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Well, the rivalry is over…at least for some time. The tussle between the Aggies and the Horns ended this year which also put to rest the State Farm Lonestar Showdown between both Universities. The made for internet contest was 19 events across women’s and men’s sports where the teams competed head to head for a possible 19 points for a trophy as big as Texas (it was a gaudy trophy at that). If the schools tied at the end of the year (which happened twice), the team that won the series championship from the previous year would be awarded the trophy. Check out the complete history at lonestarshowdown.net.

The contest went from 2004 until 2012 (8 years) where the Horns won 6 of these series over the Aggies. The two years the Aggies won were 2007-08 and 2008-09. Here are a few stats from this contest.

The biggest margin for the Aggies was 2 points in 2007-08
The biggest margin for the Horns was 10 points in 2004-05

Here are the teams that dominate during this 8 year span:

Texas Volleyball 6-2
A&M Women’s Indoor Track 6-2
Texas Men’s Cross Country 6-2
Texas Women’s Swimming 6-2
Texas Men’s Swimming 8-0
Texas Women’s Tennis 6-2
Texas Baseball 7-1

A&M won the following head to head battles during the 8 year time frame.

Soccer – Women’s Basketball – Women’s Indoor Track – Men’s Golf – Women’s Golf – Women’s Outdoor Track – Men’s Outdoor Track

Texas won the head to head battle on the following sports.

Volleyball – Men’s Cross Country – Women’s Swimming – Men’s Swimming – Men’s Basketball – Men’s Indoor Track – Men’s Tennis – Women’s Tennis – Baseball – Football

The two teams tied with a 4-4 record in Softball and Women’s Cross Country

A&M should feel proud about their sports program during this period because the program collected 8 of their 12 national championships during this time. (1) Men’s Golf (3) Men’s Outdoor Track (3) Women’s Outdoor Track (1) Women’s Basketball

Compare that to the Longhorns who secured 5 of their 48 National Championships during this series. (1) Baseball (1) Football (1) Men’s Swimming (1) Women’s Outdoor Track (1) Women’s Indoor Track

The Aggies will be quick to point out to that their football program since 1975 finished with a record of 19-18 against the Horns. We all know how the final game of this series ended to help Texas establish a decisive 76-37-5 record. During the Lonestar Showdown timeframe the Horns held a 5-3 record over the Aggies.

Isn’t it when you really want something bad enough, aren’t you suppose to get it? Many Aggies may have said that I need it, I really want it and I have to have it. You can possibly say that the Aggies wanted it more this year than the Horns, but as it turned out THE UNIVERSITY of the state took home the state title. Just don’t tell Baylor.

As we have completed another college football season, some wonder if really the two best teams were represented in the BCS National Championship Game. Many college football fans would like to see a playoff to determine a champion on the field instead of the cocktail mixture of polls and computers. Fans would be able to deal with this elixir of data called the BCS formula if they felt that 4 teams would be chosen instead of just the top 2. I would like to see the college presidents adopt the PLUS ONE model to determine the championship. Here is how I would like to see the BCS Bowls take shape first.

• Rose Bowl affiliation: Pac 12 & Big 10
• Sugar Bowl affiliation: SEC
• Orange Bowl affiliation: ACC
• Cotton Bowl affiliation: Big XII
• Fiesta Bowl affiliation: Big East / non AQ schools

We will give the Rose Bowl special treatment to maintain their tradition of having two BCS conference affiliations. The Sugar and Orange can maintain their regional BCS counterparts to help with travel and tradition. The Fiesta Bowl is the one that gets screwed because of past transgressions. They will associate themselves with the Big East or whatever comes of the non AQ schools. Most of the non AQ schools come from the Mountain or West region anyway. The new kid on the block would be the Cotton Bowl with its affiliation with the Big XII. The reason that the Cotton Bowl gets invited to the party is the money that this stadium can generate. No other BCS bowl site can boast the suites, access and marketing power that Jerry has created. The five BCS bowls will also end the doubling up that goes on when trying to host their affiliated conference and next week the BCS championship game. The playoff scenario below tries to take into consideration the geographic locations of the bowls to accommodate travel.

• Cotton & Rose will host the playoffs & the Championship game will be at the Fiesta
• Fiesta & Sugar will host the playoffs & the Championship game will be at the Rose
• Orange & Cotton will host the playoffs & the Championship game will be at the Sugar
• Rose & Sugar will host the playoffs & the Championship game will be at the Orange
• Fiesta & Orange will host the playoffs & the Championship game will be at the Cotton

The use of five bowl sites allows 2 of the non-playoff venues to continue with their affiliations and a bowl site will participate in the PLUS ONE system 3 out of the 5 years. The championship game will be played on MLK Day which is a holiday for many people. One important factor is that the BCS can still keep their claim that states “every game matters.” Another proposal is to have the BCS computers come up with the two most deserving teams after the bowl season is over. Fans do not want to hear any more about BCS computers after the regular season. At least this solution has the debate between the 4th and 5th best team getting into a playoff and not getting wrapped up in what a computer spits out.

One thing needs to be said for those that get sick and tired of the SEC winning all of these BCS Championships. Moving to the PLUS ONE model will increase the likely hood that two of the playoff bound teams will come from the SEC. Three of the past six years the SEC has had two of its teams make the Final Four in the BCS rankings. Get ready fans for even more SEC money and bravado coming from this conference. Why do you think SEC commissioner Mike Slive is in favor of the PLUS ONE model?

I am hoping that we get to see this PLUS ONE model in college football soon. Let the play on the field determine the champion not the computers.

WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas’ game against the Bears.

Pre-Game WTH Baylor?! This is the Big 12! This is the big boy league. I understand showing school pride to the 46,453 fans that attended the game. But having a tarp that says “This is Bear Country” in the end zone to cover up seats that should be watching RG3 versus the Horns. Come on Man!

