Texas vs. Oklahoma - Dallas, Texas (Cotton Bowl)
Game Review by Hammondeggs
One of the most anticipated games and historic rivalries in college football made its 2010 appearance on October 2nd. The game is so epic and the rivalry is so great, the two teams must meet at a neutral site: the State Fair in Dallas, Texas, at the Cotton Bowl. These two teams have been knocking helmets since 1900. Texas’ only longer rivalry is the game vs. Texas A&M that started in 1894. This game historically is always important in determining the Big 12 champion. The stakes are high and the tension is too as the fans anxiously await the two rivals.
Texas did not look good in the first quarter, allowing two Oklahoma TDs, one from Demarco Murray and one from Landry Jones to Kenny Stills. The life was put back into the Horns when running back DJ Monroe sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown, out running several OU defenders along the way. The first quarter ended with a score of OU 14, UT 7.
Another Landry Jones TD pass made the score 21-7 in favor of OU. All of Texas’ drives stalled but their defense held strong allowing no more OU scores before the half.
On the first drive of the second half, Texas kicked 22 yard FG making the score 21-10. After more failed drives by Texas and resilient defense against Oklahoma, the third quarter came to and end.
At the very beginning of the fourth quarter, Demarco Murray rushed 20 yards into the end zone, a dagger in the heart of the burnt orange faithful. Gilbert took control of the offense and lead a 76 yard drive that was capped off by a 5 yard Cody Johnson TD. The score was 21-17. Texas forced 2 OU punts and found themselves faced with a big decision, go for a fourth down within the OU ten yard line or kick a field goal and make the score 28-20 and make the Horns go for a 2 point conversion if they where to score another touchdown to even tie the game. In what most fans determined was a lapse of judgement by the UT coaching staff, the Horns went for the FG and played for the tie. Justin Tucker kicked the FG and made the score 28-20. The Horns defense stopped OU and forced a punt on the next drive. There was still hope for Texas. The punt flew into the air, and down into the waiting arms of Texas DB Aaron Williams. However, the ball went in and out. Williams let the ball slip through, a fumble. The OU kick coverage scooped it up, taking possession. The last glimpse of hope faded away. OU ran out the clock and came away with the Golden Hat.
One of the most anticipated games and historic rivalries in college football made its 2010 appearance on October 2nd. The game is so epic and the rivalry is so great, the two teams must meet at a neutral site: the State Fair in Dallas, Texas, at the Cotton Bowl. These two teams have been knocking helmets since 1900. Texas’ only longer rivalry is the game vs. Texas A&M that started in 1894. This game historically is always important in determining the Big 12 champion. The stakes are high and the tension is too as the fans anxiously await the two rivals.
Texas did not look good in the first quarter, allowing two Oklahoma TDs, one from Demarco Murray and one from Landry Jones to Kenny Stills. The life was put back into the Horns when running back DJ Monroe sprinted 60 yards for a touchdown, out running several OU defenders along the way. The first quarter ended with a score of OU 14, UT 7.
Another Landry Jones TD pass made the score 21-7 in favor of OU. All of Texas’ drives stalled but their defense held strong allowing no more OU scores before the half.
On the first drive of the second half, Texas kicked 22 yard FG making the score 21-10. After more failed drives by Texas and resilient defense against Oklahoma, the third quarter came to and end.
At the very beginning of the fourth quarter, Demarco Murray rushed 20 yards into the end zone, a dagger in the heart of the burnt orange faithful. Gilbert took control of the offense and lead a 76 yard drive that was capped off by a 5 yard Cody Johnson TD. The score was 21-17. Texas forced 2 OU punts and found themselves faced with a big decision, go for a fourth down within the OU ten yard line or kick a field goal and make the score 28-20 and make the Horns go for a 2 point conversion if they where to score another touchdown to even tie the game. In what most fans determined was a lapse of judgement by the UT coaching staff, the Horns went for the FG and played for the tie. Justin Tucker kicked the FG and made the score 28-20. The Horns defense stopped OU and forced a punt on the next drive. There was still hope for Texas. The punt flew into the air, and down into the waiting arms of Texas DB Aaron Williams. However, the ball went in and out. Williams let the ball slip through, a fumble. The OU kick coverage scooped it up, taking possession. The last glimpse of hope faded away. OU ran out the clock and came away with the Golden Hat.
POTG: (LB) Keenan Robinson
The star linebacker finished the game with 19 tackles, 10 solo and 9 assists. He had no sacks but he did tackle the running back in the backfield 2 times. Robinson has evolved into a leader of the defense in his short time at UT. His profile can be found here.
The star linebacker finished the game with 19 tackles, 10 solo and 9 assists. He had no sacks but he did tackle the running back in the backfield 2 times. Robinson has evolved into a leader of the defense in his short time at UT. His profile can be found here.
ESPN Highlights of the Red River Rivalry can be seen here.
I think you should be a sportscaster...:)
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ReplyDeleteTexas gave the game away with all of the penalties that got called on them.
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