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Why SEC runs through Texas: Itâs not Kirby Smartâs coaching
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Why SEC runs through Texas: Itâs not Kirby Smartâs coaching
ATLANTA â Kirby Smart is âthe best coach in all of footballâ according to SEC Network star Peter Burns, but the road runs through Texas this season.
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The road runs through Texas because Texas has the money to entice players to sign on the dotted line. I think we can expect more of this in the future, until caps are put on NIL and other deals, especially a freshmen max payout. Right now, Texas is watching who Georgia recruits and recruits the same player. Then, when the recruit picks Georgia, a big bag comes down the pike and BAM the recruit defects to Texas. It's not that Texas necessarily wants or needs the player, it's to ensure Georgia doesn't get them. It's like the nuclear arms race between the former Soviet Union and the United States. I have 25 nukes and I'm never going to use them: however, I'm going to have more nukes than you—just in case… NIL and "pay for play" have ruined College Sports.
Not suprising that headline was 1st spoken by an espn CLOWN on the SEC network.It DOES NOT run through texas..they have not won anything in the SEC other than regular season, and a couple of playoff games. No titles whatsoever, SEC or National. When, or if that ever happens, then you can start printing articles stating the road runs through texas, and stop crowing them the king of the conference when they have proven NOTHING to this point, except maybe being overrated. Until they actually win at least a SEC title, they're nothing more than a good SEC team.
Well, Texas took our lunch money four times in the last two weeks, up from three, with Cooper committing to the Longhorns. Looks like they will be loaded in the years to come. They're doing some serious shopping—and it ain't coming off the clearance rack at TJ Maxx!
They got money, but we beat them twice. They will buy players, but will it win them a championship? They had two superstar QB's and got beat twice. A bought players isn't a dedicated player.
Will it translate to texas finally beating UGA on the field where it matters though?
Too much hype on Manning at this point. We've never seen him in real action against a competitive team. Yes, Texas probably should be favored to win the SEC going into the season, but we'll see once the rubber meets the road. I'd feel better about the Dawgs' chances if we had an elite running game and a tested OL (my biggest concerns currently). I will be surprised if Gunner doesn't play better than people expect. A lot will depend on how well his supporting cast does. If they fail to do a good job then he may fail too.
Much as I hate to say it, I think Alabama is being overlooked. They appear to have an easier schedule than UGA or UT. They have the one tough road game in Athens, but even if they lose that they are still likely in the SECCG. Texas and UGA could easily have a couple of losses by SECCG time. Deboer has more than enough talent, and he likely improves his team in year two imo.
could be a significant drop off at QB though
"God is great, beer is good, and people are crazy" if they don't think losing so many of these top shelf players to Texas and other schools will hurt the Dawgs in the very near future. I wish Kirby and staff would keep doing what they are doing, but also secretly choose two or three targets that they will not be out bid for.
Manning being the Heisman favorite is BS. He hasn't played enough for anyone to know what he is capable of yet the sports media machine has proclaimed him the favorite because of his name.
concur - will be interesting to see how Ty Simpson works out, they seem to always reload no matter the position.
If not, give it another year & they’ll run their HC out of town like they have most others. Don’t think they will put up with more losses like Vandy.
Last year was a tough one for them, hope DeBoer has some brick proof windows - those people don’t play over there - see Bill Curry.
Time will tell, but I thought he was a bad hire.
To those thinking all you need to do, is get the best players money can buy....I would say.…Buyer Beware. Top grade talent alone, does not equal maximum wins. Just ask USC & whatshisname. Lol
Imo...Talent and Athleticism are just part of the Championship equation. You've still gotta cross the "T's" and dot the "I's", with respect to Coaching, Character, Intelligence & Heart....not to mention the player's commitment to the game. I.e., does the player love the game, back.
Although, Texas and Oregon attempt to recruit, generally, the same player-type, with basically the same skill sets that UGA recruits. Neither, has managed to find the same success on Defense....cause Kirby's Heroes on the defensive side of the ball are coached up, bought-in and connected, from day-1. Or....they transfer out. Lol
Lol....I can't wait for some of these know-it-all pundits to have their anti-Bulldog prognostications broken off in their hindparts, this season. They never learn.
From my vantage point....this could be Kirby's best team ever. Offensively....as well as Defense & Special Teams. If I'm right....this will be a better football team, than either, the '21 or '22 version....mainly, because the offense is gonna be pretty close to the 2012 Bulldog Offense. Only, better. Much better!
Go get em Red! Sic' em.
Wait a minute!....Doesn't Texas play in Athens this year? I'd say, the keys to the SECC, still reside in Athens. You want em...you gotta take em.
This Burns character doesn't seem to know what the heck he's talking about. Or...he's just trying to make a splash by making an unpopular pick.
Texas is still the SEC Rookie, as far as UGA is concerned. The Dawgs put em in their corner, last year....and Burns has no business, trying to let em out, without earning it. Why give Texas a pass on last year's TWO LOSSES.
Lol.…Burns speaks with a forked tongue. Out of one side of his mouth, he says the train runs through Texas. Out of the other side of his mouth...UGA is the SEC Gold Standard...and the SEC is the CFB Gold Standard.
5th in the SEC!!??...C'mon...How in the world, do these wingnuts think Kirby will allow that kind of backsliding from his Dawgs.
If they think the quarterback position is gonna mean that much of a difference,...they've been drinking their own kool-aid and wallowing in their own hype, on that Manning kid.
Well.…I got news for em.…Stockton is every bit as good as Manning, with roughly, an equal amount of experience. The biggest difference there...is, Stockton's experience came mostly in the Post-Season...in a high stress environment...under less than ideal conditions [injuries].
As far as the effects of all the CFB/NCAA changes, over the last 5 years....I'm sure, CKS has been planning for this CFB metamorphosis, for a few years, now. I trust his plan. It involves hard work and hard coaching.
Imo...There are no shortcuts to greatness. Not even money can buy THAT....else, the Earth would be overrun with great people doing great things. Lol
Go get em Big Red....knock their horns off and wipe their ass...before you chow down on some Longhorn. Lol.
Man!!!! This is gonna be one helluva game. Duel in the dirt as well as the sky. No doubt, we'll know who the better Team & QB are at the end of this one. Defense & Special Teams, will be the difference. Now....who do you think will win, again...there Burnsy. Lol
UGA takes care of business between the Hedges and goes undefeated at home highly likely they play for the SEC title. Bama and Texas have to come through Athens... The key will be the offensive line to establish the run game ..........
👍...yep. Agree. There are a lot of keys to this game...and, Kirby's Heroes hold most of em. Including the Trophy for last year's SECCG. Lol.