Game Week 4 – Okie State

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  1. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller


    For the fourth time in five games, Oklahoma State will be at home, this time to face the Texas Longhorns. Having dispatched SE Louisiana in their season opener, 61-7, the Cowboys lost in Stillwater 30-27 to Central Michigan. Their third home game produced a narrow 45-38 victory over Pitt. On Saturday the team traveled to Waco and suffered a tough loss to Bailor while being held to a season low 24 points in the five hour contest. Three fumbles and an interception helped seal their fate.

    The Cowboys' turnover troubles (8 fumbles/3 interceptions) are good news for the Longhorns defense that only has the loneliest number after three games.

    With an extra week of practice, hopefully Gilbert has added a slant or middle-anything to the game plan.

    What to expect:
    • One trick play
    • Two defensive turnovers
    • Three defensive sacks
    • Four rushing touchdowns
    • Texas wins 45-26
    Weather forecasts show a high of 78° with plenty of sunshine for Saturday's 11AM kickoff.

    HOOK 'EM!

    Cowboys Defense vs. Longhorns Offense
     
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  2. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

  3. IvanDiabloHorn

    IvanDiabloHorn 1,000+ Posts

    After watching Okie State a few times, it seems their QB Rudolph is either really good or really mediocre. I hope we see the mediocre Rudolph throwing bad passes.
    I also hope we do not play a three man DL against the Okla St offense as I believe Gundy will exploit a three man line with the run.
     
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  4. ViperHorn

    ViperHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Shane had better be ready to play as it will take at least 50 to for Texas to beat OSU.
     
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  5. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    I am generally impressed with Rudolph at QB. He is mobile, has a strong arm and if given time he will kill us if we only rush 3. Agree with VH this is likely to be another shootout so Shane better play well.
     
  6. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    Kent Perkins suspended for this game, counseling, community service, and further discipline within the program. (Charlie's PC today)
     
  7. easy

    easy 2,500+ Posts

    I think Walsh moving on helped him because he now doesn't have to play looking over his shoulder
     
  8. IvanDiabloHorn

    IvanDiabloHorn 1,000+ Posts

    Couldn't we suspend Perkins for the Kansas game?
     
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  9. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    Best interviewee from today's PC? Breck Hager. His answers were short and to the point.
    • Shut up, maggot.
    • You wanna piece of me?
    • We kee them!
    • I kee you!
     
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  10. ProdigalHorn

    ProdigalHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Those typically take two seasons and one offensive coordinator change to implement.
     
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  11. Godz40acres

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  12. Statalyzer

    Statalyzer 10,000+ Posts

    Reading between the line at whichever conference I heard on the radio this morning, Charlie seemed to be implying "Bedford's scheme is too rigid, and I've taken over and added a lot of flexibility to it" without ever actually saying that or even mentioning Bedford.
     
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  13. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    That's what I took from it as well. I think Bedford doesn't trust younguns enough to "flex" 'em; but Strong seems okay with it.
     
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  14. Godz40acres

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    Let’s start things off with some team notes coming off the bye week:

    A source tells us just about everyone is healed up and feeling better as they enter game week. The bye was a much-needed opportunity for the banged up guys to get some rest and recover from nagging injuries.

    We talked to more folks regarding possible defensive changes, and the alterations mainly appear to be on the personnel front. The usual names like Malcolm Roach, Breckyn Hager, and Brandon Jones got more run with the first team this week.

    The most important thing we heard and continue to hear is that the mood of the team and coaches is upbeat. The Longhorns know they can erase the bad taste of the Cal loss with strong performances against Oklahoma State and Oklahoma. The team knows that they have a shot to win the conference this season, and a sense of urgency is there with questions about the coaching staff.

    Finally, we’ve heard the offensive staff used the bye week to do some more install. They were also able to get extended looks at some players currently in backup roles.

    [HS]
     
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  15. mchammer

    mchammer 10,000+ Posts

    So, look for better execution on offense and hopefully better play on defense. Good enough for me.
     
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  16. ViperHorn

    ViperHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Bedford's uncomfortableness probably comes from what he sees on a daily basis. Strong OTOH sees talent not playing within the system, but at this point what has been isn't working so "opening" up is the only option available at this point.

    My concern is Strong's statement that the defense may not understand the "concept". What has been going on over the past 2+ years not to mention all off season?
     
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  17. caryhorn

    caryhorn 5,000+ Posts

    Yes, I agree. Although Strong is finally getting that the D has not progressed nearly as much as it must for us to truly contend for any sort championship, I didn't hear from him that he knows that there are some fundamental problems that have never been fixed by VB.

    It could be that he does know this and is not saying, and in the secrecy of bye week the appropriate changes are being made. osu will test this D to the max and if the right changes haven't been made, we will lose. Simple as that.
     
  18. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    – Most are expecting to see a shakeup in the defensive backfield after the performance vs Cal. The two main names that people want to see play more are sophomore S DeShon Elliott and freshman S Brandon Jones. Both guys will play more, but I was actually told Jones is receiving more 1st team reps at his position over Elliott. Mostly because Jones can also play nickel.

    – I was told that during this bye week the staff basically went back to a fall camp mentality, “It’s like going back to basics…every spot is open”. I’m told even guys on scout team are getting reps and being looked at.

    The staff seems to be trying to tell the starters, if you don’t play well you’ll be replaced and at the same time let the younger guys know that if they’re good enough, they’ll play. In my estimation a very smart move by Strong and the staff.

