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Open GameDay Thread: Texas A&M at Texas

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Texas A&M at Texas
Series: Texas leads, 73-34-5.
Last Meeting: #2 Texas 40, Texas A&M 29 (Nov. 25, 2005; College Station, Texas)
Weather: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind between 5 and 15 mph.
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All your Texas-Texas A&M game thoughts, Aggie jokes, predictions, rants go here. BON official prediction is: Texas 41-23

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Not even remotely worried...
about this game; very worried about next Saturday in Kansas City. Stephen Mcgee is a worse passer than Drew Tate, so Im not real worried about his ability to exploit the pass defense; run D should be solid, plus they're at home. Next week however they face an experienced, smart fairly accurate qb, good but not great receiving corps, and cold weather-a bad combination for this team. The two times this year that they've played in cold weather, they've looked like htey haven't wanted to hit, block, cover or tackle anyone.

by mento on Nov 24, 2006 9:53 AM CST reply actions  

Agree on next week
And while I'm not terribly concerned about today should Texas come out at full strength, I'm a little concerned by what happens if the team gets off to a slow start. And, of course, Colt's stinger. Is he fully healed? Both physically and psychologically?

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 10:02 AM CST up reply actions  

Maybe a little premature
PB - if Texas can come out and absolutely dominate, in OK State fashion, how does that change your opinion toward next week?  

And for the record, I'm at work.  I'll be incognito for the remainder of the day.  I'm recording it at home.

If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 10:46 AM CST up reply actions  

F*cking Nevermind!
If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 2:07 PM CST up reply actions  

A lil bit concerned
Yeah I am a bit worried about Colt's stinger too. I dont want to rely on Okla St pulling an upset tomorrow to punch our ticket to KC. We need to take the anger and embarrassment from that horrific loss to KSU and channel it towards our enemies from the east. The offense needs to establish dominance early and our defense needs to stop the QB option since thats the only thing the Aggies do well. I am scared as hell about the game next week. Its hard to beat an opponent twice but as long as the weather is decent, they got a chance. We dont need the crap that happened in Lincoln to happen again. We need calm winds, no snow and mild temperatures to pull it out. And,as always, dont fall for the halfback pass ever again.

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 10:39 AM CST reply actions  

we forget too easily....
You know its funny that no one seems concerned about this game just like no one was concerned about KSU. I just hope the players and coaches are taking this one seriously. They cant lay an egg twice in a row.

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 10:47 AM CST reply actions  

I'm not worried
Stephen McGee waxes his eyebrows.  Metrosexual men do not belong on the gridiron.  Most especially metrosexual AGGY men.

by patienthornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 10:52 AM CST reply actions  

the real kay for next week's game...
is the weather. The d line was great in the first half at Lilncoln, but for long stretches of the second half, they were invisible. The o line was not terrible, but only marginally effective. Then in the kstate game both lines looked like a group of hibernating bears. ON weather.com  game-time temp forecast in the mid t high 30's with very low chance of precip-very much llike the conditions at k state

by mento on Nov 24, 2006 11:06 AM CST reply actions  

I am
a little worried.  In rivalry games, especially UT-TAMU, you never can tell.  Atleast Undrae Wear isnt calling the game today!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:09 AM CST reply actions  

I hate Paul McGuire
he already said texas aggies.  I really hate that crap.  THAT IS NOT THEIR NAME.  texas A&M aggies perhaps??? It's not texas red raiders is it? FOr petes sake ABC, get this right.
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 11:10 AM CST reply actions  

Lets go!
TD on first possession is huge!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:12 AM CST reply actions  

Yeah
I cant stand Paul either.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:12 AM CST reply actions  

O-line
looking good
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 11:15 AM CST reply actions  

Nice Play Calling
I hope it stays up for the rest of the game.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:16 AM CST reply actions  

Arggh!
I'm stuck at work - is there somewhere on the Internet I can listen to this game?

Thanks!

