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TEXAS/OSU: Early Thoughts from Austin
Well, the season is barely done, and already, my thoughts are turning to the big, early matchup with your tough squad. It's hard to know how the teams will shape up--perhaps spring practice will provide some clarity. The early advantage has to go to OSU--Vince Young's departure casts our offense in an uncertain light. The QB will have exactly ONE game of experience before he has to face a great group of athletes--not a hopeful prospect. Still, the offensive line figures to be strong, the receivers are all returning, as is the entire stable of running backs. On your side of the ball, a young defense will have many new faces, and it may take a few games for the unit to really click. Texas defense is also a bit of a mystery--most of the starters are back, but there are very important losses in the secondary, something you boys will, no doubt, try to exploit. There is a frosh freak who will get plenty of time at linebacker--you'll see. The OSU offense is the only constant going into the game--- a great QB, big name skill players and a great frosh back. The edge has to go to you, because the offense figures to be so dynamic. There are a couple of intangibles--our home setting doesn't always help us--strangely, Texas often plays better in hostile environments, and plays a little flat at home. The crowd isn't incredibly loud, unless witnessing a stirring comeback. There is one thing you shouldn't underestimate--Austin in September. While occasionally you get a cloudy, temperate day, most often it's like living in a furnace--100 degree plus temperatures with humidity in the high nineties. Our team practices in it all summer, and it could become a factor. (I know Ohio can be pretty rough in summer, but trust me, Texas is hell on earth in September) Lord only knows why the Indians and Spanish decided this was a good place to settle. One positive thing those lucky enough to attend the game will absolutely notice--the greatest accumulation of attractive women known to man. Anyway, love to hear thoughts from Ohio. Since last year, I've felt a kinship with you guys. I think that if you come down and win, you could start a run towards the Fiesta Bowl.
Well, the season is barely done, and already, my thoughts are turning to the big, early matchup with your tough squad. It's hard to know how the teams will shape up--perhaps spring practice will provide some clarity. The early advantage has to go to OSU--Vince Young's departure casts our offense in an uncertain light. The QB will have exactly ONE game of experience before he has to face a great group of athletes--not a hopeful prospect. Still, the offensive line figures to be strong, the receivers are all returning, as is the entire stable of running backs. On your side of the ball, a young defense will have many new faces, and it may take a few games for the unit to really click. Texas defense is also a bit of a mystery--most of the starters are back, but there are very important losses in the secondary, something you boys will, no doubt, try to exploit. There is a frosh freak who will get plenty of time at linebacker--you'll see. The OSU offense is the only constant going into the game--- a great QB, big name skill players and a great frosh back. The edge has to go to you, because the offense figures to be so dynamic. There are a couple of intangibles--our home setting doesn't always help us--strangely, Texas often plays better in hostile environments, and plays a little flat at home. The crowd isn't incredibly loud, unless witnessing a stirring comeback. There is one thing you shouldn't underestimate--Austin in September. While occasionally you get a cloudy, temperate day, most often it's like living in a furnace--100 degree plus temperatures with humidity in the high nineties. Our team practices in it all summer, and it could become a factor. (I know Ohio can be pretty rough in summer, but trust me, Texas is hell on earth in September) Lord only knows why the Indians and Spanish decided this was a good place to settle. One positive thing those lucky enough to attend the game will absolutely notice--the greatest accumulation of attractive women known to man. Anyway, love to hear thoughts from Ohio. Since last year, I've felt a kinship with you guys. I think that if you come down and win, you could start a run towards the Fiesta Bowl.
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With all of the parallels between 05 VY/UT and 06 TS/OSU, you might as well maintain that parallel as well.
