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This reads as if it was a rushed emotional decision. Not good look. If it was well thought out and methodical plan, you push hard for multiple young high potential players for mix of defense and offense power. You send him out East so he doesn’t shove it back in your face every year. You build for the long term not take a player at his peak with only declining years ahead. I’m less upset about losing Doncic (I’m sure the reasons were valid on some level re: conditioning, lack of defense, overall attitude / commitment) but what the Mavs got back in return is embarrassing. So many exciting players under 25 in the league and the Mavs give up one of the best in trade for none in return. https://www.theringer.com/2024/05/22/nba/best-nba-players-25-and-under-rankings

Good point but I’ll take coaching stability all day especially at both coordinator positions. Early games with new coordinators, lots of players still ‘thinking’ a lot about where they should be instead of playing free in system they know inside out.

@Bobby Burton…..Noticed ‘About Us’ page references OTF having 60k subscribers…. Assumed it was referencing subscriber count on YouTube…Hard to believe that number is already outdated by 11k as you hit 71k subscribers this week. Congrats on the awesome momentum. With the avalanche of growing members / followers / subscribers each week , you need to start updating your ‘about us’ page every few weeks with the new climbing subscriber count. Just a thought. 🙂 There is no debate at this point that@Bobby Burton @Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel @Blake Munroe@Jeff Howe @Rod Babers and @Bob Shipley are the gold standard of daily / weekly football news, whether it’s insights into recruiting and the portal, practice or offseason player updates, coaching and game perspective, guest interviews or anything else revolving around our Texas Longhorns. The fact that Bobby has assembled all these amazing men under one OTF is CRAZY. There is literally no reason at all to pop to other sites other than to see how On3, Rivals or 247 each rank recruits (and recruiting classes). Would love to see OTF eventually have a player / team rankings section with industry composite scores the way ON3 does it where they list each of the other sites recruiting ranking for each player. That would eliminate any need to have any other memberships. Just sayin…, I’m not retired yet (I’m also class of 92, same as Bobby) but I feel like I’m retired during weeks when I’m listening to 3-4hrs daily of OTF, lol. Glad I can multi-task… 🤘🏼🐂🧡 Back to the OTF Subscriber count and a suggestion for Bobby and Gerry. What’s the Over/Under on total OTF subscribers by the Ohio State rematch in 7 months? Thinking @Bobby Burton and @Gerry Hamilton should discuss making this a CoffeeandFootball discussion topic with @Blake Munroe…. Consider having an OTF members competition to guess what the subscriber count will be by kickoff against the Buckeyes next fall…. Winner gets 6 tickets to the A&M home game. Have it as a sponsored campaign for 7 months by Duck Camp or BKCW or John Donovan or whomever is willing to sponsor it pay for the 6 game tickets plus a fun game day experience. My initial thought when you add ArchMania plus a Top2 preseason ranking plus year 2 in SEC plus the rockstar lineup on OTF, I’m guessing something in the 135,000 range of OTF subscribers by 2p on Aug 30th!!! Just an idea. Guess it’s the Marketing Major in me. Love all you guys and your genuine authentic passion for the Texas Longhorns. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for 2025 at OTF. Jeff Howe joining was an awesome addition for January. Btw, really enjoy the new Friday ‘end of week posts’ from both CJ and Jeff. Keep em coming fellas!! Much love and respect for OTF!!! 🧡🤘🏼🐂

Makes me appreciate more and more Sark’s willingness to wear dual hat as OC and also his ability to maintain such high level of commitment from his core coaching staff. We’ll lose coaches each year (hope not but promotions happen for great coaches) but this is crazy what’s happening at Ohio State. Had to be gut punch to see Knowles leave for top rival Penn St as DC in ‘lateral’ move for more money and more control of defense. Now, offensive line coach Justin Frye bolts for NFL as Cardinals OL coach ….https://athlonsports.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/college-football-news-arizona-cardinals-justin-frye-osu-buckeyes Then today it’s reported that Chip Kelly is also leaving Ryan Day for NFL as Raiders new OC. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chip-kelly-joining-raiders-as-oc-former-nfl-head-coach-hired-by-las-vegas-after-lengthy-hiatus-from-league/amp/ Thats a lot of key assistants to replace quickly. I’m looking forward to game 1 in Columbus for the rematch!!! Hook em!! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