Go Big Red Nebraska!
http://www.cornnation.com

by cornnation @ Burnt Orange Nation on Nov 24, 2006 11:18 AM CST reply actions  

Damn
C'mon, can we be a little more original than that on 4th down.  Everybody knows that play is coming.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:20 AM CST reply actions  

In fiction
a static character is one that never changes his behavior no matter what the plot brings.  That description fits our coaches' desire to keep giving Melton the ball.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 11:27 AM CST up reply actions  

When did
Nebraska win the BIg 12?

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:22 AM CST reply actions  

Nice pickup Bob
Nebraska is the North Champ.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:23 AM CST reply actions  

This is how we lose
getting stopped on 4th and 1 and letting them pick up a long 3rd and 9 screwing field position
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 11:26 AM CST reply actions  

The forward pass
As bad as our pass D is, we've got to make McGee win this game by himself with his arm.  

As I speak, they let him pick up 28 on a scramble.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:27 AM CST reply actions  

Why blitz
EVERYONE knows McGee would rather run than throw!  Drop back and make him make a play with his arm!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:27 AM CST reply actions  

Need a spy
Need a spy on McGee on third down passing. He's not a great passing threat; keep a spy on him

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 11:28 AM CST reply actions  

Mike Griffin
Terrible angle to the ball on the reverse. No containment early for this Texas defense. Annoying.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 11:28 AM CST reply actions  

Damn
Aggessive defense taken advantage of once again.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:29 AM CST reply actions  

OMG!
Can we stop a worse looking option play?

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:29 AM CST reply actions  

Scott Derry
Nowhere to be found on outside contain on the option.

Four third downs, four breakdowns in contain.

Jesus

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 11:30 AM CST reply actions  

HMM..NOT GOOD
how are we letting them get outside like this. at least they missed the extra point. f'in aggies

by jimmer on Nov 24, 2006 11:30 AM CST reply actions  

Not good
We can't stop the run so far.  We'll get blown out of our own building if we can't do that today.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:30 AM CST reply actions  

Those are huge...
atleast they missed the PAT...

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:30 AM CST reply actions  

The only reason
we have the "#1 rush defense in country" is because nobody has bothered to run on us.  They were successful enouh passing that they didn't even try.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 11:31 AM CST reply actions  

92 yards
All on the ground, not a single yard through the air.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:31 AM CST reply actions  

If I wear TAMU coach
I would ask the officials if we could just skip first and second down and go right to third.  Ridiculous!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:31 AM CST reply actions  

Anyone else
feel like we need to score from here? because if we get into the red zone, we're screwed.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 11:37 AM CST reply actions  

Running game
Too many negative plays for us when we're running the ball.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:38 AM CST reply actions  

Running game
Sucking ass again. Running backs just don't get any chance to get going.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 11:38 AM CST reply actions  

I hear you
If we dont score before we get inside the 10, our playbook gets down to about 3 plays and they are all runs between the tackles.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:38 AM CST reply actions  

Our D
is not ready to play
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 11:43 AM CST reply actions  

Umm
We couldnt tell that they were running a qb draw?

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:44 AM CST reply actions  

Texas D
Hasn't been ready to play most of the year.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:44 AM CST reply actions  

3rd and long
we need this stop
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 11:45 AM CST reply actions  

What a surprise...
1st down!  They take TERRIBLE angles to the offensive players.

by DC Horn on Nov 24, 2006 11:46 AM CST up reply actions  

Come up
and make a freaking tackle, someone please!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 11:46 AM CST reply actions  

Bout time
They forced a punt...let's see what the O does from here.

by DC Horn on Nov 24, 2006 11:49 AM CST reply actions  

I agree...
Limas Sweed and Finley are the most under-utilized weapons on the offense.  

by DC Horn on Nov 24, 2006 11:53 AM CST up reply actions  

Crowd too quiet...
Team needs a big play to pull the crowd in.  This is a national TV game and billed as BIG rivalry.  Where is the support?  Come on!

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 11:52 AM CST reply actions  

Damn
We have got to run the ball better.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 11:58 AM CST reply actions  

Nightmare
We're not stopping the run and not running the ball well.  If this continues, we'll lose this game by 10+ points.  

