Originally Posted by ZAHANMA
A couple of points:
1) I hate Alabama. The referees were terrible, missing multiple holding/interference calls. I understand the whole 'let them play' idea, but that was excessive.
2) I hate Alabama. Texas isn't a one man team, but Texas asked a true freshman to come in at quarterback and command an offense that has been developed over the last four years around Colt McCoy. I believe Gilbert performed admireably and will be a force in the next couple years.
3) I hate Alabama. Alabama did not look as good as the hype. I have seen them play many times, and know that they can be slowed down. Auburn held Mark Ingram to 30 total yards a month ago. It can be done. McElroy isn't a blue chip quarterback. He is blue chip in the system he is in, much like Tom Brady.
4) I hate Alabama. This game would have been completely different if both teams had their full starting 11.
5) I hate Alabama.
6) War Eagle.
I hear ya brother the officials were terrible, from the Big East whatcha expect ? But I'm sure Bamamanians would see that as an excuse so wasn't worth mentioning IMHO
But you're right the offense was built around Colt McCoy and Gilbert took very few snaps during the regular season, I fault OC Greg (got my head up my butt) Davis for that. Gilbert took Lake Travis High School to two Texas State D1 4A Championships. The next three years should be interesting ! HOOK'em !
