Here for the Wins

I’ve probably earned it. I don’t pay too much close attention to recruiting anymore after about 30 years of doing so. I get some nuggets of info on the Horns guys but not a ton else. But I also watch a bit more high school than I have in years so I have a few favorites. It is a juggling act these days, and Sark is pretty adept at navigating it.

We’re talking opinions here so I was genuinely asking your opinion. They weren’t 5 stars but clearly the final results were that of a 5 star. I didn’t even specify whether we’re talking as a recruit or finished product in my question. I personally don’t care that Murphy or Poona Ford are on the shorter side therefore their grade is reduced. I believe in a roster that mixes star power and guys that fill a role. Certainly DT is what I would consider a premium position with limited resources. My preference is to hit high school hard with a mix of stars and guys the staff think are bigger upsides than their current profile projects. I don’t know where Alex January fits, he chose the Horns, plays hard and well so I’m good with that. Hope Terry does too.

Would Bryon Murphy and T Sweat have been elite in your book?

The question regarding QB is how do you get the homegrown guy to gain experience or are you willing to risk growing pains that could result in a 3 loss season?

Georgia was a different animal. The 4th and 1 from their 35 was huge. Then the 4th and 5 from around the 50. Then TD and subsequent onsides. Brilliant coaching on Kirby’s part. None of those were no brainer decisions. Yes, we likely needed some recovery physically but emotionally our spirit was taken too when they got that recovery. We still had a fighting chance had we recovered it. We were never composed after that. You’re right. Very demoralizing.

I get the praise for Becton so it was the discredit to PK to which I didn’t agree. There have been discussions about our defense being on the field too much and being tired. I’d wager we rotate more players than most. This discussion is good because it’s about the number of plays rather than TOP. A note on snaps. For example Ole Miss had one Dlineman average 51 snaps a game. Another was 46. Kanu averaged 36, January 34. Now the Kentucky and MSU games were the highest. The weather at UK was good so that was not an energy draining type game. Go back a decade ago when many teams ran 80+ plays a game and ask how they feel about only playing 60 or fewer snaps per game. Ultimately the snaps discrepancy was two games. One we created separation. Then there was Kentucky. Even at the last possession of regulation, the offense had a great chance to end it. Kentucky was definitely a challenge but one game does not make a trend.

I didn’t check the non- conference games besides OSU. We ran 67 to 59 plays versus OSU. Kentucky ran 32 more plays than us including overtime. The defense could have done better, but the offense was the bigger issue. Texas had 3 3 and outs in the 4th quarter. Four of 6 2nd half possessions were 3 and outs. Perhaps you remember the failure to stay in bounds preceding the FG in regulation that kept UK alive. Arkansas ran 20 more plays, but we only had 3 guys with 50+ snaps. We also won going away. Every other conference game, and we were within 5 snaps. Only the MSU game had more than 70. So I’ll need some elaboration as to how Becton was the guy over PK in “so many” of these games.

Yep. Mizzou probably preserves their staff for the tourney so big advantage us.

Sark, the RBs and TEs for poor pass protection.

Georgia ran tackle over, play fake on 4th and 1. Why? Youre living in an age that no longer exists. It’s like college baseball fans that don’t understand why we give up home runs. Defense has numbers. Better depth, better coached depth across college. Defenses are quicker, faster, shooting gaps and attacking. Maybe at some point it’ll be overwhelming talent. Look at Miami’s TD versus Indy. Gadgety, misdirection of sorts. Best Oline in college, right?

Right. There have been multiple head scratches over the years. That was one. The disappearance of Neto another. Yes, you referenced both of those. Whether that rests solely with Flood, I have no idea.

“Even the year before showed it when a one legged cam, that couldn’t move at all, was left out there in crunch time because we had zero bench strength. He. Couldn’t. Move. And we didn’t have a single ol that was serviceable.“ The Goosby reference was to this. Now why we didn’t use him is the question. It would seem we chose not to use him rather than no options. I’m not sure that question was ever asked in the media. Cam looked hurt. Why didn’t Goosby play?

This has been stated multiple times. But context is not applied. I don’t have numbers now but have looked recently. in the past 3 years, the NFL has drafted more tackles than G and Cs combined. Two years ago, fewer than 5 Cs were drafted. Tackles are converted to guards but not the other way around. There are reasons for that. One of those reasons lies in why tackles are drafted higher too. With the ultimate question being who is developing interior guys?

RPI falls short. Midweek games weighted similarly to conference games? To take that a step further, we are weighting games similarly for starting pitchers that will likely never start in the postseason except for an extended regional session. Bullpen guys that may never pitch in the postseason except season. A loss by 1 run is treated the same being run ruled.

I would like to know about Neto. Makes no sense. Yet seemingly it did not piss the family off. But we had Goosby as an option for Williams so unless Goosby was hurt too there was a choice.

Did they adjust for running in bare feet?

Tyler Owens.

Big win. Tied for 2nd heading into a home series versus Mizzou.

Outstanding Leffew.

Strategically a poor call.

Again played 25% of snaps in one loss. None in another loss. Committed no penalties and gave up no sacks in the other loss. Did not play versus Kentucky. Did not start versus MSU but played the 4th quarter. Maybe you might consider that Kansas picked him up in a week. The Kansas that has had an Olineman drafted 3 years running. Kansas. Are you familiar with their history? It’s Kansas. Their offensive staff does have a clue. @Jeff Howe I’m done with it now.

Again, anyone, and I mean anyone, that looks to the least experienced guy on the offense as the problem is a Grade A moron. Particularly a guy that played a quarter of the snaps in one loss and none in another. But congrats you’re far from alone.

I always find this concept curious since pretty much every player, every team has been in a losing spot at one point.

Football speed-wise I’m not sure there was anyone faster.