Therapy Needed!

[Dogsince65]

I just re-read Paul Myerberg's preseason take on Tech.

2013

A dismal year, all things considered, defined by offensive incompetence, defensive lags and a handful of losses against extremely beatable opposition – Kansas, Army, Tulsa and the like.

2014:

Don't ever suggest that line coach Matt Moore doesn't earn his paycheck. Last summer, Moore was tasked with replacing four starters on one of the nation's most unheralded offensive fronts; one year later, Moore must replace a trio of starters while blending in six newcomers, three from the JUCO ranks.

I see Tech's receiver corps as having the potential to be among the most improving positions in Conference USA – and all the better, since Sokol could be the triggerman needed to stretch the field.

There are some things here that need fixing. The good news is that I can partially convince myself that Holtz and Louisiana Tech have what it takes to get it done. Take the offense, for one, where Sokol can provide the balance this system needs to take pressure of a vanilla running game; a proven ability to stretch the field – possible given the upgraded receiver corps – could vastly improve Tech's ability to find explosiveness between the tackles.

On defense, Diaz provides an immediate upgrade in style and approach; this will translate itself into improved production should the new-look line cooperate. As such, I'm nearly able to convince myself that this team is destined for a two-win improvement.

Dream season: Louisiana Tech charges to the top of the West Division, fending off UTSA, Rice and North Texas to reach the Conference USA title game.

He's pretty good isn't he?!

thanks for bringing that back==think you posted that when it came out-- nice to see again

[Amos Moses]

or we had a freshman qb with broken ribs, a superstar 4 star qb recruit who turned out to be basketcase and quit team, a superstar rb who was limping nid way thru seadon and wide reicers who average 5ft 8inches and could not get open. Also a case of fumblitice from key players. A wondeful talentent athlete returning from bad injury but just not built to take Dixon place. Also an absurd mandate from fans and administration to run spread offense but without talent to make it work. As it turns out the coach was brilliant, patient and recruited talent he needed to be successful. Only a handfull of us on BBB understood his plan and were belittled for defending him -- we kept saying he was a proven winner and 2 CUSA titles under belt-- he playing for 100 win this weekend and we can only afford him because he has 2.5 million buy out --can work for less

Scarey! I read every word of Dogsince65's above post and understood everything! Maybe I will now start studying up on ebonics to see if I can master that! Seriously, though, most of this is historically correct, but I am not ready to buy in on the "coach was brilliant, patient, etc" quite yet-----unless you are talking about Diaz!

[Dogsince65]

Scarey! I read every word of Dogsince65's above post and understood everything! Maybe I will now start studying up on ebonics to see if I can master that! Seriously, though, most of this is historically correct, but I am not ready to buy in on the "coach was brilliant, patient, etc" quite yet-----unless you are talking about Diaz!

Thanks Amos-I was in what they call Sundowners Moment, brief repass in my dimenia ( before I get hammerred for making fun of alsheimer, my dad had it last few years of his life and I was primary care giver-- what can you do, whine about it or jest about it? ). The "brilliant" part is just a way of needling folks, my friends know I choose to post somewhat opposite of some posts just for fun... at games I second guess like crazy like all loyal fans - except Diaz -- gotta go, plane for Norfolk leaves in 3 hours--still take grandaughter to Byrd ...

[Amos Moses]

Thanks Amos-I was in what they call Sundowners Moment, brief repass in my dimenia ( before I get hammerred for making fun of alsheimer, my dad had it last few years of his life and I was primary care giver-- what can you do, whine about it or jest about it? ). The "brilliant" part is just a way of needling folks, my friends know I choose to post somewhat opposite of some posts just for fun... at games I second guess like crazy like all loyal fans - except Diaz -- gotta go, plane for Norfolk leaves in 3 hours--still take grandaughter to Byrd ...

I always love reading your posts, '65! Have fun at the game, and have a safe trip!

