Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend (Tom Herman has exceeded my expectations...)

[drunk randoke]

explain. what wasn't addressed?

It looks like a track athlete was treated piss poor and it looks like a buddy/buddy system for hiring coaches when said coaches performed piss poor. I didn't see that refuted in your comments from the people you spoke with; granted their intent was likely to not to respond allegations but the track athlete and the soccer's coach were the two things that stuck out to me from Chip's column and I don't feel "better" about that by reading about how tough and revenue driven Plonsky is.

Not a shot at you Ketch. If the story about the young track lady is true, that's a story in itself.

 

[usmc88]

Who is calling the lockerroom the best in America?

We will go 10-3, to include a bowl win!

 

[Ketchum]

It looks like a track athlete was treated piass poor and it looks like a buddy/buddy system for hiring coaches when said coaches performed piss poor. I didn't see that refuted in your comments from the people you spoke with; granted their intent was likely to not to respond allegations but the track athlete and the soccer's coach were the two things that stuck out to me from Chip's column and I don't feel "better" about that by reading about how tough and revenue driven Plonsky is.

Not a shot at you Ketch. If the story about the young track lady is true, that's a story in itself.

Just to be clear.

a. One high level Texas source felt like this wouldn't make a bis splash, ultimately. Another I spoke with believes that everyone read the article in the AD, but that source was unclear if it would mean anything.

b. Another women's AD employee felt like they would just not acknowledge it.

c. Both athletes felt like the type of stuff that happened to the track athlete happens all the time.

It remains to be seen if that article will be remembered internally by the end of the week. This story just might not stick.

 

[EdSimmonsPants]

Read for editing

 

[SarkAfterDark]

Just to be clear.

a. One high level Texas source felt like this wouldn't make a bis splash, ultimately. Another I spoke with believes that everyone read the article in the AD, but that source was unclear if it would mean anything.

b. Another women's AD employee felt like they would just not acknowledge it.

c. Both athletes felt like the type of stuff that happened to the track athlete happens all the time.

It remains to be seen if that article will be remembered internally by the end of the week. This story just might not stick.

Of course the Women's AD staff hope it goes away, but why should it be allowed to not stick externally?

 

[Ketchum]

Of course the Women's AD staff hope it goes away, but why should it be allowed to not stick externally?

I don't think they hope that it goes away. I think they just expect it to.

 

[86Horn]

I just watched the replay of the Open on the Golf Channel, and I still can't believe what I saw. Jordan had the same look in his eyes that VY had in his when it was 4th and 6 against USC. There is something very special about "WINNERS". Really proud to have great young men like Jordan and KD representing my great university. Hook "em!

Roger had that look in the 2003 CWS way back when. Facing a guy who had a hit something like 12 straight plate appearances in the series or something like that with the game on the line, he punched het guy out. Compete focus. I have never seen such fierce determination on a player's face in my life.

 

[SarkAfterDark]

I don't think they hope that it goes away. I think they just expect it to.

Would a little digging from an investigative message board, along with a little cooperation from an insider that doesn't want it to go away, bring it to a wider audience?

The problems are night and day different, but isn't Baylor still hoping it will go away?

 

[Ketchum]

Would a little digging from an investigative message board, along with a little cooperation from an insider that doesn't want it to go away, bring it to a wider audience?

The problems are night and day different, but isn't Baylor still hoping it will go away?

a. I have my doubts.

b. definitely day and night.

 

[SarkAfterDark]

a. I have my doubts.

b. definitely day and night.

I have the impression you think it isn't that bid a deal? My dislike for Plonsky is probably coloring my perception.

 

[Ketchum]

I have the impression you think it isn't that bid a deal? My dislike for Plonsky is probably coloring my perception.

My impression is that those I have spoken to believe that.

I'd like more info, specifically, I like to have Plonsky's response to the charges made by the former track athlete.

 

[SarkAfterDark]

My impression is that those I have spoken to believe that.

I'd like more info, specifically, I like to have Plonsky's response to the charges made by the former track athlete.

I'd like to hear her response, too. But if they won't publicly ackonowlege the question, not much chance of getting it.

 

[TD TX TD VY]

I've resisted the GoT hype for 7 years because dragons and shit ain't my bag, baby. But if Tom Herman watches it, maybe I should reconsider.

 

[Ketchum]

I've resisted the GoT hype for 7 years because dragons and shit ain't my bag, baby. But if Tom Herman watches it, maybe I should reconsider.

Not only watches, but begs his wife not to watch it without him.

 

[RLong68]

I think quite honestly, the DB class could simply finish with Jamison and be the best DB class in modern Texas recruiting history. I mean, which one even comes close? The '01 class was good, but people forget that Huff was a 3-star and Briles was a HS QB. Gosh almighty, add Jamison to this class and you EASILY have 3 of the top 4 corners in the state along with arguably the 3 best safeties. Adding Cook is simply icing on top of icing.

 

[Ketchum]

I think quite honestly, the DB class could simply finish with Jamison and be the best DB class in modern Texas recruiting history. I mean, which one even comes close? The '01 class was good, but people forget that Huff was a 3-star and Briles was a HS QB. Gosh almighty, add Jamison to this class and you EASILY have 3 of the top 4 corners in the state along with arguably the 3 best safeties. Adding Cook is simply icing on top of icing.

You're likely right.

I had Griffin rated as a borderline five-star, but not many people agreed with that ranking back then.

Briles was a borderline national 100 guy, though, and everyone had him slotted for the secondary.

The 2015 class is probably the real class its competing with.

 

[RLong68]

You're likely right.

I had Griffin rated as a borderline five-star, but not many people agreed with that ranking back then.

Briles was a borderline national 100 guy, though, and everyone had him slotted for the secondary.

The 2015 class is probably the real class its competing with.

Well said, particularly on the '15 class. I just think this one is just going to be stupid great on on NSD.

 

[Ketchum]

Well said, particularly on the '15 class. I just think this one is just going to be stupid great on on NSD.

All these years later, I think Cedric Griffin is the freakiest defensive back that the Longhorns have ever recruited.

He's the guy you create on playstation dynasty mode.

 

[Ben3490]

Typical Texas official talking about revenue creation and no mention of championships.

 

[Ketchum]

Typical Texas official talking about revenue creation and no mention of championships.

money matters more to officials than winning in a lot of instances.