Texas Tech @ Houston

[F18mustang]

Thoughts after tonight?

Crowd won't be a factor....100k to 30k is quite the jump.

[wesaxman34]

Tech will run away with this by the 2nd half. I saw the OSU/Houston game, and Houston is really good - we are better, though.

[su4c]

No poll?

My thoughts don't change after tonight... I knew Tech was not some horrid rebuilding team, they can compete. Should still be a good game.

I have no predictions for the score, only that this will be a game in the neighborhood of 5 hours, and Houston will win.

[Katytigers74]

tech wins in a very high scoring game

[BDB]

tceh is a top 15 team. houston is a top 20.

i think tceh has the better defense, in this one.

tceh by 10.

[F18mustang]

No poll?

My thoughts don't change after tonight... I knew Tech was not some horrid rebuilding team, they can compete. Should still be a good game.

I have no predictions for the score, only that this will be a game in the neighborhood of 5 hours, and Houston will win.

Ill tell DADA to add one asap.

[su4c]

Ill tell DADA to add one asap.

I guess Super Moderator doesn't wear his cape on weekends.

[F18mustang]

I guess Super Moderator doesn't wear his cape on weekends.

Ive been trying to catch him on facebook. I guess Ill have to pm...;)

[Mr. Rod]

Tech's D looked good in the first half. They are definetly a talented bunch. Im rooting for UH though. I'll be attending next semester. Hopefully they can pull it out. We shall see.

[Dawg Fan]

Houston has done a great job with their program. I thought when Briles left they would go back to mediocrity but they have really shined. I think Tech will win but it will be entertaining, to say the least.

[twcpfan1]

Ill tell DADA to add one asap.

You can add it yourself if you are the thread starter. Just go to thread tools. It's there.

[F18mustang]

You can add it yourself if you are the thread starter. Just go to thread tools. It's there.

Nice

[twcpfan1]

Nice

Good deal. Just fyi you can also make it a public poll if you want to see who votes for who. Just click on the option to do it. Not sure if you can go back and do it after you've already submitted the poll. I don't think so.

[F18mustang]

Good deal. Just fyi you can also make it a public poll if you want to see who votes for who. Just click on the option to do it. Not sure if you can go back and do it after you've already submitted the poll. I don't think so.

I guess I skipped over that. Oh well.

[lonny23]

1. Tech will win and this is easy. Both teams have great offenses, but Tech has a lot better defense.
2. This game is SUPER tough for me and I started thinking about it as soon as the OSU game was over. It's like kissing your sister and out of 3 things that could happen in Austin, 1 of the 2 happened that would make me feel this way. If Texas had blown out Tech, I would've openly root for Houston in this game because I hate to see them lose and blow their shot at a BCS bowl. As it is, a Tech win in Austin would've meant they needed to win these other 3 tough road games and take care of business at home. Now we have a situation where Tech played well losing a road game and still controls their own destiny for a BCS bowl. I hate to see either team lose and will be happy for the winner either way.

[yankee]

tceh is a top 15 team. houston is a top 20.

i think tceh has the better defense, in this one.

tceh by 10.

all we got for a week was how improved okie lite's defense was.....well, the rest is history. ;)


but i actually do agree with you...texas is no georgia, and tech had several backups in all night due to injuries. i still expect this to be a high scoring game, but i think the tech defense makes some key stops late in the game.

[JOH]

Last night, Tech definitely showed that they're not rebuilding- they're reloading. Still, I can't help but be impressed by Houston thus far. Their defense showed ability against OSU, and I think they'll be able to do so again with Tech, though not to the same extent, and the offense speaks for itself. Maybe a high scoring game, but I see Houston coming out of this one with a W.

[lonny23]

Last night, Tech definitely showed that they're not rebuilding- they're reloading. Still, I can't help but be impressed by Houston thus far. Their defense showed ability against OSU, and I think they'll be able to do so again with Tech, though not to the same extent, and the offense speaks for itself. Maybe a high scoring game, but I see Houston coming out of this one with a W.
The key to me with the Houston D is they gave up more yards in Game 1 than Tech did to their scrubs and OSU got more yards on UH than Tech gave up to Texas.

[su4c]

Line right now is -1 Houston, but it's still bouncing around.

[vtwinwilly]

Houston is coming off a bye week. Tech is still icing their bruises from a tough game with Texas. Houston exploits this and comes out on top.

[Dawg Fan]

Tech by 17

[lonny23]

Houston is coming off a bye week. Tech is still icing their bruises from a tough game with Texas. Houston exploits this and comes out on top.Bye weeks just as often are bad for teams for these reasons:

1. You get rust.
2. If you come off of a big win, you sometimes coast too much in the next game.
3. Bye weeks are good if you need rest for injuries.

[Stands junky]

I'm like Houston in this one..

[country club]

Line right now is -1 Houston, but it's still bouncing around.

Cougs are still the Favorite........in Vegas.

[TXFOOSBALL]

Cougs are still the Favorite........in Vegas.

I put $100 on Tech, but I hope I lose my money.

[vtwinwilly]

Bye weeks just as often are bad for teams for these reasons:

1. You get rust.
2. If you come off of a big win, you sometimes coast too much in the next game.
3. Bye weeks are good if you need rest for injuries.
Point taken... but I still would rather have the Cougars going into this game rested up, instead of beat up.

I think Coach Sumlin will make sure they don't do to much coasting. He said he was going to give the players until Tuesday after the OSU game to enjoy the win, but after that it's all focused on the next one (Tech). While it's impossible to know what's really in the players heads, the interviews I've read lead me to believe they're very focus on one thing... beating Tech!

[Dawg Fan]

I think they got their surprise win at Okie State. Tech will be ready for them and will show them how the spread offense really works.

[F18mustang]

I think they got their surprise win at Okie State. Tech will be ready for them and will show them how the spread offense really works.

Dana Holgorson was at Tech before he was at CoogHS. Their offense is schematically the same as ours, just more motion involved.

It will be about execution on offense and who can play the best defense, which I know Tech can.