[Dogsince65]

Made it to Norfolk -- going to post all people I met with ties to Tech-- doctor from Natchitoches taking wife girls to Disneyland-- he had Tech tattoo on arm!! Girl in Atlanta who went HS with tyrone duplessis - guy who played HS basketball with Malone in HS - sister of o lineman who played for JRP-- lady with 2 small kids who is working on masters at Tech. God bless America-- we are everywhere!

[TechFanno1]

Made it to Norfolk -- going to post all people I met with ties to Tech-- doctor from Natchitoches taking wife girls to Disneyland-- he had Tech tattoo on arm!! Girl in Atlanta who went HS with tyrone duplessis - guy who played HS basketball with Malone in HS - sister of o lineman who played for JRP-- lady with 2 small kids who is working on masters at Tech. God bless America-- we are everywhere!

cheer loud and long for our Dawgs. Looking forward to your posts as one of our "eye" on the ground.guys. Be safe!

[dawg1984]

There are a lot of Dawgs and people with ties to La Tech in DFW area. I started doing Loyal Blue Friday in 2012. I've now met 4 Dawgs that work in the same department FOR THE SAME COMPANY as I. I've discovered a lady that grew up in Farmersville but - sadly - chose to attend NLULM. Another lady went to Grambling but took a few classes at Tech. What is really interesting about her is she grew up in Chicago. Her grandmother lives in Bastrop and she used to visit in the summers.

I've been in restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores, and other places where someone will recognize the logo/name and strike up a conversation. I love it when it's someone with no ties to Tech but they know about us.

[SIC_EM_DAWGS!]

There are a lot of Dawgs and people with ties to La Tech in DFW area. I started doing Loyal Blue Friday in 2012. I've now met 4 Dawgs that work in the same department FOR THE SAME COMPANY as I. I've discovered a lady that grew up in Farmerville but - sadly - chose to attend NLULM. Another lady went to Grambling but took a few classes at Tech. What is really interesting about her is she grew up in Chicago. Her grandmother lives in Bastrop and she used to visit in the summers.

I've been in restaurants, grocery stores, liquor stores, and other places where someone will recognize the logo/name and strike up a conversation. I love it when it's someone with no ties to Tech but they know about us.

Fixed it for ya. :icon_wink:

In reference to your post though, I have had a lot of the same experiences. My Tech polo has broken the ice on quite a few occasions with co-workers as well as partners and clients.

[girldawg]

Fixed it for ya. :icon_wink: . . .

If she was born in a town in Texas, it IS Farmersville. If Louisiana, it's Farmerville.

[Houston Techsan]

If she was born in a town in Texas, it IS Farmersville. If Louisiana, it's Farmerville.

Is Farmersville different from Farmers Branch? I believe so.

[SIC_EM_DAWGS!]

If she was born in a town in Texas, it IS Farmersville. If Louisiana, it's Farmerville.

I know of Farmersville, Texas given the context of the post I assumed he was speaking of my hometown which if he was not then I recant my statement. However given that my wife's not involved I think I'm right.

[Amos Moses]

Is Farmersville different from Farmers Branch? I believe so.

If she was born in a town in Texas, it IS Farmersville. If Louisiana, it's Farmerville.

I know of Farmersville, Texas given the context of the post I assumed he was speaking of my hometown which if he was not then I recant my statement. However given that my wife's not involved I think I'm right.

Farmersville, TX is due east of McKinney (HD's, etal. stomping grounds). Farmer's Branch,TX is due north of Dallas on I-35.

[Houston Techsan]

Driven through Farmer's Branch on I35E many times. Can't really remember ever stopping. Never been to Farmersville. Been to Farmerville though.

[techman05]

Back to thread title. Should we pull a couch up next to the UNT fans?

[DogsWin]

Should we pull a couch up next to the UNT fans?

Hell no!!! We need to show up Saturday to watch some Bulldogs who are pissed off about that collective shitty effort (playing and coaching) yesterday and atone for it on Saturday.

We can still be CUSA West Champions and play for the 2014 CUSA Championship, but nobody is going to lay down after we go up by 10-14 points. We must kick Rice's asses for a complete 60 minutes, not just the first 30 or so.