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Saturday - Three Probable

By Bobby Burton

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Yesterday morning, I went with the over-under of three of the Texas injured players being able to play today.

Well, three players were moved up from questionable to probable.

  • Ryan Wingo

  • Graceson Littleton

  • Kade Phillips

That means Colin Simmons and Cam Coleman remain questionable and are possible game-time decisions.

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I think it’s interesting how we got to yesterday’s injury report.

As of yesterday morning, I was told Coleman and Simmons were actually unlikely to play and that one of the DBs was 50-50 at best.

It was somewhat disappointing news overall because early in the week, Texas was hopeful Simmons could play.

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Now let’s talk about the game itself.

Missouri has an offensive identity. Texas doesn’t, at least not a consistent one.

Missouri has a solid defense. Texas has an elite one.

Special teams feels like a draw, though Texas has had the steadier placekicker thus far.

Both coaches are solid in game and time management IMO.

Texas may have an advantage when it comes to depth of talent. But Missouri is plenty talented to win this game.

Both teams are 6-2. And the game is in Missouri.

On paper, this is a toss-up. In Vegas, it’s the same (Texas favored by just 2.5 points).

The team that wins today will likely get on top early in the contest and then lean into their strengths. For Missouri, that’s its run game. For Texas, it’s the defense.

First one to 17 points wins this game.

I think the ball just might bounce the way of the Longhorns because the Horns’ defense are starting to create turnovers.

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    Raistlin

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    2 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

    Simmons is actually surprisingly good against the run because he gets off blocks very well. Spence is not as good at DE stopping the run because he has shorter arms and doesn’t get off blocks as well.

    Now Vasek, Lance and Zina, that’s in their wheelhouse.

    I don’t think that we want Simmons with a gimpy ankle setting the edge all day against a 300 lb. tackle. Let Terry set the edge on run downs and insert Simmons into the Rabbit sub package.

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    34 minutes ago, Bobby Burton said:

    Simmons is actually surprisingly good against the run because he gets off blocks very well. Spence is not as good at DE stopping the run because he has shorter arms and doesn’t get off blocks as well.

    Now Vasek, Lance and Zina, that’s in their wheelhouse.

    Not sure I agree with this. Simmons over runs a ton of running plays bc he’s blitzing with his head down, gets too far up field and they run it to his side

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    Joe Naural

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    Do we Want

    ole Miss to beat Georgia

    LsU to beat Bama

    Tenn to wup Kentucky?

    would that jump us over Georgia and Bama?

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    Jerky

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    I like the depth and physical attributes of Roberson and Mathews. But it feels better reading we probably have our experienced starters Littleton and Phillips ready to go.

    With Muschamp using Biles more effectively as a disruptor and to a lesser degree Cryer, we have continued to limit the run, affect the QB and play elite D, even without Colin.

    I believe in our D to give us a chance to win. But it won't be easy. I expect our D is going to bring out a more focused and intense Missouri.

    I wish Sikorski and Cojoe were teamed up so we might have a better chance to run the ball.

    A probable Wingo should boost our chances of scoring more. You know Wingo wants to play really well in front of his family and friends as he returns to his home state.

    This game likely comes down to some combo of turnovers, special teams, Sark calling a good game and our OL performance being improved.

    I believe this is a must win game for Texas and their CFP pursuit.

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    31 minutes ago, Jerky said:

    I like the depth and physical attributes of Roberson and Mathews. But it feels better reading we probably have our experienced starters Littleton and Phillips ready to go.

    With Muschamp using Biles more effectively as a disruptor and to a lesser degree Cryer, we have continued to limit the run, affect the QB and play elite D, even without Colin.

    I believe in our D to give us a chance to win. But it won't be easy. I expect our D is going to bring out a more focused and intense Missouri.

    I wish Sikorski and Cojoe were teamed up so we might have a better chance to run the ball.

    A probable Wingo should boost our chances of scoring more. You know Wingo wants to play really well in front of his family and friends as he returns to his home state.

    This game likely comes down to some combo of turnovers, special teams, Sark calling a good game and our OL performance being improved.

    I believe this is a must win game for Texas and their CFP pursuit.

    Agree - seemed like our running game looked much better against Ole Miss with that OL combo. Hope we go back to it today.

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    1 hour ago, Hornio said:

    Not sure I agree with this. Simmons over runs a ton of running plays bc he’s blitzing with his head down, gets too far up field and they run it to his side

    You’re not wrong. Simmons has dropped almost 8 pts in PFF against the run from last year. Spence as an end is 83.3 against the run. Well above Simmons 70.8. Simmons is not bad. Just average. But he does have more impact plays against the run than Spence.

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    31-17 Texas

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    Stop. The. Run. The rest takes care of itself.

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    We are learning as a team many things as this season goes on; we are learning to win on the road against hostile teams hell-bent on beating Texas; we are learning to play without key team members, with our backs to the wall, and new guys stepping up to make plays.

    All of this is quintessential to post season success. HookEm.

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