1st Quarter (14:38) WTH RG3?! C’mon Bears give the opposing team a chance to get their head in the game. The Horns defense which includes Blake Gideon watched a perfect throw by Robert Griffin to a streaking Kendall Wright for a 59 yard touchdown on the SECOND play of the game.

1st Quarter (:33) WTH Irby?! Who does not love Blaine Irby? He made a helluva catch in the back of the end zone for the first touchdown of the night for the Horns. Do you think he might have any eligibility left?

2nd Quarter (10:53) WTH Fat Man?! I do not know what Coach Harsin called this play but this razzle dazzle play had two offensive linemen split out on either side of the formation. One lineman faked a catch on one side while Case McCoy threw a fade to Luke Poehlmann in the end zone. Love Luke’s touchdown celebration by grabbing his gut to identify him as the fat man scoring.

2nd Quarter (7:40) WTH Goodwin?! Longest touchdown pass play of the season saw Marquise Goodwin dash 80 yards for the touchdown. He added a signature triple jump step in the end zone. This was the last highlight of the regular season for the Horns.

2nd Quarter WTH McCoy?! I know everyone loves the “it” factor that Case McCoy has in his game. The read and throw he made was awful. He looked at his primary receiver the entire time and he does not have the arm strength to get it there. The interception took the Baylor to the Horns 2 where RG3 strolled in to the end zone to lead at halftime. Why were we not running the ball to secure the lead at the half?!

3rd Quarter (4:15) WTH Gilbert?! This third interception by Case McCoy was clearly a throw for Mike Davis to go after which neither one were on the same page. Case had a night in Waco like Garrett had in Manhattan. Case had 4 interceptions which Baylor turned into 17 points.

4th Quarter (7:43) WTH RG3?! The UT defense said that Robert Griffin was not going to have a Heisman type night on them. Well UT defense, RG3 is headed to New York. RG3 threw his second touchdown of the night to finish with 320 yards of passing and he ran in two scores. Looks like THE hardware is coming to Waco!

Next up for the Longhorns are the Cal Bears on December 28th in the Holiday Bowl.

Thanks for following my WTH articles throughout the season. I appreciate the opportunity to rant about the greatest University sports program in the country. You can continue to follow comments on all of UT sports on twitter at 40AcresSports or follow me at Horns1991. HOOK EM!!

WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas’ game against the Aggies.

Pre-Game WTH 118 years?! I agree that egos have caused this rivalry to end. The Aggies says “It’s time for Texas A&M”… to slug it out with the SEC. The Horns have their path to blaze (LHN). Divorce is tough. Let’s reunite for the kids’ sake.

1st Quarter (7:26) WTH Tucker?! The 31 yard punt by Justin Tucker was making every Longhorn fan pull out their hair. The only good outcome was that most of his punts were never returned. He definitely made up for his punting woes at the end.

2nd Quarter (12:13) WTH Refs 1?! Keenan Robinson was called for roughing the passer when the QB Ryan Tannehill landed on him? Keenan must have pissed off the entire officiating crew because he also got called for a horse collar penalty in the third quarter when he clearly just had the jersey.

2nd Quarter (9:31) WTH Shipley?! This is not for the pass play to Irby for the first score. Before that play and the muffed punt that caused all the electricity for the Horns, Jaxon Shipley I think had the play of the game. On third down his bad knee gave way and he barely got a hand on the ball to knock it down. An Aggie defender was there ready to make the interception and take it to the house. Close call!

2nd Quarter (1:47) WTH Harsin?! Coach Harsin I am going to blame you for this interception thrown by Miles Onyegbule. Your innovative play calling gets this Horn team so fired up that they will throw into triple coverage to please you.

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WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas’ game against the Wildcats.

Pre-Game Respect. A great decision by the UT brass to have a moment of silence before the game for the Oklahoma State’s tragedy of losing two of their women’s basketball coaches in a plane crash. Nice touch with the OSU logo on the Godzillatron.

1st Quarter (11:03) WTH Ash?! David Ash needs to realize that you do not need to jump when you throw the football. He has a tremendous upside but the decision making is suspect. Wildcats put the first points of the game after the turnonver.

2nd Quarter (3:02) WTH Blue Chip?! Way to take the momentum right out of the stadium. Coach Brown decides to go for it on fourth down at their own 41 yard line. Tray Allen false starts which kills the drive and ends up leading to a punt and the turning point of the game.

2nd Quarter (2:51) WTH Refs?! I am getting sick of these judgment calls! The KSU punt returner, Tramaine Thompson, fumbles the ball and the Horns recover in great field position. The ref felt that the returner was scared of the oncoming pressure and decided to throw the flag. Best Mack Brown meltdown ever.

2nd Quarter (:57) WTH Mack?! KSU was trying to get into position for a score before the half. Wildcat Sheldon Smith did his best tight rope act along the sidelines with a 24 yard catch which the refs really enjoyed by deciding to make the judgment call that it was a catch. Mack you have got to challenge that call. You do not need the timeouts so why not get the booth to review it.

3rd Quarter (3:43) WTH McCoy?! I guess the golden horseshoe is back in place. Case McCoy steps in an orchestrated a 6 play – 79 yard touchdown drive. Great designed play by Coach Harsin for McCoy to hit senior Blaine Irby for his first touchdown of the year.

End of Game (:00) WTH UT Defense?! What an incredible display of domination by this unit. It was sad to see the effort was wasted with a loss. The Horns held the Wildcats to 121 yards of total offense. Collin Klein, aka Honey Badger (please), had 4 net yards of rushing on 26 carries. The other telling stat is that the Wildcats had 9 series which they had 3 plays and punt.

Next up for the Longhorns are the Aggies for the final time? at 7PM on Turkey Day.
Thanks for following my WTH articles throughout the season. I appreciate the opportunity to rant about the greatest University sports program in the country. You can continue to follow comments on all of UT sports on twitter at 40AcresSports or follow me at Horns1991. HOOK EM!!

