SB Nation User Blog: The Mack Attack

Thoughts After My Last Game at DKR (as a student)

The Mack Attack — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:12:16 -0000

During the last minutes of the Kansas game, my friend and I snuck down to the railing, and congratulated my fellow seniors walking the field afterward. As I left, I turned to look at the field. I had watched so many incredible things happen there over the past four years. It was really hard to leave.

I will remember the bright lights of DKR during night games, how uncomfortable it is to wear body paint in 100 degree weather (and how I didn't care), the roar of the crowd in the pouring rain, the smell of the grass, the uncontrollable rocking of the bleachers, finally getting on the Godzillatron, the Texas sun scorching my face, screaming Texas Fight at the top of my lungs, and watching the tower light up after a win.

I will remember the uncontainable joy of victory, and the painful humility of defeat.

I will remember my fellow EMTs, including my fellow students, who volunteer and staff every game, rain or shine. They are a fantastic group of people, and if you see one in the bleachers next year, be sure to thank them.

Most of all - I will remember the friends that I have made. Texas football is not something you experience alone, ever. Every time you set foot into the stadium, there will always remain the legacy of those before you, and as students it has been our responsibility since our first game as freshmen at the University of Texas to honor that legacy and to add our own to it. I'm proud of the legacy I have left here, and I hope all the incoming freshmen will pick up where we, the seniors, have left off – spilling over with the raw, uncontrollable emotion that comes with undying love for Texas football.

I have taken my last steps into and out of DKR as a student. I have been privileged enough to watch a team rife with inexperience develop into what I believe is the best football team in the country. I feel fortunate to have watched one of the greatest quarterbacks in college football exhaust his four years of eligibility and pour every fiber of his being into the game he loves. As a graduating senior, I feel connected to this team in a large way. Maybe that’s intertwined into nature of college football – I don’t know how seniors from other schools feel. However – despite the fact that I’m leaving Austin just a few months like many of my friends, whether I’m sitting with the hordes of alumni and fans on the west side or watching on TV from a fold up chair, a piece of me will always be in Section 27, Row 18, Seat 34. And home is where the heart is, right?

I am damn proud to be a Texas Longhorn, and that will never change.

Hook ‘em, Class of 2009 and 2010.

Texas falls to No. 3 in AP Poll

The Mack Attack — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:03:21 -0000

Texas falls to No. 3 in AP Poll

I think a lot of us saw this one coming, especially after the offensive debacle last night (thanks, GD). No reason to panic about the polls, we've got our first ranked team next weekend in Dallas, and it's a rivalry game. If we come out and perform on all fronts Saturday, the national confidence will return. The gauntlet awaits...and the hunt for Orange October begins.

Jeffcoat will not visit Austin this weekend ($)

The Mack Attack — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:31:45 -0000

Jeffcoat will not visit Austin this weekend ($)

Sources over at OrangeBloods posted this earlier today. I'm not sure who or what these sources are, but they seem pretty confident about it. This is a setback, especially because of the amount of media attention this game is getting. There are obviously other home games, but is presumably the best one we have to try and lasso recruits. Thoughts, GoBR?

Also, it's not H1N1, if anyone's interested.

As promised. Hard to hear the sound, but you can hear him say "Watch out!" before the incident.

The Mack Attack — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:44:16 -0000

As promised. Hard to hear the sound, but you can hear him say "Watch out!" before the incident.

New Leach Parking Spot

The Mack Attack — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:48:21 -0000

New Leach Parking Spot

I wonder if this is why Leach held out on his contract for so long...

Timmons, Whaley to participate in 2009 THSCA All-Star Game

The Mack Attack — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:00:21 -0000

The game will be held today at 7:30 at DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium. Greg (21) and Chris (24) will both be playing on the South Team (Red) for Katy HS coach Gary Joseph.

The two are the only participants in the game committed to Texas. So, if you find yourself with nothing to do on a Tuesday (not hard to envision) and still need your football fix, head on down to DKR. Personally, I'm pretty stoked to see what Whaley can do in-person, despite the fact that I'll be working instead of watching.

Full Roster

Colt McCoy will now take your questions.

The Mack Attack — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:12:25 -0000

Colt McCoy will now take your questions.

Colt talks the offseason, this year's expectations, and weights in on the best BBQ in Lockhart.

The Predator Checks in at No. 13 on Tim Griffin's Big 12 Countdown

The Mack Attack — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:37:24 -0000

The Predator Checks in at No. 13 on Tim Griffin's Big 12 Countdown

#13 - the unluckiest of unlucky numbers...for whoever has to square off against #2.

Seastrunk falls in love with Auburn ($)

The Mack Attack — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 01:08:54 -0000

Not quite bad news, but not encouraging. This seems old news, but over the weekend, Seastrunk made another visit to Auburn. According to Orangebloods($), Seastrunk had a grand ole' time getting to know Chizik and the campus. Granted, the article is a product of an AuburnSports.com beat writer, so there is a slight slant. However, Seastrunk sung a lot of praise for both Chizik and Auburn, saying it was the best trip he ever had.

Personally, this worries me. We know Seastrunk already has ties to Auburn, but after the number of visits he has made to Austin I figured that he was practically a lock. It appears we have underestimated the recruiting savvy of Coach Chizik. Sounds like he picked up a thing or two from Mack during his time at Texas.

Seastrunk also discussed his perception of the Auburn staff's intent on developing the person as opposed to only the athlete. This is something that Mack also hits pretty hard on during recruting, but Seastrunk seemed thoroughly impressed.

Also, did I mention he wants to win the Heisman as a freshman? No matter where he ends up, let the Seastrunk v. Gilbert debate commence.

Jared Norton impersonates Mack Brown

The Mack Attack — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 17:39:58 -0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-v_6wOv0YQ

Jared Norton impersonates Mack Brown