Ketch, a couple weeks ago you stated you would not bet that TH would win a natl. championship in 10 yrs. Still sticking to that bet?
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Sure there were people who predicted a quick turnaround and they were spot on but I'm talking about specifics. I don't recall predictions taking over recruiting in the state by July 2017, redoing the locker room to put it in the upper echelon of college football by July 2017, and being THE coach at Big12 Media Days in July 2017. Herman is blowing by people The mods are dialed into recruiting and they've been two steps behind Herman all summer. Flipping Cameron Rising from OU was uncharted territorySome did.... I know a handful that helped recruit and make donations based on their faith in his ability to turn us around quickly.
Yeah, great article ketch, but putting that group #2 on your list of best DBs is an insult to every group that has achieved and performed. That could be the most bizarre inclusion this side of Texags throwing McNeal ahead of VY. I can't even figure out the metrics you may have measured.I like it. Herman has been great but I have to think a major reason things are getting done so fast is becAuse of all the pressure of losing adding up over the years. Fenves, Perrin and boosters had enough of the egg on their face. I was no Charlie fan but I guarantee you he asked for things that were flatly denied where Herman is gettting basically carte Blanche for now.
Also how are you figuring your all time db class ratings? On theoretical potential rivals stars? or the look test? Because so far your #2 class of 2015: Holton Hill, Kris Boyd, DaVante Davis, P.J. Locke and DeShon Elliott, have been total losers being part of some of the worst defenses in world history. Hopefully they turn the tide this year.
half this board.Hell, there were people in Austin that were ready to give Charlie Strong a statue in the early part of his tenure after sitting down with Roger Goodell during the NFL's damage control tour following the Ray Rice situation.
Who? I vant names and location of zees people. Zay must be shot.
Mack also played Lee Ann Womack.I'm cool with TH playing rap pregame as long as they get rid of the stupid field speakers. Just play music on one set. Mack played rap pregame and I always thought it was fine. I never understood why they did the two speaker set system. I assume it was the consultants that Patterson hired. Regardless it sounded horrible.
The comparison from a source was related to not wanting to cross either.Comparing Plonsky to Herman is probably the silliest thing on this site this week. One is about excellence and winning, the other is a turf-building bureaucrat.
UA and ASU get a large amount of their student body from CA, as does CU. They ain't leaving the PAC.
I think the odds are still more in favor of it not happening than it happening, but I have always believed it to be possible.Ketch, a couple weeks ago you stated you would not bet that TH would win a natl. championship in 10 yrs. Still sticking to that bet?
It was about where the guys were ranked when they were recruited, not the results they have created once they landed on campus.Yeah, great article ketch, but putting that group #2 on your list of best DBs is an insult to every group that has achieved and performed. That could be the most bizarre inclusion this side of Texags throwing McNeal ahead of VY. I can't even figure out the metrics you may have measured.
all about rankings going in.DB class #5 is better than #2 at this point unless you are just looking at star ranking going in.I wouldn't count out Herman landing some real stud OL and DL this year,probaly OOS.--utx
Comparing Plonsky to Herman is probably the silliest thing on this site this week. One is about excellence and winning, the other is a turf-building bureaucrat.
UA and ASU get a large amount of their student body from CA, as does CU. They ain't leaving the PAC.
Comparing Plonsky to Herman is probably the silliest thing on this site this week. One is about excellence and winning, the other is a turf-building bureaucrat.
UA and ASU get a large amount of their student body from CA, as does CU. They ain't leaving the PAC.
Underrated postJust wanted to say OU SUCKS!
I'm cool with TH playing rap pregame as long as they get rid of the stupid field speakers. Just play music on one set. Mack played rap pregame and I always thought it was fine. I never understood why they did the two speaker set system. I assume it was the consultants that Patterson hired. Regardless it sounded horrible.
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some of you act like she doesn't provide any immense value, while everyone that works there tells a different story.I have heard Plonsky speak once in a small group setting and bureaucrat is a good description of how I perceived her. She also did not strike me as a die hard Longhorn. She talked about being a Notre Dame fan growing up in Chicago. It is past time to move on from her but I'm sure the optics are difficult to deal with. I do not believe in the concept of separate AD's for mens and women's sports. Apparently, we are the only school that has 2. I have also met Perrin and the contrast between the 2 could not be more stark. I would like to see a long term replacement for Perrin in the near future and would like to see us eliminate the women's AD post but that is not likely to happen.
that's actually funny. Claim it.Its because Plonskey wouldn't allow more than two speakers since volleyball games only had two speakers.....I kid, I kid.
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Been a believer that Heard "could" have been a really good College QB with the right coach and system. Glad to hear you say nearly that.
well, Heard is now the third-string quarterback. He might still get his chance.Just what I was thinking. Heard coming out of HS looked just like all of these dual threat QBs (and better than some) that we're drooling over today. Not saying that we shouldn't be excited about these kids ... saying Charlie & Co. failed to develop and put Heard in a position to succeed as a QB. If they had, we might have a senior stud dual threat QB starting this year, backed up by an emerging stud in Shane and a Big 12 Championship could have been a reasonable expectation.
Heard may blindside some team. Wouldn't that be great?Nice column, Ketch. Couple of thoughts:
- Spieth's career trajectory may have just changed on #13. No matter how mentally strong you are or how good your game is, it is really tough (if not damn near impossible) to exorcise the demons of melting down with a comfortable lead on Sunday of major. Undoubtedly, Spieth has had some incredibly dramatic wins/finishes that nobody playing today has, but to overcome what he did, when he did, has him going in a different direction going forward. In my mind, he went from Phil type of career (undoubtedly great) to a Tiger type of career (GOAT conversation). Yes, early to say that for an almost 24 year-old, but I am witness of what happened yesterday. Last comment on why I believe this - his acceptance speech and presser was almost as good as his golf if not better. The kid is so well grounded and his maturity is well beyond his years. Let's enjoy his journey.
- Speaking of the GOAT, too soon to put Herman there? I jest, but man, what is not to love out of what you see from him on every level? Whether it is 8-4, 9-3, or 10-2, I am convinced we have the RIGHT guy. He is our game changer. Love every little nugget we get on him and what he is doing.
- I was struck by the Heard comment and yet, I completely agree. I am fan of this kid. Hope he continues to make an impact for the team no matter what position he technically plays. He is a game changer with the ball in his hands. Beck needs to be as creative as possible with Heard's use.
- As far as the 2019 QB debate...there is no debate in my book. I am stoked about RJ. That is nothing against Tisdale, but at this moment, based on what we know about both...we have the right kid to lead the 2019 class. Maybe Casey Thompson can have a word with Tisdale about staying "invested" in Texas and not writing us off because of what some other QB does. Just a thought. Not at all expecting the 2019 class to land two high end QB's again (fingers crossed), but we need to take 2 each class IMO.
- Am I the only that doesn't like seeing Kendall Briles name associated with that class of DB's? I could go further by saying I hate saying his name associated with UT in general. Well, I guess I just did. So there's that.
well, Heard is now the third-string quarterback. He might still get his chance.