Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (Out of things to bitch about, practice notes, Stallone)

[PushingDaisies]

You did. I meant to write a special mention because of the sudden HC availability and forgot to go back and do it.

See? There’s the next thing to bitch about! No matter who we hire to replace Eddie Reese, it will be CDC’s first downgrade. You can’t beat the incomparable GOAT coach at Texas.
I know you like your Philly teams but look West and see what Chris Paul is doing in Phoenix. That’s a team whose fans have suffered a long time. I should know because I can remember having to draft Neil Walk instead of Lew Alcindor.

 

[James.jones8]

Never tried eggs benedict? You gotta make that happen.

 

[HookemColorado]

Second-year center Jake Majors was described as a player that gets better every single day. If there's a slight concern from digging around this weekend, I'd say the lack of concrete buzz coming along the offensive line is concerning. When I asked one source this weekend if there was anyone from that group that has surprised in a good way, the source said, "Not really." Depth remains a major concern. "I think this is the area of the team that needs some help from transfers if it can happen."

Overall, the defensive line and the secondary were the two area on the team was were described as the best-performing parts of the team from the last week. Overall, the defensive backs might be the group that had the best week since the return of workouts this week.

So, our best two performing units (defensive line and DBs) are the units the line up opposite the side of the ball that performed the worse last week (offensive line and WRs).

Either we have an elite defensive line and DB unit or our offensive line and WR really suck.

 

[Bugtussle U]

How in the hell is Rocky II not even on the list?! It’s the best in the franchise .

 

[orange_oso_fu]

Great write up. Our programs are riding high now and, perhaps the best success story is Rowing. It is another example of what you can do at The University of Texas if you just hire a great coach. We have all of the other ingredients in every sport we compete in, just add the coach and we can be very highly ranked and compete for National Championships. Here are the current rankings for Rowing as of 3/31.

Rank	Team (First Place Votes)	Votes	Previous
1	University of Washington (18)	494	1
2	University of Texas (7)	455	2
3	University of Virginia	392	3
4	University of California, Berkeley	388	4
5	Stanford University	378	5
6	Ohio State University	368	6
7	University of Michigan	358	7
8	University of Tennessee	306	9
9	University of Alabama	299	8
10	Duke University	265	11

 

[The House of El]

Thanks Ketch. I love where the UT athletics department is right now. Football & basketball are in an upward trajectory. As for Sly I would take Creed & First Blood 2 out & add Cliffhanger & The Expendables. The Expendables was a fun throwback to 80’s camp action flicks. I can’t argue with your #1.

 

[wfoot]

Nice column. Totally disagree that Augie was better than Gus. Cliff's teams won a far higher percentage of their games.

Cliff's teams won 22 SWC championships in the 29 years he coached at Texas.

 

[Golfer301980]

Kudos for the auction.

 

[MauiHorn]

I am of the opinion AL is only why they are who they are due to an incredible focus on OL. What specifically makes you think our OL class will be a monster? I will officially drink the kool aid once I am convinced our OL will be tops in the conference.

 

[Ketchum]

You nailed the Stallone list Ketch. Rocky IV is the best of them all.

My man!

 

[Ketchum]

Beat 10 Thoughts from you I have ever read. Well done, sir.

 

[TheAngryHammer]

LOL CDC killing two birds with one stone.

1) Putting in his CONCUR expense receipt attachment
2) dragging his Twitter junk all over Tceh’s face

 

[RoaringHorn]

You did. I meant to write a special mention because of the sudden HC availability and forgot to go back and do it.

They deserve it.

 

[Rotarran9116]

Chris Del Conte's McFlex

We should mail Hocutt some McD's gift cards.

 

[PreamoHorn]

Nice column. Totally disagree that Augie was better than Gus. Cliff's teams won a far higher percentage of their games.

Cliff's teams won 22 SWC championships in the 29 years he coached at Texas.

ok. Enough Cool Aid for today. Augie by a mile.

 

[Texasmba_77]

Great job as always, Ketch. Appreciate all your insight and updates.

 

[Anwar Richardson]

Rocky II was the best. Rocky IV had James Brown, Apollo dying, and a ton of corny lines.

