Horns - Pigs Game Thread

[horninchicago]

That game was hanging in the balance with a 3 pt. lead. It could have gone either way, I was very worried, but the O responded.
It was nice to see us be able to run the ball to close out a game.

But did you predict a close win or even a loss?

 

[cnb]

 

[rick mueller]

But did you predict a close win or even a loss?

Nope. I sure did not. I'd have to dig through the thread to find my pick, but I think it was something on the order of 38-24.

 

[rick mueller]

Well said and spot on.

 

[HoffHorn]

Let me some this up:
D:
Barron = Thorpe
Defense = Pretty F"ing Great
Collins = Making $$$

O:
Ewers = In a draft plunge ( I never want a another Pro - Style QB..., EVER!)

Sark = Not his best game as a OC ( Is it time?) just a question . Being HC and OC is NOT Easy.

Vertical passing game??? = It's either WR's not getting open or Quinn pretty much SUX at vertical ( last great pass was @ Bama....He had 2 GREAT WR's)

Today- Where is Bond? Where is Wingo? Where is Moore?

 

[rick mueller]

Vertical passing game??? = It's either WR's not getting open or Quinn pretty much SUX at vertical ( last great pass was @ Bama....He had 2 GREAT WR's)

I wonder why we keep trying the deep ball. It's clear we can't hit it. Maybe just to keep 'em honest?

 

[Detective Shilala]

Our defense is the real deal. Held this arky offense to 10 points. I be am sure it’s their lowest yardage of the season.

And no one can stop our offense. But us.
Fortunately we got out of our own way just enough today.

 

[cnb]

I wonder why we keep trying the deep ball. It's clear we can't hit it. Maybe just to keep 'em honest?

The deep ball is in Sark's DNA

 

[dukesteer]

The deep ball is in Sark's DNA

The issue with the deep ball is not the call, it’s the lack of accuracy. Ewers is statistically one of the worst in the country in this category.

 

[rick mueller]

The issue with the deep ball is not the call, it’s the lack of accuracy. Ewers is statistically one of the worst in the country in this category.

My point exactly. Usually, he is not even close to connecting.

 

[HornHuskerDad]

Our defense is the real deal.

Absolutely. The defense won the game today for the Longhorns. Give due credit to Arkansas - they came our inspired and ready to play, and their defense was much better than we expected. They caused the Texas offense a lot of problems. But credit to the Longhorn offense - they took what was available, and they didn't turn the ball over.

 

[HTownBevo]

I get that, but let’s be candid:

QE’s performance today was poor for most of three quarters, and then “good” for one drive in the 4th. Given the way the offensive line played, this game should not have been close. And don’t forget what Mississippi did to this Arkansas defense.

If this was an aberration, I might be more forgiving. But it isn’t. He has been generally underperforming since Michigan, and the UTSA injury is no longer a reasonable excuse.

Even most of the people I know – that tend to bend over backwards to give Quinn the benefit of the doubt – are questioning him.

Maybe he’s the best quarterback this team has. But frankly, I’m not so sure. That’s why I would consider starting Arch next week. I get the disruption that could result, but outside of QE making a quantum leap in performance (an unrealistic expectation), I just don’t see QE getting this team – and this immensely talented offense – to the promised land.

I posted during the by that Sark should be putting in an Arch flavored scheme. He’s not interested. We are gonna sink on the SS Ewers. Too inconsistent. Whether it’s missing entire games or just halves. He’s too inconsistent. 16 seems to offer a higher percentage chance to win a playoff game.