T-Giving NCAAFB Texas @ A&M Open Thread
Not sure the population around the board tonight, but I'll be celebrating my family leaving me alone by watching Texas @ Texas A&M.
A&M is wildly inconsistent this season, but has shown stretches of being really good on offense, and meh at best on defense. The Aggies are currently #6 in total offensive yards. They do have the nation's sack leader in Von Miller (15 on the year).
I'd love to see an upset here, but I can't see it happening, even with the 12th man at Kyle Field. Be prepared for stories about the Aggie Bonfire as it's been 10 years since the tragedy. As someone who was around College Station for on a few years before the tragedy, I don't think it's worth the risk or money sunk into having the tradition start back up.
Spread is Texas -20.5 or -21 and the O/U is around 63 or 63.5. I like the over, and I'm leaning toward Texas A&M covering (not so confident in that).
November 26th, 2009 at 8:12 PM ^
Man, I saw that coverage and wondered what the hell Texas was doing. Corner was way inside, safety was blitzing, easy read to run up the sideline. Easy pass and catch for a TD. A&M up 7-0 real quick.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:17 PM ^
Fake punt for Texas is an option. Doesn't get enough yards. A&M is tackling solid tonight. McCoy got a somewhat late hit on a pass with no flag. Still early.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:42 PM ^
texas started the game playing scared. you don't run a fake punt in the first quarter against a team that you're much better than. i think mack is a little scared of a&m.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:22 PM ^
I would love to see A&M win this game. It would completely screw up the BCS - who would wouldn't love to see that. If A&M wins, you're likely going to see either a Florida/Alabama rematch for the NC, or you'll see the winner play either TCU, Boise St., or Cincy. No one would want to see a rematch, but it would be hard to put any of those undefeated teams ahead of either FL or ALA, even with one loss. Hopefully, it would be a step toward getting rid of the BCS.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:31 PM ^
Honestly, I don't think it's that hard to put them behind any of the undefeated. Florida has beaten 1 ranked team in LSU. That's not such a strong win. If they were to lose, no way there is a rematch.
If Alabama loses, they have 3 wins to the top 25, TCU has the same number of wins, and more impressive margins of victory. Cincy has one less win against a ranked opponent, but they could conceivably beat a top 10 team to close out the season.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:05 PM ^
Let's say FL beats Bama (FL will be a favorite). Maybe people would put TCU ahead of Bama, but it's a close call. Bama big three wins are VT, LSU, and Miss. TCU's are Utah, BYU, and Clemson. Bama's three wins are more impressive, though maybe not by a lot. The rest of the schedule is not even comparable. TCU's schedule is laden with cupcakes, while Bama beat Tennessee, Arkansas, South Carolina, and (assuming they do it) Auburn.
Maybe that strength of schedule isn't enough to put a one loss team over an undefeated, but I think it's a close call.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:16 PM ^
Well, if you're going to talk 1 loss teams jumping the undefeated, I think you have to look at Georgia Tech first. I think their run has been even more impressive than Bama's.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:25 PM ^
Yeah, but Bama's only loss would be #1. Plus, I couldn't see GT jump up that many spots to overtake Bama (unless if Bama lost UGLY to FL, I guess).
Not trying to bust your chops here - I just think it's an interesting argument. I actually hope it comes to fruition.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:46 PM ^
Yeah, I just don't want to see a rematch. Not at all. I don't care if their game is epic. I don't want to see it any more than anyone wanted to see an OSU/UM rematch in 2007.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:37 PM ^
Dang A&M's having a bit of difficulty shutting down Shipley..
November 26th, 2009 at 8:40 PM ^
the commentator indicated a few moments ago that the Texas offensive line had 123 starts between them. I wonder the total starts of the M line this past season and potentially in the upcoming season. Perhaps I will investigate...
November 26th, 2009 at 8:46 PM ^
I wish Michigan had yell practice like A&M. UM fans need a lesson on getting loud.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:38 PM ^
do you know how good of an idea that sounds?! Suggest that to the Athletic Department. Stat!
November 26th, 2009 at 8:43 PM ^
T E X A S
F I G H T
(alum, sorry)
November 26th, 2009 at 8:43 PM ^
Texas tends to sleep walk through the first half. This should be a blowout in the second half.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:50 PM ^
Damn. Wasn't expecting McCoy to bust any runs over 40 yards.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:56 PM ^
I had a question for you. If the unthinkable happens, and Texas loses, do you really think the title game will have one of the three "undesirables" ?
November 26th, 2009 at 9:08 PM ^
Rick - we're talking about this above. What do you think about putting TCU over a one loss Bama (I'm just putting out this hypothetical situation because I think it's the closest call).
