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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 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 I know that UT Band uniforms look a little outdated, but come on Texas Tech.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.

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!!

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.

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Saturday September 10, 2011

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	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	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	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	aTrubow:  99 degrees at gametime between #ut and #BYU … #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:02 aTrubow

6:04	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	CedGolden:  Surprised Byndom didn’t come up with that ball vs. Apo. #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:13 CedGolden

6:15	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	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	40acressports:  Nolan Brewster in at safety on that previous play. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:15 40acressports

6:15	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	40acressports:  Another 3rd down. Can Texas D get the stop this time? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:16 40acressports

6:16	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Going no huddle trying to get offense started early. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:21 40acressports

6:22	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Brewster in again. Is Adrian Phillips hurt? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:26 40acressports

6:26	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	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	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	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	CedGolden:  @PastorKEDSR Not long if this continues. #Horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:28 CedGolden

6:28	gkketch:  Ten bucks says the Longhorns start this drive inside the 20. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:28 gkketch

6:29	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	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	40acressports:  Welcome back Marquise Goodwin. #UT #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:30 40acressports

6:31	CedGolden:  Marquise Goodwin back in action. 24 kick return. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 CedGolden

6:31	40acressports:  @AndeWall Oh definitely. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 40acressports

6:31	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	gkketch:  Or… just keep playing Fozzy… [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 gkketch

6:31	40acressports:  Malcolm Brown time? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 40acressports

6:31	aTrubow:  No Malcolm Brown, yet. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:31 aTrubow

6:32	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	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	CedGolden:  Garrett Gilbert. Intercepted. Uh oh. #hookem #horns [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:33 CedGolden

6:33	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  @gkketch At least that last failed INT was by a DE. #moralvictories [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:37 40acressports

6:37	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	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	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	aTrubow:  Brown into the game to a bunch of cheers. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:40 aTrubow

6:40	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	40acressports:  I <3 Malcolm Brown. Yay for a first down! #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:41 40acressports

6:41	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	40acressports:  David Ash/DJ Monroe package into the game now. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 40acressports

6:42	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	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	aTrubow:  Sorry, that was Monroe. Not Fozzy. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:42 aTrubow

6:43	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	aTrubow:  And Gilbert back out on the field. #ut #horns [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:43 aTrubow

6:43	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	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	aTrubow:  That might have just sealed Gilbert’s fate. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 aTrubow

6:44	gkketch:  Train wreck. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 gkketch

6:44	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	40acressports:  Tons of time. Gilbert throws to double covered guy. Interception. #UT #poop [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:44 40acressports

6:45	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	gkketch:  The play of the Texas safeties…. meh. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 gkketch

6:52	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	CedGolden:  I want to see more David Ash. #hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 CedGolden

6:52	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	40acressports:  @CedGolden And more Malcolm Brown [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:52 40acressports

6:53	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	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	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	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	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	aTrubow:  Wide open. #BYU touchdown. #horns #hookem #ut [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 6:56 aTrubow

6:58	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	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	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	aTrubow:  Gilbert is back out. ut #horns hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:01 aTrubow

7:02	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	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	aTrubow:  @texaslippy hah. True. True [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:04 aTrubow

7:04	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Huge sack by Ashton Dorsey. Texas needed that one. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:09 40acressports

7:09	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Put in Connor Brewer. What? Oh… crap. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:15 40acressports

7:15	CedGolden:  McCoy in. Now Ash. Now an illegal substitution. What next? [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:15 CedGolden

7:16	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	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	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	gkketch:  Garrett Gilbert just threw an interception for BYU. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:18 gkketch

7:19	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	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	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	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	aTrubow:  @stlouis0 I’m actually taping it. Don’t need to know [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:22 aTrubow

7:22	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Stupid penalties. Interceptions. What year is it again? #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:32 40acressports

7:34	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	aTrubow:  Case McCoy coming out. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 7:59 aTrubow

8:00	aTrubow:  and now Ash. I ‘m confused. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 aTrubow

