Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (It's all about Herman vs. Riley this week...)

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No. 4 - Stats that might only interest me ...

Oklahoma Offensive Plays Per Game:

Vs. Houston: 61
Vs. South Dakota: 69
At UCLA: 64
Vs. Texas Tech: 64
at Kansas: 66

Average through 5 games: 64.8

Texas Defensive Snaps Per Game:

Vs. La. Tech: 80
Vs. LSU: 68
Vs. Rice: 54
Vs. Oklahoma State: 89
At West Virginia: 69

Average though 5 games: 72

I kind of feel like the key to beating Oklahoma on Saturday is keeping the number of offensive snaps closer to Oklahoma's yearly average and not Texas' yearly average. If nothing else, they can't let Oklahoma's offensive snaps approach the 80-mark.

A year ago when the Longhorns defeated Oklahoma, the Sooners were limited to 58 offensive snaps. In the rematch, Oklahoma defeated the Longhorns with 74 offense snaps, while averaging 6.9 yards per play.​

A revealing stat nugget. I would have thought that, even with its quick-strike ability, that Oklahoma would be averaging 80-plus plays per game with a greater number of shorter possessions the way Leach's Tech teams used to do.

Without checking, I'd guess Oklahoma's ability to run the ball helps reduce its number of offensive snaps while enhancing its ability to slice up a defense.

The stage may be set to see if the Texas defense can continue to do what it has done pretty well this year - stop the run - and still limit OU to 60-65 offensive plays. If it can consistently stop the run and force Hurts to carry the offense with his arm, then it will set up an interesting challenge. Limiting the Sooners to 60 or so snaps could be the key to victory.​

 

[TheAssquatch]

Geoff and I are one. I don’t hate you. Therefore whilst you may think he hates you. He does not. I love you.

B/S: RoJo should get the most carries from now on?
B/S: With Jamison and Cook improving, the secondary will be a plus once healthy?

 

[drunk randoke]

@drunk randoke Will you answer my b/s? Geoff hates me and won't answer.

What’s your god damn question ?

 

[drunk randoke]

B/S: RoJo should get the most carries from now on?
B/S: With Jamison and Cook improving, the secondary will be a plus once healthy?

Buy. Kid can be special. Him and Bijan next year?

Buy. Kids are growing up.

ou sucks cock.

@venivedivici5 is giving me a bro hug Saturday.

 

[collinhookem18]

We have to run the ball effectively and attempt to slow down the game. I'm not sure I trust Texas enough to score 50 yet. Our offense slowed down yesterday when WVU started to account for Duvernay.

 

[Ketchum]

Then they’ll both be playing really well. Or really bad, so the running game will be minimized, and it seems like Roschon is the better pass protector.

I don't think that automatically minimizes the run game, which could be a problem. Could.

 

[Number-5]

What aspect of the dirt burgler team has declined from last year’s team if not the QB?

 

[Ketchum]

To me, the more obvious risk is getting into a track meet with Usain Bolt.

Why play their game?

We are by nature a physical, plodding offense, with good skill and a lot of experience. No way we ought to discount the role that a running attack plays in the grand scheme of things.

It's a great point. This is one of the few times when Texas' best can be bested IMO.

 

[TheAssquatch]

We have to run the ball effectively and attempt to slow down the game. I'm not sure I trust Texas enough to score 50 yet. Our offense slowed down yesterday when WVU started to account for Duvernay.

Thanks. Maybe you can start a thread titled....My thoughts on the game: From the glory hole at Stripes.

 

[Mi Rey]

You wrote recently that Texas could not win the B12 unless Ingram was one of the best backs in the conference. Do you still think this is the case, and if yes, are we done in terms of the B12 championship race?

 

[Ketchum]

Not sure if it counts but James McAvoy was pretty damn good in Split.

Never saw it.

 

[McGuapo]

Did I just see someone try to compare Jack Nicholson’s Joker to Ledger’s and Phoenix’s, as in it was better??? It totally made me lose my train of thought about the column. Why are people the way that they are?

 

[collinhookem18]

Thanks. Maybe you can start a thread titled....My thoughts on the game: From the glory hole at Stripes.

Want to?

 

[Ketchum]

I agree JG game mang skills rival Charlie Strong but come on, Garrett has actually won the NFC EAST three times. Bad coaches don’t win their division multiple times. Strong is a bum, Garrett is not. BTW, I’m ready for a new HC in Dallas

Does it need to be exact for you to fit?

