Texas vs Iowa State Thoughts
This game was exciting because I thought it would give a good indication of where the team was at. ISU has played us close in past games and most conference games create a greater sense of urgency. I was very pleased with the game, we made a few mistakes, but overall I would rate the game a solid B+. Mack says that the team is still looking for an identity, but I think it is clear that this is a team that has to run the ball. That's not a bad problem to have because we have looked very good running and it has helped open up the passing game. I would like to see us line up in the I-formation more often and put H. Melton at fullback and just run it down teams throats, but it looks like we are going to stick with the zone read. Not that this strategy hasn't worked, but it is easy for defenses to string the play out when Colt is not a threat to hold onto the ball.
I think Colt displayed his arm strength with a few of his throws, and I think is interception was just a bad decision and not a matter of arm strength. It seems he was trying to lay the ball in there or be to fine with it instead of just letting it fly. He would of had another interception if Jermichael Finely had not out muscled the defensive back. It was nice to see Finely make a few plays, we need to have him develop into a threat.
I thought the defense looked good, they got a lot of pressure on the QB and had several punishing hits. Iowa State did connect on a few long pass plays, but Meyer and the WR have been around for a while and can make plays. I think we've seen that luck plays a major part in every team that wins championships. We've been hampered by injuries, but lucky we are pretty deep. The Robinson injury was tough to see, he always plays hard and is a leader, especially on a play were the lineman completely misses his block and pulls a leg whip out of his butt as he is falling down. Luckily his injury doesn't seem to be serious.
I'm also sorry to see Selvin Young go down with injury, in what has been an injury field career. I don't now how much time he will miss, but I don't think he will be much of a factor the rest of the season. He should be commended for fighting through the different injuries he has had and he has been an asset to the team, but everyone has seen what a talent Jamaal Charles is and this will just give him more opportunities to make plays. It will also give Melton a bigger role in the offense, which is bad news for opposing defenses. His has the ability to turn a short yardage third down into a TD from anywhere on the field. To win the Big 12 we need to wear teams down with a power running game.
Next up for the Horns: Sam Bomar State or Bomar Tech (I did not come up with either of these).
This game was exciting because I thought it would give a good indication of where the team was at. ISU has played us close in past games and most conference games create a greater sense of urgency. I was very pleased with the game, we made a few mistakes, but overall I would rate the game a solid B+. Mack says that the team is still looking for an identity, but I think it is clear that this is a team that has to run the ball. That's not a bad problem to have because we have looked very good running and it has helped open up the passing game. I would like to see us line up in the I-formation more often and put H. Melton at fullback and just run it down teams throats, but it looks like we are going to stick with the zone read. Not that this strategy hasn't worked, but it is easy for defenses to string the play out when Colt is not a threat to hold onto the ball.
I think Colt displayed his arm strength with a few of his throws, and I think is interception was just a bad decision and not a matter of arm strength. It seems he was trying to lay the ball in there or be to fine with it instead of just letting it fly. He would of had another interception if Jermichael Finely had not out muscled the defensive back. It was nice to see Finely make a few plays, we need to have him develop into a threat.
I thought the defense looked good, they got a lot of pressure on the QB and had several punishing hits. Iowa State did connect on a few long pass plays, but Meyer and the WR have been around for a while and can make plays. I think we've seen that luck plays a major part in every team that wins championships. We've been hampered by injuries, but lucky we are pretty deep. The Robinson injury was tough to see, he always plays hard and is a leader, especially on a play were the lineman completely misses his block and pulls a leg whip out of his butt as he is falling down. Luckily his injury doesn't seem to be serious.
I'm also sorry to see Selvin Young go down with injury, in what has been an injury field career. I don't now how much time he will miss, but I don't think he will be much of a factor the rest of the season. He should be commended for fighting through the different injuries he has had and he has been an asset to the team, but everyone has seen what a talent Jamaal Charles is and this will just give him more opportunities to make plays. It will also give Melton a bigger role in the offense, which is bad news for opposing defenses. His has the ability to turn a short yardage third down into a TD from anywhere on the field. To win the Big 12 we need to wear teams down with a power running game.
Next up for the Horns: Sam Bomar State or Bomar Tech (I did not come up with either of these).
posted by Matt at 8:34 PM
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Word on the street is that in the spring they wanted to move Melton to defensive end but he refused. Now the coaching staff is trying to teach him a lesson, which is why he has seen limited action, even in goal line situations early in the season. Now that I live with a former UT player I have insider access, haha.
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