Great interview. love his combination of drive / passion balanced with humility. Awesome to have Arch as our QB starter now, no more controversy. Hook em’!!! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

Ready for new ownership since 1994. 😞

Agree. As a lifetime Cowboys fan back to the 70s, 80s and 90s, it is impossible to be a fan these days given the complete joke Jerry is. Only seem focused on ego, control and making money. Feeling incredibly grateful the Horns are in great hands and masterful leadership with CDC and Sark!! Hook em! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

Awesome!! Love it!! Hook em!!

Love reading that Sark is interviewing OSU assistant LaAllan Clark to possibly fill new position on defensive staff, focused on developing defensive end pass rush. Looks like he’s trained over 50 NFL Defensive Ends. Hope this happens as Sark keeps raising the bar. Hook em! https://atozsports.com/college-football/ohio-state-buckeyes-news/texas-pursuit-key-ohio-state-assistant-forces-ryan-day-tough-staff-decisions-laallen-clark/ https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2023/02/137221/ohio-state-hires-laallan-clark-who-has-trained-more-than-50-nfl-defenders-as-defensive-line-graduate-assistant?amp

@Bobby Burton you had the most awesome moment this morning on Coffee & Football during closing remarks when you had a smile on your face while talking in code about an announcement likely coming later today as part of taking OTF to the next level! I loved the dream team picture post on this thread earlier cuz that’s what it feels like. @Bobby Burton @Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel @Rod Babers @Blake Munroe and now @Jeff Howe. Unbelievable mix of incredible men who love the Horns, each of you know your stuff and have thoughtful perspectives. Most important, you call it like you see and keep it real without going negative like some sites. Love the positive vibe, high integrity, depth of insider knowledge, collaborative spirit, and genuine love for the Horns at OTF. Keep up the great work. Oh, Jeff, great first perspective on 3rd yr player importance. Love it!! Hook em!! 🧡🤘🏼🐂

Completely understood your point and agreed with it. Realize my prior post may not have been as clear. It seems ironic that Day went from being ‘hated’ by OSU fans back in late Nov when they wanted him gone after the surprising loss to Michigan and now, after winning 4 straight, how would those same fans feel if he was able to get a gig in the NFL over the next couple weeks, leaving OSU like Harbaugh did to Mich last winter? Offensive minded coach with one of the best winning percentages of any college coach in past 50 yrs. Will be interesting to see if he stays.

I read this earlier today about ACC evaluating and thought it was a joke. They need to cancel conf championships IMO. Creates imbalance advantage as some teams get extra rest (eg Ohio State and ND this year). Name conf champs based on regular season results plus tie breaker. Makes every conf game count. In current format Notre Dame has an obvious advantage by always getting 3 weeks rest in early Dec. Expand to 16 teams for CFP and Top 15 (plus Highest Group of Five) simply get seeded with top 8 teams hosting round 1 the first weekend of Dec. Mid-Dec is Quarterfinals and 4 winning teams play in 2 premier bowl games on New Years Day. National Championship 10-12 Days later (on Friday night instead of Monday night) so that College Football ends just as NFL playoffs begin. This allows full month of December to be the month of College Playoffs. Heard Joel Klatt suggest similar 10 days back and loved the idea. This would make for 2 ultimate Vegas long weekends back to back in early January. New Years Day would be incredible if every year it was the Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl that hosted the Semi Finals. National Championship could rotate. This year that would have put the National Championship on Friday, Jan 10th followed by 3 straight days of NFL Wildcard Playoffs. Feels anticlimactic to have College National Championship on Jan 20th. JMO.

Game 1 next season is gonna be 🔥 Hook em!! 🐂🤘🏼🧡

Did you notice during the interview just now when he was asked what his plans are for next season, he didn’t exactly give an answer that would inspire buckeye confidence that he is returning. Will Day interview with any NFL team and consider bolting the buckeyes while on top?

