POLL So, Which Texas Team Had the Worst Week 1?

[Codaxx]

I blame our 7 on 7 in the high schools. It is great at developing QBs, WRs and DBs that can cover. But the DBs and LBs lose their tackling skills because they just touch 'em.

JMO.

It's the attitude. Texans worship HS football. They out these kids on pedestals. Kids get way over hyped and heads get swollen. From pop warner to HS the coaches are recruiting kids from out of district. Texans want to win, they aren't as interested in competing

 

[Codaxx]

Houston should not be in the poll. It is just inappropriate. That is real. We are talking about a sport that is a great distraction to life, not life itself. I have A&M. Baylor is brutal, but we all know the tree in a forest axoim. Texas had an epic fail. A&M was set to be the prime candidate to take advantage of that failure. Instead of Texas dominating the news, A&M matched and the collapse. Then a member of the board of directors came out and said they need to fire Sumlin. Opportunity blown.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Choke jobs are bad but I think level of competition matters.

Yes it does.

And one would have to logically conclude that A&M and UCLA are just about even teams.

Yes, and Baylor literally has an FCS roster right now, so to my mind, they were just about even with Liberty...another private Baptist school with an even larger enrollment.

 

[BTHOtu]

On a bright note (for them) TAMU Commerce beat my alma mater by one point on Friday



... so there's that.

so my alma meter beat your alma meter

 

[BTHOtu]

the bright side is that we could all relax and enjoy the rest of the season now.

 

[BTHOtu]

a lot of our problems have to do with coaching and the scheme. We can "3rd and Chavis" all we want but when your offense is only on the field for two minutes at a time your defense is going to be gassed, especially in the secondary. That has been A&M's problem since Sumlin took over. The first couple of seasons our offense would just out score everyone, the defense would get gassed and give up a lot of points in the second half. Spread teams work well in HS and lower-tiered College but not so much on the highest level for that very reason. Even great defenses will wear out in the fourth quarter when the other side has TOP advantage.

 

[BTHOtu]

And that could the the root of the problem with most texas teams right now.

 

[DJ]

Houston, followed by Baylor and A & M.

 

[BTHOtu]

I'll give Houston a pass considering the circumstances

 

[Codaxx]

a lot of our problems have to do with coaching and the scheme. We can "3rd and Chavis" all we want but when your offense is only on the field for two minutes at a time your defense is going to be gassed, especially in the secondary. That has been A&M's problem since Sumlin took over. The first couple of seasons our offense would just out score everyone, the defense would get gassed and give up a lot of points in the second half. Spread teams work well in HS and lower-tiered College but not so much on the highest level for that very reason. Even great defenses will wear out in the fourth quarter when the other side has TOP advantage.

You need to let Dabo and Meyer know about this theory

 

[Wild Turkey]

Baylor lost to Liberty.
They are staring at a horrific season of epic porportions.

Everyone else has at least a shot to salvage something out of the season.

 

[tnapucco]

Gog loves Liberty more than Baylol. He smote them, verily. You know you done fucked up good when Gog is at the sports ook in Vegas putting cash on your opponent to cover the spread.

 

[Clayton]

Yes, and Baylor literally has an FCS roster right now, so to my mind, they were just about even with Liberty...another private Baptist school with an even larger enrollment.

Yeah, power 5 doesn't mean much if you can't recruit.

I thought about picking Texas just because they're Texas.

 

[Used 2 B Hu]

Gog loves Liberty more than Baylol. He smote them, verily. You know you done fucked up good when Gog is at the sports ook in Vegas putting cash on your opponent to cover the spread.

Heathen, be silent!!!

 

[Phantom]

Not too surprised at Texas, so I have to go with ATM.

 

[Sgt Brutus]

I say Texas be cause they had the most hype coming into this season and lost to Maryland after a crazy game. A home opener ruined by Maryland.
A&M comes close by blowing a 34 points lead, but at this point it's about par for Chavis and Sumlin. Also not in front of all their fans.

Texas school will rebound but it may be a long year. Will that young coach at Texas Tech step up? or is it another 4 win season?

 

[Deep Creek]

You need to let Dabo and Meyer know about this theory

Yep. If you get studs, you can run any damned scheme you want.

 

[trojanfan12]

Goddamn. I cant believe I missed a 35 point comeback last night

Meh, it was only 34 points. Pretty run of the mill. You didn't miss much. lol

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

A&M probably wins the crowd after the Regent melted down on twitter.

The regent publically went bezerk and made it clear he was going to try and remove Sumlin...

That changed the whole narrative.

If Sumlin doesnt have any job security, then all those recruits are open season for the schools A&M recruits against.

OU, UT, TCU, LSU, OSU, BAMA, BAYLOR, OLE MISS all have coaches with near 100% job security because of long term winning or a 1st year coach usually given at least 3-5 years minimum.

Only Arky or TTU might have less job security.

 

[BTHOtu]

You need to let Dabo and Meyer know about this theory

I've watched those offenses play and they can slow the temp down when needed. I also see our QB taking snaps with 20 seconds on the play clock almost every play. Slow down, huddle, or just stand there. Snap the ball with 1-2 seconds left and UCLA wouldn't have had the last two drives.

The other issue is play calling. Two RB's averaging 7-8 yards per carry and in the second half there were several three-and-outs when the running game was still working. Run for 5, run for 4, pass for 0, punt. Pass for 0, pass for 0, run for 8, punt. Pass for 0, run for 7, pass for 0 + sack for loss, punt. Put the defense right back out there.