What's on your mind? Here are a few of my thoughts / concerns: OL starters - will be better than 2014 but how much - 2 are Frosh Swoopes / pressure / will he make better decisions with up tempo Frosh Malik starting first game on a huge stage at MLB Will Daje step up, contribute, make a big play to help win the game Heard first game action / what will he do when it's game time and it counts I have a feeling Duke Thomas may make a huge play in the game Special teams - big play for points or more un-special I think ND will come after Swoopes - lot's of movement, looks to confuse, frequent blitzes, etc.
Pretty much the same thoughts here. I want to see leadership from Swoopes and I think he may be very hungry to prove something after last year. Can you imagine being a freshman and your first college game experience is rolling into Notre Dame stadium?
Swoopes is a concern. Will we see history repeat itself? Or will Swoopes settle in, make good reads, quick decisions and throw the ball away rather than take a sack or throw it up for grabs. Will he protect the ball? Or will he fumble it away at critical times. Heard is an unknown. He's played in a couple of big games in High School under pressure, but this is a different sort of pressure. I hope he will relax, stay focused, do what needs to be done, but try to over do it and cause a turnover. The Oline is a concern. I expect to see improved play and open holes for the backs. Special Teams. Has to improve and I believe it will. We'll know in about 30 hours.
I am guessing the score will be anywhere between 34-10 NotreDame, to 24-21 Texas. =D Serious Note: The only way for us to have a chance to win is to play mistake free football. OTOH, for ND to score 34 on this team, it will take a lot of errors on our part... which is very very possible.
I can't wait! Only bummed b/c I lived In Chicago until 19 months ago, and was planning to make the quick drive over for this game. Can't wait to get this started! HOOK EM!
This will probably be the first game at Texas that Swoopes has started with a healthy OL and a full playbook. Last year he was on the short leash of not risking anything to injury. I believe he will play better than last year. Go Horns!
I have hopes Swoopes can turn it loose and run some. Towards the end of last seasons, defenses weren't worried about him taking off. I've heard his speed criticized, but I think Swoopes is faster than the average college quarterback and he's incredibly strong -- he can outmuscle most linebackers and a lot of DEs.
Ty is definitely a big, strong dude. I would love to see him put together a big game and start the season off with confidence. Rooting for him!
ND d line vs TX o line I think will be key of game. We have two freshman o lineman but they EARNED it ... They are maulers! My second key of game. Sr running back J.Gray, time to step up and run your *** off! My game ball goes to freshman Wr J.Burt who catches the winning TD as time expires! Oh hell yeah!!