8:00	gkketch:  Dear Bryan Harsin, D.J. Monroe is pretty good. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 gkketch

8:00	CedGolden:  Gilbert era may be over. McCoy in at QB.#hookem #longhorns #horns [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:00 CedGolden

8:01	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	gkketch:  See. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:01 gkketch

8:02	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	gkketch:  Ahem. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:03 gkketch

8:04	aTrubow:  Cody Johnson in for the touchdown. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 aTrubow

8:04	gkketch:  Game on in Austin. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:04 gkketch

8:04	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  HUGE open field tackle by Carrington Byndom. Great play. #YT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:19 40acressports

8:19	aTrubow:  16-10 BYU after the field goal. #ut #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:19 aTrubow

8:20	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	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	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	aTrubow:  @stlouis0 I’m sure it’s a great atmosphere [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:25 aTrubow

8:26	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	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	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	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	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	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	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	40acressports:  Zero push by the offensive line. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:36 40acressports

8:36	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	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	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	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	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	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	CedGolden:  McCoy to Shipley for 14 yards. Heard that one before… #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:43 CedGolden

8:45	40acressports:  Jaxon Shipley is friggin’ nails. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:45 40acressports

8:45	gkketch:  Jaxon Shipley is the truth. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:45 gkketch

8:47	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	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	aTrubow:  17-16 #ut leads. #horns #hookem [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 8:48 aTrubow

8:48	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	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	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	40acressports:  Quandre Diggs with the pick! #UT defense comes up big again. !UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:05 40acressports

9:05	40acressports:  @tylerjameslee How bout Quentin Jammer’s momma!? Her too! [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:05 40acressports

9:08	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	gkketch:  That just happened. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:08 gkketch

9:09	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	40acressports:  @LonestarMojo Agree. He’ll get better. Still just a baby. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:11 40acressports

9:11	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	40acressports:  Malcolm Brown ladies and gentlemen. #UT [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 40acressports

9:13	gkketch:  McCoy in victory formation. Where have we heard this before? [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 gkketch

9:13	gkketch:  Huge win for the Longhorns. Period. Team grew up a lot tonight. [via Twitter] Saturday September 10, 2011 9:13 gkketch

9:15	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	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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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 Owls.

Start of the Game (15:00) WTH UT Students?! Where were you?! You are not allowed to ask your parents to wash your clothes this Thanksgiving. If you do not show up for the game, there will be consequences.

1st Quarter (10:59) WTH Cody?! I am going to overlook the fourth down and 1 scoring chance that you missed, because you scored on the second fourth and 1 at the 8:45 mark of the quarter. Cody Johnson’s hard running (124 yards) at times plus sound blocking from a young offensive line netted 259 total yards of rushing for the game.

2nd Quarter (13:52) WTH GG?! Great protection coupled with a great throw by Garrett Gilbert (263 yards for the game – no int.) to James Kirkendoll produced a 63 yard touchdown. Great job by the offense and Greg Davis of seizing the moment after the blocked FG attempt by the Longhorn defense.

2nd Quarter (:00) WTH Owls Defense?! You only rush three lineman and when the pass is in the air not one of defensive backs even make an attempt to jump for the ball? Great job by Malcolm Williams in going up and making a play!

3rd Quarter (4:26) WTH Davis?! Since we do not run a scheme offense but instead we try to out talent the opposition. Please Greg Davis put our talent, DJ Monroe, out on the field more. Monroe had two straight back to back first down runs before being replaced. He averaged +7 yards a carry for the game with only 6 touches.

4th Quarter (15:00) WTH Acho?! What a tremendous interception for a 57 yard touchdown by Emmanuel Acho. The touchdown sealed the win for the Horns. Emmanuel has been a warrior playing with a huge brace on his leg. It was also great to see brother Sam running alongside. Sam Acho had a tremendous game with 12 tackles, 3 sacks and a fumble recovery.

