Ketch's 10 Thoughts From The Weekend (Texas should make the CFP this season...)

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@Ketchum - B/S: Do you think the next big domino to fall is the 85-man scholarship limit? I know there are Title IX implications but it seems with NIL and no transfer restrictions the scholarship limit is not near as important.

 

[Dwilliamminear]

I was laughing my ass off when Baker threw that last interception. No. You are not a bad person

 

[Oddguwop]

Easy Lover and One More Night are on my Mount Rushmore of Go-To Karaoke Songs. Have had some legendary performances of those bangers.

 

[OrangeMGB]

I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work. Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence became more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece. It's an epic meditation on intangibility. At the same time, it deepens and enriches the meaning of the preceding three albums. Listen to the brilliant ensemble playing of Banks, Collins and Rutherford. You can practically hear every nuance of every instrument. In terms of lyrical craftsmanship, the sheer songwriting, this album hits a new peak of professionalism. Take the lyrics to Land of Confusion. In this song, Phil Collins addresses the problems of abusive political authority. In Too Deep is the most moving pop song of the 1980s, about monogamy and commitment. The song is extremely uplifting. Their lyrics are as positive and affirmative as anything I've heard in rock. Phil Collins' solo career seems to be more commercial and therefore more satisfying, in a narrower way. Especially songs like In the Air Tonight and Against All Odds. But I also think Phil Collins works best within the confines of the group, than as a solo artist, and I stress the word artist. This is Sussudio, a great, great song, a personal favorite.

 

[TexasRads1]

That took a hell of a lot of effort to compile that list @Ketchum, but it’s one of the things that sets you and OB apart

Great analysis and awesome read ! I hope Sark can use the momentum we have to get even higher on that super blue chip list

 

[sua sponte]

Some people just care so little that they look for reasons to forgive,

Yes. And it says more about the blind eyes than it does about Beard…in a sense.

 

[TrailsPoppy]

Thank you for saying that. I’m fairly convinced RT isn’t the guy time will tell but Beard isn’t Texas worthy. The police report and Arterio Morris are evidence.

Thanks for posting that DR—you stated my feelings on MBB & UT Athletics exactly.
As Ketch said, there was always something not quite right about Beard.

 

[Ketchum]

Shanahan's offense has a history of making average QBs look awsome for stretches, but eventually they come down to earth

and I think that's who he is.

 

[Ketchum]

Lol at a

Good talk, Russ.

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum impressive stuff sir. Recruiting overload and a Phil C list to boot. Standing ovation sir

Thanks, my man!

 

[Ketchum]

Does RT fall on the sword about the horns down thing if he doesn’t beat Baylor?

I dunno. Is he a man of character or not? He seemed genuine about it.

 

[sua sponte]

Thanks for posting that DR—you stated my feelings on MBB & UT Athletics exactly.
As Ketch said, there was always something not quite right about Beard.

I thought he was creepy even when he was winning here and praised as a savant. JMO

 

[Ketchum]

<Johnny Carson voice>I did not know that!

Phil Collins Collection

Explore exhibits and artifacts from the Phil Collins Collection and more in the new Ralston Family Collections Center!

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[Ketchum]

Heard the same shit with the Chris Jackson hire

True.

 

[Ketchum]

My only issue with the blue chip analysis is that you require either a recruitment or transfer to dictate a ranking. For example had Jaylon Ford transferred after last season he would have been a sure-fire super blue chip. But, by staying, you would default to his high school ranking which would indicate he doesn’t fall in the super blue chip category. On the other side, you don’t account for guys who simply haven’t lived up to their ranking. Example, Connor Weigman. If he were to enter the portal, I do not believe that any service would rank him as a super blue chip player. I understand what you did overall and always appreciate a great deep-dive, but the analysis needs some tweaking.

Uh, ok.

I disagree with you on Weigman.

 

[Ketchum]

I know I’m a few weeks late but I just thought of a super rememberable TV show song.

Happy Days!

That you needed a week tells you a story, though!

 

[Ketchum]

At that point the analysis just becomes a subjective measure of how good do you think each player is. It defeats the purpose of the analysis.

It's a different type of analysis than some of the other analysis I've done.

The two aren't supposed to go together.

