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Maybe, on the other hand, he'll be reaching for that Prozac to try to get over the consequences, like the the UM players and coaches.SLforOSU said:
You guys really have been a breath of fresh air on our board and it seems fair to share a word of warning to all our new friends at OkState: The Alamo Bowl is having a disclaimer printed on the back of the tickets this year which constitutes a legal agreement upon purchase of the ticket. The agreement precludes any legal challenge you may make for whiplash when Ted Ginn gets his hands on the ball. Word has it that some UM players required oxygen after he flew by their bench returning a punt for a score in our last game. Apparently, he's moving so fast he creates a vacuum in his wake.
So, please remember, come and enjoy the game but try to sit up a bit higher in the stands. Oh yes, and remember, gamble with your head and not with your heart and be responsible!
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yankee_in_texas
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Weather Check
The San Antonio weather today, 7 December 2004:
Clear skies and sunshine. High of 73F. Low of 46F.
The San Antonio weather today, 7 December 2004:
Clear skies and sunshine. High of 73F. Low of 46F.
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jimotis4heisman
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The colts, pats, saints, who else have the chiefs played?? Seriously though, tgjr is the real deal, you guys are laughing now, watch the michigan state game and youll be shitting your pants scaredstrohs said:
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yankee_in_texas
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Tex-Mex and Mexican Food in San Antonio
Tex-Mex and Mexican Food in San Antonio
San Antonio probably is tied with Austin as the Holy Grail of Tex-Mex cuisine, so y'all are in luck - their are a zillion Mexican restaurants here. Many offer authentic sounding names (i.e. Taqueria Jalisco #592), and many are tiny Mom & Pop type places. Others are off-the-wall. My current favorite off-the-wall name for a local Mexican restauant Is The Fabulous GRINGO's Mexican Kitchen. There used to be a restaurant north of town called Nacho Mama's Cantina, but alas ... they closed.
Alrightythen - First, the places close to The Riverwalk:
El Mirador
http://www.digitalcity.com/sanantonio/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=18894
Just a four block walk off The Riverwalk on South St. Marys. This restaurant has been written up mutiple times in Texas Monthly magazine. Known for their soups, I especially love their traditional Northern Mexican breakfasts. Chicharonnes, Migas, and of course Huevos Ranchero. Worth the hike!
Zuni Grill
http://www.zunigrill.com
On The Riverwalk. I previously mentioned this place 'cause its one of my favorites, and I love their delicious Blue Corn Smoked Chicken Enchiladas ... and Cactus 'Ritas. Yum!
Mi Tierra
http://www.mitierracafe.com
A family-operated Mexican Restaurant and Bakery in the El Mercado Mexican Market at Market Square (El Mercado / Market Square is about a 15 minute stroll from The Riverwalk). Mi Tierra was started by Pete and Cruz Cortez in 1941 as a small, three-table cafe to serve farmers and workers at El Mercado. It now seats 500-plus, is open 24 hours ... with its own bakery. Great food, great service, great margaritas and strolling Mariachis that take requests. Did I mention they're open 24 hours?
Casa Rio
http://www.casa-rio.com
On The Riverwalk. The colorful umbrella tables found here adorn more postcards than any other San Antonio landmark except The Alamo. Alfred F. Beyer opened the restaurant in 1946, and it sits on land first granted title in 1777 by the King of Spain. That Spanish Colonial hacienda's cedar door and window lintels, the fireplace, and thick rock walls are still evident inside the present building.
Now ... for those willing to travel a bit, here's the real deal, according to me, a transplated Yankee (for whatever that's worth):
Alamo Café
http://www.alamocafe.com
When I need Tex-Mex comfort food, I go HERE. Two locations to choose from in San Antonio (281-North, between Bitters & Brook Hollow ... and I-10 West, between Wurzbach and Huebner). The portions are huge, and the flour tortillas are legendary.
Tomatillo's
http://www.tomatillos.com
Located on Broadway across from Brackenridge Park, just a short drive from downtown. Ample seating, great decor, and TONS of Tex-Mex food. And this place makes an $8.00 margarita called the Mercedes that as close to an alcoholic orgasm as you're gonna get. Now *I'M* drooling ...