Well that sucked. I was hoping to wake up in a world where Texas didn’t outgain Kansas State 310 to 121 last night and still lose. Oh well.

Here’s a few “highlights” from the game if you want to watch:

WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas’ game against the Tigers.

Pre-Game (15:00) WTH SEC?! Hey SEC… did you really get a look at what you just invited to the party. A stadium that has a hill set aside for MU Fans to lay blankets and pillows to watch a game?! Did you ever think that an SEC team is now going to have to play a game in the snow with this group?

1st Quarter (13:11) WTH Acho?! Clearly the leader of the defense, Emmanuel Acho, came up with a momentum changing turnover to stop a possible opening score. Acho lead the team in tackles with 12. He is one player that Manny Diaz cannot afford to lose.

1st Quarter (10:30) WTH Turning Point One?! Fozzy Whittaker was the only real option at running back with Malcolm Brown and Joe Bergeron nursing injuries. Captain America, Superman, MVP, whatever you want to call him; went down with a season ending injury on the 6th offensive play of the game. The emotional leader of the offense was helped off the field as well as any semblance of a running game left with him. A true warrior!

2nd Quarter (8:55) WTH Turf?! Missouri, I understand that your stadium needs to add some seats for the invasions of the SEC rednecks. You may want to improve your turf while you’re at it since your number one running back Henry Josey sustained a season ending knee injury. You claim MU that you are getting more money by moving to the SEC. Spend it wisely!

2nd Quarter (5:02) WTH Turning Point Two?! Are we moving closer to touch football? Kenny Vaccaro had the hit of the game that any coach would be proud to show his team. The refs thought he was headhunting and threw the flag. The next play the Tigers ran over the deflated Horns defense for a 35 yard score.

3rd Quarter (3:31) WTH Special?! There is nothing special about a MU punt block earlier in the quarter which led to a field goal. But when the Horns came back with their own punt block, this turned into less of a score with a safety. I guess Murphy was on the Horns sideline because everything went wrong with this game.

End of the Game WTH Scribes?! Score one for the Sportswriters school of choice which is Missouri. MU can revel in the fact that they beat the evil empire and the LHN before they go to the SEC. Good luck boys, you are going to need it. I guess the homely girl can score every once in a while.

Next up for the Longhorns are the Wildcats of Kansas State visiting Austin at 7PM on November 19th.

Thanks for following my WTH articles throughout the season. I appreciate the opportunity to rant about the greatest University sports program in the country. You can continue to follow comments on all of UT sports on twitter at 40AcresSports or follow me at Horns1991. HOOK EM!!

This morning’s Texas game at Missouri will be the first test for the Longhorns’ new found rushing attack. Will it be as successful as it was against Kansas and Texas Tech? Will the defense keep playing at a high level? We’ll be active here and on Twitter and would love to have you join in on the conversation.

Follow along live with @40AcresSports on Twitter and below for our coverage. We’ll be live right at kickoff so join us to discuss the game at 11am Saturday.

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Saturday November 12, 2011

11:09

Brian:  Welcome. Horns start the game on defense. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:09 Brian

11:11

40acressports:  Mizzou gashing the Texas defense on this first drive. Not sure why teams don’t use timeouts in situations like this. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:11 40acressports

11:12

40acressports:  Fumble!! Texas football! Great job by Diggs to get in on the WR screen quick and the Emmanuel Acho rips it out!! #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:12 40acressports

11:12

gkketch:  Emmanuel Acho forces a huge fumble in the red-zone to end a scoring chance for the Tigers. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:12 gkketch

11:13

Brian:  That ball was out first. Both the knee and the elbow were still up before the fumble. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:13 Brian

11:15

gkketch:  Fozzy Whittaker gets the start at running back for the #Longhorns today. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:15 gkketch

11:15

40acressports:  With Bergeron and Brown dinged up, DJ Monroe and Fozzy Whittaker and COdy Johnson all on field for first offensive snap. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:15 40acressports

11:18

40acressports:  Huge grab by DJ Grant. Great 3rd down conversion. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:18 40acressports

11:18

gkketch:  David Ash hits DJ Grant over the middle at the 44-yard line and the refs spot his forward progress at the 39-yard line. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:18 gkketch

11:19

40acressports:  No Bergeron and no Brown. And now Fozzy Whittaker with a nasty right leg injury. Holy crap. Gosh I hope he’s alright. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:19 40acressports

11:19

gkketch:  Not good at all. RT @DMcComasOB Oh no. I think Fozzy’s knee just blew out. He’s in a ton of pain on the ground. Non-contact injury. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:19 gkketch

11:20

40acressports:  Gosh. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:20 40acressports

11:20

40acressports:  RT @JeremyBurchard: Thinking good thoughts for @CaptnAmerica2 — along with the rest of UT. #hookem #staystrong [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:20 40acressports

11:20

gkketch:  The Big 12 is being savagely ripped apart by injuries. Ryan Broyles. Christine Michael. Dominique Whaley. Now possibly Fozzy. #Longhorns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:20 gkketch

11:21

40acressports:  Jeremy Hills in the game. Guess neither Malcolm Brown or Joe Bergeron are playing today. Wow. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:21 40acressports

11:21

gkketch:  Jeremy Hills is in at running back. That tells you all you need to know about Malcolm B. and Joe Begeron. Gulp. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:21 gkketch

11:22

40acressports:  Do work son. Do what you do best. Throw the bomb to Marquise Goodwin. Punch it in guys! #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:22 40acressports

11:23

Brian:  FX sideline reporter says Fozzy is done for the day. As expected. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:23 Brian

11:25

gkketch:  Justin Tucker gives the #Longhorns a 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:25 gkketch

11:26

Brian:  David Ash leads the team down for a field goal. Feeling very similar to when Colt McCoy went down in BCS title game. Just stunned. Poor Fozzy. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:26 Brian

11:26

Brian:  Texas 3, Missouri 0 Saturday November 12, 2011 11:26 Brian

11:27

40acressports:  Let’s see if David Ash and the Texas defense can carry this team. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:27 40acressports