[chhspantherfan]

Dana Holgorson was at Tech before he was at CoogHS. Their offense is schematically the same as ours, just more motion involved.

It will be about execution on offense and who can play the best defense, which I know Tech can.

Sorry, cameraboy. OkieSt playmakers are better that tt playmakers. Houston in a laugher.

[F18mustang]

Sorry, cameraboy. OkieSt playmakers are better that tt playmakers. Houston in a laugher.

Obviously Okie Lite made plays to win, because they have ultimate playmakers. You may be still looking to the loss of Crab and Harrell as our downfall once again. Lyle and Detron can't wait to introduce themselves to you.

Plus, our offense isn't usually about make big time plays. Thats not what Leach aims for. Don't get me wrong, if it happens we will more than gladly take it, but Leach loves to systematically (:rolleyes:) move the ball down the field no matter how many play makers we have. Execution, score, execution, score.

Houston's run D is ranked 97th so far this season, so we may be able to get a solid run game going which would make the offense even more potent.

There is more to it than just playmaking.

[chhspantherfan]

Obviously Okie Lite made plays to win, because they have ultimate playmakers. You may be still looking to the loss of Crab and Harrell as our downfall once again. Lyle and Detron can't wait to introduce themselves to you.

Plus, our offense isn't usually about make big time plays. Thats not what Leach aims for. Don't get me wrong, if it happens we will more than gladly take it, but Leach loves to systematically (:rolleyes:) move the ball down the field no matter how many play makers we have. Execution, score, execution, score.

Houston's run D is ranked 97th so far this season, so we may be able to get a solid run game going which would make the offense even more potent.

There is more to it than just playmaking.


you got that right !!!


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/1213/ncf_i_sumlin_400.jpg

[F18mustang]

you got that right !!!


http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2008/1213/ncf_i_sumlin_400.jpg

He could attribute most of his success to Dana Holgorson.

[chhspantherfan]

He could attribute most of his success to Dana Holgorson.

no disrespect to Coach Holgorson, but it takes more than coordinating to run a program. Coach Sumlin is a difference maker and those players have bought in. and we are not talking about second tier talent. Houston has tremendous athletes on both sides of the ball.

disclaimer- I am not a UH grad nor a fan. After watching the OSU game, it was very clear that they are to be reckoned with. With a bye and the oppty to down another B12 team, they will be healthy and hungry. While, you would even agree, tt will have a little hangover from Austin.

[F18mustang]

no disrespect to Coach Holgorson, but it takes more than coordinating to run a program. Coach Sumlin is a difference maker and those players have bought in. and we are not talking about second tier talent. Houston has tremendous athletes on both sides of the ball.

disclaimer- I am not a UH grad nor a fan. After watching the OSU game, it was very clear that they are to be reckoned with. With a bye and the oppty to down another B12 team, they will be healthy and hungry. While, you would even agree, tt will have a little hangover from Austin.

Sorry, but what has looked more attractive to recruits recently? Texas Tech or Houston? Don't get me wrong, Houston has athletes, but Tech will have the same pound for pound and some even better.

Tech won't be on a hangover. They have looked so pissed in practice and more intense than I have ever seen them. I have faith in the team that they will do great and put Houston back in their place. Didn't we come to the conclusion that Okie Lite is way overrated?

[chhspantherfan]

Sorry, but what has looked more attractive to recruits recently? Texas Tech or Houston? Don't get me wrong, Houston has athletes, but Tech will have the same pound for pound and some even better.

Tech won't be on a hangover. They have looked so pissed in practice and more intense than I have ever seen them. I have faith in the team that they will do great and put Houston back in their place. Didn't we come to the conclusion that Okie Lite is way overrated?

try telling that to Georgia ;)

[F18mustang]

try telling that to Georgia ;)

Hasn't Georgia struggled this year? Its hard replacing two 1st rounders, even Farmer could attest.

[su4c]

I seriously doubt this game is as one-sided as a lot of you think. My only fear is that UH comes out flat because of the bye week, but if they're firing on all cylinders, there's no way I see Tech winning this game (definitely not by double digits at least).

[lonny23]

I seriously doubt this game is as one-sided as a lot of you think. My only fear is that UH comes out flat because of the bye week, but if they're firing on all cylinders, there's no way I see Tech winning this game (definitely not by double digits at least).
Tech is going to win the game by double digits. They're just better. I know some will say "You're just a Tech fan." No, I'm not JUST a Tech fan. I've been an Air Force fan for over 20 years and a Cougar fan for over 30 years. My uncle played at UH and they were my favorite team for many years.

I like Sumlin a lot, but he's not as good as Leach. Houston has quite a bit of skill, but it's not spread on both sides of the ball as much as Tech. We all know Tech has better facilities and more money and recruits better.

[DragonBand06]

I've only seen Houston play, and I hate to say this, but I'll take Tech by doubles. However, if Tech doesn't show up like Okie St. didn't, Houston could pull another upset.

[HUM398]

He could attribute most of his success to Dana Holgorson.

That is the stupidest post i have read in this thread thus far, and their have been some really stinkers.

Sumlin is a VERY good coach that has a high intensity level when running his program. He is also an offensive mastermind as well....

His Success is attributed to him identifying what will work with the situation he has. They have assembled a team, staff and a scheme that is going to be very productive as long as he is there.

Cougar High by 14pts.

[HUM398]

Tech is going to win the game by double digits. They're just better. I know some will say "You're just a Tech fan." No, I'm not JUST a Tech fan. I've been an Air Force fan for over 20 years and a Cougar fan for over 30 years. My uncle played at UH and they were my favorite team for many years.

I like Sumlin a lot, but he's not as good as Leach. Houston has quite a bit of skill, but it's not spread on both sides of the ball as much as Tech. We all know Tech has better facilities and more money and recruits better.

In your estimation Leach is better then Mack, Stoops, Myer, Kiffen, Briles (and offensively this guy blows everyone off the list), Les Miles, Nick Saban, Pete Carrol....need i continue?

Sumlin is a better Head Coach......offensive mind, maybe not....But he hired a hell of a OC.

