Just now getting to watch this. I think for a bunch of young men, they displayed remarkable composure, considering they were being interviewed right after a huge loss, virtually identical in its script compared to that of the week before. The last thing any of these players wanted to do was to give a post game interview; and yet their thoughts were collected, and regardless of whether they believed what they were saying, they conveyed positive attitudes in their comments. These are the very qualities that are characteristic of great leaders, and they and their coaches need support rather than discouragement at this critical juncture. This is the same team with the same coaches that turned around dramatically after a dismal loss to Missouri last year. Nobody knows more than these players and coaches what challenges lie ahead. While pressure is largely self-inflicted, it is also significantly influenced by the amount of external support, or lack thereof, that exists. Believe it or not, as we live in a computer age, many of these players regardless of what they're advised to do or not do by their coaches, are visiting texags.com and reading these posts. Be careful, and I should heed this advice as well, what we post. They are, after all, still impressionable young men, and any seed of self-doubt that is planted can often be reinforced by negative commentary, and may further play a role in their performances. Stay positive, and hopefully they will. After all, they are doing all the work on the field, while we merely observe. I have no doubt they are striving to improve every game. Now beat the hell outta tech!
