Ketch's 10 Thoughts From the Weekend

[Sixth Street]

Not sure one way or another. I just suggested a light sell.

If he makes it to the bowl game without being fired, then he makes it to 2017. No question. We're not going to up an fire him based on a bowl result.

 

[I'm_smarter_then_you]

If he makes it to the bowl game without being fired, then he makes it to 2017. No question. We're not going to up an fire him based on a bowl result.

Yes. And we have no reason to drag it out. If you want change do it after tcu

 

[Ketchum]

Ketch, just because I ask the question doesn't mean I "buy" it.

Which question was it, @UTblood63 ?

 

[Ketchum]

The OB staff have been very open and honest to disclose that they stand to gain from a head coaching turnover. They will gain as an organization, and personally. Therefore, you should expect every member of the OB staff to do everything they can to support that to happen. They will be making the torches, lighting the torches, enciting the crowd and passing out the torches. This is what "journalism" is in the year 2016. Since our population lives under a constant bombardment of Orwellian thought control with the media as a whole, most individuals have become intelllectually lazy, and simply believe what the teleprompter tells them to believe. So, most will grab a torch and go look for something to burn down.

However, in this case, I can't come to any conclusions about Strong's tenure that would lead me to believe that next year would be any different whatsoever in terms of positive progress or program turnaround. If I thought that the program was heading on a positive trajectory, then perhaps I would agree that head coaching consistency would be preferable to a change. I simply don't see anything positive. He changed OC's last year under complete duress. He should have also changed DC, as the defense performance was actually worse that offensive performance. He completely neglected that side of the ball, and we have yet another year of a dumpster fire on defense.

I simply don't think we will need to worry about the scenario where we win out. I wish we would, and I would take another year of CS in a heartbeat if it happens. But, it ain't gonna happen. Not sure Herman will be our man, and I am not at all hopeful that the next hire will be the one, either. History says that is very unlikely. I am completely convinced that CS is not the answer, therefore the sooner we move on the better.

I am confused why the AD situation is not being resolved. It doesn't seem plausible to be able to recruit a new head coach and then his staff, without the AD situation being resolved. This is bizarre, and makes one wonder what is going on in the President's head.

I think we have been more than fair with our coverage. You'd be hard pressed to suggest we had any reporting agendas throughout 2016. We've simply covered the team.

Being open with you guys about the ins and outs of our business doesn't mean that we apply that pressure for the sake of money and at the expense of our professionalism.

 

[Ketchum]

Of course not. Do we really know you? Do you know me? From the information I have to work with, I respect him as a human being and I trust him to not embarrass Texas off the field. For the record, I respect what I know of you too.

I think some really know me. Over the course of 16 years, some might say they know me fairly well. Most do not.

I respect him as a human being as well, but I think the higher character card than most card that is used at times by some as a reason for keeping him is misused. I respect him and there's a lot of reasons to like him, but like most of us, it's not all kittens and cupcakes. He's just a regular guy with all of its implications, and yes, I feel like I come from a decent place yo make that statement.

 

[ReedRobertson]

Love Charlie Strong the man, not too fond of his as our HC. If we were losing the 1 score games in a clean well coached manner then I might think differently but then again if we payed is a clean well coached manner we might be 7-1 or 6-2.

Sounds about right. Good perspective.

 

[Placate88]

Texas' best player is a junior.

that was in reference to the comment 2 or 3 before me quoting one of your staff members that plenty of top defenses have young player, so I was only referring to the defense only. post should have been attached to his comment but was messed up by yours truly, I am not a fan of the app or the lack of ipad app. not exactly sure what yahoo is bringing to the table on the technology side, but its is not great.