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Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:07 pm
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:07 pm
that doesn't mean you can't enjoy the ride. I know you guys get kind of hung up on the trophies. I like them too.
My former professor and fighter pilot said there's two kinds of pilots: "The quick and the dead." He was right. But sports are not life and death. Well, not usually.
But the Texas maiden voyage through the SEC has been been special.
"But you didn't win anything!!!"
You're right, but now we are playing better than anyone in the country and it feels pretty damn good. We caught a wave and I'm not jumping off.
We've had the unique pleasure of watching Texas play as the #1 Team in Football and #1 Team in Baseball in the same year. As a representative of the vaunted SEC! SEC! SEC!
Did you have that on your Bingo card? When was the last time you could say the same? Ever?
I've been wanting to go to a game in Michigan since the 60's and never had a reason to go until this year. Best away game experience I've ever had. My 30+ year old kids went to Dallas with me to watch #1 Texas embarrass Oklahoma. Bucket list kinda thing for me because my kids were with me.
The Football team was expected to do well, but not well enough to play for the SEC Championship. Nope, that was never going to happen. We were a missed FG from winning then and 10 yards away from playing for the National Championship. We lost to Georgia & Ohio State. No shame in that. They had better teams.
The Baseball team was expected to be middle of the pack in the SEC; last week we had 2 freshmen and 3 sophomores in the starting lineup. We have won every series we've played, swept 5, and have a 5 game lead in the SEC with 9 games to play.
Reminds of '75 when Texas christened Disch-Falk by starting 23-0 in conference, was top ranked for most of the year, and won the CWS.
As a fan that has gone to Texas games for over 50 years, win or lose, this year is about as good as it gets. We've heard a constant refrain for 3 years that we wouldn't be able to compete, we're entitled and too soft. Have we answered those questions yet?
Don't you think walking up to your seats to see the #1 team in the land play feels different than watching the last game of the year on TV on a Monday or Tuesday night?
Like fishing, I don't need to keep the fish as a trophy, because we both know I caught it. And I got the pictures and a tee shirt.
It may end before we want it to, but I'm sure enjoying the ride.
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My former professor and fighter pilot said there's two kinds of pilots: "The quick and the dead." He was right. But sports are not life and death. Well, not usually.
But the Texas maiden voyage through the SEC has been been special.
"But you didn't win anything!!!"
You're right, but now we are playing better than anyone in the country and it feels pretty damn good. We caught a wave and I'm not jumping off.
We've had the unique pleasure of watching Texas play as the #1 Team in Football and #1 Team in Baseball in the same year. As a representative of the vaunted SEC! SEC! SEC!
Did you have that on your Bingo card? When was the last time you could say the same? Ever?
I've been wanting to go to a game in Michigan since the 60's and never had a reason to go until this year. Best away game experience I've ever had. My 30+ year old kids went to Dallas with me to watch #1 Texas embarrass Oklahoma. Bucket list kinda thing for me because my kids were with me.
The Football team was expected to do well, but not well enough to play for the SEC Championship. Nope, that was never going to happen. We were a missed FG from winning then and 10 yards away from playing for the National Championship. We lost to Georgia & Ohio State. No shame in that. They had better teams.
The Baseball team was expected to be middle of the pack in the SEC; last week we had 2 freshmen and 3 sophomores in the starting lineup. We have won every series we've played, swept 5, and have a 5 game lead in the SEC with 9 games to play.
Reminds of '75 when Texas christened Disch-Falk by starting 23-0 in conference, was top ranked for most of the year, and won the CWS.
As a fan that has gone to Texas games for over 50 years, win or lose, this year is about as good as it gets. We've heard a constant refrain for 3 years that we wouldn't be able to compete, we're entitled and too soft. Have we answered those questions yet?
Don't you think walking up to your seats to see the #1 team in the land play feels different than watching the last game of the year on TV on a Monday or Tuesday night?
Like fishing, I don't need to keep the fish as a trophy, because we both know I caught it. And I got the pictures and a tee shirt.
