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Got first look at betting line for Saturday Afternoon @ Texas. - -18 1/2 point underdog. -Honestly , can't argue to strongly against that line , I might not go quite that high -- maybe 15 would be more like it for me, but I can understand. - -We crack the rankings which very proud of the guys , hard work BUT just not on Texas level right now - -they have been putting it to just about everyone.

The only time I sen where Wyoming was with them through three quarters. I would have to thank we would really need to control the clock- - -long time possession drives and manage to force some turnovers

to have a punchers chance. Hope the guys play tough - -play gritty take care of the ball and stop the timely/costly penalties-- My call is gonna be Texas 43 -- KU 27

Hoping they catch Texas looking ahead to the OU game and somehow find a way to escape with a huge win this week. Would be massive.

@RockkChalkk For sure they're looking ahead to OU. Plus, they're a little overrated. I've seen 3 or 4 teams out there that could manhandle them. They're rated #3 because of the name across their jersey - very similar to how we're always ranked very high in basketball because of the Kansas name (except we usually deserve our ranking).

I'm not predicting a win for us. But I'm not predicting a loss either.

@nuleafjhawk I'm not so sure it's the name on their jersey so much as the fact that they beat ALABAMA. That's the main reason they are up so high IMO

@benshawks08 And we beat a BYU team that has been to a Bowl Game 17 out of the last 18 years.

@benshawks08 ding ding. We haven’t beaten a ranked team yet, hence we’re barely ranked. Sometimes it’s just that simple.

@benshawks08 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

@nuleafjhawk I'm not so sure it's the name on their jersey so much as the fact that they beat ALABAMA. That's the main reason they are up so high IMO

Texas getting the SEC bump already. Jj Lol. They beat Alabama who’s right next to god (just ask) so Texas must be a top contender! It’s a lot like the rating bump teams get for beating KU men’s basketball team. Texas is appropriately ranked for this week with these results so far.

Hey! We got Jared Casey!

@Crimsonorblue22 He shares initials with another famous JC, who sits at the right-hand of God.

@patoh3 And in a football sense, our JC was the savior in that game against Texas. Coincidences!

@dylans

Texas and OU will get the same schedule hosing as Mizzou received in their first two years. Instead of getting into the normal schedule division rotation it started in the third year. All the SEC states except Texas and Florida are rated among the bottom ten in having a pot to piss in. Wonder if Texas can muscle in the SEC like they did in the B12? Or who cares?

@Crimsonorblue22 indeed! 🐦 View Tweet?s=46&t=c0LiaNrxev6XfT7LIH8dAQ

Love it! Our secret weapon!

OK you locals, all I'm seeing on twitter is it's a big issue now on campus because students are leaving football games early and according to one tweet "It's 100% on KU students if Lance leaves KU". Is this just twitter overspeak or is this a real story. To me it looks like just an over reaction, but IDK. Any local info on this?

@wissox said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

OK you locals, all I'm seeing on twitter is it's a big issue now on campus because students are leaving football games early and according to one tweet "It's 100% on KU students if Lance leaves KU". Is this just twitter overspeak or is this a real story. To me it looks like just an over reaction, but IDK. Any local info on this?

Not a new issue and not an issue unique to KU. Even when I was a student there during the peak Mangino years, students would leave early.

@wissox they're leaving early to go study

So apparently Lance is making it an issue.

@wissox it was evident during the BYU game that about 15k people left around half time.

@kjayhawks I saw that, think I asked about it in the game thread. I rarely leave games early, so it's a bit strange, especially in a competitive game like Saturdays was, but I hope Lance doesn't turn it into something real negative. Badger students wait until the Jump around and then they leave too!

@wissox I only get to make it to a game once a year if I’m lucky. Even with living in central Kansas, most my issue is the cost of tickets for both pro and collegiate sporting events have near priced out common fans.

@kjayhawks Interesting. I stub hub my way into all sorts of places and really don't find the common fans being priced out as a thing too much. It involves playing the game to get the price you want. Waited for last weeks Purdue/Wisconsin game until the day before and had great seats in a near sell out stadium for 18 bucks.

