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Open season on Texas Longhorns

Posted on October 23, 2010 | Comments Off on Open season on Texas Longhorns

Today’s losing 28-21 game with Iowa State (Iowa State!) confirms what has seemed to be true since the UCLA debacle two losses ago: This is the year for your Big 12 football team to avenge themselves against those snooty Texas Longhorns.

Consider this: “Iowa State entered Austin with the worst offense and the worst defense in the Big 12. They hadn’t defeated a ranked opponent on the road in more than 20 years, they had allowed 120 points in blowouts over the last two weeks, and most importantly, they had never beat Texas.”

It’s not just Longhorns QB Garrett Gilbert, who is (for sure) bad enough, but the porous offensive line (hey, get a QB sack for free), the seldom-open receivers, and the now-and-then defense. Coach Mack Brown, who has brought us ten entertaining years of winning teams to adore, is having a terrible 2010. (Even his belly is slack and hanging over his belt.)

Your team might as well have a good year. Next week, it’s Baylor. The “Doormat of The Big 12” has a good chance to beat its old rival. Come prepared, you Bears!

UPDATE:  Even the daily’s usual homers/cheerleaders are really upset.

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Longhorns vs Iowa State

Posted on September 23, 2006 | Comments Off on Longhorns vs Iowa State

Not exactly a doormat, but the Cyclones have never beaten Texas in Big 12 conference play, so there’s no reason to get excited.

"Burnt Orange Nation rolls out the official prediction…seeing a 30-17 win for the Horns. [ESPN’s] Bruce Feldman (subscription required) sees a wider margin of victory, 45-14. He loves the matchup between Texas’ wideouts and Iowa State’s vulnerable secondary. Elsewhere, CFN sees a 41-16 route from Texas."

At 2:30 p.m. CDT, live from Austin on ABC, and the Texas Longhorns Sports Network (KVET 1300 AM, 98.1 FM) we’ll find out.

Meanwhile, enjoy Cedric Golden’s take on Longhorn Tony Hills until it disappears behind the firewall.

UPDATE  30 to 14 Horns at the 4:30 p.m. half, but with a long radar line of red and yellow storms moving southeast, all those spectators look to get wet here before the third quarter’s over. Game was delayed at 5:15 p.m., with the score 37 to 14, because of all the lightning in the area, but rain hardly touched the stadium even as it poured on other parts of the city. When they resumed about an hour later, both teams held each other off until it ended 37 to 14. Upshot was the offense probably should have put up more points to keep the Bowl Championship Series officials happy since IS is unranked. Some minor injuries on offense and defense.

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