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Game Thread Game Two: Texas 25, Ohio State 22 (final)

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Hello all,

I'm a new poster, but I have been following this website and thread in particular awhile. I am a Longhorn fan, and I have been looking forward to this game a long time. The Bucks just happen to be one of the schools that I have followed for some time. At least since the Cooper years of the 90's. You guys program seems very similar to ours; winning tradition, great recruiting base, rabid fanbase with largely unreal expectations. It's really great that two major universities such as UT and OSU would play a two game series, fully aware of the implications of one loss in college football. Your recent history (Cooper Years), is very indicative of our years under Brown. And although Buck(And Natl media, and some Texas) fans are quick to blast Brown for his record in big games, many Texas fans, including myself view him as a savior or sorts of our program. Before Brown, our program had fallen far behind the perennial powerhouse programs. We also lost many recruiting battles to Texas A&M, and other Out of State schools. The Rose Bowl was an awesome springboard for the game with OSU. The Rose Bowl was a perfect stage for UT to finally prove we were back as a program of significance. A win over OSU and OU this year would catapult us to the top of the national landscape. Unlike many UT fans on several boards, I am quietly confident that we can win both these games. I am not afraid to admit that OSU in the shoe is downright scary. And if you had asked me early last year who would prevail I would not have been able to say UT. But after the roller coaster ride second half of last yr, I believe UT will win. I look forward to conversing with the many Buck fans here and discussing the ins and outs of the game. Sept. 10th can't get here soon enough. Good Luck to the Buckeyes in every other game this year.

Hook em'
 
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jreal26 said:
I look forward to conversing with the many Buck fans here and discussing the ins and outs of the game. Sept. 10th can't get here soon enough. Good Luck to the Buckeyes in every other game this year.

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Welcome, jreal26. We certainly return the wishes, as we'll be rooting for the 'Horns to win all of their games outside the 'Shoe this year.
 
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Speaking of the Rose Bowl, do any of you Texas fans have the full game on your computers? If so, PM me and I can set you up on BitTorrent in the "Full Game Downloads" thread. It was a damn good game, and honestly, watching anyone beat Michigan is rather entertaining.
 
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CFN Big Game Breakdown : Texas at Ohio State

2005 Big Game Breakdowns
Texas at Ohio State, Sept. 10

When was the last time there was this much preseason hype for a non-bowl, non-conference game that didn't involve a school from Florida? Ever since the game was announced, Buckeye and Longhorn fans have been jacked up for the showdown looking for a chance to make some major national noise. Vince Young's performance against Michigan in the Rose Bowl, and the way Ohio State finished last year, has made even the most casual college football fans excited. It'll be the primetime ABC showcase game with the winner making a strong bid for the number two spot in the polls behind USC. [font=verdana, arial,
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<TABLE id=table2 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Quarterbacks</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>Vince Young is unquestionably one of college football's best players, but the weight of Longhorn Nation will be on his shoulders without a Cedric Benson to hand off to. He has been around long enough to be the leader and a better passer looking to build on the strong end to 2004. The backup situation is iffy with Matt Nordgren going from career emergency quarterback to the number two job. Considering how much Young will run, Nordgren will have to stay sharp. The soap opera with top recruit Ryan Perrilloux, who originally committed to Texas before leaving for LSU, left the bag empty without any talented young quarterbacks waiting in the wings, but help is on the way with a great looking 2006 recruiting class. The rating would be higher if the backups were better.
Quarterback Rating: 9
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Despite all the talent on offense, Tressel-ball needs a quarterback who doesn't turn the ball over and can keep the chains moving. Troy Smith is an efficient thrower and a good runner, but he's not a pure passer and has to prove he can be counted on after his off-the-field issues. On the other hand, Justin Zwick is too conservative needing to have "don't think, just throw" tattooed on his wrist. Zwick is the opening day starter and has to show why Smith shouldn't take over the reins in game two, but he has to find his accuracy and play up to his talent level. There's talk of quarterbacks coach Joe Daniels using a two quarterback system.
Quarterback Rating: 8

