He was an average to good not great boxer...which is why he lost to good boxers like Lewis. But yes, his joules of energy created with his punch is up there with the all time greats...maybe even at the top.
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He was an average to good not great boxer...which is why he lost to good boxers like Lewis. But yes, his joules of energy created with his punch is up there with the all time greats...maybe even at the top.
WTF! Seriously?!??! Dude stop. Mike was the real deal. Not saying any of those old dudes weren’t but to think Mike wasn’t having his opponent shit the bed before he even threw a punch.
. See this is how subjects get changed.Don’t act like Mike couldn’t throw a KO. Not saying he was a pure boxer but he could KO you if you made a mistake.
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WTF! Seriously?!??! Dude stop. Mike was the real deal. Not saying any of those old dudes weren’t but to think Mike wasn’t having his opponent shit the bed before he even threw a punch.
Don’t act like Mike couldn’t throw a KO. Not saying he was a pure boxer but he could KO you if you made a mistake.
Hell Mike didn't have time to wait on you to make a mistake. The dude came straight across the ring and went to whoopin' on folks.
Those that think he wasn't great, only think about the losses later on, after all the bullshit, when he wasn't the same anymore. That's why I say, in his prime, he destroys Lewis, Holyfield, Douglas, and anybody else that wants some.
He was never the same fighter without Cus, and even worse after doing time on bullshit rape charges.
No we swapped it for the Highest Academic rating!, you must be a GP puke,,Ha, Ha! Ya not beating us anymore!...The bridge you speak of will not be there anymore pretty soon, they building a new one just for the GP Pukes...LOL
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He wasn't a technical boxer...that's what I'm saying. He was overwhelming. He's an all time great, but I disagree with you on Evander and Lennox. I think those would've been great fights that could've gone either way.
It's unfortunate that Lewis got started a little later than Mike and they were from different countries. We really missed out I think.
Mike Tyson was the complete opposite of Mayweather.
Mike was pure overwhelming power and never let hit opponent have a breather while Mayweather played for the points by constantly slipping away. Both are legendary in their weight class, although I can't stand watching Mayweather's style.
Never know how things could have been if he didn't rape a chick or take a chunk out of Evander's ear.
I'll tell ya what I do know, I still wouldn't step in the ring with that guy today.
I think the OU defense is better this year. The problem is the offense they score so fast with explosive plays. OU 51 plays on offense - 80 plays on defense. Army was even more lip sided. They probably are tired though.
Texas fans seem confident. I don’t jinx my team. I’m superstitious.
Texas fans seem confident. I don’t jinx my team. I’m superstitious.
over whelming?...He fought tomato cans for a career. He few guys that knew how to fight and he lost to 3 of them. Perhaps he was good, but we will never know because he never fought anyone. He didnt scare Douglas Holyfield or Lewis...sorry....thats just the way it was.
Question for you Wasatch. I haven't really checked out OK's rb's yet. I thought one of the highlights of the TCU win was that our d shut down Darius Anderson.Do you think they're as good, as fast as Darius Anderson?
We're going to have to run the football effectively to beat OU. Sam will need to be a big part of our run game. QB draws and other designed runs for him will need to be part of the game plan. That will put the most pressure on their D which opens up for us to take some shots in the passing game.
We also have to be more physical than them. Especially with Murray. I think Murray is vulnerable if you hit him in the mouth a few times so he knows we're coming. That will force a fumble or an ill advised pass.
Beyond OU, the games against ISU and Baylor are potential trap games for us if we don't approach them with the appropriate respect and preparation.
We also have to be more physical than them. Especially with Murray. I think Murray is vulnerable if you hit him in the mouth a few times so he knows we're coming. That will force a fumble or an ill advised pass.
Beyond OU, the games against ISU and Baylor are potential trap games for us if we don't approach them with the appropriate respect and preparation.
I'm not sure who is better between Darius Anderson and I believe the OU back is Rodney Anderson, but the night and day difference you will notice is that the blOwU offensive line is much more physical and better blocking unit than TCU had.