4th Quarter (4:13) WTH Longhorn Band?! It was great to see the Longhorn Band enjoying themselves towards the end of the game. Members of the Longhorn Band placed their arms around each other and swayed side to side and then jump up-and-down as they sing their own colorful take on a traditional song “Home on the Range”. The opening line is “Home, home on the range, where the deer and the antelope play with themselves.”

Next up for the Longhorn’s are the A&M Aggies in Austin on November 25th.

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!!

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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.

Start of the Game (15:00) WTH Little Apple?! A whopping 46,734 fans is the most intimidating place in the conference for UT? Seeing the Horns walk down the curved ramp, did they have to go through a turnstile to get onto the field. It’s still hard to believe a team from Manhattan Kansas has such a stranglehold on this team.

1st Quarter (14:07) WTH Defense?! The entire defense needs to be called out giving up such a quick score. It is also disturbing when a backup QB Collin Klein racks up a team high 151 yards of rushing and only 9 yards of passing. You know the run is coming and you cannot stop it?!

1st Quarter (9:28) WTH Mack 1?! I need to call out the gambler who has been quite successful on calling 4th down plays. The Wildcats have one of the worst rushing defenses in the country so the decision is to run a trick play which calls for a 5 yard snap back to the kicker in order to just gain one yard on 4th down.

1st Quarter (5:08) WTH Glee Club?! UT should employ K-State drum major CJ Longabaugh for his motivational speeches. Coming back from commercial, ESPN showed his final home game senior speech to his band members by ending it with “…Let’s finish Right 1, 2, 3!”

1st Quarter (4:04) WTH Kirkendoll?! James Kirkendoll had a good night with 6 catches for 72 yards. But the receiver had a once in a life time blunder when he was called for pass interference while he was run blocking his defender. When it rains it pours…

2nd Quarter (6:52) WTH Mack 2?! Are you trying to tell me that you designed exotics (trick plays) for punter Justin Tucker, but did not have one single play call designed for DJ Monroe. It’s amazing that you try gaining 10 yards by starting off with a reverse which gives way to an option to only get 7 yards. To add insult to injury, the team had a holding penalty that would have wiped out anything remotely positive on that play.

2nd Quarter (3:14) WTH Trey?! I know that you are just a freshman, but Trey Hopkins will have to serve as the poster boy for the failures of the offense line. The biggest pass play of the night (a TD) to James Kirkendoll was wiped out by your holding penalty. ESPN cameras throughout the night captured the UT fans in all of their anguish and disgust.

2nd Quarter (:20) WTH Grape?! One of the many hardships that follow Gilbert Grape (I mean Garrett) is the desire to force a throw. With the Horns on the doorstep of ending its sour first half, Gilbert launches an ill advised pass to the K-State defender Ty Zimmerman in the end zone. Grape will end up dishing out 5 INT’s without a hint of sitting him down to let him clear his head. I hope the coaches were right for leaving him in there for his sake.

3rd Quarter (1:19) WTH Goodwin?! I know that are special teams are not even close to being special. But Marquise Goodwin did not even look like he knew what he was doing when he plowed into the punter to extend K-States drive for their final touchdown of the night. Who is our special team coach!? Mike Tolleson? The same coach that takes care of the defensive tackles needs to work on both job titles this week.

Next up for the Longhorn’s are the Cowboys of Oklahoma State in Austin on November 13th.

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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 Cyclones.

1st Quarter (15:00) WTH Horn Fans?! Forget the 11AM kickoff, your Longhorns come back from an upset (did I say upset?) victory over the Huskers. The students did not come ready, the alumni fan base was not ready and we found out that the team was sure not ready.

1st Quarter (5:23) WTH Defense?! Last week we lauded the efforts of the defense and Coach Blood’s game plan. No game plan this week? The Cyclones put an 80 yard 6:37 minute drive together for the game’s first score.

