And by "the masses," I of course mean my co-blogger. And perhaps the Lone Reader, should he be reading (though after the Epic Fail of Matt Holiday I don't anticipate many visits to this site by Lone Reader). And I welcome any contribution from The Law Clerk New To Burnt Orange ("TLCNTBO") should she feel compelled to visit. But other than that, its basically just you.
So, on to the question: Was Greg Davis's offensive game plan as putrid as (1) it seemed on TV; and (2) its being described by fellow bloggers throughout the interwebs? I'll confess that I don't know enough to decide if it was bad game planning by GD, lack of offensive talent at the WR and RB positions, or total fucking meltdown along the offensive line, that was the cause of our offensive struggles. I am curious what it looked like from inside the Cotton Bowl.
Thoughts?
First, let me say that your tags are hilarious. Kudos to you.
ReplyDeleteAs for the response from "the masses," I can answer that it was even worse in person. Of course, that all depends on your perspective and expectations heading into the game. I knew that we wouldn't have much success on offense against OU, especially after the torching we put on them last year. Their defensive personnel and coaching staff are simply too good to let that happen again. And frankly, our offense has been downright average this year (with the exception of the UTEP game).
Don't get me wrong. I wasn't quite expecting the completely feeble results we got in the first half. But I sure didn't think we'd have consistent success.
It's time to face the facts. We are a defensive football team. And I am perfectly fine with that. It's about damn time. So we don't need Mr. Davis' offense to light up the scoreboard like we have in years past. If anything, we just need to fine tune some things and CUT DOWN ON THE TURNOVERS. The mixup between Colt & Goodwin on Colt's pick cannot happen. Colt fumbling the ball heading in on the 5 yard line cannot happen. If we can be a bit more careful with the football, I don't see us dropping a game until Pasadena. Look at our schedule - who is going to score more than 20 points against us?
Inside the Cotton Bowl, it was hot, sunny, loud, crowded, frustrating, nerve-racking, and in the end, completely joyous. There's no such thing as an ugly win against those bastards. Now let's hope we put together a better offensive performance in Columbia this weekend. I think we saw some signs of life in the running game in the 2nd half, so hopefully we can build on that.
As we went through the 4th quarter in Dallas last week, I kept begging us to remain conservative on offense and run the ball. Who'd a thunk it?
Lone Reader Checking in:
ReplyDeleteI have not given up visiting your site since Matt Holiday lost Game 2 of the NLDS. However, with the way things were going for the Redbirds, I was glad the misery ended on Saturday, as opposed to Sunday. No sense dragging out the inevitable.
I will pay attention this weekend as Mizzou plays host to UT; however, I very little faith an upset is in the making. Mizzou may beat UT in the first half but that is about it. So if I were a UT fan, which I am not, I would stock up on the Pepto Bizmol for the first half and the beer for the second.
Lone Reader
I suspect Lone Reader needs to remember that if Mizzou WERE to prevail this Saturday, his employment prospects would indeed be bleak.
ReplyDeleteOverly Concerned UT Fan:
ReplyDeleteI suspect you are concerned beacuse large football programs have tendency to lose to Our Lady of the Blind schools. I am not concerned about my employment prospects and suspect I will be back at work on Monday with a Mizzzou team that has lost three straight. Such is the way of a sports fan from Missouri.
Did you happen to catch the article in the Chronicle this morning about the jury foreman who bamboozled Ford into settling a case for $3MM when the rest of the jury was ready to hand out a verdict for the defense? It is a good article and I believe it is in the City & State section of the paper. I brought a copy to the office and it is in the kitchen.
Lone Reader
I fully understand that UT has a tendency to play great ball until they run up against Our Lady of The Blind Junior College, at which point the fine boys from Austin manage to lose. Hence, my concern for this weekend, and my sincere hope - for your sake - that this trend does not repeat itself Saturday.
ReplyDeleteYes, I saw that ruling. I was aware of the case when it unfolded down in the valley. It will be interesting to see if the Bar gets involved. Shady stuff goin' on.
