NCHorn

Thank you for the analysis, good stuff. One area where I would push back is the coaching favorite. If Texas rolls OSU like I expect (34-17) and the offensive play calling is a couple of ticks above recent Texas game history, the question will become: how much time WAS Sark having to spend with the defensive side of the ball? My reading of the teas leaves is that he was more frustrated than was ever publicly conveyed. I think the offensive side of the ball gets a much deeper and better engaged Sarkisian than we've known in some time. And that will be a problem for the Buckeyes. My two cents, if worth that. Hook 'em

Co-sign re: Coach Miller. He has only had one losing season in his 20 or so years as a HC, as stated during the broadcast last night. Texas has a good one and the future is bright. His public call-out post-Tenn was not the reaction of an immature or otherwise emotionally unaware coach. It was one who saw the prospect of the team either continuing further down that path in regard to effort or providing a public reality check that he ascertained was necessary for them to engage and play at a level more proximate to their ceiling. The fan base is tracking, the support during the MsSt loss was good and loud. Getting unbeaten Vandy in here on Wed warrants more of that for another statement win. Texas needs to defend its home court and can inch forward in the conference standings with two very high quality conference wins under its belt. If you haven't seen the team play in person yet, I would describe them in general as so-so on defense (last night suggests a better trend though) and an entertaining level of offense. Moody should be rocking Wednesday. Hook 'em

Seems to me that expecting Arch to contend for a Heisman or not have a learning curve after sitting the bench for two years (other than a couple of off schedule starts) is an over-reach. Personally, I think he will be fine and grow week over week. Could be an 8-4 season, could be better and make the playoffs again. Glad he is a Longhorn, no hesitation in my optimism. Hook 'e,