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Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (Kudos to PK, but what about 2023?)

Agreed on The Bridge on the River Kwai, vastly underrated by our generation, and also on Great Escape being overrated.

OTOH, if we’re going to call Schindler’s List a war movie, which it’s not, then it’s at minimum Top 3 if not #1.
 
Hard to argue with this list,
10. Apocalypse Now
9. Platoon
8. Schindler's List
7. Braveheart
6. The Deer Hunter
5. Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
4. Full Metal Jacket
3. The Bridge on the River Kwai
2. Saving Private Ryan
1. Patton

but did any of these cross ur mind? Victory (sly stallone), black hawk down, lone survivor - and in the spirit of movie genres would be cool to see best sci-fi, comedy, and xmas movie lists
Black Hawk Down and Lone Survivor were movies that were in my top 15-20.
 
Okay, I can see your reluctance to list a Civil War movie in the Top 10. However, leaving "All's Quiet on the Western Front" off the list (any one of the 3 adaptations that were made) is questionable. I like the 1979 offering w/ Richard Thomas and Ernest Borgnine.

Just curious...
If The Pacific and BoB could be considered a movie, instead of a series, how would it rate?

a. Glory almost made the list. It was in until the very end.

b. Both of those series might be top 5.
 
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And since? He spreads the ball around. And they rotate its well known. How many yards does Addison have?
Addison would probably be well over 1,000 yards if not for being hurt for parts of this season and missing a couple of games.

Mario Williams would be close if not for the same issues.
 
I get it. Move back to cali too is part of the equation. His numbers were great last year. If he doesn’t think Quinn his roommate can suddenly throw the ball like bama or OU then yeah he should leave. But hopefully he thinks the team is getting better. Sark’s two man routes aren’t helping.
The saving grace, if there is one, is that he's definitely a pro-Sark guy.
 
Deer hunter is overrated.

Full metal jacket is awesome during bootcamp but drops off pretty massively once they get to Vietnam.
a. Hard disagree, but nice hot take!

b. I like the second half of the film a lot.
 
This is how I feel. I was rather bored with FMJ other than barracks and boot camp
The first half of FMJ is remembered for being so sensational that it overshadows a good second half and makes it feel weak when it's not.

I can fo through the moments of the second half if you'd like. It'll take more time than I have at this moment, but I'll definitely have that convo. ;)
 
He’s also the anti-Bijan or Roschon if he makes the move. I realize it’s a “business” bet but there’s more to it than that
like what? Try to answer this question with your fan hat put to the side.
 
If there's a 4-week gap our bowl I'd hope/expect to see a big difference in the bowl game too. Plenty of time to get rid of the yips.
I'm not sure that's enough time to fix what he needs to fix. The entire mental side of the game, his knowledge of the offense and his ability to make progressions beyond a first read are all on the table as things that need improvement.
 
I do have a clue. I promise you. Lots of would coulda in there and cherry picking a shootout game
He cherry picked the most important game on the entire schedule and the one that he actually was healthy in.
 
It's a bit of a different flavor but 1917 is a good war movie. Single shot movie, which might make it difficult for some to watch.

But it also creates some unique filming opportunities and the work put in to create it is pretty impressive.
I need to watch it again. I was underwhelmed in the theater.
 
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(Sell) Aren't you doing the same thing to Card right now that you are frustrated with others doing to Ewers? Frankly, you're looking at the Ewers situation through a vacuum if you're only looking at the Kansas game, which he played with training wheels on. It's been a while since he's played at a high level. Meanwhile, Card has only been better this season in terms of efficiency rating by 30 points. He's no savior, but he's played better this season. That's not a subjective opinion. That's math.



(Buy) One of the most important aspects of this season was his ability to develop the quarterback position to the point that it was an absolute strength going into next season, no questions asked. It's the second year in a row it hasn't happened.



