The non Texas playoff games

[outhereincali]

Well you guys can't start this one. You're lucky it's the holiday season and I'm in a good mood.

Right now it's 17/3 Notre Dame. They kicked a fg at the end of the first half and get the ball to start the second half. Shrewed managing of the clock. Indiana allegedly led the country in rushing defense but Notre Dame ran 98 yards for a td early. They're one possession away from putting this game away.

 

[txleapd]

I was hoping the Hoosiers would beat the domers, but it sure doesn’t look like that’s gonna happen.

 

[westx]

ND clearly the better team and well in command

 

[txleapd]

Indiana got exposed. Even the announcers commented that they only looked good by playing subpar opponents.

 

[outhereincali]

Notre Dame has a stout defense but their offense is nothing special. Their personality is similar to us.

 

[westx]

Notre Dame has a stout defense but their offense is nothing special. Their personality is similar to us.

I was impressed with that RB. He was big, strong and fast.

 

[westx]

Wow, PSU 14-0 so far with both TDs being pick 6s

 

[txleapd]

Damn. The SMU quarterback just threw his 2nd pick 6 of the game.

**edited to add something, so I’m not just repeating westx: Both pick 6’s were scored by LBs. 😳

 

[txleapd]

Wow, PSU 14-0 so far with both TDs being pick 6s

Pinch, poke….😉

 

[2300 Nueces]

Jennings has been studying Ewers tape.

 

[txleapd]

Oh dear, God. SMU just got picked off again…. Again to an LB, his second of the game. At least it wasn’t a pick 6 this time. SMU might really want to consider pulling their QB, because it’s obvious this game is moving too fast for him and he’s been making horrible decisions.

 

[outhereincali]

That's 3 interceptions now this one on second and goal. SMU is overwhelmed being on the big stage.

 

[txleapd]

That's 3 interceptions now this one on second and goal. SMU is overwhelmed being on the big stage.

Nah… just Jennings.

 

[westx]

Damn. The SMU quarterback just threw his 2nd pick 6 of the game.

**edited to add something, so I’m not just repeating westx: Both pick 6’s were scored by LBs. 😳

3picks now. But, PSU has a very unimpressive offense so SMU still very much in the game

 

[txleapd]

3picks now. But, PSU has a very unimpressive offense so SMU still very much in the game

Not so fast, my friend… 28-0 now. This game is over, which is a shame, because I was really rooting for SMU.

 

[westx]

Lashley is trying to make his running qb a drop back passer.

 

[westx]

I don’t watch any PSU games unless there is a reason, so gimme a break if this is a stupid question. When did they add a stripe on pants, names on back of jersey and numbers on helmets? Is this permanent or just a special thing for the playoffs.

 

[outhereincali]

I don’t watch any PSU games unless there is a reason, so gimme a break if this is a stupid question. When did they add a stripe on pants, names on back of jersey and numbers on helmets? Is this permanent or just a special thing for the playoffs.

And white shoes to. When you fail as miserably in big games like Penn State does your go to be willing to try anything. And they were acting like the old Miami hurricanes whenever they made a big play.

Interesting matchup against Boise State.

 

[outhereincali]

I've always had a lot of respect for Ohio State I hope Todd Day kicks Heupel's ass.

 

[Oldmanastro]

Should be a fun game. Ohio State would be idiots to fire Day even if they lose.

 

[txleapd]

tOSU has already taken control, and is dominating Tennessee. The first 3 Buckeye possessions have resulted in Buckeye TDs.

The only thing missing is Brutus dry-humping Heupel on the 50 yard line to assert their dominance over the vols.

 

[txleapd]

Buckeye fans are chanting “SEC! SEC! SEC!” at the vols 🤣

 

[outhereincali]

Besides James Franklin another coach I coach I can't stand is Heupel. It's 21/0 buckeyes. That means I'm enjoying the hell out of this.

And I've always respected Will Howard when he was a qb at Kansas State.

 

[txleapd]

The vols are fighting back. 21-10 going into the half.

 

[GuaranteedFresh!]

10 days to get a few things ironed out before ASU. IF we win that game, I don't think we stand much of a chance vs Osu and not much better vs Oregon unless we do.

This was by far the best passing O we've faced this year and our 2ndary wasn't as disciplined as I had hoped. Good enough for the W today though.

Was their main receiver THAT good or is Muhammed overrated? I'm leaning towards a bit of both.

Hoping everyone injured has a quick recovery, we'll need them all. Overall a good game but not overly pretty at times. Congrats on the PLAYOFF VICTORY now let's get back to work!

 

[outhereincali]

The vols are fighting back. 21-10 going into the half.

Not really Ohio State won 42/17

 

[outhereincali]

10 days to get a few things ironed out before ASU. IF we win that game, I don't think we stand much of a chance vs Osu and not much better vs Oregon unless we do.

