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Well, maybe. You could have not made the playoffs and lost to Navy, USC or Michigan... 😉

I don't think there's any way to say a 13-win season isn't a success. It's been a great year so far, BUT, I'd bet if you ask anyone on the team if they're happy with where they sit they wouldn't be. The biggest goal is still there for us. 2 more wins, baby!

Sark and Quinn are 25-4 in their last 29 games. Not sure how long you've been a fan, but if it's at least 10 years, stfu.

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Excellent first post, thanks for sharing the story!

Losing Taaffe and Makuba is a big hit, but we have some nice guys waiting in the wings. Interior D-Line is my biggest concern. I'm also not convinced TE is going to be fine without someone stepping up that I'm not seeing just yet. As much as I believe Arch will be amazing, until we see it on the field against major competition there's a small question in the back of my mind.

CU with the arm-swipe attempted tackle. WTF was that?!

Yep, he's never valued defense. He's been average at best at USC and I can't see him staying there much longer.

Texas 8&4 vs USC is the type of game I love. Whoever loses will bring me joy. Not gonna lie, I hope the sheep-humpers lose to BurntBrisket, but either way I'll have a laugh at the loser. Imagine being an aggie staying up until 2am to watch your team lose in the Roofing Supply Distro Bowl! Just pure gold.

Arky starting to pull away now. Just need Aggies to lose tonight and I'll be a happy guy. I don't like Arky, but I can't stand TTech. Classless fans at TTU.

Sark has been brilliant at bringing in special assistants to help us continue to improve. Wish Coach Scottie the best at WF.

That's really cool! WE need to win this year and then get 2 more wins in the Sugar Bowl so we can not only be the only team to have won each bowl, but have a winning record in them all.

Dicker with the trademark wink after the play. Kid is a stud.

Geez, that's a bit annoying. I know his bro is a decent player, but I'd think they'd want both the boys to maximise their opportunity, not sure packaging them is the best way to do that. Ah well. Hopefully we can find a way to make it happen.

I missed it, what did he do?

Interesting point of view. I look at the punt team as how many times did they put us in harm's way this year. I can think of about 3 punts / plays that were damaging, which without doing a deep-dive (which I'm not going to do for punting) seems about normal. The one last week stands out, but the others were just not optimal punts. I'm probably forgetting one or two, but overall I think he's done ok. With regards to how he's compared to our competition, not sure it really matters too much, but agree, many of the teams we've played have had more experienced / talented punters. Don't get me wrong, I'd like an upgrade, but it isn't on my priority list for the portal. I suspect Kern will continue to improve.

Is this re: Brown and does it mean he already has a landing spot and it isn't Texas?

As a true freshman, I believe Kern has done a solid job in some massive games this year. Other than the botched snap last week, he's been solid. He isn't a game changer, but he's ok. Unless we could get our hands on another Dickson, I'm not too stressed about it, but if there's a stud out there, sure why not...

A few more thoughts: Quinn will start the game. If he's 80% or better, I dare anyone to try and keep him out. We can win with QE at 80% We can absolutely win this game with Arch if QE isn't able to go. It won't be easy, but he's capable and knows the playbook. Our defense will keep us in this game even if the O struggles (proven multiple times this year) The aggies are a good team, but they ain't Georgia. And lastly, this:

No idea who 'Roman' is, but how he's arriving at Texas 8&4 having the advantage in rushing is a mystery. Texas and Lil Bro's last 3 games: Texas: 118 carries, 600yds, 5.1 avg against Florida, Arky & UK Sheep Humpers: 128 carries, 520yds, 4.1 avg against SC. New Mexico State, Auburn 80 more yards on 10 less carries against better competition. Roman isn't clever.

Coach Mack oversaw the most successful era of UT football in my lifetime and the natty. I'll always respect him. That said, he has a hard time knowing when it's time to move on. A word of advice my Grandpa gave me when I was young: "After dessert has been served, it's time to leave the party."

Some thoughts: Their QB, Reed, has not seen a D with a pass rush anywhere near as effective as Texas'. He's still young and has not been in a game this big yet. Our guys are experienced and good. I think he will have a long day. Quinn wasn't called on to do much in the 3rd & 4th quarters last week. He was actually hurt in the 2nd quarter and finished the game on the leg everyone is so worried about. He will be fine. For those worried about a backup plan, have you forgotten about Arch?! I'll put our freshman up against theirs any day. We will be fine at QB. Our WRs > than their secondary. We will be ok. If our O-Line protects like they have all year (minus UGA), QE will have time to find his guys. If you think Sark isn't scheming up hot routes to counter their blitz, you're crazy. Our running game has been getting better and better as the year goes on... minus the fumbles. Tre has earned the starting role and should be featured this week. We imposed our will on Kentucky. Lil Bro's D-Line is better, but not that much better. Our o-line will be fine and we will be able to run on them. Their running game without Moss is average at best. They will have to throw. I trust our secondary and our rush. The only way we lose this game is if we lose the turnover battle by 2 and we have several key injuries before the end of the game. Lastly.... this: Give 'em HELL, Give 'em HELL, MAKE 'EM EAT SH1T!!!!

We win, aggies lose and the win for 0u means they will likely keep him another year or so. What a day.

I wouldn't say I'm rooting for them, just trying to set up the best scenario for us next week. I'd be quite happy to see them lose today, so not really phased either way. They're too dumb to hate, so I just pity them.

0u looking like they are going to upset bama. Wouldn't have picked it. Glad to see ag tie it up at Auburn. I want them to come in ranked high. We need that win.... and we WILL get it.