La Fogata
http://www.lafogata.com
Located on Vance Jackson, between Milford and Nassau. La Fogata is famous for its salsa ... and killer margaritas (I've lost count of how many Annual Margarita Pour-Off 1st Place trophies La Fogata has won). The salsa got to be so famous that they decided to bottle it ... made fresh daily. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perrenial San Antonio favorite.
El Chaparral
http://www.elchaparral.com
Take Bandera Road (Route 16) west of town to Helotes (a bit out in the sticks). El Chaparral is a San Antonio landmark. My buddy Jim swears by their Tex-Mex. In 1972, Carlos and Mary purchased Rudy and Irene's, an established well-known restaurant that had existed for 24 years. The building contained a small dining room, kitchen and living quarters where they resided with their family for several years. The building has changed a little, but the great fresh food hasn't!
Taco Haven
http://www.digitalcity.com/sanantonio/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=192037
A neighborhood place, not too far from The Riverwalk on South Presa ... but quite a walk. As the name suggests, this place specializes in tacos, especially that South Central Texas treat: The Breakfast Taco. Bacon and Egg, Chorizo and Potato, Bean and Cheese ... you name it. Bring cash ... they don't take plastic!
Lastly ... in a category all its own ... is Taco Cabana. You'll find Taco Cabanas all over San Antonio (can't miss their pink buildings). Texas' answer to McDonalds. You just gotta love a fast-food restaurant that serves Margaritas and cold beer.
:)
Tex-Mex and Mexican Food in San Antonio
San Antonio probably is tied with Austin as the Holy Grail of Tex-Mex cuisine, so y'all are in luck - their are a zillion Mexican restaurants here. Many offer authentic sounding names (i.e. Taqueria Jalisco #592), and many are tiny Mom & Pop type places. Others are off-the-wall. My current favorite off-the-wall name for a local Mexican restauant Is The Fabulous GRINGO's Mexican Kitchen. There used to be a restaurant north of town called Nacho Mama's Cantina, but alas ... they closed.
Alrightythen - First, the places close to The Riverwalk:
El Mirador
http://www.digitalcity.com/sanantonio/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=18894
Just a four block walk off The Riverwalk on South St. Marys. This restaurant has been written up mutiple times in Texas Monthly magazine. Known for their soups, I especially love their traditional Northern Mexican breakfasts. Chicharonnes, Migas, and of course Huevos Ranchero. Worth the hike!
Zuni Grill
http://www.zunigrill.com
On The Riverwalk. I previously mentioned this place 'cause its one of my favorites, and I love their delicious Blue Corn Smoked Chicken Enchiladas ... and Cactus 'Ritas. Yum!
Mi Tierra
http://www.mitierracafe.com
A family-operated Mexican Restaurant and Bakery in the El Mercado Mexican Market at Market Square (El Mercado / Market Square is about a 15 minute stroll from The Riverwalk). Mi Tierra was started by Pete and Cruz Cortez in 1941 as a small, three-table cafe to serve farmers and workers at El Mercado. It now seats 500-plus, is open 24 hours ... with its own bakery. Great food, great service, great margaritas and strolling Mariachis that take requests. Did I mention they're open 24 hours?
Casa Rio
http://www.casa-rio.com
On The Riverwalk. The colorful umbrella tables found here adorn more postcards than any other San Antonio landmark except The Alamo. Alfred F. Beyer opened the restaurant in 1946, and it sits on land first granted title in 1777 by the King of Spain. That Spanish Colonial hacienda's cedar door and window lintels, the fireplace, and thick rock walls are still evident inside the present building.
Now ... for those willing to travel a bit, here's the real deal, according to me, a transplated Yankee (for whatever that's worth):
Alamo Café
http://www.alamocafe.com
When I need Tex-Mex comfort food, I go HERE. Two locations to choose from in San Antonio (281-North, between Bitters & Brook Hollow ... and I-10 West, between Wurzbach and Huebner). The portions are huge, and the flour tortillas are legendary.
Tomatillo's
http://www.tomatillos.com
Located on Broadway across from Brackenridge Park, just a short drive from downtown. Ample seating, great decor, and TONS of Tex-Mex food. And this place makes an $8.00 margarita called the Mercedes that as close to an alcoholic orgasm as you're gonna get. Now *I'M* drooling ...