My hope for today's game is that KU finishes without any key injuries and plays well on both sides of the ball. Texas better bring its A game or KU may upset them again. Oh boy would I like to send Texas to the SEC with another KU loss. RC baby

@wissox usually don’t see that at AFH I’ve paid $125 for GA before. Know people that were season ticket holders for 30 years that can’t afford it anymore. Now KU football usually is pretty reasonable to go. Just my two cents on the matter.

@kjayhawks
Season tickets cost less now than they used to. There are multiple tiers - maybe they could not/did not want to pay the “donation” to get in the tier they wanted. Decent seats requires around $2k Williams fund donation + 1800 per seat if memory serves correct. Just to get in the door is $100 donation + $500? I think (maybe it’s $900) per seat for corner bleacher seats.

@kjayhawks said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

@wissox usually don’t see that at AFH I’ve paid $125 for GA before. Know people that were season ticket holders for 30 years that can’t afford it anymore. Now KU football usually is pretty reasonable to go. Just my two cents on the matter.

If you're paying $125 for GA seats in AFH, then I'm guessing that wasn't for a game against a non-confernce nobody school. I regularly see GA seats on Stubhub and other resale sites for about $50 for lesser games. $125 is probably what I would expect for a higher profile non-conference game or good Big 12 team.

We have just got to get some kind of running game from the get go. We don't want to be one dimensional where that D-Line can just tee off. Think they said KU averages like 5.4 per BUT Texas is only giving up 2.7 per. - -That's going to determine a lot about today, that and the Secondary holding up against their receivers. They have a lot of talent, their Tight En has had like 3 straight 100 yard games receiving
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In the end gonna be won in the trenches, how do we stack up -both sides of the ball. We are playing house money , pretty much everyone thinks we don't have a chance let's make this a dog fght, stay close, the longer we hang around the better our chances

Texas has passed for 1100 yds and rushed for 600. So the KU secondary and our pass rush better be ready to play if KU is to have any chance of staying in this game.

I think it'll be closer than last year, but I don't think KU wins. I think the line will be pretty close to accurate and the game will be something like 38-24 Texas.

Uh oh. Maybe no JD…

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Gotta be kidding. I hope JD's okay

🤞 he’s ok

@Texas-Hawk-10 yes I’ve gotten GA before for South Dakota or that caliber team for $40 but ya any decent game they are high.

Maybe, we'll see both KU QBs behind center again. That was crazy.

Ya we ain’t winning without JD let’s just hope Bean doesn’t have 5 turnovers

Should've caught that pass

Come on D, save us!

Mello Yello!

Cobee?

Crap. Damn middle wide open

This game maybe already headed to blow out city, had chance to get a sack there and missed. Which left the middle wide open. Better put up some points or it’s gonna get bad fast

Jeez

Gotta catch those! Help Bean out!

Ya Bean has put 2 throws right on the money that hit the turf. We have to get a stop here

Nice job defense holding UT to a field goal. KU probably has to be +2 or 3 in turnovers today to have a chance without Daniels.

Get touchdown here and we are right back in it, let’s go guys.

Unconventional but will take it lol

That was some dumb luck, which KU will also probably need a bit of today.

Let’s get a turnover here

@Texas-Hawk-10 after Nevada recovered all 5 of their fumbles versus us, I think we were owed that lol

Hold them again! Need to stop big gains

Ugh the play calling was stupid on that drive

Good stop 🛑 there, let’s go get 7 here

Co state guy!

hard to watch Bean sometimes

hard to watch Bean sometimes

I mean it

Bean with his head up ass smh

Played more free last yr.

Good Job D

could be worse. Man, i was looking forward to watching Daniels play though.

Defense played solid that half and kept us in it. If we had JD it’s hard to believe we wouldn’t have 21 or 17 points

Get bean an open path! Lacks confidence

Makes me sick that JD has the back of a 60 year old man

13-7 at halftime is about best case scenario for KU without Daniels.

Just one big play from being ahead in this game. Texas has a lot of yds, but not much on the scoreboard. Good job D; come on offfense.