I’m betting the entire Horns football team as well as all the coaches watched tonight’s game, went through all the emotions you’d expect while watching the game, knowing they had a real shot to be in this year’s game…….then they turned off the TV, set the alarm for 430am and said “time to get to work”. I’m so f’ing fired up for offseason workouts and spring ball to start. 2025 is gonna be a great season for the Longhorns. Hook em! 🤘🏼🐂🧡

It’s impressive how strong Cosmi has become on Commanders OL after he switched from Tackle to Guard Looked painful seeing the injury happen on TV. Wish him the best in recovery. Hook em!

Well said. Thought it was funny during the Chiefs game when Joe Buck and Troy Aikman made a reference to the betting line and certain people having a reaction after KC took the intentional safety. I’m not a gambler but can imagine that would be maddening.

Agree somewhat. LSU completely got it done on Daniel’s side of the ball. They had the #1 Ranked Offense in 2023. Could not do much better. Hard to believe LSU was the #108 Ranked Defense. That’s crazy, especially given all the talent they had on both sides of the ball in 2023. That’s one of many things I love about the Horns is the balance of strength on both sides. hook em!!

Unbelievably impressive win for Washington at Detroit with dominating offense all game, ~500 yds offense, 300 in the air, 3 of 4 on 4th downs and 5 defensive takeaways. Commanders kept foot pressed all the way down on the pedal when they were up by 10pts in the fourth quarter. DQ didn’t settle for field goal on 4th down in 4th qtr. Killer mindset. Jayden Daniels is special. It all starts with having a great coach (Dan Quinn was excellent hire), clutch QB (JD doesn’t look like a rookie)…….Commanders look strong in virtually all facets of their offense and defense. One of the best NFL playoff games I recall seeing in a while. I hope the Horns get this mindset next season. Total confidence in QB. Get more aggressive in 2nd half even when the Horns have lead…..#AllGasNoBrakes! Btw, as a lifelong Cowboy fan, this is painful as Washington looks even more dangerous than Philly. Looks like to Cowboys drought will continue for another decade. At least we have the Horns!! any other thoughts on tonight’s game? Hook em!!!

Horns247 members are understandably disappointed by the news but classy in their appreciation for Jeff and all he’s contributed. Thought it was great to see 247 members also show love on their board for @Bobby Burton and appreciation for what OTF has quickly become over the past 13 months. Hook em! 🧡🐂🤘🏼

I hope the Buckeyes win selfishly as a Longhorn fan. Makes our loss in semi finals slightly less painful but more importantly, it would make game 1 next season even more dramatic. I wouldn’t be surprised to see UT and OSU to likely be #1 v #2 pre-season plus it would be great to beat defending national champs to start next season. Hook em!!

@Bobby Burton I love the rockstar team you’ve assembled and infectious positive culture fostered at OTF with @Gerry Hamilton @CJ Vogel @Blake Munroe @Rod Babers plus all the other regulars and guests each week. I try to catch as much as possible each day on OTF as the other sites seem to be a distant second. If Jeff H ends up joining OTF, that would be awesome and almost seems unfair to IT, OB and others as you keep taking OTF to the next level month after month. Hook em and keep up the great work. You make being a DieHard Longhorn fan so much fun. 🤘🏼🐂🧡

I thought I heard Sark on record this past year supporting the idea of having only one transfer portal window and make it in the spring. Whether it’s the first 10 days of Jan (before spring semester starts) or later in the spring, it makes sense to only have one transfer window per year. What other schedule changes are coming? I liked Klatt’s recommendation this week to move up the college football schedule so that the entire month of December was college playoffs then end with national championship on NewYears Day. That idea would align well with this new transfer portal schedule occurring Jan 2 - 12.

Will be interesting to see if this gets passed and what other rules get modified this spring. https://apple.news/AIUbH7nbqR0W0ksQ0n0eZFA

I think I agree with you. We play 15 games in Jan/Feb. 11 of these games are against ranked teams. We need to win all 4 games against unranked SEC opponents and at least 4 of the 11 other games against ranked teams for UT to have anything that feels positive this season. Even that would mean 8-7 over the 2 month stretch.