TxHoops Posted September 8, 2014 Report Posted September 8, 2014 But aggies never leave a game early. This issue has had me thinking. I stayed to the bitter, and I do mean BITTER, end. Everyone with me was ready to leave once the game got out of hand but I insisted we stay. "ALWAYS stay until after 'The Eyes of Texas' at the end!" But I got to thinking. Why should any of us feel obligated to stay? No matter how hard we cheered, byu kept driving in the 2h. The offense remained futile. It was simply awful. I pay $100 a piece for 4 tickets for the games. A ridiculous amount I don't care to disclose for the "privilege" to buy those lower level, side-field tickets. And I spend 3.5 hours of my life watching a game that is turning my stomach. I love my alma mater. I always have, always will. They will stink it up the rest of the season and I will spend my hard earned money buying the tickets again next year. I have had some Unbelieveable times with my family and friends at Longhorn games. Seeing Vince hoist the trophy in Pasadena was bliss. But am I responsible to stay watching a game that is truly painful for me? Life is short. Would I have been happier back at the hotel after the game enjoying a cocktail? Hell yes. I'm not sure what I will do next time. I am certainly contemplating changing my position on the matter. At some point, the coaches/players need to put an effort on the field that is worthy of the fans' emotional investment. Quote
Roper84 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Posted September 8, 2014 This issue has had me thinking. I stayed to the bitter, and I do mean BITTER, end. Everyone with me was ready to leave once the game got out of hand but I insisted we stay. "ALWAYS stay until after 'The Eyes of Texas' at the end!" But I got to thinking. Why should any of us feel obligated to stay? No matter how hard we cheered, byu kept driving in the 2h. The offense remained futile. It was simply awful. I pay $100 a piece for 4 tickets for the games. A ridiculous amount I don't care to disclose for the "privilege" to buy those lower level, side-field tickets. And I spend 3.5 hours of my life watching a game that is turning my stomach. I love my alma mater. I always have, always will. They will stink it up the rest of the season and I will spend my hard earned money buying the tickets again next year. I have had some Unbelieveable times with my family and friends at Longhorn games. Seeing Vince hoist the trophy in Pasadena was bliss. But am I responsible to stay watching a game that is truly painful for me? Life is short. Would I have been happier back at the hotel after the game enjoying a cocktail? Hell yes. I'm not sure what I will do next time. I am certainly contemplating changing my position on the matter. At some point, the coaches/players need to put an effort on the field that is worthy of the fans' emotional investment. That my friend was a Great Post. Cliche' I know, but I do know how you feel. I sat through Fran and Sherman era and many a time I was asking myself on the drive up and back.....why? Hang in there. For all the Crap I dish out to the Horns, I mean it when I say: It will get better. Your love for your University will be there win or lose and you can be thankful for that. TxHoops 1 Quote
OldTimer Posted September 8, 2014 Report Posted September 8, 2014 This issue has had me thinking. I stayed to the bitter, and I do mean BITTER, end. Everyone with me was ready to leave once the game got out of hand but I insisted we stay. "ALWAYS stay until after 'The Eyes of Texas' at the end!" But I got to thinking. Why should any of us feel obligated to stay? No matter how hard we cheered, byu kept driving in the 2h. The offense remained futile. It was simply awful. I pay $100 a piece for 4 tickets for the games. A ridiculous amount I don't care to disclose for the "privilege" to buy those lower level, side-field tickets. And I spend 3.5 hours of my life watching a game that is turning my stomach. I love my alma mater. I always have, always will. They will stink it up the rest of the season and I will spend my hard earned money buying the tickets again next year. I have had some Unbelieveable times with my family and friends at Longhorn games. Seeing Vince hoist the trophy in Pasadena was bliss. But am I responsible to stay watching a game that is truly painful for me? Life is short. Would I have been happier back at the hotel after the game enjoying a cocktail? Hell yes. I'm not sure what I will do next time. I am certainly contemplating changing my position on the matter. At some point, the coaches/players need to put an effort on the field that is worthy of the fans' emotional investment. Now you may be understanding why some of us Aggie's - and I am talking about me in general - get thin skinned when the current Aggie teams and coaches are being trashed by some. I like Roper84 have set through many a game and many a season where you had to wonder "would it get any better". I agree - Texas will be back. My hope is that Texas and Texas A&M can find and stay on the high road and we can see these "discussion" about our teams as each is looking for and expected to compete for the NC year in and year out. TxHoops and Roper84 2 Quote
AggiesAreWe Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 I admit, I left early last Saturday night. As soon as Aggie band was done, my wife and I headed for the exits. Of course it was 31-3 at half and it was already 10:30pm due to the 2 hour and 15 minute delay for kickoff. Our hotel room was in Huntsville and we wanted to grab a bite to eat on the way to hotel. Didn't feel like getting to hotel at 2am. If only had Lamar put up more of a fight......... ;) :D Quote
