September 15th, 2015 at 9:43 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 10:15 AM ^
When does Patterson's Lasting Lessons come out?
September 15th, 2015 at 10:37 AM ^
Jethro P. Tenderloin
September 15th, 2015 at 11:06 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
Another way of looking at it: U-T stabilizes and has its pick of top in-state talent; meaning, Texas talent is not enrolling at OSU, Alabama, Oregon, USC, etc. One program controlling the spigot for top-talent in Texas - instead of several - is better for us, in my book. Having a top coach ourselves, that advantage is somewhat leveled; and it forces other programs to develop their own state talent, which is harder to do, and again better for us.
I'm happy to take the 3rd, 4th, and 5th best Texas guys, while getting the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd best MI guys, etc., and have them all coached by Harbaugh, et al. Let Strong coach the TX 1s and 2s at TX; and we'll beat them with everybody else.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:49 AM ^
and those other teams are going to fight for top talent other places mostly from the south. We are simply fighting one more strong team for players in the south. There is no way it benefits us.
September 16th, 2015 at 2:19 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 12:24 PM ^
Recruiting in Texas is massively competitive whether Texas is doing well or not. All the SEC and Big 12 schools recruit there, among a host of others. Baylor and TCU have pretty well soaked up a lot of guys who would have gone to Texas in better days for U-T. Plus, as far as us going down there, we have the weather and distance challenges. And I don't ever remember a top player from up here committing to Texas.
September 15th, 2015 at 1:48 PM ^
Jordan Hicks was Ohio, but he went to Texas and was a top recruit
September 15th, 2015 at 5:33 PM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
Attendance for their home opener was 86,458. That's close to 15,000 empty seats, not something you want when you're trying to push for stadium expansion.
September 15th, 2015 at 3:14 PM ^
Getting curb stomped by Notre Dame and thoroughly outplayed by Rice doesn't help, either.
September 15th, 2015 at 12:52 PM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 9:43 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 9:57 AM ^
But maybe HornsGoBlog published some emails where he also told fans to go find another team to support?
September 15th, 2015 at 10:09 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 10:21 AM ^
And I am sure he publishes SuperDuper Guides, as everything is bigger in Texas.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:33 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 11:21 AM ^
The main subject is the creation of football.
September 15th, 2015 at 9:51 AM ^
It took the university president that long to finish reading BLL?
September 15th, 2015 at 9:52 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 10:10 AM ^
No problem, I was on my way to post it.
The most interesting thing I found from the article was that his contract was guaranteed through 2019, so Texas is on the hook (pun intended) for the remainder.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:17 AM ^
Unless he is hired by another university/company. I heard Toys R Us may be interested.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:38 AM ^
Is Kay Bee Toys still a thing? If so, he should probably drop off an application.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:49 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 10:51 AM ^
I remember vividly hitting Kay Bee to get a Sega Genesys game and then scooting down to Record Town(or was it Tape World?) to pretend I was old enough to buy a Geto Boys album. Good times.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
I think Scarface would have suggested stealing the album, and shooting the clerk on the way out.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:52 AM ^
I spent many a birthday check from grandma there.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:18 AM ^
Article says Charlie Strong hiring is "widely applauded" by fans there. Given how deep they've sunk I find that kind of hard to believe.
Plus I'll never forget the immortal LSUFreek gif after that announcement.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:28 AM ^
Why did those hicks ever think they ever had a shot at Harbaugh? Why would he go there?
September 15th, 2015 at 2:47 PM ^
There was rumors about Harbaugh leaving the Niners two years ago (after they tried to trade him to the Browns). Texas fans thought they could land him if he wanted to go back to college. Thankfully... everything worked out perfectly for us in the end.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
Strong is a legit coach with a solid track record and I think most logical Texas fans are willing to give him a chance. It is only year 2 and college coaches tend to get 3 years at the minimum.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:38 AM ^
Even if the fans are patient, you have to find a new AD without much of an ego to give Strong (and Smart) a real shot. Easier said that done.
When I think back to that 2010 season and what we know about Brandon now, I think even if that campaign went quite a bit better than it did that DB still would have pulled the trigger because his ego wouldn't let him go long without having his own hire in there.
September 15th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
Strong is a legit coach with a solid track record and I think most logical Texas fans are willing to give him a chance. It is only year 2 and college coaches tend to get 3 years at the minimum.
September 15th, 2015 at 9:45 AM ^
I'm a bit concerned about Texas hiring a competent AD. Texas, properly run, can be a force.
September 15th, 2015 at 9:46 AM ^
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September 15th, 2015 at 10:28 AM ^
September 15th, 2015 at 10:14 AM ^
they have a secret deal with David Brandon to come rescue their program?
September 15th, 2015 at 9:54 AM ^
The same is true of Michigan and other powers. Programs like Michigan and Texas and others who have struggled do not stay down forever.
You could argue that Patterson was basically Isoroku Yamamoto attacking Pearl Harbor and awaking a sleeping giant.
September 15th, 2015 at 1:39 PM ^
A day that will live in infamy.
September 15th, 2015 at 9:52 AM ^
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September 15th, 2015 at 9:55 AM ^
Just curious. Texas being good really does not have much of an effect on us, other than the possibility of a classic Rose Bowl every 50 years. (And a compelling home and home commencing sometime this decade)
September 15th, 2015 at 10:01 AM ^
No real big reason. Mostly schadenfreude to see another historical blue blood fall on hard times. Misery likes company. But you could make an argument that it helps UM's recruiting if UT is down considering the national focus Harbaugh is taking on recruiting. I would also like a little more room between UM and UT in all time wins.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:07 AM ^
very legit reasons. I now also wish the Horns the worst. Also, I don't have to see Matthew McConnaughey and his creepy Lincoln drive onto the field for a half time show if they are in no meaningful games.
September 15th, 2015 at 10:20 AM ^
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