Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Texas roster built for success, except for one big IF)
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No player is 'deserved' anything. Just as in life.
Every next transfer window is B.A.N.A.N.A.S.
Naashon Hughes (Sr.), Malik Jefferson (Jr.), Anthony Wheeler (Jr.), Edwin Freeman (Jr.), Breckyn Hager (Jr.), Gary Johnson (Jr.), Jeffrey McCulloch (So.), Erick Fowler (So.)
that's as good of a talent base at LBer as anyone in the country outside of Bama or LSU can claim. No excuses. Texas has the size, speed and talent at the position we haven't seen in 25 years on the two deep. Time to get it done at LBer.
that's as good of a talent base at LBer as anyone in the country outside of Bama or LSU can claim. No excuses. Texas has the size, speed and talent at the position we haven't seen in 25 years on the two deep. Time to get it done at LBer.
Exactly. I know Ketch disagrees somewhat, but I'll be disappointed if the team doesn't win at least 9 games and is a contender for the Big 12 championship.
I'm not delusional to think Texas is in any way ready to compete for a playoff spot. But Big 12 contender? I'd be disappointed if they weren't a threat to win it in November.
Enough of this losing shit.
I think he did say that at his last media session last Thursday. It was towards the end of the session if I'm not mistaken.
That's concerning. Surprised it hasn't been talked mentioned by the mods more unless I missed it. Guess that's what spring ball is for though. Wonder how the JUCO kid will factor in.
TH did make it clear that his answer was a "feet to the fire" one and he wasn't overly concerned with the LBs.
This link goes right to the question/answer. I don't sense he's worried too much, based on his reply.
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If Warren stays healthy and fulfills his potential we're in for more than 5.5. 
What stands out after reading that is that the 2018 team will be loaded. Foreman and Leonard will be lost but WR is the deepest position on the team. Potentially Connor could leave early which would be a big loss. Outside of that everybody else leaving is a JAG or easily replaceable.
Just a reminder that forming an opinion without familiarizing yourself with the facts and issues is not the best approach. I would suggest you read a little more about this before looking to convict based on headlines. Although I get that might be hard because this "scandal" is red meat for self righteous sports writers looking to get a quick column up and feel good about themselves despite being completely (and perhaps willfully) ignorant of what is actually going on and what the NCAA can and cannot do.
Your take on this somehow being an issue of the NCAA lacking backbone is particularly off. This isn't something within the NCAA's jurisdiction. And that's not grey. They are already operating outside the scope of their jurisdiction and if they press much further that will be made clear in court. Maybe check out Jay Bilas' commentary on this. Although he is a Dukie, he is smart and a lawyer and his analysis has been spot on.
And the NCAA's dragging this out for 6 years has also done more to harm UNC than any sanctions would have (regardless of the fact that the sanctions would have been inappropriate). This team playing on Monday and it's coaching staff also have nothing to do with any of the allegations.
a. That kid DESERVED better. He played his guts out and was the reason they made it that far.
b. k. I would contend January wasn't bananas.
He's pretty unproven.If Warren stays healthy and fulfills his potential we're in for more than 5.5.
Roy's program is dirty and operates in the exact opposite realm that the NCAA is supposed to stand for. That's the larger point.
Some reading for you.
You forgot special teams, probably the most neglected area in Charlie's tenure.
a. fair enough.
b. fair enough, though they did show well on the road at Portland.
" As this NBA regular season reaches its conclusion, I just can’t ignore what Russell Westbrook has done this season. It has to be him."
I hate to argue this point, but the man isn't elevating others or his team. He'd run away if he were a top seed, but chasing stats while clinging to 7/8 seed isn't that great. I think it's interesting when other players get asked about Westbrook's triple doubles then get pissed and get a triple double proving that any great player can do it in today's NBA (LeBron did it after getting dogged by Harden/Westbrook questions). It's not a stat about winning for Westbrook. It's not the same as the Big O getting it done.
His own team boxes out and let balls fall just to get him rebound stats. He plays in blowout losses just to get that last assist. Viewed under a microscope it's less impressive. I guess it comes down to how you define MVP. I like Kawhi and Harden more for overall value to the team and elevating everyone's play. Plus I don't want to see an MVP from a team that is likely to lose in the 1st round.
I hate to argue this point, but the man isn't elevating others or his team. He'd run away if he were a top seed, but chasing stats while clinging to 7/8 seed isn't that great. I think it's interesting when other players get asked about Westbrook's triple doubles then get pissed and get a triple double proving that any great player can do it in today's NBA (LeBron did it after getting dogged by Harden/Westbrook questions). It's not a stat about winning for Westbrook. It's not the same as the Big O getting it done.
His own team boxes out and let balls fall just to get him rebound stats. He plays in blowout losses just to get that last assist. Viewed under a microscope it's less impressive. I guess it comes down to how you define MVP. I like Kawhi and Harden more for overall value to the team and elevating everyone's play. Plus I don't want to see an MVP from a team that is likely to lose in the 1st round.
1. I think a grade of 6 on QBs is fair based on last year. And I don't expect Shane to be as good as Mayfield or Rudolph next year. But I do expect significant improvement.
2. If Herman wants to max out wins this year (let alone future years) he wont be starting Zaire, contrary to your buy/sell assertion. You don't pull the starter off a team, and disrupt all the team chemistry and experience he has with the Oline and WRs, for a guy who has done less in four years, than that starter has done in one. And its not close.....which I don't mean in the snarky way, but in the way that Zaire has about thrown for about 25% the yards in four years that Shane has in one.
2. If Herman wants to max out wins this year (let alone future years) he wont be starting Zaire, contrary to your buy/sell assertion. You don't pull the starter off a team, and disrupt all the team chemistry and experience he has with the Oline and WRs, for a guy who has done less in four years, than that starter has done in one. And its not close.....which I don't mean in the snarky way, but in the way that Zaire has about thrown for about 25% the yards in four years that Shane has in one.
He said it in his press conference last week. It's on youtube. I don't think any of the mods mentioned it which was interesting.
