Posted September 13th, 2011 by Brian
Filed under: Football

ESPN this season is posting video clips of all the big plays up on their video page from the games they air. Great new feature. The highlight package from Texas’ come from behind win over BYU is posted below:

And here’s the interception that may have ended Garrett Gilbert’s career as the Longhorns’ starter:

Too bad they don’t have the Jaxon Shipley to David Ash pass available.

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Posted September 12th, 2011 by Kody
Filed under: Feature, Football

Garret Gilbert is the most polarizing quarterback at Texas since Chris Simms, and even though he won the starting job, coming out of camp, he was not the fans choice to be the starting quarterback. While he had a decent night against Rice in week one, there was nothing shown in that game that made anyone feel that he was ready to take the job and run with it. Nobody in the Texas community felt safe knowing this team was led by Gilbert. But most fans were willing to give him a chance to prove them wrong against BYU. Unfortunately for him, that never happened. He struggled early and often in the early part of the game.

It really wasn’t anyone’s surprise when he was benched for the combination of McCoy and Ash. In the long story of Garret Gilbert, who came to the university of Texas with such promise, he has shown a long line of struggles, and it looks like we have reached the end of his story, for now. I am not one to say that Gilbert won’t have another shot at some point down the line, but for now, I think it is safe to say we have seen the last of Garret Gilbert starting. Sad to say that he went out with little opposition, to the fan favorite McCoy and surprise David Ash.

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Posted September 10th, 2011 by Brian
Filed under: Feature, Football, Live

Tonight’s Texas game against BYU will be the first time the LHN deprived Longhorn fanbase will be able to watch their team this season. 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 around kickoff so join us to discuss the game at 6pm Saturday.

Feel free to leave comments and questions using the live tool, but not all comments will be published. Read below for more notes on comments and how the live blog will work. Hook ’em!

5:46
Brian: 

Welcome. Kickoff is a little over 20 minutes away.

Saturday September 10, 2011 5:46 Brian
5:47
Brian: 

Be sure to follow us on Twitter for instant updates as well at @40acressports

Saturday September 10, 2011 5:47 Brian
5:53
Twitter
aTrubow: 

It’s a hot one out here today in Austin. Probably not what BYU was hoping for. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 5:53 aTrubow
5:57
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU brought a nice little crowd with them. Impressed. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 5:57 aTrubow
6:00
[Comment From GucciGucci: ] 

Whatquaterback playing

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:00 Gucci
6:00
Brian: 

Gilbert is starting.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:00 Brian
6:01
[Comment From GucciGucci: ] 

Thank u

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:01 Gucci
6:02
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas Longhorns taking the field. Kickoff just a few minutes away. #UT #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:02 40acressports
6:02
Twitter
aTrubow: 

99 degrees at gametime between #ut and #BYU#horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:02 aTrubow
6:04
Twitter
40acressports: 

Live game blog at http://bit.ly/ptYXq7 There will be more updates there than on Twitter if you’re interested. #UT #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:04 40acressports
6:08
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Not a good choice by DJ Monroe to return that one. Fast guys always think they can make big plays. Can’ [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:08 CedGolden
6:09
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Not a smart return by D.J. Monroe as #ut will start from its 11 yard line. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:09 aTrubow
6:09
Twitter
aTrubow: 

three-and-out to start the game for Texas. Not sure if Davis would have had the first down had he caught it. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:09 aTrubow
6:10
Twitter
gkketch: 

RT @AnnaMegan: Owls blocked the FG attempt and win it. Rice 24, Purdue 22 [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:10 gkketch
6:10
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas offense doesn’t even give ESPN enough time to get the BYU defensive starters displayed. Not a good 3rd down try. #UT #hookem. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:10 40acressports
6:11
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

When does Goodwin come back?

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:11 TexaHawkeye
6:11
Twitter
gkketch: 

Ole Miss killed BYU with the corner blitz last week. First play today on defense for the Longhorns…. corner blitz. Watch it. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:11 gkketch
6:11
Brian: 

Goodwin will reportedly be back today already with a limited set of plays. Will give Mike Davis some breathers.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:11 Brian
6:12
Brian: 

BYU runs right at Texas defense and the middle holds strong. Good stop.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:12 Brian
6:13
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Surprised Byndom doesn’t come up with that ball. Instead it’s a first down for BYU in #ut territory. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:13 aTrubow
6:13
Twitter
40acressports: 

Byndom goes for the interception instead of the breakup. Had great coverage but BYU is in Texas territory early. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:13 40acressports
6:13
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Surprised Byndom didn’t come up with that ball vs. Apo. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:13 CedGolden
6:15
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Diggs giving up a lot of cushion to Apo on the boundary. That’s respect. #hookem #longhorns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:15 CedGolden
6:15
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Where is Adrian Philips right now for Texas. That’s a guy I expect to see on the field almost every down. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:15 aTrubow
6:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

Nolan Brewster in at safety on that previous play. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:15 40acressports
6:15
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Hicks with a great play to stop the run in the backfield. BYU facing another third down. This time 6 yards to go from #ut 13. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:15 aTrubow
6:16
Twitter
40acressports: 

Another 3rd down. Can Texas D get the stop this time? #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:16 40acressports
6:16
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#ut holds and BYU will have to settle for a field goal attempt. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:16 aTrubow
6:16
Twitter
gkketch: 

Big red-zone stop for the Texas defense. Giving up field goals is ok. Giving up touchdowns will get you beat. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:16 gkketch
6:17
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

Was the BYU QB throwing that away or was it just a bad throw?