horndawg Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 I admit, I left early last Saturday night. As soon as Aggie band was done, my wife and I headed for the exits. Of course it was 31-3 at half and it was already 10:30pm due to the 2 hour and 15 minute delay for kickoff. Our hotel room was in Huntsville and we wanted to grab a bite to eat on the way to hotel. Didn't feel like getting to hotel at 2am. If only had Lamar put up more of a fight......... ;) :D 2%er!!! You should have eaten one of those chicken fried heart attack hot dogs! Ok I'm done yelling. I know the feeling you guys are going through, but at least you don't have Fran calling options to the short side of the field on 3rd down and whatever. Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 2%er!!! You should have eaten one of those chicken fried heart attack hot dogs! Ok I'm done yelling. I know the feeling you guys are going through, but at least you don't have Fran calling options to the short side of the field on 3rd down and whatever. As for Fran, I do. So nice we hired him twice. Quote
TxHoops Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 On the upside, the DL played well. Barring injury, Malcolm Brown (the DT) will have a very nice career on Sundays. He's a beast. And I thought Swoopes was much better than advertised (granted his advertisement was "turd in a punch bowl"). However, if you ever doubted the importance of an OL, watch Texas play and then watch A&M play. Obviously, that's not the only area to account for the difference in performances but it's a pretty big start. And by big I mean ginormous. Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 Josh Turner has been reinstated. http://longhornscoop.com/josh-turner-reinstated/ Quote
horndawg Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 He getting away from the long black train? Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 He getting away from the long black train? After a loss like that, you get out of your feelings. Charlie the Kind Hearted. Quote
TxHoops Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 I wonder if he's starting to feel forgiving toward our two OTs... Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 I wonder if he's starting to feel forgiving toward our two OTs... Not this week. Quote
AggiesAreWe Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 Not this week. But they are back practicing with the team. I wonder if AD Patterson had anything to do with the "change of heart"? Mr. Buddy Garrity 1 Quote
PhatMack19 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 But they are back practicing with the team. I wonder if AD Patterson had anything to do with the "change of heart"? Core values only apply to 3rd stringers... Quote
Bigdog Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 The game as explained by Grover from Sesame Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UeQZUJ_PKA Quote
TxHoops Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 They are suspended indefinitely. What they are being required to do to be reinstated will take at least a month, or so I am told. Quote
whatnamecanipick Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 Yeah I normally do (at work) but for some reason my home computer does not post the quote - must be in the settings - and I am by not means a computer guru. Will work on that in the future. Thank You There was a post is technical issues about quotes. Quote
Peppermint Patty Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 Core values only apply to 3rd stringers... 3rd stringers and walk-ons tend to follow the rules. Quote
whatnamecanipick Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 Core values only apply to 3rd stringers... This applies at Texas A&M, not at The University of Texas Quote
whatnamecanipick Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 But they are back practicing with the team. I wonder if AD Patterson had anything to do with the "change of heart"? What do you think? http://bleacherreport.com/tb/ddVsN?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-longhorns-football Quote
Roper84 Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 What do you think? http://bleacherreport.com/tb/ddVsN?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-longhorns-football I 'think' he made those comments before the BYU game. Quote
whatnamecanipick Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Posted September 9, 2014 I 'think' he made those comments before the BYU game. An AD supporting his Coach does not change his support, because of the outcome of one game. Again this game is more a reflection of the Mack Brown regime. Check back in year three. How about that selection committee? Quote
OldTimer Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 What do you think? http://bleacherreport.com/tb/ddVsN?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=texas-longhorns-football Good to have the support of the AD - However, I think that Strong has a pass this year due to the overall situation - But I do not think for an instant that if the recruiting does not pick up and next year the team struggles as well (this is based on the assumption that this turns out to be a long year for the Horns) Strong may just not get to the three year mark. Texas and its fans expectations are much larger than most colleges. Quote
TxHoops Posted September 9, 2014 Report Posted September 9, 2014 Good to have the support of the AD - However, I think that Strong has a pass this year due to the overall situation - But I do not think for an instant that if the recruiting does not pick up and next year the team struggles as well (this is based on the assumption that this turns out to be a long year for the Horns) Strong may just not get to the three year mark. Texas and its fans expectations are much larger than most colleges. Spot on post IMO. Quote
PhatMack19 Posted September 10, 2014 Report Posted September 10, 2014 I dvr'd the game and am just sitting down to watch it. This should be fun. Quote
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