This was by far the best passing O we've faced this year and our 2ndary wasn't as disciplined as I had hoped. Good enough for the W today though.

Was their main receiver THAT good or is Muhammed overrated? I'm leaning towards a bit of both.

Hoping everyone injured has a quick recovery, we'll need them all. Overall a good game but not overly pretty at times. Congrats on the PLAYOFF VICTORY now let's get back to work!

But our defense had two goal line stands in the 4th quarter.

 

[outhereincali]

Three favored teams all won. They were favored by at least 8 points and covered. Only Clemson/Texas was competitive.

 

[outhereincali]

Let's see in order you have
The fiesta bowl has Penn State/Boise State. PS has never lost a fiesta bowl and they're already a big favorite 11.5 to be exact. This one's on new years eve.

The peach bowl has Arizona State/Texas. More on that later.

The rose bowl has Ohio State/Oregon. This is by far the best matchup of the 4. The best game of the year when they played in October.

The sugar bowl has Notre Dame/Georgia. This has the makings of a great defensive game.

 

[GuaranteedFresh!]

But our defense had two goal line stands in the 4th quarter.

Yes they did and it was awesome. I understand the concept of bend but don't break style defenses but this was really our 1st pass focused opponent thus far. Most of our shortcomings are on the offensive side but even on D, there seemed to be too many wide open dudes.

Nothing catastrophic but in the spirit of always improving, there's still plenty to work on.

 

[txleapd]

Was their main receiver THAT good or is Muhammed overrated? I'm leaning towards a bit of both.

I read on another site that Muhammad was getting picked all game, and Clemson basically game-planned to target him, so Moore could get open. There were also claims of numerous illegal blocks on Muhammad that the refs didn’t call… I dunno about all that. 🤷‍♂️

I think one-on-one, Muhammad is better and Moore isn't as good.

 

[WRLHookem]

Hate to say it, we won and all, but the Clemson OL was mauling our DL all game without one holding call. I wonder if the refs decide before the game whether they will just let em play or actually call a few real penalties. We got the benefit of a few PI calls - which were obvious - so at least they called those.

 

[Etlonghorn]

I read on another site that Muhammad was getting picked all game, and Clemson basically game-planned to target him, so Moore could get open. There were also claims of numerous illegal blocks on Muhammad that the refs didn’t call… I dunno about all that. 🤷‍♂️

I think one-on-one, Muhammad is better and Moore isn't as good.

Moore is good but on several of the completions he had good coverage. Klubnik just put the ball in the perfect spot. It’s hard to defend a perfect throw.
I think we got a pretty good preview at what our QB play will look like next year watching Klubnik.

 

[westx]

10 days to get a few things ironed out before ASU. IF we win that game, I don't think we stand much of a chance vs Osu and not much better vs Oregon unless we do.

This was by far the best passing O we've faced this year and our 2ndary wasn't as disciplined as I had hoped. Good enough for the W today though.

Was their main receiver THAT good or is Muhammed overrated? I'm leaning towards a bit of both.

Hoping everyone injured has a quick recovery, we'll need them all. Overall a good game but not overly pretty at times. Congrats on the PLAYOFF VICTORY now let's get back to work!

If we get past ASU and you want to feel good about our chances, here are some positives:
1) Oreg-barely got past Boise 37-34, Wisc 16-13, PennSt 45-37. I would love to payback Gabriel for the ou loss. This time, PK would simply need a spy on him. Texas didn’t respect and take Gabriel serious against ou

2) OSU-they lost to a common opponent in Mich 13-10. Barely got by PennSt 20-13 and Neb 21-17.

With the backdrop that we have the best defense in the land is good. Do osu/oreg have Georgia’s D? I don’t think so. This would lessen the likelyhood of making TX one dimensional which means Quinn wouldn’t have to be the one to win it. I am a Quinn guy, but Quinn isn’t that kind of QB. This is the only negative I see. Well, nm, if the greedy Sark persona wins the battle inside Sark’s head and he doesn’t take a 3 to extend a good lead can cost us a game. If Blue gets his confidence back and used his bench time wisely to figure out how to hold on to the ball, we have a great chance. Blue is amazing

Regarding Muhammed. He had good coverage, but that receiver made some out of his mind catches. Manny will need to know who the official crew is and how they call games. The crew last night was excellent. They let them play, but called the excess. So he will need to hand check and play a little more (not a lot more) physical if the crew is known to allow it
JMHO

 

[txleapd]

Moore is good but on several of the completions he had good coverage. Klubnik just put the ball in the perfect spot. It’s hard to defend a perfect throw.
I think we got a pretty good preview at what our QB play will look like next year watching Klubnik.

No doubt. Klubnim is a really good QB.