 

[TheAssquatch]

Want to?

Which side of the hole?

 

[Ketchum]

A revealing stat nugget. I would have thought that, even with its quick-strike ability, that Oklahoma would be averaging 80-plus plays per game with a greater number of shorter possessions the way Leach's Tech teams used to do.

Without checking, I'd guess Oklahoma's ability to run the ball helps reduce its number of offensive snaps while enhancing its ability to slice up a defense.

The stage may be set to see if the Texas defense can continue to do what it has done pretty well this year - stop the run - and still limit OU to 60-65 offensive plays. If it can consistently stop the run and force Hurts to carry the offense with his arm, then it will set up an interesting challenge. Limiting the Sooners to 60 or so snaps could be the key to victory.​

totally agree.

 

[rich0471]

Michael B jordan as killmunger is the reason I cant watch black panther a 2nd time. He was awful

 

[Ketchum]

What aspect of the dirt burgler team has declined from last year’s team if not the QB?

The lines.

 

[Ketchum]

Michael B jordan as killmunger is the reason I cant watch black panther a 2nd time. He was awful

1,000 percent disagree.

 

[Rotarran9116]

... You'd have to have been quite the sad bastard to sit through the full 60 minutes of Buffalo/Tennessee on Sunday.

@JMART1016

 

[coopdog]

Have we ever heard for a fact that Lincoln R. Has NFL dreams or is it just wishful thinking on our part?

 

[Ketchum]

You wrote recently that Texas could not win the B12 unless Ingram was one of the best backs in the conference. Do you still think this is the case, and if yes, are we done in terms of the B12 championship race?

Yes, I probably think that's the case.

 

[collinhookem18]

Which side of the hole?

You stay on the outside. I don't want people to see I'm with you.

 

[Rotarran9116]

The lines.

Id like to see Creed Humphrey sharply decline this weekend. Hate to give any OUsux guy credit but that guy is a mauler at center.

 

[Ketchum]

B/S: RoJo should get the most carries from now on?
B/S: With Jamison and Cook improving, the secondary will be a plus once healthy?

a. I don't know.

b. I don't know.

 

[Ketchum]

Id like to see Creed Humphrey sharply decline this weekend. Hate to give any OUsux guy credit but that guy is a mauler at center.

He's their mauler.

 

[TheAssquatch]

You stay on the outside. I don't want people to see I'm with you.

LULZ. Better change your instagram picture then.

 

[TheAssquatch]

a. I don't know.

b. I don't know.

Wasn't an option. Answer the question or delegate to @drunk randoke He is my new go to for b/s questions now.

 

[JMART1016]

Titans fan here. **** you, @Ketchum


























I agree though. Took a Sunday practice nap to get ready for the Masters next year

 

[collinhookem18]

Wasn't an option. Answer the question or delegate to @drunk randoke He is my new go to for b/s questions now.

I don’t pay for this goddamn shit. @drunk randoke @WTX_Horn_Fan wanna do a Sunday night chat?

 

[Number-5]

The lines.

Need to take advantage here. I’m hopeful we can get some serious pressure on Hurts.

One thing he’s never had to deal with is being down in games on a regular basis (Georgia in the SEC championship game aside).

 

[McGuapo]

Great column, btw. I think the reigns have to be taken off Sam for one week in terms of employing him in the running game. Whatever it takes.

Loved Joker as well. I didn’t see it as a villain movie or him even playing a villain, so I didn’t feel the natural need to compare it to Ledger’s Joker, who was much more of just a villain with a plan. Different angles completely. This Phoenix Joker role compared more to Bane’s, but much much more personal and nuanced.

 

[TheAssquatch]

I don’t pay for this goddamn shit. @drunk randoke @WTX_Horn_Fan wanna do a Sunday night chat?

I'm good till about 9:30ish. Gotta be up early tomorrow around 11.

 

[collinhookem18]

I'm good till about 9:30ish. Gotta be up early tomorrow around 11.

Gotta play 3 on 3 basketball with the seniors at the YMCA?

 

[JMART1016]

I'm good till about 9:30ish. Gotta be up early tomorrow around 11.

Smart move. You’re wife and I won’t be going to sleep until 10. Take some NyQuil so we don’t wake you