[wesaxman34]

I won't say anything more than this...can't wait until Saturday. :)

[E-Vol-ution]

Houston has improved tremendously on offense and the defense is better also. Tech is worse on offense and defense.
Cougars by 10................

[vtwinwilly]

I won't say anything more than this...can't wait until Saturday. :)
Yeah... I'd say this horse has been about beat to death. Time to take it out on the field and see what happens.

If Tech wins, they get all the props.:notworthy

If they don't :D!

Go Coogs!

[Mr. Rod]

go coogs!!!

[cougardude]

Go Cougars!! Beat Tech!!

[Pearland 06]

I like Sumlin a lot, but he's not as good as Leach. Houston has quite a bit of skill, but it's not spread on both sides of the ball as much as Tech. We all know Tech has better facilities and more money and recruits better.

Excellent analysis. This will make the difference come game time. :rolleyes:

The real difference: Keenum >> Potts


GO COOGS!

[twcpfan1]

Excellent analysis. This will make the difference come game time. :rolleyes:

The real difference: Keenum >> Potts


GO COOGS!

is the game on tv?

the texas game? a&m?

what channel and what time if so?

[F18mustang]

Excellent analysis. This will make the difference come game time. :rolleyes:

The real difference: Keenum >> Potts


GO COOGS!

Our defense>>>>Your defense.

[su4c]

is the game on tv?

the texas game? a&m?

what channel and what time if so?

It's on ESPN2 at 8:15 (UH game that is)

[BDB]

vtwinwilly & f18 seem to be making some broad posts in this thread.

i say losing team losses posting rights for a week? which one of you 2 is that confident?

[F18mustang]

vtwinwilly & f18 seem to be making some broad posts in this thread.

i say losing team losses posting rights for a week? which one of you 2 is that confident?

What did Texas do disrupt our offense? They got pressure on Potts.
Those mighty Houston pass rushers won't...

[JBT]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2jba32f.jpg

Nice job.

Caption read: "HAHA!! That's what they get for parking their trashy truck on our lot!!"

At least it's only body paint..

Wreck 'Em Tech!!!

[F18mustang]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2jba32f.jpg

Nice job.

Caption read: "HAHA!! That's what they get for parking their trashy truck on our lot!!"

At least it's only body paint..

Wreck 'Em Tech!!!

They don't know how to handle success. Then again, they won't have to after tonight.

[NSMustangProud]

http://i36.tinypic.com/2jba32f.jpg

Nice job.

Caption read: "HAHA!! That's what they get for parking their trashy truck on our lot!!"

At least it's only body paint..

Wreck 'Em Tech!!!



I love it.....guess I should root for my alumni even though the Texas game was the only one I cared about beating Tech!

Go Coogs!

[abileneeagles311]

i think tech will win by a td or two... but i'm really just excited to see the abilene qb's

[NSMustangProud]

i think tech will win by a td or two... but i'm really just excited to see the abilene qb's

I have a great picture of Potts on my desktop laying flat on his back after a hit in the Texas game last week....I can send it to ya.....I'm just kidding!!!!

My husband and inlaws are all from Lubbock and are all big Tech fans....hubby was in Lubbock last weekend so I downloaded the pic of Potts flat on the ground and didn't say a word....when he opened the laptop after arriving home that's what popped up....needless to say he didn't laugh!

[F18mustang]

Houston, we have a problem. We're crashing back to Earth.

[Firebird]

Houston dodged a huge bullet there. But they are exhausted. That last drive TTU really pushed them around.

[twcpfan1]

crap. cougar high could not punch it in.

[Firebird]

It was huge there to hold Cougar High to a FG. I fully expect TTU to come back the other way. Huge drop that saved the TD.

This board is dead.

[pied]

How much did Leach pay for that?

[Firebird]

What a crock. I never want to hear TTU gripe about refs again. You don't call that type of call in this game.

[twcpfan1]

How much did Leach pay for that?



Refs screwing Houston. Typical.

They'd have to be to go looking for a call like that.

[F18mustang]

http://smiliesftw.com/x/metallicblue.gif.:rolleyes:

[Firebird]

Refs screwing Houston. Typical.

Red Raider Mafia got to em before the game.

[F18mustang]

Red Raider Mafia got to em before the game.

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_2H3G4C5T6s0/SWJHcRskG9I/AAAAAAAAB4A/jH9n7CsOudk/s400/corn+tortilla+stack.jpg
http://itp.nyu.edu/physcomp/uploads/battery_alkaline.jpg

TYVM.

[twcpfan1]

Red Raider Mafia got to em before the game.

They would have had to for the refs to go looking for a call like that.

[Firebird]

They would have had to for the refs to go looking for a call like that.

That was ticky-tack stuff. I can't believe it got called.

Baron Batch is bowling over people right now. A good thing because Potts is off.

[F18mustang]

That was ticky-tack stuff. I can't believe it got called.

Baron Batch is bowling over people right now. A good thing because Potts is off.

Potts is playing like he did against North Dak. Good thing Batch stepped it up. He needed a game like this.

[Firebird]

Batch is a player, plays much larger than his size......


HUGE stop by Cougar High.....should have handed off to Batch.

[pied]

Refs couldn't help you there Potts.

[Firebird]

Announcers are saying that it should of been a TD because of no whistle...I prefer to think they're just apologizing for that terrible call earlier. Forward momentum clearly stopped.

[svhorns]

Refs screwing Houston. Typical.

They'd have to be to go looking for a call like that.

Why is it that the losing team is always the one getting screwed by the refs...?

[pied]

Announcers are saying that it should of been a TD because of no whistle...I prefer to think they're just apologizing for that terrible call earlier. Forward momentum clearly stopped.



Sounds off, kids/wife sleeping

[Firebird]

Why is it that the losing team is always the one getting screwed by the refs...?

Please turn on sarcasm detector. What fanbase is famous for griping about refs?

[Firebird]

Very heads up play by the DB. Could clinch the game.

[twcpfan1]

Pity about the INT.

This would have been big for the City of Houston. No pro franchise to get excited about here.

