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utee94 · « **Reply #196 on:** October 10, 2022, 12:51:09 PM »

Oh it's definitely your fault. You need to get back to the ATX, ASAP.

I'll even buy your lunch at the Louisiana Longhorn in Round Rock.

MikeDeTiger · « **Reply #197 on:** October 10, 2022, 01:03:17 PM »

Not to stray too far off topic, but I wonder how I'd like that anymore.

Austin was not a small place when I lived there, but still, it's grown beyond what I recognize in a lot of ways. I always said Austin was just about the biggest size city I was willing to live in. Now there's many more people and much worse traffic.

San Marcos is still tolerable, but even that place has lost the small-town charm it had while I was there.

And you know how the old song goes....applies especially to me.....all my exes live in Texas. I kinda just wanna hang my hat in Tennessee.

But plz just get me out of southeast Texas. I'm done with the mosquitoes, humidity and the annual hurricane watching.

longhorn320 · « **Reply #198 on:** October 10, 2022, 01:14:47 PM »

Quote from: MikeDeTiger on October 10, 2022, 01:03:17 PM

Not to stray too far off topic, but I wonder how I'd like that anymore.

Austin was not a small place when I lived there, but still, it's grown beyond what I recognize in a lot of ways. I always said Austin was just about the biggest size city I was willing to live in. Now there's many more people and much worse traffic.

San Marcos is still tolerable, but even that place has lost the small-town charm it had while I was there.

And you know how the old song goes....applies especially to me.....all my exes live in Texas. I kinda just wanna hang my hat in Tennessee.

But plz just get me out of southeast Texas. I'm done with the mosquitoes, humidity and the annual hurricane watching.

I thought you were in northeast Texas

utee94 · « **Reply #199 on:** October 10, 2022, 01:31:59 PM »

This is the B12 message board. Going off-topic is kind of our thing.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #200 on:** October 10, 2022, 01:51:08 PM »

Upon deep reflection, if Texas had Ewers all year, they would be top ten ranked, even at 5-1. And they could have been 6-0 obviously, which would suggest they are "back".

I agree the ISU game could be a trap game.

Mr Tulip · « **Reply #201 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:01:06 PM »

Every game Texas plays is a "trap" game. Kinda like UGA, the other guys want to play their best, and see it as a chance to knock off the big guy and really make a statement.
Texas certainly doesn't have the panache built up yet to expect the other side to lay down and panic. They're gonna get the best shot. If they don't match it early, they give the believers a chance.
How many times last season did I beg Texas to land that 3rd or 4th score body blow that sends the opponent's offense into a panic game plan? Texas just couldn't finish. Either the defense would leak a FG or a TD to keep it manageable, or the offense would post a 3 and out. If Texas is up 21-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, ISU realizes the dream isn't coming true. The players start to press. The game plan picks up a tempo it can't handle. Texas has an easy rest of the game.
Conversely, a 10-7 score, particularly with a turnover or something, keeps the blender-birds giving it their all. They're flush with energy and belief. The game becomes a grind where Texas has to keep from mentally breaking as well.

longhorn320 · « **Reply #202 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:05:12 PM »

Quote from: Mr Tulip on October 10, 2022, 02:01:06 PM

Every game Texas plays is a "trap" game. Kinda like UGA, the other guys want to play their best, and see it as a chance to knock off the big guy and really make a statement.
Texas certainly doesn't have the panache built up yet to expect the other side to lay down and panic. They're gonna get the best shot. If they don't match it early, they give the believers a chance.
How many times last season did I beg Texas to land that 3rd or 4th score body blow that sends the opponent's offense into a panic game plan? Texas just couldn't finish. Either the defense would leak a FG or a TD to keep it manageable, or the offense would post a 3 and out. If Texas is up 21-0 at the end of the 1st quarter, ISU realizes the dream isn't coming true. The players start to press. The game plan picks up a tempo it can't handle. Texas has an easy rest of the game.
Conversely, a 10-7 score, particularly with a turnover or something, keeps the blender-birds giving it their all. They're flush with energy and belief. The game becomes a grind where Texas has to keep from mentally breaking as well.

I knew Texas was back when we came back and tied Tech at the end of the 4th Qtr

We would never have been able to do that last year

stay healthy Ewers

utee94 · « **Reply #203 on:** October 10, 2022, 02:56:07 PM »

I don't think it's particularly debatable that Texas would be 6-0 if Alabama hadn't cheap-shotted Ewers onto the bench for 3.75 games.

But that doesn't mean we don't have other major issues. The defense played well on Saturday, and they played pretty well against WVU, but they had a terrible game against Tech, and a terrible second half against UTSA the week before that.

We've now seen two weeks in a row where the team didn't let off the gas in the second half, though, and that's certainly encouraging.

Mr Tulip · « **Reply #204 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:40:47 PM »

This is still a game played by 18-22 year olds. Mental toughness has to be earned. You need to see some success, so you know what habits and traits lead to it.
Texas is realizing that, if they do their job, they can largely rely on their teammates to do theirs. The result is always better than trying to cover all spots on the field (this never works throughout a game).
The Alabamas and Georgias of the world wait to see how they're going to win in the end. Texas is still casting off the "Oh no! Here we go again!" mind trap. It's getting much better, but only experience makes you mentally strong.

Gigem · « **Reply #205 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:48:54 PM »

Quote from: MikeDeTiger on October 10, 2022, 01:03:17 PM

But plz just get me out of southeast Texas. I'm done with the mosquitoes, humidity and the annual hurricane watching.

Yep, it's horrible. Please move from here ASAP. Thank you for your support.

On a serious note, I'm about sick of the same things you are. Mosquitoes, heat, humidity, and the constant storm threat.

I always thought I'd like NE Arkansas or SE Missouri. Some place a little further north, with some elevation, not quite so much humidity and heat, and a little colder in the winter.

utee94 · « **Reply #206 on:** October 10, 2022, 05:50:38 PM »

Personally I want to move further south. Even Texas has too much winter for my tastes.

Cincydawg · « **Reply #207 on:** October 10, 2022, 06:18:02 PM »

I had written Texas off after the second loss, I'm writing them back in to the Sugar Bowl against UGA. I think they are probably about as good as anyone.

utee94 · « **Reply #208 on:** October 10, 2022, 07:05:17 PM »

Are you trying to mimic Fearless' pot-stirring?

longhorn320 · « **Reply #209 on:** October 10, 2022, 07:14:06 PM »

BEVO told me not to commit to the Sugar Bowl if that damn dog is going to be there

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