The defense has got to put A&M's hopes on McGee's arm.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 12:04 PM CST reply actions  

big stop and field position
We need to score on this drive, big time.

by hornbone on Nov 24, 2006 12:08 PM CST reply actions  

Agree
Crowd needs to be a bigger factor here.  Way too quiet.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 12:08 PM CST reply actions  

Good time
It's a good time to go deep here.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 12:11 PM CST reply actions  

Running downhill
Thats what I like to see!  Run right at them.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:11 PM CST reply actions  

Crap
We're in the red zone.  Pray.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 12:12 PM CST reply actions  

wow
i have orange glasses but your kidding

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 12:15 PM CST reply actions  

Big 10 refs?
How do you call that at DKR?

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 12:16 PM CST reply actions  

How...
Does the Back Judge call that and not the linesman?  He had a better look and didnt throw a flag!  Fucking ridiculous!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:17 PM CST reply actions  

WOW
Did Texas just get rooked or what?

Aggie gets X-mas present early.

This officiating crew is just flat out terrible.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 12:18 PM CST reply actions  

About Time
Sweed has been pushing off all season. It's about time they called it!

by MattH on Nov 24, 2006 12:20 PM CST up reply actions  

All season?
That's hard to do.
Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 12:22 PM CST up reply actions  

In the End Zone
When the ball is coming to him in the end zone he is going to push off to create space. First time I've seen him not get away with it.

by MattH on Nov 24, 2006 12:26 PM CST up reply actions  

He can push all he wants
before the ball is thrown and SHOULD be pushing.

Both players were fighting for the ball in the air. How do you determine who is more liable for the penalty? Aggie at one point was grabbing Sweed's throat.

It was a non-call and silly.

They missed that completion call in the 1st qtr and the refs continue lazy officiating.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 12:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Offense
our offense has in essence given up 14pts

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 12:18 PM CST reply actions  

Penalties
As bad as that offensive PI call was, we had a false start against us the first time we were in the red zone that we ended up paying for as well.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 12:21 PM CST up reply actions  

Bad call
but still, this team is just not playing. K-St. took more out of them than they were willing to admit.  And half these guys weren't born the last time A&M beat us.  There's absolutely no intensity whatsoever.  

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:18 PM CST reply actions  

Early Starts
Who was it that said the Horns have a history of playing poorly when we're stuck with 11am starts?

by patienthornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 12:21 PM CST reply actions  

I think everyone has said that
at some point.  But I think its more just that this rivalry doesn't mean much to our guys.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:22 PM CST reply actions  

wrong team
Maybe the real Longhorns will come out after half

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 12:24 PM CST reply actions  

I hope they realize
they are being embarrassed.  A&M is just running it down our throats.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:24 PM CST reply actions  

Well
That was as weird and flat a half as I've seen from Texas and we're only down 6-0. Should be fine in the second half.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 12:25 PM CST reply actions  

This is
the worst we can freaking play and we're only down six.  Guess that is something...
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 12:25 PM CST reply actions  

I think
Mack just pretty much said A&M has been lucky the first half.  I dont believe that, A&M is kicking our asses.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

NOW'S THE TIME
to get fired the f*** up.  Hopefully Mack can talk some sense into our Horns.

Rush defense?

satisfied...

by burntorangenance on Nov 24, 2006 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

I can't believe
A&M was content to leave the field with a 6 point lead.  I would have thrown the ball on this secondary with 2 minutes left.  13 to 0 at the half would have been big.  Its a good thing that we're playing coach Fran instead of Stoops or Carroll.  

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:26 PM CST reply actions  

Hell
We don't even look like a Top 25 team right now and we haven't since the OSU game.  I'm gonna go out and drink, it's Friday night here and it's slippin away.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 12:27 PM CST reply actions  

One more thing
that first half took only an hour and 20 minutes.  Wow.  This is a different game this year.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:27 PM CST reply actions  

Haven't been on...
but why in the world do our coaches still have faith in Henry Melton?  I don't think anyone else that has been watching these games still does.  

As soon as I saw him line up on that 4th and 1, I knew that we were doomed.  