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:17 TexaHawkeye
6:17
Twitter
aTrubow: 

3-0 BYU after a nice drive for the Cougars. No the start the #horns were looking for. #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:17 aTrubow
6:17
Brian: 

Think it was part throw away, part safe throw because his target was covered.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:17 Brian
6:18
Twitter
CedGolden: 

I will be interested to see how this defense holds up over an evening of consistent pounding by the BYU running game. FG isn’t fatal.#horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:18 CedGolden
6:20
Twitter
aTrubow: 

This BYU kicker is putting the ball exactly where you want to on the kickoffs. Deep and in the corners. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:20 aTrubow
6:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

Going no huddle trying to get offense started early. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:21 40acressports
6:22
Twitter
aTrubow: 

There was no way Davis was going to catch that pass in bounds. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:22 aTrubow
6:23
Twitter
aTrubow: 

We have our first boos after the second straight three-and-out for #ut … Not a good start. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:23 aTrubow
6:23
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

Over/Under on #UT penalties this evening? #hookem

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:23 TexaHawkeye
6:23
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU with a great return and BYU is back in #ut territory after a 24-yard return. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:23 aTrubow
6:24
Twitter
40acressports: 

I think if Gilbert makes a better throw there it might be picked off. The WR wasnt open. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:24 40acressports
6:24
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Two unimpressive series to start for Texas. And Diggs got blown up on the punt return. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:24 CedGolden
6:24
Twitter
gkketch: 

The Garrett Gilbert we’re seeing in the first quarter is the same Garrett Gilbert we saw last week in the first quarter. #badsigns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:24 gkketch
6:24
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

#UT looking slow tonight. Someone turn up the heat.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:24 TexaHawkeye
6:25
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU back inside the #ut 25 after a gain of 15. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:25 aTrubow
6:26
Brian: 

Another huge 3rd down coming up for Texas D.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:26 Brian
6:26
Twitter
40acressports: 

Brewster in again. Is Adrian Phillips hurt? #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:26 40acressports
6:26
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#horns hold again inside the 20 and force another field-goal attempt. #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:26 aTrubow
6:27
Twitter
CedGolden: 

@thehinsons Maybe. That’s going to cut into his reps. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:27 CedGolden
6:27
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

Are the BYU players wearing church issued Mormon underwear instead of under armor? #UT #hookem

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:27 TexaHawkeye
6:27
Twitter
gkketch: 

The Longhorns were 0 for 4 on interception opportunities last week and they are already 0 for 2 tonight. BYU leads 6-0. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:27 gkketch
6:28
Twitter
aTrubow: 

6-0 BYU. #horns haven’t given up a touchdown yet this season. #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:28 aTrubow
6:28
Twitter
CedGolden: 

@PastorKEDSR Not long if this continues. #Horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:28 CedGolden
6:28
Twitter
gkketch: 

Ten bucks says the Longhorns start this drive inside the 20. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:28 gkketch
6:29
Twitter
40acressports: 

@AndeWall If Apo sticks with Texas, they don’t have Mike Davis. Apo’s decommit freed up that scholarship. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:29 40acressports
6:30
Twitter
gkketch: 

Fozzy has about 5 yards rushing in 2 combined first quarters this season. It’s time to unleash No.28. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:30 gkketch
6:30
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

this 3 and out business sucks!

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:30 Guest
6:30
[Comment From Aaron65Aaron65: ] 

I hate this 3 and out stuff!

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:30 Aaron65
6:30
Twitter
40acressports: 

Welcome back Marquise Goodwin. #UT #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:30 40acressports
6:31
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Marquise Goodwin back in action. 24 kick return. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 CedGolden
6:31
Twitter
40acressports: 

@AndeWall Oh definitely. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 40acressports
6:31
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#horns line up with two tight ends and give to Fozzy for no gain. That’s not gonna work against this defense. #ut #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 aTrubow
6:31
Twitter
gkketch: 

Or… just keep playing Fozzy… [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 gkketch
6:31
Twitter
40acressports: 

Malcolm Brown time? #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 40acressports
6:31
Twitter
aTrubow: 

No Malcolm Brown, yet. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 aTrubow
6:32
Twitter
40acressports: 

Nobody open. Gilbert forced to scramble. Mike Davis ran his route right into coverage rather than finding hole in zone. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:32 40acressports
6:33
Twitter
gkketch: 

Gilbert gets picked on third and five. Stadium is about to come unglued. Uh oh. #Longhorns. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:33 gkketch
6:33
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Garrett Gilbert. Intercepted. Uh oh. #hookem #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:33 CedGolden
6:33
Twitter
40acressports: 

Shipley open for 1st down but Gilbert tries to squeeze it into Darius WHite. I think White was expecting White to work back to ball. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:33 40acressports
6:34
Twitter
40acressports: 

Desperately need a big defensive play to turn this team, crowd, and maybe this season around. #UT #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:34 40acressports
6:34
Twitter
40acressports: 

@MichaelLetts Not a defense. Just an attempted explanation. No excuse to not throw to wide open Ship. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:34 40acressports
6:35
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Defense forces a 3-and-out. Okafor almost with an interception. #horns force a punt. #ut #hookem #BYU [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:35 aTrubow
6:35
Twitter
gkketch: 

Texas is now 0 for 3 on interception opportunities. Fellas, you have to be able to help yourself. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:35 gkketch
6:35
[Comment From Aaron65Aaron65: ] 

Ok, do we pull Gilbert yet?????

