NTEXES--kinda like the pot calling the kettle black, don't ya think Mr. Shorthorn fan.
You might want to look a little closer at the talent. Texas has 1 great receiver and 1 good one. Arkansas has the 3 or 4th ranked defense in the country with two of the best cornerbacks in the game. Ahmad Carrol and Lawrence Richardson. Your stud DT will be lined up against the #1 Offensive lineman in America--Shawn Andrews. Speaking of offense--the QB position is held by 3 year starter all SEC Matt Jones. You may remeber the guy in the backfield too---Cedric Cobbs? The guy that ran for over 150 yards and was named Cotton Bowl MVP his freshman year when they drilled Texas.
You might want to look a little closer at the talent. Texas has 1 great receiver and 1 good one. Arkansas has the 3 or 4th ranked defense in the country with two of the best cornerbacks in the game. Ahmad Carrol and Lawrence Richardson. Your stud DT will be lined up against the #1 Offensive lineman in America--Shawn Andrews. Speaking of offense--the QB position is held by 3 year starter all SEC Matt Jones. You may remeber the guy in the backfield too---Cedric Cobbs? The guy that ran for over 150 yards and was named Cotton Bowl MVP his freshman year when they drilled Texas.
Vincent Young will see some playing time.
Arkansas was given 4000 tickets.
Mack Brown is trying to get the point across to the players that Arkansas hates Texas as much as Oklahoma does. What else is new?
I'll try to update more but I have a lot of other things to look at.
IMO, what I feel is that this game comes down to the turnover battle, if Texas wins that is pretty much an easy cover. If Arkansas gets behind they are in trouble. Can Arkansas win? YES. I think Texas pulls away in the 2nd half, not a big wager for me unless I find out...
Arkansas was given 4000 tickets.
Mack Brown is trying to get the point across to the players that Arkansas hates Texas as much as Oklahoma does. What else is new?
I'll try to update more but I have a lot of other things to look at.
IMO, what I feel is that this game comes down to the turnover battle, if Texas wins that is pretty much an easy cover. If Arkansas gets behind they are in trouble. Can Arkansas win? YES. I think Texas pulls away in the 2nd half, not a big wager for me unless I find out...
the main thing that worries me is that we dont really care about Arkansas. They are a lot more fired up on the other side. No offense, but when you are 54-20 vs. it's hard to have the same emotion. We all saw what almost happened to OU last year, and I think that may be the difference, and we havent forgotten that Cotton Bowl. Mack may not see a good reason to stop fine tuning the offense late in the game, the fans wont mind and he is getting more and more support here.
You're right on two counts ATX
Arkansas is more fired up about this than Texas. And if Texas gets out to an early lead, if could be over for Arkansas. They're not a come-rom-behind team. One thing that I do know--you'll see a different offensive team from Ark. than the one you saw in the SECC game last year. You'll see more downfield passing and quick slants from Arkansas. The over may be the best bet in this game.
woooooooooo PIG SOOOOEEEEEEE!!!
I'll be back to take my lumps if we lose, but I'm still saying the Hogs win this one!
Arkansas is more fired up about this than Texas. And if Texas gets out to an early lead, if could be over for Arkansas. They're not a come-rom-behind team. One thing that I do know--you'll see a different offensive team from Ark. than the one you saw in the SECC game last year. You'll see more downfield passing and quick slants from Arkansas. The over may be the best bet in this game.
woooooooooo PIG SOOOOEEEEEEE!!!
I'll be back to take my lumps if we lose, but I'm still saying the Hogs win this one!
ATX --well said man. We all know Arkansas isnt going to win the SEC, so for them, a win against Texas would be the next best thing. Texas, for its part, isnt looking past anyone, however, its no secret that their success this year revolves around the OU game and its outcome. For UT, its another game closer to the second Saturday in October in Dallas. The Horns down sign at the Cotton Bowl THREE years ago is motivation? Maybe, but me thinks its more media hype than anything. Hell, everyone does that and they always have. That kind of motivation wont make it past opening kickoff. The key to the game in my opinion will be how Arkansas defends in red zone. Some stops here and I see a cover, but if Texas' offense converts chances into TD's, there's no way the Pigs can score enough to cover. Just my opinion. One more thing --those hats are still ridiculous!!