Still, only down by 6 at half, we should be OK.  

by Brandon 97 on Nov 24, 2006 12:28 PM CST reply actions  

I'd be curious to know
the actual statistics, but has Melton actually carried the ball over the line of scrimmage in the past 6 weeks?  I wouldn't be a bit surprised to find that he has no positive yards since N. Texas.  But our coaching staff has a long history of sticking with something after it hasn't worked the first 600 times.  

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:30 PM CST up reply actions  

Melton is dead to me
And if he keeps it up...he will have never existed to me.

by aorist9 on Nov 24, 2006 12:33 PM CST up reply actions  

How big was Kansas State loss?
It appears the team is playing for consolation prize now that the MNC is off the table.  It will be interesting to see how they come out of the gate with legacy rights on the line.  This is where the coach earns his keep...motivating the guys.

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 12:30 PM CST reply actions  

embarrased
unless we can run the ball w/ power it's going to be a struggle. W/ Colt it appears we are afraid to throw a true deep pass. I know Colt is consistent but it is always w. short to intermediate passes.

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 12:43 PM CST reply actions  

Maybe, just maybe
Maybe it isn't a massive hangover from Kansas State, and the haunting fact that they blew their title defense.

Maybe it isn't the inexplicable love affair that Greg Davis has with Henry Melton (which is actually really disgusting to think about).

Maybe it isn't that A&M is exposing a run defense that's never really been tested (seriously, what was the last team that played Texas whose primary game plan was to RUN every play and not pass against this secondary).  

Maybe its not any of those things.  maybe, just maybe the guys all had a team meeting last night and decided that they just really really really don't want to play Boise St. in the Fiesta Bowl.

I don't think I'd blame them.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 12:47 PM CST reply actions  

Defense
It is pretty quiet in DKR. It's up to the defense to get it going. This is going to be a quick game as long as atm is able to move the ball w/ success.

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 12:47 PM CST reply actions  

Second half keys
*Colt doesn't look totally comfortable yet. Not sure if it's rust or if he's still hurting a bit.

*The -contain- defense was pretty lousy, especially in the first quarter. Scott Derry, Marcus Griffin, Brian Robison, and Mike Griffin each had serious breakdowns on contain.

*Bobino's got to play better, though he improved after the first quarter.

*The running game is still just awful, and today it's a scheme problem. The running backs have no opportunity to get going.

*Red Zone offense. Obviously.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 12:51 PM CST reply actions  

Big stop
now we HAVE to go score.  Crowd seems to be getting  back in it a little.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:55 PM CST reply actions  

No
Are you kidding me?!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:57 PM CST reply actions  

Shit
can't lose Roy Miller

by aorist9 on Nov 24, 2006 12:58 PM CST reply actions  

Big killer so far this game
Time of possession.  We have got to get the D off the field.

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 12:58 PM CST reply actions  

I really wish
Paul Mcguire would shut up.  Everytime he opens his mouth its something about Layne...

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 12:59 PM CST reply actions  

Ugh
More injuries? What's next?

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 12:59 PM CST reply actions  

Colt needs to tuck and run on some of
these plays when the pocket collapses. How long does expect people to block for him?
Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 1:00 PM CST reply actions  

the ball is just not bouncing our way
it would help if our D could come up with a pick 6, or something.

by jimmer on Nov 24, 2006 1:01 PM CST reply actions  

Are we
hungover or something?
Street level

by UT2001 on Nov 24, 2006 1:02 PM CST reply actions  

what a disgrace
this is fucking ridiculous. Make your reservations for the Holiday Bowl or something crappy like that.

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:04 PM CST reply actions  

north/south
That is the type of play calling we need!

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 1:05 PM CST reply actions  

funny thing
how you get better production out of the hb when COLT IS UNDER CENTER

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:05 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah
your right, I believe we were shutout the entire game.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:05 PM CST reply actions  

is it meguiar, McLiar, McStink?
This guy must have a guaranteed deal...or pictures.

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 1:08 PM CST reply actions  

Good catch
not like its gonna matter. This team sucks!!!