OCUTF
OCUTF:
ReplyDeleteYes, I think the Bar will be intersted because of the circumstances in which the Plaintiff's attorney planted a seed about increasing his demand to $3MM once the case was given to the jury. That would suck to be interviewing the jurors afterwards and them all say, "Yeah, we had already answered 'No' on two of the three liability questions."
By the way, I am going to be playing in a charity golf tournament over the weekend. I plan on carrying the team on my back and winning the whole dang thing. So, assuming I am still allowed in the office on Monday, you will know why I will be a little sore.
Lone Reader
Texas under Mack Brown has actually done a good job of beating the teams they are supposed to beat....for the most part. However, Mack has gone on record as saying the games before and after OU week are the hardest for this team from a coaching standpoint. The confluence of post-OU letdown, a game on the road, a wounded but talented opponent, a 7pm game where the Missourians (Missourites? Missouristas?) will have had plenty of time to stock up on Grandpa's moonshine, all these things could play into a Texas upset.
ReplyDeleteI am counting on the near mythic crappiness of our offense against OU to provide the necessary motivation going into Columbia. I can see the Texas offense coming out like gangbusters just to prove a point, and that could save us. I have no fear about our defense .... which is usually the point in time when we break apart like hardened cow pies under a cowboy boot.
OCUTF and Lone Reader:
ReplyDeleteI had not heard about that ruling. But that is what SLAE is here for, informing the world!!
The foreman communicated directly with the lawyers to encourage settlement?!? That's crazy.
Charity golf? Is this that thing our client puts on? If so, how much is it costing me??
ReplyDeleteWe're doing chores this weekend, gettin' ready for the holidays early. Probably BBQ out, though, what with all this good weather.
OCUTF
Well, I for one hope Missoura beats the c___ outta those t-sippers!
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Longtimeaggie
Lone Reader:
ReplyDeleteDo not be afraid of OCUTF. It does not even sound like he knows anything about UT Football anyway. Frakin' T-Sips. You can always have a job at my firm.
A&MROCKS
Yo, A&MROCKS - long time no see? You still living up there by the lake? Going fishing this weekend?
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Longtimeaggie
OCUTF:
ReplyDeleteIt is not the client tournament; this one is for Clear Brook Baseball. I do not know when the client is hosting its tournament again but I know I am the defnding champ so I do get an automatic invitation.
Lone Reader
OCUTF: Don't get too cocky - those boys from Mizzou might just surprise you this weekend.
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LR: Clear Brook Baseball?? How the heck did you get hooked up with them? Anyway, it seems to me you'd be better off making some ribs for your mentor.
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Longtimeaggie:
ReplyDeleteWhat have you been doing old man? I didn't know you visited this site. Yeah, I will be juggin' for some yellows this weekend. It should be nice. You should come by if you are in the area; we are still at the same old place. I will have a pig on the pit, that junior popped last night.
A&MROCKS
OCTUF:
ReplyDeleteFriend of a friend; you know hot it goes. At the end of the day there will be golf, beer, and hot wings.
It is a nice weekend for smoking but I will only be doing ribs if Mizzou wins. Speaking of smoking, the wife agreed to let me smoke Thanksgiving dinner. I will have a ham and pork loin on the smoker while the turkey will be in the oven.
LR
A&MROCKS: Man that sounds mighty tempting, but I gotta go visit my boy up in Palestine. He's been transferred to Coffield Unit and they're pretty rough. He's up for parol again next year but you know how that goes. I might could come by Sunday if you're going to be around, but I'd have to bring the old lady with me. How does that sound?
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Longtimeaggie
LR:
ReplyDeleteWell, I would graciously accept ribs as a consolation prize, so if Mizzou wins, you'd better come through! I probably ought to learn how to use a smoker, but I'm not allowed to sit around and drink beer anyway so what's the point?
Relatives coming in for Thanksgiving this year?
OCUTF
Hey, does anyone know the spread on the 'bama/Tennessee game tomorrow?
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OCUTF:
ReplyDeleteYou better watch out for the Tigers. Your pampered boys from the south will get frost bit on your ass. I hope Colt's thumb is okay.
What up Mizzouman?
MizzouRah!!!
