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I thought your Texas Juggernaut article was strong, especially because you weren't simply saying, “Texas is really good.” You were identifying why Texas could become a problem that opponents can't solve. The strongest part was your observation about Texas State's defensive approach. You expected Texas to run for 250+ and Arch Manning to throw for 160+ with three total touchdowns, but Texas State essentially said, we're going to live with the passing game and load the box. That creates the central idea of your article: Texas doesn't necessarily have to beat you with the thing you are trying to stop. If a defense loads up to stop the run, Arch has opportunities to attack single-high coverage. If it backs off to protect against the receivers, Texas can lean on its rushing attack. And once Texas gets comfortable doing both, the defense is forced into increasingly bad choices. That's what makes your use of the word "juggernaut" interesting. You're not really describing an offense that simply piles up yards. You're describing an offense that can force the defense into a no-win decision. And I think there's another layer to your argument that makes it even more compelling: The receivers make the equation worse With the weapons you've been talking about—Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, Raleek Brown and Hollywood Smothers—a defense can't just sell out against the run and assume Texas won't punish it. If Texas gets to the point where opponents are saying: "We can't let Texas run." and simultaneously: "We can't leave those receivers one-on-one." then that's the beginning of a juggernaut. The thing I'd emphasize if you continue developing the article is that the Michigan/Oklahoma games will help determine whether your Texas thesis is real. Those teams provide very different tests, and what they show defensively could give you a preview of what Texas will face later in the season. Your article also has something I like about your football analysis generally: you're looking at the game from the perspective of what the opponent is forced to do. That's much more interesting than simply looking at box-score numbers.

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I’m hoping you’re right, and I agree with you. LWC is legit and Noah might be the perfect compliment. Lastly if James Simon can consistently pickup 3 or 4 yards when nothing is there, Cooper is going to have to be special to get the touches he wants.

I remember seeing the play, I’m glad he didn’t break anything. I hope my previous take is wrong, but James Simon could possibly be a really good running back for this offense.

Cooper to the portal after James Simon takes advantage of this opportunity and MYIII solidifies a role in this offense.

I think this Texas team has all the potential to become a true juggernaut. I went into Saturday wanting to see the offense rush for 250+ yards against Texas State, while Arch Manning threw for 160+ yards and accounted for three total touchdowns. The one thing I miscalculated was Texas State playing single-high coverage and loading the box to stop the run. And that is the conundrum every defensive coordinator and head coach is going to have to face against this Texas offense. What makes it even more difficult is Will Muschamp’s defense. This defense is not going to allow an offense to dictate the terms of the game or simply control the clock. It is going to put pressure on opposing offenses to make plays. The remaining question is: What can our offensive line and tight ends do when teams lighten the box? Because once Texas starts going up by multiple scores early, it becomes a death sentence for opposing teams. And we already know what Steve Sarkisian can do with an opening script when he has future NFL-level players at his disposal. This, my friends, is the beginning of something special. The makings of a juggernaut are here. 🤘🏾

My deep OU hate dark horse Heisman pick of Mike Hawkins looked good throwing the ball on that 2nd drive.

That and high schools actually have age limits that they enforce, so college players would not be eligible

can they still take high school classes?

Texas will score more than 41 by halftime.

They didn’t make the team, they’re not NFL players.

Rumors that he is @Joe Z biological father

Arch “The Boogeyman” Manning coming back in 2027 to haunt college football again. Sign me up for back to back undefeated national championship seasons.

How good is he?

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