I was looking over the Thorpe Award watch list and noticed a few things. 

1) Earl Thomas is listed as the only Soph. on the list

2) There aren't a lot of big name players on that list (Eric Berry, Taylor Mays, and Perrish Cox). Earl and the other 3 mentioned are probably going to be the finalists.

3) Seems like they left a name off - Rahim Moore UCLA Soph (7 INT's -t1st nationally, 12 Passes Defended -3rd nationally)

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Yes, the bumbling idiot strikes again.  This time, he picks Notre Dame to play in the title game against Florida.  Really?  To his defense, he doesn't suggest that Notre Dame is the #2 team in the country, just that they have the easiest schedule.  Their only true test will come against #4 USC, who, lets be honest, probably gets their ranking on name this year. 

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Extended hiatus' suck.  Plain and simple.  I need to get back into the swing of things.  Apparently there was an OU troll and I missed it? {*kicks self*} What else have I missed?  Any really good threads I should be reading?  I mean, has anything come close to the level of the Scott Ware threads?  Can that even happen?

And, I'm so sorry, PHF, but I've lost track of all recruiting.  I feel so lost.

Anyway, good to be back.  Can't wait to discuss some more with the old faces (names) and get to know some of the new ones.

I've been away for quite some time, and I gotta say, it's good to be back!  I missed you guys.  I can't wait to get involved in some of the discussions again and get to know some of the new members as well as get some discussions with some of the old timers (I'm talking to you, PHF and 54b).

It may take me a few days to get caught back up.  As far as the sight goes (I've been keeping up with the 'Horns) what have I missed? 

All of us have a mancrush on someone.  Don't deny it, you know you do.  Who is it?

This morning, on Mike and Mike (ESPN radio, bleh), it was mentioned that Derek Jeter has been romantically liked to 6 of the Maxim Hot 100 (I'm at work, no link).  I have to say: Shortstop for the Yankees (even though I hate the Yankees), Bachelor in a jungle of women (though the majority aren't up to par with Texas Women), and then there's the whole 6% of the MH100, I may be developing a mancrush on Derek Jeter.

But I have to say, that Sherrod Harris is my Longhorn Mancrush.  Dude is just cool.  I haven't met him, but every single person that I've heard that has, says he is an awesome person.  I truly hope nothing but the best for that young man.  If he succeeds on the gridiron, I may just shed a tear for him.  Much love, Sherrod.  Keep up the great work and making The University of Texas fanbase proud to call you a Horn.

I'll be the first to admit: I know next to nothing about basketball.  I know that the ball goes in the hoop and it counts for either 1, 2 or 3 points.  I know what traveling, charging, blocking, and goaltending are.  I know a lot of the basics, but don't know anything about match-ups, strengths, weaknesses, or schemes.

So, to you basketball educated, what is your score for tonight?

To those going to the game: YELL LIKE HELL and HOOK 'EM!!

So, I know a lot of you are lawyers and I promised a buddy of mine I would ask you legal types.  Basically, he's going through a messy divorce.  This has been going on since mid-late last year and he dropped her from his insurance because she cheated on him, left him, and said she was going to file the divorce papers.  

She did leave him, but kept the money he gave her to file the paperwork (I know, dumb move.  I told him as much).  

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And I'm not referring to the obvious: his talent.  No, there is far more to this thing than just Scott's talent.  With a greater impact than his talent alone can accomplish.

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Cheesehorn's diary got me thinking.  Yes, the kick return is a problem.  Why has nothing been mentioned about the effort we are not giving on Blocking kicks this year?  Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't remember a single block this year.  Much is made of how Texas leads the nation since 2000 in blocked kicks, but NONE?!!  

Whenever I post a diary, I try to be thoughtful, so I tried to counter my arguement:

We don't have Brian Robison or Michael Griffin anymore.

So?  Yeah, they blocked a lot, but they weren't here since 2000.  Where's the drop off?

It could be a coaching philosophy.  We don't know why they aren't blocking kicks

True, this could be a change in philosophy.  But Mac Duff was supposed to be this Special Teams Wizard.  I'm not seeing it.

Teams could be aware that we have an exceptional kick blocking unit and are taking steps to prevent the blocked kicks.

We're not even attempting to block kicks!  We can't block them if we don't try.

What am I missing?  Why have we not only not blocked a kick, but it appears that we are not even trying?

A few weeks ago, someone mentioned that we had a definite lack of dread power.  I said at the time that Jamaal Charles was growing them but didn't have anything to back it up.  The Statesman has a slideshow of some pictures from the voluntary workouts.

http://www.statesman.com/news/mediah...

3 notes:

1. Jamaal's dreads are looking totally bad ass.  By the time his Sr. year rolls around, he should have them hanging out of the helmet (and maybe by the end of the Jr. year).

2. Colt is looking big.  I can't wait to see him and the WR's on the field this year.  The Heisman should be a serious thought.

3. Brian Orakpo.  DAMN