The Red River Blowout* will be painted red and white. It's going to start slow, maybe even see a quick Texas score, and then the onslaught will begin.
You are tight-roping an ice pond in July if you honestly believe in Texas and the points. This is quite the overrated team this year.
STILL don't believe in Colt McCoy...does Texas?
Drizzle, your statement UT is quite overrated is just plain wrong. UT has actually been under the radar the first five games. Also, ignoring what McCoy has done so far is just plain stupid. He is playing QB as well as anyone in the country.
Texas will certainly have to play lights out to win this game but you people who think they don't belong on the same field as OU are not giving credit where credit is due. Just look at all the team stats and you will see two very evenly matched teams. You also must have short memories since you have apparently already forgotten about Oregon State and Mississippi and even Army last Saturday.
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Quote Originally Posted by ThaDrizzle77:
The Red River Blowout* will be painted red and white. It's going to start slow, maybe even see a quick Texas score, and then the onslaught will begin.
You are tight-roping an ice pond in July if you honestly believe in Texas and the points. This is quite the overrated team this year.
STILL don't believe in Colt McCoy...does Texas?
Drizzle, your statement UT is quite overrated is just plain wrong. UT has actually been under the radar the first five games. Also, ignoring what McCoy has done so far is just plain stupid. He is playing QB as well as anyone in the country.
Texas will certainly have to play lights out to win this game but you people who think they don't belong on the same field as OU are not giving credit where credit is due. Just look at all the team stats and you will see two very evenly matched teams. You also must have short memories since you have apparently already forgotten about Oregon State and Mississippi and even Army last Saturday.
I dunno--all signs point to OU wrs/te vs. UT pass defense and OU 14 pt win.
but when you look at the game closer, these are 2 very evenly matched teams. TX line play is leagues better than last year (when they lost to a fumble on the 2 yd line late), and the LBs are one of the top units in the country. DBs are untested, but so are OUs---OU has played an average of 82nd in the country in regards to pass offense. neither team has a dynamic run game. Colt seems 10x better than last year too and Bradford hasn't had a lick of pressure on him all year.
Muschamp is 1-0 vs. Stoops and he could make a statement here.
OU's TE could be the difference in this game...TX does not match up well here.
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I dunno--all signs point to OU wrs/te vs. UT pass defense and OU 14 pt win.
but when you look at the game closer, these are 2 very evenly matched teams. TX line play is leagues better than last year (when they lost to a fumble on the 2 yd line late), and the LBs are one of the top units in the country. DBs are untested, but so are OUs---OU has played an average of 82nd in the country in regards to pass offense. neither team has a dynamic run game. Colt seems 10x better than last year too and Bradford hasn't had a lick of pressure on him all year.
Muschamp is 1-0 vs. Stoops and he could make a statement here.
OU's TE could be the difference in this game...TX does not match up well here.
I've attended this game the last 25 years and the game gets played and coached so much differently than any other game these two teams will play all year. It took Mack Brown longer to figure it out than Bob Stoops, but it's still a field position, protect the ball, ball control game. It has been forever.
The Longhorns D under Muschamp has been a bend but don't break team all year. The secondary is young but not many plays have gotten behind them. On Saturday, CU got over the top once on a trick play and Orakpo was step for step with Scott all the way down the field and the pass barely was completed. Arkansas didn't get over the top the whole game. Neither team is great but those are BCS conference teams with BCS conference talent.
OU's offense has been explosive but I can guarantee you Murray and Co. get a minimum of 25 carries and Bradford will dink and dunk. The Longhorn front 7 is too good for 5 step drops and 50+ yard pass plays that OU converted against Baylor and the rest of the cupcakes that OU has played.
The two differences between the teams that no one has pointed out...
1. The OU D has given up a lot more points to the same level of competition.
2. The Texas special teams are infinitely better. Place kicking, punting, and Cosby returning kicks makes for rock solid special teams play. Again, the is ALWAYS a field position game.
Finally, the Longhorns come into this game flying under the radar all year...getting no respect the first 5 weeks and even less the week leading up to the game. With everyone telling Bradford and OU how great they are, they might come in just a little over confident. The last time a Mack Brown team was in this situation, they stood toe to toe with the two-time National Champions and absorbed ever punch they could throw. Then they won it on the final possession.
This game will end very similarly...on the last possession, probably on a field goal. This one will be closer and lower scoring than you think.
Texas 24, OU 21
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You're all idiots...
I've attended this game the last 25 years and the game gets played and coached so much differently than any other game these two teams will play all year. It took Mack Brown longer to figure it out than Bob Stoops, but it's still a field position, protect the ball, ball control game. It has been forever.
The Longhorns D under Muschamp has been a bend but don't break team all year. The secondary is young but not many plays have gotten behind them. On Saturday, CU got over the top once on a trick play and Orakpo was step for step with Scott all the way down the field and the pass barely was completed. Arkansas didn't get over the top the whole game. Neither team is great but those are BCS conference teams with BCS conference talent.