November 26th, 2009 at 9:21 PM ^
and I must disagree with you. I think Clemson and BYU could beat Va. Tech, LSU, and Miss. The rest of the schedule doesn't mean much to me, because TCU has pantsed everyone else they've played. So I think TCU would deserve a shot at the title, and I think they could compete with Florida, because they play excellent team football in big games, which is the one thing that can overcome talent deficiences.*
*- But I don't think they're hurting for talent though, are they?
November 26th, 2009 at 9:32 PM ^
Yeah - you and FA have good points. I just bet my dad $5 to $100 that we'd see a Bama/FL rematch in the NC. (Not that I'd want to see that, but I think it's better than a 20-1 possibility.)
One thing that could make it more arguable, as well, is if FL/Bama was a well-played, close game. If you think about it, the situation would be similar to the Michigan or FL controversy in 2006, when the BCS chose a one loss FL over a one loss UM (though UM's resume was more impressive) to play OSU (thus avoiding the rematch).
November 26th, 2009 at 9:45 PM ^
I wouldn't be surprised if your dad had a rather unpleasent payout he had to deal with! But yeah, I think you're right about the Situation resembling OSU/UM in 06', but they'd actually have the media leverage to pull it off.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:34 PM ^
Currently, the red light and siren are going off in the offices of Mike Slive. Barrage of ridiculous SEC superiority statements to follow.
November 26th, 2009 at 8:59 PM ^
My favorite part was when Craig James started bragging about A&M's speed right after they blew contain just a play before.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:13 PM ^
When's the last time Texas and TAMU were national powers at the same time? You'd think the state of Texas would be big enough to support two top-notch programs, but for the last 20 years or so it's always been one up, one (relatively) down.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:45 PM ^
double duh
November 26th, 2009 at 10:01 PM ^
Texas actually supports several top notch programs. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State pull a lot from Texas. As does TCU and Texas Tech.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:19 PM ^
is turning into be quite entertaining. Big plays for both sides. I would love to see a game at Kyle Field it looks wild!
November 26th, 2009 at 9:21 PM ^
Is his full name really Von Miller? No abbreviation or anything?
November 26th, 2009 at 9:29 PM ^
Maybe his parents really liked this guy:
http://www.the700level.com/images/von_hayes.jpg
November 26th, 2009 at 9:30 PM ^
Are they going to pan to the guy and girl every time A&M scores to see if they kiss? I really hope not.
November 26th, 2009 at 9:34 PM ^
If you go on ESPN360.com, you can get the isocamera on just that couple.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:10 PM ^
Love the kids game, but is it worth mentioning he is 1-2 against Gig 'Em?
Here's hoping the second half is as fun as the first
November 26th, 2009 at 10:22 PM ^
A&M's defense seems to be very undersized.. Texas big OL are pushing them around easily as Colt picks the secondary apart.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:32 PM ^
hopefully that backup CB from texas is ok. that hit did not look good. haven't heard a stadium that silent for that long in a while
November 27th, 2009 at 1:17 AM ^
I just got home from the game. It was eerie how silent the stadium was, and it stayed that way for several minutes.
November 26th, 2009 at 10:44 PM ^
man, i cannot wait for texas v. florida/alabama. or florida v. alabama for that matter. awesome to have two sweet games like that coming up.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:08 PM ^
This A&M secondary is scary bad... I would hate to be an Aggie fan knowing that every third and long was going to be converted
November 26th, 2009 at 11:10 PM ^
NCAA passing defense -
Michigan: (67th)- 221.4 YPG
Texas A&M: (110th)- 259.0 YPG
I take solace in this statistic.
November 26th, 2009 at 11:27 PM ^
yeah wouldnt it be terrible to think your team would be giving up third and long all day.....oh shit wait a second
November 27th, 2009 at 12:16 AM ^
Like Michigan, A&M played quite a few freshmen (though A&M played 18 true fresh). Thinks look good for the Aggies in the future.
November 27th, 2009 at 12:42 AM ^
I tuned in and caught the excellent KO return for TD by Texas. That guy was seriously fast, and blew the wind right out of A&M's sail.
November 27th, 2009 at 12:51 AM ^
Was anyone impressed with Texas, especially their defense? Living in Austin, all I hear is how their defense is the best in the nation. Didn't look like that tonight.
November 27th, 2009 at 12:58 AM ^
nope...
TAM is nothing special.. Florida/Bama will put up 50+ points on Texas if they play like that.. and there's no way they'll be able to move the ball like they did against that soft TAM defense..