TheCheshireCat Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Nothing too bad, but since we perform much better when people doubt us, I hope the players get wind of this. Anything to keep them from being complacent. Texas' Emmanuel Acho: Nebraska is 'nothing that we should be too worried about'11:28 PM CDT on Monday, October 11, 2010 COLUMN by CHUCK CARLTON / The Dallas Morning News ccarlton@dallasnews.com Chuck Carlton Archive | E-mail AUSTIN – In a program that frets when losing twice in two seasons, Texas players spent their bye week coping with two losses in two games. The Longhorns have all but dropped off the college football radar screen both nationally and in the Big 12 after falling to UCLA and Oklahoma. "We've learned that losing is not a good feeling," receiver James Kirkendoll said Monday. The Longhorns are trying to avoid their first three-game losing streak since 1999. "You lose part of yourself when you lose a football game," coach Mack Brown said. "To lose two in two weeks is something we haven't done around here." Nor do the prospects get any better, not having to face No. 5 Nebraska in Lincoln. Unranked and unfamiliar underdogs by 10 points, Texas will be traveling to a state that views it as an evil empire in burnt orange. Many Nebraska fans don't simply want a victory, they want payback for all sorts of real and imagined offenses and slights before exiting to the Big Ten. While Brown may be 12-0 in games following the Red River Rivalry and 7-1 against Nebraska, no one is giving much credence to those numbers. "I haven't heard anybody say that we have a chance," Brown said. The closest thing to a show of swagger and confidence came from junior linebacker Emmanuel Acho. The defense was prepared for anything after two-plus years with Will Muschamp, he said. Did that include Nebraska redshirt freshman quarterback Taylor Martinez, who has rushed for 737 yards in five games and is averaging a first down (10.8 yards) every carry? "It's another game, it's another team, he's another quarterback," Acho said. "It's not about what he does, it's about what we do. He's a good player. I'll leave it at that. "There's nothing – if we play to Texas standards – nothing that we should be too worried about." The bye week was about getting back to the level of play that had disappeared this season. Safety Blake Gideon likened the practices to two-a-days, physical and intense with tackling drills every day. Some players also took advantage to get away, mentally. Quarterback Garrett Gilbert golfed with his father, Gale. Defensive tackle Kheeston Randall crammed for three tests in two days, including a mid-term. Defensive back Aaron Williams, still glum about a muffed punt against Oklahoma, hunted for doves north of Austin. Brown instructed offensive coordinator Greg Davis and defensive counterpart Muschamp to review every third down and red zone play this season. What struck Muschamp was the inconsistency in play. Davis acknowledged he's probably been conservative in his first-half play calls with Gilbert, a sophomore with five career starts. Then again, Nebraska might be the wrong defense to let Gilbert be Gilbert and return to the free-wheeling Spread quarterback who set records at Lake Travis. The Cornhuskers lead the nation in pass efficiency defense and have amassed 11 interceptions. The last time Texas dropped two straight was 2007. The Longhorns still finished 10-3. "I'm not new to this. It's not fun," Brown said. "You pull in tight. It's your family and you go back to work." http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/101210dnspocarlton.2534d50.html Quote Link to comment
TripleOption Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Well, that's the toughest thing I've seen so far, but it wasn't exactly bulletin board material. Everyone's being all nice this week. Even Bo. Check this one out Bo on 00:01. EDIT: And with that gem, I made the travel squad! Quote Link to comment
TexArcher Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Brown instructed offensive coordinator Greg Davis and defensive counterpart Muschamp to review every third down and red zone play this season. I wish Mack would instruct Muschamp to make Davis have an accident instead... Quote Link to comment
Vuren Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Oh, Acho. hey ricky, why don't you beat the ever living shite out of him, break his leg off and beat him to death with it. we know you want to. Quote Link to comment
Hercules Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Oh, Acho. Bless you. Quote Link to comment
brophog Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The media are chopping that thing up and misquoting the kid. Its nothing Bo Pelini doesn't say 14 times every media session. Quote Link to comment
zoogs Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 The media are chopping that thing up and misquoting the kid. Its nothing Bo Pelini doesn't say 14 times every media session. +1 to that! "It's another game, it's another team, he's another quarterback," Acho said. "It's not about what he does, it's about what we do. He's a good player. I'll leave it at that. "There's nothing – if we play to Texas standards – nothing that we should be too worried about." This is the absolute right mindset to have for any player, any team, any game. Believe in what you do, every team is just another opponent you have to take care of business against. Not sure if Bo could even spin that to make it seem like bulletin board material. Revis calling out Moss, now that was bulletin board material. Quote Link to comment
Hercules Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 Honestly, if Nebraska needs bulletin board material to get motivated for this game, something is seriously wrong. Quote Link to comment
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