Longhorn
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NTexes--I'll take any amount you want to put up that Arkansas' special teams will not be outscored by Texas. You may want to check some stats during the next recess.
Longhorn--How dare you defile the Hoghat! They are a work of art. You're right though, Arkansas' defense has to make some stops to keep this one close, especially inside the 20. The X factor--Matt Jones at receiver will be the difference maker.
Longhorn--How dare you defile the Hoghat! They are a work of art. You're right though, Arkansas' defense has to make some stops to keep this one close, especially inside the 20. The X factor--Matt Jones at receiver will be the difference maker.
Texas grad here...
Would love to play my horns this week but a game to lay off for me. 13 is a scary number in this spot to me and with UT not being tested last week you never know what could happen. Do I think Cedric will be more effective on the ground, yes. Do I think Mock will get more passing plays, yes. The UT offense really did not see much action vs NM St, the defense/special teams anchored them.
I realize Ark DB's are special athletes, but I will take Roy, BJ, and Sloan any day one on one vs them.
Would love to play my horns this week but a game to lay off for me. 13 is a scary number in this spot to me and with UT not being tested last week you never know what could happen. Do I think Cedric will be more effective on the ground, yes. Do I think Mock will get more passing plays, yes. The UT offense really did not see much action vs NM St, the defense/special teams anchored them.
I realize Ark DB's are special athletes, but I will take Roy, BJ, and Sloan any day one on one vs them.
not sure of the gameplan, yet.
no way I take ARK, may not put much on Texas, I think the 2nd half will offer more value, I'll be at the game. Texas has the players at every key offensive position to bust this wide open, but I dont know how stupid the offensive coordinator is going to be this year. If he uses the pass to set up the run instead of the other way around...
no way I take ARK, may not put much on Texas, I think the 2nd half will offer more value, I'll be at the game. Texas has the players at every key offensive position to bust this wide open, but I dont know how stupid the offensive coordinator is going to be this year. If he uses the pass to set up the run instead of the other way around...
Here's my question...Can anyone trust Mac Brown laying points in a BIG Game. Make no bones about it, this is a big game. I don't see UT making as many big plays as they did versus outmanned NMSU team. Remember for the first 25 minutes of the game NMSU moved the ball at will against UT. I am working on the angle here but the offense for UT was a lot more than "Vanilla".
Remember that NMSU had 7 fumbles (lost 3) and 3 picks. UT scored close to 31 points because of TO by the opponent. Can you count on that with Arkansas?
WinOne!!
Remember that NMSU had 7 fumbles (lost 3) and 3 picks. UT scored close to 31 points because of TO by the opponent. Can you count on that with Arkansas?
WinOne!!
Texas was trying to establish the run vs NMST. They stuck with it for quite a while until NMST finally scored. NMST stacked the line and their front 7 are not bad. If the coaches are smart they will use the passing game early to loosen up the defense. With Selvin Young, and Cedric Benson to use in the flat or on screens, and Roy Williams, BJ Johnson etc as recievers there isnt a real good chance of ARK covering everyone. Chance Mock is a tough kid and can run, the team respects him quite a bit, and Vincent Young may be good for 14 himself. I;m just not sure of the gameplan.
A lot of those fumbles by NMST were absurd. It was wet. The picks were not a fluke. The DB's are good for Texas. Of course those passes were pretty bad by NMST, but they didnt throw much.
I'd like to hear what Arkansas is going to run. Option? I've seen Matt run it, and he's a decent glider, but I havent seen his arm recently. Thoughts?
A lot of those fumbles by NMST were absurd. It was wet. The picks were not a fluke. The DB's are good for Texas. Of course those passes were pretty bad by NMST, but they didnt throw much.
I'd like to hear what Arkansas is going to run. Option? I've seen Matt run it, and he's a decent glider, but I havent seen his arm recently. Thoughts?
