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On their poll page you can vote for who you think will win the NC. Nd gets most 2nd place votes and W Va gets as many as Texas. Go figure!
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-08-04-ohio-state-poll-cover_x.htm
I guess the ND fans think as much of Texas as we do. Maybe we should have Texas and ND have a playoff to see who gets to play us. HAHA
GO BUCKS BEAT TEXAS
Actually this will be a very good game with the big difference being the inexperience of the Texas QB. It is too hard to win against an exceptional team without a leader.
On their poll page you can vote for who you think will win the NC. Nd gets most 2nd place votes and W Va gets as many as Texas. Go figure!
http://www.usatoday.com/sports/college/football/2006-08-04-ohio-state-poll-cover_x.htm
I guess the ND fans think as much of Texas as we do. Maybe we should have Texas and ND have a playoff to see who gets to play us. HAHA
GO BUCKS BEAT TEXAS
Actually this will be a very good game with the big difference being the inexperience of the Texas QB. It is too hard to win against an exceptional team without a leader.
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Nytejag
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Well, I have seen the poll, and read what everyone on MANY boards have said. Here is my analysis..(which means NADA) LOL
USC still thinks they are unbeatable
ND still thinks they are unbeatable
Texas is nothing without Vince Young
tOSU is nothing without AJ and co.
All of this is laughable. IMO, there will be no undefeated team this year. There are about 8 teams that have the "projected" talent to win it all, but someone that is ranked 15-20 could sneak up this year. To be honest, Texas is NOT a preseason #2 team. Yes, we have a lot of talent this year, but not an experienced QB. That will cost a team 2 to 3 losses, no matter how talented. I may be wrong, but I think this ranking is for money. IMO
USC still thinks they are unbeatable
ND still thinks they are unbeatable
Texas is nothing without Vince Young
tOSU is nothing without AJ and co.
All of this is laughable. IMO, there will be no undefeated team this year. There are about 8 teams that have the "projected" talent to win it all, but someone that is ranked 15-20 could sneak up this year. To be honest, Texas is NOT a preseason #2 team. Yes, we have a lot of talent this year, but not an experienced QB. That will cost a team 2 to 3 losses, no matter how talented. I may be wrong, but I think this ranking is for money. IMO
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If Texas will be affected by having green QBs as much as you say (and I tend to agree), then they should not beat us, home game or not. Thus if we do indeed win at Austin, I'd say our chances of going unbeaten are pretty good. Aside from Texas, the only games I think are actual landmines are at Iowa and at MSU...especially at MSU. We will not lose at home.
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Texas
Actually this will be a very good game with the big difference being the inexperience of the Texas QB. It is too hard to win against an exceptional team without a leader.
New qbacks make mistakes, that's always been true , the only questions are How many and how bad. So the question is ; can texas run the ball against a stacked albeit new defence?
I dont think so
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Actually this will be a very good game with the big difference being the inexperience of the Texas QB. It is too hard to win against an exceptional team without a leader.
New qbacks make mistakes, that's always been true , the only questions are How many and how bad. So the question is ; can texas run the ball against a stacked albeit new defence?
I dont think so
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martinss01
blissfully stupid
its really good of you to volunteer. i wasn't sure if anyone was going to step up or not. im really glad someone is, but id recomend you be careful. there are a lot of ups and downs involved in something like this which can really take a toll on you emotionally, mentally, and physically. just be careful you don't get in too far over your head. if you feel you are, don't let pride get in the way of seeking medical attention. there are prescriptions avaliable now that can really help. im not trying to lecture or anything. i just feel that if you don't go all the way with this, it could be very hurtful for all involved. but back to the point, its really big of you to do this and im sure they will be very appreciative. i wouldn't worry about you not getting anything out of it as volunteer work often has its own rewards.
good luck and god bless :)
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Split off the BS again....
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There are plenty of smack boards out there for you...however, this is not the place.
Note to newer members...we don't tolerate flaming here...even if you are a Buckeye fan. You may get a little more leeway than visiting fans, but senseless drivel will not be accepted.
There are plenty of smack boards out there for you...however, this is not the place.
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RhodeIslandBuck
This guy's a real jerk
Lets liven up this thread a little bit.
Not that much please--21
Not that much please--21
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</TD></TR><TR><TD class=photoCredit colSpan=2>"If Vince (Young) had returned, we would have been Number One," Longhorns coach Mack Brown said on Sunday.
AUSTIN (AP) — Even without Vince Young, the Texas Longhorns returned to training camp Sunday with a single mission in mind: win another national championship.
"We're going into this season thinking we're going to win it all again," senior defensive end Brian Robison said as the team reported for preseason practice. The Longhorns' first workout is scheduled for Monday night.
Winners of 20 straight games, including last season's 41-38 victory over Southern California in the Rose Bowl, Texas returns 16 starters from the national championship squad, including most of the offensive and defensive lines, running backs and wide receivers.
What they won't have is the familiar No. 10 at quarterback running and passing his way around defenses. Young left school after his junior season and was drafted third overall by the Tennessee Titans.
