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We will call it simple blind faith, and that's pretty much what it will have to be because between now and gametime the happenings on the UT practice field will be known to very few. All I can base my opinion on is just the basics, and that being Both have huge unproven potential, both came from programs that ran the one back set, both didn't get those gaudy numbers in H.S. by simply showing up on friday nights.
My optomism comes from knowing that the young QB's will have a bundle of talent surrounding them, does that mean it will prevent mistakes, mabey very costly mistakes, NO, but how can it not help. If UT had been depleted from graduation last year then I can see not only concern for how the QB's would perform, but the concern would be for their safety.
IMO here is what has to happen: Texas has to be able to control the line of scrimage, will tOSU get to the QB, yes, the question is how often, and what damage is done mentally and or physically. If by the end of the first qtr or at least by the half, if tOSU has established dominance on the defensive line then we are BIG trouble. Will tOSU get some sacks, you can bank on it, might tOSU defense get a Int. who knows, the question won't be IF but WHEN, and WHERE on the field.
IMO- if Texas "D" or special teams can create a short field MORE THAN ONCE, the vunerability of our QB decreases. IMO- the biggest factor for the QB's will be confidence, if UT could get a big play early from the "D" or special teams,or however, and get an early lead it would sure help, (I think we all know the opposite side of that)
Will it take a miracle?... NO But IMO what it will take is a game much like two former Horns had while FRESH. Major Applewhite's game against the Nebraska, in Lincoln, did Major do anything spectacular, not really, but what he did do is not make many mistakes and he got the ball to the skill people and let them do their thing. James Brown FRESH yr against OU in the cottonbowl. Brown had to make alot of plays with his feet, but the main thing is he didn't make many mistakes.
If the Texas QB has one these types of games, does UT have a chance, sure do. Is that blind optomism, mabey.
My optomism comes from knowing that the young QB's will have a bundle of talent surrounding them, does that mean it will prevent mistakes, mabey very costly mistakes, NO, but how can it not help. If UT had been depleted from graduation last year then I can see not only concern for how the QB's would perform, but the concern would be for their safety.
IMO here is what has to happen: Texas has to be able to control the line of scrimage, will tOSU get to the QB, yes, the question is how often, and what damage is done mentally and or physically. If by the end of the first qtr or at least by the half, if tOSU has established dominance on the defensive line then we are BIG trouble. Will tOSU get some sacks, you can bank on it, might tOSU defense get a Int. who knows, the question won't be IF but WHEN, and WHERE on the field.
IMO- if Texas "D" or special teams can create a short field MORE THAN ONCE, the vunerability of our QB decreases. IMO- the biggest factor for the QB's will be confidence, if UT could get a big play early from the "D" or special teams,or however, and get an early lead it would sure help, (I think we all know the opposite side of that)
Will it take a miracle?... NO But IMO what it will take is a game much like two former Horns had while FRESH. Major Applewhite's game against the Nebraska, in Lincoln, did Major do anything spectacular, not really, but what he did do is not make many mistakes and he got the ball to the skill people and let them do their thing. James Brown FRESH yr against OU in the cottonbowl. Brown had to make alot of plays with his feet, but the main thing is he didn't make many mistakes.
If the Texas QB has one these types of games, does UT have a chance, sure do. Is that blind optomism, mabey.
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