Trainwreck20
| Favorite team: | Texas  |
| Location: | Austin |
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| Number of Posts: | 12 |
| Registered on: | 8/21/2019 |
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re: How bad is OU?
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 10/7/24 at 12:14 pm
It doesn't really matter in this game, it will be much more competitive than it is 'supposed' to be.
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re: Take-away from a Longhorn fan
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/8/19 at 7:09 pm
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I don’t understand the cramps whining. Texas wasn’t trying to go fast. Faking injury is only an issue when teams are trying to snap the ball within 10 seconds.
Ehlinger was “off” because he was under duress.
Not whining at all! I think it helped UT, it just seemed like an incredibly odd mistake for the LSU staff to make.
Oddly, I though he threw well under pressure. Some of his long throws he had very little, though. LSU made a good decision to contain him as opposed to blitzing, but he could have made LSU pay a few times and didn't
Take-away from a Longhorn fan
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/8/19 at 6:57 pm
First off, great game/great win by LSU. Both teams came to play but LSU is inarguably the better team. Observations from the opposite sideline:
- Burrows was the man. Receivers did the work to get open, but he almost always found them (many times while facing pressure) and always put it on the money.
- The cramps thing was odd. I see the statement on here that the team opted not to IV at halftime 'as they normally do'. Why in sweet Jesus' name would you pick a game like this to not do that even though it is 'normal'? It could easily have cost LSU the game under slightly different circumstances.
- Our DBs are young/inexperienced and were burned something awful. I presume your receivers are good. I can't say how much of their success should be credited to each party. I will be interested to see how they do against better corners.
- Ehlinger was off on the long ball last night, which is not unusual, unfortunately. I really like him, but it just isn't his best area. To win that game, we really needed him to be on the money more of the time deep. Too many times the receivers had to slow-up or were overthrown and LSU corners were too good for that.
- I am surprised our offense could sustain as many long drives as they did. I am interested to see if our O-line is that much improved from last year or if it was a fluke of the heat/up-for-the-game effect/whatever. I would love to credit our power offense, but it could be a concern for LSU, as well.
- Damn, that onside kick almost recovery could have been the highlight of the week!
- We miss Lil' Jordan Humphrey, who is currently on the scout team for the Saints, I think. I know he is slow as hell, but he is a gamer, get him playing. If not, could we have him back?
PS I actually thought the officiating was about as good as it gets in college. Both roughing the QBs could have been called or not called, but nothing unreasonable. Receivers/backs were allowed the right amount of contact. All the reviews seem to be correct. There was one LSU reception that looked like it hit the ground, but LSU snapped it too quick for review (not officiating fault, really). And I have never seen a forum where both fan bases don't have people screaming about 'missed holding calls everywhere!'
- Burrows was the man. Receivers did the work to get open, but he almost always found them (many times while facing pressure) and always put it on the money.
- The cramps thing was odd. I see the statement on here that the team opted not to IV at halftime 'as they normally do'. Why in sweet Jesus' name would you pick a game like this to not do that even though it is 'normal'? It could easily have cost LSU the game under slightly different circumstances.
- Our DBs are young/inexperienced and were burned something awful. I presume your receivers are good. I can't say how much of their success should be credited to each party. I will be interested to see how they do against better corners.
- Ehlinger was off on the long ball last night, which is not unusual, unfortunately. I really like him, but it just isn't his best area. To win that game, we really needed him to be on the money more of the time deep. Too many times the receivers had to slow-up or were overthrown and LSU corners were too good for that.
- I am surprised our offense could sustain as many long drives as they did. I am interested to see if our O-line is that much improved from last year or if it was a fluke of the heat/up-for-the-game effect/whatever. I would love to credit our power offense, but it could be a concern for LSU, as well.
- Damn, that onside kick almost recovery could have been the highlight of the week!
- We miss Lil' Jordan Humphrey, who is currently on the scout team for the Saints, I think. I know he is slow as hell, but he is a gamer, get him playing. If not, could we have him back?
PS I actually thought the officiating was about as good as it gets in college. Both roughing the QBs could have been called or not called, but nothing unreasonable. Receivers/backs were allowed the right amount of contact. All the reviews seem to be correct. There was one LSU reception that looked like it hit the ground, but LSU snapped it too quick for review (not officiating fault, really). And I have never seen a forum where both fan bases don't have people screaming about 'missed holding calls everywhere!'
re: #6 LSU 45 @ #9 Texas 38 Final - ABC
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/7/19 at 10:33 pm
What was up with the cramps? There was something like 10 LSU players cramping up and I know they know how to keep them hydrated. Honestly, that had to help UT a ton when LSU was down players when they needed them.
re: #6 LSU 45 @ #9 Texas 38 Final - ABC
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/7/19 at 10:31 pm
Damn good game, y'all. Burrows is ice and Utex CBs are...not good.
re: Does it seem like the national narrative is that Ehlinger will be able to win this game
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/6/19 at 3:15 pm
Do you expect the TV powers to come out and say "LSU will likely dominate, don't bother watching"? They have done their best to find an interesting angle and Ehlinger is the best they could come up with...