That leaves coach Mack Brown trying to find not only a playmaker over the next few weeks, but also a new team leader in the locker room. The Longhorns open the season Sept. 2 at home against North Texas, then host Ohio State a week later in a likely showdown of two Top 5 teams.
"If Vince had returned, we would have been Number One," said Brown, who won his first national and Big 12 titles last season. "Our goal for the next month is to re-establish our chemistry and leadership. That's a hard thing to do."
Battling at quarterback are freshmen Colt McCoy, who redshirted last season while watching and learning from Young, and Jevan Snead, who was in high school last season. Snead enrolled in the spring and participated in spring drills.
The transition could be rough. Young ended his career with a 30-2 record as a starter. He is Texas' career leader in total offense (9,167 yards), touchdowns (81) and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (37). Neither McCoy nor Snead has taken a live snap in a game.
Brown says both quarterbacks will play this season until one emerges as a clear No. 1. While that could work itself out fairly quickly, it could also mean the Longhorns are rotating quarterbacks when the Buckeyes come to Austin for a game in which the winner gets an early boost in the hunt for the national championship.
Several of their older teammates said they have confidence in both players after watching them in the spring and summer workouts.
"Whoever starts is going to be great," said senior offensive guard Kasey Studdard.
The team has yet to settle on its motto for the season. Last year, it was "Take Dead Aim" and Texas cruised to a 13-0 record.
As for playing for another national title, Brown said his team won't be happy with those shiny rings and the memories of a trip to the White House to meet President Bush.
"It's been a long time since these kids lost," Brown said. "They're not going to give it up easy."
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AUSTIN (AP) — Even without Vince Young, the Texas Longhorns returned to training camp Sunday with a single mission in mind: win another national championship.
"We're going into this season thinking we're going to win it all again," senior defensive end Brian Robison said as the team reported for preseason practice. The Longhorns' first workout is scheduled for Monday night.
Winners of 20 straight games, including last season's 41-38 victory over Southern California in the Rose Bowl, Texas returns 16 starters from the national championship squad, including most of the offensive and defensive lines, running backs and wide receivers.
What they won't have is the familiar No. 10 at quarterback running and passing his way around defenses. Young left school after his junior season and was drafted third overall by the Tennessee Titans.
That leaves coach Mack Brown trying to find not only a playmaker over the next few weeks, but also a new team leader in the locker room. The Longhorns open the season Sept. 2 at home against North Texas, then host Ohio State a week later in a likely showdown of two Top 5 teams.
"If Vince had returned, we would have been Number One," said Brown, who won his first national and Big 12 titles last season. "Our goal for the next month is to re-establish our chemistry and leadership. That's a hard thing to do."
Battling at quarterback are freshmen Colt McCoy, who redshirted last season while watching and learning from Young, and Jevan Snead, who was in high school last season. Snead enrolled in the spring and participated in spring drills.
The transition could be rough. Young ended his career with a 30-2 record as a starter. He is Texas' career leader in total offense (9,167 yards), touchdowns (81) and rushing touchdowns by a quarterback (37). Neither McCoy nor Snead has taken a live snap in a game.
Brown says both quarterbacks will play this season until one emerges as a clear No. 1. While that could work itself out fairly quickly, it could also mean the Longhorns are rotating quarterbacks when the Buckeyes come to Austin for a game in which the winner gets an early boost in the hunt for the national championship.
Several of their older teammates said they have confidence in both players after watching them in the spring and summer workouts.
"Whoever starts is going to be great," said senior offensive guard Kasey Studdard.
The team has yet to settle on its motto for the season. Last year, it was "Take Dead Aim" and Texas cruised to a 13-0 record.
As for playing for another national title, Brown said his team won't be happy with those shiny rings and the memories of a trip to the White House to meet President Bush.
"It's been a long time since these kids lost," Brown said. "They're not going to give it up easy."
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gregorylee
I'd rather be napping!!
It would seem that I should be relatively depressed to have missed the "livening up" of the thread, I am not.
Regardless of the hundreds of times that the different scenerios of this game have been played out in this thread. I would like to say, that it has been a pleasure hanging out with the better part of you longhorns. Thank you quite nicely for participating. Please feel free to stick around after the game on the 9th.
Regardless of the hundreds of times that the different scenerios of this game have been played out in this thread. I would like to say, that it has been a pleasure hanging out with the better part of you longhorns. Thank you quite nicely for participating. Please feel free to stick around after the game on the 9th.
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MyMamaTastesFunny
All-American
Thanks--I've really enjoyed it. There are only two teams I want to win the crown==UT, and OSU, if you beat us. I know we're a longshot, but I won't stop believing we can do it until we lose. I'm hoping Spetember 9th is one for the ages.
The one thing that really irks me is the dearth of something we used to hold really dear in Texas--Texas hospitality. Visitors used to be treated as treasured guests. The state has become so populated, so transient, and a lot of the original spirit has been lost. I hope this won't be the case for the guests, and that no one will be treated rudely by the local yahoos.
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