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:08 PM CST reply actions  

Why
Why couldn't Paul Maguire have choked on a turkey bone yesterday...

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:08 PM CST reply actions  

Paul Mcguire
should feel like a dumb ass!  Thats a great catch if youre a 3rd baseman.  What an idiot!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:08 PM CST reply actions  

Novel idea
how about actually scoring sometime during the course of this f'ing game!!!

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:09 PM CST reply actions  

there were a lot of bad calls
against us in 99' the last time we lost.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:11 PM CST reply actions  

I think the only problem with replay
is that the guys in the replay booth suck at making calls.

by aorist9 on Nov 24, 2006 1:11 PM CST reply actions  

FUCK ABC!
How about a fucking running into the kicker?

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:11 PM CST reply actions  

How is that not a completion?
From every camera angle you could see him catching it.

What a joke.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 1:12 PM CST reply actions  

Where's the intensity
No sense of urgency on the sideline.  I think the no-huddle is in order on next series.

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 1:12 PM CST reply actions  

pathetic
Im loving the complete lack of passion from DKR Memorial. Of course the way this team is playing, I wouldnt cheer their sorry asses. They have totally lost it!!

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:12 PM CST reply actions  

Replay
Why the hell do we have replay if they are going to %$^& it up anyway?

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:12 PM CST reply actions  

K-State, too
Refs blew nuts in that game, too.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:13 PM CST reply actions  

The Big 12
Needs to review this game and not allow any of these fucktards to ref a game the rest of their lives!  Talk about taking the game out of the players hands.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:13 PM CST reply actions  

Tied
This game should be 7-6 and has been relatively even, so the refs have done just that.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:14 PM CST reply actions  

What
kept it even.  If thats what youre saying you are right on.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:16 PM CST reply actions  

Nice
Lets fucking score NOW!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:16 PM CST reply actions  

thats more like it!!!
lets make this happen!!!

by kansashornsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:16 PM CST reply actions  

Defense
The D has pretty much stepped it up since the opening Aggie drive, but the offense has got to get it together.

Turnover, beautiful.  

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:17 PM CST reply actions  

Defense
Nice!  Great second half so far.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:17 PM CST reply actions  

How
do they not see that DB trying to pull Sweeds fucking head off?  STUPID FUCKTARDS!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:17 PM CST reply actions  

Sweed is getting screwed
that was a blatant face mask.
Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 1:17 PM CST reply actions  

WTF?~!?!?!
Referees just blatantly assisting A&M

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:18 PM CST reply actions  

Face Mask
Did the Aggie have a face mask against Sweed?

by sportsfan on Nov 24, 2006 1:18 PM CST reply actions  

THat has to be
PI on the defense.  Lets go now!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:19 PM CST reply actions  

About time
You can't be sure with this crew.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:20 PM CST up reply actions  

Did he have his facemask?
He almost ripped Sweeds head off right in front of the linesman.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:20 PM CST reply actions  

red zone offense
My my my - a running touchdown!

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 1:20 PM CST reply actions  

Straight ahead
RUN THAT BALL RIGHT AT THOSE FUCKERS!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:20 PM CST reply actions  

XP
Looks like that missed PAT might bite the Aggies in the ass after all.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:21 PM CST reply actions  

Anyone else?
I'm freaking angry.  Sitting here with family and just screaming all over the place.  

Let's effing go.  Keep the momentum, Horns!!

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:21 PM CST reply actions  

the bad calls
and the horns down have me pretty pissed

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:22 PM CST up reply actions  

Neighbors have just
called the police.

Look in the papers for man being carried out of home in straight jacket.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 1:23 PM CST up reply actions  

North - South
You think coach Davis gets it now?

