So following that analogy, did not Herman show himself to be the much more capable coach when he beat Riley last year who had more talent drafted into the NFL than Texas? The problem is we have not seen enough head to head games yet. If you look at the overall record, it is filled with streaks.
I have seen college kids asked to perform at an NFL level, but it is indisputable that Texas has more talent at DB top to bottom than anyone else. This year in particular, Texas has been forced to play incoming freshmen who while talented, are relatively under developed and have had little coaching in practice. Blame the coaches if you must, but I see circumstances tilting the field against Texas a little bit.
2019 OU game, yes. Other games, not so definitive.
It is not an adequate sample, especially given the starting points of the two programs over that period. Texas is much closer to parity now than any time since 2008.
Well, Bobby Collins set a pretty low standard for cheating of the field. And while Bob Stoops did not get caught red handed, there were jobs at booster businesses where the player did not have to show up to get paid. Nod to Mack on this one, and Strong also.
I think this is a technique thing that could be solved partially by better coaching. If a player is full body-on against an opposing player, than holding is difficult to see. This is most evident in LOS interior lineman play.
If the victimized player can suddenly create a little separation, then the victim's jersey will illustrate who has the offending grasp. I am thinking a little more ballet and drama coaching needed here.
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