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:35 Aaron65
6:35
[Comment From TexaHawkeyeTexaHawkeye: ] 

#UT love the D, don’t love our O. #hookem

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:35 TexaHawkeye
6:36
TexaHawkeye: 

I wish I knew more bad words. Using the same ol’ curse words don’t make feel any better. Seeking advice.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:36 TexaHawkeye
6:36
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU puts #ut inside the 5-yard line on a perfect punt. It’s downed at the 3. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:36 aTrubow
6:37
Twitter
gkketch: 

Texas starts the next drive at their own 3. I believe they have had one drive start on the other side of their own 30 all season. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:37 gkketch
6:37
Twitter
40acressports: 

@gkketch At least that last failed INT was by a DE. #moralvictories [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:37 40acressports
6:37
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Great punt pushes #Texas back to its own 3. Everything going right for BYU. Where’s Malcolm Brown.#hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:37 CedGolden
6:37
TexaHawkeye: 

Spraknoodlduck

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:37 TexaHawkeye
6:38
Twitter
gkketch: 

Garrett Gilbert’s career might be on the line for the rest of this half. I just can’t believe Mack will go down on that ship again. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:38 gkketch
6:39
Twitter
40acressports: 

RT @gkketch: Garrett Gilbert’s career might be on the line for the rest of this half. I just can’t believe Mack will go down on that shi … [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:39 40acressports
6:40
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Brown into the game to a bunch of cheers. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:40 aTrubow
6:40
Twitter
aTrubow: 

And Brown gives #ut its first first down of the game with a 13-yard run. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:40 aTrubow
6:41
Twitter
40acressports: 

I <3 Malcolm Brown. Yay for a first down! #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:41 40acressports
6:41
Twitter
aTrubow: 

That’s followed by an Ash run. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:41 aTrubow
6:41
TexaHawkeye: 

There is a first for everything.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:41 TexaHawkeye
6:42
Twitter
40acressports: 

David Ash/DJ Monroe package into the game now. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 40acressports
6:42
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash with a nice screen pass and #horns are at the 50-yard line. SHipley with a nice block. Fozzy great hands and run [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 aTrubow
6:42
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Malcolm Brown comes in and runs for 13. Funny how that works out. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 CedGolden
6:42
TexaHawkeye: 

I’m liking this combo. The DJ and Ash show.#UT

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 TexaHawkeye
6:42
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Sorry, that was Monroe. Not Fozzy. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 aTrubow
6:43
Twitter
aTrubow: 

The receiver doesn’t miss a step on those Ash screens. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:43 aTrubow
6:43
Twitter
aTrubow: 

And Gilbert back out on the field. #ut #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:43 aTrubow
6:43
Twitter
CedGolden: 

D.J. Monroe already getting more looks than he did in the Davis administration. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:43 CedGolden
6:44
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Gilbert throws an interception on his first pass back. Wow. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 aTrubow
6:44
Twitter
aTrubow: 

That might have just sealed Gilbert’s fate. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 aTrubow
6:44
Twitter
gkketch: 

Train wreck. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 gkketch
6:44
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Either the beer man is missing or Garrett Gilbert isn’t very popular. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 CedGolden
6:44
TexaHawkeye: 

Gone goes Gilbert. #UT Boo Birds are out.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 TexaHawkeye
6:44
Twitter
40acressports: 

Tons of time. Gilbert throws to double covered guy. Interception. #UT #poop [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 40acressports
6:45
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Going to be hard for Garrett Gilbert to get any type of support on or off the field now. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:45 aTrubow
6:45
Twitter
40acressports: 

I hope my hashtags don’t get even swearier over the course of this game. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:45 40acressports
6:46
Twitter
40acressports: 

Does Jackson Jeffcoat let the offense outside of him on every play? Definitely something opposing teams have noticed? #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:46 40acressports
6:47
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU was pinned, and four plays later they’re almost to the 50. This is looking a lot like 2010 in all aspects. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:47 aTrubow
6:47
TexaHawkeye: 

I am a boo hater. These are kids, not million dollar egomaniacs. I’m looking at you Nyjer Morgan.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:47 TexaHawkeye
6:48
Twitter
gkketch: 

Not as a quarterback. RT @McClain_on_NFL I wonder if the Longhorns tried to recruit Baylor QB RG3 [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:48 gkketch
6:49
Brian: 

@TexaHawkeye: Agreed. Been plenty frustrated. Last thing that the team needs is to be booed. It’s not going to make them play better.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:49 Brian
6:50
TexaHawkeye: 

I prefer to boo Greg Davis…oh he’s gone. Right? 😉

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:50 TexaHawkeye
6:50
Twitter
gkketch: 

That was one flat out ass kicking Texas took in the 1st quarter. It’s time to respond or else it gets worse from here. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:50 gkketch
6:50
Twitter
aTrubow: 

How long can #ut stick with Gilbet? In my opinion … every play from here on out is a mistake. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:50 aTrubow
6:51
Twitter
gkketch: 

RT @bomani_jones: hypothetically speaking, let’s say greg davis wasn’t the problem. i feel like i wasted my free time for 13 years. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:51 gkketch
6:51
TexaHawkeye: 

I say that Gilbert has lost confidence in himself. #UTSA will need a QB in two years.

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:51 TexaHawkeye
6:52
Twitter
gkketch: 

The play of the Texas safeties…. meh. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 gkketch
6:52
Twitter
40acressports: 

I know no one actually saw last week’s game on LHN but that doesn’t mean ESPN can reuse the same Congress St Bridge bat footage. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 40acressports
6:52
Twitter
CedGolden: 

I want to see more David Ash. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 CedGolden
6:52
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Gilbert’s first quarter: 1-for-6 with two interceptions. Ash first quarter: 1-for-1 for 22 yards. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 aTrubow
6:52
Twitter
40acressports: 

@CedGolden And more Malcolm Brown [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 40acressports
6:53
Twitter
gkketch: 

RT @ChanceMock: I’m wondering why my leash want this long?! I’m done tweeting for the moment…. If you don’t have anything nice to say…. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:53 gkketch
6:54
Twitter
aTrubow: 

BYU receivers are finding the perfect holes in the #ut defense between the 20s. #horns have held Cougars out of the end zone so far. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:54 aTrubow
6:55
Twitter
aTrubow: 

