this defense gets off the field more often than not on 3rd and long, vs. the defenses we have seen the last 3 years...Check back in after his first loss.
Buy) Herman is too good against ranked teams to think Texas drops all of those games.
Kind of an add year. The state doesn't have the war horses it usually has and Texas seems to be on the outside for the best ones that actually exist.Is there some kind of a "glitsch" in our recruitment of big uglies? (OLs)
fox sports, Ibelieve.@Ketchum do you know a station or app I could listen to media days while I'm at work?
I think this comment is perhaps the understatement of your career. Malik came in and was put in an impossible situation, then expected to perform.Malik had a very tough first year and the coaches that he trusted didn't really have his back. It's a shame really.
A&M has gone offense so many times that I think they make a Charlie Strong type hire.@Ketchum best guess, who is sitting in College Station in December?
@Ketchum best guess, who is sitting in College Station in December?
great question.So if history tells us TH is too good not to pull a mjair upset this year, then that same history tells us there will be an SMU/Memphis/Navy clunker. What will it be?
Kind of an add year. The state doesn't have the war horses it usually has and Texas seems to be on the outside for the best ones that actually exist.
I've contended for awhile that the players loved Charlie the man, but there's no way they could've loved Charlie the coach, if they were being honest with themselves, because the coach did Jefferson and the other players no favors with how he and his staff collectively prepared this team to play football week in and week out. They were an incompetent team.Malik was really in a bad place when the coaching change happened and felt Charlie did not get the support he needed. He was still very loyal even with the treatment you reference above (which I completely agree with your points). I think he is just getting over the hangover.
Uh oh the proverbial shots firedKetch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
With that said, there seems to be something strange about Anwar's reporting; even more peculiar is the manner in which you continuously defend his work.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
Unfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports.
I still enjoy his work from time to time. He's not my favorite writer on this site, and he desperately needs an editor. Still, he's good for the occasional entertaining read.
My overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.
Ketch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
With that said, there seems to be something strange about Anwar's reporting; even more peculiar is the manner in which you continuously defend his work.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
Unfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports.
I still enjoy his work from time to time. He's not my favorite writer on this site, and he desperately needs an editor. Still, he's good for the occasional entertaining read.
My overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.
Not Ketch but if he wins 8 games this year it's gonna be Aggie Chad.
You just have to ruin all the fun all the time.So if history tells us TH is too good not to pull a mjair upset this year, then that same history tells us there will be an SMU/Memphis/Navy clunker. What will it be?
So if history tells us TH is too good not to pull a mjair upset this year, then that same history tells us there will be an SMU/Memphis/Navy clunker. What will it be?
Ketch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
With that said, there seems to be something strange about Anwar's reporting; even more peculiar is the manner in which you continuously defend his work.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
Unfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports.
I still enjoy his work from time to time. He's not my favorite writer on this site, and he desperately needs an editor. Still, he's good for the occasional entertaining read.
My overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.
Ketch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
With that said, there seems to be something strange about Anwar's reporting; even more peculiar is the manner in which you continuously defend his work.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
Unfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports.
I still enjoy his work from time to time. He's not my favorite writer on this site, and he desperately needs an editor. Still, he's good for the occasional entertaining read.
My overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.
Oh great...Ketch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
With that said, there seems to be something strange about Anwar's reporting; even more peculiar is the manner in which you continuously defend his work.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
Unfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports.
I still enjoy his work from time to time. He's not my favorite writer on this site, and he desperately needs an editor. Still, he's good for the occasional entertaining read.
My overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.
Glad to hear it.Ketch, I enjoy your website.
The information and insight your service provides, is well worth the monthly dues. There's no question - OB is a great value.
First, let us set aside the fact that his basic writing skills are lacking. I'm fairly certain no one would argue that point. There are times, reading his pieces are downright painful. Please, hire an editor, if only for his work.
Still, what I believe rubs some the wrong way, is his apparent constant need to stir the pot; some might call this a desire for drama. While I understand - "stirring the pot," at times is part of the job, he seems to enjoy it more than any other OB reporter. Simply put - drama follows him.
Personally, I've never questioned his sources or your knowledge of who his sources are. What I question is the manner in which he relays the information those sources provide. As a reporter in my own right, I know that a major part of the job is discernment. Anwar just seems to struggle in this area.
It's one thing thing to run with insider info all the way to print; it's another to print inaccurate information. Case in point - "It's Swoopes and it's not even close." Not only was that wrong, it was grossly wrong and it brought a "look at me" type of dynamic to the reporting; which as you know - is the exact opposite of what reporting is supposed to be.
I don't doubt Anwar was informed Swoopes was well ahead of Shane. The problem is - he had the benefit of already seeing what Swoopes was capable of for quite some time. Anwar should have the ability to take that information, sit down at his typewriter and "discern" whether or not it's worthy of passing along, and how to convey that message to his readers. Especially given the fact that it certainly wasn't "even close" - in the exact opposite direction. That's discernment. If he'd only reported "Swoopes Takes the Lead" that would still be newsworthy, with less of a "look at me" feel to it.
IUnfortunately, Anwar hasn't seem to grow from that journalistic mistake and he continues to relay information in similar fashion. You can't fault OB readers who remain wary of his reports..
IMy overall point is - for you to label him as a "world class reporter" is embarrassing for you, and insulting to your readers. The reasons are too many to list, though I touched on a few above; but I have to tell you - I literally laughed out loud when I read that.
"World class reporter?" Really?
Decent reporter? Maybe. Good hire for you? I suppose so.
But your claim is downright silly.
I'll wrap this up by providing two facts:
1. Anwar is not a world class reporter.
2. If he were, he would not be working at OB.
As I stated above - I do enjoy this site. I find it highly entertaining and it's a good value.
But "world class..." come on.