Jc Dobbs

Fwiw, my late Mother couldn't stand to listen to Beth Mowins. Mom was 92 when she died in 2021 and was Old School of the WWII generation. She would complain about "women announcers" and if Mowins was on the call of any Longhorns sporting event, Mom turned the audio off. My parents met in the late 1940s because my Dad was playing Double A minor league baseball and Mom was an avid amateur softball player. I always knew they were a bit disappointed that my baseball skills were limited but I gave it a go all the way through American Legion level after high school. I suppose the "women announcers" thing may be partly generational because I have always thought Beth is a good play by play person behind the microphone. Your post about Beth's voice was a nice reminder of how my mother would have agreed with you! Thanks and Hook 'Em! RIP Mom and Dad... both loved the Longhorns.

Thanks to Bobby for his reporting and analysis of the situation at Tortilla University. IF they had set about making Tech the power team of the Yormark Conference... and been successful (and maybe a little bit more ethical), THEN they might have been considered worthy of a spot in an expanded BIG or SEC Conference. But NOOooo (John Belushi reference), they had to act like classless Nouveau Riche. Now their chances of being considered for a spot in an expanded Power Conference are in shambles. What a shame... NOT!

Or in the Aggy language, "TU," Tortilla University. The REAL TU!!!

As an older Texas Ex and longtime fan, I have really enjoyed the appearances of former greats like Brad Shearer. In the off-season it's interesting to hear from them. I also enjoy the interviews Gerry and CJ do with recruits and high school players committed to the Longhorns. The interviews with high school coaches are also interesting in the off-season. Frankly, SEC MIKE is the only featured guest I just can't stand. Keep up the great work OTF!

As an American and a native Texan, having lived in six different states and also worked internationally after graduating from UT in 1978, I have come to believe that Free Speech is the right I cherish the most. This question of association with a sponsor's separately expressed public policy and political opinions doesn't bother me. It reminds me of the famous Michael Jordan quote about whether he was politically liberal or conservative. Jordan said "Republicans buy sneakers too." Advertising has helped OTF grow rapidly and I am pleased about that. Personally, I think advertising from sports related wagering sites (given the current Sorsby situation) falls into the same category... that category being whether a business like OTF chooses to accept advertising dollars from certain sponsors. The law firms can express political opinions and the wagering sites are engaging in a legal business. And OTF is fun, informative and growing. Hook 'Em!

Given that reputation he built over the years as a high school coach, reading that script written for him by Campbell's legal team was simply sad. Consider what his reputation could have been...if the coach had resigned and read a statement of his own... with an enhanced reputation for ethics, he most likely would have received consideration for a prime head coaching position at another university the next time the coaching carousel stopped spinning. But no... he's going to be stuck with Tech and Campbell's Sorsby situation going forward. Glad I'm not a Tech fan. Never was, but at least I had grudging respect for the late Mike Leach. Now, Joey's right up there with Art Briles. Hook 'Em!

When Roger Staubach threw that late long desperation heave to Drew Pearson in Minnesota back in the day he called it a "Hail Mary." Tech trying an off-the-field legal and administrative move reminiscent of Staubach's pass. Difference being that Tech's try has even less chance of success. Hook 'Em!

"... taking a new position in his letter this week," of course after the president of Tech received a counseling session from his Spiritual Advisor Cody Campbell. Hook 'Em!

While enjoying the game at the Disch, confer with the associates and come up with a game plan to file multiple suits against the Tech administration and head coach. I was always told anyone could sue anyone else for anything... Well, on second thought... Cody Campbell has such deep pockets that he could/would finance their legal fees into Infinity! Never mind... enjoy the game. Hook 'Em!

I'm so glad the National Championship game vs USC was done by Keith Jackson and it seemed appropriate that it was the last of an era of CFB. Broadcast wasn't High Definition, the longtime announcing crew and the ABC / ESPN format was tried and true. Each time I go back and watch it, I'm reminded of what a great era it was for CFB on television. For a comparison, you can go back and watch a replay of the "Big Shootout" game in Fayetteville in December 1969. The video broadcast on ABC with Chris Schenkel and the former OU coach Bud Wilkinson was absolutely leisurely compared to the modern era CFB broadcasts. I'm old enough to remember when only one CFB game was broadcast on TV each Saturday and teams were limited in how often each could appear on television in a season. Hook 'Em!

I was at the $MU game at the Cotton Bowl Stadium when Roosevelt Leaks rushed for 342 yards from the Fullback position in the Wishbone. He and I graduated in the same class and I told him I enjoyed that performance against $MU. He said it was the only time he'd felt totally exhausted after a game. He was a great player and representative for the University of Texas. Hook 'Em!

He is Cody's POODLE !!! Hook 'Em!!!

Times have certainly changed for CFB. Whatever happened to the NCAA 's David Berst?! He was the NCAA Enforcement Director who was seen perspiring at the Press Conference before taking the stage to announce the "Death Penalty" against $MU for paying players back in the day. Hook 'Em!

Didn't know CJ suffered from Multiple Sclerosis. Obvious reason for his basketball limitation. Apologies... couldn't resist. Hook 'Em!

Thanks Bobby. Classy message from Junior.