Jabberwocks Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I found that to be a very enjoyable game. There's a tower in Austin, Texas right now and I can bet which windows are lit in it!!!! 1248730[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) I've been back and forth on this. Did I miss something or did they take Reggie on the sideline when they went for it? If you need a big play, why take the Heisman trophy winner out of the game? 1248753[/snapback] I'm definitely more skeptical of Reggie Bush's pro potential after that game....not because anything he did or didn't do....Why were they so reluctant to give him touches? I understand Texas was very quick to the corner...but?!?!? The ol decoy theory gone wrong? edit to fix name :doah: Edited January 5, 2006 by bushwacked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWPFFL BrianW Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Texas is already cleaning up arent they? This could be huge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was already happy that the game was close and exciting and lived up to all the hype for once. I cannot remember when I have seen a quarterback almost literally win a game by himself on that scale. The Trojans shredded the UT defense with the run compared to any other team but man, Young's running was just incredible. Whew. Now THAT was a National Championship Game! If Young goes pro, that sort of changes the UT offense just a little bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Texas is already cleaning up arent they? This could be huge. 1248763[/snapback] Yes but each year they lose a verbal comittment from a Blue Chip to OU or USC... Adrien Peterson is the last one I can think of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWPFFL BrianW Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 They kept them off the field, cuz Texas hadn't stopped White all game long up the middle until that play. But 4th and 2 when you have a chance to pin Young back, after seeing what he did to Ohio State with a short field earlier in the year. I woulda just played conservative there and punted, and trust my defense, who hadn't given up anything big accept for the big run in the 2nd quarter. Texas had one play, and that was Vince Young, run right, and get a bunch of yards, ACCEPT when they blitzed and actually had guys back there to cover him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I was at last year's Rose Bowl, and I thought it could never be topped. Well it was, and the btter team won. FWIW - I think an overlooked factor was that UT was the Rose Bowl Champion, they didn't wilt in the light at the end, having been there before. If Young goes pro, the texans should grab him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 If Vince goes pro look for Texas to have a similar year as OU did this year. Hopefully the QB will catch on as quickly as Bomar has for OU because they are set to take off again with only a 1 year hicup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolverines Fan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) I'm definitely more skeptical of Reggie Brown's pro potential after that game....not because anything he did or didn't do....Why were they so reluctant to give him touches? I understand Texas was very quick to the corner...but?!?!? The ol decoy theory gone wrong? 1248761[/snapback] Agree. I'm also wondering about his pro-potential. They did not give him the ball on that fourth and two did they? Like I said, he's the Heisman trophy winner so give him the ball. If he can't tough yards in a situation like that in college, how the heck is he going to do it in the pros? Is Reggie the second coming of Brian Westbrook? Edited January 5, 2006 by Wolverines Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 That was the first extended view I have had of Lendale White and I was very impressed. There is no question that guy is a fit in the NFL. No question at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 That was the first extended view I have had of Lendale White and I was very impressed. There is no question that guy is a fit in the NFL. No question at all. 1248777[/snapback] I'd rather have White than Bush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Could White be better suited for the NFL? Remember Ricky and Preist..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 (edited) That was the first extended view I have had of Lendale White and I was very impressed. There is no question that guy is a fit in the NFL. No question at all. 1248777[/snapback] He's the best of the big three, and is the closest to 'plug and play' into the NFL without missing a beat. He is the one who holds USC's Career TD Record, not Bush, Allen, OJ etc. That alone speaks volumes. Edited January 5, 2006 by Pope Flick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatDude Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 First thing an NFL team should do with Leinhart.... tell him hes not allowed to speak to the media. He's going to say the wrong thing in the NFL and end up getting his head taken off... What a small thingie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 This should help the UT recruiting 1248759[/snapback] well not if Vince leaves. Please leave Vince.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 darn, still can't believe UT and VY pulled that one out. Carroll punts, not sure they had enough time to drive 80, 90 yards- oh well, F I am over it. A few thoughts on the game and UT. VY is flat out sick, although I still am not 100% sold on him as a stud pro QB. TE Thomas can play- man that guy can ball. UT DB's are GOOD- they played USC's offense as well as any I have seen. I really wish I was in Austin right now!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I'd rather have White than Bush. 1248779[/snapback] White = Larry Johnson Bush = Marshall Faulk Vince = power of Culpepper, elusivness of Vick though not as quick, more accurate than McNabb, and the heart of Steve Young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 darn, still can't believe UT and VY pulled that one out. Carroll punts, not sure they had enough time to drive 80, 90 yards- oh well, F I am over it. A few thoughts on the game and UT. VY is flat out sick, although I still am not 100% sold on him as a stud pro QB. TE Thomas can play- man that guy can ball. UT DB's are GOOD- they played USC's offense as well as any I have seen. I really wish I was in Austin right now!! 1248796[/snapback] so much for the Puke-10 being a better conference. The big boys of the Big 12, beat up on the Big boys of the Puke 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWPFFL BrianW Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 my only question now, is will usc fans cower for a year like jokelahoma fans *cough* sarge *cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 so much for the Puke-10 being a better conference. The big boys of the Big 12, beat up on the Big boys of the Puke 10. 1248800[/snapback] Beat up?? Might be a strecth don't ya think?? Congrats to UT, the rest of the Big 12?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 What a great game, a fantastic finish to some good bowl games as well. Egotistical call by Carroll gave them a shorter field, a healthy dose of blitzing for 80+ yards may have made the difference, but maybe not. Texas may have run out of time if USC punted there. A true feast for the eyes of any football fan. It even had my wife oohing and ahhing, and trust me, that's pretty hard to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt. Ryan Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 my only question now, is will usc fans cower for a year like jokelahoma fans *cough* sarge *cough* 1248804[/snapback] OU will be back, and If Vince leaves, and the demise od SC. I predict my Sooners will beat OSU in the Fiesta Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonkis Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 You may see Young, if you search the deactive list or the end of the bench. 1248632[/snapback] Where does that put Troy Smith? Smaller, Slower, Dumber, Weaker than VY. NFL Europe, maybe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinL Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Great game & congratulations to Texas. As an OSU fan, I was definitely rooting for Texas. CNN/SI had an article predicting a Texas win, much similar to the Fiesta Bowl in 2003 when OSU got no respect and Miami had a long winning streak. Vince Young dominated, but that's been said many times. What struck me in this game was the lack of defense. I missed most of the first quarter, but 4 of the first 5 drives of the game were stopped (2 on downs, 2 punts). After Texas late in the 1st half, there were only 2 drives that didn't end in a TO or a score until USC was stopped on their last 4th & 2. Announcer said Texas leading tackler was the DB that broke his arm on the Jarrett TD collision - seems like neither team had a LB that made much noise the entire game. Reggie Bush not being in on the final play spoke volumes ... Message to Matt "I still think we're the better team" Leinart: Put up or shut up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qdaddyo Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Pac-10 (UCLA) fan here. While I was rooting for SC, the better team won. Congrats to all the Texas and Big 12 fans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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