Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Let me be crystal clear...)
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Those two statements contradict.
We don't know if Charlie can recruit quality athletes.
We know he had one year of recruiting highly rated athletes - whether they actually turn out to be worth a chit remains to be seen.
Didn't realize how average our facilities were until I had breakfast with a fine gentleman from my town whose grandson was a highly ranked lineman (4*) from a couple years back - this kid was recruited by most of the Big 12 and SEC - When I asked how he liked his trip to Texas, he said he enjoyed it but was very underwhelmed by our facilities - he surprised me by saying the school he like the best (facility-wise) was Arkysaw.
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The only thing perfectly clear is that Ketch is anti-Strong and has a homo-erection for Herman, who should be off of EVERYBODY'S list! Elite?? Losing big to SMU?? NOT!!
The next 3 games are key! Charlie stays at 6-6, if the games are close. At 7-5, he gets a short term extension. At 8-4, a long term extension.
He took a program in decline, and, in changing the horrible, losing Mack Brown entitlement culture, had to sacrifice all upper class leadership. Seriously, Perkins & Haynes are the Senior bell cows?? Strong has the locker room, the parents, and the HS coaches. Now we're being led by Frosh & Sophs, who are understandably erratic. The Defense is making great strides since Strong took over. Wait'l next year, and we'l be making some noise!
Gilbert deserves far more criticism than he has gotten for those close losses! His play-calling in the 4th Quarters has been consistently suspect. I like him! But, like Strong is learning to be a elite program HC, Sterlin is learning to be an OC!
Meanwhile, Orangebloods will start bleeding subscribers so long as the ANTI-Longhorn Ketch is the lead! He thinks perfection comes at the snap of a coach's fingers. NOT! Ketch used to be unbiased and fair-minded, but those days are GONE!
The next 3 games are key! Charlie stays at 6-6, if the games are close. At 7-5, he gets a short term extension. At 8-4, a long term extension.
He took a program in decline, and, in changing the horrible, losing Mack Brown entitlement culture, had to sacrifice all upper class leadership. Seriously, Perkins & Haynes are the Senior bell cows?? Strong has the locker room, the parents, and the HS coaches. Now we're being led by Frosh & Sophs, who are understandably erratic. The Defense is making great strides since Strong took over. Wait'l next year, and we'l be making some noise!
Gilbert deserves far more criticism than he has gotten for those close losses! His play-calling in the 4th Quarters has been consistently suspect. I like him! But, like Strong is learning to be a elite program HC, Sterlin is learning to be an OC!
Meanwhile, Orangebloods will start bleeding subscribers so long as the ANTI-Longhorn Ketch is the lead! He thinks perfection comes at the snap of a coach's fingers. NOT! Ketch used to be unbiased and fair-minded, but those days are GONE!
Mullen, Aranda, Herman, John Harbaugh, Peterson, Chad Morris, Malzahn. Gundy, All would be upgrades,
Mack fired at 8-4, Charlie long-term extension. Seems legit.
Jeez what a f--king negative piece of shit board this is. I'd swear Ketchum, jinsotex, MB horns, pBaker et al are all the same person. They all seem to have the same sources and same disgust for CS. While you hand out superlatives to certain players who deserve it, you asses seem to forget who reads this board. Our team deserves better regardless of what you think about Charlie. And for you Ketch, just who do you think would come here to coach? Come on, you have all of the inside knowledge.
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John Blake when he was head coach at OU was really bad and at the NFL level, Jason Garrett was putrid for a long time. But Coach Strong definitely is horrible at in-game management decisions. He doesn't seem able to process info quickly. I see Shaka Smart with the basketball team and he seems to be on a whole different level of decision making than Coach Strong.
No. 5 – Buy or sell …
BUY or SELL: Sterlin Gilbert is still the offensive coordinator at Texas in 2017?
(Sell) I think he’s going to be the next head coach for Baylor if the Longhorns have the kind of season I think they’re going to have. Honestly, he’s perfect for them. If I was Baylor, I’d offer him the job right now and tell him to take over for Jim Grobe on Monday.
What is he then if he's not the worst ever?
Arguably the worst?
What data is relevant and which of it is applicable to Charlie?
That was a long-winded, fancy way of saying Charlie really isn't that bad.
please post more. PS: when you get the Please Post Less response, it means your truth has struck a nerve with the numb nuts.
Like I told you several weeks back @Ketchum ..you personally benefit from UT doing bad. And that's ok. People just need to understand where your motive comes from. You get to write negative posts to stir everyone up...and wait for the money to roll in...
A very pertinent question, there are probably three sure things in the coaching ranks none of whom are coming. So basically we'd be giving somebody else a chance to prove themselves.
Do you folks remember how many people chose not to pursue the job when Charlie was hired? Do you remember the turn downs for the offendive co-ordinator job? Money is a limited motivation because everybody has money and after the first three of four million a year it really doesn't change your lifestyle.
The sad truth to me is that Charlie is still learning how to be a head coach and Mr. Gilberts still learning how to be a big league offensive coordinator. They might actually grow into really good coaches, unfortunately for them Texas is not a place where you grow into it.
Oh, I'm on the floor laughing so hard I can't stand it. This is just brilliant!!!! Will it stick like mind bottling ? You are the best!!!The birth of yet another OBism!
I guess hate is a little much for fans attitude on Charlie, on the other hand Mackovic was the poster boy for it.
I respectfully disagree. Nobody benefits long term from being negative when their product requires public followers. Mr Ketchum is the only negative staff member because he can be. The rest of the negativity comes from us. It is interesting how virtually every other "fan site " pursues positivity even at Baylor which must be really hard. Being negative is not a long term growth strategy unless you're the ayatollah or a despot.
I think we are on the road to trying to train somebody else up to being a big league coach and I hope it works this time.
Nice troll attempt. No one is this far off the reservation
Did you not read his own words? More subscriptions now (when football times are bad) than when playing for National Championships...
I did, I still think it's not a viable long term strategy, but we'll see. I could be wrong. I'm limited by a very long career managing this kind of thing, but goodness knows I still get surprised.
Completely agree with Ketch. The man may be a good guy, he may stand for good values and he has done some good recruiting. He just isn't ever going to be a great head coach and that is what we need. How can anyone disagree with that.
Never said Strong made all the right decisions. Never said we should keep Strong. Hell I never said he was a good coach. But you're blind with hatred to not admit there are a ton of variables to not consider that an overly harsh statement.
Cowboys are legit. Halfway in and I think we are one of the best two teams in the league. And to think, one year ago Dak and Zeke weren't even on the team. No smoke and mirrors here. We are stacked. Bring the pain.
Not again. If he insists on bringing in a Lousiville DC, then ,make Grantham an offer.