Ok D came through. Let's go Houston.

[svhorns]

Please turn on sarcasm detector. What fanbase is famous for griping about refs?

Rhetorical question I'm sure.

[Firebird]

Good punt there, but I am actually a bit surprised that the Pirate didn't swing his sword and go for it.....

Regardless what happens, TTU will know it's been in a ball game. Good game, glad I am catching the 2nd half.

[twcpfan1]

Ok.

D came through. Let's go Houston

[Dawg Fan]

Announcers are saying that it should of been a TD because of no whistle...I prefer to think they're just apologizing for that terrible call earlier. Forward momentum clearly stopped.

what they should apologize for is that touchdown they gave houston in the 1st qtr. worst call ever

[F18mustang]

Potts has made so many mistake....Frustrating as hell!

[Dawg Fan]

I am not impressed with Potts at all. He makes bad decisions and throws into double coverage too much. I thought he was smarter than that.:(

[Firebird]

Keenum is revved up....I wonder if he's feeling nerves, cause those were two bad passes.

Great run, though.

[pied]

football = fun

[Firebird]

What a fantastic game. Doesn't get much better. Much credit to both teams no matter how it ends, they both came to win.

[svhorns]

Well this game is pretty interesting.

[svhorns]

Keenum is revved up....I wonder if he's feeling nerves, cause those were two bad passes.

Great run, though.

Look at the way he bounces when he drops back... has he been doing that all game?

[Firebird]

Look at the way he bounces when he drops back... has he been doing that all game.

I just noticed it right now. Didn't watch the first half. His last couple were on target, though.

[pied]

4 yards likely looks far...

[pied]

4 yards likely looks far...

dumb post

[Firebird]

Does TT have another moment like Harrell--Crab against UT in them?

[svhorns]

TD Houston!

wow bcs bowl?

[twcpfan1]

too much time


no timeouts for tech though

[Firebird]

TD Houston!

wow bcs bowl?

Gotta keep Tech out of FG range for 50 seconds though.

[twcpfan1]

TD Houston!

wow bcs bowl?

not yet

47 seconds. eternity for tech

[Firebird]

About as good as you can hope for with the KO.....

Still plenty of time for TTU though. Time to gutcheck if you are a Coug.

[Firebird]

Don't understand that call.

[pied]

60 yard fg?

[JagFan]

This game is killing me.

[Firebird]

Another shot for TTU.

[pied]

wow

[Firebird]

Huge win for the Cougars. Great effort by Tech. Nothing to be ashamed of, this is a good team.

[JagFan]

Well spit:( Gotta give it to Houston. What a game!

[svhorns]

4-0 against ranked teams under Coach Sumlin. Wow.

[twcpfan1]

Down goes Tech.

Good game

Great for UH. The city needed that.

[F18mustang]

Two hard fought losses. Lets get pissed and run the table.

Wow UH, rushing the field and you're the ranked opponent. Thats a first.

[Dawg Fan]

a screen pass.....really? with no time outs and 40 seconds left in the game...Leach is a dumbas* and they deserved to lose this game. The call on 4th and goal from the one was one of the dumbest calls. Nobody looks for a qb sneak there. Tech may not make a bowl game this year if they continue to underachieve. I thought their defense would be better this year also:(

[JagFan]

Two hard fought losses. Lets get pissed and run the table.
Wow UH, rushing the field and you're the ranked opponent. Thats a first.

That would be nice.

I wondered why they were rushing the field. I guess they are just happy.

[NeverIsNow]

Tough break, Raiders. Good effort, and I thought you guys had it won when it was 21-10. UofH is pretty darn good this year. Exciting game to watch, but Tech will bounce back with a few more manageable games coming up.

[Firebird]

Two hard fought losses. Lets get pissed and run the table.

Wow UH, rushing the field and you're the ranked opponent. Thats a first.

This is still probably the biggest win on their home field since the SWC broke up. Let them have their moment, they didn't get to rush at Boone Pickens. If I were a UH grad, I'd be whooping it up. It's a compliment to Tech that they rate that kind of celebration.

[twcpfan1]

That would be nice.

I wondered why they were rushing the field. I guess they are just happy.

Are you people serious?

Do you remember the last time UH football program was relevant?

Cut them some slack. Good Lord.

[Firebird]

a screen pass.....really? with no time outs and 40 seconds left in the game...Leach is a dumbas* and they deserved to lose this game. The call on 4th and goal from the one was one of the dumbest calls. Nobody looks for a qb sneak there. Tech may not make a bowl game this year if they continue to underachieve. I thought their defense would be better this year also:(

I wonder if part of that wasn't Potts. Leach gives his QBs quite a bit of freedom. Terrible clock management.

This is still a scary Tech team, and the Big XII isn't the power everyone thought they were. They can easily shoot for a ten win season this year.

[JOH]

Two hard fought losses. Lets get pissed and run the table.

Wow UH, rushing the field and you're the ranked opponent. Thats a first.

You call that a field rush? :D

Everyone (probably you included) thought UH would lose, and in what was a hard fought and emotional game. Class is at the bottom of the list in Houston tonight.

Best of luck to Texas Tech in their up-coming games, they played hard, though I think they really could have one if not for 1-2 key bad play calls.

Go Coogs.

[Firebird]

Are you people serious?

Do you remember the last time UH football program was relevant?

Cut them some slack. Good Lord.

Like I said, this is the biggest game that they have won in Houston since the SWC broke up. And it's a compliment to Tech that they rate a field rush....let people celebrate.

[Firebird]

You call that a field rush? :D

Everyone (probably you included) thought UH would lose, and in what was a hard fought and emotional game. Class is at the bottom of the list in Houston tonight.

Best of luck to Texas Tech in their up-coming games, they played hard, though I think they really could have one if not for 1-2 key bad play calls.

Go Coogs.

Texas Tech is well known for handling wins with class. You have to understand that they aren't used to this kind of football hooliganism up in Lubbock, they are pretty button down and stoic.

