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24-21 is as surreal as 49-0. Ok maybe not, but I’m almost as elated. Both outcomes feel so improbable. For the past whatever the fuck years, we’ve never whipped OU and we don’t win games like today.

6 hours ago, Rimbo said:

Yeah, the game threads will be garbage if we're playing poorly. And sometimes when we aren't.

Sometimes??

5 hours ago, Js1 said:

This. Even during the OU game, there was a ton of dooming even though we kept scoring and forcing punts 

I wish I could say I don’t believe this but the problem is I totally believe this

28 minutes ago, 4th and 5 said:

Sometimes??

i stand corrected

10 hours ago, Xcalibur said:

Ewers had his freshman game. Defense sucked on a lot of third downs.  Made stops when they absolutely had to.  Fuck it, move on and play better next week.

We still have Ewers and Bijan.  I’m still jacking it to 49-0, and a close win over ISU won’t change that.  Nice to be on the other side of this shit for a change.

Yep. Don't care. Got W. 

The amount of sand in some of your pussies makes the Sahara look like a walk to the beach. I'm not a sunshine anything.

 

Bitching on some random message board accomplishes nothing. Shit gets difficult. That's not an excuse to bitch about it. Be an adult and look adversity in the face. Accept it for what it is. Then perform a mental check to figure out what you can do to solve the problem. Quick fact: bitching on a message board does nothing; especially during a goddamned game. The only purpose it serves is for you to feel like you are doing something. You are not. You're bitching on a message board. Buried inside your feelings.

 

I'm not attempting to have any manner of "virtue signaling" when I say this; so please do not take this as that. In attempt to limit any possibility of that, I'll just say that I've spent a lot of time in different timezones. I've sacrificed precious sleep to just have the chance to watch or listen to a Texas Longhorns football game.

 

So don't talk to me. Just don't talk to me.

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14 hours ago, Rimbo said:

I saw the Tech game. And I'm still on record that our ceiling this year is 7 wins. Every flaw I said we'd have was on display today. They were on display last week, too, despite the beatdown. And that judgment was based, and still is, on the players we're throwing out there. 

We've got absolute studs at RB, a couple great WRs, and everyone else is an underclassman on offense; on defense, our back 7 are dubious. 

What I'm looking for most this year is week-over-week improvement. And so far, I'm seeing it. Especially on OL.

This is all accurate, but the flip side of that coin is that we are one injury from being 7-0.  And that injury was an anomaly because we've kept Quinn almost completely clean otherwise.  Hence, the O line is doing better than I think any of us expected.

The Achilles heel is obviously the secondary.  And there's no fixing it this year.  It's got to be a blitz and pray defense, and I'm not sure why we keep dropping 7 or 8 guys into coverage when none of them can cover.  Especially in that soft zone bullshit.

But I don't agree that 7 wins is our ceiling.  I'd say that's more like the floor.  An optimisic person could say we're undefeated with Quinn and we can probably go 4-1 down the stretch for 9-3.  Or maybe we split the 4-game gauntlet then win the finale for 8-4, then we go to a decent bowl game and probably win it.

And if we go from 5 wins to 9 wins while bringing in a top 3 recruiting class, we ought to be feeling pretty damned good about how we're positioned for the next few years.

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18 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

This is all accurate, but the flip side of that coin is that we are one injury from being 7-0.  And that injury was an anomaly because we've kept Quinn almost completely clean otherwise.  Hence, the O line is doing better than I think any of us expected.

The Achilles heel is obvioulsy the secondary.  And there's no fixing it this year.  It's got to be a blitz and pray defense, and I'm not sure why we keep dropping 7 or 8 guys into coverage when none of them can cover.  Especially in that soft zone bullshit.

But I don't agree that 7 wins is our ceiling.  I'd say that's more like the floor.  An optimisic person could say we're undefeated with Quinn and we can probably go 4-1 down the stretch for 9-3.  Or maybe we split the 4-game gauntlet then win the finale for 8-4, then we go to a decent bowl game and probably win it.

And if we go from 5 wins to 9 wins while bringing in a top 3 recruiting class, we ought to be feeling pretty damned good about how we're positioned for the next few years.

I don't think surly will appreciate this reasonable take, even though you're 100% accurate. 

The bitching about this win is akin to an incel that has had a 3 year drought, finally gets his ashes hauled, then complains she wasn’t purty enough.

53 minutes ago, TexArcher said:

This is all accurate, but the flip side of that coin is that we are one injury from being 7-0.  And that injury was an anomaly because we've kept Quinn almost completely clean otherwise.  Hence, the O line is doing better than I think any of us expected.

The Achilles heel is obviously the secondary.  And there's no fixing it this year.  It's got to be a blitz and pray defense, and I'm not sure why we keep dropping 7 or 8 guys into coverage when none of them can cover.  Especially in that soft zone bullshit.