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 1:22 PM CST reply actions  

I know
My wife is sitting here kinda in shock!  I know my neighbors hate UT game days, because everyone within 2 blocks can hear me.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:24 PM CST reply actions  

Texas A&M offense
They only have 100 yards since the middle of the first quarter.  I'd have to say I'm pleased with the defense today, aside from the opening drive.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:24 PM CST reply actions  

defense woke up
its finally afternoon, they're awake now

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:26 PM CST reply actions  

linbackers
mirror mcgee
big play
need ball back quick

by burntorange81 on Nov 24, 2006 1:27 PM CST reply actions  

False start
3rd and long, lets get a stop!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:27 PM CST reply actions  

DEFENSE!!!
Huge second half performance thus far.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:28 PM CST reply actions  

Holding
A&M is holding on every single play.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:29 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah,
71 holds on about every pass play.  If he didnt McGee would have been sacked on every drop back.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:29 PM CST reply actions  

Yeah,
71 holds on about every pass play.  If he didnt McGee would have been sacked on every drop back.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:30 PM CST reply actions  

I think
Chizik has realized that McGee doesnt really throw the ball well even against a porous pass d like ours.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:31 PM CST reply actions  

All day
I've been saying that all day.  McGee is not capable of winning a game with his arm.  The defense has done well by keeping the game close so far.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:32 PM CST up reply actions  

What happened
to all the punt returners that just caught the ball and ran straight forward?  I would like to see someone do that instead of dancing around and losing yards.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:33 PM CST reply actions  

He has
The Aggies can't stay onside to save their lives.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:35 PM CST up reply actions  

I think
the Aggie front is getting tired.  We need to keep running right back at them.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:36 PM CST reply actions  

plus
this is the first bad game Colt has really had all season

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:37 PM CST up reply actions  

Colt is not sharp today
Lingering injury effects? Rust? Not sure why, but he's definitely not throwing with his usual accuracy.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:38 PM CST reply actions  

Colt
Well, one of the two picks he's got should have never happened, thanks to the refs (the Sweed "TD").  It hasn't helped that we are not running the ball well today.  Even so, he's been very average today, but not terrible, horrendous, or whatever other adjectives you have for his performance.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:40 PM CST reply actions  

Havent seen trick plays?
They have twice ran the reverse.  If I were the coach, I wouldnt worry about the trick play and just try to get back to doing what they did in the first half.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

wow
two guys can't over-pursue like that

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:41 PM CST reply actions  

wrap up
make some tackles... for the love of mack!

by burntorangenance on Nov 24, 2006 1:43 PM CST reply actions  

Melton
Will be alive once he doesn't get the next 3rd/4th and short.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:46 PM CST up reply actions  

Bobino
Keying in much better.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 1:45 PM CST reply actions  

We need
more people playing like Bobino.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:45 PM CST reply actions  

How are we
not covering the middle of the field?

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:46 PM CST reply actions  

Damn
Can our defense go back to their high school days and remember how to defend the option?

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:49 PM CST reply actions  

Kicker
Neumann, Layne...... TAMU SR 11   12   15  80.0  1.09

Stats from big12sports.com

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:49 PM CST reply actions  

aTm
They've had a lot of 3rd and shorts, which is what they want. Why can't we run the ball like that?

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:51 PM CST up reply actions  

Arkansas just scored on LSU
and then missed the extra point, if anyone cares

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:49 PM CST reply actions  

7 minutes
This drive has lasted over 7 minutes, this is the game right here.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:52 PM CST reply actions  

I bet
they run an option on third down right now...

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:52 PM CST reply actions  

Time out
We should call time out here if we get a stop.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:53 PM CST reply actions  

Crap
We made McGee throw on that drive one fucking time.  ONE TIME!!

That's how you lose to the Aggies.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 1:55 PM CST reply actions  

All right Colt
You want to be a legend at Texas?  Here's your first chapter.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:55 PM CST reply actions  

OK
down 5. 2:32. we can put it in the endzone.

by jimmer on Nov 24, 2006 1:58 PM CST reply actions  

hurry up offense
sounds good to me.  it plays to our strengths and their weakness.  They gave up a late score to Tech.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 1:58 PM CST reply actions  

Wasnt this
what we did to start the game?  Quick tempo, tire the d out.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 1:59 PM CST reply actions  

Welcome
to the Holiday bowl.  Fuck what a stupid fucking year!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:03 PM CST reply actions  

On the D?
TAMU has had 2 possessions on our side of the field!  GD has called some stupid plays!