2nd Quarter (14:05) WTH Hix?! You sure are built like a Longhorn lineman. You just do not have the mental makeup. You’re going to start getting the label of Flozell Adams for all the false start penalties. The penalty erased a touchdown and the Horns had to settle for a field goal. Stupid is…

2nd Quarter (13:01) WTH Williams?! I think it’s a weekly item to call out somebody named Williams. Aaron Williams is trying to get his draft stock higher with multiple duties. Returning punts better not be on his resume again. He failed to fair catch a punt that ended up rolling 74 yards to put the Horns down at the 1.

2nd Quarter (:29) WTH Red Zone?! Greg Davis needs to trick things up or we will never get in the end zone. It looked like the game plan was to out talent the Cyclones. Too bad effort was not added to the plan. Oh yeah, we missed the field goal to end the half.

3rd Quarter (10:55) WTH Monroe?! Either DJ Monroe needs to be kicked off the team for his past transgressions or give him more carries. He touches the ball once and sprints for 10 yards and a first down. Mack if you are trying to teach him a lesson. Give him the ball more. DJ Monroe and Malcolm Williams are the two biggest mysteries on this team.

3rd Quarter (2:42) WTH Vaccaro?! The arrogance by the Horns was clearly evident when Kenny Vaccaro immediately points to Christian Scott after the Cyclones put up a touchdown in the back of the end zone. Kenny points to Christian like it was his fault that the touchdown occurred. This team needs an attitude adjustment.

4th Quarter (3:09) WTH Muschamp?! Coach Blood needs to be called out for his arrogance of putting out his base nickel defensive package when Iowa State is clearly running the ball to drain the clock. The decision to out talent the opposition resulted in the Cyclones getting a crucial first down to salt the game away.

Next up for the Longhorn’s are the 25th ranked Baylor Bears in Austin at 6:00 pm on October 30th.

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!!

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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 Sooners.

WTH?! articles are supposed to be funny or poignant moments in the game. These days almost every mention is for the lack of focus this Longhorn team has shown. The Horns are out of the Top 25 for the first time in over 10 years. As the season progresses please refer back to my “prediction article” to feel a little bit better.

Start of Game (15:00) WTH Sooner Nation?! While signing the national anthem, before the stirring last stanza of this patriotic song, you replace it with “Home of the Sooners.” Isn’t Sooner a description of a cheater than crosses ahead of everyone else to squat on some land? Hey OU fans, I do not think our national anthem needs to be changed.

1st Quarter (14:24) WTH Keenan?! I know that you need to come jacked up to play this game but come on Keenan Robinson you do not need to hit an OU lineman in the back. Stupid is as Stupid does.

1st Quarter (12:23) WTH Oucho?! Sam Acho ridiculous hold/tackle of Demarco Murray was a brain dead move that helped OU continue their drive for an opening touchdown. Stupid is as Stupid does.

1st Quarter (3:46) WTH Monroe?! What an electrifying play by DJ Monroe who covered 60 yards for the first touchdown for the Horns. That run was probably faster than anyone since Doak Walker. Sad part was that DJ had only 3 more touches to finish with 68 yards (UT’s leading rusher?!).

2nd Quarter (7:19) WTH Coaches?! The coaching staff gets into the mental midget category with a substitution penalty on an OU extra point. It did not hurt the Horns, but it just shows how little discipline this team has.

3rd Quarter (8:10) WTH Jones 1?! The first real momentum turner was when Eddie Jones recovers a Landry Jones fumble only to have it called back because Eddie lined up offside. Stupid is as Stupid does.

4th Quarter (13:45) WTH Jeffcoat?! Another great defensive stand is wasted when Jackson Jeffcoat decides to retaliate with a cheap shot on an OU player to extend a drive that is capped by a brilliant tight rope walk down the sidelines by Demarco Murray. Stupid is as….you get the idea.

v4th Quarter (1:35) WTH Jones 2?! Landry Jones almost gives the Longhorns the game with his butter finger routine with a fumble that lands out of bounds on the 6 yard line. Unfortunately, the final blow was Aaron Williams dropping the OU punt that sealed the game for the Sooners.

