http://espn.go.com/ncf/gameday

Sign Ideas???

Tips on what to expect (from someone who went to last years gameday)

-if you want your sign to be shown on TV, be there around 2 or 3 AM

-when lee corso comes out of his trailer, everyone rushes over to shake his hand, use this opportunity to get to the front of the line

-you must be physically and mentally fit to endure the abuse and alcohol stench in the line.  Get used to be sandwiched very uncomfortably between two or 3 people for a few hours

-Free food (last year it was Chick Fil A biscuits), free shirts, hardhat and other giveaways by sponsors, and usually a free gift card from home depot.  If you stay for the whole game day you'll probably get free food, giftcard, and helmet but not any of the freebies.

Overall, after last year, I told myself I would never go to gameday every again, but I have decided to go.  TT is alot closer to UT than Mizzou is (i believe) and we should expect lots of visitors

Article here: http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/archives/2009/02/texas-oduegwu-ends-football-career.html

Also, pre spring depth chart released.

thought on ....CODY JOHNSON gettin the nod at starting tb???

Sergio Kindle playing DE (Buck position)

Ryan bailey returns for 5th year?

etc etc etc etc

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Here is MY prediction:

1. Florida

2. Texas

3. Utah

4. USC

5. OU

6. TCU

7. Alabama

8. Oregon

9. Georgia

10. Penn St

Realistically, Ut will probably not be 2nd, esp since Utah won by such a huge margin (and undefeated) and USC beat PSU, which beat Ohio St.

Which leads me to an early look at next years top 5 2009 preseason prediction rankings

1. Florida

2. Texas

3. Alabama

4. OU

5.  USC

Texas played decent today and won and advances to face Notre Dame and Pre Season POY Luke Harongody.

Look for a full review by awiggo? (sorry dont remember it begins with an A i believe)

Things Id Like to note

-D James is such a tough player, he gets points in the paint/perimeter, but he cant pass very well.  Turned the ball over WAY too much

-Abrams is on FIRE.  We need him to continue what he does to provide momentum and pts for the team

-Pittman is actually exciting to watch

-I know Mason is used as mop up duty, but he didnt do much this game.....

-Defense is stellar,  but we commit many turnovers as well.  Last year, if i remember correctly, we had one of the fewest turnovers in the country (avg 6 a game)

-Offense needs a huge boost, too many missed shots.

I attended tonights game against Stetson.  Here are some key points to be noted

-Starters: James, Abrams, Atchley, Mason, and Chapman. Thats right, Clint Chapman made his first career start?  Dgous still serving his suspension

-Varez Ward missed all 6 of his FTA.  First game jitters??  Not bad though, hes got potential

-Atchley 3/3 3 pointers.  3 blocked shots

-Abrams fills DJs void with 21 points.

-FTs in general were horrible.  Rick Barnes cant be pleased.

-Pittman is the real deal.  He can actually run to the other end of the court.

-Im not worried about UCLA, as much as I am about North Carolina/Notre Dame

-Key players: James, Abrams, Atchley must be healthy

-15 TOs. Unacceptable

Some of these were very obvious but I cant help but to vent

1. POOR coaching.  Mack Browns/Davis decision to not use up the full 40 seconds to snap and snap with a good 20 seconds remaining (for each snap) throughout our last TD possesion was a HORRIBLE mistake.  He thought our young D would come through.  Did they not realize that tech could score in less than 1 minute?????????

2. Blake Gideon.......enough said...very young and inexperienced, couldnt step up when we needed him to

3. Curtis Brown.....missed a crabtree tackle and flew out of bounds, are you kidding me????? This is where missing Chykie hurt us bad.

Our D in general made some plays, but Tech exposed out poor pass defense.  Why is Deon Beasely still playng??? and Henry Melton...my god.....he missed so many tackles....

I love this texas team with all my heart, but theres no denying that some improvements can be made.  Remember, National championship caliber teams beat the best teams and are consistently the best team, and we were not the best team on the field that last night.

1. What is the name of the song in the 4 pontiac game changing performances (online)?

http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/contests/pontiacgcp/

THey play part of the song each clip..........................................

2. Any BONers having a tailgate in Austin this week??

3. Score predictions for the missouri game?

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What teams have been surpising so far in 2008? In terms of dissapointment and joy...

I think Uconn, OK state, Penn St., Georgia Tech, bama, and the most surprising....Vandy.  These teams have done fairly well, especially Vandy.

Dissapointing wise.....Clemson Tigers...i bought into the hype

But seriously lets look at Vandy. I know they won todays game only bc of a auburn mistake...but  Could they potentially be 10-2 by the end of the year?

@ Miami W

S. Carolina W

Rice W

Ole Miss W

Auburn W

@ MSU W

@ Georgia L

Duke W

@ Florida L

Kentucky W

Tennessee W

@ Wake Forest W

6-2 SEC????? Very possible in my opinion

Cotton Bowl or Sugar bowl??

The Teams participating are:

Indiana hoosiers, North Carolina Tar Heels, Alabama Crimson Tide, St Josephs hawks, Oregon ducks, ND Irish, Chaminade spiders

heres the link to the official maui invitational website sponsored by EA games

http://www.mauiinvitational.com/

Perhaps one of the toughest tournaments yet for the longhorns???  North Carolina and Notre Dame are sure to give us trouble.  Maybe a glorious victory such as the one against Tennesse is attainable?

Thoughts? Comments?  Questions?