Mateer thumb injury?

[Waxahorn]

21 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

What was the year Switzer illegally spied Texas like a year after Royal literally taught him the wishbone to save his job? Again, this is karma.

1972 the land thieves had our quick kick figured out before the ball was snapped.

[Waxahorn]

Regarding OU spying: As I recall Royal accused Switzer of spying on his practices and offered Switzer his yearly salary if Switzer could pass a lie detector test. There were reports of the coaches seeing a man watching practice from a distance. Switzer refused the lie detector test and called Royal an old man that spent too much time listening to country music. Their feud came to a head in 1976. Gerald Ford was running for president, and somebody convinced him to appear near midfield during pregame alongside Royal and Switzer. The entire stadium booed loudly, and Ford's pregame move backfired largely. The game ended in a 6-6 tie, and it sucked for everyone involved. Any of you old farts with a better memory feel free to add corrections.

[SB21]

1 hour ago, harveycmd said:

What are you talking about? This isn't some fake deal. You don't have fake surgery to confuse Texas. 

I didn’t say anything about confusing Texas but mind games are part of sports. Make ya have to game plan around 2 qb’s instead of one kinda deal. 
 

our defense can handle whoever they throw at us, so I wasn’t worried about it but ya never know it could be a Seth Rollins move ha

[Sundancekid]

I was looking forward to facing off against Mateer but thems are the brakes. We can’t control anything except playing out game play by play, game by game. Kicking OU’s ass is glorious whenever there is an opportunity.

  First… Florida.

[Jc Dobbs]

My comment here is a bit different... I have watched Texas -OU game since 1968 and have only missed being in the North half of the Cotton Bowl Stadium 3 times in that span. All the misses due to having surgery myself or a family member's medical need.

I've seen several times where the Longhorns Defense had Zero U under control when the starting Okie QB had to leave the field with an injury. And what do you know? The backup QB in crimson and cream trots onto the field and plays lights out, hot as can be. It's really frustrating for the Texas fans because it seems like the Defense relaxes a bit when the starter goes out and the whole complexion of the game changes.

I really hope "What's his name QB" doesn't get all motivated and play a career best game against Texas and I also hope this edition of the Texas Defense doesn't relax with the savior from the Portal sitting this one out.

Hook 'Em! And don't forget your little packets of Mayo for the Fletcher's Corny Dogs at the State Fair of Texas!

[Oldest Horn]

30 minutes ago, Waxahorn said:

Regarding OU spying: As I recall Royal accused Switzer of spying on his practices and offered Switzer his yearly salary if Switzer could pass a lie detector test. There were reports of the coaches seeing a man watching practice from a distance. Switzer refused the lie detector test and called Royal an old man that spent too much time listening to country music. Their feud came to a head in 1976. Gerald Ford was running for president, and somebody convinced him to appear near midfield during pregame alongside Royal and Switzer. The entire stadium booed loudly, and Ford's pregame move backfired largely. The game ended in a 6-6 tie, and it sucked for everyone involved. Any of you old farts with a better memory feel free to add corrections.

The real spygate happened in 72 when Fairbanks was still HC. Royal let it burn for a few years before it came to a head before the 76 game. I still remember DKR having dry heaves after that game. 

[harveycmd]

40 minutes ago, Waxahorn said:

Regarding OU spying: As I recall Royal accused Switzer of spying on his practices and offered Switzer his yearly salary if Switzer could pass a lie detector test. There were reports of the coaches seeing a man watching practice from a distance. Switzer refused the lie detector test and called Royal an old man that spent too much time listening to country music. Their feud came to a head in 1976. Gerald Ford was running for president, and somebody convinced him to appear near midfield during pregame alongside Royal and Switzer. The entire stadium booed loudly, and Ford's pregame move backfired largely. The game ended in a 6-6 tie, and it sucked for everyone involved. Any of you old farts with a better memory feel free to add corrections.

It's indisputable that Royal helped Fairbanks and Switzer on Switzer's request. Switzer ran an outlaw program thereafter. FBI investigations. Grade changing probation. Cocaine dealing QB. Women beating RB. How many felonies do they need to commit?