Defense, and especially redzone defense has kept us in it. Offense has to be way better in the 2nd half to have a chance. Have to put up points and give the defense a chance to rest.

Would like to see fewer Bean deep balls and runs up the middle in the 2nd half. Spread it out and run the ball. It's been working

Linebacker Miller 30 had no clue where the ball went on that TD run

I thought for sure he overthrew him. Way to use the wheels Wilson.

Still running the ball up the middle on first down expecting a different result.

That was fun.

Like these 2, great connection. Trevor waited on Bean after he was overwhelmed by the osu win last yr. I had to look him up. 😢 tear'd me up. Respect!

Wilson really chased that one down. Thought Bean had put too much on it

This game represents progress with this team. Last year we had no chance against Texass.

@wissox yeah, but the year before that, big W

Wrapping up better

Lol!🏈🏈🏈🏈🏈

Did he give him a dirty look before he went back for the ball?

Sucks for him!😎

Texas starting to feel the pressure. Maybe? OK, probably not.

@DanR definitely gone down hill

Is Lawrence Arnold playing?

@Crimsonorblue22 he has one catch for 5 yds

@DanR Yes, I forget where I was that night, a wedding I think so I missed all of it. This today is certainly more interesting.

might as well go for it, but don't run that play again

need a foot and line up in the shotgun. I understand it, but I'll never like it

Yep, 4th and 1, let's try it up the middle again

Dumb. Should have punted.

shouldve run a damn QB sneak

Bean tried to pull the handoff and caused the fumble.

Should have ran a better play. Option was working for us and we went away from that with deep balls and runs up the middle. Just shooting ourselves in the foot

In the past, Bean has shaken of dumb bonehead stuff, so hopefully he can go back out there and get some points

Hishaw has to fight for every handoff, good grief

@KirkIsMyHinrich said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Should have ran a better play. Option was working for us and we went away from that with deep balls and runs up the middle. Just shooting ourselves in the foot

That was a read option play, Bean tried pulling it too late.

Hishaw at fault? He wouldn't have made it, unless he could've over powered them. He's done it before. Should've taken a longer TO

O line getting tired but not out there long

@Crimsonorblue22 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Hishaw at fault? He wouldn't have made it, unless he could've over powered them. He's done it before. Should've taken a longer TO

That 4th down play was 100% on Bean, made a bad read and tried to pull it too late and basically ripped it out of Hishaw's hands.

Turning into a rout after the ill advised 4th and short call.

Bean has had one good decision today and was throwing to a wide open Wilson. The rest has been costly

Where has Neal been this half?

I'm surprisedd texas isn't running it every play

Have to hold Texas to a FG here to have any shot at winning.

Disappointing game... KU is SOOOO much better with Daniels at QB

That feels like game. Don't think KU can get three scores without some crazy stuff happening.

Hilariously awful game from bean. That one play where he could've just ran upward for the first down and pushed it to the side sticks with me

@rcjhdraft Glad you find humor in it. We don't

Bean sucks man

Maybe Bean didn't take many snaps in practice all week. He really has been bad.

I'll watch this to the bitter ugly end, but there's a lot of time left for this to get even worse.

Congrats to Central Florida for their impending first B12 win against a real Big 12 opponent Baylor. BYU got their first win, but against a fellow interloper Cincy last night. By the way apparently Central Florida gets irked being called that so henceforth on these pages, although it's easier to type UCF, they will be Central Florida.

Ya I feel like Texas is just trying to run up the score at point. They’re averaging like 9 yards a rush why pass the ball up 2 scores late?

I still don't think KU wins even if Daniels plays because our defense still has a long ways to go after playing their first really good team this year. I still think best case scenario is probably 8 wins, but that's with a healthy Daniels which is a question mark. With Bean, getting to another bowl game will be an accomplishment.

Why does KU still have the starters in at this point? KU isn't winning at this point and we already know how badly an injury can ruin a game/season. No need to risk Neal, Hishaw, or any other starter getting hurt.

@wissox said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Congrats to Central Florida for their impending first B12 win against a real Big 12 opponent Baylor. BYU got their first win, but against a fellow interloper Cincy last night. By the way apparently Central Florida gets irked being called that so henceforth on these pages, although it's easier to type UCF, they will be Central Florida.

