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Originally Posted by duncan_idaho
One more thing re: Texas Bowl vs. Navy...
Quite a bit different motivation to play vs. a top 5 team in a league championship game with a potential national title shot on the line than against a service academy after getting bowl snubbed again.
Defending the option and remaining disciplined are things that require effort and focus. Gotta be motivated to maintain those for an entire game.
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If I remember that Texas Bowl correctly - Gabbert had gained around 15 lbs during Christmas break and looked out of shaped and unprepared.
True to form, Yost refused to run the ball against two man defensive fronts.
Good times.....