La Fogata
http://www.lafogata.com
Located on Vance Jackson, between Milford and Nassau. La Fogata is famous for its salsa ... and killer margaritas (I've lost count of how many Annual Margarita Pour-Off 1st Place trophies La Fogata has won). The salsa got to be so famous that they decided to bottle it ... made fresh daily. Great food, great atmosphere, and a perrenial San Antonio favorite.
El Chaparral
http://www.elchaparral.com
Take Bandera Road (Route 16) west of town to Helotes (a bit out in the sticks). El Chaparral is a San Antonio landmark. My buddy Jim swears by their Tex-Mex. In 1972, Carlos and Mary purchased Rudy and Irene's, an established well-known restaurant that had existed for 24 years. The building contained a small dining room, kitchen and living quarters where they resided with their family for several years. The building has changed a little, but the great fresh food hasn't!
Taco Haven
http://www.digitalcity.com/sanantonio/entertainment/venue.adp?vid=192037
A neighborhood place, not too far from The Riverwalk on South Presa ... but quite a walk. As the name suggests, this place specializes in tacos, especially that South Central Texas treat: The Breakfast Taco. Bacon and Egg, Chorizo and Potato, Bean and Cheese ... you name it. Bring cash ... they don't take plastic!
Lastly ... in a category all its own ... is Taco Cabana. You'll find Taco Cabanas all over San Antonio (can't miss their pink buildings). Texas' answer to McDonalds. You just gotta love a fast-food restaurant that serves Margaritas and cold beer.
:)
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scUM Buster
kick some ass
Alamo Bowl. QB comparison>breaking it down
Ohio State started the season wondering who would emerge as the starter.
Justin Zwick got the nod, and went 3-3 for the first 6 games of the season until being sidelined with an injury. Justin is a prototypical QB. He has a QB frame and prefers to drop back and throw from the pocket. Problem was, on many occasions, the offensive line had trouble remembering what a pocket was. His best performance came against Marshall in his second start, where he went 18/30 for 324 yds with 3 TDs and 2 INTs for a QB rating of 170.4.
Troy Smith was eager to get significant playing time, and finally got it when Justin was unable to go. Troy is a little smaller than most QBs at 6’1”, but has a big arm and is extremely dangerous with his feet. He seemed to mature as a QB rapidly, and is now playing at his highest level in my opinion. He finished the season 4-1 as a starter, with his best performance coming against scUM where he went 13/23 for 241 yds with 2 TDs and 0 INTs for a QB rating of 173.2. Oh yeah…and in the scUM win, he also rushed for 145 yds on 18 carries with one rushing TD.
Overall, the Buckeyes have two redshirt Sophomore QBs with good potential. Troy Smith will start the game, and hopefully pick up where he left off against scUM. Justin Zwick has a lot of valuable experience and will be ready to go should he be needed.
Their season statistics follow:
________________COMP _ ATT _ YDS _ COMP% _ YPA _ TD _ INT _SACK _ RATING _ RUSH _ YDS _ TD
Troy Smith ________ 68 __ 122 _ 896 __ 55.7% ___ 7.34__ 8 ___ 3 _ 10 ____ 134.2 ___ 82 ___ 339 __ 2
Justin Zwick _______ 81 __ 160 _ 1020 _ 50.6% ___ 6.38__ 5 ___ 6 _ 13 ____ 107.0 ___ 39 ___ 32 ___ 0
Oklahoma State has went with the same Freshman QB all season, and he has proven to be a good one. Donovan Woods is an inch taller than Troy Smith and is listed at the same weight of 215lbs. Oklahoma State’s offense does not call for many passes (Ohio State has almost twice as many pass attempts). But when they decide to throw the ball, Donovan hits his man more than 50% of the time. Another fact that sticks out is that those completions are for more than 18 yards per catch. Donovan is a dangerous runner who really knows how to find the end zone. He has 10 rushing TDs (yes, that is more than any Ohio State player…and…oh, shit..it is more than Ohio State’s total rushing TDs as a team…and we are still talking about their QB [they have a pretty good running back that we’ll talk about later]) He has been Mr. Consistency pretty much all year…no individually bad performances. Looking at Oklahoma State’s depth chart, there is nobody else with experience this year to speak of.