[F18mustang]

Lack of Execution was the biggest factor on offense. If we we're playing on all cylinders we would have scored at least four more touchdowns. UH's D was less than desirable. Potts needs to learn how to manage a game and make better decisions. D was worn down as the game progressed, credit that to UH's offense. They moved the ball and although they didn't play perfect, they played well enough.

Bounce back Raider and kick *** the rest of the year. Lets be a different team from here on out.

[JagFan]

Are you people serious?

Do you remember the last time UH football program was relevant?

Cut them some slack. Good Lord.

I simply wondered why they rushed the field. Nobody said they shouldn't. I also said they must be happy. So yes I am serious. Just an observation no slight intended. They played their hearts out and deserved to win.

[JOH]

Lack of Execution was the biggest factor on offense. If we we're playing on all cylinders we would have scored at least four more touchdowns. UH's D was less than desirable. Potts needs to learn how to manage a game and make better decisions. D was worn down as the game progressed, credit that to UH's offense. They moved the ball and although they didn't play perfect, they played well enough.

Bounce back Raider and kick *** the rest of the year. Lets be a different team from here on out.

Why didn't Leach see it fit to run the ball more? That D-line was being dominated. I think that Tech's D played very well, better than previously estimated, but the offense left much to be desired. They just didn't click, and UH took advantage. Still, a good game by Tech, no reason to cry about it. A win is a win and a loss is a loss, and be ready by next week.

[F18mustang]

The good news? We rushed the ball. That adds a lot to the offense.

[twcpfan1]

I simply wondered why they rushed the field. Nobody said they shouldn't. I also said they must be happy. So yes I am serious. Just an observation no slight intended. They played their hearts out and deserved to win.

My apologies. I misinterpreted your post.

[twcpfan1]

Texas Tech is well known for handling wins with class. You have to understand that they aren't used to this kind of football hooliganism up in Lubbock, they are pretty button down and stoic.

Almost Wimbledon like :D

[F18mustang]

Why didn't Leach see it fit to run the ball more? That D-line was being dominated. I think that Tech's D played very well, better than previously estimated, but the offense left much to be desired. They just didn't click, and UH took advantage. Still, a good game by Tech, no reason to cry about it. A win is a win and a loss is a loss, and be ready by next week.

Not sure. Maybe he wanted Potts to get in a rhythm....?

[F18mustang]

Almost Wimbledon like :D

Tell me, does Duracell hurt worse than Energizer? This is valuable information....

[twcpfan1]

Tell me, does Duracell hurt worse than Energizer? This is valuable information....

You seem upset.

In all seriousness. Can Tech still make a BCS bowl?

[JOH]

Not sure. Maybe he wanted Potts to get in a rhythm....?

IMO What he needs to do is get Batch and Whats-his-name into a rhythm, build some confidence, otherwise you can look at games with 300+ passing yards and maybe 50-100 rushing.

[HUM398]

IMO What he needs to do is get Batch and Whats-his-name into a rhythm, build some confidence, otherwise you can look at games with 300+ passing yards and maybe 50-100 rushing.

Im not really a fan of the tarheels.

[F18mustang]

You seem upset.

In all seriousness. Can Tech still make a BCS bowl?

Not really. That was actually in good nature. I was trying to make a funny. ;)

Obviously not. If we run the table it will be Either Alamo, Cotton, or Holiday.

[Firebird]

You seem upset.

In all seriousness. Can Tech still make a BCS bowl?

If Tech wins out, and if UT falls to OU and one other team in a huge upset then my eight ball says "highly likely." If TTU simply wins out and UT goes to the MNC, then we have an interesting situation. Tech might sneak in as the 2nd Big XII choice, as OU would have two losses and Tech would own the head to head. So it's possible.

But Tech has to win out, regardless, and I don't know if that happens. There's still several games on the schedule they CAN lose. Not to say they will.

[F18mustang]

IMO What he needs to do is get Batch and Whats-his-name into a rhythm, build some confidence, otherwise you can look at games with 300+ passing yards and maybe 50-100 rushing.

300+ yard passing and 100+ yards rushing would win us most games. I'd be ok with that.

[Firebird]

Not really. That was actually in good nature. I was trying to make a funny. ;)

Obviously not. If we run the table it will be Either Alamo, Cotton, or Holiday.

Nope...you can still win the Big XII South outright, then the Big XII so long as you win out and UT goes down to OU and one other team. You basically need your second favorite team to be whoever is playing UT from here on out. Hope that OSU or A&M trip them up. Not likely, but stranger things have happened.

[hshs]

UH ran 94 plays. You won't win many times when your opponent runs 94 plays.

A very weird game on the whole. It felt like Tech was in control all game but UH dominated statistically in almost every way but penalties. Great win for the coogs.

Interesting that they are 4-0 against ranked teams under Sumlin. That means they lost 5 games last year to unranked opponents. Including following up a 70-30 effort against ranked Tulsa with a bad loss to Rice. Hopefully they can win the ones they are supposed to the rest of the way.

[HUM398]

300+ yard passing and 100+ yards rushing would win us most games. I'd be ok with that.

Of course you would, you're a tceh fan...

[F18mustang]

If Tech wins out, and if UT falls to OU and one other team in a huge upset then my eight ball says "highly likely." If TTU simply wins out, then we have an interesting situation. Tech might sneak in, as OU would have two losses and Tech would own the head to head. So it's possible.

But Tech has to win out, regardless, and I don't know if that happens. There's still several games on the schedule they CAN lose. Not to say they will.

If we play like we did tonight we will go 7-5. :(

[F18mustang]

Of course you would, you're a tceh fan...

Colt doesn't get over 300 yards passing most of the time. But then again, you're Texas. 39-33 didn't happen now. (Harrell-36/53 474 and two TD. 105 rush yards as a team)

[Firebird]

If we play like we did tonight we will go 7-5. :(

Of course, the other way to look at it is to say there's not a game on their schedule the CAN'T win.:)

[F18mustang]

Of course, the other way to look at it is to say there's not a game on their schedule the CAN'T win.:)

We're two different teams right now. We're either the team that played like **** against a D2 school or the team who puts up 41 points in one half.

