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Texas is No. 3

Posted on November 9, 2008 | Comments Off on Texas is No. 3

At least in the BCS, where it counts! The computers continue to love us. For now. Unless Tech loses to Oklahoma on Nov. 22, No. 3 is where the Longhorns will sit through the end of the season. Then, if Florida, as expected, beats Bama, Tech will be No. 1 and Florida will be No. 2 and they will play for the championship in Miami. Then all that No. 3 will be worth will be a bowl game. The only hope, I suppose, would be that Tech would have to play Missouri for the Big 12 championship–and might lose then. But that’s unlikely at the moment. That Missouri could beat Tech, I mean.

UPDATE:  The daily’s Suzanne Halliburton reminds that, if Tech loses one before the end of the season, the Big 12 South team with the highest ranking in the BCS would play for the conference championship–which could be the Longhorns. But, at this point, that’s a big if.

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Texas vs. Baylor

Posted on November 8, 2008 | Comments Off on Texas vs. Baylor

I didn’t take this game seriously, so I forgot about posting on it. The halftime score of 28-14 conceals how well Baylor is playing, particularly their QB Robert Griffin who sure can run and pass. Colt’s two interceptions are not going to help his Heisman campaign. Burnt Orange Nation still has the best fan forum.

UPDATE: Final 45-21 was not surprising. Pity backup Texas QB John Chiles had a good TD run called back for a penalty not of his making. 

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Texas No. 4

Posted on November 2, 2008 | Comments Off on Texas No. 4

For once I can’t argue with the BCS computers, which only dropped Texas to No. 4. I could wish that Tech had risen to No. 1 instead of merely No. 2. Making Alabama No. 1 seems a little silly, considering their win Saturday was over an unranked team. But they’ve got LSU up next, so who knows how long they’ll stay up there. Tech has OK State to contend with. Texas has Baylor, the doormat of the Big 12. Most years.

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DSL problems

Posted on November 2, 2008 | Comments Off on DSL problems

Posting will be minimal, if any, for a while. My DSL modem is on the fritz. AT&T has promised to come Monday and check the line, if not necessarily replace the modem. The thing’s warranty is out, and it seems to be the major difficulty, so I hope they replace it.

If not, I may consider switching ISPs, though that would be a major hassle and AT&T has provided good service up to now. We think a thunderstorm a couple of weeks ago, which knocked out the landline service (which contains the DSL connection) may have been the culprit here. The techs said the line was the victim of a power surge. We were thinking about having the landline disconnected anyhow. We use the cell phones most of the time.

ADDENDUM: Yes, we were disappointed by last night’s Texas loss to Texas Tech. But Tech, a longtime in-state rival, played a great game and deserves to be No. 1, even if the BCS computers don’t agree. The Horns also beat themselves, with too many dropped passes (and one almost-interception), costly penalties, an OL that couldn’t stop Tech’s D, etc. Hope Texas stays in the top five. They’ll be back.

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Smart lady

Posted on October 26, 2008 | Comments Off on Smart lady

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Not only is Sarah a Longhorns fan (apparently), but she knows energy policy:

"Palin’s effort to create the Trans-Canada Alaska gas line — which would provide a vast new trove of natural gas each day to the U.S. — effectively nullifies the emerging gas cartel’s potential impact on America. If OPEC strikes you as a bad group, the new cartel for natural gas, led by Russia and Iran, will be even worse."

Big Media doesn’t have time to report this stuff. They’re too busy concentrating on her shoes.

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Texas vs. OK State

Posted on October 25, 2008 | Comments Off on Texas vs. OK State

In the last few years against the Longhorns, the Cowboys have jumped into the lead in the first half, then fallen apart in the second half. I suspect they will not even get that far in today’s game. Texas is just too good for them this year. That’s my prediction and I’m sticking to it, at least until the half. The only really tough game the Horns have left this season will be Texas Tech next weekend.

UPDATE: Well, I might be a little optimistic, with Texas up only 21-14 at the half. OK State is playing tougher than I expected, but it still would be unusual if they kept it up through the fourth quarter.

FINAL:  Whoa, that was close. Texas wins 28-24. By this standard, Tech will be tough, indeed.

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Cub scout camping

Posted on October 18, 2008 | Comments Off on Cub scout camping

Tonight will be our fourth campout in the woods with Mr. B.’s cub scout den. This time we’ll only be a few miles from the rancho. It’s forecast to be in the high seventies during the day but drop into the upper forties overnight.

I’m bringing two radios, just in case, in order to listen to the Longhorns game. I expect them to beat Missouri, but I want to be sure to hear them do it. Watching it would be nice, but I never bought one of those portable televisions. No, that isn’t true. We had one on the family sloop years ago, but it was stolen. Anyway, where we’re going is in a valley between two hills, so the teevee reception might be poor. If necessary, I’ll hike up the shortest hill to listen to the game. But it probably won’t be.

UPDATE:  It was fun sitting in a camp chair, watching Orion climb the sky and listening to the Longhorns as they thrashed Missouri, 56-31. Next up, Oklahoma State, should be a bit tougher.

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