First and goal now for #BYU as the Cougars are at the 8. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:55 aTrubow
6:55
Twitter
40acressports: 

BYU tight ends wide open in the deep middle so far tonight. Where are the safeties? [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:55 40acressports
6:55
Twitter
CedGolden: 

#Horns on their heels. Gideon whiffed on an arm tackle. This starting to resemble UCLA 2010.#hookem #longhorns #Horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:55 CedGolden
6:56
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Wide open. #BYU touchdown. #horns #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:56 aTrubow
6:58
Twitter
CedGolden: 

BYU in firm control. Horns don’t have a lot of punch right now. Down 13-0 after giving up a 97-yard TD drive.#hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 6:58 CedGolden
7:00
Twitter
40acressports: 

Still 3 quarters to go. Great opportunity for the #UT coaches/players to show that this team is different than 2010. Otherwise… [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:00 40acressports
7:01
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aTrubow: 

BYU is winning all aspects of this game right now, including the special teams. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:01 aTrubow
7:01
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Gilbert is back out. ut #horns hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:01 aTrubow
7:02
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Gilbert receives a rousing no-vation as he runs out.#hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:02 CedGolden
7:03
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Cornerback was looking away but had a interception for a touchdown on another incomplete pass. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:03 aTrubow
7:04
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@texaslippy hah. True. True [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:04 aTrubow
7:04
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Gilbert got lucky the BYU corner wasn’t looking up when that last pass was thrown. 6 points for the defense. Instead a 3 and out. #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:04 aTrubow
7:05
Twitter
aTrubow: 

RT @KEYESportsBob: Case McCoy is warming up on the sideline, throwing with David Ash. #hookem #Horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:05 aTrubow
7:06
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash warming up with McCoy, it appears Case is getting ready to go in next possession. He’s stretching his arms like it. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:06 aTrubow
7:08
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Case McCoy is throwing meaningful passes on the sideline. I think we will see him next possession. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:08 CedGolden
7:08
Twitter
gkketch: 

I believe the Garrett Gilbert era has officially ended. Case McCoy is going to get his chance. It might be his only one. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:08 gkketch
7:09
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Vaccaro made that sack happen. He stood up a receiver at the line of scrimmage. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:09 aTrubow
7:09
Twitter
40acressports: 

Huge sack by Ashton Dorsey. Texas needed that one. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:09 40acressports
7:09
Twitter
aTrubow: 

It’s going to be McCoy. Case ready to take over the #ut offense. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:09 aTrubow
7:11
Twitter
40acressports: 

RT @aTrubow: It’s going to be McCoy. Case ready to take over the #ut offense. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:11 40acressports
7:11
Twitter
40acressports: 

@HookEmFans I am totally naming all my future sons something that rhymes with Boo. Just in case. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:11 40acressports
7:11
[Comment From Aaron65Aaron65: ] 

Lets go Case!!!

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:11 Aaron65
7:12
Twitter
aTrubow: 

This says a lot. Seriously RT @ChanceMock: I’m wondering why my leash want this long?! I’m done tweeting for the moment…. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:12 aTrubow
7:12
Twitter
40acressports: 

@kmdasch BYU, due to their religious affiliation, has a lot of fans all over the country. Similar to Notre Dame. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:12 40acressports
7:15
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Going to be another 3 and out for #ut#horns trail 13-0 with 5:30 left in the half. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:15 aTrubow
7:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

Put in Connor Brewer. What? Oh… crap. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:15 40acressports
7:15
Twitter
CedGolden: 

McCoy in. Now Ash. Now an illegal substitution. What next? [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:15 CedGolden
7:16
Twitter
gkketch: 

The Texas defense can only last so long in this heat with all of these three and outs. The dam will break if the offense can’t get going. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:16 gkketch
7:17
Twitter
aTrubow: 

McCoy probably would have had a first down had Harris not dropped McCoy’s first pass attempt. #ut #Horns #Hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:17 aTrubow
7:18
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#ut comes up with an interception. that was thrown right to Phillips. #horns at the BYU 25. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:18 aTrubow
7:18
Twitter
gkketch: 

Garrett Gilbert just threw an interception for BYU. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:18 gkketch
7:19
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash is the quarterback now. They’re going to review the interception as BYU challenges. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:19 aTrubow
7:21
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ruling on the field confirmed. #ut with the ball. this is the chance to turn the tide. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:21 aTrubow
7:21
Twitter
40acressports: 

That was an interception. Don’t screw us on this one replay dude. We need this one. #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:21 40acressports
7:21
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash runs for 9 yards on first down. He just looks more confident. Like him. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:21 aTrubow
7:22
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@stlouis0 I’m actually taping it. Don’t need to know [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:22 aTrubow
7:22
Twitter
gkketch: 

You are wrong. RT @ATXANT10 @gkketch No that was Heap who threw the interception. gilbert is on the bench [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:22 gkketch
7:24
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@stlouis0 Doesn’t matter, I’m going to find out anyway. Part of the gig. I don’t have a choice [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:24 aTrubow
7:26
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#horns on the board after a field goal. It’s 13-3 BYU. #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:26 aTrubow
7:28
Twitter
gkketch: 

BYU has the ball with 1:30 left in the half. They get the ball first in the third quarter. Scary stretch coming up for the Longhorns. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:28 gkketch
7:30
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#horns stop BYU and then get a roughing the passer penalty. #2010. #ut #horns #Hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:30 aTrubow
7:32
Twitter
40acressports: 

Stupid penalties. Interceptions. What year is it again? #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:32 40acressports
7:34
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#ut trails #BYU 13-3 at the half. Not what Texas was looking for in its first real test of the season. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:34 aTrubow
7:37
Twitter
gkketch: 

Suggesting that UT fans on Orangebloods right now are not happy is akin to suggesting that Miley Cyrus like to show just a little skin. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:37 gkketch
7:38
Twitter
gkketch: 