 

[Ketchum]

As a charter member of the Genesis / Phil Collin’s - UT branch, I give you an A+. Have seen every Genesis or Phil Collin’s tour since 1977 ! Shame the last (2) Genesis tours never made it to Texas. That said, it was fun to travel to see the shows in 2007 and 2022. Your Honorable Mention choices are spot on ! Still remember going to see Against All Offs in the theatre in the early 1980’s and being so pleased that Phil’s career was about to expand outside of Genesis. The underwater scene with Rachel Ward in the movie was memorable too

That's the movie that set it off for me on him. I loved that song when I was a kid.

 

[Ketchum]

Watch some of his Georgia tech games. Only player they had and still produced. He’s really good. Hopefully Bijan gets a better head coach

I know he was really good. He's a hell of a lot better than very good.

 

[Ketchum]

Did Michigan do more with less to win Champ?

Very much so. It shows you what is possible with an older roster and out of this world development.

 

[Ketchum]

I was a little too young to be told stories back then. I really should ask my aunt

My uncle passed early and Genesis paid for both my cousins to go to university. Just a great group of guys

My aunt has lots of thoughts around his ex wives and lots of explicatives to go along with that

I have a picture of me and Phil on Twitter

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That picture alone is worth a million words. That's awesome.

 

[Ketchum]

Unbelievable ….after all that talk of Bama getting gutted , they still have more blue chip talent than Texas! God damn lolol

And deboar can coach - he might very well still field a 9-10 win team despite a lot of people thinking Bama will suck next year

Excited how far long sark has brought us though!

The death of Alabama's demise is slightly exaggerated.

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum you didn't like the Miami Voice theme song but you name one of the more iconic songs, but far from the only one, from the series as your top Phil Collins song. Maybe you should listen to the 2 Miami Vice series soundtracks. You likely will find several songs that you love.

I don't recall if you included What's Love Got To Do With It in your rankings for Tina Turner. Glenn Frey songs include Smugglers Blues and You Belong To The City. So many other great songs are included on the soundtracks.

Did I say I didn't like the Miami Vice theme song or that I just didn't have it ranked in the top 10?

It just wasn't one of my shows., for whatever reason. I'll check out the soundtrack, though.

 

[Ketchum]

My brother in law(a black hip hop guy) gave me a Phil Collins greatest hits cd for my bday years ago as a gag gift. Or so he thought. I liked Phil Collins but never appreciated him until I listened to the entire cd. Holy smokes. I let my BIL listen to it as well and he got really hooked. To this day he jams him all the time and other artists from that genre. We can go from Tupac and Biggie to Phil and Chicago real quick.

This reaction turned these reactors into Youtube stars.

 

[Ketchum]

You didn't even MENTION Something Happened on the Way to Heaven... The entire song is melodiousness personified. Can't think of a chorus of his that's better. Even ends with a great guitar solo!

 

[Ketchum]

Easy Lover is the greatest duet of all time

It's up there!

 

[Ketchum]

Haters going to stay hating on the man 🤷🏽‍♂️

I don't hate. It's not like I'm rooting against him.

 

[Ketchum]

I have no doubt the Packers win that game if Love doesn’t commit that brain fart throw.

That'll haunt him all off-season. Might be good for him.

 

[Ketchum]

As Anwar wrote about in the Pulpit, Sark’s greatest maybe his willingness to adapt as the college football landscape changes. The next couple of years should prove that one way or another.

His willingness to adapt might be my favorite thing about him.

 

[Ketchum]

When do you consider the”modern history/era” to have begun…2000?

Yeah,

 

[Ketchum]

Rachel Ward got me through my nerdy years in early high school…😎

You ain't alone.

 

[Ketchum]

Been waiting to see the updated superblue ranks…gracias.

Take Me Home should be higher…top 3 IMO
You’ll Be In My Heart should be at least honorable mention

I feel like the top 4 are almost a given.

The rankings will change slightly in the coming months. I'll update them when they do.

 

[cousie]

Nice!!
Why isn't Bert Auburn on your Scholarship Board??

 

[edmondhorn2]

Sark has really done a remarkable job in every aspect of the program. The talking heads might be tempted to say that this year was a one off, but looking at the recruiting and soon to be draft day production (player development), I believe Texas is here to stay.

Being a kid of the 80s, I think I remember making out to more Phil Collins' songs than any other artist! He was really gifted.

 

[Ketchum]

@Ketchum - B/S: Do you think the next big domino to fall is the 85-man scholarship limit? I know there are Title IX implications but it seems with NIL and no transfer restrictions the scholarship limit is not near as important.

No, I don't see that changing.