SB Nation User Blog: Sunkist

2010 BCS National Championship score predictions

Sunkist — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:59:35 -0000

I'm so ready for this game.

This is the game Mack Brown wants more than anything right now. He will join the elite of the elite with this win. This game is the game Will Muschamp was hired for and kept for. 2008 was an awesome season and we should've been playing for the title, but before that season, Mack Brown would've told you we were one year away from playing in the title game. (Likewise, Saban thinks his team is one year away). Here we are playing for the 2010 BCS National Championship. This is the game that Colt McCoy came back for. We were hosed out of the game last year so winning the game this year will only prove everything right. This game can launch the claims that Texas is the program of the decade.

It's Alabama vs. Texas. Two traditional powerhouses of college football. It's mentor vs. student. It's Brown vs. Saban. It's McCoy vs. McElroy...Kindle vs. McClain...Arenas vs. Thomas..Cody vs. Houston...Shipley vs. Jones...Royal vs. Bryant.

Passing Offense: Advantage Texas
Rushing Offense: Advantage Bama
Rushing Defense: Even
Passing Defense: Even
Special Teams: Texas
Coaching: Even

It's going to come down to special teams and how effective each defense can stop the other team's advantage on offense. But you already knew that.

It's time to throw out the statistics, and just settle it on the field.

Anyways, it's score prediction time: Texas 27 Alabama 21.

So Where are your Seats?

Sunkist — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:21:32 -0000

Mine are: Section 25H Row 46 These are endzone seats upper level.

I was able to purchase the tickets after my option was exercised through FirstDibz.

For those traveling to the mBCS national championship game in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl on January 7, 2010.

How did most of you obtain tickets? I assume there are plenty that did my route and there are plenty of others with connections, Texas ticket lottery, just got them off of Ticketmaster (lucky!) and so forth.

I can't wait to see you there. We might do the ESPN tailgate ($25) instead of the Texas Exes tailgate to save some $$$. I don't mind being drunk but I'd rather not be completely wasted for the game.

I'll see y'all in Pasadena!

The reason Colt threw the pass the way he did...

Sunkist — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:30:47 -0000

The reason Colt threw the pass the way he did...

About That Pass: Colt McCoy said that he knew that he had time to throw the ball out of bounds. One problem, though. Texas offensive coordinator Greg Davis taught him that the clock would stop as soon as the ball sailed out-of-bounds past the first-down marker. By rule, the clock didn’t stop until the ball hit a railing on the stands. "Coach Davis called me yesterday and said, ‘I’ve been coaching it that way for 37 years. I’m going to teach to throw it in the dirt,’" McCoy said.

It's official! Tristan Thompson has signed!

Sunkist — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:10:14 -0000

It's official! Tristan Thompson has signed!

Barnes is only building on his reputation as "Recruiter of the Decade" with more great hoops classes ahead.

Hook 'em!

Dez Bryant is DONE for 2009.

Sunkist — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:37:52 -0000

Dez Bryant is DONE for 2009.

[Sad news for Bryant and yet another example of the absurd randomness of NCAA punishments, but good news for the Horns as we head to Stillwater. -BZ]

Dez Bryant ruled Ineligible

Sunkist — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 20:04:56 -0000

Dez Bryant ruled Ineligible

I can't believe this. What is happening in the Big 12 this year? This helps our chances greatly in Stillwater.

Mack Brown Releases Texas Depth Chart for Season Opener

Sunkist — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 20:20:33 -0000

OFFENSE
Position	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player
Flanker (Z)	11	James Kirkendoll	OR	5	Brandon Collins
Sub B	9	Malcolm Williams	OR	7	John Chiles
Tight End (Y)	83	Greg Smith	\|	13	Ahmard Howard	OR	89	Barrett Matthews
	Flex TE: Dan Buckner, Barrett Matthews
Right Tackle	64	Kyle Hix	\|	72	Britt Mitchell
Right Guard	63	Michael Huey	OR	78	David Snow	\|	67	Mason Walters
Center	71	Chris Hall	\|	78	David Snow
Left Guard	52	Charlie Tanner	OR	78	David Snow	\| OR	75 54	Steve Moore Mark Buchanan
Left Tackle	74	Adam Ulatoski	\|	56	Tray Allen	OR	77	Luke Poehlmann
Split End (X)	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	9	Malcolm Williams	OR	4	Dan Buckner
Tailback	2	Vondrell McGee	\|	31	Cody Johnson	OR	28	Fozzy Whitaker
Fullback	24	Antwann Cobb	\|	31	Cody Johnson
Quarterback	12	Colt McCoy	\|	3	Garrett Gilbert	\|	17	Sherrod Harris
Place-Kicker	15	Hunter Lawrence	OR	39	Ryan Bailey	\|	9	Justin Tucker

