How Far We Have Fallen

Sorry you guys were not interested in talking about football.

As I saw Baylor win the Big 12 and the announcer comment on how they won 2 games last year it dawned on me how far we have fallen from our glory days. Instead of a legitimate conversation, a couple of people would rather put people down then claim this is a site for conversation.
 
Txreds said:
When I was in high school we sucked except the one year McWilliams did well until Jimmy Johnson stomped a mudhole in us.
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It was Dennis Erickson and that was my junior year in college so like you I grew up with bad Texas football in my HS, college and even law school days. The Horns won the Sun Bowl my third year of law school at UT, then I leave and Ricky came to campus. Texas has been down before so this isn't some new unknown experience and Texas will get right again it really is about finding the right coach because there are too many advantages in this state with money, facilities and recruits. Hopefully Sark is that guy I just dont think we know yet and we have to give him time.
 
FWHORN said:
It was Dennis Erickson and that was my junior year in college so like you I grew up with bad Texas football in my HS, college and even law school days. The Horns won the Sun Bowl my third year of law school at UT, then I leave and Ricky came to campus. Texas has been down before so this isn't some new unknown experience and Texas will get right again it really is about finding the right coach because there are too many advantages in this state with money, facilities and recruits. Hopefully Sark is that guy I just dont think we know yet and we have to give him time.
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Those years were not fun for sure. I am hopeful Sark gets us there again. I was wrong and thought Herman was going to get it done. I like Sark a lot as a person. I am sure he does an amazing job on the recruiting trail with parents.
 
How far?
My 4 year old turned to me at bedtime last night and -in the cutest 4 year old voice- said, "I want to go to space."
...Then paused and followed with, "Space is fawwr awaay."
 
Txreds said:
I think you prefer a tubesteak taco
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I looked it up, it's right there in the internet forums protocol manual. The minute you recognize that you're being 'owned', you are to throw out an oral sex reference. All of those whose 'bandwidths aren't belong to you' will recognize that's also a reference to his same-sex desires. By the book, good job.
 
George Bailey said:
I looked it up, it's right there in the internet forums protocol manual. The minute you recognize that you're being 'owned', you are to throw out an oral sex reference. All of those whose 'bandwidths aren't belong to you' will recognize that's also a reference to his same-sex desires. By the book, good job.
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Wow. You prove my point as well. This was supposed to be a football thread. Instead a couple of people would rather turn it into a circus. Sorry I don’t just sit back and ignore insults. I tend to respond. These forums were done so we could have fun dialogue about a university we love. When people attack others it taints that spirit. Yes I responded in the same juvenile way because when you deal with people who behave that way it sometimes has to be taken to their level. Not fun and not what was intended at the outset of a post I made to simply say it is hard to see Bama win again and Baylor win the Big 12.
 
moondog_LFZ said:
Then I guess we haven't really fallen that far, have we?
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Haha. That was clever. It is interesting to watch the rise and fall of programs. Although Texas and Michigan are in the top five for all time wins we have gone through periods of time where we struggle. Looks like after many years Harbaugh has them playing well. I am surprised they gave him that much time. Here’s to hoping Sark is the right guy to get us winning again. Back to where Texas is Texas.
 
Txreds said:
...Sorry I don’t just sit back and ignore insults...Yes I responded in the same juvenile way because when you deal with people who behave that way it sometimes has to be taken to their level.
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Perhaps what you're looking for is SurleyBevo. They seem to thrive on penis-related humor/insults. And no, you never take it to a lower level. That just puts you on the same level as those who you perceive to be lower than you.
 
It is easy to feel a bit depressed over the last 10 years, but having witnessed the recovery from a 1-9 season in 1956, I can assure you that Texas can, and will, rebound. Teams performances go through win/loss cycles and with today’s portal, and now payment system, the cycles will be shorter (Baylor, LSU, etc). Good news is Texas has a brand with one of the most recognized logos in all of athletics, more money than all but a couple of schools ( nobody wins bidding wars against Texas), has incredible facilities, recognized academics and is in a great city in a great state. It also has an all time win/loss record against all of the SEC except for Vanderbilt, whose series ended in 1928, against all of the Big 12 teams except for WVA, and against all Big 10 teams, I think.

With the resources and the talent in Texas high schools there is no reason for Texas to be where it is, but there is also no reason for it to not climb out of this sh- -hole, and it will. It is a lot easier for a power player to get back than for a program that has never been there to climb that ladder. Oh, and did I mention that the new AD is one of the best in the country. And he has a lot to work with. The Texas haters, and there will always be many, can go to hell because in time the foot will be back on their throat. Keep the faith baby..
 
Awesome post Chinstrap. I am ready to go back to the days when playing Texas meant oh Sh!t here come the Horns. I know we will be back. Just hope sooner than later.
 
I agree. Who gives a crap about all time wins? That is cute when you are winning 10-12 ball games a year. But, the fact is that Texas accumulated all those wins decades and decades ago for the most part.

It was really cool when we passed ND at #2 in all time wins. Does anyone remember that and care? No, because we have fallen since then. A decade plus of sucking balls.

Anyway, I fly to PHX tonight and stay in Old Scottsdale. There is a Whataburger 1.3 miles from the hotel. I'll be walking there tomorrow. No Whataburgers where I live.
 
horninchicago said:
There is a Whataburger 1.3 miles from the hotel. I'll be walking there tomorrow. No Whataburgers where I live.
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I am a sausage BOB guy, rarely do I stray. But that new Breakfast Burger is worth a try. And with your 2.6 mile roundtrip walk, you may be able to walk off 1/8th, maybe a 1/4th of your calorie intake. Gotta burn all your calories before you return for a lunch Bacon Green Chile Double burger, saving room for the Dr Pepper shake of course.

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UTSA and, gasp, UTEP are going bowling this year and we aren't. Jeez


But.......from 1965 to 1967 we lost four games a year and started off 0-1-1 in 1968.

Then we reeled off 30 wins in a row and a couple of NCs.

I am optimistic. And if Sark is not the answer, the offensive coordinator for Western Kentucky should be ready to take over a major program in a few years.
 
huisache said:
UTSA and, gasp, UTEP are going bowling this year and we aren't. Jeez


But.......from 1965 to 1967 we lost four games a year and started off 0-1-1 in 1968.

Then we reeled off 30 wins in a row and a couple of NCs.

I am optimistic. And if Sark is not the answer, the offensive coordinator for Western Kentucky should be ready to take over a major program in a few years.
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Yes, but there was probably not the sense of urgency to fire a coach who won a NC a few years earlier. No social media, no 24/7 news cycle.

Texas gave Mack Brown 8 years before he was sent packing after his NC.

I still think, as long as he does not repeat the 3 consecutive losing seasons like Strong had, Sark gets at least 5 years. Herman would have if not for his well documented asshattery directed at his meal ticket, the fan base.
 
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and real tired of the sexually oriented attacks attributing homosexuality to those with opposing views.
 
I come to this thread because I guess I get a kick out of not having a clue what's going on. I'm tempted to ask...
But...I'm scared...
...and it's probably just better this way.
 
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