Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Only Tom Herman knows the answer to this...)

[Rotarran9116]

Odd, indeed.

If that were really the case, do you think it would have taken 78 posts into the thread for someone to make the charge?

If anything I'm stating the obvious. Its well known how you revel in crapping on your customers. Its that arrogance that's gotten you pinched on things like you're embarressing Mississippi tweet.

At times you're really good. At others your Billy Liucci. Why is that?

 

[Craben]

It was disappointing to see Ketchum endorse A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. Historians from across the political spectrum have heavily criticized this book for blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views. The book is nothing more than an overly simplistic, confirmation-biased narrative of American history around a central them of elite villains versus oppressed people.

Anyone who still believes in A People's History intellectually ignores two significant questions: (i) Why does the American political-economic model continue to attract millions of minorities, women, workers and immigrants, and (ii) why have the socialist and radical liberal political movements that Zinn favored failed to gain widespread support among the American public.

 

[Texaslove2]

Ed warriner makes the most since especially if Herman is going to call plays!

 

[BallHog5873]

OK I laughed.

I think he was messing with us to make sure we were actually reading and not just scrolling. Well done

 

[Horn Player]

Reassign Derek Warehime

Serious question... not a gotcha... I have been thinking about this all season, paying more attention at certain times than others but generally trying to assess how the University of Texas could be in this position. Between QB & OL we’ve been in purgatory for nearly a decade...

I remember when Herman was hiring his staff. You were pretty high on Warehime having success at Houston with less and dealing with injuries. While I saw some misfires/fails in line play, it was an an extraordinary task and I don’t know if I have ever seen such a serious lack of legit talent in stepping up after you lose the best lineman in the country... after Connor, et al was gone, Warehime faced a monumental task.

Do you see him doing something different here with less than Houston? If so, it begs the question why?

Honestly, I don’t know... just “changing out the OL coach” could be a lazy blanket solution but not the real problem. Seems like folks around these parts creamed over a certain former Okie Lite coach that was nowhere near a value-add to the University of Texas. (Not even including the BS legal crap caused by the sentinel of integrity, Charlie Strong.)

 

[UTfong]

Any news about hurts?

 

[mb2cotter]

It was disappointing to see Ketchum endorse A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. Historians from across the political spectrum have heavily criticized this book for blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views. The book is nothing more than an overly simplistic, confirmation-biased narrative of American history around a central them of elite villains versus oppressed people.

Anyone who still believes in A People's History intellectually ignores two significant questions: (i) Why does the American political-economic model continue to attract millions of minorities, women, workers and immigrants, and (ii) why have the socialist and radical liberal political movements that Zinn favored failed to gain widespread support among the American public.

I'm assuming this is sarcasm, since Ketch was quoting a movie.

 

[Cure4BizCancer]

No sh!t, that book IS the shizzle!!

Wikipedia comments:
"Despite its significant influence, A People's History of the United States has been heavily criticized by historians from across the political spectrum. Critics assert blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views".

Just thought there may be a few out there that would want to know this is an agenda driven book. If it supports your agenda, go for it. Don't let those little issues get in your way of embracing the journey. Kind of sounds like what we hear daily on CNN, MSMBC, etc.

 

[Horn Player]

... Liverpool's win over Man City was the best EPL Game of the season. For 90 minutes, both teams just flat out went for it fearlessly. A rematch between the two in the Champion's league would be a lot of fun.

... Dear Liverpool, please go sign a world-class keeper. Specifically, go get Alisson from Roma. Spend whatever it takes. That group with a plus-keeper can win titles.

... It's very easy to like Pep Guardiola.

... Eye-opening Remark of the Weekend

... Zinedine Zidane, let me make an official introduction. Zidane, meet serious adversity. Serious adversity, meet Zidane.

Wut?

lulz just jab’n ya... shortens 10 thoughts reading time every week

 

[Ketchum]

I realize they were up by 12 and lost - if short handed was a factor, how did they ever manage to be up by 12 inside of 5 minutes to play. It was kind of like the Cal game two years ago with Chuck - We had just won the big OT game against ND, things were looking like progress was being made - then Cal happened - the moment when I knew the ceiling for the staff was low and it was time to bring Chucks tenure to a conclusion. Saturday kind of hit me the same way with Shaka - huge win against TCU and when progress is being made, you get up by 12 on a mediocre team and you finish the job. When progress isn't being made, you crap the bed and somehow, manage to lose the game.

so,you only realize one thing at a time?

