SB Nation User Blog: owenh

Worried about stopping the run in Pasadena

owenh — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:26:00 -0000

Last year the Horns boasted a pretty tough run defense (top 5-ish) and were whipped by the Buckeyes and Beanie Wells in the first half of the Fiesta Bowl. Im worried about the size of our defenders versus the Alabama offense. It looks like a bad matchup.

Muschamps defense is designed to stop Big12 teams. Im no coach so Im not gonna try to impress anyone but we play a lot of DB's and overall our defenders are a bit undersized. Just watching 2-3 Bama games this year, they look big. Julio Jones (especially) and Marquis Maze are big physical receivers that probably do more blocking than the receivers we've encountered this season. We all know about Ingram, he's going to get his yards, and if not Richardson can no doubt carry the load too.

I look at our back 7 and wonder if they are big/physical enough to stop the run if someone breaks through the first level, or gets the corner. Our CB's except for Williams are pretty short, not to mention skinny. Earl Thomas, despite his ballskills is about 5'9" in cleats. We all know about Gideon and Brewster. The LB's are about right but the DLine is small. Houston is a converted DE playing DT, Alexander is Alexander, and our guys on the edge are speed rushers.

Could Alabama just "out-muscle" us or am I making broad generalizations (mountain out of a molehill)?

On the other hand, how does Alabama's defense look when they face a spread attack? Im not saying they cant cover receivers but the get a lot of pro-set, I-formation in the SEC. Will they be able to stop us right off the bat?

Fixable problems on offense

owenh — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:34:58 -0000

Watching the games thus far this season, I have come to a few conclusions regarding our offensive difficulties

1)Forget about "establishing the run"

There was a lot of emphasis on a "downhill scheme" in the offseason. I say quit trying to be something you're NOT. Texas just doesn't run the ball well and hasn't for years. We need to accept this. When its 3rd and 3, put the ball in Colt's hands and let him hit that quick slant. No more handoffs on anything longer than 3rd and 1.

2)Stop getting cute with the punting damnit

Left punt, pooch punt, rugby punt....just kick it normally! Ive seen enough of the shenanigans.

3)Ditch the wildhorn

We tried this last year. It just throws off the rhythm of the offense, and 3/4 of the time ends in a negative play.

4)Review the WR configuration

Shipley looks great at split-end thus far, but now whos gonna get those "must-have" catches over the middle and on those hot routes? Buckner's been okay at flex, but is what we have now an upgrade from last years setup?

Am I forgetting anything?

If you havent seen this yet, you're in for a treat (Gameday Commercial)

owenh — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:57:44 -0000

If you havent seen this yet, you're in for a treat (Gameday Commercial)

This guy says OU's line will not miss a beat. BYU says otherwise...

owenh — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:26:18 -0000

This guy says OU's line will not miss a beat. BYU says otherwise...

Former UT Quarterback GJ Kinne shines in first start with Tulsa

owenh — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 02:27:46 -0000

Former UT Quarterback GJ Kinne shines in first start with Tulsa

He looks great. Glad to see the guy found a niche. You can see why we recruited him.

Now no TV for Wyoming game either...sigh

owenh — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 21:38:42 -0000

We all knew La-Monroe wasn't exactly a ratings machine for ESPN and the like, but I heard on the radio now that Texas @ Wyoming will not be televised either!

Geez. I mean I can't really blame the TV stations it's probably gonna be ugly for the Cowboys. That aside our Horns get no air-time till the Tech game rolls around. Lame. Thoughts? Can anyone confirm this? Maybe pay-per-view will be available?

I found this awesome highlight vid featuring some of the best defensive plays in 2008. It's really...

owenh — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:38:10 -0000

I found this awesome highlight vid featuring some of the best defensive plays in 2008. It's really stylized and one of the better videos I've seen in a long time.

This is the kind of stuff that makes CFB so great!

owenh — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 21:44:52 -0000

This is the kind of stuff that makes CFB so great!

Texas #2 in AP poll, receives two 1st-place votes

owenh — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 15:08:14 -0000

Texas #2 in AP poll, receives two 1st-place votes

Florida grabs 58 of 60 first place votes, the largest preseason margin in the history of the AP poll.

However a look at history shows that AP number one gives no guarantee. Georgia in 2008, USC in 2007, Ohio State in 2006, USC in 2005, and OU in 2004 all failed to seize the crystal ball when ranked number one.

OU LB Tom Wort suffers knee injury

owenh — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 03:56:12 -0000

OU LB Tom Wort suffers knee injury

self explanatory