Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Is this the 2nd best Texas offense of all-time?)

[Ketchum]

I want to have a freak out about your country list, but there are so many all time greats, it's pretty impossible to have a top ten that would not be heavily disputed. I don't think George Straight belongs there, but to each his own.

Might be an age thing. I grew up on George. He's easily the No.1 of the fairly recent modern era.

 

[Ketchum]

#2- stats don’t lie but the thing that makes me not agree from an eyeball perspective is this team doesn’t make it look easy like the top 4 teams did. I feel like I exhale loudly every time we complete a pass to Eagles, CJ or Epps. Under oath, I guess I have to admit that Duv and Jake made it look pretty easy the first two games. Splitting hairs on all of the above I guess, but I would love for these boys to average 45 or more the whole season.

why do you exhale when it goes to Eagles, CJ or Epps?

 

[Juarez Your Problem]

absolutely. 30-35 points might prove to be very solid.

The young talent is definitely there, they just need to execute... Oh crap, now I'm sounding like Coach Strong

 

[Ketchum]

@TeamTraction how many future pros do you believe is on the Oklahoma State defense? LSU's defense?

 

[Familyofutfans]

@Ketchum Where does Harold Jenkins fall on your list? (my #1 btw)

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum Where does Harold Jenkins fall on your list? (my #1 btw)

probably No.11 or No.12

 

[Guy Smiley]

Might be an age thing. I grew up on George. He's easily the No.1 of the fairly recent modern era.

I’m a year younger than you. And I like George Straight. But he’s a singer, doesn’t really play an instrument, and didn’t really write anything.

I’d put Dwight way above George Straight.

 

[RLong68]

If it takes 30 points to win on Saturday, the Longhorns will likely roll.

While I get what you are saying, that statement doesn't make a ton of sense. If it "takes" 30 points then how is it Texas "likely rolls?" I think the general point is that whether it "takes" 30 or 40 points, this projects to be a one-score 4th quarter type game.

 

[RLong68]

Losing Ossai to a shoulder injury in the fourth quarter of a five- or six-score game feels like a criminal mistake on the following day.

Honestly, WTF was he doing in the game at that point?

 

[Ketchum]

I’m a year younger than you. And I like George Straight. But he’s a singer, doesn’t really play an instrument, and didn’t really write anything.

I’d put Dwight way above George Straight.

I don't need George to do anything but come out in a super starched shirt and sing his ass off. No instruments required.

 

[Ketchum]

Honestly, WTF was he doing in the game at that point?

Getting hurt. It's not just in hindsight that we are allowed to say that was dumb on the part of the coaches.

 

[BigSkyHorn]

Prior to the start of the year the consensus was our D lost experience but gained better athletes in many positions. After a few games its time for the experience meter to be clicking up and the D to improve. OSU will be a great test as The Mullet will exploit the hell out of the weaknesses he has seen through the first 3 games. These are the games we look forward to during the 9 month drought. Enjoy!

 

[Ketchum]

Prior to the start of the year the consensus was our D lost experience but gained better athletes in many positions

I'm pretty sure I wasn't in the consensus.

 

[ArielC]

I don't think this Texas defense is very good yet.

That "yet " is critical. Too much talent,it will be very good by year end

 

[RLong68]

23 posts before someone speaks on how the hell he has George Strait at #6??

I can't help my love for George.

I'd bet the farm you misinterpreted @Rotarran9116's reply.

 

[RLong68]

I’m a year younger than you. And I like George Straight. But he’s a singer, doesn’t really play an instrument, and didn’t really write anything.

I’d put Dwight way above George Straight.

Certainly a valid argument. Dwight really is pretty underrated. Probably because he really has never been part of the Nashville machine.

 

[RLong68]

Getting hurt. It's not just in hindsight that we are allowed to say that was dumb on the part of the coaches.

Yep. That was all about foresight.

 

[Sunheightshorn]

No Porter Wagner???

 

[Guy Smiley]

I don't need George to do anything but come out in a super starched shirt and sing his ass off. No instruments required.

To each his own. The part I do agree with you on is having Hank Williams at #1. He’s the best ever IMO.

 

[BigSkyHorn]

I'm pretty sure I wasn't in the consensus.

@Ketchum pretty sure you and consensus haven't crossed paths in quite awhile. Since you put so much stock in the recruiting rankings, I would be curious to compare the ave star recruiting ranking for this years D vs 2018.

 

[Ketchum]

Certainly a valid argument. Dwight really is pretty underrated. Probably because he really has never been part of the Nashville machine.

Dwight top 10 are in credibly strong. George has a top 100 that can hold up to anyone.

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum pretty sure you and consensus haven't crossed paths in quite awhile. Since you put so much stock in the recruiting rankings, I would be curious to compare the ave star recruiting ranking for this years D vs 2018.

Texas vs. Texas?

 

[Ketchum]

No Porter Wagner???

Not my jam, Mr. Unimpressed Squirrel.

 

[RLong68]

Dwight top 10 are in credibly strong. George has a top 100 that can hold up to anyone.

Sure. But Dwight is a HOF songwriter. No doubt George has pretty much an unmatched volume of hits, but in terms of overall musicianship, Dwight very much is the superior of the 2. I'm also pretty confident that Dwight will be a bigger part of this special than George is.

 

[Napaak]

Sam would never leave early. he just won't. He knows next year we are set up to be special.

This team is well aware of what OSU has done to us the past several years. Sam won't let us lose.

 

[BigSkyHorn]

Texas vs. Texas?

Yes - the starting eleven of TX 2018 vs TX 2019.

 

[Ketchum]

Sure. But Dwight is a HOF songwriter. No doubt George has pretty much an unmatched volume of hits, but in terms of overall musicianship, Dwight very much is the superior of the 2. I'm also pretty confident that Dwight will be a bigger part of this special than George is.

Meh. Just give me my sandwich and don't bother to tell me how it's made.

 

[Ketchum]

Yes - the starting eleven of TX 2018 vs TX 2019.

I'll do it in a few hours. Trying to wrap up a few things before I take my wife to the doctor.

 

[Anwar Richardson]

This Kobe thing has a life of its own

 

[Ketchum]

This Kobe thing has a life of its own

 

[Let em Hang]

10. Gary Stewart
9. Dolly Parton
8. Waylon Jennings
7. George Jones
6. George Strait
5. Patsy Cline
4. Willie Nelson
3. Johnny Cash
2. Merle Haggard
1. Hank Williams Sr.

If Charlie Pride isn’t on your list it isn’t a list.

 

[wfoot]

I don't think VY made a mistake. I mean... he signed a 25+ million dollar deal.

Texas would have been the odds on favorite to win another NC if Vince came back. If that happened, his legend would exceed even Earl's. It might not have been a mistake for Vince to come out if he had a reasonable team of advisers, but he did not. He signed his opportunity away and lost it all. Big mistake.

 

[wgarnot]

Bob Wills has to make the country top 10 list. Lefty probably needs to be on there. Also, you gotta flip Cash and the Hag; there’s no Merle without Johnny (even though I personally think Merle is the better talent).

 

[1stB12Champs]

I'm not sure on top 10 country list, but off the top of my head
1. George Straight
2. Dwight Yoakam
3. Johnnie Cash
4. Garth Brooks
5. Alan Jackson
6. Keith Whitley
7. Waylon Jennings
8. Hank Jr
9. George jones
10. Willie Nelson

 

[LonghornGary]

@Ketchum Merle should definitely be on the list but he should also definitely be below Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson.