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I want to see what kind of difference a healthy Wisner makes for the running game. The running game was solid. I can see some things improving, but I'm still concerned about the short-yardage offense against some of the better defensive fronts Texas will face.

The OL needs two weeks of practice because they will be the reason this offense and team doesn't reach Atlanta in December.

Not getting too excited about what was a glorified scimmage but it was nice to see Arch throw accurate passes with confidence, Offensive line still worries me

O-line looked mediocre again against a weak sam houston state defense. Clark dances in the hole too much for my tastw. Certainly exorcised some demons.

Glad the SEC put out a statement that the refs cheated Auburn. Criminal sooners continue the tradition.

Sark said 75 guys got to play tonight, which was nice.

Only Jesus ever was. But in football, like in life, you can only fix what you are willing to acknowledge is flawed.

Yes, it was against a woeful Sam Houston squad. No, the Texas offense isn’t suddenly void of issues. Nevertheless, piling up 607 total yards, averaging 8.8 yards per play and scoring on nine consecutive possessions in Saturday’s 55-0 win over the Bearkats was the perfect palate cleanser for the Longhorn offense ahead of SEC play. An offense that hasn’t been able to get out of its own way through the first three games of the season executed as expected against an overmatched opponent. For a team that’s had a hard time playing up to its lofty internal standard, Texas (3-1) annihilating Sam Houston (0-4) should allow everyone inside the Moncrief Complex to exhale, sleep well and turn the page to the team’s Oct. 4 trip to Florida with some much-needed confidence. — The offense will continue to carry the day regarding the team’s chances to compete for the SEC title. What doesn’t need to get lost in the shuffle, however, is the dominant night enjoyed by Pete Kwiatkowski’s defense (113 total yards, 2.2 yards per play and 27 yards on the ground allowed). The Bearkats went three-and-out on their first five possessions and finished the game 2-for-15 on third down (0-for-2 on fourth down). The Longhorns recorded a season-high five sacks, with Colin Simmons notching his first full sack of the season on the opening drive of the game. Steve Sarkisian wanted Texas to win the turnover battle, which it did, 1-0. Although the offense’s turnover-free night is the most notable part of winning the turnover margin, Jelani McDonald’s leaping interception on a heave toward the end zone on the last play of the first half was one of many highlights throughout the night for the defense. Shutting someone out in college football, no matter the caliber of opponent, should be celebrated. — How do you bounce back from a performance in which you fired 10 consecutive incompletions? For Arch Manning, it was ending an 18-for-21, 309-yard night through the air (with three touchdowns and no interceptions) with 13 consecutive completions. Sandwiched between a 1-yard gain on a tight end screen pass to Jordan Washington were two touchdown connections with Ryan Wingo — a 53-yard bomb down the middle of the field (Manning dropped the throw into a bucket, over Wingo’s shoulder) and a 13-yard strike on an RPO glance, a staple play in Sarkisian’s offense. He’s still getting a feel for the screen game, and he’ll find a things on the tape he’ll wish he had back, but Manning put the ball where it needed to be more often than not, made plenty of plays with his legs (he stepped up to escape pressure on his 32-yard touchdown pass to Washington) and, hopefully, regained some of the confidence and swagger he didn’t play with in the first three games. — As Manning goes, so goes the Longhorn offense. He set the tone for the game with his boisterous reaction to a 5-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, after which Texas never looked back. — Manning and Wingo needed a game where they were on the same page. Wingo’s six targets turned into a four-catch, 93-yard performance, with a 32-yard gain on an end-around giving the sophomore a game-high 125 all-purpose yards. With that said, DeAndre Moore Jr.’s return made a huge difference from a personnel standpoint. Moore caught five passes for 79 yards after missing the UTEP game, serving as Manning’s go-to target in the intermediate game and providing the kind of perimeter blocking the Longhorns lacked in his absence. — Wingo’s big run and a 50-yard jaunt by Matthew Caldwell bolstered the running game’s final line (41 carries for 264 yards and four touchdowns, one each for Christian Clark and Jerrick Gibson). While five tackles for loss allowed led to seven rushing attempts going for no gain or a loss, the running backs averaged five yards per carry. Clark (62 yards on 13 carries), Gibson (11 carries for 53 yards) and James Simon (nine carries for 50 yards) each went over 50 yards on the night, showing varying levels of improvement from last week’s showing, one in which Texas was forced to lean on the ground attack. — The offensive line isn’t ready to start rolling opponents off the ball. Still, the Longhorns are gaining confidence in concepts (specifically, their pin-and-pull and outside zone runs) that can make for a serviceable running game. Just like Moore’s return gave the passing game a boost, Quintrevion Wisner’s ability to maximize runs as a proven commodity in the SEC should increase the offensive line’s margin for error. — Brad Spence, who came close to making several big plays against San Jose State and UTEP, was rewarded for his effort on Saturday, knifing into the backfield for a tackle for loss on a fourth-and-2 in the third quarter. — The biggest negative from the game? Nine penalties for 70 yards, including multiple pre-snap penalties on offense. View full news story

Who is flawless? Show me....

This should be the starting OL moving forward after the bye: Goosby - Hutson - Robertson - Campbell - Baker Robertson is more natural at center than Hutson and Hutson is a much better guard than center. It also removes the weakest link in the unit.

Hope the young man has/will have a saved soul and has a good life. Glad he seems to have course corrected.

You predicted 56-0. Obviously, we didn't get there!

Scotland trip recommendations?

Didn’t he threaten to share our playbook with the Aggies last year ? I’m sure when he feels like he’s not getting the ball enough he will remain calm and be a great teammate.

who cares he isn’t here and isntnwoeth board posts.

Hate to see anyone fail so cool. I thought he was headed for prison or worse a year ago. And I detest Dabo so bonus.

This is one our traveler's favorite trips! Everyone loves it. We take the train and stay at a 5* all-inclusive hotel. Everywhere you look is a post-card worthy view

I actually run a travel company. If you have any questions give me a call Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 361-452-2012. I actually have a group trip going to Scotland and Ireland in April of next year. Ask for Mike. I am happy to help you answer questions and figure out what you want to do.

Love that Syracuse beat Clemson by 13pts and Johntay Cook led all receivers on the day with 6 catches for 113yds. Hated to see JC fall so fast with multiple bad choices last year. Great to see him having success.

What’s wrong with being a minority?

I don’t recall off hand all of the hotels in the places we stayed, but the George Hotel in Edinburgh was very very nice.

yes

I don’t like waiting all day to watch…but at least I can get stuff done beforehand.

I like night games the best. Except Texas-OU. Always have.