@Ketchum You don't find your two B/S answers above just a bit contradictory? You're saying that Sark developed Card into a much more efficient QB compared to last year, but SS somehow missed completely on his development of Ewers over the limited time he had with him over the spring and summer? During Q1 of the Bama game before he was injured, Ewers looked to be much improved from the spring game in his decision-making and touch on his downfield passes, and he shined again in his return from injury in the Cotton Bowl vs OU.

No doubt QE has somehow regressed terribly as the season has worn on, but improvement in his game was evident at the first part of the season. However, he seems to be shellshocked and increasingly seeing ghosts over the past several weeks, resulting in poor footwork and stunningly bad accuracy.
It might be contradictory if he had committed himself to Card. It feels like card is closer to leaving than he is being given a true shot to hold the job.
 
Agreed on The Bridge on the River Kwai, vastly underrated by our generation, and also on Great Escape being overrated.

OTOH, if we’re going to call Schindler’s List a war movie, which it’s not, then it’s at minimum Top 3 if not #1.
It's so great, you can definitely make that case.
 
He cherry picked the most important game on the entire schedule and the one that he actually was healthy in.
They are all important when you are trying to get in. Is Notre Dame game not more important ?
 
like what? Try to answer this question with your fan hat put to the side.
Like what? Relationships (teammate, coaches, etc) for one. I’m not saying it’s the wrong decision but to say going to usc because it has a heisman qb and contract year isn’t the only thing that goes into the equation. His roommate is literally Ewers. Sark forces the ball to him. He hugs his wife. I’m not wearing a fan hat just don’t buy into the “money is the only thing that matters”
 
Like what? Relationships (teammate, coaches, etc) for one. I’m not saying it’s the wrong decision but to say going to usc because it has a heisman qb and contract year isn’t the only thing that goes into the equation. His roommate is literally Ewers. Sark forces the ball to him. He hugs his wife. I’m not wearing a fan hat just don’t buy into the “money is the only thing that matters”

By that same token, is Bijan a bad teammate if he goes pro after his junior season?
 
He cherry picked the most important game on the entire schedule and the one that he actually was healthy in.
Also if we’re talking about “risk” .. are we sure Worthy would be the unquestioned #1 at USC. Mario Williams was higher ranked and I’m sure they would get someone else in the portal (see Addison)
 
@Ketchum

I get that worthy was in the portal last off season but Texas talked him out of it before he was actually visible in it (players who enter portal have 24 or so hours for their team to talk them out of it before they publicly appear in it), but you really think Texas can't keep him here with a year 2 of Ewers?? I mean, Ewers is in reality a true freshman on the field. so, you are 100% on the below?

B/S Worthy won’t be back at UT next season

(Buy) I just don't see him coming back to Texas with the quarterback situation being such a question mark going into next season. It's his contract year he'll have options and he's likely going to want something a little less risky.
 
I'm not sure that's enough time to fix what he needs to fix. The entire mental side of the game, his knowledge of the offense and his ability to make progressions beyond a first read are all on the table as things that need improvement.
I agree that there's a level of development that needs to happen over the summer, but nobody felt like Quinn was horrible in his first few starts. I know there are mechanical issues, but in my opinion the main issue is between his ears. A few weeks to get some reps and get that sorted out could very well see him finish on a strong note. I think he can be great next year, but I'd settle for Good in the bowl game. It would be a huge confidence booster going into the off season.
 
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Also if we’re talking about “risk” .. are we sure Worthy would be the unquestioned #1 at USC. Mario Williams was higher ranked and I’m sure they would get someone else in the portal (see Addison)

Mario Williams would be a good WR partner to play with.
 
I think Brooks will be electric next year. He doesn’t have the moves and power that Bijan has, but his top end speed will allow him to house some runs. He has a 7.1 yards per carry this year and is at 4.7 if you take away his 70 harder, but his rushes are generally at a time when the defense knows we are running the ball.

I think he’s a bit undervalued in what he will bring next year. @Suchomel talked a bit about him in the post game video and the Texas coaches think very highly of him.
 
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Don’t be dumb. You know that’s not the same
why?

