OTFBrandon

Texas- 35 LSU- 24

@Gerry Hamilton on the topic of recruits decommiting from schools that haven’t been up to par this year, is there any ‘27 kids you would like to see Texas flip?

Likely Miami, but hey why not throw a bag at his way

Most likely Miami

Texas 34 mizzou 24

Crazy to think how bad Texas was for 15 years man

I’m tired of the “we’re working on it, and we’re frustrated because we’ve been harping on it all week”. Just go out there and prove it then! Not to all the fans or analysts, but to yourselves. I swear that was the motto going into the season, what happened to that? Is proving yourself right scrapping by games the same way every week and staying undisciplined?

If Texas somehow doesn’t get into the playoffs for the second straight season because they can’t establish a run game, Flood needs to be let go. It boggles my mind how this problem has gone on for as long as it has. It’s been three seasons since Texas has had consistent success in the run. Why is that? The athletes are most likely better than they were. Is it the scheming just not meshing nine weeks into the season? I mean how is it possible to have thirteen yards of rushing from running backs alone in the first half. That’s scary man. Why isn’t it working? I honestly don’t care if Texas ends up winning it all, I don’t want to see another three million dollar receiver or running back tandem be wasted. I need a 5 million dollar interior line, especially at center. I don’t like being pessimistic about this team because it’s our team, but at some point you have to be real, and if I’m being real this team is the most bipolar running unit in the country. Please Texas make me eat my words.

28-27 Texas

Not disagreeing with you I’m just trying to figure out what killed his confidence, I’m at the point of blaming HR lol

Could be true but ever since then our QB has looked like a deer in headlights, same way he looked for the first couple of weeks last year. Shook tf up and can’t get out of his own head

My biggest question is how did every ounce of confidence this team had after beating Ohio State just simply leave them after that Holly Rowe incident? Also is there a way where Texas runs the table, gets into the SEC championship game but loses. Could they still make the playoffs as a three loss team? I know it’s a stretch for that to happen but this season has been crazy so far.

If that time calls for KJ, then by all means let him give it a go. But calling for him to start over Arch Manning with Ole Miss coming to town is just not smart. Why put the fate of the season on a backup QB who has never played true competition in real time? I get replacing Arch mid way through the game if nothing changes from Arch to try to get something going for the offense, but willing throwing him in the fire and expecting results fast is just wishful thinking. I’m not saying I’m disagreeing that arch isn’t playing good whatsoever, but we cannot pressure another QB change and expect results. Same thing happened with Quinn and Arch and look how that turned out. I remember people calling for Arch because Quinn couldn’t navigate the pocket like him or like he could the years before, same thing is happening to Arch. You don’t just regress after two seasons just because. This is a coaching problem that needs fixing.

Okay obviously this Texas offense has been putrid to say the least. Im going to give a couple of my takes on what Steve Sarkisian can do to save this season because all hope isn't loss yet. Start seriously considering a QB change. Of course Arch has been playing a really bad brand of football these past two weeks, but I can't quite give up just yet on a quarterback as talented as him. I'd start him this next game against Ole Miss for this reason, I just think it'd be unrealistic and unfair to put KJ Lacey in a situation where he has to come in and be the saving grace of this offense, it's what the fans thought Arch would do in 2024 and obviously those expectations were too much for him. Of course if Manning is still not making the easy decisions in the first half, which is my third reasoning to fix this offense, then its time to put in KJ before the game is already lost. 2. Change the play caller Sure this is a big radical change, especially in the middle of the season, but this is the main thing that needs to happen regardless who the quarterbak is. Whoever would take on this dauting role, whether that be Milwee, or Flood, or even Chris Jackson, they need to recognize that there is a whole lot of problems right now than just Arch Manning. At this moment in time, Steve Sarkisian's offense has been way too predictable at times, leading to a whole bunch of inconsistencies and three-and-outs. A new change in scenerey is needed. 3. Change the idenity of the offense Right now Texas needs to quit running its "ideal" offense and run what works for them. No longer should every pass play be for big game hunting. They need more quick and easy throws, like a slant or some shallow crosses and spread the defense out. The run game needs to be simplified down to what they have been having succes with. This includes forcing Arch to run the ball and get him out of the funk he's in right now of holding onto the ball for way too long. Our players need to be utilized at what they do best. For example, this recieving core reminds me a lot of the '23 class, and in that class each reciver had its role. There should be no excuse on why the pass game shouldn't be at its full potential. You have the best 50/50 ball reciever in the country, but never scheme him one on one shot plays down the sideline. You have not one, but two electric recivers in Bishop and Wingo, and yet, not enough plays are called for them to go out and spread the defense out with their speed. Lastly, you have a great physical blocking reciever, who doubles as probably the guy with the best hands on this team. Use him as your safety valve always. Finally my last thing about changing this offense, Texas desperatley needs to utilize their tight-ends. What they're doing to help right now is almost nothing. 4. Start holding the offensive line accountable for their poor play The lines poor play has been a really big reason on why Texas doesnt have a run game right now, and worse why Arch isn't able to have time to progress through his reads. (Obviously when he does, hes still not making the right decision but poor oline play isn't helping.) It's time to hold Kyle Flood accoutable for his coaching. If Texas goes out next week with a way more simplified offense, and the line still isn't giving any push, then coaching might needed to be reassessed. Reevluate personnel. Our right side of the line just isnt doing a good enough job. That needs to change. Of course the main goal isn't to protect Arch, or Sark, or Kyle Flood's offensive line, its to make sure Texas is winning football games. If in the next couple of games nothing changes, it's time for change to come into this program. My priority order: play-calling first, offensive identity second, quarterback change if necessary.