OU's offense has been explosive but I can guarantee you Murray and Co. get a minimum of 25 carries and Bradford will dink and dunk. The Longhorn front 7 is too good for 5 step drops and 50+ yard pass plays that OU converted against Baylor and the rest of the cupcakes that OU has played.
The two differences between the teams that no one has pointed out...
1. The OU D has given up a lot more points to the same level of competition.
2. The Texas special teams are infinitely better. Place kicking, punting, and Cosby returning kicks makes for rock solid special teams play. Again, the is ALWAYS a field position game.
Finally, the Longhorns come into this game flying under the radar all year...getting no respect the first 5 weeks and even less the week leading up to the game. With everyone telling Bradford and OU how great they are, they might come in just a little over confident. The last time a Mack Brown team was in this situation, they stood toe to toe with the two-time National Champions and absorbed ever punch they could throw. Then they won it on the final possession.
This game will end very similarly...on the last possession, probably on a field goal. This one will be closer and lower scoring than you think.
gwarner- i'm of pretty similar opinion. won't be at the game this year (went last year) as i'm going to the cocktail party in a few weeks to continue my college rivalry tour.
texas is just flying so low on the radar this year and the teams are pretty evenly matched. it will all come down to turnovers. every year it seems to do that.
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gwarner- i'm of pretty similar opinion. won't be at the game this year (went last year) as i'm going to the cocktail party in a few weeks to continue my college rivalry tour.
texas is just flying so low on the radar this year and the teams are pretty evenly matched. it will all come down to turnovers. every year it seems to do that.
I seriously doubt the horns can beat OU, it's just a question of how much the Texas will loose by.
People keep mentioning about how close last year's game was, but if you look closer and compare you will see that last year's Texas team is better than this year. While last year's OU team is weaker than this year. Add that with the fact OU has been executing their no huddle flawlessly.
Texas's D line is good, but OU has a stable of backs that can do a lot of damage and can line up quickly in multiple formation for their no huddle, without a need for substitution.
rat - Although you claim to attend the RRS for the past 25 yrs, you're exposing yourself a longhorn homer and the idiot. You're saying OU has been playing cupcakes? have you looked at the horn's schedule lately?
Texas OOC schedule = Fl Atlantic, UTEP, Rice and Arkansas OU OOC = Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Washington, TCU
I think that's hardly a comparison. The cupcake is with Texas.
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I seriously doubt the horns can beat OU, it's just a question of how much the Texas will loose by.
People keep mentioning about how close last year's game was, but if you look closer and compare you will see that last year's Texas team is better than this year. While last year's OU team is weaker than this year. Add that with the fact OU has been executing their no huddle flawlessly.
Texas's D line is good, but OU has a stable of backs that can do a lot of damage and can line up quickly in multiple formation for their no huddle, without a need for substitution.
rat - Although you claim to attend the RRS for the past 25 yrs, you're exposing yourself a longhorn homer and the idiot. You're saying OU has been playing cupcakes? have you looked at the horn's schedule lately?
Texas OOC schedule = Fl Atlantic, UTEP, Rice and Arkansas OU OOC = Chattanooga, Cincinnati, Washington, TCU
I think that's hardly a comparison. The cupcake is with Texas.
TCU had the best Defense in the Nation at the time and look what OU did to them. OK pull off the dog in the 2nd half and didn't even score. OU have the best O-Line in the country as well, they will give Bradford time to throw. OU will beat the horn by 10+. The only thing you have to worry is by how much by 4th quarter since you'll be afraid of a backdoor cover by Texas.
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TCU had the best Defense in the Nation at the time and look what OU did to them. OK pull off the dog in the 2nd half and didn't even score. OU have the best O-Line in the country as well, they will give Bradford time to throw. OU will beat the horn by 10+. The only thing you have to worry is by how much by 4th quarter since you'll be afraid of a backdoor cover by Texas.
please texas is a better team here .....just like geogia was better than alabama ......like oaklahoma could not lose to Boise st .....i was on the winning side both times .......and ill tell you Texas wins this SU
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please texas is a better team here .....just like geogia was better than alabama ......like oaklahoma could not lose to Boise st .....i was on the winning side both times .......and ill tell you Texas wins this SU
Weren't a bunch of you on Colorado last weekend on the upset???
Guys, not just being biased, I would fade my team if I had to, but I don't think it's necessary here! This Texas team is much better than even Mack Brown thought. Colt McCoy looks like a totally different qb than the past two years. Their defense looked rocky at first, but they are getting better every week. The only reason their pass defense looks bad at times is because they're kicking everyone's ass so bad that the other team does nothing but air it out in hopes of a lucky play! OU is OU and is without a doubt very talented, but Texas looks like they are on a mission! I'll wait, because no doubt I'm on TX ML!
BOL, everyone!!
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Weren't a bunch of you on Colorado last weekend on the upset???