Bamaboy:
ReplyDeleteYou can't afford to be betting on 'Bama. Isn't that what got you in trouble with that loan shark over in Hueytown? Of course, anything is better than listening to the Fighting Al Gores sing "Rocky Top" over and over again after a Volunteers win. So I guess, go Bama.
Matt:
ReplyDeleteWTF?
Am I no longer your Lone Reader? This sucks.
Lone Reader
Longtime Aggie:
ReplyDeleteDidn't know you were a lawyer too. Usually, those transferred to the Cofield Unit come up for "parole" not "parol" (as in the evidence). Where is your practice? Times are tough in Cattle Law these days.
I say go Bama and Go Gators!!! Anything to keep the T-Sips out of the Championship Game!!!
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Lone Reader:
ReplyDeleteThe power of the internet is on display. I can't control the hurtling comet that is SLAE, ripping through the blogosphere. We welcome all comers here, even Aggies.
You will always remain Lone Reader, though.
Longtime Aggie:
ReplyDeleteI do not know who this Matt guy is but I bet he has never popped a buck in his life. He sounds like a trash-talking T-Sip sitting in his ivory tower in H-Town. I say we head down that way with a rope and teach him a thing or two about Cattle Law.
A&MROCKS
Matt:
ReplyDeleteThanks but you may not see me for a while until things quiet down.
Lone Reader
MizzouRah!!: Dude!! Whassup?? You goin' to the game? Man, I could NOT get off from my shift, so I'll be sweatin' over at the plant while you play. Sucks.
ReplyDeleteYou gonna be able to make the game Sunday? If you bowl like you did last weekend we'll kick a_____. I'll buy the suds!
Mizzouman
A&MROCKS:
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't konw who this Matt guy is. I think you got it - t-sipperdeluxe! Let's wait until my boy gets outta Coffield and we'll fix him up just fine. I suspect Leroy has learned a thing or two about blades while sitting around being baby sat by TDC, huh?
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Longtimeaggie
Mizzouman:
ReplyDeleteYou working the late shift at the plant? 7pm game. I thought the smell ordinance kept you guys from working that late. Sucks you won't see the game.
I heard the preacher told you no more bowling? Something about the devil being in that place. That's why the Jews are the Chosen People: free access to hobbies.
Longtimeaggie:
ReplyDeleteThe clink makes a man strong. When JimBob was in for his 5-10 stretch for taking the game warden's truck out near Onalaska it really toughened him up. I spect LeRoy is going to come out knowing a thing or two about shanks.
A&MROCKS
Longtime Aggie and A&MROCKS:
ReplyDeleteI'll have you know that the Ivory Tower has produced unbelievable advances in hydroponics, advanced fertilizers, genetic enhancement of crops, and detailed schedules of crop rotation and fallow lands. I would think you would be less dismissive of your more learned breathren when you consider what they have done for the agricultural profession.
Go Bruins
UCLAProf
Matt:
ReplyDeleteSounds like you're pretty cool, man. Don't let those boys from A&M bother you - we'll take care of them. Yeah, the smell law is what it is, but when the man says i gotta work well then i gotta work. Not much I can do about that!
Not sure about any preacher and bowling. Pastor Lawrence is on our team.
Mizzouman
Missouman:
ReplyDeleteI thought the hot dog plant was shut down? I am glad to hear you are working. I will have a case of Nat Light on ice if you want to stop by on your lunch break for a few.
MizzouRah
A&MROCKS:
ReplyDeleteGiven the Aggies' inability to score points (and given your golf game) I'd think you already know all there is to know about shanks.
MizzouRah: Naw, man, it's the late shift this time. Seems like the worse the economy gets the more folks eat the 'dogs. Good for me, but hard on the kids. I'm up for shift supervisor soon, so that would be sweet - got my eyes on some new wheels with that paycheck.
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The economy is quite difficult here in Southern California, but we will never stoop to eating the dreck produced in those hot dog plants. They employ incredibly cruel animal husbandry principles and brutalize those poor creatures in their miniscule cages. The vulgarity of some people in Middle America never ceases to amaze.
