Texas Rated in the Top 100!

Eric Gay - AP

          For many different topics, from music and film to restaurants and tourist destinations, being rated in the top 100 is not only a great honor, but will also drive in revenue and even more prospective customers or fans.  Unfortunately, in the college football world, being rated in the top 100 is almost depressing considering the BCS 25 is what really matters.  After this shocking season, the Longhorns have dramatically dropped and have been excluded from the BCS 25 for the first time since 1999.  Garrett Gilbert, once known as the up and coming new quarterback to lead us into victory, has honestly thrown more interceptions than touchdowns.
 
Garrett Gilbert, is the 83rd nationally ranked quarterback, but I was expecting way higher of a number, being a Longhorn fanatic, student and football follower.  Being rated in the top 100 is not something I like to see.  I personally would rather stay in the BCS 25 in order to once again compete for the National Championship, although that is almost impossible by now.

Yes, the Longhorn offensive line is ranked in the top 100, but being ranked 53 out of 100 is nothing to brag about.  Greg Davis has recently come into question based on his offensive coordination coaching skills.  The Longhorn Students have become so outraged by the lack of coaching ability they personally have developed Facebook groups in order to get this coach fired, which can be found at http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Fire-Greg-Davis/147491988625779.

One reason why this is such a shock to the University of Texas community is based on how great the Longhorn football team did in the previous season.  Garrett Gilbert seemed to handle the pressure during the National Championship.  Although the Longhorns did end up loosing, it provided the fans with hope for the next season seeing the maturity and talent of the young quarterback.

It does not help the situation that the Longhorns were unable to come out with a victory against Oklahoma losing 20-28.  Oklahoma might be one of the most crucial games of the year considering the rivalry that has lasted decades.  If we simple pulled out a win against this team, our faith would have been restored immensely.  However, the offensive line is either scared of the ball or oils their hands before the game.  

I do feel guilty for being disappointed in the Longhorns because I have never had to be disappointed before while attending school here.  This makes the Nebraska vs. Texas game this coming weekend so much more interesting.  We do not have a chance at coming close to the BCS 25, in my opinion, but if the Longhorns can somehow shape up their offensive line, it will put my mind at ease for the season next year.  Seeing as it will be my senior year, I am expecting the Longhorns to dominate like they once did.  One thing the Nebraska game has going for it is that the Longhorns have beaten Nebraska 8 out of 9 times since the formation of the Big 12 in 1996.  Let's make it 9-1 to restore the fanaticism we all once had.