Suggesting that UT fans on Orangebloods right now are not happy is like suggesting that Miley Cyrus like to show just a little skin. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:38 gkketch
7:39
Twitter
gkketch: 

@kbohls We just asked the wrong question. It never occurred to us that three was the magic number. #dumbreporters [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:39 gkketch
7:43
Twitter
aTrubow: 

motto: Always protect the players. RT @utscott15: @aTrubow if you listen to Mack brown halftime interview, he seemed jolly and pleased #OhNo [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:43 aTrubow
7:46
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Will we Garrett Gilbert in the second half? I say no. #horns #hookem # longhorns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:46 CedGolden
7:49
Twitter
aTrubow: 

I’m not sure what they’re doing with this platooning. RT @TXMcCoySanford: @aTrubow what a hot mess! Make a decision and support it! [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:49 aTrubow
7:54
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@KMACChuck Who knows? They changed faster than I thought possible on that last possession. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:54 aTrubow
7:59
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Defense does its job. 3 and out for #BYU and the #horns should get the ball in decent field position. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:59 aTrubow
7:59
Twitter
gkketch: 

Big three and out for the Texas defense to start the second half. Just what the doctor ordered. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:59 gkketch
7:59
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Case McCoy coming out. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 7:59 aTrubow
8:00
Twitter
aTrubow: 

and now Ash. I ‘m confused. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 aTrubow
8:00
Twitter
gkketch: 

Dear Bryan Harsin, D.J. Monroe is pretty good. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 gkketch
8:00
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Gilbert era may be over. McCoy in at QB.#hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 CedGolden
8:01
Twitter
aTrubow: 

The offense just works with Ash. I don’t understand taking him out. ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:01 aTrubow
8:01
Twitter
gkketch: 

See. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:01 gkketch
8:02
Twitter
aTrubow: 

And now Ash back in the game. Rotation continues. So odd. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:02 aTrubow
8:03
Twitter
gkketch: 

Ahem. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:03 gkketch
8:04
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Cody Johnson in for the touchdown. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 aTrubow
8:04
Twitter
gkketch: 

Game on in Austin. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 gkketch
8:04
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash by the way, had a great block on the play before the touchdown, taking down two guys with a cut block to free up Monroe. #ut #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 aTrubow
8:04
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Hard to tell if its DJ Monroe or Malcolm Brown..until you see the jets. Monroe has an extra gear. #Horns cut it to 13-10#Longhorns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 CedGolden
8:05
Twitter
aTrubow: 

13-10 BYU afer #horns take their opening possession 62 yards for a touchdown. #ut #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:05 aTrubow
8:05
Twitter
aTrubow: 

13-10 BYU afer #horns take their opening possession of the second half 62 yards for a touchdown. #ut #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:05 aTrubow
8:05
Twitter
40acressports: 

Touchdown Texas! That Malcolm Brown/DJ Monroe combo is pretty special looking. Not sure why we’ve waited until 2nd half to show it. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:05 40acressports
8:06
Twitter
gkketch: 

RT @richardjustice: BREAKING: Technical problems resolved, the Longhorn Network returns to live programming from the Forty acres. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:06 gkketch
8:08
Twitter
40acressports: 

If you want to blog about the Horns. Hit me up with an email at brian@40acressports.com and we can talk. #UT #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:08 40acressports
8:11
[Comment From GuestGuest: ] 

we NEED a stop defense!!!!!!

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:11 Guest
8:13
Twitter
40acressports: 

That was a fumble by the BYU QB but no one on either team noticed it. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:13 40acressports
8:14
Twitter
40acressports: 

@sleepynewmommy That’s not funny or helpfup. You should be ashamed of yourself. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:14 40acressports
8:16
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Penalties are killing #ut right now. That gives BYU another first down. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:16 aTrubow
8:16
Brian: 

Son of a….

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:16 Brian
8:16
TexaHawkeye: 

Hard counts are bringing the #UT D-line offsides.

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:16 TexaHawkeye
8:17
Twitter
gkketch: 

There’s no question which of these two teams plays smarter and is more disciplined. Yikes. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:17 gkketch
8:18
Twitter
aTrubow: 

The BYU offensive coordinator deserves some credit. Cougars calling a smart offense. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:18 aTrubow
8:19
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Byndom with a nice tackle on third down to prevent the first down. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:19 aTrubow
8:19
Twitter
40acressports: 

HUGE open field tackle by Carrington Byndom. Great play. #YT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:19 40acressports
8:19
Twitter
aTrubow: 

16-10 BYU after the field goal. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:19 aTrubow
8:20
Twitter
CedGolden: 

Nice response by BYU to get three after #Texas TD. Now back to musical quarterbacks. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:20 CedGolden
8:24
Twitter
40acressports: 

Hopefully you don’t have to juke kickers in the Olympic long jump. (ZING! Kidding. Great return by Maquise!) #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:24 40acressports
8:24
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Ash and McCoy have rushed for 300 plus yards to the sideline between plays. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:24 aTrubow
8:24
TexaHawkeye: 

Still waiting for Superman. #UT #Hookem

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:24 TexaHawkeye
8:24
[Comment From Aaron65Aaron65: ] 

Let’s go Offense!!!!!

