SB Nation User Blog: whoopspat

Hotels for TX/OU

whoopspat — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 21:55:27 -0000

I may be getting on the hotel train a little late, but I was wondering if anybody had any recommendations for hotels for the RRS.

I'm a student, so obviously I'm not looking for the Ritz. Last year we stayed at a friend's house in Plano but it was a painful commute to the game. Are there any places with a decent location for easy access to both the Friday night activities as well as the game?

Thanks

Student Season Tickets

whoopspat — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 23:29:24 -0000

Any students have any concrete date on which the student season tickets go on sale for football season? I remember hearing about them around July last year. I also found out through facebook. Texas athletics has not been on the ball in communication in all the years I've been here.

Also, does anybody have any advice for getting the best seats? It seems like seniors (not 5th-years) with small groups get the best spots. I'm sure one of you old, wise alums have some advice on the subject.

Kinne to transfer

whoopspat — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:09:48 -0000

Guess this is no big surprise. Here's the link.

AUSTIN, Texas -- Texas redshirt freshman QB G.J. Kinne has elected to transfer, he confirmed Friday. Kinne will depart the Longhorns program after one season, but has not yet determined where he will transfer.

"I chose the best school at what was the end of a very successful, but difficult high school career," Kinne said. "I have definitely become a better quarterback with the help of one of the most knowledgeable offensive coaches in college football, Greg Davis. However, the quarterback position is unique in terms of playing time, and I have to find a program that best fits my skills.

"Quarterbacks transfer in college football. That’s life for this position. I’ve made great memories, great friends and have been blessed with experiences most can only watch. So the answer is, ‘No,’ I have no regrets. I’m looking forward to what the future holds for me. I wish nothing but great things for The University of Texas. I appreciate all that Coach Brown and The University have done for me."

Kinne, a graduate of Gilmer High School in Gilmer, Texas, was a valuable member of the Longhorns’ scout team offense during his redshirt season in 2007. He was a two-time 3A Offensive Player of the Year at Gilmer and finished his prep career ranked second in Texas high school history in passing yards (11,695) and second in TD passes (130).

"G.J. is a great young man and has added a lot to our program in his time at Texas," Brown said. "Even though we hate to see him go, we understand he wants to play. We wish him lots of luck and will continue to follow his progress."

Could somebody explain these steroid hearings to me?

whoopspat — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 05:50:56 -0000

Would anyone with any legal knowhow care to comment on these questions?

How did these steroid hearing make it to Congress?

Why do people agree to come to them? Are they subpoenaed? If so, how is that even legal? What business does Congress have with this issue?

If it's drug dealing Congress is concerned about, shouldn't that be a state matter?

J'Covan Brown suspended

whoopspat — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:50:26 -0000

Statesman link

Brown has been suspended for more than a month from his team at Port Arthur Memorial High after receiving a technical foul during a game.

Johnny Ray Brown said his son did not sign in November because "he was trying to get some things done," including qualifying academically for eligibility as a freshman. Brown has yet to qualify.

Johnny Ray Brown said he considers Henderson a friend but added, "We did some things he asked us to do. J'Covan took an anger management class. Then Terrul still turned his back on J'Covan."

Sounds like a project.

BON College Pick'em, anyone?

whoopspat — Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:58:52 -0000

I guess the end of this season overshadowed the end of our pick'em league, but here are the results:

1 Poon , J. Poon 522
2 PatrickOConnor , p. oconnor 519
3 horndude , F. Wonderlic 507
4 boscoe , L. Baker 505
5 CloneChronicles , A. Ernst 500
6 Awiggo , A. Wiggins 496
7 Red Nail All Stars , B. OLeary 494
8 FreedomDip , S. McDonald 492
9 jwags3 , j. wagner 490
10 Defender90 , P. Thomas 489

I'm not really sure when Poon got the lead but since I started paying attention it was pretty near impossible to gain any points on him. Anyway, congrats Poon.

Curtis Brown recovery?

whoopspat — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 03:03:18 -0000

Can somebody fill me in on what happened when Curtis Brown recovered that kickoff? Was it intentional? I was a little distracted when it happened and forgot to DVR the game.

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Happy Birthday JD Lewis

whoopspat — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 23:31:04 -0000

Today, July 19th, JD Lewis celebrates his 22nd birthday. I was wondering if anybody else was doing anything tonight to help commemorate the occasion?

I wonder which day will be more fun, today or the game against USC this spring where he inexplicably played the last couple minutes.

Sad Day-Coach Hep Dies

whoopspat — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 23:36:52 -0000

IU football coach Hoeppner dies

It's a sad day today as one of my favorite coaches in College Football, Coach Terry Hoeppner finally lost his battle with brain cancer. I grew up in Indiana and I have as many good friends going to IU (including one WR on the team) as I do UT so I've been about as close to the program as a person in Texas could be. My favorite memory of Coach Hep was when he called the IU Football program "a shooting rocket" (haha) after they beat Iowa last year. I've always had a lot of respect for a coach willing to get out and fire up an apathetic student fan base. I especially loved him unabashedly referring to a stadium with such pitiful attendance as "The Rock."

hey Applewhite is my homeboy

whoopspat — Wed, 09 May 2007 05:06:24 -0000

Sorry BON, this isn't sports related, but it's still somewhat UT related, no?

Anyway, Applewhite is my homeboy, your dad is Prof. Willson?! That's awesome. Not awesome...very awesome. I have him for OChem II right now and it's a privilege for me to be in his class. He's one of the only professors I've had at UT who really seems to enjoy/care about his teaching and that makes it very enjoyable to go to class. I have his final tomorrow night. I heard he was retiring soon? Confirm/Deny? I was hoping to have him for Fun. Lab, which evidently he teaches as well.