11:28

HookEmFans:  Just saw Bryan Harsin toss the #UT playbook in the recycling bin. Now, he’s asking if anyone has notebook paper and a pen. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:28 HookEmFans

11:29

40acressports:  RT @CedGolden: Fozzy Whittaker has his shoulder pads off on the sideline. He is devastated. He has the look of a player who knows his se … [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:29 40acressports

11:30

40acressports:  Texas defense did what we desperately needed them to. 3 and out. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:30 40acressports

11:31

40acressports:  Of course that didn’t give Harsin and Applewhite much time to rewrite the entire playbook. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:31 40acressports

11:31

gkketch:  Horns force a three-and-out on defense. After a shaky first series, they looked like they had settled in a little. Ash and Co. start at 28. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:31 gkketch

11:32

kbohls:  Texas DB coach Duane Akina said CB Adrian Phillips can play CB, S, nickel, dime back, great at understanding concepts; smart guy. #ut [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:32 kbohls

11:32

aTrubow:  Bergeron with 113 yards in the first half. Texas with 300-plus yards of offense. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:32 aTrubow

11:32

HookEmFans:  Flipped over to the Penn State game. Really poor taste by Nebraska to trot out a bunch of 12-year-old boys as their cheerleaders today. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:32 HookEmFans

11:32

40acressports:  Does #UT have another player who has taken snaps in wildcat? SHipley out. Maybe Mykelle Thompson? Just enough to show the formation. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:32 40acressports

11:33

CedGolden:  Foz Whittaker’s teammates are all coming over to shake hands with him. He’s real pro. Good example of a true student-athlete. #ut #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:33 CedGolden

11:34

aTrubow:  No Bergeron, No Brown. Fozzy hurt. Not exactly what Texas was hoping this game would be. Still up 3-0. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:34 aTrubow

11:34

40acressports:  Jeremy Hills has always had a burst. Can he find gaps and more importantly hold onto the football? #ut [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:34 40acressports

11:35

Brian:  Damn. Big gain by DJ Monroe but holding call on Goodwin brings it back. Damn. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:35 Brian

11:37

40acressports:  .@AJ_AsadQ Thompson was getting snaps at QB back when Gilbert first got hurt. Dunno if he’s done any wildcat though. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:37 40acressports

11:37

Brian:  Damn Goodwin had it. Ash just overthrew a touchdown. Saturday November 12, 2011 11:37 Brian

11:38

gkketch:  David Ash just missed a touchdown pass on a deep ball. That’s one you have to make. It was wide-open. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:38 gkketch

11:39

40acressports:  Screen to Hills was set up great with blockers but the one guy left unblocked killed the play. Think Hills needed to try to get corner. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:39 40acressports

11:39

gkketch:  Horns are forced to punt. That was a seven-point overthrow by Ash. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:39 gkketch

11:39

HookEmFans:  Tough crowd RT T_HUNT123 Plz bench Ash.!#HookEm [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:39 HookEmFans

11:41

40acressports:  @edsbs Sounds like a career day passing for Martinez. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:41 40acressports

11:42

40acressports:  @AJ_AsadQ For the rest of the season yeah. But can’t really do that today if he hasn’t before. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:42 40acressports

11:42

HookEmFans:  First quarter is done, and #Horns are up 3-0. We’ll take that right now and head home. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:42 HookEmFans

11:43

40acressports:  Okafor with great pass rush on 3rd down. Another stop by the Texas defense. Let’s see if #UT offense can capitalize. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:43 40acressports

11:45

40acressports:  .@everydayreggie He’s a true freshman. Absolutely no way to tell that yet. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:45 40acressports

11:46

40acressports:  Texas offense can’t get too pass happy. Even without top 3 RBs we still need to ride or die with this running attack. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:46 40acressports

11:47

HookEmFans:  Wonder if #Mizzou is gonna have to build a real stadium before going to #SEC. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:47 HookEmFans

11:47

aTrubow:  Really had to see Fozzy with a towel over his head and coaches coming over to him one by one to give their well-wishes. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:47 aTrubow

11:47

40acressports:  FX reporting Keenan Robinson is hurt. Fans have been calling for frosh Steve Edmonds to see more playing time. Now there’s no choice. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:47 40acressports

11:49

40acressports:  Texas coaches need to find a way to get David Ash’s legs involved with today’s game to pick up some of the slack. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:49 40acressports

11:50

aTrubow:  RT @ranriggs: FX reporting Keenan Robinson is hurt, too. Don’t see him on sideline. When it rains, it pours. #hookem #ut #longhorns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:50 aTrubow

11:51

40acressports:  Hope so. RT @CedGolden: Joe Bergeron really getting loosened up on the sideline. Looks as if he’s preparing to play. #hookem #ut [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:51 40acressports

11:51

ranriggs:  FX reporting Keenan Robinson is hurt, too. Don’t see him on sideline. When it rains, it pours. #hookem #ut #longhorns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:51 ranriggs

11:52

HookEmFans:  @the_jmd Still better than Mussburger [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:52 HookEmFans

11:53

aTrubow:  Really sad to see Fozzy with a towel over his head and coaches coming over to him one by one to give their well-wishes. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:53 aTrubow

11:53

aTrubow:  Sad. Thanks for the heads upRT @tgraham33: @aTrubow had, sad or hate? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:53 aTrubow

11:56

gkketch:  Oklahoma State has opened a fierce can of asskicking on Tech in Lubbock this morning. 28-0. Start the buses and run the clock. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:56 gkketch

11:58

HookEmFans:  ???!!! RT @hfs13 Don’t get me wrong I love me some Texas football \m/ #HookEm …but it’s Harry Potter weekend on ABCfamily [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 11:58 HookEmFans

12:01

40acressports:  .@SuicidePrince Adrian Phillips (17) needed to hit the WR and not let him release clean. He put safety in tough spot. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:01 40acressports

