Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (The reality of the moment for Herman's Longhorns...)

[Ketchum]

Well, I agree with that sort of assessment. But that’s different than you stating that you don’t believe Herman will ever get Texas there. That type of assessment seems a bit harsh and rooted in terminal negativity.

It's more of a math equation. The more realistic, safe bet is that it won't happen.

 

[Rickstacopy]

Let’s be real. This program and athletic department was in complete disarray over the past five years. Patterson and Strong were disasters. Period. Complete wipeout losses (remember BYU disasters, monster losses to TCU and Iowa State, I have never seen such an inept team that loss at ND and of course Kansas), the recruiting was a joke despite some decent rankings because a lot of players never even seemed to show up and the player development was non existent.

Ketch said “ he thought as of today maybe only two of our players would be All Big 12, that doesn’t sound like much player development

 

[Ketchum]

Ketch said “ he thought as of today maybe only two of our players would be All Big 12, that doesn’t sound like much player development

Not one person disagreed with that statement, either, which is unique in upon itself.

 

[RLong68]

In a message that Tom Herman will surely support, the Texas Longhorns still have a season with their biggest goal in front of them and obtainable. The most important task that needed to be executed this season was winning the Big 12 Championship. With one conference loss, a win over Oklahoma State and the Oklahoma game out of the way, a rematch with the Sooners would open the door for this season to still represent a very successful season.

This. As disappointing as the loss on Saturday was, the reality is any projections of 10-2 regular season finish likely had losses to LSU and OU built in. I know mine did. Run the table and win the CCG and the success has been a major success. The problem is if we don't then we either made zero progress, or even worse, regressed (as you suggest if we don't even make the CCG).

 

[Ketchum]

This. As disappointing as the loss on Saturday was, the reality is any projections of 10-2 regular season finish likely had losses to LSU and OU built in. I know mine did. Run the table and win the CCG and the success has been a major success. The problem is if we don't then we either made zero progress, or even worse, regressed (as you suggest if we don't even make the CCG).

Yup, those are the stakes.

 

[RLong68]

Yup, those are the stakes.

I'm trying REAL hard not to think we very well could be heading down the Harbaugh at Big Blue path.

 

[Ketchum]

I'm trying REAL hard not to think we very well could be heading down the Harbaugh at Big Blue path.

I don't think that's happening, but the rest of this season is pretty critical.

 

[RLong68]

I don't think that's happening, but the rest of this season is pretty critical.

Interesting why you don't think that's happening.

 

[RLong68]

No. 6 - If I had a vote that mattered ...

1. LSU
2. Ohio State
3. Alabama
4. Oklahoma
5. Clemson

I think you are overcooking LSU a bit.

 

[Ketchum]

I think you are overcooking LSU a bit.

It's certainly possible.

 

[Ketchum]

Interesting why you don't think that's happening.

Probably two things...

a. The presence of Sam for the next 20 games or so.
b. Herman is a better high-level recruiter.

Those are two critical layers to a side by side comparison.