    – I spoke to a source close to the program about whether the results we’ve seen defensively is a surprise. Source said, “Defense has been a problem but it’s just now mattering because they lost. Everything they (the secondary) got beat on in Cal are the things they get beat on in practice…they struggle with basic stuff.”

    I know there are a lot of folks pointing the finger at Vance Bedford but I suspect Clay Jennings is feeling more than a little heat right now inside the program.

    [TFB]
     
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  19. ViperHorn

    ViperHorn 10,000+ Posts

    All I saw of Elliot is he being out of position and missing open space tackles. In other words he was part of the problem at Cal.
     
  20. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    Most Underrated College QB

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    Louisville's Lamar Jackson has clearly been the most dominant quarterback through the first three weeks of the college football season. I think we can all agree on that one. Who's the most underrated signal-caller in the country? The answer to that question is less obvious. I reached out to five NFL personnel executives to get their opinion on the subject. Here are their answers.

    Executive 1: Shane Buechele, Texas
    "I know he's just a freshman but the Texas QB is legit. I love his poise, deep-ball touch and overall feel for the game. He carries himself the right way, too."

    Executive 2: Davis Webb, Cal....

    Executive 3: Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech....

    Executive 4: Tyler Stewart, Nevada....

    Executive 5: Luke Falk, Washington State....

    Summary: That's one vote apiece for Buechele, Falk, Mahomes, Stewart and Webb.

    Conclusion: I haven't done a lot of tape work on these quarterbacks but I can vouch for Buechele's talent. I watched him live against Notre Dame in Week 1 and I was impressed with his arm talent and poise. He has a bright future....

    [NFL.com]
     
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  21. Detective Shilala

    Detective Shilala 2,500+ Posts

    I hope the team remembers the way they lost last year, and is still plenty pissed off about it.
    ******* Cowboys accepted a gift and acted like they earned it.
    They didn't. And Gundy is a giant douche.
     
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  22. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

     
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  23. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    Texas holds a 24-6 all-time series advantage over Oklahoma State, including an 8-1 mark over the Cowboys in Stillwater. OSU has won four of the last six series meetings, but the 'Horns have won each of the last eight matchups played in Stillwater.
     
  24. Godz40acres

    Godz40acres Happy Feller

    Offensive Needs

    Tight End/Receiver Blocking… This has to improve. Time and time again, the tight ends and receivers fail to find, fit, and fight through their blocks, mainly on the outside (all of them) and some on the inside (mainly Beck, no shade). Nothing is free in football, in order for this offense to reach a dominant level, the receiving unit must deliver on blocks to help create explosive plays out of the multiple screen and run concepts.

    Strict Adherence… I have no problem with the system. What I do have a problem with is allowing a defense to dictate to the offense in any weight, shape, or form. For example, against Cal, it was my opinion that Texas needed to base nearly the entire game plan on running the football. For example, the system allows for quick passes to the flat when cushions are given to the receivers, which made me wonder, why weren’t there more perimeter runs? I’ve seen Gilbert-Mattox scheme various perimeter runs at prior stops, why not against an opponent that simply could not match the size and force of the Texas run game? That will need to change and I hope we begin seeing more perimeter runs, think sweep and what I’d hoped for against Cal, G-Lead. Get the ‘bigs’ outside and leading against small linebackers and safeties.

    Holding Back… This one’s not a big deal, as the Texas offense hasn’t needed to show a lot. It’s main strength is the run game and as such, I think the focus remains there. As I mention above, if that’s to be the case, I’d love to see a couple more run game wrinkles. For example, it’s my opinion that Gilbert-Mattox should scheme more jet-motion into the game plan, simultaneously attack both the perimeter and the middle of the front more often. Also, Gilbert hasn’t tagged many running back swing passes at this point. Again, defenses are yielding space to the flat, in order to stay over the top of the Longhorns speedy receivers. This can be punished and you get the fun of watching defensive backs come up and stop FOREWARRENED. Say it with me, BIG PEOPLE BEAT UP LITTLE PEOPLE. Lastly, attack the middle of the field. Expect to see a core concept emerge for accomplishing just that. I suspect it’ll be a Dig-Drag concept, one they ran multiple times during the spring game.

    Overall… I think the offense has been executed well, but the goal remains eventual dominance. If they continue to improve in all facets, that will come.

    [TFB]


    Amen!
     
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  25. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    Believe it or not, I almost hope they don't. Our performance in revenge games has not been impressive. BYU and Cal immediately come to mind.
     
  26. ViperHorn

    ViperHorn 10,000+ Posts

    but above all Gundy is a man - just ask him.
     
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  27. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    He's 50...almost.
     
  28. wadster

    wadster 5,000+ Posts

    That defensive holding on Poona still pisses me off to no end. I hope he gets 3 sacks.
     
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  29. SabreHorn

    SabreHorn 10,000+ Posts

    I'm glad you guys know Mike Gundy so well. I only wish we had had a coach at Texas that cared enough about his players to defend any of them against a dumbass, Can't Understand Normal Thinking reporter, whose boss destroyed her career over her personal attack on a good kid having some problems not involving drugs or alcohol. If we had ever had a coach like that in the last thirty years, Strong would not be in Austin. That said, I would put Mike Gundy in my top five to replace Strong.
     
  30. horninchicago

    horninchicago 10,000+ Posts

    Ha, I don't recall anyone on here ever disagreeing with the reason for Gundy's rant, but it was the rant itself that deservedly gets "poked" fun at. For crissakes, as much as you say things like "Loserville", etc., I would think you would have a better grasp on sarcasm and humor.
     

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