Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (It's Prediction Time!)

[Tampa 2]

"The Cowboys look like a team that is going to hug the .500 line all season long. I just don't think the personnel on defense is good enough."


Absolutely wrong. We all know the Zeke potential suspended games but the defense minus the old DBs is about the same. They won't be a outstanding unit, but they'll be serviceable. And Dak has looked so much better and more confident/comfortable.

 

[reddoor]

You can comment on a fantasy television show, a farce of a boxing match, and European soccer in a sports internet column but you can't connect with a Texas Little League National Champs team...... from Lufkin! WTH! Under the title of "five more sport things". All you had to say was congratulation in less words than it took to imply that you were above commenting on a Texas state team that won a true national championship.

 

[dsutton_85]

what is the combined score of the last three meetings between the two?

Whoa whoa whoa!!!!!We don't ask questions like that in week 1 my friend.GOOD VIBES ONLY

 

[Dos Horns]

We have always had enough talent to be in the hunt, but it's about the coach.

 

[cooleyo]

It's not when you find yourself wondering why people respect the Horned Frogs so much.

That might be the most illogical thing I've ever seen you type. So people respect the Horned Frogs in part because of what they did to the worst coached teams in Texas history the last three years?? (And before you use your favorite line, "that's not what I said" or a variation of it, that really can be your only point from the last thing you stated, which was that the last three years against Texas are relevant to why people respect TCU so much. They're not, unless you think Tom Herman makes no difference or very little difference at all.)

 

[PaperChampion]

The Cowboys look like a team that is going to hug the .500 line all season long. I just don't think the personnel on defense is good enough.

Ketch, the above statement would have been accurate in late August of every year since 1997.

 

[JinSOTEX]

I have a feeling Shane is going to be to Ketch, what Swoopes was to Anwar.

People give anwar crap every day for reports about Swoopes being good. And people are gonna give Ketch crap every day after this season when Shane goes out and "does the damn thing".

Yes and it will be deserved. Ketch is going to end up eating a shit sandwich on his Shane comments all offseason and then will claim he never meant what people think.

what is the combined score of the last three meetings between the two?

Who cares? That was under charlie Strong who Patterson owned. Are we supposed to believe that automatically transfers to Tom Herman? Why? Some projections have tcu winning 6-7 games this year. Kenny Hill is trash.

Texas wins 10 games this year. Guess @Alex Dunlap will be the one mod to have called it

 

[1836horn]

By the time we get to TCU we will be running on all cylinders. Hard to see us losing that game.

 

[drunk randoke]

The defense definitely plays a role. The best unit he might see all season is across from him every day.

I like that

 

[anon_f5t64h0z1z07t]

Props to Marquise Goodwin for going out of his way to talk to this kid.
You could tell he really cared. I'm an even bigger fan of his now.

 

[collinhookem18]

The defense definitely plays a role. The best unit he might see all season is across from him every day.

When do you thibk Sam starts and what is the reason

 

[IngerBall]

Ok, so I'm no Alex but if Wareheim and Herman are who we think they are don't you think they will scheme out enough help for the right tackle position? Yes, Conner, Vahe and McMillon have to be above average in handling their assignments, but we should be able to get Shack, the backs and whoever plays tight end to help out enough. It's not like Herman runs a bomb threat offense where the QB needs 10 seconds to get rid of the ball. O-Lines are judged as a group and Here's to hoping that the group keeps our guy upright and gives the backs the cracks they need. CHEERS! Football week!

 

[Ketchum]

GOT, on D- Euron is not going back to Islands

I know. That was my reaction when that scene happened.

 

[Ketchum]

Based off that, UT will never beat TCU again, right?

Seriously, I don't think that's an apples to apples comparison now that Herman is here.

The point is that game can't be taken for granted, not that Texas will definitely lose.

 

[Ketchum]

I just don't get the hand-wringing over the Cowboys' defensive personnel.

I don't know what to say to that.

 

[Ketchum]

Try replacing 1 with 10. Then you could show you actually care

I have family stranded in their homes in that are, friends, too.My wife can't sleep because her mom is alone in her Houston home.

How dare you?

 

[Ketchum]

"The Cowboys look like a team that is going to hug the .500 line all season long. I just don't think the personnel on defense is good enough."


Absolutely wrong. We all know the Zeke potential suspended games but the defense minus the old DBs is about the same. They won't be a outstanding unit, but they'll be serviceable. And Dak has looked so much better and more confident/comfortable.

we'll see. Hope you're right.

 

[Ketchum]

That might be the most illogical thing I've ever seen you type. So people respect the Horned Frogs in part because of what they did to the worst coached teams in Texas history the last three years?? (And before you use your favorite line, "that's not what I said" or a variation of it, that really can be your only point from the last thing you stated, which was that the last three years against Texas are relevant to why people respect TCU so much. They're not, unless you think Tom Herman makes no difference or very little difference at all.)

