Earl Campbell not only a beautifully fluid runner but also strong as a tank
Larry Csonka combined with Gayle Sayer.
He’s just a wonder to watch run the ball.
Nice reel.
I was thinking the same thing as I watched that… that is the most amazing display of power I have ever seen from any running back ever. Only some of the hits I saw Butkus lay on can even compare.
Sorry, I didn’t much like it. The corny music and pretentious captions were embarrassing. The great plays had no context, and though I’ve followed the team closely for many years, I could not recognize half those guys just on sight in the few second they were shown — if they had just said their names, the year, and the situation, it would have set my expectation to allow me to appreciate what I was seeing. And finally, where the hell was the defense?!?
Despite how much I liked it, your critique is valid.
This piece was playing to the choir, no doubt. Like a sentimental piece just hitting the recognizable highlights without any depth and context.
Better player and situation ID, a little more slo-mo on the older plays and why they were so important at the time, would have helped the narrative tell the story of why these players were so highly esteemed.
And you’re also right about the defense; there’s some, but not enough to really give a serious sense of Texas D. I remember a OU game where the CB/safety – one person but I forget who – made eight of eight tackles on the OU pitch man. Just killed the OU offense, but, even more, a text-book example of open field tackling every single time. And the gang-tacklin’ monsters from the Royal and Akers years, the trademark of the Texas defense that looked the same for over two decades.
In retrospect, I doubt that many have gone through that old film – now transferred to dvd, I would hope – to really isolate the nuggets and put together something more powerful and moving, where the images and the situations do the talking.
The Tony Brackens hit on that poor Techie punter on the fake is the best hit I’ve ever seen…and while the edits were not ‘ready for prime time’ I enjoyed it completely and utterly. If Coach Brown played ‘Rage Against the Machine’ in the locker room we’d never loose another game, ever! LOL
however, since the coaching staff DOES have access to ALL of the historical film on Texas and every game that has ever been played by the team, perhaps he should assign a team of specialists to create a film reel that is played before every game in the locker room to the players to get their blood going so they can visualize the dominance they are about to impose over their opponents, utilizing the best plays by a Texas player ever. big hits, big runs, big plays, total greatness. then using music similar to that of the music used in this reel to invoke a certain emotion deep in the hearts of each individual. but i do like your idea…definitely thinking down the right path.
how does that video have gilbert on it when he hasn't done anything?
Hook'em13 - October 3, 2008
Wrong Gilbert
Here ya go
Peter Bean - October 3, 2008
Chris Gilbert also owns the record for longest run from scrimmage
96 yards vs. TCU in 1967 – on which he scored in the north end zone of Memorial Stadium.
whills - October 4, 2008
oops my bad
Hook'em13 - October 3, 2008
What about Sweed?
And the other Williams (Roy)?
Katie McBeast - October 3, 2008
at the 2:20 mark
Earl Campbell not only a beautifully fluid runner but also strong as a tank
Larry Csonka combined with Gayle Sayer.
He’s just a wonder to watch run the ball.
Nice reel.
Xerxes - October 4, 2008
Just a punisher - and great feet and balance.
If I see the play just after 2:20, I’ll watch it a half a dozen time for the impeccable timing to knock someone five yards in the air.
Fine video, PB.
whills - October 4, 2008
You know whills
I was thinking the same thing as I watched that… that is the most amazing display of power I have ever seen from any running back ever. Only some of the hits I saw Butkus lay on can even compare.
HornsFan87 - October 4, 2008
Just. Beautiful.
It’s so great to see Longhorns running free. They will need a couple of those plays each game for the next few weeks. Hook ’Em
horns129 - October 4, 2008
Made My Day!
Thanks!
I don’t know about anyone else but….I AM PUMPED UP!
Erich
Texas ’93
DallasDodger - October 4, 2008
Not so good
Sorry, I didn’t much like it. The corny music and pretentious captions were embarrassing. The great plays had no context, and though I’ve followed the team closely for many years, I could not recognize half those guys just on sight in the few second they were shown — if they had just said their names, the year, and the situation, it would have set my expectation to allow me to appreciate what I was seeing. And finally, where the hell was the defense?!?
Caradoc - October 4, 2008
Despite how much I liked it, your critique is valid.
This piece was playing to the choir, no doubt. Like a sentimental piece just hitting the recognizable highlights without any depth and context.
Better player and situation ID, a little more slo-mo on the older plays and why they were so important at the time, would have helped the narrative tell the story of why these players were so highly esteemed.
And you’re also right about the defense; there’s some, but not enough to really give a serious sense of Texas D. I remember a OU game where the CB/safety – one person but I forget who – made eight of eight tackles on the OU pitch man. Just killed the OU offense, but, even more, a text-book example of open field tackling every single time. And the gang-tacklin’ monsters from the Royal and Akers years, the trademark of the Texas defense that looked the same for over two decades.
In retrospect, I doubt that many have gone through that old film – now transferred to dvd, I would hope – to really isolate the nuggets and put together something more powerful and moving, where the images and the situations do the talking.
whills - October 4, 2008
have to disagee...
The Tony Brackens hit on that poor Techie punter on the fake is the best hit I’ve ever seen…and while the edits were not ‘ready for prime time’ I enjoyed it completely and utterly. If Coach Brown played ‘Rage Against the Machine’ in the locker room we’d never loose another game, ever! LOL
longhornJ - October 4, 2008
think i might have to disagree....
however, since the coaching staff DOES have access to ALL of the historical film on Texas and every game that has ever been played by the team, perhaps he should assign a team of specialists to create a film reel that is played before every game in the locker room to the players to get their blood going so they can visualize the dominance they are about to impose over their opponents, utilizing the best plays by a Texas player ever. big hits, big runs, big plays, total greatness. then using music similar to that of the music used in this reel to invoke a certain emotion deep in the hearts of each individual. but i do like your idea…definitely thinking down the right path.
texfan23 - October 4, 2008
wow...
i’ve seen your sig before, but i just realized what it meant..lol..that’s funny
vy til i die - October 5, 2008
worst episode ever nt whills
Wells - October 4, 2008
Oscar nomination
Now I’m pumped up and ready to…err…sit on the couch and watch the game!
Kool Hand - October 4, 2008
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