Directional school. 🧭

@kjayhawks said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Ya I feel like Texas is just trying to run up the score at point. They’re averaging like 9 yards a rush why pass the ball up 2 scores late?

Trying to get ewers some post season awards. Texas was just better even with a below average performance.

0 third down conversions makes it tough for bothe the offense and the defense.

I think Baylor won

Baylor completes its biggest comeback ever after UCF's FG falls short

@dylans LOL, I jinxed em, Baylor came back and beat them!

I know Jason Daniels is the best QB KU has, but it’s frustrating for me as a fan to see him prep all week with first string and then not play. Shouldn’t Bean be getting equal reps at this point?

@Gorilla72 supposedly he aggravated his back during warms is what I’m hearing. Just unfortunate all around, Bean is capable but that was not his best game. I agree with @Texas-Hawk-10 we probably don’t win with JD but I bet we would’ve took the lead a time or two and ultimately lose by 10-14. The game felt closer than the final for much of it. The defense just got gassed late, Texas had over double the number of offensive plays as us. Jason even on that last 4th down could’ve easily ran and got it. Play calling wasn’t good imo either but it probably changes with JD in there.

Walk thru's at the hotel. Rough?

JD has a weak back. Will he play 2+ games the remainder of 2923?

@Gorilla72

@Gorilla72 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

JD has a weak back. Will he play 2+ games the remainder of 2923?

If he does, I’m going to be long gone. 😛

I'm sure glad I had the new Craig Johnson novel to distract me during the 4th Q. I'm still trying to find a single positive thing from that game.

Lance gonna need to find a QB in the transfer portal maybe.

The main thing after this game is, we got to keep fans engaged in our football team, we got to keep the students engaged.

It's ONE game on the Schedule, just like if would be if we won , it's ONE game either way - - -like has been mentioned as poor as the offense was like has been mentioned we were within striking distance through three quarters

• -They need to regroup and really focus on Saturday. We were playing on house money anyways in this Texas game, I bet you couldn't find 5 guys in here that actually thought we would win this game. -Yet here is the thing if Students waver - - If the fans waver and now start to disappear for upcoming games - - -that's not a fan - -well ya it's a closet fan, - -you know what a closet fan is - -a person who puffs that chest out, thumps that chest when it's all good. Yet when things go bad -it's like OH NO they aren't my team.
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  It just goes to show actually how far this team HAS COME.. - - It's went from being happy with one or two wins trying to stay close to now we are disappointed when we lose or play poor. Before we lose and play poor the mentality was eh TYPICAL GAME & it's good to feel that way, just means we got interest in our football program again. - -Yet here is the thing, if fans start not showing, quit showing up and supporting the team -- if students don't show - - Lance is already upset with Students leaving, it's also Lance and the Coach from Washington State are considered serious contenders for the Michigan St job.

If fans walk away , don't show support-- -if students don't start sticking around longer Lance very well might say Screw and we will return back to a warm pile of Dod Doo and may have one game win Seasons - -THAT'S ONE THING - - -WE DON'T WANT

@jayballer67 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

The main thing after this game is, we got to keep fans engaged in our football team, we got to keep the students engaged.

It's ONE game on the Schedule, just like if would be if we won , it's ONE game either way - - -like has been mentioned as poor as the offense was like has been mentioned we were within striking distance through three quarters

• -They need to regroup and really focus on Saturday. We were playing on house money anyways in this Texas game, I bet you couldn't find 5 guys in here that actually thought we would win this game. -Yet here is the thing if Students waver - - If the fans waver and now start to disappear for upcoming games - - -that's not a fan - -well ya it's a closet fan, - -you know what a closet fan is - -a person who puffs that chest out, thumps that chest when it's all good. Yet when things go bad -it's like OH NO they aren't my team.
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  It just goes to show actually how far this team HAS COME.. - - It's went from being happy with one or two wins trying to stay close to now we are disappointed when we lose or play poor. Before we lose and play poor the mentality was eh TYPICAL GAME & it's good to feel that way, just means we got interest in our football program again. - -Yet here is the thing, if fans start not showing, quit showing up and supporting the team -- if students don't show - - Lance is already upset with Students leaving, it's also Lance and the Coach from Washington State are considered serious contenders for the Michigan St job.

