Texas is No. 1: Longhorns sit atop AP Top 25 after comeback win over Ohio State

2 hours ago, Jeff Howe said:

They should play with a chip regardless. Otherwise, everything Sark says about "prove us right" and "be enamored with us" is meaningless.

The team needs to stay focused. Fans don't have to, though. Enjoy it.

If they don’t stay focused Tennessee or Mississippi State will humble them. 
 

Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t see Oklahoma doing anything to this team. 

38 minutes ago, CHorn427 said:

Are you good with zero national championships in 21 years? If you want more than 1 championship every two decades, it’s probably best for them to learn how to play as #1

I'm not, and I'd love to have this conversation because there's a lot to unpack here. But frankly I don't think it's worth having the discussion with you. I'd prefer to spend my day celebrating the win and having the discussion with someone who is mature enough to have a more nuanced discussion. 

1 hour ago, alrightalrightalright said:

I guess Bob is trying to motivate us to further impress him

Bob has a track record of doing this

32 minutes ago, TexasMDcoach said:

Maybe if they played a non conference team with a pulse they would be right now. 

Maybe

6 minutes ago, UT Longhorn said:

I'm not, and I'd love to have this conversation because there's a lot to unpack here. But frankly I don't think it's worth having the discussion with you. I'd prefer to spend my day celebrating the win and having the discussion with someone who is mature enough to have a more nuanced discussion. 

It was initially just a joke man. Taking yourself too seriously. But it’s not really very nuanced.

Who do you want Texas to emulate?

Probably UGA, Ohio State or Saban Bama? Something like that? 
 

What do/did all those teams have in common? They were good playing as number one. 
 

A very good team or a very good player shouldn’t need a chip on their shoulder to do well. If you want Texas do be a dynasty, Texas being #1 should be a common place thing. They need to get used to it.

I hope sliding from 1st to 6th is really chappings Ryan Day's A$$!

I keep seeing the misconception (in my opinion) that Ohio State choked the game away. I’m of the mindset that If Texas would have played a clean game then the 4th quarter is a microcosm of what the entire game would have looked like. Also it might be time for Arch to allow other receivers to play. Lockett, Kohen Brown, 5th year transfer(his name escapes me). Wingo bad play is tarting to outweigh his good. He got drove backwards on the first play leading to the ball being kicked out of Raleeks hands. Several times he looked lost and he has the drops… This team is too talented to let a recruiting promise to ANY player including Arch stop them from reaching their potential 

21 minutes ago, 4thandFive said:

If they don’t stay focused Tennessee or Mississippi State will humble them. 
 

Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t see Oklahoma doing anything to this team. 

I think it is very unlikely that Texas will not be focused for the Tennessee game- that is the first conference game. I think they will have added focus on that game for two reasons:

1) lost first SEC game last year

2) Manning connection to Tennessee

I am happy that MState is a home game. That could get problematic in Starkville.

I like our home stretch in October, I think that will play out very well for us. I like that we have the home stretch first and the away stretch later in the season, as opposed to vice versa last year.

If I had to worry about any trap games- I’m going Mizzou or Arkansas.

I think the coaches should be able to ensure the players are focused on all other teams

37 minutes ago, mmdaytontexas said:

How long have you been a fan of Texas? If you have been a Texas fan as long as me, you would know what I'm talking about when I say we get everyone's best shot no matter what we are ranked. Why? Because of the name across our chest. The#1 ranking doesn't add any more weight, especially as a player. We as Texas fans seem to freak out more than everyone else at being #1 because we don't think we are worthy of it.

Yes I was basically agreeing with you . Sorry if it came out confusing. We always get the best shot. Fan a long time and got my Masters there. Coached a long time as well so I totally get it. I'll be nice and move on now. And for the record I'm not freaking out about anything. Just try to be realistic. We are good . #1 good is another question right now. Top 5 for sure!

1 hour ago, CHorn427 said:

For anyone who thinks ND is better than us: the only area they might outclass us is secondary 

Did not some say that about anOSU???  🤔

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