His complete season statistics follow:
________________ COMP _ ATT _ YDS _ COMP% _ YPA _ TD _ INT _SACK _ RATING _ RUSH _ YDS _ TD
Donovan Woods _____82 __ 153 _ 1491 _ 53.6%___ 9.75 __ 13 __ 4 _ 12____ 158.3 ___ 111 __ 364 __ 10
So, who has the advantage? I think if you look at the passing game as a whole, then it looks to be fairly close. Oklahoma State simply doesn’t pass the ball much…but they can. I like the fact that Ohio State has solid depth at the QB position and that Troy Smith has really matured into a fine QB and leader. But Oklahoma State has been following the same General all season and he has earned their respect. For the QB position, I give Oklahoma State the edge.
Ohio State started the season wondering who would emerge as the starter.
Justin Zwick got the nod, and went 3-3 for the first 6 games of the season until being sidelined with an injury. Justin is a prototypical QB. He has a QB frame and prefers to drop back and throw from the pocket. Problem was, on many occasions, the offensive line had trouble remembering what a pocket was. His best performance came against Marshall in his second start, where he went 18/30 for 324 yds with 3 TDs and 2 INTs for a QB rating of 170.4.
Troy Smith was eager to get significant playing time, and finally got it when Justin was unable to go. Troy is a little smaller than most QBs at 6’1”, but has a big arm and is extremely dangerous with his feet. He seemed to mature as a QB rapidly, and is now playing at his highest level in my opinion. He finished the season 4-1 as a starter, with his best performance coming against scUM where he went 13/23 for 241 yds with 2 TDs and 0 INTs for a QB rating of 173.2. Oh yeah…and in the scUM win, he also rushed for 145 yds on 18 carries with one rushing TD.
Overall, the Buckeyes have two redshirt Sophomore QBs with good potential. Troy Smith will start the game, and hopefully pick up where he left off against scUM. Justin Zwick has a lot of valuable experience and will be ready to go should he be needed.
Their season statistics follow:
________________COMP _ ATT _ YDS _ COMP% _ YPA _ TD _ INT _SACK _ RATING _ RUSH _ YDS _ TD
Troy Smith ________ 68 __ 122 _ 896 __ 55.7% ___ 7.34__ 8 ___ 3 _ 10 ____ 134.2 ___ 82 ___ 339 __ 2
Justin Zwick _______ 81 __ 160 _ 1020 _ 50.6% ___ 6.38__ 5 ___ 6 _ 13 ____ 107.0 ___ 39 ___ 32 ___ 0
Oklahoma State has went with the same Freshman QB all season, and he has proven to be a good one. Donovan Woods is an inch taller than Troy Smith and is listed at the same weight of 215lbs. Oklahoma State’s offense does not call for many passes (Ohio State has almost twice as many pass attempts). But when they decide to throw the ball, Donovan hits his man more than 50% of the time. Another fact that sticks out is that those completions are for more than 18 yards per catch. Donovan is a dangerous runner who really knows how to find the end zone. He has 10 rushing TDs (yes, that is more than any Ohio State player…and…oh, shit..it is more than Ohio State’s total rushing TDs as a team…and we are still talking about their QB [they have a pretty good running back that we’ll talk about later]) He has been Mr. Consistency pretty much all year…no individually bad performances. Looking at Oklahoma State’s depth chart, there is nobody else with experience this year to speak of.
His complete season statistics follow:
________________ COMP _ ATT _ YDS _ COMP% _ YPA _ TD _ INT _SACK _ RATING _ RUSH _ YDS _ TD
Donovan Woods _____82 __ 153 _ 1491 _ 53.6%___ 9.75 __ 13 __ 4 _ 12____ 158.3 ___ 111 __ 364 __ 10
So, who has the advantage? I think if you look at the passing game as a whole, then it looks to be fairly close. Oklahoma State simply doesn’t pass the ball much…but they can. I like the fact that Ohio State has solid depth at the QB position and that Troy Smith has really matured into a fine QB and leader. But Oklahoma State has been following the same General all season and he has earned their respect. For the QB position, I give Oklahoma State the edge.