If fans walk away , don't show support-- -if students don't start sticking around longer Lance very well might say Screw and we will return back to a warm pile of Dod Doo and may have one game win Seasons - -THAT'S ONE THING - - -WE DON'T WANT

Lance's name will be connected to pretty much every good P5 job that's available until he either retires or leaves.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

@jayballer67 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

The main thing after this game is, we got to keep fans engaged in our football team, we got to keep the students engaged.

It's ONE game on the Schedule, just like if would be if we won , it's ONE game either way - - -like has been mentioned as poor as the offense was like has been mentioned we were within striking distance through three quarters

• -They need to regroup and really focus on Saturday. We were playing on house money anyways in this Texas game, I bet you couldn't find 5 guys in here that actually thought we would win this game. -Yet here is the thing if Students waver - - If the fans waver and now start to disappear for upcoming games - - -that's not a fan - -well ya it's a closet fan, - -you know what a closet fan is - -a person who puffs that chest out, thumps that chest when it's all good. Yet when things go bad -it's like OH NO they aren't my team.
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  It just goes to show actually how far this team HAS COME.. - - It's went from being happy with one or two wins trying to stay close to now we are disappointed when we lose or play poor. Before we lose and play poor the mentality was eh TYPICAL GAME & it's good to feel that way, just means we got interest in our football program again. - -Yet here is the thing, if fans start not showing, quit showing up and supporting the team -- if students don't show - - Lance is already upset with Students leaving, it's also Lance and the Coach from Washington State are considered serious contenders for the Michigan St job.

If fans walk away , don't show support-- -if students don't start sticking around longer Lance very well might say Screw and we will return back to a warm pile of Dod Doo and may have one game win Seasons - -THAT'S ONE THING - - -WE DON'T WANT

Lance's name will be connected to pretty much every good P5 job that's available until he either retires or leaves.

@Texas-Hawk-10 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

@jayballer67 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

The main thing after this game is, we got to keep fans engaged in our football team, we got to keep the students engaged.

It's ONE game on the Schedule, just like if would be if we won , it's ONE game either way - - -like has been mentioned as poor as the offense was like has been mentioned we were within striking distance through three quarters

• -They need to regroup and really focus on Saturday. We were playing on house money anyways in this Texas game, I bet you couldn't find 5 guys in here that actually thought we would win this game. -Yet here is the thing if Students waver - - If the fans waver and now start to disappear for upcoming games - - -that's not a fan - -well ya it's a closet fan, - -you know what a closet fan is - -a person who puffs that chest out, thumps that chest when it's all good. Yet when things go bad -it's like OH NO they aren't my team.
  .
  It just goes to show actually how far this team HAS COME.. - - It's went from being happy with one or two wins trying to stay close to now we are disappointed when we lose or play poor. Before we lose and play poor the mentality was eh TYPICAL GAME & it's good to feel that way, just means we got interest in our football program again. - -Yet here is the thing, if fans start not showing, quit showing up and supporting the team -- if students don't show - - Lance is already upset with Students leaving, it's also Lance and the Coach from Washington State are considered serious contenders for the Michigan St job.

If fans walk away , don't show support-- -if students don't start sticking around longer Lance very well might say Screw and we will return back to a warm pile of Dod Doo and may have one game win Seasons - -THAT'S ONE THING - - -WE DON'T WANT

Lance's name will be connected to pretty much every good P5 job that's available until he either retires or leaves.

Very , Very true

@stoptheflop said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

I'm sure glad I had the new Craig Johnson novel to distract me during the 4th Q. I'm still trying to find a single positive thing from that game.

It may sound crazy considering the amount of yards and point given up, but the defensive scheme and execution was actually good especially the first 3 quarters. That was the blueprint to beat Texas for the Kansas squad but the offense just fell apart. A few sustained drives in the first half from the offense would have COMPLETELY changed that game.