12:02

gkketch:  Missouri takes a 7-3 lead on a James Franklin touchdown run. This #Longhorn offense has got to pick it up. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:02 gkketch

12:02

HookEmFans:  Hey, Missouri, you realize that your TD came against a team with only four healthy players, right? It’s 7-3 them. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:02 HookEmFans

12:03

40acressports:  @CedGolden 4 point lead barely into 2nd quarter and you’re calling upset alert? Always this quick on the draw? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:03 40acressports

12:03

aTrubow:  The difference in this game right now is David Ash missed the touchdown throw and Franklin hit a key deep throw to set up TD. #ut #horns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:03 aTrubow

12:05

aTrubow:  Doesn’t look good. Not on the sideline anymore. Looked like an ACL. RT @ajwilliams23: Any update on fozzy!?!? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:05 aTrubow

12:06

aTrubow:  That was nice. But he missed a TD pass to Davis. RT @GeoffEneman: @aTrubow What about the long throw to Goodwin that set up the Texas FG? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:06 aTrubow

12:06

40acressports:  Isn’t this Petros Pappadeux clown a USC booster who was in some sort of trouble around the Bush/Leinhart era? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:06 40acressports

12:08

gkketch:  Without its top three running backs, its best receiver and best tight end, the Longhorn offense looks like an absolute mess right now. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:08 gkketch

12:08

HookEmFans:  @hfs13 UT produces problem-solvers. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:08 HookEmFans

12:08

40acressports:  .@arisports Didn’t whiff. Just never got close to getting out there. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:08 40acressports

12:09

HookEmFans:  @zadelstein Yes, I don’t think this is the A team. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:09 HookEmFans

12:09

aTrubow:  Keenan Robinson is out with a right thumb injury. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:09 aTrubow

12:10

ranriggs:  #UT announces Keenan Robinson has a right thumb injury and is out for rest of game. #hookem #longhorns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:10 ranriggs

12:12

DMcComasOB:  Blatant hold on a blitzing #UT linebacker missed. CM Punk was jealous of that armbar takedown. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:12 DMcComasOB

12:12

HookEmFans:  @kurtito I was asked about the FX commentators, not the players. No excuse for the FX team …. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:12 HookEmFans

12:13

aTrubow:  Despite Brown, Bergeron and Whittaker out of this game, I still think #ut needs to run the football. Ash isn’t ready to contrl game. #horns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:13 aTrubow

12:13

aTrubow:  I don’t like that call at all on Vaccaro. #ut #horns #Hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:13 aTrubow

12:13

gkketch:  The Longhorns have received no favors from Big 12 officials in this game. Ironic. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:13 gkketch

12:13

40acressports:  Seriously? College football officiating is a f***ing joke. What a terrible rule. The Mizzou RB squatted before the contact. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:13 40acressports

12:14

HookEmFans:  Aw, come on. Perfect tackle by Vaccaro results in a personal foul penalty. This isn’t badmitton. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:14 HookEmFans

12:14

aTrubow:  With these calls you would think Texas broke up the Big 12 as we knew it. Oh, wait. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:14 aTrubow

12:14

gkketch:  Missouri scores on the very next play. Texas is on the ropes. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:14 gkketch

12:15

aTrubow:  And a touchdown run on the very next play. 14-3 #mizzou. Tough sequence for the #horns there. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:15 aTrubow

12:15

40acressports:  Refs doing what they can to help out Mizzou on that drive. Some missed blatant holds and a joke personal foul call. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:15 40acressports

12:15

HookEmFans:  Uh-oh. Missouri breaks free for 35 yd TD run and 14-3 lead right after BS penalty. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:15 HookEmFans

12:16

40acressports:  Rather than trying to break tackles, offensive players should now just squat down before being hit and draw a 15 yard flag every time. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:16 40acressports

12:17

HookEmFans:  This game is sending me to the fridge for some unnecessary contact with a beer. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:17 HookEmFans

12:17

aTrubow:  I know they don’t want to, but I’d make D.J. Monroe the main guy today. Tell him it’s a 25-30 carry day if he can handle it. #ut #horns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:17 aTrubow

12:17

40acressports:  No, tequila. RT @HookEmFans: This game is sending me to the fridge for some unnecessary contact with a beer. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:17 40acressports

12:18

asilva54:  who is this fat sonofabitch sideline reporter? “the team with the most points might win today” #stfu #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:18 asilva54

12:20

aTrubow:  Oy, Paden Kelley got smoked on that sack. Stacy Searels was waiting for him when he got back to the sideline. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:20 aTrubow

12:20

gkketch:  When I say that Texas is on the ropes, I mean they are on the ropes. David Ash is not ready for this. Defense has to lock up. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:20 gkketch

12:22

40acressports:  Yay. @mikepereira back for FX providing “expert” rules analysis on a league he doesn’t know the rules of. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:22 40acressports

12:22

aTrubow:  Jeffcoat hurt. Fozzy hurt. Robison hurt. Brown and Bergeron out. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:22 aTrubow

12:23

tx_tine:  So who exactly is playing?? :/ RT @aTrubow: Jeffcoat hurt. Fozzy hurt. Robison hurt. Brown and Bergeron out. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:23 tx_tine

12:23

ChipBrownOB:  Texas LB Keenan Robinson is out for the rest of the Mizzou game with a right thumb injury suffered in the 1st qtr. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:23 ChipBrownOB

12:24

aTrubow:  Forgot that. Shipley out, too. RT @NathanRiojas: @aTrubow Shipley too. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:24 aTrubow

12:25

gkketch:  Bad clock management for the Longhorns to let four seconds waste off the clock before calling a timeout. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:25 gkketch

12:26

gkketch:  David Ash was just intercepted. He’s basically just throwing it up and hoping. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:26 gkketch

12:27

aTrubow:  Halftime. 14-3 Mizzou. #ut will join the majority of the #horns who were already in the locker room with various injuries. #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:27 aTrubow