[Firebird]

We're two different teams right now. We're either the team that played like **** against a D2 school or the team who puts up 41 points in one half.

NDSU is FCS (formerly IAA) not D2. Abilene Christian is D2....and is probably better than NDSU. :)

[F18mustang]

NDSU is FCS (formerly IAA) not D2. Abilene Christian is D2....and is probably better than NDSU. :)

Same difference. ACU would kill UND.

[Firebird]

Same difference. ACU would kill UND.

Did you play ND or NDSU? ND is usually a pretty stout FCS team...

[F18mustang]

Did you play ND or NDSU? ND is usually a pretty stout FCS team...

We played UND out grand forks. They we're 6-4 a year ago and lost a lot. NDSU is the one who beat Minny recently.

[Slim-Rob]

Two hard fought losses. Lets get pissed and run the table.

Wow UH, rushing the field and you're the ranked opponent. Thats a first.

^^^sore loser. Sorry UH won another game against another good team (yes Tech is good) let them have their moment

a screen pass.....really? with no time outs and 40 seconds left in the game...Leach is a dumbas* and they deserved to lose this game. The call on 4th and goal from the one was one of the dumbest calls. Nobody looks for a qb sneak there. Tech may not make a bowl game this year if they continue to underachieve. I thought their defense would be better this year also:(

Honestly if you watched the whole game, UH offensive play calling was MUCH worse than Techs throughout much of the game. Sorry, the field goals shouldn't have been kicked, and there were a few others I'm sure they will watch in film and go WTF?

I wonder if part of that wasn't Potts. Leach gives his QBs quite a bit of freedom. Terrible clock management.

This is still a scary Tech team, and the Big XII isn't the power everyone thought they were. They can easily shoot for a ten win season this year.

Clock management, like UH at the end of the second half? :laugh

[RocklandDragon]

1...damn...point.

:Censor:

SAVE YOUR TIMEOUTS TECH!!!!

Used two of them on Defense and Houston still scored on each drive!

Then wasted one in the red zone and got NO points!

NONE!

Damn it! Second, third and fourth down were running plays. Why not use one of them for a fake handoff and pass?

Eric Stephens....please hold onto the ball. I know he's just a freshman and he'll make some mistakes, but damn it, that killed a great drive by Tech. I think Houston got three points off of that turnover. Stephens, I think will be a good player, but he can't be holding it with one arm with all those defenders around him.

I won't mention the last 45 seconds of the game, because the little screen got me bitter about the whole game.

Of course, it would have been okay if Tech had a timeout.

:Censor:

This game just got me a little peeved. Tech couldn't put Houston away.

Houston earned this victory. They did. They got a chance to make the game-winning Touchdown and they did so. Did they drive down the field for what...85 yards!

They stopped Tech when they needed to. Not just the goal line stand, but making Tech punt to stifle the offensive momentum of the Red Raiders.

Houston made Tech pay for not capitalizing in the red-zone.

Just...a frustrating end for me. This would have been a great win for Tech and it didn't happen.

:(

[RedRage00]

This was a pretty awesome game.

I say let the coog fans celebrate. They deserve it. Tech may not be ranked this season but they were last season. I think they said 1991 was the last time UH was ranked so this is a big deal to them.

[cougmantx]

1...damn...point.

:Censor:

SAVE YOUR TIMEOUTS TECH!!!!

Used two of them on Defense and Houston still scored on each drive!

Then wasted one in the red zone and got NO points!

NONE!

Damn it! Second, third and fourth down were running plays. Why not use one of them for a fake handoff and pass?

Eric Stephens....please hold onto the ball. I know he's just a freshman and he'll make some mistakes, but damn it, that killed a great drive by Tech. I think Houston got three points off of that turnover. Stephens, I think will be a good player, but he can't be holding it with one arm with all those defenders around him.

I won't mention the last 45 seconds of the game, because the little screen got me bitter about the whole game.

Of course, it would have been okay if Tech had a timeout.

:Censor:

This game just got me a little peeved. Tech couldn't put Houston away.

Houston earned this victory. They did. They got a chance to make the game-winning Touchdown and they did so. Did they drive down the field for what...85 yards!
They stopped Tech when they needed to. Not just the goal line stand, but making Tech punt to stifle the offensive momentum of the Red Raiders.

Houston made Tech pay for not capitalizing in the red-zone.

Just...a frustrating end for me. This would have been a great win for Tech and it didn't happen.

:(

Actually the last drive of Houston's was 99.5 yards.

[okt0ber]

If we play like we did tonight we will go 7-5. :(

Nah... I say you lose to OU, MAYBE Ok Lite, but that one will be good.

3 or 4 losses total seems realistic to me.

[JBT]

Down goes Tech.

Good game

Great for UH. The city needed that.


Yeah, that's without a doubt.

I'm cool with them rushing the field. I know they felt like how we felt with Texas... granted their ranked and we're not, so that was interesting, but this was huge for them. So it's cool, kind of like a compliment to us plus they're having their moment and whatnot. (This also means other fans can stop talking about how "unclassy" we were when we rushed the field last season... I'm specifically pointing out the many UT friends I have who can't and won't get over it. It's football, we're in college. Big effing deal. If it's a big win, let them have their moment... it doesn't happen all the time. Life is about experiences so obviously rushing the field after a huge victory is one.) I wish we had won but you win some, you lose some - at least it wasn't another conference game.

Anyway, I wasn't very impressed by Tech especially the offensive line. We have to get some sort of rhythm going or something (running game wasn't too shabby) but our two losses have definitely been hard fought ones. Better luck next time I suppose.

Wreck 'em. :)

[E-Vol-ution]

I always felt Houston was going to win this game but some of the mistakes they made sure had me wondering if they were going to blow it.

[Dawg Fan]

Actually the last drive of Houston's was 99.5 yards.

great post:rolleyes:

[F18mustang]

Actually the last drive of Houston's was 99.5 yards.

The drive that they got the FG started on the Texas Tech's 1. The drive that they won the game on started on Texas Tech's 15.

