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I had an opportunity to attend a team meeting with a speaker who was addressing the team.  It was after Hand was hired.  I was standing on the field watching the workouts minding my own business when Coach Hand walked right up to me and introduced himself.  We spoke for ten minutes or so.  Really nice guy and I was struck with how personable he was to a total nobody.  He had no reason to approach me other than he is just a really nice guy. I have been pulling for him since then and I am glad that he was able to make such a good impact.  

The OL is the unit on the team who has shown the most improvement.  Still a lot of season left, but I have this feeling I haven't had in a long time watching football... what is it?  Hope.  It's hope.

4 hours ago, CTC2 said:

I had an opportunity to attend a team meeting with a speaker who was addressing the team.  It was after Hand was hired.  I was standing on the field watching the workouts minding my own business when Coach Hand walked right up to me and introduced himself.  We spoke for ten minutes or so.  Really nice guy and I was struck with how personable he was to a total nobody.  He had no reason to approach me other than he is just a really nice guy. I have been pulling for him since then and I am glad that he was able to make such a good impact.  

Have you always lacked self-esteem?

13 hours ago, Machinator said:

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Great win for this O line.

I'm noticing Auburn doesn't have as good of a push ...

Thank God Herman got Hand to come here.

I'm convinced this hire might be the single most important thing to happen to Texas football in the last ten years. 

I'm pretty sure he had a lot to do with closing Anderson, and he had clearly locked down a position of dire need. 

On top of that, what was clear watching our offense yesterday:

1) on multiple critical downs, Sam had time to sit back and survey the field.  Teams are having to blitz to get consistent pressure, and that hasn't been the case for a long time.

2) we're getting a push, playing with an attitude.  We're not Studdard standard yet, but we look angry.  Aside from yesterday, especially in the fourth quarters we've been asserting our will and closing out games. 

Hats off to coach hand, and coach Herman for closing him.  Without the oline improvement I'm not sure Sam or our running game look as much improved as they do right now.  Amazing what a little space can do. 

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Herb Hand is a decent pr0n name.  Him talking about how proud he is of his UNIT is just icing on the cake...

Hey, wait a minute. There's no birthday party for me here! 

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Nine years now without a good QB. Nine fucking years.
I think you are setting the bar a little high, no?

siap,  saw this on Barking Carnival.    Nice vid.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hand deserves a huge portion of the praise for the '18 record.

Plus, he has that longhorn pit...

I love his description of balance, too. You're balanced if you:

1) Can run when you need to run.
2) Can run when you want to run.
3) Can pass when you need to pass.
4) Can pass when you want to pass.

That is such a refreshing take for a fan base used to "We'll take what the defense is giving us." Fuck that shit. Take what we want, let the defense nurse their bruises after we're done.

2 hours ago, bschoolprof said:

Huge hire by Herman.  

This hire and the decision to finally utilize our resources and take advantage of the "analyst" position gives me hope for future hires. 

The offense has to get its guys on the field first. The defense then sends out the players that they think can best deal with that offensive grouping.

What you have to avoid is a player that only does one thing. When that player or group comes on the field, you can't be telling the defensive coaches, "We're going to run THIS play.".

Just like playing poker, the defense is reading everything they can. Is the tackle's foot behind him too far? Is he tipping off a pass? Is the H-back so eager to block that he's rocked forward?

In addition to ensuring solid fundamentals like hand (!) placement, maintaining power through the ground by ALWAYS having your feet set as your base, and working as a unit to account for and pass off defenders as necessary, Hand is working to ensure power tosses look exactly like the deep strikes before the snap.

Of course, an OL coach likes nothing more than extending a hand engraved invitation to the opposing DC saying, "Dear Esteemed Colleague: We're running power over your left side. You are cordially invited to try and stop it!", and then just bashing the ball home!

Coaching the OL for MensaTom has to be a dream come true for Hand. 

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gxATdXdS_normal.jpg   Herb Hand.   @CoachHand

I had the incredible opportunity/pleasure of working with HOF’er  @KevinMawae

during the 2010 season at Vanderbilt. He used to refer to the “Hacks” as CROWN MOLDING because it was the last addition to your house.  

Build your strong foundation first. #TechniquesOverTactics

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Remember when Cosmi was around 260 on signing day just after he flipped from #Houston to #Texas. Then was around 295-300 and started 13 games at tackle last year as a RS freshman. Just another example of how evaluating HS offensive lineman is so tricky.
11:08 AM · Jul 20, 2019 · Twitter   

Funnily enough, SMU OC Rhett Lashlee is there as well, and likely effusively thanking him for delivering Preston Stone on a silver platter tonight

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1 hour ago, texifornia said:

Funnily enough, SMU OC Rhett Lashlee is there as well, and likely effusively thanking him for delivering Preston Stone on a silver platter tonight

[gif] "Why not both?"

 
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Who is the guy in white shorts and cap in front row, 2nd from the left??  
On ‎7‎/‎22‎/‎2019 at 7:05 AM, BigHorn'13 said:

It is indeed Grant, the owner. Really good guy and makes badass bbq. 

Grant has slimmed up quite a bit.  Good for him.

3 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

Herb Hand is a badass. That is all.

Herb Hand is the best combination of coach and recruiter we have on the staff. Absolute fucking badass.

his hire last summer completely changed the trajectory of this program.

 

🤘  OK, Cool. Hook Em!

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7:09 PM · Jul 29, 2019
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I know there's another o-line thread, but I like this one better. 

4 games in and our o-line looks legit.  This dude is earning every fucking cent of his paycheck.  

1 minute ago, bschoolprof said:

I know there's another o-line thread, but I like this one better. 

4 games in and our o-line looks legit.  This dude is earning every fucking cent of his paycheck.  

Hear, hear! Seems OK on the recruiting trail, as well. I think some on here were suspicious of his abilities in that area, but he seems to be  holding his own.

Our O-line has been outstanding all year and I expect them to get even better as the season progresses.

The running lanes are there and Sam has had all day to throw.

Love me some coach Hand.

Would love to cook with him sometime.

I know there's another o-line thread, but I like this one better. 
4 games in and our o-line looks legit.  This dude is earning every fucking cent of his paycheck.  
I rewatched the reverse flea flicker yesterday and thought "that's the kind of play Herman drew up his first season here that would drive us crazy when it got blown up immediately."

Granted, he should've known his oline sucked too much to run it back then, but it is amazing how much more you can get away with as a play caller if you're oline gives you time to operate.
16 hours ago, Sock Drawer said:

Hear, hear! Seems OK on the recruiting trail, as well. I think some on here were suspicious of his abilities in that area, but he seems to be  holding his own.

His 21' OL haul is going to be like the 18' DB haul, one of the best at a position we've ever seen.  Recruits love him.  

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