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UCLAProf
Matt:
ReplyDeleteThose are fightn' words in my part of the State. I bet you are the epidomy of T-Sips; let me guess, you did not even go to UT for undergrad did you? I bet you drive an Audi with all the other T-Sip wantabees?
A&MROCKS
Ummm. Matt: You can't post as "UCLAProf" - it shows you posted as "Matt" even when you sign it someone else. I think you'll need to log on anonymously to make that work.
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Mizzouman:
ReplyDeleteCheck out the new wheels I just put on my car?
http://02civ.com/images/DONKeykong%2040%20inch%20rims.jpg
MizzouRah
AUDI??!! Do they still MAKE those?? You gotta be kidding. No-one drives those, do they?
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MizzouRah:
ReplyDeleteNow them are some ROCKIN' WHEELS! Where'd you get those?? Down at Bill's?
Mizzouman
Matt:
ReplyDeleteWhat kind of scam are you running here? You are once again showing what a true T-Sip does; hides behing an anonmous blog rather than standing up and putting it out there like a man.
Freakin T-Sip.
A&MROCKS
We are having a few technical difficulties. It appears some poster's comments are showing as coming from the editor's accounts. I can assure you this mistake will be remedied immediately. Sorry for the confusion.
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Mizzrouman:
ReplyDeleteYeah, Bill hooked me up with em. The old lady does not like 'em because she cannot climb in. That is the point, huh?
MizzouRah
MizzouRah:
ReplyDeleteThey still let you drive after that little run in you had in East St. Louis?
MizzouRah:
ReplyDeleteYou got that right. Hey how about this: Let's ask Maryanne from the front office out to lunch one day when she's wearing one of them short skirts and see if SHE can get in the car. Now THAT I would pay for!
Mizzouman
Mizzouman:
ReplyDeleteThose girls said they were 18; how was I supposed to know?
Longtimeaggie: I bet you know what I am talking about?
MizzouRah
Matt:
ReplyDeleteI think MizzouRah got that off his record by some kind of deferred judgment or something like that. He go hisself a good lawyer - some Jewish kid, I think (they are the best!) - and cut a sweet deal, my man!
Mizzouman
Longtimeaggie prefers his conquests to be of the lamb variety. Sheep know no age.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was ok as longs as they was 14. Is it 18 now?
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Heathens.
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Hey, there ain't nothing wrong with a little companionship in the barn. Don't tell me you've never thought of it.
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Mizzouman:
ReplyDeleteI had Maryanne last week; sorry.
MizzouRah
MizzouRah: No, man, don't tell me that!! Did you really?? You better hope the bossman doesn't find out, 'cause I'll bet he'd tell your old lady quicker than you can down a six-pack.
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Matthew:
ReplyDeletePlease stop messing around with this and get back to work.
Brian
Brian:
ReplyDeleteAs you are well aware, you have not provided me any assignments lately. Since I don't have anything to do, I thought I would .... network in the hopes of finding new clients. Several posters here will definitely be in need of legal help.
Matt: You DO know this is a public blog, right? OCUTF.
ReplyDeleteSo, Mr. Matthew: What's the score tonight at Mizzou?
ReplyDeleteSigning on as my real name,
Brad
P.S. Good job fending off our hijack yesterday - you earned your stripes, young man. On the other hand, I could have called in all of my kids and you would have gone under! Anyway, don't be surprised if Mizzouman, MizzouRah, 'bamaboy, Longtimeaggie, and A&MROCKS show up again in the future!
I am not particularly optimistic about tonight's game. I think Texas pulls it out, but it may make last week's game (which was about as attractive as a 72 year old alcoholic Okie with emphysema and a diabetic foot) look like Claudia Schiffer. Word is the Texas offense is reshuffling its WRs and going to focus on the running game. I like it in concept, but in game 7? I doubt these midseason adjustments.
ReplyDeleteStill, our defense is water tight and Mizzou just ain't that good. I'm going with Tx 26 - MU 17.
P.S. The assault on SLAE was priceless. I enjoyed our new "contributors."
OK. what is "WR" - Wide receiver"? Remember: I didn't go to games even when I lived within easy walking distance from the stadium, Earl Campbell was running, and so forth.
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