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[joseephuss]

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And that somehow makes you feel better? ROFL.

Wallace would have Texas in the top 25 and would have bridged to the young guys perfectly.

You assume that the previous coaching regime could have developed Bo Wallace. It is possible they would not have been able to do so.

 

[Doc50]

Finally! I'd like to say against a quality opponent but the Aggies seem to have given up on their season.

No fight in that team. I know Sumlin is better than that. He must be embarrassed.

Possibly the worst loss he's ever had.
I know the Tide was fired up, but I wonder if there's some other explanation behind A&M's failure to show up.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Possibly the worst loss he's ever had.
I know the Tide was fired up, but I wonder if there's some other explanation behind A&M's failure to show up.

I don't follow the Aggies but it seems their QB is an issue & I'll give him a pass because it can't be easy to follow Manziel.

They cannot tackle. The Tide has a good running game but the Aggies missed so many easy tackles.

Sumlin is good. For their fans I think he'll fix them.

 

[Doc50]

I don't feel very good about the W against ISU, much like Bama's distasteful win over the Hogs.

I really thought Strong would have the D playing smarter and tougher every week, but they took a big step backwards, and this was at home.

If the D can't play any better than that, they may not win any more games this year.

It's safe to say that Strong is on a short leash

 

[bounce]

It's safe to say that Strong is on a short leash

No, it isn't. He has as much job security as anyone in the country right now.

 

[trickblue]

Possibly the worst loss he's ever had.
I know the Tide was fired up, but I wonder if there's some other explanation behind A&M's failure to show up.

It is by far... he's never been shutout...

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

I don't think Strong is in trouble either.

I didn't see the Iowa State game so, as it was on LN and that's not offered where I live, but I suspect Texas had issues with the IS running game and the speed of their backs. Texas does much better, IMO, against power running schemes. Against speed guys, they seem to have more issues. That's probably more of a statement on the over all talent in the front Seven. Again, I didn't see the game so I have no idea if I'm close or not, as to what the issues were.

 

[Doc50]

No, it isn't. He has as much job security as anyone in the country right now.

Many of UT's biggest backers, like Red McCombs (for whom its business school is named) didn't want him in the first place, and don't think he is right for the job. While I absolutely agree with Strong's approach so far, it has not been universally popular, and he will need to show steady improvement in order to win over those influential doubters. He can't afford many steps backwards -- the Horns need to show that they're getting out of trouble......soon.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Perhaps Mr. McCombs needs to consider what poor shape Coach Brown left the program in when Coach Strong was hired.

That would put some perspective on it perhaps.

 

[Doomsday101]

Perhaps Mr. McCombs needs to consider what poor shape Coach Brown left the program in when Coach Strong was hired.

That would put some perspective on it perhaps.

Not all that bad they beat OU last season and were 5-2 at this stage.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Not all that bad they beat OU last season and were 5-2 at this stage.

I think that program was on a serious downward spiral. Being passed over by teams right there in Texas. He was allowed to resign & has a big cushy job with the university from what I've read. I liked the guy.

 

[Doomsday101]

I think that program was on a serious downward spiral. Being passed over by teams right there in Texas. He was allowed to resign & has a big cushy job with the university from what I've read. I liked the guy.

Strong has a lot to prove and I'm not impressed. I don't care that he hollers on the sideline means nothing. Rumor has it Mack will be back on the sidelines next season and very well could be Florida.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Strong has a lot to prove and I'm not impressed. I don't care that he hollers on the sideline means nothing. Rumor has it Mack will be back on the sidelines next season and very well could be Florida.

Didn't their current coach come from Mack's staff? I would think they'd look elsewhere.

 

[Doomsday101]

Didn't their current coach come from Mack's staff? I would think they'd look elsewhere.

Yes and they may but I think Mack will be back on the sidelines before long

 

[joseephuss]

Not all that bad they beat OU last season and were 5-2 at this stage.

Texas looked worse than their record indicated last season in my opinion.

 

[Doomsday101]

Texas looked worse than their record indicated last season in my opinion.

I'm just not impressed with Strong.

 

[Doc50]

I'm just not impressed with Strong.

Was really disappointed in the defense on Saturday. One of the knocks on Mac was that the team was undisciplined, and they did not play with max concentration and effort. For all the changes that may need to happen, that's one that is possible to do fairly quickly, especially after after all the terminations.

But I saw more of the same against ISU. Even after a reportedly aggressive halftime rant by Strong, the D did not play any more inspired or intensely or intelligently. Gave up way too many ypc.

We'll see how it goes -- could be some personnel changes coming on D.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

The UT QB reminds me very much of what I remember of Vince Young.

 

[Doc50]

The UT QB reminds me very much of what I remember of Vince Young.

Yeah, and about that intelligent.

This team reminds me of the high school game I attended last night - lots of inexperience, poor technique, and mistakes.

Looks like we're 2 years away from being solid.

 

[BoysFan4ever]

Yeah, and about that intelligent.

This team reminds me of the high school game I attended last night - lots of inexperience, poor technique, and mistakes.

Looks like we're 2 years away from being solid.

Patience. Just be patient. He has skills but he's not polished at all.