SB Nation User Blog: GoHorns

Mancrush: Time to open up BONers

GoHorns — Thu, 08 May 2008 12:51:18 -0000

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.

Can we get some predictions?

GoHorns — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:38:15 -0000

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!!

If Off topic posts bother you, plz skip this

GoHorns — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:27:11 -0000

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).

Anyway, when she left, she moved to Denton county. Skip ahead several months and she has now finally filed the paperwork. But she is telling my buddy that she is going to take him to court because she wants to remain on his insurance. Either that or he has to "co-sign" a loan for her to have some dental work done. Everyone in their right mind knows she is not going to pay the loan so he would be responsible for it.

I kind of skipped around a little, but in Denton County you cannot drop your spouse from insurance if divorce papers have been filed. The problem with her claim is that he dropped her before the papers were filed.

All that to ask this: Does she have a case against him? If she does, he is just going to suck up the $850 for the dental work. If she doesn't, he's going to tell her to go f*** herself.

Keeping all of this in mind, his current girlfiend is now pregnant and $850.00 is not chump change he can throw around. So it's not like some of you rich types where that much money is dispensible.

Thank you for your patience in me for this. I know we try to keep this related to sports, but I know this to be a great and knowledgable community.

PB, if you feel this is too iffy and need to delete this thread I'll understand.

Thanks guys/girls.

Why Texas NEEDS DS

GoHorns — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 19:53:46 -0000

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.

Texas needs to land Darrell Scott for a number of reasons. Sure, he's talented, but signing him would do as much for the program now as Vince Young did when he signed. Maybe more.

Before you throw me into the "dhab" category, first, check my UID. #10 bitches!! Second, this may give Mack the confidence, desire, determination, or whatever it is that you want to call it, to actually go after these high profile 5* OOS guys late in the recruiting season. So many have been begging Mack to at least give some effort to these guys. Well, it's looking very good that this effort is paying off with Scott.

Move forward to the 2009 class. Imagine for a moment if you will.... QB - Russell Shepard handing off to RB - Darrell Scott, running behind our seasoned O-line?!! Vince had a very good RB duo in Jamaal and Selvin, but neither were considered the RB that Scott is coming out of High School. I guess you could consider a tandem like that similar to if Adrian Peterson had chosen the good guys.

Could be exciting times on the horizon.

Special Teams - Blocked Kicks

GoHorns — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:46:33 -0000

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?

Confirmed Dreads sighting

GoHorns — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 16:10:15 -0000

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:

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).

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.

Brian Orakpo. DAMN

Best Cover. What's your take?

GoHorns — Wed, 02 May 2007 14:31:15 -0000

Ok, so I know this has little to do with sports. Bear with me. I got to thinking today, "What is the greatest cover song of all time?" It's not such an easy question as I have several that I just wouldn't be able to take out of my MP3 player. How does this relate to sports? I'll get to that.

But I want your take? What is the best cover song of all time. I'll throw my opinion out there as Dave Matthews Band's version of a Bob Dylan (thanks BrooklynHorn) classic "All Along the Watchtower." If you enjoy either DMB or Bob Dylan, or Jimi's version and haven't heard this version, do yourself a favor and go to YouTube and do a little search. In fact, here you go:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypaH1...

Another good one: Nonpoints version of "In the Air Tonight" originally done by Phil Collins.

Ok, so here's how it relates to sports. During the 2007 season, I'll be recording every UT game and creating a few highlight videos. One for offense, one for defense, one for special teams, and one general highlight film (most likely with several songs). I really want to do some research so this diary will be two fold.

What is your favorite Cover song?

What are some really good "pump you up" ready to hit something songs that I can incorporate into some highlight videos? They can be rock, rap, or classical. Please, don't bother with country music for suggestions. It just won't happen. Maybe I missed a genre. Feel free to add your own.

Discuss...

NCAA changes Clock rules for next year

GoHorns — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:53:51 -0000

OK, I can't credit a source, I don't have that kind of time, but just to let you guys know, it's happened. They made some minor changes, but for the most part have reverted back to the old rules.

If someone doesn't beat me to a link, I'll post as soon as I have time.

Best Player in the Country

GoHorns — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 21:02:12 -0000

John Brantley was just named the Gatorade Player of the Year! What a stud.

http://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/playeroftheyear/national.php?sprt=FB

From Rivals.com:

"Brantley ended his high school career completing 61.4 percent of his passes and throwing for 6,802 yards with 99 touchdowns and only 14 interceptions."

http://texas.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=616633

2006 tOSU vs. 2005 UT

GoHorns — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:57:00 -0000

Kicker posed a pretty good question that I think deserved it's own topic.

http://www.burntorangenation.com/comments/2006/11/28/111659/80/6#6

Is 2006 tOSU as good as 2005 UT?

I think on the surface, we can, and will, all agree that Texas 2005 was better than the 2006 Ohio State team is, but looking at the teams a little closer, I balk. There are a lot of parallels that can be drawn between the two teams.

Great Leadership (VY & TS)
Best Player in NCAA (VY & TS)
Breakout receivers
Stellar offense
Solid defense
Special players on both sides (Ross, Huff, VY, Taylor - Ginn, Laurenitis, Smith, Pittman)
Hard fought victories against great teams (USC & Michigan)

I'm sure there are other similarities, and ultimately I agree that 2005 Texas would beat this OSU team. But it's worth noting the similarities to the two teams.

I am curious as to what you think about the comparisons. The level of competition may be a notch lower this year, but are the comparisons apt?