</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Ohio State running backs vs. Texas linebackers </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#990000>The Buckeye backfield is long on great prospects, but short on actual production. Antonio Pittman had one great game against Indiana to pique everyone's interest, and now he has to prove he can get the job done over the course of an entire season. Erik Haw is a phenomenal prospects with home-run hitting speed. There are three talented fullbacks with a variety of skills.
Running back rating: 7.5
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>You don't lose a Derrick Johnson and get better, but the linebacking corps will be fine with everyone revolving around underrated star Aaron Harris in the middle. Eric Foreman and Eric Hall should eventually shine on the strongside while Robert Killebrew has the unenviable task of replacing Johnson on the weakside. Expect the shuffle to be a work in progress with Scott Derry and Jeremy Campbell pushing hard for time.
Linebacker rating: 7
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Texas running backs vs. Ohio State linebackers </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>Cedric Benson was never appreciated as much as he should've been on a national scale finishing with a Heisman-worthy 1,834-yard, 19 touchdown season. There's talent in the backfield, but there are also plenty of question marks. Will Selvin Young's ankle and academics be in order? Can Ramonce Taylor be a consistent runner? Can Ahmard Hall and Marcus Myers come close to replacing Will Matthews at fullback? The offense needs production out of this relatively untested crew or Vince Young will be kept under wraps all year long.
Running back rating: 7.5
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#990000>There are some great linebacking pairs in college football this year, but no group comes close to being as good as this Buckeye corps. A.J. Hawk should get his mantle ready for the Butkus Award, Bobby Carpenter will be a multi-millionaire next year at this time, and Anthony Schlegel and Mike D'Andrea, once they both return from knee injuries, are arguably the two best middle linebackers in America. Marcus Freeman would probably start for 118 other D-I teams, but is just a backup here.
Linebacker rating: 10
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Texas receivers vs. Ohio State defensive backs </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>There's a lot to get excited about, but little proven production with no touchdown catches among the returning wide receivers. The tight ends get most of the glory with Vince Young throwing and Texas has a great one in David Thomas. Limas Sweed is going to be a star deep threat at the X with size, speed, and tremendous athleticism. Nate Jones is a good looking young player and Myron Hardy should turn into a good producer. Jordan Shipley has to prove he's back from a knee injury and Brian Carter has to finally breakout.
Receiver rating: 7
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#990000>The Buckeyes have a big, fast, huge hitting secondary full of safeties. The problem for new defensive backs coach Paul Haynes is to find a second corner to go on the other side of Ashton Youboty. Donte Whitner was was tried out with little success, so the hope is for Tyler Everett to take over the role rather than stay at strong safety. Of course, all the problems can be solved if Ted Ginn Jr. moves over to defensive back, but that's not likely to happen.
Secondary rating: 8.5
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Ohio State receivers vs. Texas defensive backs</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#800000>As long as Ted Ginn Jr. stays at receiver to combine with Santonio Holmes, Ohio State will have one of the nation's deadliest 1-2 punches. It'll be hard to find a speedier, more electrifying pair. There are tremendous backup prospects with speed and size as Roy Hall and Devon Lyons are like tight ends with wheels. Anthony Gonzalez adds even more speed to the mix. Ryan Hamby and Rory Nicol fit the typical mold of big, productive OSU tight ends. The question becomes whether or not the Buckeyes will open it up and get this great group the ball.
Receiver rating:
10
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>The Texas pass defense will get a bad rap by some since the last time anyone watched it play, Braylon Edwards was making plays at will. This is a good secondary with experience and plenty of size and speed led by the versatile Michael Huff. There isn't a killer lock-down corner, but Cedric Griffin, Aaron Ross and Tarell Brown can more than handle any college receiver who isn't the next Braylon Edwards. This will be a better group than anyone will give it credit for.
Secondary rating:
8.5
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Texas offensive line vs. Ohio State defensive line</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>Where's the weakness? The line has four sure-thing All-Big XII candidates (Justin Blalock, Will Allen, Kasey Studdard and Jonathan Scott), two certain NFL millionaires (Blalock and Scott) and enough size and experience among the reserves to fill in wherever needed. The only open spot is at center where Lyle Sendlein has to replace the 37 straight starts of Jason Glynn, but he'll be more than fine. If this isn't the best line in the country, it's a close number two.
Offensive line rating: 10
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#800000>The line is very good, but nothing special by Buckeye standard unless Mike Kudla, now healthy, can turn into a steady, fearsome pass rusher. This is a huge line with tackle-sized ends and athletic tackles led by the underrated Quinn Pitcock in the middle. The key is the pass rush needing everyone to make more plays in the backfield. Don't expect this to be a dominant front wall, but don't look for any problems either.
Defensive Line rating: 8
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Ohio State offensive line vs. Texas defensive line</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#800000>Call last year a transition season for the Buckeye line. It struggled in pass protection allowing 23 sacks and wasn't all that consistent in the running game. This group started to come together by the end of the year and it was no coincidence that the offense started to produce. Expect more this year with four returning starters led by All-America candidate Nick Mangold in the middle and unsung Rob Sims on the outside. As always, OSU is loaded with tremendous young prospects led by massive freshman Alex Boone, but they obviously need a little bit of time.
Offensive line rating: 8
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>Assuming all is well with Larry Dibbles and his coursework, this will be an awesome line with four first team All-Big XII candidates and two likely first round draft picks in the middle. Brian Robison and Tim Crowder were great pass rushers as sophomores and should blow up as experienced juniors. Dibbles and Rodrique Wright form one of the nation's best tackle pairs with Frank Okam and Derek Lokey solid reserves on the nose. The icing on the cake will be if speed rusher Mike Williams regains his pre-knee injury form.
Defensive Line rating:
10
</TD></TR><TR><TD width="100%" bgColor=#000000 colSpan=2> Special Teams</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#cc3300>The kicking game will be slightly above-average while the return game gets a major boost with the return of Selvin Young. The kickoff coverage unit has to be far better, but the punt coverage team should be fine after allowing a mere 6.3 yards per return.
Special Teams rating: 7.5
</TD><TD vAlign=top width="50%" bgColor=#800000>Josh Huston won't hit 24 of 27 field goals like Mr. Clutch Mike Nugent, but he has a great leg and should be effective. Redshirt freshman punter A.J. Trapasso also has a big-time leg and needs to prove he can be consistent. The return game will be one of the best in America with Santonio Holmes and Ted Ginn Jr. handling the duties.
Special Teams rating: 8
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September 10: Texas at Ohio State. This is THE GAME this year, and on my birthday! (45 more shopping days). Aaaand, the Yankees host the Red Sox while the Irish visit Michigan the same day. I'm fixin' to 'splode, I'm so psyched. The Horseshoe is the place to be this day. Longhorn QB Vince Young versus Buckeye linebacker A.J. Hawk, arguably the nation's top offensive player against the top defensive player. As for linebacker last names, Hawk belongs up there with Butkus and Stonebreaker.
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http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/john_walters/07/27/intersectional.games/index.html
 