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:24 Aaron65
8:25
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@stlouis0 I’m sure it’s a great atmosphere [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:25 aTrubow
8:26
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Hold the Ash party. Running three straight plays hasn’t been the bread and butter at #ut in a long while. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:26 aTrubow
8:26
Twitter
40acressports: 

Not sure Ash made the right read on any of those 3 keeps. Not much room to run. Def should have pitched it there on 3rd down. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:26 40acressports
8:27
Twitter
aTrubow: 

@stlouis0 Wisconsin is the best atmosphere in the area. Ohio State is an experience. Mich-ND are both OK. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:27 aTrubow
8:27
Twitter
40acressports: 

Calling it. If David Ash is in there now it’ll be a pooch punt. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:27 40acressports
8:28
TexaHawkeye: 

Good play

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:28 TexaHawkeye
8:29
TexaHawkeye: 

Go deep

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:29 TexaHawkeye
8:29
Twitter
40acressports: 

@JasonMKates 1st one maybe. No room on either. 2nd one (at first glance) should’ve been a give. When both are covered, give it to RB. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:29 40acressports
8:34
Twitter
40acressports: 

@JasonMKates Not sure what that has to do with it? My point is, if both reads are covered then give it to the guy whose job it is to run. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:34 40acressports
8:34
Twitter
gkketch: 

As funny as it sounds, if Texas can win this game, I think it’ll be one of the best wins in Mack’s time at UT. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:34 gkketch
8:36
Twitter
40acressports: 

Zero push by the offensive line. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:36 40acressports
8:36
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#horns short on a fourth-down run and BYU takes over. #hookem #ut [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:36 aTrubow
8:37
Twitter
40acressports: 

@JasonMKates Gotcha. That was a prediction based on Ash’s punting ability. Not a recommendation. 🙂 [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:37 40acressports
8:39
Twitter
aTrubow: 

#ut defense looks good. #horns still trail 16-10 with 12:18 left in the game. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:39 aTrubow
8:40
Brian: 

Think we’ve gone for the block on every BYU punt. Would love to see Shipley get a chance to try to return one.

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:40 Brian
8:41
Twitter
gkketch: 

Manny Diaz’s boys can hold their head up high tonight. They’ve battled. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:41 gkketch
8:42
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Texas has the ball at its own 48 with 12:04 left in the game. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:42 aTrubow
8:42
Aaron65: 

Throw one deep to Mike Davis!!

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:42 Aaron65
8:43
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Dangerous pass. McCoy hits Shipley for the first down between three defenders. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:43 aTrubow
8:43
Twitter
CedGolden: 

McCoy to Shipley for 14 yards. Heard that one before… #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:43 CedGolden
8:45
Twitter
40acressports: 

Jaxon Shipley is friggin’ nails. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:45 40acressports
8:45
Twitter
gkketch: 

Jaxon Shipley is the truth. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:45 gkketch
8:47
Twitter
aTrubow: 

Cody Johnson with a touchdown. #ut could take its first lead of the game with the extra point. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:47 aTrubow
8:47
Twitter
40acressports: 

Apparently @kbohls must have been in the ESPN announcers’ ears. Claiming this team has been veiled in secrecy. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:47 40acressports
8:48
Twitter
aTrubow: 

17-16 #ut leads. #horns #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:48 aTrubow
8:48
Twitter
40acressports: 

Cody Johnson in from 4 yards out!!!! #UT leads! Hot damn! Play 10 quarterbacks if 2 works thi well. #hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:48 40acressports
8:48
Twitter
gkketch: 

Can I? RT @JasonStoddard do you want to amend your guess on Browns’ rushing yards this year? [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:48 gkketch
8:53
Brian: 

Good pressure on the QB and good coverage. punt team!

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:53 Brian
8:58
TexaHawkeye: 

Come’on offense , Raise your intensity.

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:58 TexaHawkeye
8:59
TexaHawkeye: 

Oh well.

Saturday September 10, 2011 8:59 TexaHawkeye
9:01
Twitter
40acressports: 

Darius White has to do a better job catching the football. He’s a monster with the ball in his hands but he has to catch it first. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:01 40acressports
9:05
Twitter
40acressports: 

Quandre Diggs with the pick! #UT defense comes up big again. !UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:05 40acressports
9:05
Twitter
40acressports: 

@tylerjameslee How bout Quentin Jammer’s momma!? Her too! [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:05 40acressports
9:08
Twitter
gkketch: 

It’s pretty simple for Case McCoy. Get a first down here and you start next week in L.A. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:08 gkketch
9:08
Twitter
gkketch: 

That just happened. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:08 gkketch
9:09
Twitter
40acressports: 

Shipley throwing the ball. David Ash with the huge first down catch. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:09 40acressports
9:11
Twitter
40acressports: 

@LonestarMojo Agree. He’ll get better. Still just a baby. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:11 40acressports
9:11
Twitter
40acressports: 

RT @TexasEx94: So now we have 4 quarterbacks? #Hookem [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:11 40acressports
9:13
TexaHawkeye: 

Game over!

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 TexaHawkeye
9:13
Twitter
40acressports: 

Malcolm Brown ladies and gentlemen. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 40acressports
9:13
Twitter
gkketch: 

McCoy in victory formation. Where have we heard this before? [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 gkketch
9:13
Twitter
gkketch: 

Huge win for the Longhorns. Period. Team grew up a lot tonight. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 gkketch
9:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

Texas wins! Makes the plays when it needed to on both offense and defense. #UT [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:15 40acressports
9:15
Brian: 

Texas 17, BYU 16

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:15 Brian
9:15
Twitter
40acressports: 

RT @gkketch: Huge win for the Longhorns. Period. Team grew up a lot tonight. [via Twitter]

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:15 40acressports
9:17
TexaHawkeye: 

#UT 2-0. Who’s next? UCLA? Come get some bitches. #bruins

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:17 TexaHawkeye
9:19
Brian: 

Thanks for joining us guys. See you next week. Hook `em!

Saturday September 10, 2011 9:19 Brian
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Posted November 1st, 2010 by Brian
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The 2010 season hasn’t exactly gone as everyone hoped. Okay, that’s probably a huge understatement.