You respect the person that whips your ass repeatedly, unless you're a Texas fan, apparently.

 

[Ketchum]

When do you thibk Sam starts and what is the reason

He's the No.2 guy behind a No.1 guy that hasn't had a very good camp.

Could be a number of reasons.

 

[Ketchum]

Ok, so I'm no Alex but if Wareheim and Herman are who we think they are don't you think they will scheme out enough help for the right tackle position? Yes, Conner, Vahe and McMillon have to be above average in handling their assignments, but we should be able to get Shack, the backs and whoever plays tight end to help out enough. It's not like Herman runs a bomb threat offense where the QB needs 10 seconds to get rid of the ball. O-Lines are judged as a group and Here's to hoping that the group keeps our guy upright and gives the backs the cracks they need. CHEERS! Football week!

I think they'll make do and get by. It's a situation that will keep Herman up late at night.

 

[Ketchum]

Yes and it will be deserved. Ketch is going to end up eating a shit sandwich on his Shane comments all offseason and then will claim he never meant what people think.



Who cares? That was under charlie Strong who Patterson owned. Are we supposed to believe that automatically transfers to Tom Herman? Why? Some projections have tcu winning 6-7 games this year. Kenny Hill is trash.

Texas wins 10 games this year. Guess @Alex Dunlap will be the one mod to have called it

Good grief, listen to yourself.

"It will be deserved."

What is wrong with you? None of this is personal. This is about reporting facts to you guys and making sure you guys know what's going on.

I'll give you this.... you give all fanatics a run for their money.

 

[JinSOTEX]

This is about reporting facts to you guys and making sure you guys know what's going on.

Considering how many people on the board (and on other sites) have disagreed with you on Shane this summer you have to admit you know what the reaction on here is going to be if he has a big year

Anwar still hasn't lived down the swoopes stuff

 

[Longhorn Crazy]

Love the OU prediction and agree.

 

[drunk randoke]

Good grief, listen to yourself.

"It will be deserved."

What is wrong with you? None of this is personal. This is about reporting facts to you guys and making sure you guys know what's going on.

I'll give you this.... you give all fanatics a run for their money.

If what you project comes to pass, I'm good.

 

[drunk randoke]

Try replacing 1 with 10. Then you could show you actually care

Jesus jumped up Christ, what a lack of civility by you.

 

[RLong68]

@Ketchum fully commanding the anti-Buechele brigade.

 

[Ketchum]

Considering how many people on the board (and on other sites) have disagreed with you on Shane this summer you have to admit you know what the reaction on here is going to be if he has a big year

Anwar still hasn't lived down the swoopes stuff

No one is reporting that Shane has been lighting it up, have they? Not board members. Other reporters from other sites?

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum fully commanding the anti-Buechele brigade.

I am not anti-Buechele. That's just not the case. Reporting on his struggles in camp is not being anti-anything. This isn't partisan quarterback reporting.

 

[RLong68]

Considering how many people on the board (and on other sites) have disagreed with you on Shane this summer you have to admit you know what the reaction on here is going to be if he has a big year

Anwar still hasn't lived down the swoopes stuff

@Anwar Richardson simply reported what his source. It's pretty clear even at that time @Anwar Richardson was dubious but he had to report it. Big difference IMO.

 

[Texaswins54]

@Ketchum fully commanding the anti-Buechele brigade.

Ketch claims he is just reporting facts!. My sources tell me Herman (in private) is more than pleased with Shane and Herman expects Shane to have a great year--a break out year. A lot of deflection is occuring and some cannot simply discern it.

 

[LMAHORN]

@Ketchum Really good read Ketch! This is why I belong to OBs! I am now officially ready for the fun to start this season!

 

[JinSOTEX]

No one is reporting that Shane has been lighting it up, have they? Not board members. Other reporters from other sites?

Lighting it up? Dunno about that. I don't think anyone has suggested he has played poorly or anything. I think people here have mostly disagreed with you on Shane last year as a true freshman and the agreement he wasn't very good or What he showed potential wise. Thats caused most of the debates on here this offseason. Many on this site are expecting he has a big year. We will see

 

[hornchamp]

No one is reporting that Shane has been lighting it up, have they? Not board members. Other reporters from other sites?

A question? I'm not sure on your season prediction wins (8-9?) Anwar is saying 9-3. You have predicted a win over OU. But, we have a struggling QB who has had a bad camp with a true frosh back-up. Are we still feeling 9 wins?

 

[styrbjorn]

I petition that pussyfooting is a non bannable word from now on.

Unless it's in the context of a foot fetish thread...

 

[DJs Sweep Around]

Ketch we better hope Ehlinger doesn't have to start a game or that means something has gone seriously wrong...