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As much as I love Sark, everytime I hear the commentators talk about a 40 play script, I pour a drink and prepare myself for disappointment. I started to lose faith in it in the Washington playoff loss after there was no change until halftime in the tipped Quinn balls over the middle. After two games against Georgia and OSU, the script has to go in big games. Be a playcaller, not a screenwriter. Just my ordinary joe opinion.

Makes sense esp if auburn pries wells away. Hopefully we can hang on to him too

I’m not? I’m so crushed! Please, please, please keep course correcting me. I thrive on it!

They lost to central Michigan and let up 200+ rushing yards to central Michigan. I know you think you’re helping yourself, but you’re not.

How am I wrong? We looked fine for like 10 minutes and then pedestrian for the rest. The fact you can’t make an objective look and say that this offense is not good is insane.

View from the Cheap Seats Sputtering vs Sparty The San Jose State Spartans came to town and surprised most TEXAS fans and players with their very disciplined brand of football. They proved to be a better test than many expected, which might have been precisely what this team needed. It wasn’t always pretty all the time, it was a win, and it was much-needed reps for this young offense. At times, the Horns looked impressive, while at times, they showed why they have not been able to reach the next level of college football. This three-game stretch at home will be invaluable for the development of our young offense and players. Doesn’t mean it will always be pretty. Sark takes the ball for the kickoff to get Arch on the field, four plays, and a punt. Defense shows it hasn’t had enough coffee and gives up a 10-play drive ending in a missed FG. Offense responds with five plays and a punt. Oops, this isn’t the script. Defense forces a punt only to rough the kicker. No problem, the Defense forces another punt. We take the ball, run two plays; it’s 3rd and 6 from our end of the field. Sark lines’em up to spread Sparty’s D, Wingo runs a post from the wide side while Parker Livingstone runs a wheel route deep behind him, Arch with his best pass of the day so far, hits Parker in stride up the sideline, Sparty’s DB falls down, and 83 yards later, TEXAS on the board. Both sides of the Horns stand up strong to close out the 1st quarter and the opening 3 minutes of the 2nd, turning an interception and three forced fumbles into 21 points and a 28-7 lead going into halftime. Glass half empty It was not a complete football game. Texas would punt six times in the game. Give up an interception in the red zone and the fumble ending a really nice fourth quarter drive by the 2nd teamers. Arch continued to have problems with his mechanics. Those showed significant improvement from the Ohio State game. Arch was pressured in the red zone, his arm was hit as he tried to force a ball to his WRs, leading to his 2nd interception in 2 games. And there were some dropped passes. Perhaps the two most significant negatives in the game were the offensive line's blocking breakdowns and 12 penalties for over 100 yards. 2 of 12 on 3rd down ain’t getten’ the job done. Against better competition, this team must sustain drives. This team is still a work in progress. Glass Half Full The defense continues to be the strength of this team, setting up the offense with 4 short-field chances following turnovers. The offense capitalized on 3 of those turnovers, scoring touchdowns. Arch and Parker Livingstone’s work last year together is clearly paying dividends like most young quarterbacks. Arch continues to struggle with mechanics. He showed clear improvement from last week—some of his throws reminded fans why he is so hyped when he brings his A game. Transfer TE Jack Endries has made an early case for the Newcomer of the Year award. Excellent hands and route running. With Tre Wisner being held out, thought CJ Baxter flashed why we were so excited about him. Sark read the cheap seats and called ZERO QB rushes. Arch had a couple of excellent scrambles. We hope for the best with DeAndre Moore, otherwise no injuries. Plenty of “teaching moments in the game to “coach up” the team. Offensive Player of the Game Arch Manning- In a span of about 8 minutes, Arch threw four touchdown passes, each an excellent throw. In the 3rd quarter he would add a 20 yard scramble for a TD, capping his best day as a Horn. Honorable Mention The receiving duo of Parker Livingstone and transfer Jack Endries. Each would record two touchdowns; they are sure-handed and outstanding route runners. Clearly, Arch has a pair of new favorites as they finished #1 and #2 in pass catching for the 2nd week in a row. Defensive Player of the Game Anthony “Ant” Hill- He would force two of the D’s turnovers, one of which the O turned into 7 points while finishing 2nd on the team in tackles on the day. Stats that Matter 2 of 3 Red Zone TDs vs Red Zone chances. An improvement 12-115 12 penalties for 115 yards would be crippling against a better team 4/3/5 4 turnovers, 3 turnovers on downs, and 5 punts forced. The D was overall A- 2 of 12 3rd down inefficiency. #1 concern coming out of the game 2 of 2 4th down conversions and we thought the play calls were better too. On Deck The Mighty Miners of UTEP. They are led by former 5 Star QB Malichi Nelson, who transferred from USC. He is also coming off a 4-touchdown day vs U of Tennessee at Martin, a good FCS level program. We look for the Horns to show steady improvement, week over week, and see this as a 48-7 type game. Game Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkpAH2ccIhM

He’s not wrong. You are and now you can’t handle the truth. That’s a you issue.

Amazing how well this young team is playing together this early.

What.. no one has posted this gem yet?

Takes 2nd set 25-23

If they win it all this season in volleyball, Jerritt Elliott will have officially brought a dynasty to Austin. Would be 3 natties in 4 seasons. This team looks special.

We're so good this year on the outsides and passing. Early on it looks like we are on a collision course with Nebraska but a lot of season to go.

Yall can call him Kool-Aid all you want but he'll always be sugar water to me. SMH still getting head tapped

Texas is physical and hits hard

I don't know who needs to hear this but Banks is good good.

It’s extremely early in the year of course but this team looks special.

Texas takes 1st set 25-15

Beat me to it 🤣🤣

When he says Archie’s grandfather, he loses all credibility. He’s making it personal at that point. Has virtually no idea what his grandfather meant. He should just say I think he’s average.

Good. I’m glad you’re amused.

I am blown away. BTW, congrats on winning the Kimberly-Clark scholar award yesterday.

I find it comical that Sark is so hard headed being a Saban reclamation project that he can't see this. Considering Saban ALWAYS adapted to the changes in CFB especially with regards to offense.

Incredible advice from someone who doesn’t know what subdivision our opponents are in. But I’ll perform a serious reevaluation nevertheless! I’ll PM you daily with my progress.

And you expect our QB coach to be able to help our HC how to call offense when this is his offenses as a OC: Akron Offensive FEI 2013 - 113 2014 - 122 2015 - 99 2016 - 90 2017 - 114 2018 - 126