[cougardude]

The drive that they got the FG started on the Texas Tech's 1. The drive that they won the game on started on Texas Tech's 15.


Houston's final scoring drive was a 92-yard drive that took 5:07. ;)

[yankee]

actually, after looking at the tape...it looks like houston drove 96.293 yards...to be exact.

[SLC]

1. Tech will win and this is easy. Both teams have great offenses, but Tech has a lot better defense.
2. This game is SUPER tough for me and I started thinking about it as soon as the OSU game was over. It's like kissing your sister and out of 3 things that could happen in Austin, 1 of the 2 happened that would make me feel this way. If Texas had blown out Tech, I would've openly root for Houston in this game because I hate to see them lose and blow their shot at a BCS bowl. As it is, a Tech win in Austin would've meant they needed to win these other 3 tough road games and take care of business at home. Now we have a situation where Tech played well losing a road game and still controls their own destiny for a BCS bowl. I hate to see either team lose and will be happy for the winner either way.


You were saying?:D

[lonny23]

Not really. That was actually in good nature. I was trying to make a funny. ;)

Obviously not. If we run the table it will be Either Alamo, Cotton, or Holiday.
If Tech runs the table, they'll be in a BCS bowl provided Mizzou isn't a 1-loss team or less.

[lonny23]

This was a pretty awesome game.

I say let the coog fans celebrate. They deserve it. Tech may not be ranked this season but they were last season. I think they said 1991 was the last time UH was ranked so this is a big deal to them.
1. I attended the last game UH won as a ranked team. It was Sep 91 and they beat Louisiana Tech 73-3 and I got in free and it cost my dad $3 because it was Military Appreciation Day.
2. I was in Tech School here in Wichita Falls and took a day of leave to attend the game.
3. The next week was when Miami pounded UH and exposed the Run and Shoot in the Orange Bowl.
4. Houston also lost the following game and wasn't ranked again until this year.

[lonny23]

You were saying?:D
Hey, I was wrong. Houston played well enough to beat them.

I hate it anytime that Tech, Houston, and Air Force play each other because somebody has to lose.

[cougardude]

If Tech runs the table, they'll be in a BCS bowl provided Mizzou isn't a 1-loss team or less.

And that's a big IF! ;)

[tayb]

If Tech runs the table, they'll be in a BCS bowl provided Mizzou isn't a 1-loss team or less.

Tech will have to run the table + get help in order to make a BCS game. The ball is no longer in Tech's court. Running the table does not guarantee Tech anything. Texas would have to lose two conference games. That's a pretty humongous "if" anyways with games left against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Tech will have to win the Big XII to make a BCS game, they will not get an at-large bid.

[dada]

1. I attended the last game UH won as a ranked team. It was Sep 91 and they beat Louisiana Tech 73-3 and I got in free and it cost my dad $3 because it was Military Appreciation Day.
2. I was in Tech School here in Wichita Falls and took a day of leave to attend the game.
3. The next week was when Miami pounded UH and exposed the Run and Shoot in the Orange Bowl.
4. Houston also lost the following game and wasn't ranked again until this year.

Where they #1 going into the Miami game? What I remember about the Miami game was that the game was a blowout....Houston finally scored late in the 4th and the WR got a taunting foul called...lol

[SLC]

Tech will have to run the table + get help in order to make a BCS game. The ball is no longer in Tech's court. Running the table does not guarantee Tech anything. Texas would have to lose two conference games. That's a pretty humongous "if" anyways with games left against Oklahoma and Oklahoma State. Tech will have to win the Big XII to make a BCS game, they will not get an at-large bid.


I'm thinking they will at least lose two of these 3...

At Nebraska.

OU at home.

At Okie Lite.


4 losses (maybe 5) isn't going to get you a BCS bowl.

[F18mustang]

I'm thinking they will at least lose two of these 3...

At Nebraska.

OU at home.

At Okie Lite.


4 losses (maybe 5) isn't going to get you a BCS bowl.

There isn't a game on the schedule we can't win. However, there are some that we could just as easily lose. Its all about which TT team comes out that day...

[SLC]

There isn't a game on the schedule we can't win. However, there are some that we could just as easily lose. Its all about which TT team comes out that day...


So, lets say the best Tech team shows up on 11-21-09, how much do you think Tech wins that game by?

[F18mustang]

So, lets say the best Tech team shows up on 11-21-09, how much do you think Tech wins that game by?

Thats tough to say because of Bradford. With Bradford, the same as 07. Without, 2 TDs. This is the student body's "game" so to speak. Blackout, Raiderville, etc....

[yankee]

Thats tough to say because of Bradford. With Bradford, the same as 07. Without, 2 TDs. This is the student body's "game" so to speak. Blackout, Raiderville, etc....

lol.

[F18mustang]

lol.

We win those games. :)

[BDB]

lol.

me 2

[Firebird]

we've won three of those games. :)

fify

[lonny23]

Where they #1 going into the Miami game? What I remember about the Miami game was that the game was a blowout....Houston finally scored late in the 4th and the WR got a taunting foul called...lol
Pre-Season 12th (AP)
Sep 2 10th (Beat Louisiana Tech 73-3)
Sep 9 10th (Lost to Miami 40-10 on the 12th in a Thursday Night Game)
Sep 16 21st (Lost to Illinois 51-10 and fell out the next week)

My lasting memory from the Miami game was two-fold:

1. All the comparisons in the Dallas papers about how Houston might be about to do what Miami did in the 80's just crumbled on national TV. There was no national power from a major metro area. Houston didn't break out onto the scene again like the mid-60's to 80's run that I got to catch the end of and also blew the next game and stayed down until the 96 season, but that was also short-lived. Houston didn't rebound truly until Briles showed up.

