SB Nation User Blog: BigTexBD

Demeco unhappy with "guys upstairs"?

BigTexBD — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:02:52 -0000

This can't be good...

Demeco is unhappy with how his contract negotiations are going and the fact that he isn't currently locked up in a long-term deal. In an interview with 790 he makes a point that the core defensive guys are not being taken care of ahead of free agents when it comes to contract talks. He sympathizes with Dunta, saying "it's hard to participate when you are mad at the guys upstairs." Also, he is frustrated that he and his agent haven't been able to get a deal done quickly enough with the Texans management (sound familiar?).

I read it on Steph's blog at the Chron, but she cites Texans Talk forums in addition to the 790 podcast. There's also a good interview with Chester Pitts.

Martellus Bennett Still Running his Mouth

BigTexBD — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 06:17:42 -0000

Martellus Bennett Still Running his Mouth

Although not in any anti-UT way, he still makes himself look like an absolute jackass. And I enjoyed every second of it. What an embarassment.

Stradley interviews KC Joyner, re: the secondary

BigTexBD — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:26:28 -0000

AQUI

Besides giving MDC props, Steph Stradley interviews ESPN's KC Joyner, who uses performance metrics to analyze the League (interesting in the Bill James/Baseball kind of way). She mostly asks about the secondary, and a couple of surprising answers come to light. Using his metrics (in this case YPA), we overrate Dunta and underrate Frenchy. Also, Fred Bennet's struggles were probably just of the "sophomore slump" variety and he should improve noticeably next season.

Head over to her blog at the Chron (it's the good one; you'll know it when you see it) to read why/more, and give her some page views and feedback.

Roy Dresses as Tatum Bell for Halloween

BigTexBD — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:18:16 -0000

Roy Dresses as Tatum Bell for Halloween

Roy being Roy: he dressed as former Lion/bagage thief Tatum Bell at a Halloween party hosted by former teammate Mike Furrey for charity.

Yet another reason why he one of the greatest Longhorns ever: off-field personality.

Vikes' DTs Pat & Kevin Williams Expected to Play.

BigTexBD — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:54:58 -0000

With all the discussion regarding the diuretics a few guys have tested positive for, my hope that the Vikings two monster defensive tackles would be suspended in time for our game with them this Sunday is now crushed. Pro Bowlers Pat and Kevin Williams are expected to play, so I will not be trading for Slaton in my FFL anymore.

Link!

I only need 14 more words to reach that 75 word limit limit limit.

UT-UNC Basketball Series in the Works

BigTexBD — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:34:21 -0000

Bumped from the Fan Posts.

Per the Statesman, UT and UNC are trying to schedule a 4-game basketball series beginning next year (Dec 19, to be specific). That game will (they hope) be played in Dallas at Jerryworld, followed by a 2010 date in Greensboro, NC, and then a game at each school's campus.

In related news, my man-crush on Rick Barnes continues to grow.

This is also a good time to note single-game tickets for Texas basketball games for 2008-09 are now on sale through the Texas Box Office.

Emory Blake tears up Akins High

BigTexBD — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:54:45 -0000

Emory Blake tears up Akins High

If I remember correctly, Mack kind didn't give him much consideration last year because of injuries. Now, I hope MB is still keeping an eye on him after he destroyed Akins High last night. Check out the linked box score, which I will sum up here:

90-yard KO return TD
2 carries, 128 yards, 1 TD (which went for 93 yds)
2 receptions, 53 yards, 1 TD (44 yds)

After looking at his rivals page, the 4* WR no longer has Texas on his mind. He is considering BC, Florida, Oregon, and Big 12 schools CU, KU, Mizzou, Nebraska, Tech.

To reiterate: he is from Austin High (yes, in Austin), he's a big-time playmaker, #20 on the Texas Top 100, and he's healthy. But a year ago he was injured, so Mack lost interest. Did I miss anything?

HOU/TEN Scouting Report from former GM

BigTexBD — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 16:20:52 -0000

Pro Football Talk has a scouting report for our game written by former Broncos GM Ted Sundquist. In a nutshell, his keys are:

1) Texans must establish confidence in their offense

2) DeMeco is most important in stopping Titans' running game

3) Titans must open up passing game (downfield) with pocket-comfortable Collins under center

4) Fat Albert

5) 'Dre Davis must help Texans by establishing good field position, and possibly breaking one

Go read it. It is excellent stuff.

"VY Might Not be Cut Out for the NFL - And That's OK"

BigTexBD — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 16:13:30 -0000

"VY Might Not be Cut Out for the NFL - And That's OK"

A link I saw at With Leather to an article at Slate. A different, intelligent viewpoint on the Vince Young sitution.

How did our recruits fare?

BigTexBD — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:31:04 -0000

It's going to be a long day until our Horns kick off, so let's fill some of that time with updates on how our recruits are performing. We already know very well how Gilbert and Paden Kelly did, but what about everyone else?

I'll start:

RB Chris Whaley of Madisonville racked up 207 yards rushing on 20 carries (a healthy 10.35 yds/att) with 4 tds on runs of 28, 22, 42, and 59. The dude is a bruiser at 6'3'' and 230+ pounds, running in the mid 4.5 range. Looks like a great RB/FB hybrid, or a hell of a linebacker with his size and speed if Mack wants him to.

WR Greg Timmons of Aldine Eisenhower and TE Barrett Matthews of North Shore played against each other Friday night, with North Shore winning 33-14. Timmons caught one ball for 34 yards, and Matthews had 2 for 38, including a 36-yard TD.

How'd everyone else do?