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Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (The contract for my No.1 expires soon)

Would Harbaugh bring in some boring pro style offense that doesn't fit our roster or our conference?
We have tried pro style and we have tried the spread. In the end, what style we choose does not matter. The only thing that matters is coaching. Period.
 
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This goes to prove what a brilliant football mind I possess.

Big Ed has stated for months the belief here that the Horns are stacked with talent for our next coach could be complete hooey.

You at least have to consider that yet another of Charlie's shortcomings is his ability to judge high screwl athletes.

I don't see a lot of talent in Charlie's recruits - there are exceptions for sure but overall these boys look really average.

Talent is your innate ability to do something. It is your natural ability which is inborn.Skill is a learnt ability. It is acquired or developed after you put in a lot of time and hard work.

You like Dustin always harp on the word Talent. The difference between talent and skill is hard work. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

Being skilful is reaching a standard of competence in any field.Being talented is having an innate ability in any field but not necessarily being competent in it.

Getting so tired of hearing about the word talent on our team.
 
Mike MacIntyre is guy who won't be at Colorado very long. Bill Parcell coaching tree that has turned around 2 god awful programs, San Jose State and now Colorado. He is recruiting well and coaching up players. Runs a spread type offense with young co offensive coordinators with back grounds in the Texas Tech scheme.

1990–1991 Georgia (GA)
1992 Davidson (DC)

1993–1996 UT Martin (DC)

1997–1998 Temple (DC)
1999–2000 Ole Miss (WR)
2001-2002 Ole Miss (DB)
2003–2006 Dallas Cowboys (DB)
2007 New York Jets (DB)
2008–2009 Duke (DC)
2010–2012 San Jose State
2013–present Colorado

We have tried pro style and we have tried the spread. In the end, what style we choose does not matter. The only thing that matters is coaching. Period.

This
 
hey @Ketchum

I love the idea of going big on harbaugh. 50 over 5 years. But you have to admit 4mm/year with an expiring contract is a little different than 7mm/year with another season left right? Pretty big oversight.
 
Guys are we really doing this again? Saban, Tomlin Gruden? Come on, we got our 5th choice last time around and you think we are gonna swing NFL coaches to come here when Belmont is a dumpster fire? When a new AD isnt even in place yet? Get ready for another mid tier non splash hire. Only thing we have going for us is we found a QB. Our best shot right now is a limping Herman.
 
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They are attractive options but you seem to be only focusing on on UT's warts while completely ignoring USC's and LSU's. USC has a more dysfunctional athletic department than we do. Which includes have a drunk coach insult BMD, firing a coach on the tarmac, and being only a few months removed from one of the worst ADs in the modern history of major college football. And LSU fired a coach three games into a season after averaging double digit wins (or something close to that). Not to mention publicly held his job in limbo at the end of last season. Also, a lot of people not connected with UT have publicly cited UT is the best job in college football or a top 5 job in college football. I don't think LSU and USC are top 5 jobs IMO.
It seems like people here see how the sausage is made at Texas and rightfully aren't thrilled with the process. But when they look at other programs they never take the time to look behind the curtain. That creates a warped view and causes people to see Texas in a disproportionately negative light.
There is a case to be made that some might favor the LSU and USC opportunities over Texas right now. I personally don't think it is a very strong case and it seems like the majority of sport journalist and personalities view UT as the better opportunity. But it is a plausible argument IMO.
That's a fair criticism. Especially the USC stuff. Those guys are a mess.
 
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Harbaugh would be fine, but only if he brought in an elite college offensive staff. Bringing in any type of pro-style offense would be a disaster in this conference, with this personnel and especially in this state when you consider the offenses that most Texas high schools run. If he wants to run the Jim Harbaugh offense, no thanks.
This is a good point. I've been a big Charlie Strong supporter, but sadly, this has gone far enough. I've been watching Texas play since 1968, and this is some of the worst team energy and play I've seen. We need an athletic director and coach that is consistent with the quality of the university and its athletic programs.
 