Texas fans knew this would be a rebuilding year while breaking in a new quarterback and finding a replacement for the most productive wide receiver in the history of the program. They didn’t expect this. It’s not just that Texas has lost games, it’s the shocking way they’ve done so without any semblance of an offense and a sieve of defense.

Depending on what happens in 2011, this can either go down as a season where the Longhorns regrouped and reloaded or it could be the end of an era. These five players will determine which way it goes:

Garrett Gilbert

Or maybe it’s Case McCoy or Connor Wood or David Ash. Or the ghost of Vince Young. Whoever it is, the quarterback play in 2010 has been terrible and you can’t win games when you’re turning the ball over as much as the Horns are this season. Not all of this falls directly on Gilbert. His supporting cast has dropped touchdown passes, struggles to run the football, and frequently makes defensive ends you’ve never heard of look like All-Americans. The 2011 season (and rest of 2010) hinges on a quarterback stepping up and making plays and making the players around him better.

Mike Davis

There have been glimpses. One of the biggest things missing from this team is a playmaker and wide receiver Mike Davis has shown that he might be that guy. He’s a favorite target of Gilbert and can make big plays after the catch. He has to continue to get better at the consistency of his hands and his route running, but if he turns the corner this offseason he could be the guy who turns an inconsistent offense into a dominant one.

Mason Walters and Garrett Gilbert

Mason Walters and Garrett Gilbert are critical to a 2011 rebound. (Image: Inside Texas)

Mason Walters/Christian Westerman

It’s been a while (2005?) since Texas fans were satisfied with the team’s offensive line play and this season it has hit rock bottom. Next year will feature at least three new starters on the line but that may be a good thing. Redshirt freshman Mason Walters has started every game this season and the results have been mixed, but he and current high school senior Christian Westerman may be your starting tackles next year and if they can give the quarterback a consistently comfortable pocket the suddenly Sonic Flavor Touchdowns are a little easier to come by. The entire line needs a makeover into a tougher, more aggressive unit and it starts with these two guys.

Aaron Williams

Williams has played great this season but not as great as some were expecting. The Thorpe Award candidate is a lockdown corner and a surefire first round NFL draft pick if he decides to leave but if he returns he immediately makes the Texas defense national title caliber. A return for his senior season isn’t as far fetched as it sounds, with the looming NFL labor issues more top draft picks will come back to school for another year than expected.

Jackson Jeffcoat

True freshman defensive end Jackson Jeffcoat didn’t play against Iowa State due to injury and his presence was definitely missed. He’s not an every down player (yet) but he’s already a dangerous pass rusher and guys that can go get the quarterback make everyone around them better. If Jeffcoat can stay healthy and progresses as hoped he should be a double digit sack guy for the rest of his career.

Texas fans will be watching. Who is going to step up and right this ship?

Log on to flavortouchdown.com to enter for a chance to win the Sonic Flavor Touchdown Sweepstakes. You could win a prize package and a VIP football trip for 6 to the bowl game of your choice. Hopefully the Longhorns win at least two more games this season and make it to one of them.

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Defensive tackle Derek Johnson is a big dude. Can he play? (Image: MBTF)

Defensive tackle Derek Johnson is a big dude. Can he play as good as he looks? (Image: MBTF)

After nearly two whole months without Texas football, Friday was finally the first day of Spring practice. No tidbits yet (practices are closed to the public) but the official site does have a short video to watch and a nice photo gallery as well.

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Probably my favorite press conference every year, Texas head coach [tag]Mack Brown[/tag] is finally able to talk about the incoming recruits and sits down and goes over film of each one of them. Great to hear him talk about the entire incoming class and about the strengths of each player. Definitely worth your time to watch the entire thing:

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The first Wednesday of every February is the big one for recruitniks. [tag]National Signing Day[/tag] is the first day high school seniors can sign their National Letter of Intent to play college football. A Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a player and a school so more changing their mind or flip flopping after their name is on the paper.

The Texas Longhorns don’t expect any big news, they got their big fish last Friday, but this is the day when the members of the Horns’ fantastic 2010 recruiting class can make it truly official. Three players are already enrolled and on campus, so 25 22 young men will be faxing in their letters today.

We’ll have updates throughout the day as the letters come in on Twitter at @40AcresSports and here on this page. Most of the action should take place in the morning so stay tuned.

Confirmed* Letters of Intent

Spring Enrollees

Updates…

RT @InsideTexas: Aaron Benson has signed his Letter of Intent to play for Texas. 12 to go. #ut (8:25am)

DE Greg Daniels, LB Tevin Jackson & DB Adrian Phillips are in. Daniels came up in recent decommit rumors so good to see his LOI in. #ut (8:40am)

According to @InsideTexas, record setting Cayuga RB Traylon Shead has sent in his LOI. #ut (9:10am)

RT @gkketch: Breaking news in recruiting. Multiple outlets have Dallas Skyline LB Corey Nelson signing with OU instead of Texas A&M today (9:25am)

RT @gkketch: Just spoke with Fort Worth WR Darius White and he told me that he’s signing and faxing to Texas as I type. 19 of 25 confirmed. (9:30am)

Only a few guys left to sign. A little nervous that Jackson Jeffcoat and out of state ATH Demarco Cobbs are 2 of them. #UT (9:37am)

RT @gkketch: 24 of the 25 commitments for Texas have signed and faxed in their letters. We’re only waiting on DeMarco Cobbs, who signs a … (10:44am)

RT @jeff_howe: Just talked with Demarco Cobbs. He has signed and sent his LOI to #ut. Texas has now signed all 25 verbal commitments. #ut (11:20am)

*Information on confirmed LOI from Orangebloods.com and Inside Texas.

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Posted November 2nd, 2009 by Ross
Filed under: Feature, Football

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 Oklahoma State.

Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas both returned interceptions for TDs Saturday night. (Image: Statesman)

Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas both returned interceptions for TDs Saturday night. (Image: Statesman)

Pregame WTH Poke Fans?! Wow, the biggest crowd in [tag]Oklahoma State[/tag] football history. You packed it in on Halloween night. You recorded 58,516 fans?! You did renovate the stadium with Boone Pickens money, didn’t you?

1st Qt. (5:56) WTH Burks?! Referee Greg Burks and his staff got a few calls wrong at the beginning of the game. The calls did benefit the Longhorns, but the personal foul call on OSU Lucien Antoine for hitting UT [tag]Dan Buckner[/tag] going across the middle was a good hard play. I wish the NCAA would get rid of the helmet to helmet hit when it does not involve the quarterback. The officials also missed it (1:19 – 2nd Qt.) when UT [tag]James Kirkendoll[/tag] was stripped of the ball when they assumed his momentum was stopped but never blew the whistle. Glad that the Horns blasted the Pokes on Halloween like a blue armadillo to make sure that these calls were not an issue.

1st Quarter (3:37) WTH PVC Man?! Oklahoma State degrades one of their own by having him hold a large PVC pipe flash card stand. A player, #23, for the Pokes holds an elaborate flip card that shows a heart, a number and an image on it for the OSU offensive package. The Poke player is auditioning for holding the leader board for the next round at the Masters.

1st Quarter (1:44) WTH Hubert?! Come on Hubert Anyiam from Oklahoma State. You had a gift touchdown pass that was perfectly placed to you by Zac Robinson on 4th down. (14:25 – 2nd Qt.) Then you got the ball ripped out by UT [tag]Sam Acho[/tag] which led to the first touchdown for the Horns. Oh yeah, great job ABC for cutting away and missing most of the play.

2nd Qt. & 3rd Qt. WTH Goonies?! The Longhorn defense played an incredible game especially the secondary which returned two interceptions for the touchdowns ([tag]Curtis Brown[/tag] – 2nd Qt. & [tag]Earl Thomas[/tag] – 3rd Qt.). But you need to slow down with all the nicknames. [tag]Lamarr Houston[/tag] comes up with the defensive nickname the Goonies because they like to goon it up with the opposing offense (Like that one). This week [tag]Sergio Kindle[/tag] comes up with the name “Texas Swagger” to get the team motivated to close the deal against the Cowboys. Coach [tag]Mack Brown[/tag] got into the act early in the year with giving out T-shirts with the logo .0128 which is the margin that they lost to OU for the Big XII championship. I guess I do not care what ploy is implemented as long as the Horns win.

3rd Quarter (10:27) WTH Case?! [tag]Case McCoy[/tag] is standing next to the lovely Rachel Glandorf (Colt’s girlfriend) and proceeds to spit on the floor right next to her. I guess the upcoming UT commit at quarterback is affecting his better judgment.

Next up for the Longhorn’s is a trip home to face Central Florida at DKR Memorial at 11am November 7th.

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Posted October 24th, 2009 by Brian
Filed under: Football, Recruiting

Texas commit [tag]Case McCoy[/tag] and possible 2011 commit [tag]Jaxon Shipley[/tag] (and their dads) faced off Friday night when Graham visited Brownwood. Both players had huge games for their teams. Shipley finished with 8 catches for 240 yards while McCoy passed for 370 yards, 4 touchdowns, and led what should have been a game-tying last minute drive.

Oh, and there is rumor that Jaxon and Case’s dads were college roommates or something. We’re efforting to get confirmation.

Link: Brownwood tops Graham, but Shipley-McCoy friendship remains strong

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Garland receiver John Harris was the Longhorns' second 2010 commit (PrepTicket)

Garland receiver John Harris was the Longhorns' second 2010 commit (PrepTicket)

We’ll have a post up when the dust settles, but 2010 recruiting is underway and the Texas coaching staff has hit the ground running. The first 2010 [tag]Junior Day[/tag] was today and since last night six commits have pledged to play for the Longhorns. Make sure you’re following @40acressports and you’ll always be up to date on the latest Longhorn news including this huge recruiting weekend.

Here’s the breaking news and commits you might have missed in the last two days:

  • Another 2 big defensive pickups confirmed today. Waco Midway S Ahmad Dixon and Cedar Hill LB Aaron Benson are commits 9 & 10. #UT 12:35 PM Feb 9th
  • Two more commits from Garland (GHS this time) were confirmed last night. Athlete/safety Adrian Phillips and linebacker Tevin Jackson. #UT 8:02 AM Feb 9th
  • Several other rumored #UT commits on Orangebloods, go check it out if you want the scoop: http://tr.im/fce6 ($) 8:26 PM Feb 8th
  • DeSoto WR [tag]Darius Terrell[/tag] also committed to #UT last night. Another big (6’3″) WR like Harris, Terrell has impressive offer list. 6:31 PM Feb 8th
  • Another top state DT has committed to #UT: Alief’s [tag]DeAires Cotton[/tag]. According to Orangebloods, Cotton and Bible are the state’s top guys. 6:06 PM Feb 8th
  • Horns 4th commit of 2010 is a familiar name: QB [tag]Case McCoy[/tag]. Just like in his bro’s class, #UT likely looking to bring in 2 QBs this yr. 6:02 PM Feb 8th
  • Denton Guyer DT [tag]Taylor Bible[/tag] is the Horns’ 3rd commit. He is Orangebloods’ top DT in the state. Big pickup. #UT 7:32 PM Feb 7th
  • 2nd commit is WR [tag]John Harris[/tag] from Garland. Should be more to come and we’ll have a recap of what is sure to be a big haul tomorrow. #UT 6:30 PM Feb 7th
  • Orangebloods was reporting 2 weeks ago #UT might not take any OL recruits this yr, instead [tag]Trey Hopkins[/tag] is the 1st commit of the 2010 class 6:24 PM Feb 7th
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