Guys, not just being biased, I would fade my team if I had to, but I don't think it's necessary here! This Texas team is much better than even Mack Brown thought. Colt McCoy looks like a totally different qb than the past two years. Their defense looked rocky at first, but they are getting better every week. The only reason their pass defense looks bad at times is because they're kicking everyone's ass so bad that the other team does nothing but air it out in hopes of a lucky play! OU is OU and is without a doubt very talented, but Texas looks like they are on a mission! I'll wait, because no doubt I'm on TX ML!
everybody knows okla +7 or more is a suckers bet... These two teams are very comparable and playing in neutral territory... I'm not saying texas will cover this game cause I think it's impossible to be correct everytime even if you were on the right side... When it comes to these types of games the win goes to the team that prepares better and plays with more heart... in my eyes even teams... I'll take the one getting seven points!!
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everybody knows okla +7 or more is a suckers bet... These two teams are very comparable and playing in neutral territory... I'm not saying texas will cover this game cause I think it's impossible to be correct everytime even if you were on the right side... When it comes to these types of games the win goes to the team that prepares better and plays with more heart... in my eyes even teams... I'll take the one getting seven points!!
I think Texas has been underhyped this year (which is rare) and that plays to their advantage. PLUS, Colt has been playing like a madman - he has improved so much. Texas will keep this close I think.
Also, I think the under will be a good play as I see the total being set pretty high - well, at least high enough to make the under the play - whoever mentioned on here that ball control and field position are the key was right on and that makes this...an under.
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I think Texas has been underhyped this year (which is rare) and that plays to their advantage. PLUS, Colt has been playing like a madman - he has improved so much. Texas will keep this close I think.
Also, I think the under will be a good play as I see the total being set pretty high - well, at least high enough to make the under the play - whoever mentioned on here that ball control and field position are the key was right on and that makes this...an under.
I use to live in Ft. Worth and would go to the game every year. The way the game is played and coached is different then your regular rivalry game. Both teams have a chance to win this game, and it is going to come down to the final drive. OU wins by 4 stopping UT on the final drive.
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I use to live in Ft. Worth and would go to the game every year. The way the game is played and coached is different then your regular rivalry game. Both teams have a chance to win this game, and it is going to come down to the final drive. OU wins by 4 stopping UT on the final drive.
1. I never claimed to not be a Texas homer...I am, unabashedly. If you need a dictionary to understand what that means, let me know. However, being a homer doesn't mean that I don't understand how this game is played. I've watched it live 25 years in a row. More often than not, it's ball control, ball possession, and field position. I think Mack finally gets that and the Texas offense is better suited for all of those things. Last week they were +14 minutes in time of possession.
2. Although I did refer to OU's schedule as "cupcakes," I also acknowledged that Texas and OU have played similar opponents in my following statement. Sagarin has OU's schedule rated 80 and Texas' schedule at 89. The points are OU would not have as easy a time with the big plays over the top like they did against Baylor et al and that they seemed to have allowed more points to the weaker teams than Texas has.
Again, I think these teams are really even. I think OU comes in with the media fawning all over them for 6 weeks and gets punched right in the mouth early in the game. From there it's game on and we've all seen what happens to teams that realize they are in for a dog fight when they weren't expecting it. I think the pressure, both game and defensive, gets to Bradford and the collar starts to tighten a little. I remember the Fiesta Bowl last year when West Viriginia came in getting no respect. They were flying all over the place and Bradford had a terrible game.
This won't be a "stand in the pocket and have a sandwich" game like the first 5 this year have been.
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tag...you're the idiot...
1. I never claimed to not be a Texas homer...I am, unabashedly. If you need a dictionary to understand what that means, let me know. However, being a homer doesn't mean that I don't understand how this game is played. I've watched it live 25 years in a row. More often than not, it's ball control, ball possession, and field position. I think Mack finally gets that and the Texas offense is better suited for all of those things. Last week they were +14 minutes in time of possession.
2. Although I did refer to OU's schedule as "cupcakes," I also acknowledged that Texas and OU have played similar opponents in my following statement. Sagarin has OU's schedule rated 80 and Texas' schedule at 89. The points are OU would not have as easy a time with the big plays over the top like they did against Baylor et al and that they seemed to have allowed more points to the weaker teams than Texas has.
Again, I think these teams are really even. I think OU comes in with the media fawning all over them for 6 weeks and gets punched right in the mouth early in the game. From there it's game on and we've all seen what happens to teams that realize they are in for a dog fight when they weren't expecting it. I think the pressure, both game and defensive, gets to Bradford and the collar starts to tighten a little. I remember the Fiesta Bowl last year when West Viriginia came in getting no respect. They were flying all over the place and Bradford had a terrible game.
This won't be a "stand in the pocket and have a sandwich" game like the first 5 this year have been.
I have been thinking OU in this game all year; Stoops just seems to have Texas number... but, IF I can get Texas +7.5, I am going to have to change my mind and take the Longhorns here.
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I have been thinking OU in this game all year; Stoops just seems to have Texas number... but, IF I can get Texas +7.5, I am going to have to change my mind and take the Longhorns here.
OU has received more attention than Texas from ESPN and I think this will sway bettors. I am waiting for the hook and taking the Horns but I think OU will win a squeaker.
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OU has received more attention than Texas from ESPN and I think this will sway bettors. I am waiting for the hook and taking the Horns but I think OU will win a squeaker.
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