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jimotis4heisman
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______________ COMP _ ATT _ YDS _ COMP% _ YPA _ TD _ INT _SACK _ RATING _ RUSH _ YDS _ TD
Donovan Woods _____82 __ 153 _ 1491 _ 53.6%___ 9.75 __ 13 __ 4 _ 12____ 158.3 ___ 111 __ 364 __ 10
Those are real nice numbers, 158.3 is impressive for a rating. Maybe the oOSU guys can tell us if they are a ram it down yoru throat then go for the homerun type of team. With 18.18 (i think) yards per comp thats stretching the d and throwing it down the field
Donovan Woods _____82 __ 153 _ 1491 _ 53.6%___ 9.75 __ 13 __ 4 _ 12____ 158.3 ___ 111 __ 364 __ 10
Those are real nice numbers, 158.3 is impressive for a rating. Maybe the oOSU guys can tell us if they are a ram it down yoru throat then go for the homerun type of team. With 18.18 (i think) yards per comp thats stretching the d and throwing it down the field
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crazybuckfan40
Head Coach
Good write up Scum Buster. I think they have the advantage at qb with their game plan, but if we take them out of their game plan by taking care of the run then I think we put more pressure on Woods and we have the advantage.
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JXC
17-4 since 2001
I'd agree if I hadn't watched the scUM game. You are only as good as your last game, and right now Smith is about as good as it gets. I'd say they are about even...I think Smith is a better QB, but you may get better production out of Woods because he has one of the best RBs in the country and a great O-line...and that's something tOSU is still looking for.
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WangHo
O-State.com
Great stats, thanks for putting that together.
Some thoughts on Donovan.....In my opinion he has been our most under used asset this year. His rating is second in the Big XII behind Jason White, the freakin Heisman Trophy winner. He started out like 4 or 5 games without a pick. Not too shabby for a RS Frosh. The kid can pass the ball. Problem is, we don't use him. Take our loss against Texas Tech....Donovan was 6/10 with an avg. of 10yds. per pass. 60 freaking percent. Yet we only passed 10 times and lost the game. Horrible play calling in my opinion. Inexcusable. We haven't used his ability to pass as much as I'd like.
As for the ram it down your throat vs. home run ball.....We typically use Donovan's passing ability for the home-run ball, or what we call "the bedlam pass" (got its name from the Fields to R. Woods connection which beats the crap outta ou). With Morency in the backfield we'll get the short yardage that way. If our coach's play call correctly the D will be kept on their toes having to worry about the run/option plays (yes Donovan can run the ball well too) and the deep ball.
Our offense really has the ability to be explosive (see first half against Texas) but then our coaches can become lackluster in their play calling (see second half against Texas, entire Texas Tech game, 4th quarter against ou) and we go 3 and out every time.
Some thoughts on Donovan.....In my opinion he has been our most under used asset this year. His rating is second in the Big XII behind Jason White, the freakin Heisman Trophy winner. He started out like 4 or 5 games without a pick. Not too shabby for a RS Frosh. The kid can pass the ball. Problem is, we don't use him. Take our loss against Texas Tech....Donovan was 6/10 with an avg. of 10yds. per pass. 60 freaking percent. Yet we only passed 10 times and lost the game. Horrible play calling in my opinion. Inexcusable. We haven't used his ability to pass as much as I'd like.
As for the ram it down your throat vs. home run ball.....We typically use Donovan's passing ability for the home-run ball, or what we call "the bedlam pass" (got its name from the Fields to R. Woods connection which beats the crap outta ou). With Morency in the backfield we'll get the short yardage that way. If our coach's play call correctly the D will be kept on their toes having to worry about the run/option plays (yes Donovan can run the ball well too) and the deep ball.
Our offense really has the ability to be explosive (see first half against Texas) but then our coaches can become lackluster in their play calling (see second half against Texas, entire Texas Tech game, 4th quarter against ou) and we go 3 and out every time.
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yankee_in_texas
Junior
Alamo Bowl Roll Call
OK ... who's coming to San Antonio for the game ? SOUND OFF HERE !
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OK ... who's coming to San Antonio for the game ? SOUND OFF HERE !
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