Striped Sock It To Em

I do my thing, I don't dare front or flake

I commence to earthquake, dominate, and cremate

PROPS and DROPS as the Slushy Gutter Crew ventured to Austin for the Buffs' loss to the #2 Longhorns and the Broncos' OT win over the Patriots:

PROPS: In the second half of their five games, the Broncos have outscored their opponents 59-6. That tells us one thing: the Bronco staff is making the right adjustments at the break and coming out and implementing them. Case in point yesterday as the Donks switched to a more two tight end set in the second half and utilized Tony Scheffler and Dan Graham on more underneath plays.

DROPS: CU special team's coach Kent Riddle said the "game was on him" after his unit had a complete meltdown in the second half. We couldn't agree more as UT returner Jordan Shipley slashed his way through the Buff punt team to an easy TD. Throw in a blocked punt for a TD and it was an off day for the squad (they did however block a kick.) One quick fix? More starters on the units. No offense to the kids who bust their asses as walkons to get there on special teams, but an upgrade is needed on the pursuit, strength, and overall talent.

DROPS: Remember Tiny from Hollywood Shuffle? Is that Vince's Wolfolk's dad? Winky Dinky dogs.

PROPS: It is easy to be overshadowed by Champ Bailey and Brian Dawkins, but Bronco DB Jack Williams was all over the field on Sunday. His named was called more than the hot chocolate vendor in the east stands. It is showing the defense feeds off eachother, when a reserve like Williams can have a stellar game in his role. The vets lead by their play and attitude.

PROPS: Some may not like burning Tyler Hansen's redshirt nearly halfway through the year, but at this point what do the Buffs have lose? Cody Hawkins has just fallen and can't get up, and rather than trying to work through it, get him on the sideline where he might actually help being a defacto assistant. Now, can the staff get packages and plays for Hansen that can best utilize his talent? Yes, QB draws are easy for the swift Hansen, but how about some option misdirection? More roll outs will have to be on the game plan. A power I with Demetrius Sumler and the forgotten Darrell Scott.

PROPS: Josh McDaniels after the game looked like the dude on your softball team celebrating a 4th inning single. Although McDaniels just beat the New England Patriots, not Quick Hoe Excavating Service. Have to love the passion the coach showed after his almost near-robotic demeanor the past year.

DROPS: Texas showed in part why they are a superior team (well besides, talent, size, speed, and all that crap.) They identified the Buffs' top play maker as Scotty McKnight and completely took him out of the game. On the flip side, everyone already ten beers down on 6th Street knows Colt McCoy and Shipley have a bromance and that the latter will be a favorite target. That didn't set in with the CU staff or players as Shipley had a career day on offense and practically ran free in the secondary.

PROPS: Kudos on the mustard unis. The striped socks get all twisted and the team looks looks like some freaky elves on PCP or something.