 

[Horn Player]

Hang in there Andrew. Your fight will be an inspiration to all who know your story.

Amen!

 

[Ketchum]

It was disappointing to see Ketchum endorse A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. Historians from across the political spectrum have heavily criticized this book for blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views. The book is nothing more than an overly simplistic, confirmation-biased narrative of American history around a central them of elite villains versus oppressed people.

Anyone who still believes in A People's History intellectually ignores two significant questions: (i) Why does the American political-economic model continue to attract millions of minorities, women, workers and immigrants, and (ii) why have the socialist and radical liberal political movements that Zinn favored failed to gain widespread support among the American public.

 

[Ketchum]

Serious question... not a gotcha... I have been thinking about this all season, paying more attention at certain times than others but generally trying to assess how the University of Texas could be in this position. Between QB & OL we’ve been in purgatory for nearly a decade...

I remember when Herman was hiring his staff. You were pretty high on Warehime having success at Houston with less and dealing with injuries. While I saw some misfires/fails in line play, it was an an extraordinary task and I don’t know if I have ever seen such a serious lack of legit talent in stepping up after you lose the best lineman in the country... after Connor, et al was gone, Warehime faced a monumental task.

Do you see him doing something different here with less than Houston? If so, it begs the question why?

Honestly, I don’t know... just “changing out the OL coach” could be a lazy blanket solution but not the real problem. Seems like folks around these parts creamed over a certain former Okie Lite coach that was nowhere near a value-add to the University of Texas. (Not even including the BS legal crap caused by the sentinel of integrity, Charlie Strong.)

I think he just hasn't proven that he's a national top 10 coach at his position. I think he's pretty good, as Herman does, but the job warrants something bigger than that.

 

[Ketchum]

Wikipedia comments:
"Despite its significant influence, A People's History of the United States has been heavily criticized by historians from across the political spectrum. Critics assert blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views".

Just thought there may be a few out there that would want to know this is an agenda driven book. If it supports your agenda, go for it. Don't let those little issues get in your way of embracing the journey. Kind of sounds like what we hear daily on CNN, MSMBC, etc.

 

[Horn Player]

I think he just hasn't proven that he's a national top 10 coach at his position. I think he's pretty good, as Herman does, but the job warrants something bigger than that.

Don’t disagree with that... presuming a change won’t be made (absent you being King for a Day), I’m hoping we get to see what Herman believes next year because it will need to manifest in a big way on the OL

 

[Cure4BizCancer]

You realize the team was incredibly short-handed, right?

Assuming the entire conversation here has been about the offense, we had:

The same two QBs

The starting running back, and the running back that probably took the majority of snaps throughout the season. Neither got hurt. Had any other running backs been on the field, it would be a hard argument to say they would have gotten 6 carries between them. (Hence, why they weren't there).

For all practical purposes, the same OL. We didn't have Conner, but he only played in one gimme game and two other games through the entire season. He only made an impact in one game all season. It's a stretch to say that Conner's absence was noticed.

One WR missing out of stable of a bunch of good WR's.

I just don't see that the offense in the Texas Bowl can be given a pass based on personnel that played. The Punter won the game.

 

[Ketchum]

Assuming the entire conversation here has been about the offense, we had:

The same two QBs

The starting running back, and the running back that probably took the majority of snaps throughout the season. Neither got hurt. Had any other running backs been on the field, it would be a hard argument to say they would have gotten 6 carries between them. (Hence, why they weren't there).

For all practical purposes, the same OL. We didn't have Conner, but he only played in one gimme game and two other games through the entire season. He only made an impact in one game all season. It's a stretch to say that Conner's absence was noticed.

One WR missing out of stable of a bunch of good WR's.

I just don't see that the offense in the Texas Bowl can be given a pass based on personnel that played. The Punter won the game.

I literally don't have the words.