The TCU offense is predicated on quick passes the lull you to sleep and then they catch you with a running play, Darius Anderson is probably much better because he is not the #1 thing that the DC is worried about when facing TCU. Texas ran a lot of run blitzes to shut down the TCU running game, I'm not sure how well that is going to work against Oklahoma my guess is Oklahoma is likely going to abandon the running game fairly quickly in this game. I think they put the ball and the outcome in Kyler's hands the whole day. I think Oklahoma is likely going to be creative with their RBs to keep Texas honest. Lots of misdirection plays and quick hitting plays.
I think the real truth in all this comes down to our big men have to win the LOS on both sides to beat Oklahoma. That would be my one key to victory.
Youngest boxer @20yo to ever hold the heavyweight title. First heavyweight boxer to simultaneously hold the WBA, WBC and IBF titles, and the only heavyweight to successively unify them.
Won 1st 19 fights by KO or stoppage. 12 of those in the 1st round. The dude was a beast until his brain left the tracks.
I think we have to conclude that we're just gonna disagree on him.
I don't remember the rb name from Saturday but he's definitely no slouch. Could have been the dominance of their O-line opening up lanes you could pull an 18wheeler through but regardless, he was very effective at gaining yards.
Add the requirement to spy Kyler and the defense gets even thinner. It's going to be a hard sell.
I just want to make it clear that saying someone hits like Tyson is NOT a bad thing which our fellow Longhorn said it was. Whether oldhorn2 thinks Tyson was overrated or not that's his opinion but we should agree Tyson could KO anyone in his prime.
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Back to the original task at hand. I believe we beat OU.
Son, Rodney Anderson out for the season from the beginning of the UCLA game. OU will not abandon the running game but Sermon and now Kennedy Brooks not as explosive as Anderson although both had some big plays against Baylor. And Kyler Murray not likely to get shut down. But would never bet this game. Since '58 and '2015 and lots in between.
I don't have your optimism. The schedule gets tougher from here on out. Texas' offense was only able to put up ten points against KSU. Seven scoring drives vs. OU, or ANY division one college football team would be amazing for Texas.
Also, the defense is about to get truly tested for the first time. Over the next seven games UT will play five offenses better than any team they've faced all season. OU, WVU, @OKst, and @Tech are all going to big challenges to pull off wins. In addition, ISU has a good enough defense to make that game a dogfight.
You do realize that Tech’s defense held Ok State to 17 points right. I mean come on our defense is way stronger than Tech’s. Our young dbs are only gonna get better as the season goes on.
Yes, and Tech looks beatable as well. Iowa State could be a tough game but they may be totally out of steam by the time we play them. WVU is going to be the hardest fight after OU, but if we play our best we should be able to beat anyone in the Big XII.
We just have to take it one week at a time. And right now that means focusing on OU which is gonna be our toughest game all year. If we somehow pull this one out I will feel pretty good at our chances of competing for the conference title.
We're going to see who's played decent teams vs not so much. Numbers don't usually mean anything in this rival (except scoreboard) but I think we have a tough team. Hit them in the mouth.
Texas Opps -12-11
OU's Opps 9-14
I agree, I think us playing tougher opponents than they have gives us the upper hand.
I hate to say it but this team still has 2-3 losses left in them. I think 2 losses (9-3) gets them in the Big 12 Tiltle game but 3 gets them in the Bluebonnet Bowl, wait is that still a bowl? If we lose to OU, we are an 8-4 team with losses to OU, WVU and one of OSU, TECH, ISU. Anyway, that's still a damn good season considering where we've come from. Icing on the cake would be a top 10 recruiting class. If we win against OU, 9-3 and dare I say it 10-2 are on the table with a top 5 recruiting class but let's not get ahead of ourselves. 8-4 is more likely.
Watching the Army vs ousux game and I cannot believe the ease that Army had with the option.
Well, I follow Army and its a good thing we don't play them, they almost beat OU cause they wore them down physically with running plays time after time, just like to the Wishbone " Just Get a First"! offense..its a Option Veer Offense Long!
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Oh, really? Joe Lewis and Muhammed Ali were the 2 best boxers of all time. I think Jack Johnson is there with them, but never saw him box.
I have never seen a corner who falls for the double move as much as Boyd. That TCU game I was about to throw my beer at the tv I was so pissed off
He's Chykie Jr! He gave away more TDs than anyone has in Texas FB, his fault was trying to Bump tackle rather than grab them plus not good at coverage
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