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Gigem

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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #56 on: August 23, 2022, 10:43:15 AM »
Quote from: utee94 on August 23, 2022, 10:05:45 AM
I'm certain that I've never, ever recited that joke aloud, amongst company... ;)
I've often heard this is actually the truth.  Of course, back in the '20's and throughout most of the 20th century A&M was much smaller than UT so our 1/3rd share was actually a good deal.  

There has been some talk in recent years of letting other schools get a share, like the Texas Tech system and even the Texas State system.  
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #57 on: August 23, 2022, 11:00:14 AM »
Quote from: Gigem on August 23, 2022, 10:43:15 AM
I've often heard this is actually the truth.  Of course, back in the '20's and throughout most of the 20th century A&M was much smaller than UT so our 1/3rd share was actually a good deal. 

There has been some talk in recent years of letting other schools get a share, like the Texas Tech system and even the Texas State system. 

Tech fans love to crow about this, but truth is that the land associated with the PUF was granted to The University of Texas, not "various universities in Texas." So Tech has no legal claim to it.

The reason A&M gets a third, is that the Texas state constitution formally establishes the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas as a branch of The University of Texas.  Even though the two operate  independently, that language still exists in the state constitution, without amendment.  Since amending or removing that language from the state constitution could actually jeopardize A&M's claim to the PUF, we won't ever see any Aggie lawmakers pushing to change it.
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #58 on: September 04, 2022, 11:28:55 AM »
I heard we passed up Yale with the endowment. 
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« Reply #59 on: September 04, 2022, 11:35:48 AM »
University of Texas System passed up Yale a couple of years ago I believe, and is now poised to overtake #1 Harvard if oil prices remain high (which they likely will).

But it's an apples-oranges comparison, because the UT System covers a LOT more students and campuses than are served by Harvard or Yale.  The ivies' wealth is highly concentrated.

Still, having a large endowment is better than not having a large endowment.  So says my wife.

https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2022-harvard-university-of-texas-richest-college-oil-endowments/
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« Reply #60 on: September 04, 2022, 01:21:08 PM »
very impressed with Casey Thompson

not with his play on the field - that has been good, just not overly impressive to this point

impressed with his interviews and his knowledge of the game and overall intelligence

impressive young man - born leader
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« Reply #61 on: September 04, 2022, 02:09:35 PM »
Yeah I like most things about him.  Last year he had some nice weapons at skill positions but as always the QB lives or dies by the quality of the oline.  I wish him well.
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« Reply #62 on: September 04, 2022, 02:47:34 PM »
I suspect that--from the coaches' perspective--the biggest problem with Casey Thompson is Charles Thompson's presence looming over every decision affecting his son.

At least that was the case with older-brother Kendal Thompson about 8 years ago when he played at OU.
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #63 on: September 04, 2022, 07:45:32 PM »
So is UT/Bama up next?  May be quite a game. May not. Entertaining either way. 
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« Reply #64 on: September 04, 2022, 07:49:26 PM »
Quote from: Gigem on September 04, 2022, 07:45:32 PM
So is UT/Bama up next?  May be quite a game. May not. Entertaining either way.
Yup, this coming Saturday 11 AM.  Both ESPN College Gameday and Fox pre-game whatever-it's-called will be broadcasting from Austin.

Texas has some weapons but just not enough, and not deep enough.  It might (or might not) stay close in the first half.  I don't expect it'll end up close at the end of the 4th.
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #65 on: September 04, 2022, 08:41:52 PM »
Quote from: utee94 on September 04, 2022, 07:49:26 PM
Yup, this coming Saturday 11 AM.  Both ESPN College Gameday and Fox pre-game whatever-it's-called will be broadcasting from Austin.

Texas has some weapons but just not enough, and not deep enough.  It might (or might not) stay close in the first half.  I don't expect it'll end up close at the end of the 4th.
Thats pretty much what all the "experts" are saying.  I would just hope the Horns play with a chip on their shoulder and dont get blown out.

As I said in another thread our QB is going to have to play an improved game or he will be dust.

This game will tell us a lot about what kind of team we have this year.

I expect Bama to play man to man and try shut down our run game

We will have to beat them in the air to counter this or it will be a long night
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #66 on: September 04, 2022, 10:33:47 PM »
Quote from: CWSooner on September 04, 2022, 02:47:34 PM
I suspect that--from the coaches' perspective--the biggest problem with Casey Thompson is Charles Thompson's presence looming over every decision affecting his son.

At least that was the case with older-brother Kendal Thompson about 8 years ago when he played at OU.
Charles has stayed completely out of the picture so far.  At least to the fan's and media's perception

and as far as Nebraska's O-line helping the kid....... kids has been scrambling for his life and taking hits
not much of a running game to support him
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #67 on: September 05, 2022, 02:16:27 AM »
Maybe Charles has wised up. It would be good for Casey if he has.
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« Reply #68 on: September 05, 2022, 09:16:18 AM »
was never Charles' strong suit back in the day, but let's hope
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Re: Longhorn Football
« Reply #69 on: September 06, 2022, 09:25:14 AM »
Horns have a big game coming up, I hear.

I was really looking forward to this, 8 or 9 years ago when it was scheduled.  Now... I'm just hoping we survive.
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