[Waxahorn]

21 minutes ago, Oldest Horn said:

The real spygate happened in 72 when Fairbanks was still HC. Royal let it burn for a few years before it came to a head before the 76 game. I still remember DKR having dry heaves after that game. 

Very true. I think it contributed to Royal's early retirement.

Edited 37 minutes ago by Waxahorn

[Steamboat Willie]

So he broke his thumb on his throwing hand and still played 3 quarters? Sounds fishy. 

[ArizonaLonghorn]

41 minutes ago, Jc Dobbs said:

My comment here is a bit different... I have watched Texas -OU game since 1968 and have only missed being in the North half of the Cotton Bowl Stadium 3 times in that span. All the misses due to having surgery myself or a family member's medical need.

I've seen several times where the Longhorns Defense had Zero U under control when the starting Okie QB had to leave the field with an injury. And what do you know? The backup QB in crimson and cream trots onto the field and plays lights out, hot as can be. It's really frustrating for the Texas fans because it seems like the Defense relaxes a bit when the starter goes out and the whole complexion of the game changes.

For some reason while reading this I flashed back to 1977 (hopefully not one of the three you missed lol).  The cleat was on the other foot that year as our # 1 QB (Mark McBath) suffered a season-ending injury on the 7th play of the game, then our # 2 QB (Jon Aune) came in and HE was injured (season-ending) after 9 plays (those Sooners were a tough bunch on defense).  I remember thinking "we are screwed now".

Randy McEachern, who had barely played, came in and played well enough, 4-8 passing for just 57 yards but handing off to Earl Campbell, who scored the only TD, and avoiding getting injured himself.  And we won 13-6 on our way to an undefeated regular season.  (Still too soon to speak about the ensuing Cotton Bowl game)

You never know.

Edited 36 minutes ago by ArizonaLonghorn

[Bunk Moreland]

Hey, the nation can whine about Texas missing all these starting QBs until the cows come home. If it increases our chances of making the CFP, then it doesn’t bother me in the least. 

[harveycmd]

1 minute ago, Steamboat Willie said:

So he broke his thumb on his throwing hand and still played 3 quarters? Sounds fishy. 

I'm guessing that criminal broke his thumb late in the game. Pure pansy talk.

[Troy Kelley]

OU is lying about the length of recovery. If everything goes well during surgery he'll be back. 

Edited 33 minutes ago by Troy Kelley

[Oldest Horn]

8 minutes ago, ArizonaLonghorn said:

For some reason while reading this I flashed back to 1977 (hopefully not one of the three you missed lol).  The cleat was on the other foot that year as our # 1 QB (Mark McBath) suffered a season-ending injury on the 7th play of the game, then our # 2 QB (Jon Aune) came in and HE was injured (season-ending) after 9 plays (those Sooners were a tough bunch on defense).  I remember thinking "we are screwed now".

Randy McEachern, who had barely played, came in and played well enough, 4-8 passing for just 57 yards but handing off to Earl Campbell, who scored the only TD, and avoiding getting injured himself.  And we won 13-6 on our way to an undefeated regular season.  (Still too soon to speak about the ensuing Cotton Bowl game)

You never know.

Between the 76 and 77 games I never witnessed more intensity and downright brutal hitting. There would have been dozens of personal foul and targeting calls if played by 2025 rules. 

[HornsUpThumbsDown]

So your saying there’s a chance, confirmed now arch will be best qb on the field lol 

[harveycmd]

12 minutes ago, Troy Kelley said:

OU is lying about the length of recovery. If everything goes well during surgery he'll be back. 

Back when? Six weeks?

[alrightalrightalright]

24 minutes ago, Waxahorn said:

Very true. I think it contributed to Royal's early retirement.

I was not around then. But after reading this thread, found this Barking Carnival article that aligns with what you shared:

https://www.barkingcarnival.com/2012/10/11/3492130/1976-tx-ou-a-bitter-mean-end-of-an-era

[Troy Kelley]

12 minutes ago, harveycmd said:

Back when? Six weeks?

For the Texas game