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D-1 NCAA College Football. Playoffs - Now or Never?

Tn Raider — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:25:49 -0000

Settle it on the field. A playoff is the only fair means of answering the question. Who is the best team for the year in question? What would have happened if Oklahoma State would have been awarded the opportunity to play for all the marbles? Why did Alabama get another shot at LSU? Shouldn't another team have been given the chance to knock of the #1 ranked team in the country?

I personally prefer the BCS model over a play-off.

Having said this, I would scrap the BCS. I would slightly adjust the system of 30 years ago. Complete the bowls on New Year's day and two weeks after the bowls, match the top two teams as ranked by the AP.

I want to have my cake (whatever that really means) and eat it too. Keep the bowls relevant and increase the likelihood of crowning a true national champion.

I personally prefer the BCS model over a play-off.

I want to have my cake (whatever that really means) and eat it too. Keep the bowls relevant and increase the likelihood of crowning a true national champion.

Who is the slowest Wildebeest? It is time for the Lion.

Tn Raider — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:12:20 -0000

The honey colored grass hides the approaching lion from the herd of grazing wildebeest. Taught muscles explode, launching the lion towards the herd. The entire herd flees the lion. As the lion approaches the herd, the trailing few wildebeests become the focus. The distance between the last of the herd and the hungry lion closes, closes, closes.........you know what happens next.

It is nearing the time for Hocutt to become lion and eat a wildebeest. Is he approaching the herd at all? Maybe. Not to maul the healthiest, fastest wildebeest, but to devour whichever animal proves to be the weakest. Kristy Curry has been at TTU for 6 years and posted a 6-12 conference record in 2011. Spencer is in his 4th season. His baseball team is 3-11 in conference play this year. Tuberville is approaching his 4th season. His team won 2 conference games and lost 7.

It appears to me, the TTU herd has forgotten there is a lion at all.

Your not so obvious but favorite TTU football player of the past???

Tn Raider — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:21:08 -0000

TTU football news gets scarce this time of year. Having stated this, my appetite for TTU football conversation and news barely declines.

Who is your favorite football player that most fans would not guess? Why?

Mine is Boyd Cowen of the late 80's.

In the 80s era, it's easy to identify a favorite from the likes of Billy Joe, James Gray, Tyrone Thurman or maybe Wayne Walker. Cowen was the working class, blue collar sort of player who seemed to be oblivious to his lack of pedigree.

Not exceedingly athletic, big or highly acclaimed, Cowen had a high football I.Q. and a keen knack for head hunting unsuspecting receivers cruising across the middle.

He's my unsung favorite from the 80's.

TTU football news gets scarce this time of year. Having stated this, my appetite for TTU football conversation and news barely declines.

Who is your favorite football player that most fans would not guess? Why?

Mine is Boyd Cowen of the late 80's.

Not exceedingly athletic, big or highly acclaimed, Cowen had a high football I.Q. and a keen knack for head hunting unsuspecting receivers cruising across the middle.

He's my unsung favorite from the 80's.

"Greatest that Never Were"

Tn Raider — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 17:57:35 -0000

I'm not writing off the career of Ronnie Daniels. It's too soon. Hopefully, someone or something will make a positive impact on the young man and steer him towards a productive future. Obviously, he has so much natural ability.

There are numerous examples where elite natural ability may have hindered the development of self discipline in a young man.

Question: What past Texas High School football stars come to mind as the "Greatest that Never Were"?"

Here's three I feel should make the list. I'm sure there are countless others:

Kenneth Hall Sugarland High School

Derrick Foster LaMarque High School

Steve Green Littlefield High School

There are numerous examples where elite natural ability may have hindered the development of self discipline in a young man.

Question: What past Texas High School football stars come to mind as the "Greatest that Never Were"?"

Here's three I feel should make the list. I'm sure there are countless others:

Kenneth Hall Sugarland High School

Derrick Foster LaMarque High School

Steve Green Littlefield High School

Recruiting News Anyone??? Bowl game preparation news???

Tn Raider — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:59:32 -0000

I'm going through Red Raider football separation anxiety. Does anyone have current information regarding targeted recruits, likely commits, etc.? Something in addition to our verbal list of 2011 recruits.

In my opinion, Tech needs D Line depth, LB talent and depth, DB depth, OL depth and WR star power.

A program can't be established by recruiting too many juco guys, but Tech needs short-term and long-term help. A few ready-to-play jucos wouldn't hurt the 2011 edition of TTU football.

Regarding practice in preparation for the Ticket City Bowl: Any changes to the line-up?

In my opinion, Tech needs D Line depth, LB talent and depth, DB depth, OL depth and WR star power.

A program can't be established by recruiting too many juco guys, but Tech needs short-term and long-term help. A few ready-to-play jucos wouldn't hurt the 2011 edition of TTU football.

Regarding practice in preparation for the Ticket City Bowl: Any changes to the line-up?