Texas to the Alamo Bowl

Discussion in 'On The Field' started by El Torito, Dec 8, 2019.

  1. Phil Elliott

    Phil Elliott 2,500+ Posts

    Utes are 11-2. We are 7-5 and just removed our OC & DC. The last team we beat with a winning record was KState. Some 'fear', if thats what you want to call it, of this matchup does not seem unfounded to me.
     
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  2. nashhorn

    nashhorn 5,000+ Posts

    Totally agree.
     
  3. KBBAKER

    KBBAKER 500+ Posts

    Do we actually have players that think they're going to make it in the NFL? If so, that's comical.
     
  4. Statalyzer

    Statalyzer 10,000+ Posts

    Well, yes, but that was in November of 2018.
     
  5. Giovanni Jones

    Giovanni Jones 2,500+ Posts

    I call it "justified apprehension."
     
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  6. nashhorn

    nashhorn 5,000+ Posts

    I would say cautious optimism.
     
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  7. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Utah opens as 6.5-point favorites
     
  8. TEXnSEATTLE

    TEXnSEATTLE 1,000+ Posts

    how the hell do you remember that?!
     
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  9. TEXnSEATTLE

    TEXnSEATTLE 1,000+ Posts

    I would say I'm scared to death...this was the NUMBER FIVE team until late on Friday....we'll need to come prepared!!!
     
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  10. RainH2burntO

    RainH2burntO 2,500+ Posts

    We do have a much better QB in this one.
    Case was aweful in that game.
     
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  11. LonghornCatholic

    LonghornCatholic Deo Gratias

    Like last year, I guess I'm one of the few who ain't skerd.
     
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  12. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    No fear!! This is the perfect opportunity for the Horns to knock off a ranked opponent. It's time for this team to get over whatever butt hurt they have, get together as a team, and play harder than they have at any point this season. It's the last time some of these guys will wear the burnt orange, and a chance to go out a winner. So, bring on the Utes, beat them down and kick them in the face as we leave the stadium.
     
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  13. Htown77

    Htown77 5,000+ Posts

    I remember because in 2008 Utah went 13-0 and claimed it was not fair they were left out of consideration for the national title. However, we were supposed to play them and they dropped the game at the last minute. If they had played us, they would have had their chance to prove they belonged. Since they knew they had a shot at an undefeated season and likely would not beat us, they dropped us. The minute they dropped us, I felt no sympathy for them and felt they did not have a legitimate claim at the national title since they went the cowardly Joe Paterno 1969 Orange Bowl route.

    Had we played and likely beaten them, that quality win would very likely have put us ahead of OU in the BCS standings.

    So yes, I very much remember that BS that hurt us and want payback. #NeverForget

    (You also may have noticed from my posts in general that I remember a lot of Texas and college football minutia. :smile1:)
     
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  14. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    Yep! I remember Paterno didn't like Texas being the undisputed national champ, so, according to a story at the time, Paterno went a bought NC rings for his team. If he wanted a NC that badly, he should have manned up and played us in the Cotton Bowl.
     
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  15. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    You do, but it's all top quality stuff!
     
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  16. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    And our boys should take on the battle cry "You'll Remember The Alamo Bowl!" and then mud hole them...I mean, beat them like a redheaded stepchild! (Apologies to any of you that have or were redheaded stepchildren)
     
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  17. NorfolkVATiger

    NorfolkVATiger 100+ Posts

    And after the game Sam can say "We're baaaaaack!".

    Sorry that was too easy.
     
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  18. Vol Horn 4 Life

    Vol Horn 4 Life Good Bye To All The Rest!

    Didn't Rising portal to Utah?
     
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  19. ViperHorn

    ViperHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Yes
     
  20. Clean

    Clean 5,000+ Posts

    I was hoping we'd break the ice with aggy in the Texas Bowl. What better way to do it than in a meaningless bowl game. That rivalry will get restarted at some time whether fans from both schools like it or not.

    But, in college football, money talks. UT will fill the seats and improve TV ratings.
     
  21. El Sapo

    El Sapo Bevo's BFF

    The Alamo Bowl hasn't ever excited me because when we end up there it means our season has been a disappointment of some kind. As such, Utah neither scares nor worries me because I'd have to care about the game first.

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  22. Joe Fan

    Joe Fan 10,000+ Posts

    Jake Langi says he is "related to 4 players, 2 coaches and a recruiting assistant on the Utes squad"



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  23. #2is#1

    #2is#1 1,000+ Posts

    Utah’s running back is an absolute stud.
     
  24. zuckercanyon

    zuckercanyon 2,500+ Posts

    Wouldn't it be Charlie Brewer?
     
  25. X Misn Tx

    X Misn Tx 2,500+ Posts

    So Tom can help his record (in Vegas) with a close loss.
     
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  26. zuckercanyon

    zuckercanyon 2,500+ Posts

    If Texas beats the Utes (saw the Joe Pesci reference earlier, that was awesome), will they say they weren't ready for the game and were down because they missed the CFP?
     
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  27. BurntOrangeLH

    BurntOrangeLH 2,500+ Posts

    Why Texas should win the Alamo bowl as an underdog:

     
  28. Sangre Naranjada

    Sangre Naranjada 10,000+ Posts

    So is Okie State's. We dealt with him fairly well.
     
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  29. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    Yes, as I recall.
     
  30. BevoJoe

    BevoJoe 10,000+ Posts

    Yeah, and we don't need to schedule the aggys to do that.
     
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