That said, Texas has no chance if Ehlinger doesn't have an exceptional game.
That said, Texas has no chance if Ehlinger doesn't have an exceptional game.
re: Welcome all LSU Fans!
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/6/19 at 2:53 pm
There are LSU colors popping up everywhere. A couple in the building I work in and saw a couple more in purple and gold at lunch today. Pennants here and there around town/on cars. There is a decent size tiger alum community around town.
The temperature is 102 in the afternoon, but down to 99 at KO with a bit of a breeze and falling to around 90 during the game. Bring at least a little bit of straight water to your tailgate...
The temperature is 102 in the afternoon, but down to 99 at KO with a bit of a breeze and falling to around 90 during the game. Bring at least a little bit of straight water to your tailgate...
re: Texas lurkers, fill me in
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/4/19 at 8:52 pm
LSU should be more than a 4 pt favorite (I think that is the spread?), but I guess TX gets a few for playing at home. Still, even without looking at specific strengths or weaknesses, LSU has way more experience across the board. I have no clue why TX is ranked in the top 10 and I am a fan of the team/coach. It just doesn't make sense.
Of course, I think we CAN win - our CBs need to have improved a lot from the first game. Our D did not show really any of the pressure D looks, so maybe they can generate quite a bit more? Offensively, It all comes down to giving Ehl time to work and, unlike last week, he will have to be a bigger part of the running game. The lack of a real 2nd running back is going to really hurt.
UT has a lot of talent, just very little experience. Perhaps the grow up in a hurry....
Of course, I think we CAN win - our CBs need to have improved a lot from the first game. Our D did not show really any of the pressure D looks, so maybe they can generate quite a bit more? Offensively, It all comes down to giving Ehl time to work and, unlike last week, he will have to be a bigger part of the running game. The lack of a real 2nd running back is going to really hurt.
UT has a lot of talent, just very little experience. Perhaps the grow up in a hurry....
re: How chippy is it gonna be in austin between fans??
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 9/3/19 at 9:06 am
The fans aren't known for being physically confrontational. If you go down to dirty 6th, sure, you can instigate a fight no problem - but that is true any weekend with or without a game and regardless of your affiliation.
re: LSU@Texas most in-demand ticket in CFB
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 8/21/19 at 2:17 pm
I assume a purple dress, although a people dress sounds...different :D.
You will have the sun in your face for a bit until it falls below the upper deck, but with the 6:30 kickoff, that shouldn't be long. Sunset is 7:30 or 8, probably, and it will be covered by the West deck sometime before that.
As for lower rows - you really don't want to be in the first 5 or 10, I would guess. I am in Row 21 and that works well for me, I wouldn't want to be too much lower. You are toward the end of the field and don't really want sideline traffic in your way.
You will have the sun in your face for a bit until it falls below the upper deck, but with the 6:30 kickoff, that shouldn't be long. Sunset is 7:30 or 8, probably, and it will be covered by the West deck sometime before that.
As for lower rows - you really don't want to be in the first 5 or 10, I would guess. I am in Row 21 and that works well for me, I wouldn't want to be too much lower. You are toward the end of the field and don't really want sideline traffic in your way.
re: Finally bought my ticket to UT LSU
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 8/21/19 at 1:46 pm
Lol, let him wear aggie gear and confuse the hell out of everyone. They will most likely just assume he didn't know what game he was going to.
You may surprise the seller, but most likely he will get over it pretty quick; if not, most of his tailgate crew will and it won't be a big deal. And cheer your heart out at the game, but don't be an arse directly to him.
You may surprise the seller, but most likely he will get over it pretty quick; if not, most of his tailgate crew will and it won't be a big deal. And cheer your heart out at the game, but don't be an arse directly to him.
re: LSU@Texas most in-demand ticket in CFB
Posted by Trainwreck20 on 8/21/19 at 1:30 pm
Section 27 is really a pretty good area for a evening/night game. It is centered somewhere around the 20 or 25 yard line, east side/north end zone. Not a student section, lots of lettermen/alum plus quite a few 'opponents' due to re-sale of lettermen tickets and such. The middle rows are better than the lower rows in those sections.
Not as many obnoxious or drunk people as the student sections, but not the 'old fogey' section, either.
(PS It is where my tickets are :cheers: )
Not as many obnoxious or drunk people as the student sections, but not the 'old fogey' section, either.
(PS It is where my tickets are :cheers: )
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