Blake Munroe

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We are officially 100 days away from Texas football. Since there obviously isn’t a No. 100 walking around on past Texas rosters or this year’s roster, we’re using today as the official kickoff point for the countdown. Starting tomorrow, we’ll begin counting down from 99 all the way to 0 by taking a look at some of the best and most interesting Longhorns to ever wear the number that matches the day. Some days will be obvious. Some will spark debate. Some will bring back names you haven’t thought about in years. And some will be a chance to learn a little more Texas football history along the way. The season is getting closer. 100 days out. Let the countdown begin. And as we draw closer and closer to the season, I must ask.... what excites you the most about this year? Is there a certain player or position group? Maybe a coach or a certain game?

We are officially 100 days away from Texas Football. So starting today, and every day from here until kickoff, we’re going to take a look back at the Texas team that matches the countdown number. Today, that means the 1927 Texas Longhorns. The 1927 team finished 6-2-1 in Clyde Littlefield’s first season as head coach. Texas outscored opponents 164-73, opened the year with a defense-led 103-12 scoring edge over its first five games, posted three shutouts, and held six of nine opponents to seven points or fewer. There are some pretty cool nuggets with this team, too. 1. Texas shut out a John Heisman-coached team. Rice’s head coach in 1927 was John W. Heisman, and Texas beat Rice 27–0. Heisman retired from coaching after the 1927 season; the trophy that now bears his name was renamed in his honor in 1936. 2. One of Texas’ 1927 All-SWC players helped create Chicago deep-dish pizza. Ike Sewell, Texas’ All-SWC guard, later became a successful Chicago businessman and is credited by Texas Athletics with creating Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. 3. This was right before Texas’ “true burnt orange” uniform history. Texas Athletics notes Sewell later started on the 1928 team that first wore true burnt orange, meaning the 1927 team sits right before that uniform-history milestone. 4. They played in a still-new Memorial Stadium. The stadium had been dedicated on Thanksgiving Day 1924 to honor the 198,520 Texans who fought in World War I and the 5,280 who died. So the 1927 team was playing in the early years of what eventually became DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. 5. The season ended against a monster A&M team. Texas A&M finished 8–0–1, won the SWC, outscored opponents 262–32, and beat Texas 28–7 on Thanksgiving at Kyle Field. The Schedule:

Sorry but I disagree. Texas was so banged up last year that they had no business being in a super regional. Guys were doing everything they could to just play… injured or not. It was a miracle they made it as far as they did.

That Crossland K pitch was 🔥

Because this weekend means nothing to Texas. If possible they would have rather skipped it.

Correct. rest is the name of the game this weekend for pitching and guys like Robbins.

That did NOT take long at all. lol

Asked AI to remove the worst QB in the group. Reasoning: Even restricting it strictly to college performance, Tebow is the weakest link in this Murderers’ Row of QBs. Here’s the quick college-only breakdown: Vince Young (Texas): Rose Bowl hero, led Texas to the 2005 national title, absurd dual-threat production, one of the most electric single seasons ever. Cam Newton (Auburn): 2010 Heisman + national champion, ridiculous efficiency + rushing dominance (nearly 1,500 rush yards), carried Auburn in a way few have. Baker Mayfield (Oklahoma): Multiple Big 12 titles, Heisman winner, absurd volume + efficiency over multiple years, one of the best pure college careers statistically. Joe Burrow (LSU): 2019 was arguably the greatest single season by a college QB ever (5,600+ pass yards, 60 TDs, national title, Heisman). Instant legend. Tim Tebow (Florida): Incredible leader, two national titles, Heisman winner, tough as nails… but as a pure passer he was the clear step below the rest. Lower efficiency, more game-manager/run-heavy style compared to the elite arm talent and production of the other four. Tebow’s intangibles and winning were unmatched, but if we’re judging QB play in college (accuracy, arm strength, decision-making, passing production), he’s the odd man out against these four monsters.

Added just the Texas stuff to Gerry's post.

Listen to the read, bruh. Last night was a 3.75x payout.

Felt like I needed to wake up and prove Joe Z wrong once again this morning, as the run continues. 😉

It’s ok. Bobby is on record that he hates the Midwest. Ask @Joe Zura

I’m going to say that zero of the top three will be one of the last four teams in Omaha.

Who’s ready for round two of a seven hour game? In all seriousness, that’s a phenomenal regional. Very rewarding. Texas needs to get healthy.

The one NBA game I went to…. I saw OKC wipe the floor with SA. OKC wins. My middle son is happy. CJ cries. All is well in the world.

We’ve been on a historic run lately.

We got some good ones coming up for sure. The one at the WH isn’t as good as it was hyped to be originally, but man any card with Gaethje, Sugar Sean, Pereira, etc…. Not too shabby at all. But I’m pretty pumped about 329. McGregor return (hopefully), Paddy, UFC premier of Gable. That’s pretty sick. 330 rumor: Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry

Jake Paul putting Dana White “on notice” 😂

So RR made just under 129,500 a second. lol insane

She doesn’t act like she wants to fight anymore on that post-fight interview, but let’s run this one back on Netflix please. I wonder how much money they made per second with that fight tonight.