But I don't agree that 7 wins is our ceiling.  I'd say that's more like the floor.  An optimisic person could say we're undefeated with Quinn and we can probably go 4-1 down the stretch for 9-3.  Or maybe we split the 4-game gauntlet then win the finale for 8-4, then we go to a decent bowl game and probably win it.

And if we go from 5 wins to 9 wins while bringing in a top 3 recruiting class, we ought to be feeling pretty damned good about how we're positioned for the next few years.

On your last paragraph, trust me most won’t be feeling good on this site. They bought into a false narrative hook line and sinker. Good post though.

1 hour ago, TexArcher said:

Hence, the O line is doing better than I think any of us expected.

Have you noticed our run blocking?

I mean, it's definitely improving game to game, but seeing Bijan have to break a tackle or three before he hits the line of scrimmage hasn't been great.

1 hour ago, TexArcher said:

The Achilles heel is obviously the secondary.  And there's no fixing it this year.  It's got to be a blitz and pray defense, and I'm not sure why we keep dropping 7 or 8 guys into coverage when none of them can cover.  Especially in that soft zone bullshit.

Probably because giving up quick scores to big plays is the alternative.

I hate it, too. And I don't necessarily agree with it. But that's the thinking, I'm guessing.

5 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

Have you noticed our run blocking?

I mean, it's definitely improving game to game, but seeing Bijan have to break a tackle or three before he hits the line of scrimmage hasn't been great.

Oh, agreed.  But pass protection has not been the liability I think we all expected.

15 hours ago, nineliveslost said:

This is dumb. Fans react to the play in the game. When its ass we bitch, when it's good we cheer. Fuck , watching the first quarter how can you not bitch. Watching the play calling at times how can you not bitch. Watching the defense at times how can you not bitch. Glad we won and always want us to win but fuck you.if i.can't get involved in the moment and react. Don't care if I react over or under but I am engaged in the game.

 

Shut the fuck up if you don't like it. Its how message boards work.

For fucks sake. Its always a slog argument with some of you


 

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I love the mindset of all our mistakes being because we are a shitty team, and all of their mistakes are just us being lucky. Real miserable shit.

12 hours ago, Shaggyhorn said:


Also, the safety bit hard on the run fake and pulled in. The QB threw it to just about the spot he vacated. Totally different outcome on that play if the safety doesn’t bite.

Thanks- I was wondering where the safety went on that play. 

24 minutes ago, Rimbo said:

Probably because giving up quick scores to big plays is the alternative.

it's also possible that PK just literally has no idea what to do with the back 7

53 minutes ago, The Beast said:

On your last paragraph, trust me most won’t be feeling good on this site. They bought into a false narrative hook line and sinker. Good post though.

What false narrative?  I think you are 180 degrees wrong on your thought here but I’m not exactly sure what you are saying. 

13 hours ago, hookem2010 said:

Yea, let's not get political. Let's just get racist. South Korean robots, wtf?

south korea is actually known for developing some amazing artificial intelligence and robotics. so, i was actually trying to be complimentary.. but i totally see how it could be misconstrued :/

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33 minutes ago, Pam Cummings said:

I love the mindset of all our mistakes being because we are a shitty team, and all of their mistakes are just us being lucky. Real miserable shit.

Someone in this thread said the fumble was a miracle. A DB flying down a putting a shoulder pad directly on the ball is making a play. We made a play when we needed to and won the game. 

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15 hours ago, TexEx15 said:

 

I know it's the consensus around here, but I just wanted to say how much I fucking love Roschon Johnson.

His selflessness, his running/athletic ability, his fucking stick on the kickoff and his shit-talking pettiness are all top notch.

If I were a jersey-wearer, I'd undoubtedly be sporting a #2

Was it not possible to put Jamison on Hutchinson when watts went out? Did we absolutely have to play the freshmen against the stud wr?

45 minutes ago, 6th Street said:

This thread gives out a lot of "don't care, got Jimbo" vibes.

I mean, if you squeezed harder, we win more games. 
 

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36 minutes ago, Dark Horse said:

Someone in this thread said the fumble was a miracle. A DB flying down a putting a shoulder pad directly on the ball is making a play. We made a play when we needed to and won the game. 

 

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16 hours ago, texifornia said:

I-State does have a better defense than all of them

How dare you bring logic into this.   All the teams remaining on our schedule are guaranteed to do nothing but get better and we will repeat the ISU performance on both offense and defense against each of them.  That is how this works.    

1 hour ago, Rimbo said:

it's also possible that PK just literally has no idea what to do with the back 7

Isn't that why GP is here? What the fuck did he do all week?  Prolly prepping for OSU (or jamming at ACL)

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1 hour ago, Pam Cummings said:

I love the mindset of all our mistakes being because we are a shitty team, and all of their mistakes are just us being lucky. Real miserable shit.