Just once I would like to get on here and read something positive that a mod said about the football team and Strong.....Writing articles this time of year about who the next coach is going to be is sickening.....I would love to know how many coaches are on this board and how many people have actually played D1 college football or above....maybe if the people on this board actually showed support for this team the outcome of games might be better, I know if I had to read this shit week in and week out I would be down in the dumps as well.....Just think what you have to look forward too....in just about 3 years you will be talking about who the next head coach should be, seems to be the trend on here, fire a coach every 3-4 years....this make for great stability in a program.....oh and Stoops should have been fired Saturday for giving up some many yards and point to a sorry Tech team......lmao
 
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Just once I would like to get on here and read something positive that a mod said about the football team and Strong.....Writing articles this time of year about who the next coach is going to be is sickening.....I would love to know how many coaches are on this board and how many people have actually played D1 college football or above....maybe if the people on this board actually showed support for this team the outcome of games might be better, I know if I had to read this shit week in and week out I would be down in the dumps as well.....Just think what you have to look forward too....in just about 3 years you will be talking about who the next head coach should be, seems to be the trend on here, fire a coach every 3-4 years....this make for great stability in a program.....oh and Stoops should have been fired Saturday for giving up some many yards and point to a sorry Tech team......lmao
I agree... they should fire Stoops.
 
Just once I would like to get on here and read something positive that a mod said about the football team and Strong.....Writing articles this time of year about who the next coach is going to be is sickening.....I would love to know how many coaches are on this board and how many people have actually played D1 college football or above....maybe if the people on this board actually showed support for this team the outcome of games might be better, I know if I had to read this shit week in and week out I would be down in the dumps as well.....Just think what you have to look forward too....in just about 3 years you will be talking about who the next head coach should be, seems to be the trend on here, fire a coach every 3-4 years....this make for great stability in a program.....oh and Stoops should have been fired Saturday for giving up some many yards and point to a sorry Tech team......lmao
You don't have to have played D1 football to know that this coach took too long to get a QB, then took too long to find an OC and is about 10 games overdue on fixing the defense.

I've hung in there longer than most in supporting Strong. But this team isn't going to win 6 games. I don't think Strong was set up for success and it sucks because I think he's probably a real good guy. But we're giving him $25m and these aren't the results he needs to produce. And yes I agree, this board can be unfairly negative, but no, if we pumped sunshine up his ass 24/7 he wouldn't have beaten Cal, OkSt or K State. It's time.
 
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Just once I would like to get on here and read something positive that a mod said about the football team and Strong.....Writing articles this time of year about who the next coach is going to be is sickening.....I would love to know how many coaches are on this board and how many people have actually played D1 college football or above....maybe if the people on this board actually showed support for this team the outcome of games might be better, I know if I had to read this shit week in and week out I would be down in the dumps as well.....Just think what you have to look forward too....in just about 3 years you will be talking about who the next head coach should be, seems to be the trend on here, fire a coach every 3-4 years....this make for great stability in a program.....oh and Stoops should have been fired Saturday for giving up some many yards and point to a sorry Tech team......lmao
Damn straight. When teams are losing because of bad tackling, penalties, poor clock management and bad play calls then it's time for us fans to take the reigns, cheer harder than ever and give the coaching staff the big ole' hug they need to feel good about themselves again.

If we form a human chain and get every fan to hold hands and sing "I Will Always Love You" during the Baylor game our coaching staff will look up and find such inspiration that they'll pull their heads out of their arses and rise to the occasion. C'mon, who's with me?
 
Damn straight. When teams are losing because of bad tackling, penalties, poor clock management and bad play calls then it's time for us fans to take the reigns, cheer harder than ever and give the coaching staff the big ole' hug they need to feel good about themselves again.

If we form a human chain and get every fan to hold hands and sing "I Will Always Love You" during the Baylor game our coaching staff will look up and find such inspiration that they'll pull their heads out of their arses and rise to the occasion. C'mon, who's with me?
Wasn't referring to the coaching staff to support asshole....the players.....idiot
 
Talent is your innate ability to do something. It is your natural ability which is inborn.Skill is a learnt ability. It is acquired or developed after you put in a lot of time and hard work.

You like Dustin always harp on the word Talent. The difference between talent and skill is hard work. Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard.

Being skilful is reaching a standard of competence in any field.Being talented is having an innate ability in any field but not necessarily being competent in it.

Getting so tired of hearing about the word talent on our team.
WOW - that's deep man.

Are we agreeing or what?
 
a. Are you speaking in third person a lot these days?
You obviously never read Semi-Tough or Dead Solid Perfect.
b. I suggested that he was going to be to Texas what Will Muschamp was to Florida more than a year ago.... sooooo
What you probably said was "maybe he's to Texas what Muschamp was to Florida" - in which case, if it proved true, you'd claim it - if not, ..........
c. The last five NFL Drafts fly in the face of what you are suggesting, as do several examples on the current team.
Yet you say "What happened to the Class of 2015?". - one of the obvious conclusions being, "Are they a bust?". AND regarding my statement that he may not the sage as to talent that others claim, you say, "Don't pat yourself on the back - Many have come to that conclusion" (or something to that affect).
 