Next up for the Longhorn’s are the Huskers in Lincoln at 2:30 pm on October 16th.

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 in the Citi BCS National Championship.

I know that this post is over a week late. I needed at least that much time to get some perspective from attending this National Championship game.

Pre Game (Coin Toss) WTH Saban?! Nick Saban, your team wins the coin toss and you decide to take the ball first. The big bad SEC which claims that no one else plays defense but you guys are the ones that decide to go on offense first. Nick, either you’re tremendously cocky or you saw something that the Horns could take advantage of which you felt you needed to put points on the board first.

1st Quarter (13:01) WTH Saban #2?! OK, Nick. I am starting to think you were scared of the Horns offense. You go for a fake punt on your own 20 yard line. baited the punter PJ Fitzgerald to make the pass, but Nick you gave the green light for your players to execute this play. Hey Saban, looks to me your were a little concerned.

1st Quarter (10:54) WTH Moment of the Season?! The Tide’s Marcell Dareus hit was nowhere close to the shots that has taken while on the 40 acres. One of the most irritating stats of the game was this was Dareus’ only recorded tackle of the entire game. The tackle caused a pinched nerve that affected his throwing arm which ended Colt’s storied career. I hear some people complaining that Colt should have never been carrying the ball because he is too important to the team. These same people said leading up to this week that Colt was going to have to run to keep the Tide’s defense off balance. Isn’t hindsight a beautiful thing?

2nd Quarter (:03) WTH Hix?! To top his only tackle of the game Marcell Dareus recorded an interception just before the end of the half (he won the defensive MVP based on this play alone). The frustrating part of the shovel pass was not the drop by . It was the lack of a tackle by offensive lineman who could have held him up for at least a second or two instead of trying to barrel roll him down.

3rd Quarter (12:05) WTH Gold Streaker?! The gold masked man with a website on the back of his shirt wanted to interrupt the football game to protest… the BCS. I believe all universities need to be on look out for more masked streakers who want a playoff system.

3rd Quarter (:45) WTH Pass Catchers?! I have made this statement for a second consecutive game. This young group of receivers needed to come up big in this game even more so since Garrett Gilbert went in to replace Colt. Malcolm Williams’ finger tip touch of the football in the end zone would have brought UT within a single score before the start of the fourth quarter. Dan Buckner had a crucial drop early in the game until he made a solid catch in the endzone for a two point conversion. We need all the receivers including the newest recruits, Darius White and Demarco Cobbs, to help out a developing quarterback like Garrett next year. (Who knew these words would mean so much more with the dismissal of wide receivers Brandon Collins and Dan Buckner)

4th Quarter (3:14) WTH Mack Magic?! I thought of these words when Garrett took over the ball at the seven yard line. After the Longhorn faithful thought the game was over when Colt went down, the UT side of the Rose Bowl was stoked about a possible tie or go ahead score. Just a few seconds later, Alabama’s Eryck Anders recorded their only sack of the game which caused Garrett to fumble and end any momentum. I do need to point out that the OL protection got better towards the end of the game even after losing All-Big 12 center .

4th Quarter (1:48) WTH Saban #3?! With the score 31-21 in favor of Alabama, Nick Saban cemented himself as a red a** going in for a meaningless score. His own player, Javier Arenas, who intercepted the ball and fell to the ground instead of trying to score, showed more respect that Saban. Operating from the victory formation with only one timeout left on the Texas sideline would have ended the game. To use basketball terminology, instead of dribbling out the clock, Saban decided to dunk the ball over his opponent. I subscribe to the fact that the defense is the one responsible for stopping the other team from scoring. But when you can take a knee that will end the game with your team hoisting the ball in victory, that is the ultimate ending for a championship team.

Thanks for following my WTH articles throughout the football 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 Baylor Bears.