12:27

HookEmFans:  Missouri INT on lazy-Ash pass. Fitting way to end a lousy half. Missouri leads 14-3. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:27 HookEmFans

12:27

gkketch:  #Longhorns will be going to halftime with three points scored, down by 11. All their best offensive players are out. You figure it out. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:27 gkketch

12:27

40acressports:  @jakehenry Not sure what’s wrong with “fans” like you. Embarassing. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:27 40acressports

12:28

40acressports:  RT @JMVC_ATX: ATTN players from pee-wee to pro: make tackles just like the one for which Vaccaro was flagged & you will be a millionaire … [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:28 40acressports

12:29

40acressports:  Only an 11 point game. Texas offense has to make some critical halftime adjustments but this game certainly isn’t over. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:29 40acressports

12:30

40acressports:  May have to avoid Twitter rest of the game. Moron #UT “fans” are starting to come out in droves. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:30 40acressports

12:31

40acressports:  @GeoffEneman Hills not the same talent as the other guys but he had about 5 yards per carry in first half too. Got to keep running it. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:31 40acressports

12:34

40acressports:  @GeoffEneman Oh I was agreeing with you. Saying they need to keep running it in addition to more DJ. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:34 40acressports

12:39

aTrubow:  @ChuckCarltonDMN You disappeared? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:39 aTrubow

12:41

thatsean:  RT @LopezOnSports: Texas Tech is playing as if they want to draft Andrew Luck. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:41 thatsean

12:45

gkketch:  Get the F out of here. RT @Sean_Callahan Will Compton leads Nebraska’s defense at halftime with 17 tackles. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:45 gkketch

12:46

gkketch:  @Sean_Callahan Ha! I was about to give the man some serious props. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:46 gkketch

12:47

40acressports:  @jakehenry That tweet is a little better. No problem with saying he’s not the answer today. Calling an 18 year old names makes you look bad. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:47 40acressports

12:49

aTrubow:  Texas starts the second half from its 40. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:49 aTrubow

12:50

HookEmFans:  Is it time to make a Case for a QB change? #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:50 HookEmFans

12:51

40acressports:  First series the exact opposite of what the Longhorns needed there. Rough start. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:51 40acressports

12:51

aTrubow:  You can’t ask Ash to win this game. He’s just not close to being ready if he has to be the main weapon or even a consistent weapon. #ut [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:51 aTrubow

12:52

gkketch:  Texas needed points to open third quarter. They went three and out. Ash looks alone and not ready. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:52 gkketch

12:53

ESPNStrickland:  Case McCoy is warming up on the sideline. #texas #longhorns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:53 ESPNStrickland

12:54

40acressports:  .@DeezNoze Ouch. Not on that play. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:54 40acressports

12:57

40acressports:  Blake Gideon. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:57 40acressports

12:58

aTrubow:  Jeffcoat with a great tackle with Phillips on a key third down. moves Mizzou back out of FG range. #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:58 aTrubow

12:59

HookEmFans:  Keep pounding that QB. Not that we wish injury upon anyone, but it would be nice to even things up a bit. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:59 HookEmFans

12:59

40acressports:  damn. Sounds very windy. Horns better get their points with the wind here in the 3rd. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 12:59 40acressports

1:00	40acressports:  @everydayreggie He wasn’t supposed to have to carry this team. He was a good component of last week’s offense. Without his RBs… … Um. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:00 40acressports

1:01	40acressports:  Are we legally allowed to punch people in the face who drive the Call of Duty Jeep? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:01 40acressports

1:02	aTrubow:  Case McCoy into the game at quarterback for Texas. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:02 aTrubow

1:02	40acressports:  Case McCoy into the game for the Longhorns. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:02 40acressports

1:02	gkketch:  Case McCoy is in the game for the Longhorns. This thing just got interesting. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:02 gkketch

1:03	40acressports:  Case’s weakness isthe deep ball. The bomb has been open all day, can Case hit it any better than Ash? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:03 40acressports

1:03	HookEmFans:  Case McCoy comes in for Horns. Is this a good move? I’ll give my opinion in a few minutes. #typicalhornsfan [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:03 HookEmFans

1:03	aTrubow:  Mizzou has realized it can key in on the run. The Longhorns can break the second level. Need to complete a few passes. #ut #horns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:03 aTrubow

1:04	40acressports:  McCoy misses a wide open Mike Davis for a first down. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:04 40acressports

1:04	HookEmFans:  McCoy – Shipley = Ash #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:04 HookEmFans

1:04	40acressports:  We needed that drive. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:04 40acressports

1:04	aTrubow:  Blocked punt. Marking Missouri down at the Texas 1. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:04 aTrubow

1:07	40acressports:  @MacEngelProf Might want to actually know what’s going on before speaking. Texas is without top 3 RBs all game. Thanks for trying. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:07 40acressports

1:07	HookEmFans:  Horns desperately need a goal-line stand for 0 or 3 points here ’cause I don’t see ‘em scoring 3 TDs today. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:07 HookEmFans

1:07	aTrubow:  Nice three stops by the #ut defense. Will keep it a two touchdown game if Mizzou makes the field goal. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:07 aTrubow

1:08	40acressports:  HUGE 3 plays for Texas defense. A fielld goal keeps this a 2 TD game. #UT obvs will have to suck less on offense for that to matter. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:08 40acressports

1:08	aTrubow:  17-3 Great hold for the defense. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:08 aTrubow

1:08	HookEmFans:  Missouri settles for FG to make it 17-3. Coulda/shoulda been worse. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:08 HookEmFans

1:08	gkketch:  Huge goal line stand by the UT defense to keep it a two-score game. Three points for Mizzou after the blocked punts sets them up at the 1. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:08 gkketch

1:10	40acressports:  @JordanCHubbard As a preacher I will take that as God’s word. Watch out COD fans! [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:10 40acressports

