JMarquette

Yep + A&M will throw whatever money Elko asks for. Florida and Auburn have the “honeymoon phase” with Summerall and Golesh, so they’ll get big money. And Kirby is Kirby.

In theory, I don’t disagree. But I also watched this same program keep Shaka Smart for 5 years when he did nothing to deserve to stay that long. RT got 2 years when everyone knew nothing was being “built.” While I think you’re right that Texas, as a fanbase, is way too impatient, I think basketball is a sport where a trigger won’t get pulled prematurely. Now, the problem will be NIL support (if donors think program is stalling), but I also think CDC is good at circling the wagons and making sure coaches get what they need (why he’s one of the best). Miller has already shown he can find gems (Swain), also shown he can sign and develop high-star recruits (Gordon, Ayton, etc.) People have also seen what this team can be, hell, we saw it for 35 minutes tonight. While I agree there is an instant gratification, I think most people (donors included) see that there is *something* there. The only thing that will threaten Miller, IMO, is if A&M takes another step next year (which I don’t think happens).

Muschamp being in all these recruitments is unreal. Love having a DC that recruits tenaciously like Boom does.

I’m sure they will, but a 10-15% chance is absurd lol.

As I’ve said before, this is why year 1 is important. Not from the perspective of “hey, we need to make a Sweet 16,” but “hey, can we see what this could be.” I can’t imagine Todd Golden got a massive NIL commitment when he got to Florida. Florida also spends a sh*t ton on football and a great amount on baseball. It’s really not hard seeing Texas get to that point. Miller just has to show it, which I think he has.

Well then I guess Vegas was way off because they had it at +6 Florida. I think you’re greatly overestimating A&M, who I’ve watched get boat raced 4 out of the last 5 games.

A&M looks like their legs are shot and they’re not that good, as we speak, Arky is getting run by A&M. I think you’re crazy to think that those aren’t winnable games, especially considering Swain has been a top 5 player in the SEC. To the Vegas point, Vegas even disagreed with you and had Florida as 6-point favorites tonight. Not everyone thought this was going to be a double digit game.

Literally wouldn’t surprise me if we won all three, or lost all three.

He’s got more time to build a roster this upcoming offseason. Defense HAS to improve

Like Texas could be this (theoretically), we have the resources.

This is basically every game. There is like a 2-3 minute stretch where we just don’t do anything.

I hate these guys so much

If we can get the bats going consistently, I feel good about where this team can go.

@AndyLufkin appreciate the play-by-play coverage!

If they didn’t vacate Michigan’s wins after found they literally cheated, they won’t vacate wins for winning court cases.

You can’t have 7 in the box with Coleman on the outside. Offensive line gets better too.

I think the issue there is going to be twofold: 1.) tackles don’t make very good centers; 2.) tackles are more expensive than guards, so your NIL budget is going to take a hit every year to get high-dollar players who may not convert well.

I think this is an under-appreciated point. If he loses to Texas (again) and misses playoffs, he’s going to probably have top 5 hot seat in SEC.

If Newman is over Chatman, our depth is in an extremely bad place.

Agree. I get that some people don’t see it that way, but the mix of talent and experience of this team, plus the amount of money in this roster, puts me in a natty or bust mentality. At some point, you have to do it.

Pickell said he’s not sure how long Sark stays and that’s why we’re lower.

I’m almost convinced Tech did this because they saw a 5-star rating and saw that he was leaning Texas and nothing else.

I always hate doing this, but like I feel like it’s only a matter of time for Vic to get it done. Feels a lot like Mike White and the softball team.

Hope you’re okay after your hospital visit @Gerry Hamilton

A&M folks are saying he stunk and he's the reason why we have Ant Hill.