 

[Cure4BizCancer]

As much as we want to see the CTH's direct fingerprints on the offense, I am certain we will be seeing a real breakdown and step back next year if the Head Coach is playing calls. Play calling is a role and responsibility of the coach who sits in the seat of the Offensive Coordinator. If CTH has to take over those roles, because the person in that seat is not capable of doing their job, that is a mistake. If CTH is calling plays, then he won't have the capacity to do well the things that make up the Head Coach's roles and responsibilities. I would prefer that the coaching staff determines was what the root cause of our lack of offensive production, and fix those root causes. Trying to wrap bailing wire and duct tape around the issue by having CTH do everything is the wrong answer.

 

[Cure4BizCancer]

I literally don't have the words.

Who were we missing that made any difference whatsoever? I know, I know, I missed the Tight End. I suppose that was the big hole in the offense?

 

[Ketchum]

As much as we want to see the CTH's direct fingerprints on the offense, I am certain we will be seeing a real breakdown and step back next year if the Head Coach is playing calls. Play calling is a role and responsibility of the coach who sits in the seat of the Offensive Coordinator. If CTH has to take over those roles, because the person in that seat is not capable of doing their job, that is a mistake. If CTH is calling plays, then he won't have the capacity to do well the things that make up the Head Coach's roles and responsibilities. I would prefer that the coaching staff determines was what the root cause of our lack of offensive production, and fixes those root causes. Trying to wrap bailing wire and duct tape around the issue by having CTH do everything is the wrong answer.

He was hired because it was believed that he was an offensive mastermind.

If he's THAT guy, his influence on the offense is paramount.

If he's not THAT guy, he fooled everyone.

 

[Ketchum]

Who were we missing that made any difference whatsoever? I know, I know, I missed the Tight End. I suppose that was the big hole in the offense?

who was the basketball team missing on Saturday?

 

[Topstarr]

You might have just invented something in your head.

OK It is on you now..

 

[EdSimmonsPants]

Wikipedia comments:
"Despite its significant influence, A People's History of the United States has been heavily criticized by historians from across the political spectrum. Critics assert blatant omissions of important historical episodes, uncritical reliance on biased sources, and systematic failures to examine opposing views".

Just thought there may be a few out there that would want to know this is an agenda driven book. If it supports your agenda, go for it. Don't let those little issues get in your way of embracing the journey. Kind of sounds like what we hear daily on CNN, MSMBC, etc.

You forgot FoxNews. Unless, of course that fits your agenda.

 

[Truluck]

Really enjoyed all the money.

 

[Dualthreat]

As much as we want to see the CTH's direct fingerprints on the offense, I am certain we will be seeing a real breakdown and step back next year if the Head Coach is playing calls.

Lincoln Riley says hi.

 

[Truluck]

Don’t get the love for shape of water, Lady Bird was good as was Molly game.

 

[FrancoBevo]

so,you only realize one thing at a time?

no - but the "team was depleted" consideration isn't a legitimate consideration, they were up by 12, inside 5 minutes, if being depleted was a thing, they would have been scrapping the whole time just to stay in the game and in that case, losing by 1 could be chalked up to depletion. Instead, it was just terrible, poorly executed basketball - which 2+ years in, isn't an isolated incident. At $2+ million per year, there isn't a "reasonable" time for the training wheels to come off.

 

[Longhorns4 Life]

If we need a OL coach why not take the Rice OL coach? He’s put a few players in the NFL and it might help with Anderson. Just a thought

 

[Cure4BizCancer]

who was the basketball team missing on Saturday?

Sorry, scanning too fast and thought your response was referring to the offense in the Texas Bowl.

I don't touch bball as the team is facing a horrible crisis. Just support them and help them get through this season. No reason to go into more depth.

 

[jimr6]

As much as we want to see the CTH's direct fingerprints on the offense, I am certain we will be seeing a real breakdown and step back next year if the Head Coach is playing calls. Play calling is a role and responsibility of the coach who sits in the seat of the Offensive Coordinator. If CTH has to take over those roles, because the person in that seat is not capable of doing their job, that is a mistake. If CTH is calling plays, then he won't have the capacity to do well the things that make up the Head Coach's roles and responsibilities. I would prefer that the coaching staff determines was what the root cause of our lack of offensive production, and fixes those root causes. Trying to wrap bailing wire and duct tape around the issue by having CTH do everything is the wrong answer.

DKR called plays.