1:10	HookEmFans:  FX keeps showing commercials for “American Horror Story.” Feel like I’m living it right now. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:10 HookEmFans

1:10	40acressports:  @MacEngelProf Which team would win many games missing their top 4 offensive players? Nice troll though. You got me. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:10 40acressports

1:12	HookEmFans:  In other news, the Cornhuskers are shutting out the Kidfuckers, 17-0. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:12 HookEmFans

1:13	aTrubow:  Third straight three-and-out for Texas? #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:13 aTrubow

1:13	40acressports:  @ibowlin79 Was talking about the injuries. Texas’ 2 backs were HURT before the game. No one is blaming field for the score. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:13 40acressports

1:14	HookEmFans:  Great punt by Tucker to the 1 yard line. How many points do we get for that? #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:14 HookEmFans

1:16	40acressports:  AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! Tackle damnit. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:16 40acressports

1:16	40acressports:  @ibowlin79 Mizzou has had lots of injuries today too by the way. Another bad one now. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:16 40acressports

1:17	gkketch:  Oh gosh, now Henry Josey is down with a possible nasty looking knee injury. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:17 gkketch

1:18	40acressports:  @aaronblackerby That appears to be both team’s defensive gameplan. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:18 40acressports

1:18	DeezNoze:  this turf at Mizzou is HORRIBLE!!! Josey looks done for this game too now…RBs going down fast! #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:18 DeezNoze

1:19	DeezNoze:  Faurot Field should be condemned…no way should Mack risk running Bergeron or Brown in these conditions! #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:19 DeezNoze

1:21	HookEmFans:  Missouri loses top player to injury. Are they playing on concrete? C’mon, Missouri, spring for the more expensive carpet pad next time. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:21 HookEmFans

1:21	40acressports:  Just one of those days. Punt blocked. But Texas gets the safety instead of the TD. Crapola. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:21 40acressports

1:21	aTrubow:  Now Texas blocks a punt. Safety to make it 17-5. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:21 aTrubow

1:22	gkketch:  Texas blocks a punt for a safety. It’s now 17-5. Leroy Scott with the block for the #Longhorns [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:22 gkketch

1:22	HookEmFans:  Safety on blocked punt. Might’ve been our best shot for a TD, but we’ll take the 2 points instead. 17-5. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:22 HookEmFans

1:22	aTrubow:  Smart play by the Missouri defender who appeared to be pushing everything from the ball to Longhorns out of bounds. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:22 aTrubow

1:23	40acressports:  Who holds schools responsible for their awful field conditions? How will Mizzou afford Big 12 buyout if they can’t afford new turf? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:23 40acressports

1:24	aTrubow:  Maybe Texas should try and pass on first down. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:24 aTrubow

1:24	40acressports:  If the field is as bad as it looks, Big 12 should step in and move next week’s #Mizzou home game to neutral site. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:24 40acressports

1:24	HookEmFans:  @zadelstein Worth checking. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:24 HookEmFans

1:25	40acressports:  Jeremy Hills gets a wildcat snap. Converts the 3rd and short. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:25 40acressports

1:26	HookEmFans:  Good heavens, our quarterbacking is awful today. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:26 HookEmFans

1:27	aTrubow:  Field goal is wide. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:27 aTrubow

1:28	40acressports:  Don’t agree with that field goal try. What good does it make it to be a 9 point game? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:28 40acressports

1:28	HookEmFans:  Missed FG by Tucker wide left. Kinda needed that one, guys. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:28 HookEmFans

1:28	gkketch:  The Longhorns really don’t have a quarterback option that is good right now. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:28 gkketch

1:31	40acressports:  @iHenryG 4 best. Fozzy, Bergeron, Shipley, Brown. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:31 40acressports

1:36	40acressports:  Thought for sure that was going to be called a tripping on Vaccaro. Why doesn’t #UT decline that penalty? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:36 40acressports

1:38	40acressports:  David Ash going back into the game for Texas. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:38 40acressports

1:38	HookEmFans:  @carlshaulis Yeah, maybe over the line. I think what Penn State’s officials did was a tad worse though. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:38 HookEmFans

1:39	BUNCH:  I really hope the Acho Bros open a eponymous restaurant somewhere down the road. Achos’ Nachos needs to happen. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:39 BUNCH

1:41	HookEmFans:  Gonna need something strong after this game. Maybe one of those KFC Cheesy Bacon Bowls. Ready to end it all. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:41 HookEmFans

1:41	universitycoop:  Here we go! Ash is that you? #Hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:41 universitycoop

1:43	HookEmFans:  I have my rally hat on (it is one of those novelty hats with straws, and I have it plugged into a bottle of vodka). #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:43 HookEmFans

1:44	HookEmFans:  @LIVESTRONGTEXAS I think the answers is “both.” [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:44 HookEmFans

1:44	40acressports:  I’m not sure what that was a commercial for but I think I want one. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:44 40acressports

1:46	40acressports:  For the people bitching. Just because Ash through to a deep route doesn’t mean Texas called a “deep pass.” #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:46 40acressports

1:46	40acressports:  Plays consist of more than the route you throw to. There were other guys covered. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:46 40acressports

1:48	40acressports:  Not happy with the playcalling either since Fozzy got hurt either though. We gave up on run too fast in 1st half. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:48 40acressports

1:49	gkketch:  Best offense between Texas, Texas Tech and Penn State today? Has to be the Nittany Lions, right? They have a touchdown. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:49 gkketch

1:50	40acressports:  @DanWetzel It would be more appropriate if Willie Lyles “arranged” for the guest picker to be on ESPN over CBS for $$$ @thatsean @slmandel [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:50 40acressports

1:50	40acressports:  @dangjim Hills was running well before they went away from it. More 0 yard plays than desired but was averaging about 5 per carry. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:50 40acressports

1:52	40acressports:  FX announcers aren’t sure if having it’s 4 best players would affect the outcome of the game.Gotcha. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:52 40acressports