 

[BMacHookem]

Still slightly concerned about the OL. The previous staff’s inability to recruit the line (on both sides) is just mind bottling. Hoping Sark can find some big uglies in the portal

 

[Ketchum]

In order:

Rocky
Rocky IV
Rocky II
Rocky III
Rocky Balboa
Rocky V

If including Creed movies. Creed comes in 2nd and Creed II just below Rocky IV.

Bold!

 

[Ketchum]

That is why I enjoyed it. It was good for him to give a little back to Joel for once.

True.

 

[Ketchum]

See? There’s the next thing to bitch about! No matter who we hire to replace Eddie Reese, it will be CDC’s first downgrade. You can’t beat the incomparable GOAT coach at Texas.
I know you like your Philly teams but look West and see what Chris Paul is doing in Phoenix. That’s a team whose fans have suffered a long time. I should know because I can remember having to draft Neil Walk instead of Lew Alcindor.

I used to be a BIG Suns fan. Long time ago since those Barkley/KJ teams.

 

[Eagle Fang]

Rambo 3 close to making the cut???

 

[Ketchum]

Never tried eggs benedict? You gotta make that happen.

🤷‍♂️

 

[Longhorn Bud]

So spot on with Rocky IV in the top spot. I watch it EVERY DAMN TIME it comes on. My kids know it by heart. Hearts on Fire by John Cafferty, Theres No Easy Way Out...bad ass soundtrack. And beating the Ruusians... it was hands down, the best!

 

[Ketchum]

How in the hell is Rocky II not even on the list?! It’s the best in the franchise .

It's the least re-watchable of the Big 4 IMO.

 

[Ketchum]

Great write up. Our programs are riding high now and, perhaps the best success story is Rowing. It is another example of what you can do at The University of Texas if you just hire a great coach. We have all of the other ingredients in every sport we compete in, just add the coach and we can be very highly ranked and compete for National Championships. Here are the current rankings for Rowing as of 3/31.

Rank	Team (First Place Votes)	Votes	Previous
1	University of Washington (18)	494	1
2	University of Texas (7)	455	2
3	University of Virginia	392	3
4	University of California, Berkeley	388	4
5	Stanford University	378	5
6	Ohio State University	368	6
7	University of Michigan	358	7
8	University of Tennessee	306	9
9	University of Alabama	299	8
10	Duke University	265	11

I had no idea.

 

[Ketchum]

Nice column. Totally disagree that Augie was better than Gus. Cliff's teams won a far higher percentage of their games.

Cliff's teams won 22 SWC championships in the 29 years he coached at Texas.

Gus wasn't what Augie was when Augie was hired.

 

[Ketchum]

What specifically makes you think our OL class will be a monster?

The talent available in-state and the positioning that the Longhorns have with the group.

 

[Ketchum]

LOL CDC killing two birds with one stone.

1) Putting in his CONCUR expense receipt attachment
2) dragging his Twitter junk all over Tceh’s face

It was a massive flex.

 

[Ketchum]

We should mail Hocutt some McD's gift cards.

🤣

 

[Ketchum]

Rocky II was the best. Rocky IV had James Brown, Apollo dying, and a ton of corny lines.

RockY II is great except for the hour we have to wait for the coma storyline to go away.

 

[Ketchum]

Still slightly concerned about the OL. The previous staff’s inability to recruit the line (on both sides) is just mind bottling. Hoping Sark can find some big uglies in the portal

As a problem, It's not going away overnight.

 

[slhorn34]

@ Ketchum, I like the article. Good write up. While I agree that CDC has made good hires in Vic and Beard, I still have a hard time giving him credit for Sark. I don’t think that gets done without a big push from Eltife. I think they put on the unified front and they got the right guy, but if it was solely up to CDC I don’t know that Herman is gone. All things considered I think he has done more right than wrong, but I want to see continued success before I am completely sold.

 

[Ketchum]

Rambo 3 close to making the cut???

Top 15!

 

[streettopeschel]

Good column and McFlex is fun. I can’t imagine being a fan/alum when your GOAT coach is lured away at meeting in the Plainview MICKEY and THEN the UT President sticks your face in it.