Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Time for the Longhorns to jump into Ludicrous Speed...)

[Ketchum]

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In fact, I'd list the top three most important remaining prospects like this ...

1. DE - Alfred Collins - Bastrop Cedar Creek

Easily the most important prospect left on the board for the Longhorns. He's No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3 as far as I'm concerned. Texas isn't shooting from the layup line on this one, despite the close proximity to the Texas campus. A&M is waging quite a battle for his commitment.

2. WR - Quentin Johnson - Temple

There are two uncommitted top-10 in-state talents left in the entire state and Johnson is one of the two.

3. DE - Princely Umanmielen - Manor

Repeat after me ... defensive linemen, defensive linemen and more defensive linemen.

One down, two to go.

 

[G550horn]

I thought it was fascinating to think about. Wasn't going for the loaded pistol approach.

Agree. It’s simply the thought of “what could have been”....

 

[wfoot]

I thought being Texas was living up to a higher bar than being able to play with anyone.

A margarita and I had this completely figured out last night. Being able to "play with anyone" implies having a legitimate chance to win any game against any team. That is what it takes to win championships.

 

[Ketchum]

A margarita and I had this completely figured out last night. Being able to "play with anyone" implies having a legitimate chance to win any game against any team. That is what it takes to win championships.

I disagree. That's just a step in the process.

 

[wfoot]

I disagree. That's just a step in the process.

The only step beyond that is actually winning championships. I think we are ready to do that starting this year. But we haven't done it yet.

 

[Ketchum]

The only step beyond that is actually winning championships. I think we are ready to do that starting this year. But we haven't done it yet.

Being able to beat the best teams on any given day is just a first step in the process.

Mack Brown had teams capable of beating almost anyone from the day he arrived. It takes a little more step-taking before you're elite.

 

[ArielC]

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I thought being Texas was living up to a higher bar than being able to play with anyone.

I thought being Texas was living up to a higher bar than being able to play with anyone.

It's a step up .We've been crawling so long that a jog feels wonderful while warming up for the big run

 

[Ketchum]

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It's a step up .We've been crawling so long that a jog feels wonderful while warming up for the big run

ain't that the truth

 

[WTexasHorn]

That list of missed guys is a gut punch. Holy hell what could have been with a few of those namely Moore, Leal, Eno and Dobbins.

Man Texas needs a stud RB in the worst way.

The Walker Little loss was the one that jumped out to me. Ouch. Funny how at the time these things happen there’s a tendency for fans to shrug it off and assume the gap will get filled. You just can’t lose blues, especially up front and expect not to pay for it down the road. Recruiting is a big fvcking deal.

 

[Ketchum]

The Walker Little loss was the one that jumped out to me. Ouch. Funny how at the time these things happen there’s a tendency for fans to shrug it off and assume the gap will get filled. You just can’t lose blues, especially up front and expect not to pay for it down the road. Recruiting is a big fvcking deal.

bingo. perfectly put

 

[Indyhorn]

On your final point about being sad your kids are growing up- I recall that feeling. It does change. Eventually your own retirement will depend on them completing college and taking a job!

 

[jessed50]

A mix of Darren Sproles and Jaquizz Rodgers.

Definitely needs a bounce back season, but I expect it to happen.

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Nailed it...