WOW - that's deep man.

Are we agreeing or what?
Kind of

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Damn straight. When teams are losing because of bad tackling, penalties, poor clock management and bad play calls then it's time for us fans to take the reigns, cheer harder than ever and give the coaching staff the big ole' hug they need to feel good about themselves again.

If we form a human chain and get every fan to hold hands and sing "I Will Always Love You" during the Baylor game our coaching staff will look up and find such inspiration that they'll pull their heads out of their arses and rise to the occasion. C'mon, who's with me?

Kumbaya?
 
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hey @Ketchum

I love the idea of going big on harbaugh. 50 over 5 years. But you have to admit 4mm/year with an expiring contract is a little different than 7mm/year with another season left right? Pretty big oversight.
I saw multiple sites listing that as his salary when I looked it up this weekend and corrected it as soon as I realized it was wrong.

It's been about 18 hours since that happened. As far as I know, you're the only one still thinking about it.
 
Just once I would like to get on here and read something positive that a mod said about the football team and Strong.....Writing articles this time of year about who the next coach is going to be is sickening.....I would love to know how many coaches are on this board and how many people have actually played D1 college football or above....maybe if the people on this board actually showed support for this team the outcome of games might be better, I know if I had to read this shit week in and week out I would be down in the dumps as well.....Just think what you have to look forward too....in just about 3 years you will be talking about who the next head coach should be, seems to be the trend on here, fire a coach every 3-4 years....this make for great stability in a program.....oh and Stoops should have been fired Saturday for giving up some many yards and point to a sorry Tech team......lmao
well, the team could be something other than 3-4 with losses in four of the last five....

That would give us something positive to write about.
 
I saw multiple sites listing that as his salary when I looked it up this weekend and corrected it as soon as I realized it was wrong.

It's been about 18 hours since that happened. As far as I know, you're the only one still thinking about it.
What sites were those?
 
John Harbaugh is at the top of my list. I believe he is a better coach than his brother. I'm pretty much on board with vetting the coaches you have ahead of Herman before going with Herman. I share the same concerns about lack of experience for THIS job. I may be completely wrong, but I'd feel better about a Dabo or a Chip if we don't get Harbaugh.
John is not better than Jim.
 
Harbaugh will get an extension and stay in the pros. UT will not touch Kelly with a ten foot pole. They will probably talk to the agents of Petersen, Sweeney and Harsin, but in the end I think Herman will be the guy because the loss to a 5-1 Navy team on the road and a loss to an improved SMU team with some good coaching will not hurt his sock one iota in the eyes of the guys who count. Peron knows Tom well.

Hook'em
Improved 126th ranked SMU should defintely get jim an interview, ultimately 4 losses against non power
5 teams will keep him UH until Urban retires again in a year or two.
 
@Ketchum

I do agree that Harbaugh would be a great coach but his his offensive philosophy will have to change to compete in Big12.

If you are going to write that Morris ran circles around Herman then you should have added...

Tom Herman ran circles around Jimbo Fisher and Bob Stoopes.
So what, Strong has ran circles around each too. How's that working out? Herman's not the answer.
 
I agree Harbaugh is unlikely but I did read an article a couple years ago and he was quoted as saying he had a strong interest in being a college coach at some point in his career.
 
Which ones?

I don't think that is asking too much after you called me out for caring about the details of "our" #1 candidate's contract.
I'm not going to argue with you. I acknowledged that I made the mistake. What is it that you are looking for, so we can fast-forward to that part of whatever it is you want?

Note: In looking back at a few stories about his latest extension, I just misread the report. He was originally set to make 4 million before the extension and the new extension pushed him to seven.
 
So no sites reported he was making 4mm this year, you just got it wrong? No biggie, everyone is wrong every now and then.

I sure wish it was 4mm. Relax.


I'm not going to argue with you. I acknowledged that I made the mistake. What is it that you are looking for, so we can fast-forward to that part of whatever it is you want?

Note: In looking back at a few stories about his latest extension, I just misread the report. He was originally set to make 4 million before the extension and the new extension pushed him to seven.
 
So no sites reported he was making 4mm this year, you just got it wrong? No biggie, everyone is wrong every now and then.

I sure wish it was 4mm. Relax.
I believe that is what happened. I only clocked on one previous link that I had already clicked on and that's what it said.
 
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