1:52	40acressports:  It’s a shame FX’s top 4 or 5 announcers must be out for this game too. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:52 40acressports

1:57	HookEmFans:  Overthrow. Overthrow. Overthrow. Underscore. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:57 HookEmFans

1:58	gkketch:  This game is a stone-cold reminder of why Garrett Gilbert was named the starting quarterback in August. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:58 gkketch

1:58	HookEmFans:  @TStarkENT This is not an official account. There is nothing to be fired from. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 1:58 HookEmFans

2:01	gkketch:  Texas quarterbacks are 14 of 31 for 136 yards and an interception. Honestly, it doesn’t feel like they’ve completed 14 passes. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:01 gkketch

2:02	40acressports:  @dangjim seriously? He speaks well but half the time what he’s saying is factually incorrect. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:02 40acressports

2:03	40acressports:  @dangjim he’s certainly better than the play by play guy. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:03 40acressports

2:04	HookEmFans:  We haven’t scored a TD in the first 56 minutes. Is there much chance of scoring twice in the final 4:20? #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:04 HookEmFans

2:04	40acressports:  .@GregSwindell Alamo Bowl is slotted after Cotton Bowl this year. Texas must win out to make it there this year. Or Big 12 gets 2 BCS teams. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:04 40acressports

2:05	HookEmFans:  Catch. The. Punt. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:05 HookEmFans

2:05	40acressports:  Fire Greg Davis again! RT @DeezNoze: Last time #ut was held without an offensive TD was also last time they were shutout, ’04 vs. OU ! [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:05 40acressports

2:06	bryanjd:  Yeah, TV guy–diff in UT & MO is that MO has a developed 2nd string RB to fill in after Josey injury. Uh, UT’s using 4th & 5th string RB. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:06 bryanjd

2:06	gkketch:  If the Texas offense were a 70-year old man, you’d give it a blue pill today. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:06 gkketch

2:06	HookEmFans:  Punting with 3:31 left? Surrender? #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:06 HookEmFans

2:09	gkketch:  Funniest part of this game is Texas missing four best offensive skill players and the announcers not understanding the impact on the game. [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:09 gkketch

2:11	40acressports:  Why did the ref keep the clock running when the receiver clearly went out of bounds? WTF? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:11 40acressports

2:11	40acressports:  @bryanjd @gkketch Didn’t we score our only 3 offensive points on the series Fozzy played in? [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:11 40acressports

2:12	[Comment From BJBJ: ]  I don’t think I have ever seen the top 3 running backs on a team + their top receiver not be available. Saturday November 12, 2011 2:12 BJ

2:13	gkketch:  Bad loss to say the least. Missouri is a JAG of a team and they won easily. #backtothedrawingboard [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:13 gkketch

2:14	40acressports:  #backtothetrainingroom RT @gkketch: Bad loss to say the least. Missouri is a JAG of a team and they won easily. #backtothedrawingboard [via Twitter] Saturday November 12, 2011 2:14 40acressports

2:16

Uh oh. Joe Bergeron is reportedly a game time decisions today versus Missouri due to a tweaked hamstring.

Add to that an injured (but reportedly playing) Malcolm Brown and that amazing running game the Horns worked so hard to create the last two games may be a lot different today. All Wild Fozzy all the time? Is Brown at least 90% strength? Can David Ash still hit the deep ball if the running game isn’t dominating? I guess we’ll find out in an hour.

WTH?! (What the Heck?) moments are attempts to find the memorable and the off-beat perspective on Longhorns sports. Here are some interesting moments from the Texas’ game against the Red Raiders.

David Ash runs for a big gain against Texas Tech.

Pre-Game (15:00) WTH Skies?! We owe a big debt to the men and women of the Armed Forces that were in attendance and for those who have lost their life which were shown on the Jumbotron. I thought it was a good sign when the first of the parachute team landed right in the middle of the field on the Longhorn logo. Cool!

1st Quarter (9:45) WTH Academy?! I understand that you need to get the Red Raiders out of rhythm and try to slow them down, but do you really need that performance. Emmanuel Acho apparently was trying to get off the field when the coaching staff told him to stay on the ground. Acho did is best acting job by hitting the turf so that he can be escorted off by the training staff. One play later Acho makes a crucial stop to limit Tech to field goal. And the Academy Award goes to…

2nd Quarter (6:56) WTH Royal?! Fozzy Whittaker ran the wildcat formation to perfection to put two rushing touchdowns on the board and later handing the ball to a streaking D.J. Monroe for another. The Horns racked up 439 yards of rushing with an attitude that has not been seen around here for a while. Wonder if these young Horns remember Coach Royal’s speech about how three things can happen when you pass and two of ‘em are bad.

Halftime WTH Zorro?! I know that UT Band uniforms look a little outdated, but come on Texas Tech. I believe I have seen that outfit at a local Mexican food establishment. Need salsa with that sir?

3rd Quarter (2:45) WTH Ash?! The future of our passing attack was clearly shown when David Ash threw one of his only seven attempts for a strike to a fast moving target like Marquise Goodwin for 37 yards. David Ash is growing up before our eyes. I really liked the decision by Ash to tuck it and run for 47 yards to end the first quarter.

4th Quarter (1:01) WTH Hat?! Red Raiders offense is the epitome of “All Hat No Cattle”. The offense runs up and down the field for 381 yards of passing but can only score 20 points with the last touchdown coming very late in the game.

End of the Game WTH Mizzou?! I know the Big 12 is not the most stable group of teams, but you could see some semblance of getting their act together with the additions of TCU and WVU. A&M wanted out before the season even started. Missouri really started all of this flirting when they saw the Big 10 looking around. Radio personality Paul Finnebaum had a great line when describing the Tigers move to the SEC. A&M is the abused girl looking for a new boyfriend; Missouri is the homely girl at the end of the bar that no one really wants.

Next up for the Longhorns is probably the last meeting with the Tigers at 11 AM on November 12th.

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