It may end before we want it to, but I'm sure enjoying the ride.
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Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:13 pm to Ptins944
TLDR
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:17 pm to Ptins944
Texas sucking for over ten years in football is what gifted them such an easy path in 2024. Two easy paths two years in a row and 0-2 in the CFP Semifinals. Welcome to the club.
Results matter and trophies come with them. Texas, like Oklahoma, is lacking in that department in football.
Results matter and trophies come with them. Texas, like Oklahoma, is lacking in that department in football.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:19 pm to Ptins944
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Like fishing, I don't need to keep the fish as a trophy, because we both know I caught it. And I got the pictures and a tee shirt.
A more accurate analogy was you got the biggest fish on the line and it got away.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:20 pm to Ptins944
I read the first 2 words and something about 'fishing', and that's it.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:32 pm to Ptins944
Yep, our basketball season really sucked because we were never ranked #1.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:37 pm to Ptins944
I say this as nice as I can and please continue to enjoy the ride.
However, in the SEC, National Titles are the standard, not SEC trophies.
A few years ago a UF alum was giving me the business about UF winning the SEC in T&F...that you did but LSU will win the NC in two weeks, and they did [assume he didn't understand the standard for qualifying].
Yes, enjoy the ride as there is no better Conference than the SEC
However, in the SEC, National Titles are the standard, not SEC trophies.
A few years ago a UF alum was giving me the business about UF winning the SEC in T&F...that you did but LSU will win the NC in two weeks, and they did [assume he didn't understand the standard for qualifying].
Yes, enjoy the ride as there is no better Conference than the SEC
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:44 pm to bigDgator
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Yep, our basketball season really sucked because we were never ranked #1.
Not a single fan expected us to be relevant in basketball. We sucked and needed to move on from Rodney Terry.
Most people wouldn't have thought we'd be in the SECCG in football and #1 in baseball. It's fun to be knocking on the door now because we sucked the entire time I was a student at Texas. A lot yall are much older than me. This is my first time we have had success in any of the big 3 since my time being part of Texas.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:45 pm to Ptins944
Transfer to Texas, watch your draft stock plummet to nothing.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:46 pm to wfallstiger
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However, in the SEC, National Titles are the standard, not SEC trophies.
Conference championships are usually the first step before a national championship. Sure, you should always want to win the NC over the conference, but winning the conference puts you in a prime position to make it happen as a season goal.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:50 pm to Ptins944
Aggies in burnt orange.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:51 pm to Ptins944
This belongs on the Texas board. We get no love on this one.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:52 pm to LSUTigresFan
Feel free to load that trophy case with SEC titles but the rest of us prefer NCs and tournament play can really interfere with those Conference titles...just saying
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:53 pm to wfallstiger
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Feel free to load that trophy case with SEC titles but the rest of us prefer NCs and tournament play can really interfere with those Conference titles...just saying
Like I said, I'd argue most national champions win their conference championship in all sports across all levels.
This post was edited on 4/28/25 at 9:54 pm
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:53 pm to BigTx
Uh nope, welcome to the Country club - this ain't no municipal course. Lol
Posted on 4/28/25 at 9:55 pm to LSUTigresFan
That's fine but don't believe that line of thinking has worked out real well for UTexas in recent years...might need to adjust your sights a bit higher
Posted on 4/28/25 at 10:01 pm to skrayper
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Transfer to Texas, watch your draft stock plummet to nothing.
Golden and AD Mitchell both beg to differ.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 10:04 pm to NFLSU
quote:Both also-rans that are full of themselves. With no actual accomplishment to back it up
Aggies in burnt orange.
Posted on 4/28/25 at 10:07 pm to TexasOnTop
Golden did nothing in Austin except claim a paycheck. Waste of talent
Posted on 4/28/25 at 10:15 pm to NobodyImportant
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Golden did nothing in Austin except claim a paycheck. Waste of talent
Are you retarded?
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He went from a 6th round pick to a 1rst round pick
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