In both instances, you'd have players making decisions that are best for themselves without putting their teammates ahead of that.
 
@Ketchum

I get that worthy was in the portal last off season but Texas talked him out of it before he was actually visible in it (players who enter portal have 24 or so hours for their team to talk them out of it before they publicly appear in it), but you really think Texas can't keep him here with a year 2 of Ewers?? I mean, Ewers is in reality a true freshman on the field. so, you are 100% on the below?

B/S Worthy won’t be back at UT next season

(Buy) I just don't see him coming back to Texas with the quarterback situation being such a question mark going into next season. It's his contract year he'll have options and he's likely going to want something a little less risky.

I'm honestly not sure what's going to happen. There are a lot of factors in play.
 
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Because...

a. He'll have options.
b. The quarterback play
c. Next year is his contract year and he's not risking it with b
Curious question: Let's assume that Texas had eked out close wins in 2/3 of Texas Tech, TCU, and Ok State. Instead of losing by 3 or 7, Texas wins those two games by 3 or 7. Worthy and Ewers season stats unchanged. Texas would be sitting at 9-2, and likely heading to Big 12 championship. Would that impact your a-b-c logic for Worthy?
 
I agree that there's a level of development that needs to happen over the summer, but nobody felt like Quinn was horrible in his first few starts. I know there are mechanical issues, but in my opinion the main issue is between his ears. A few weeks to get some reps and get that sorted out could very well see him finish on a strong note. I think he can be great next year, but I'd settle for Good in the bowl game. It would be a huge confidence booster going into the off season.
5 quarters is a very small sample size. I always felt that way,.
 
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@Ketchum

I get that worthy was in the portal last off season but Texas talked him out of it before he was actually visible in it (players who enter portal have 24 or so hours for their team to talk them out of it before they publicly appear in it), but you really think Texas can't keep him here with a year 2 of Ewers?? I mean, Ewers is in reality a true freshman on the field. so, you are 100% on the below?

B/S Worthy won’t be back at UT next season

(Buy) I just don't see him coming back to Texas with the quarterback situation being such a question mark going into next season. It's his contract year he'll have options and he's likely going to want something a little less risky.
The qb situation = 2 five stars, 1 four star and an alleged qb guru. Guess 3-4 games trumps all
 
I think his hands are fine. I wonder about his focus, though, as his frustration levels increase.

This strikes me as a tremendously convenient excuse. "Oh well, dropped it...I mean I COULD have caught it if I were focused...'

I mean, maybe it's right? But he's who he is on the field. I'm not sure it matters why he can't catch very well. Do we get extra yards for "could have caught it if he was focused?"
 
That's the beauty of a message board, the writers and the fans can just act like they didnt say all off season there was no talent on the defensive side of the ball and then lament that we lose a lot on the defensive side of the ball.
 
Curious question: Let's assume that Texas had eked out close wins in 2/3 of Texas Tech, TCU, and Ok State. Instead of losing by 3 or 7, Texas wins those two games by 3 or 7. Worthy and Ewers season stats unchanged. Texas would be sitting at 9-2, and likely heading to Big 12 championship. Would that impact your a-b-c logic for Worthy?
Hard to say. I'm not sure. It might to some degree.
 
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This strikes me as a tremendously convenient excuse. "Oh well, dropped it...I mean I COULD have caught it if I were focused...'

I mean, maybe it's right? But he's who he is on the field. I'm not sure it matters why he can't catch very well. Do we get extra yards for "could have caught it if he was focused?"

I think his hands are fine. Maybe he's just in a slump. I'm not sure I can pin down the reason for the drops with certainty.
 
That's the beauty of a message board, the writers and the fans can just act like they didnt say all off season there was no talent on the defensive side of the ball and then lament that we lose a lot on the defensive side of the ball.


I said throughout the off-season that I thought the defense had at least 6 or 7 future pros on it. My fellow mods looked at me like I was crazy, but I most certainly never said that the defense had no talent.
 
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