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My take on the Texas matchup after viewing their film~!~(SMACK WARNING!)

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VirginiaTider22

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Thank you for removing and I apologize. Please say he has been displaced back to the loony bin calles a Texas forum.
 
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Guys, this thread is *this* close to getting locked down. I'm fine with us having discussions here, but fans from BOTH sides WILL abide by our no smack policy, or you won't be posting here for a long time.
 
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Vince___McCoy is dead. :biggrin:THANK YOU:biggrin:. Now back to lurking to avoid any trouble or possibly the death of me. Sorry...
 
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TideFan in AU said:
Of course we can throw it - our QB is from Texas - where all the good players come from! -lol
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This has to be the comeback statement of the year....... ROFLMAO.......

Dang Earle waht took you so long to get on here??? I am used to getting it from my own people but from texas fans??? :)

Don't know how these types of threads always turn into a locked down nastiness but they usually last for about 4 pages then someone takes a shot over the bow....... Oh well depending if that vince dude is gone it might actually make it one more day...... :)
 
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I apologize for my posts. There has been some great football discussion with the vast majority of the Texas fans in this thread and others and I've enjoyed their input and perspective. The Vince McCoy guy got me irritated talking smack and sucked me into his vortex, but I know better.
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I think he got a few of us as well...... :) I think Earle and the Mod's undrstand and give us (very little) leadway to get ourselves under control before they step in... Probably best for them to decide because I get fired up when people start to ride me with ridiculous comments or stats that hold no meaning to the topic~!~ :) Was hoping Earle would save me a little sooner but I think he likes seeing me get rocked a few times~!~ :)

I knew someone was going to get the hammer just glad it was not me .... THIS TIME~!~ :) :) :)
 
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BAMA504 said:
I think he got a few of us as well...... :) I think Earle and the Mod's undrstand and give us (very little) leadway to get ourselves under control before they step in... Probably best for them to decide because I get fired up when people start to ride me with ridiculous comments or stats that hold no meaning to the topic~!~ :) Was hoping Earle would save me a little sooner but I think he likes seeing me get rocked a few times~!~ :)

I knew someone was going to get the hammer just glad it was not me .... THIS TIME~!~ :) :) :)
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Well, we've always allowed rival fans to come on and make the best case for their team. There are always some who can't just agree to disagree and get upset when you don't cave to their superior analysis. We just draw the line at insults for insult's sake...
 
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Wow, I am amazed that I stayed out of the fray on that one.

Good points guys on all fronts. 504, I think the truth hurt some of them.....;)
 
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504, I like your defense, too. Very salty. And I agree that Maze, Hanks, and Peek could turn into the unsung heroes of the game. I've already mentioned Maze and Peek on a previous post and I should have said Hanks, too.

You raise a good question about our D's ability to stop, or at least slow down, a running game like Alabama's. Last year we faced two good power running teams, Okla State and Ohio State. I'd give us about a D+ on those tests. This year A&M ran the ball well on Texas, too. I can see why some Tide fans would be salivating.


Despite the foregoing, I'm optimistic Texas can keep Ingram, Richardson, et al. in check. Not shut them down, mind you, but prevent them from running at will. Our LB's are better than last year's, and our secondary is, too. Last season we were playing a ton of freshmen and sophomores and while they did well overall they have benefited enormously from additional experience. In 2005, Texas had one of the great college secondaries ever (three 1st round draft picks, a high second, and a 5th rounder who would have gone higher had he not demonstrated a documented fondness for ganja). Some knowledgeable observers think that, as a group, the current crop of DB's may be better.

My main concern is that our LB's tend to overrun plays and as I've said before that would be disastrous against Alabama. I also worry about too many three-and-outs; our defense is well-conditioned but if the offense goes into sleep mode, Alabama will definitely wear them down.

On this subject, how has McElroy done running the ball this year? I know he doesn't run much, but in high school he was a pretty good running QB ( 700 yards and 12 TD's his senior year). I can see Saban & Co. throwing some naked bootlegs and QB draws into the mix, especially if y'all haven't done much of that stuff this year.
 
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504, I like your defense, too. Very salty. And I agree that Maze, Hanks, and Peek could turn into the unsung heroes of the game. I've already mentioned Maze and Peek on a previous post and I should have said Hanks, too.