2. As far as the game went, Miami had too much speed and Houston's receivers couldn't get YAC's like they usually did.

[dada]

Pre-Season 12th (AP)
Sep 2 10th (Beat Louisiana Tech 73-3)
Sep 9 10th (Lost to Miami 40-10 on the 12th in a Thursday Night Game)
Sep 16 21st (Lost to Illinois 51-10 and fell out the next week)

My lasting memory from the Miami game was two-fold:

1. All the comparisons in the Dallas papers about how Houston might be about to do what Miami did in the 80's just crumbled on national TV. There was no national power from a major metro area. Houston didn't break out onto the scene again like the mid-60's to 80's run that I got to catch the end of and also blew the next game and stayed down until the 96 season, but that was also short-lived. Houston didn't rebound truly until Briles showed up.

2. As far as the game went, Miami had too much speed and Houston's receivers couldn't get YAC's like they usually did.

Ahhhh...the Fighting Illini....5'8 QB Jason Verduzco TORCHED them(Not really 5'8 but he was short)
Thanks for the memories Lonny...lol:(

[lonny23]

Ahhhh...the Fighting Illini....5'8 QB Jason Verduzco TORCHED them(Not really 5'8 but he was short)
Thanks for the memories Lonny...lol:(
Man, I just want a finisher.

I'll never forget how I thought the 1990 Cougars would win a national title, but those hopes ended on a Saturday night in Austin. That was the same day that the Washington Huskies lost their national champion hopes with a loss at UCLA. I was fortunate enough to be in Anchorage for the 1991 championship run for the Huskies and flew from Seattle to Anchorage as the Husky fans were flying to Lincoln for the big game that was the springboard for the title. I had been a Husky fan since 1980 and it was great being there and seeing/hearing all the games and the radio shows for those 3 years. The Huskies had let me down before as they were #1 most of the year in 1984 until losing at USC.

Obviously, it hurt a lot when Tech lost at OU last year and that brings us to 2009. I just want the Coogs to run the table and I've had enough bad luck with this team. I saw the Notre Dame Cotton Bowl in 1979 when Montana brought 'em back in -40 wind chill weather. Thankfully, Houston came back on Nebraska in 1980 in the Cotton Bowl. I saw the 3 Final Fours that Guy Lewis lost in 1982-1984. I just need the Coogs to finish in 2009 unlike anything I've ever seen because I don't give the same credit to Track and Golf titles!:D

[dada]

So, I'm listening to local sports radio here and Houston and they brought up a good point. Even if UH ran the table....they would be lucky to make a BCS game....National title is not an option. So, to make their case for a BCS game....they will need "Style" points. Does Coach Sumlin run up the score every time he's in position to?

[su4c]

So, I'm listening to local sports radio here and Houston and they brought up a good point. Even if UH ran the table....they would be lucky to make a BCS game....National title is not an option. So, to make their case for a BCS game....they will need "Style" points. Does Coach Sumlin run up the score every time he's in position to?

I don't think it will change anything in the voters' eyes... we're Houston, we're supposed to score a lot of points, and doing it against C-USA competition won't sway anybody. Boise gets credit for doing it against WAC competition because they've proven themselves against better teams, Houston won't get the benefit of the doubt.

UH is gonna need TCU and Boise to drop one... or play real bad against a sorry team, to jump them.

[dada]

I don't think it will change anything in the voters' eyes... we're Houston, we're supposed to score a lot of points, and doing it against C-USA competition won't sway anybody. Boise gets credit for doing it against WAC competition because they've proven themselves against better teams, Houston won't get the benefit of the doubt.

UH is gonna need TCU and Boise to drop one... or play real bad against a sorry team, to jump them.

Yeah....TCU SHOULD run the table also.

[su4c]

Yeah....TCU SHOULD run the table also.

True, although TCU has more opportunities to slip up (@BYU, Utah, @Air Force) than Boise. Outside Tulsa, nothing short of Kellen Moore going down will stop the Broncos it would seem... either way the ball is not in Houston's court.

[lonny23]

True, although TCU has more opportunities to slip up (@BYU, Utah, @Air Force) than Boise. Outside Tulsa, nothing short of Kellen Moore going down will stop the Broncos it would seem... either way the ball is not in Houston's court.
I don't think TCU should run the table. They have a good chance to lose at Air Force and should lose at BYU and that says nothing about maybe losing to Utah. In the case of Boise, their best chances to lose are at Tulsa and Hawaii.

As far as worrying about the Coogs moving up, it's going to happen and happen fast if they keep winning. If everybody above the Coogs loses their tough games in the next 3 weeks, UH could be up to #1 in the AP and #2 in the Coaches Poll after October 17th. I know not everybody will lose, but:

Florida might lose at LSU
Somebody has to lose Texas/Oklahoma
Alabama might lose at Ole Miss
LSU might lose at Georgia
Boise sure enough can lose at Tulsa or Hawaii
Virginia Tech plays at Georgia Tech
USC plays at Cal
OU also plays at Miami, FL

I don't think it will happen, but Indiana is better and might even have a chance hosting Ohio State

Cincinnati plays at South Florida
TCU plays at Air Force next week
Oklahoma State plays at Texas A&M and Missouri
Georgia plays at Tennessee

Those are all games in the next 3 weeks and Houston will keep moving up if they take care of business. It will also help the Coogs if they beat Mississippi State on the road.

[dada]

Sumlin is on Jim Rome...says he did some research last season and found that their were 101 D1-guys within 60 miles of the UH campus.

[pied]

Sumlin is on Jim Rome...says he did some research last season and found that their were 101 D1-guys within 60 miles of the UH campus.

85 man roster for UH and Rice should take care of that pretty easy, right? 170 D1 within a lot less than 60 miles.

[dada]

85 man roster for UH and Rice should take care of that pretty easy, right? 170 D1 within a lot less than 60 miles.

High school prospects.

[lonny23]

Sumlin is on Jim Rome...says he did some research last season and found that their were 101 D1-guys within 60 miles of the UH campus.
I still say no:

Houston
Rice
TCU
SMU

in Big 12 to horde Houston and DFW recruits.

[dada]

On another note, one of the three missing helmets returned.

[su4c]

On another note, one of the three missing helmets returned.

If they're not gonna return the other two... I hope they put em in a trophy case or on the mantle at the house, and they don't pop up on Ebay.