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Hello BB73,

I only hope the game lives up to many of our expectations. As a Texas fan I have several areas that concern me, as I am sure Buck fans do as well. My chief concerns are :

1. Linebacker- Will we be able to field two outside linebackers that are ready to make plays vs. the run and pass?

2. Defensive End- As evidenced against Michigan, we struggled at times to pressure the QB from the outside. It would help if we could get more pressure from this position.

3. Pass Defense - How will the match-up vs. your receiver's turn out? Alot depends on how aggressive the OSU play calling is and how well we put pressure on the QB.

4. Special Teams - I'm most concerned with the big play ability of Ginn in this regard. Our kickoff coverage has got to be better. Too many long returns last year and not only vs. Michigan. Not to mention questions as to how our new kicker will perform.

5. Receivers - As noted several times already, our receivers have much to prove. Unlike many posters who point to Shipley, I would like to think Sweed will be the difference maker this year. This will be the kids 3rd year in the program and he has all the tools to create match-up problems. He has to make plays against OSU.

6. Running Back - Quite simply, if we can run the ball we will win the game. That's what makes this game so interesting. Our strength on O vs your strength on D. Our rb's are unproven, but talented, while your lb's are first rate.
 
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I real good write up that pretty much hits the nail on the head if you ask me.

No doubt our linebackers and secondary are going to be key in this game and we have one of the best defensive backfields in the nation.

I predict a rough day for Vince and company.
 
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Need some help

OK heres the problem. I'm down here in Hot Springs, AR for the summer. Well where I work there are a lot of Razorback fans but there are also a lot of UT Fans and the shittalkin is already gettin into high gear. I need some pictures phrases etx that can be put up in the office area of the theme park I work at that will take the shittalkin to another level
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"Thomas should be a stud as usual, and if you are running a spread offense you will have very limited PT for other TE's."

Actually we will mostly play two TEs or three wides, although as far as your defense goes if David Thomas splits out, it is a 3 wide set.

I mentioned Finley because he had an amazing all star game last night, 5 catches for 100 yards and 1 TD with constant double teams. He is a true 6-5 220 and has a great vertical (top 50 national BB recruit). As the recent Rivals article say he is a man among boys. It is impossible for a 6 footer to cover him if he gets a jump ball. While we recruited him as a TE I think he plays WR as a freshman until he grows into the TE position. I have never been this impressed by any UT player without seeing him in practice. Well one other time, and that was Vincent Young.

I have no idea how much he will play in the beginning of the season, but I suggest you watch him when he gets in the game.
 
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preview pics for trash talking

How about this one from before:
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