You raise a good question about our D's ability to stop, or at least slow down, a running game like Alabama's. Last year we faced two good power running teams, Okla State and Ohio State. I'd give us about a D+ on those tests. This year A&M ran the ball well on Texas, too. I can see why some Tide fans would be salivating.


Despite the foregoing, I'm optimistic Texas can keep Ingram, Richardson, et al. in check. Not shut them down, mind you, but prevent them from running at will. Our LB's are better than last year's, and our secondary is, too. Last season we were playing a ton of freshmen and sophomores and while they did well overall they have benefited enormously from additional experience. In 2005, Texas had one of the great college secondaries ever (three 1st round draft picks, a high second, and a 5th rounder who would have gone higher had he not demonstrated a documented fondness for ganja). Some knowledgeable observers think that, as a group, the current crop of DB's may be better.

My main concern is that our LB's tend to overrun plays and as I've said before that would be disastrous against Alabama. I also worry about too many three-and-outs; our defense is well-conditioned but if the offense goes into sleep mode, Alabama will definitely wear them down.

On this subject, how has McElroy done running the ball this year? I know he doesn't run much, but in high school he was a pretty good running QB ( 700 yards and 12 TD's his senior year). I can see Saban & Co. throwing some naked bootlegs and QB draws into the mix, especially if y'all haven't done much of that stuff this year.
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In G Mac I really don't think he will be transferring to an option school anytime soon :) but he has shown the ability to take it and run when needed. My biggest knock on him is he MUST learn to slide and not take the hits he has taken, way to valuable for that in terms of leadership and just passing efficiency.

Don't get me wrong I think texas has a fine defense but it is tailor made to stop the passing attack it see's on a regular basis. Your DL get after the QB which leaves the backside open to draws. I think most peoples "arrogance" or whatever you call it from BAMA about our run game is not that your LB won't get there but Ingram just does not go down at contact heck I think half of his yards or more are after the first contact which makes it tough on the entire defense because now you HAVE to run over and make sure he is down. With Richardson there is no doubt he is coming at you and very very rarely is he not going forward.
I think also and this is just my opinion that we BAMA fans think we have faced teams like you all season but you texas have not faced one team that was as balanced in EVERY phase of the game... Just my 2 cents~!~
 
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texas1020 said:
504, I like your defense, too. Very salty. And I agree that Maze, Hanks, and Peek could turn into the unsung heroes of the game. I've already mentioned Maze and Peek on a previous post and I should have said Hanks, too.

You raise a good question about our D's ability to stop, or at least slow down, a running game like Alabama's. Last year we faced two good power running teams, Okla State and Ohio State. I'd give us about a D+ on those tests. This year A&M ran the ball well on Texas, too. I can see why some Tide fans would be salivating.


Despite the foregoing, I'm optimistic Texas can keep Ingram, Richardson, et al. in check. Not shut them down, mind you, but prevent them from running at will. Our LB's are better than last year's, and our secondary is, too. Last season we were playing a ton of freshmen and sophomores and while they did well overall they have benefited enormously from additional experience. In 2005, Texas had one of the great college secondaries ever (three 1st round draft picks, a high second, and a 5th rounder who would have gone higher had he not demonstrated a documented fondness for ganja). Some knowledgeable observers think that, as a group, the current crop of DB's may be better.

My main concern is that our LB's tend to overrun plays and as I've said before that would be disastrous against Alabama. I also worry about too many three-and-outs; our defense is well-conditioned but if the offense goes into sleep mode, Alabama will definitely wear them down.

On this subject, how has McElroy done running the ball this year? I know he doesn't run much, but in high school he was a pretty good running QB ( 700 yards and 12 TD's his senior year). I can see Saban & Co. throwing some naked bootlegs and QB draws into the mix, especially if y'all haven't done much of that stuff this year.
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I won't respond to any of your post except the query about GMac. The rest was fair and well thought-out, and 504's on target. We have had only a handful of designed QB draws this year and no options where he kept the ball that I can think of which made significant yardage. However, as 504 said, he's shown a talent for keeping the drive alive. In the SECCG, he had a couple of "ballet" moves which would put a Dancing with the Stars contestant to shame. If you want to scout any of our games, you can go HERE...
 
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I remember that ballet move
If I start to refer to GMac as "twinkle toes" don't get offended its a compliment lol
 
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