A family tradition: Sam Acho forced the 5th Acho fumble of the season. (Image: MB-TF)

Pregame WTH Floyd Casey?! Our game should be called the Battle of the Brazos (nod to the Red River Rivalry) since the fans were split right down the middle at the 50 yard line with UT fans taking up half the stadium. Should Baylor football still get their cut of the Big XII money pot with their contribution to stadium attendances?

1st Half WTH Fox Sports?! Please talk to the Texas coaches before you broadcast another game. The television truck kept asking for replays or studio updates that caused us to miss many of the Longhorns up tempo offensive plays. Heck, they even missed on (1st Qt. 9:30) Tre’ Newton’s 45 yard touchdown run for a game update. I guess replays are more important than live plays.

1st Quarter (7:38) WTH McCoy?! please leave the Baylor fans alone. You made a good decision to throw away the football on broken play. But your pass ear holed a young Baylor band girl. I am surprised Colt you even hit a fan with the attendance that was announced (44,372).

1st Quarter (7:34 & 6:46) WTH Novak?! Referee Scott Novak and his crew screwed up on back to back unsportsmanlike penalties for taunting on the Baylor defense. Both calls were horrible since Baylor was trying to stay motivated against the second ranked team in the country down by 21 points. Thanks Scott for legislating out enthusiasm at a college football game.

2nd Quarter (1:28) WTH Chykie?! A great forced fumble by which caused the ball to roll around in the end zone. had the ball in his hands but could not come up with the touchdown recovery. Oh well, Chykie had a great game by leading the team in tackles with 8 and had a bone jarring sack. WTH Shout Out to who had 2 sacks and was constantly in the Baylor backfield.

3rd Quarter WTH Beebe?! Big XII Commissioner Dan Beebe was brought in for filler time in the booth during the 2nd half of the game. Dan thought the current BCS system needed a little tweaking with adding the strength of schedule, but shot down the idea of a playoff or a plus 1 system to determine the championship. Maybe we need to add the conference commissioners with the university presidents who do not get it when nearly everyone wants some sort of playoff.

Next Day WTH Monroe?! I know that we have all done some stupid stuff. I hope that D.J. Monroe’s lack of poor judgment (DWI arrest) does not end a great start to a college career. I’m all for second chances to those who deserve it.

WTH Shout Out?! Thanks to the fans at Bucky’s Big Red Tailgate Company who hosted this Longhorn at the Wisconsin Badger game against Michigan. You guys truly know how to throw a tailgate party and take care of a Texas fan in Madison.

Next up for the Longhorn’s is the final home game of the season against the Jayhawks at 7pm Nov. 21st.

During this week’s Monday press conference Texas head coach discusses the events of DJ Monroe’s arrest, the fact that he went out after bed check, and also what the next steps will be.

(via Statesman)

Just a freshman, DJ Monroe already has two kick returns for touchdowns. (Image: Zimbio)

It wasn’t all good news for the Texas football team over the weekend. Kick returner and running back was arrested early Sunday morning in Hays County and charged with driving while intoxicated. Monroe, a redshirt freshman from Angleton, is only 20 years old.

On Sunday evening Texas head coach announced that Monroe had been suspended indefinitely and released the following statement on the arrest:

“We’re disappointed anytime one of our players is accused of wrongdoing. We’re aware of the situation involving DJ Monroe. We have talked to DJ and his family and have decided to suspend him indefinitely, pending the completion of the legal process.”

Depending on the circumstances, previous DWI arrests have led to suspensions ranging from one to three games. My guess is Monroe will get the stiffer penalty and be forced to sit out through the end of the regular season and Big 12 Championship game. He would then be able to return for the team’s bowl appearance.

We all make mistakes and while DWI is a very serious offense, the Texas fanbase should be patient to wait for the full details before condemning Monroe. He will almost assuredly get a second chance and hopefully he will learn from this mistake and grow from it. From a team standpoint, they’ll put back on kickoffs now so there should not be any drop off in that department. Hopefully, for a team hitting on all cylinders and with an eye towards a national title something like this does not become a distraction.