Did anybody see the pic of JD at the stadium walking in w/a very heavy book bag on his back? Puzzling!

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Is this real? @FarmerJayhawk ?

@rcjhdraft Wait. I'm 65 and I could run circles around him. Today.

@Crimsonorblue22 yeah, my guess is he was trying to tough it out and just couldn’t get loose.

Been reading some other KU sites. Some of these comments are historical beyond funny. - Holy shit people someone needs to bitch slap some people. I mean COME ON, get real so your telling me you think JD ha got some conspiracy going on - - -OMG are you fricken SERIOUS ? - do you realize how dam stupid that sounds/is ? - -SRIOUSLY ? - -do you have a life ?- -you need to increase your medication.

Why in the hell is he gonna make this shit up ? - -so he is going to do this - - -transfer out - -ya ok and I'm gonna be the Pope tomorrow too. I swear some people got to much time on their hands - -they need to find a hobby - -WOW -- bout all I can say is WOW -and they call themselves a fan. HOLY SHIT. -if them or anybody is going to start dogging JD then that's not a true fan. - If he has back issues - -he has back issues. Those things can flare up at the drop of a hat I know from experience myself.

I've had four Back operations . I have spacers on both sides of my body I've had my back fused -I've had a bone from sterile cadabor -I know not spelled right, I have titanium screws in my spine - so I got a pretty good idea with back injuries. If he has back issues then I understand. it's like my surgeon told me were not ever going to eliminate the problem were just going to try and make it more manageable.

Yet some of these things I'm reding off posts is just - - -DAM - get that crap out of here & grow the hell up. - I'm so sure he is making this crap up - -yet believe wht you wanna think, we know you will anyways

@jayballer67 said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Got first look at betting line for Saturday Afternoon @ Texas. - -18 1/2 point underdog. -Honestly , can't argue to strongly against that line , I might not go quite that high -- maybe 15 would be more like it for me, but I can understand. - -We crack the rankings which very proud of the guys , hard work BUT just not on Texas level right now - -they have been putting it to just about everyone.

The only time I sen where Wyoming was with them through three quarters. I would have to thank we would really need to control the clock- - -long time possession drives and manage to force some turnovers

to have a punchers chance. Hope the guys play tough - -play gritty take care of the ball and stop the timely/costly penalties-- My call is gonna be Texas 43 -- KU 27

@wissox said in Open as a 18 1/2 point dog to Texas:

Turning into a rout after the ill advised 4th and short call.

Heard a lot of chatter this week about this call. A lot of fans wondering why not just sneak it? I've heard two pretty decent arguments for the call but would be interested if anyone here has any others.

The first is that KU by running that play was staying true to their identity as an offense. And many have pointed out that with proper execution, the call itself probably would have worked. I can buy this. I've seen a ton of praise for Andy K and his creativity as a OC. Why change in the biggest moment?

The second is that UT's strength on their highly talented Defense is the D line, specifically the tackles. Meaning a sneak would be going right at their absolute best players. Would KU's O line have been able to get significant push against the best players on that Texas D? This argument works for me as well.

The third argument I've heard, doesn't hold as much water for me. That is the one where maybe Bean hasn't practiced much under center and is more comfortable in the shotgun. Going under center for a sneak would be risking a muffed snap and a turnover in an important situation. Two reasons this argument sucks. 1. Bean is a quarterback, he has to know how to take a snap under center. If we are afraid of a turnover from that, why in the world give him the biggest decision of the game on a triple option that guess what, ended in a fumble!? 2. We've seen KU run a successful sneak this year. It was called back because of a penalty. But the person taking the snap wasn't Bean, wasn't even JD, it was Jarod Casey! My fan brain with hindsight says put Casey under center on 4th and inches and let him be the Hero in Austin AGAIN.

But alas as the great Jackson Browne wrote, "And while the future's there for anyone to change, still you know it seems, It would be easier sometimes to change the past."

@benshawks08 JC does have the best hands and a very hi 🏈 IQ!

@benshawks08 Funny after 4 days I can't even remember the play I was referencing! So I'll take your word for it!!!