DEFENSE
Position	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player	\|	No.	Player
Buck	2	Sergio Kindle	\|	80	Alex Okafor
Tackle (Nose)	91	Kheeston Randall	OR	92	Ben Alexander	\|	56	Tray Allen
Tackle	33	Lamarr Houston	\|	96	Calvin Howell	OR	93	Tyrell Higgins
End	81	Sam Acho	\|	32	Eddie Jones
Strongside LB	18	Emmanuel Acho	OR	1	Keenan Robinson
Middle LB	11	Jared Norton	\|	42	Dustin Earnest
Weakside LB	38	Roddrick Muckelroy	\|	1	Keenan Robinson	OR	18	Emmanuel Acho
Right CB	8	Chykie Brown	\|	7	Deon Beasley
Right Safety	6	Christian Scott	OR	21	Blake Gideon	\|	5	Ben Wells
Left Safety	12	Earl Thomas	\|	27	Nolan Brewster
Left CB	4	Aaron Williams	\|	3	Curtis Brown
Nickel	4	Aaron Williams	\|	12	Earl Thomas
Punter	47	John Gold	OR	6	Justin Tucker	\|	17	Trevor Gerland

SPECIAL TEAMS
Punt Returns	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	12 3	Earl Thomas Curtis Brown
Kickoff Returns	8 6	Jordan Shipley Christian Scott	\|	9 4	Malcolm Williams Aaron Williams
Kickoffs	9	Justin Tucker	\|	15	Hunter Lawrence
Holder	8	Jordan Shipley	\|	17	Sherrod Harris
Deep Snapper (PAT/FG)	83	Greg Smith	\|	72	Britt Mitchell
Deep Snapper (Punts)	58	William Harvey	\|	48	Alex Zumberge

Aaron Franklin scholarship offer?

Sunkist — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:12:02 -0000

I believe the coaches have given him an offer after his awesome showing at our camps. He's been under the radar because of an injury. And I guess the news is also that he will likely commit VERY soon? If he does commit, I guess he's committing as a safety? His size definitely points to this or I guess a linebacker that can play against the spread due to his quickness. What does this do for the rest of our offers? If he is coming in as a safety, he's obviously replacing Dixon. But if he comes in at LB, we probably won't go after both Hicks and Nelson. And Hicks IS visiting Texas (crossing my fingers for it to actually happen), so I guess we'll take whomever commits first out of both Hicks and Nelson and perhaps take the both if room allows?

Malcolm Brown or Aaron Green?

Sunkist — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 17:26:30 -0000

Who do you think is better? Who do you think we have a better shot at?

I bring this up as we all wait for Seastrunk to make his decision. Yes, his decision won't be made until the very late in the process but a lot of us are desperate for a 5-star STUD RB like Cedric Benson was coming out of school. Some of us have given up on Seastrunk which is fine, but I personally still have hope (though it gets less and less each day). Whaley could be THAT guy, but we all know that he's more of a big bruiser type of back with impressive speed.

Anyways, it's never too late to look to 2011 as most of our 2010 class is locked in (hopefully no more de-commits!). These two RBs are studs (ranked #1 and #3 in the state of Texas on the lists right now) and after watching their Youtube clips, they both look quite impressive.

Aaron Green looks to be a step faster than Brown but Malcolm Brown runs with more power and is very similar to Adrian Peterson in high school. Brown is making a trip to camp this weekend...so is it almost a lock that we get one of these two studs? Any chance we get both?

I'm still unsure of who I would want if I had to pick between the two. Right now, after the clips, I'd take Malcolm Brown but that could easily change.

Colt McCoy is staying for his senior season!

Sunkist — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 19:19:33 -0000

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2008/12/08/mccoy_to_stay_f.html

I love this kid. He's such a competitor. This puts us in good shape for 2009 and Garrett Gilbert will have such a great person and leader to learn from. I know we all have a bad taste in our mouths from the BCS and Big 12 tiebreaker rules, but at least we have something to build on and look forward to in 2009! Hook 'em Horns!