DMN Predictions

[stanhin]

FWIW, Dallas Morning News projects us to go 10-2 in regular season with losses to OU and at TCU

Texas Longhorns season preview: 3 breakout candidates, key questions, projected results and more

 

[Dionysus]

DMN reports Garnet Smith questionable for the Arkansas game

 

[horninchicago]

DMN reports Garnet Smith questionable for the Arkansas game

I initially read that as "DMN reporter ..."

A few sips of wine and I can't read.

 

[horninchicago]

It's always a safe bet the past 20 years counting ou as a loss, but TCU?

 

[Dionysus]

A few sips of wine and I can't read.

I remember the first time I drank wine too

 

[caryhorn]

The most important issue, imo, the article points to that may come between the Horns and a breakout season is this:
"how well Sam Ehlinger's body holds up to the number of hits he takes. Ehlinger rushed the ball 164 times last season. It would serve Tom Herman well to reduce that number, especially with Shane Buechele's offseason departure."

Our QB depth is unproven. And Sam is such a physical player. He's been injured each season severely enough to miss games, requiring his backup to play.

I cannot imagine Herman pulling back on the number of carries Sam gets. Let's keep our fingers crossed for a miracle season, i.e., injury free for Sam. If that happens then the Horns will be in very good shape come December.

 

[Chinstrap]

The Sooner Morning News.

 

[dukesteer]

The Sooner Morning News.

It’s true and I’m really tired of it.

The power base is getting ready to shift big time to the burnt orange. That will start to become apparent on September 7th, and obvious on October 12th.

 

[horninchicago]

I remember the first time I drank wine too

To borrow a Steve Martin from "Wild and Crazy Guy" album heckler retort, with poetic license taken.

Well done, sir.

 

[BevoJoe]

Key games are LSU and OU. But the team has to stay healthy and cannot overlook anybody on the schedule.

 

[HornHuskerDad]

The Sooner Morning News.

One of the reasons I stopped home delivery - that plus their editorial endorsement of Hillary in 2016.

 

[Horngal12]

OU is replacing four O- linemen. It is hard to run and pass when you can't block. The last time they had to wholesale change their line in 2009 they ended up losing a bunch of games and Bradford got hurt.

 

[moondog_LFZ]

OU is replacing four O- linemen. It is hard to run and pass when you can't block. The last time they had to wholesale change their line in 2009 they ended up losing a bunch of games and Bradford got hurt.

And I'm not all that sold on Jalen Hurts.
He's playing in a whole different system now.

 

[Badass]

I expect Ingram and Whittington , along with improved OL , to really help Sam to reduce his carries.

 

[hornde68]

Ehlinger (though I love him) can be too competitive for health guarding. Tried to make a tackle on INT in spring scrimmage

 

[KBBAKER]

It's always a safe bet the past 20 years counting ou as a loss

Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 1980 OU 19 wins, Texas 18 wins, 2 Ties
Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 1990 OU 14 wins, Texas 14 wins, 1 Tie
Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 2000 OU 12 wins, Texas 7 wins

Things always look a little better on paper!

 

[horninchicago]

Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 1980 OU 19 wins, Texas 18 wins, 2 Ties
Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 1990 OU 14 wins, Texas 14 wins, 1 Tie
Texas-OU (Regular Season) Since 2000 OU 12 wins, Texas 7 wins

Things always look a little better on paper!

That's true. I guess the Big XII titles and Heisman winners and overall better national prominence ou has had is what I mean. I don't personally count ou as a loss every year. I was referring to the national pundits and buffoons who make pre-season predictions.

The above mentioned plus the absolute annihilations Texas endured when Mack was around still must be in the forefront of these pundits' predictions. Thus, I still believe it is just an easier pick for those types.

 

[Baseballgawd]

It's always a safe bet the past 20 years counting ou as a loss, but TCU?

Maybe because 80% of the time the last 5 years Texas did lose and even with one of the worst TCU QB’s under Patterson, it took 4 turnovers to win last year??? SR handed 2 of those to the Texas defense on a platter. Lastly, Ross Blacklock was not there, he was the year before and he will be this year. The DE this year stand a very good chance to be better than the AC and 1st/2nd round draft choices from last year. Just sayin......not a slam but it would be very stupid to just say “It’s only TCU”.

 

[stanhin]

not a slam but it would be very stupid to just say “It’s only TCU”.

looks like a slam to me.

 

[horninchicago]

Maybe because 80% of the time the last 5 years Texas did lose and even with one of the worst TCU QB’s under Patterson, it took 4 turnovers to win last year??? SR handed 2 of those to the Texas defense on a platter. Lastly, Ross Blacklock was not there, he was the year before and he will be this year. The DE this year stand a very good chance to be better than the AC and 1st/2nd round draft choices from last year. Just sayin......not a slam but it would be very stupid to just say “It’s only TCU”.

I said 20 years, you said 5. So, I'd stick with my analysis of TCU over the last 20 years compared to Texas.