“The defense doesn’t force turnovers!”

Defense forces two turnovers.

”No, not like that.”

17 hours ago, DigglerontheHoof said:

the football board in-game is the biggest bundle of bitches, ever.  Cannot stand this joint during the game.  It's like being stuck in front of that dickhead at the stadium that bitches about something after every. fucking. play. 

Cunts. 

Is it OK to bitch before every defensive play on 3rd and 4th down when they need 2 to 5 yards and they are letting every receiver come off the line with a 10 yard cushion? If not then to bad if you sat in front of me yesterday because I was bitching about it. (Note: I will try to keep it inside in the future after you highlighted it is a beating for others.)

I called it a hangover win and I am happy to have it. A win is a win is a win especially if it leads to running the table. Sark and the players did a great job pulling it out. The problem is that disjointed  defensive staff that keeps reverting to form even after Sark said in a presser that they play best when they play tighter coverage.

 
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I was wondering did cool even know he caused a fumble? He celebrated shortly after while everyone was going after the ball

That TD pass on a zone read that ISU scored seemed to get PK/defense to play on it's heels for a while. I'll take the win because as much as we were getting carved in the secondary, they still created two crucial turnovers that won us the game.

 

We gotta get better with coverage assignments quickly because Sanders and Duggans, though flawed, can carve us up even more than what we saw yesterday

1 minute ago, utexas8 said:


I was wondering did cool even know he caused a fumble? He celebrated shortly after while everyone was going after the ball

YES

New Surly poll idea:  Which is worse? Surly posters whining about every game OR threads whining about Surly posters whining about every game.

16 hours ago, VirginiaLonghorn said:

I’m just thankful ISU stopped throwing the 15 yard slant.  It was there every time they threw it … and probably would have been open anytime they wanted it.

I have a feeling we’d still be waiting for a defensive adjustment …

The slant has been there since the Alabama game when they adjusted to it in the second half. We are still waiting for our staff to react.

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1 hour ago, Dark Horse said:

Someone in this thread said the fumble was a miracle. A DB flying down a putting a shoulder pad directly on the ball is making a play. We made a play when we needed to and won the game. 

Just like Nebraska 2006. 

Would somebody with the ability to start threads on this board (fuck you @immamac) start a thread asking for predictions on record of final 5 games.

Now that we have seen them play, curious what folks think we see down the stretch.

15 hours ago, Post Oak said:

You motherfuckers would bitch about a wet dream.

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2 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

Would somebody with the ability to start threads on this board (fuck you @immamac) start a thread asking for predictions on record of final 5 games.

Now that we have seen them play, curious what folks think we see down the stretch.

I’m into this 

1 hour ago, 6th Street said:

This thread gives out a lot of "don't care, got Jimbo" vibes.

You’re running out of things to be a fucking cunt about.

10 minutes ago, DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt said:

Would somebody with the ability to start threads on this board (fuck you @immamac) start a thread asking for predictions on record of final 5 games.

Now that we have seen them play, curious what folks think we see down the stretch.

Fixed, don’t know why it’s my fault? 

24 minutes ago, utexas8 said:


I was wondering did cool even know he caused a fumble? He celebrated shortly after while everyone was going after the ball

The ball was already secured.  It was just the usual dog pile afterwards.

22 minutes ago, ImissWallyPryor said:

New Surly poll idea:  Which is worse? Surly posters whining about every game OR threads whining about Surly posters whining about every game.

Should we quit bitching about Bob Cole too? 😉

1 hour ago, KeysPhoneWallet said:

Was it not possible to put Jamison on Hutchinson when watts went out? Did we absolutely have to play the freshmen against the stud wr?

Yeah this is one I don’t get. I know Jamison is always field side corner, but why not just have him follow other teams best WR when Watts went out? Also anything on Jamier Johnson?? Didn’t see him at all

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1 hour ago, nineliveslost said:

Your mom disagrees 

No.  Your post was bitchy. 

We are just a few months removed from a 5-7 campaign, the trajectory is going the right direction, and yesterday was a solid win.  Everyone knows there is still a need for improvement but if you watched yesterday's game and weren't happy about the result you should just find another hobby.   

The fumble was not a miracle. We have had plenty of late game turnovers go our way. That’s football. Couple of note; the ARk qb 4q fumble in fayettnam, the year we had Vince and Cedric.  Also the fumble Drew Kelson forced up in the shoe, preserved our momentum late. We were on the benefit of a late non fumble up in Ames years ago too. These things happen all the time. The other one was the Aaron Ross forced fumble in Neb that allows us to kick a walkoff fg , by a walk-on K

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53 minutes ago, HenryJames said:

“The defense doesn’t force turnovers!”

Defense forces two turnovers.

”No, not like that.”

We want legit turnovers!

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