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:05 PM CST reply actions  

Cotton Bowl
It's still possible for us to get a Cotton Bowl berth, we did beat Nebraska once already.  That's up in the air though and this loss will make the bowl picture very murky.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 2:05 PM CST reply actions  

The refs should at least kiss us
before they fuck us.

Terrible officiating, but to A&M's credit they came out inspired and Texas waiting until it was too late.

This throws the QB situation in to doubt. I think the door has just creaked open, just a hair, for Snead and others to compete.

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 2:05 PM CST reply actions  

This
is truly a team loss.  Our offense has sucked big balls and our d was lethargic against a team that we should have shut out.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:06 PM CST reply actions  

I am
officially rooting for OSU now.  Too bad we couldnt control our own destiny.  Mack should fire GD, and call the game himself.  Wouldnt make a bit of difference to me.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:07 PM CST reply actions  

This game
should really be 14-12 with us running the clock down.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:08 PM CST reply actions  

Exactly
The Big 12 has got to review this game and educate its officials (replay and field).  They can't be allowed to effect the outcome of the game like they did today.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Do you bring in Jevan?
It's not clear that Colt can throw the ball down the field.  He's obviously hurt.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 2:09 PM CST reply actions  

Stick with Colt
bring in Jevan and you open up a can of worms with games still to be played.
Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 2:10 PM CST up reply actions  

Wellll
never mind. Here goes the debate.
Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 2:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Already?
PB, I thought of everyone, you would be last on that comment.  Granted, I haven't seen the game yet, but can we pin his entire career on one bad game?  After all, he is a freshman.  Was he due?
If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 2:11 PM CST up reply actions  

Nevermind.
I was under the assumption that the game had already ended and that you were speaking of the future.  I see what you mean now.
If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 2:14 PM CST up reply actions  

He's hurt
Um... Jevan? Seriously.  I love Colt, but HE'S HURT

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 2:11 PM CST reply actions  

Great
Lets fuck up McCoy so he cant play in the crappy bowl game we are going to play in.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:12 PM CST reply actions  

I have no idea
Why they let Colt come back out there. He was obviously hurting before this.  They've got some explaining to do.

by Peter Bean on Nov 24, 2006 2:14 PM CST reply actions  

Don't blame the refs
The offense sucked today.  Who owns the rights to firegregdavis.com?

by Kool Hand on Nov 24, 2006 2:15 PM CST reply actions  

he's here to stay
75 bad games after this one, he'll still be here.

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 2:16 PM CST up reply actions  

A rich guy!
By the way, this does solidify Fran for at least another year.  Some good from this...
If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 2:16 PM CST up reply actions  

not blaming loss on refs
They just did not get the close calls right...only the obvious ones

by TXStampede on Nov 24, 2006 2:17 PM CST up reply actions  

Nobody
I'd gladly make a donation to the site though.

by AMB on Nov 24, 2006 2:18 PM CST up reply actions  

Screw this
A&M got every call today except for the obvious ones.  A phantom PI on Sweed, cost us 7 points and possibly the win.  The no call on Sweed getting his head ripped off.  Guy drilling McCoy just now in the face after the ball was gone.  Watching the linesman throughout the game A&M has gotten a hell of a lot of healthy spots.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:18 PM CST reply actions  

Lost
Texas deserves to lose this game..they didn't feel like playing today..need to get rid of GD !!

by Hooked4Life on Nov 24, 2006 2:21 PM CST up reply actions  

I dont mind
blaming a little bit of the loss on the refs.  I mean that call in the end zone was crucial.  Especially now that we lost by 2 freaking points.  Fuck the refs man!  Partial blame lies on them and I hope they cant sleep the rest of their lives.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:20 PM CST reply actions  

REFS ??
Texas shouldn't have been playing like crap for the refs to make their calls a big deal..

by Hooked4Life on Nov 24, 2006 2:23 PM CST up reply actions  

It took a gimpy winged QB,
the refs blowing calls and some cheap shots for Aggie to finally get a win with Franchione.

If I was an Aggie fan I would need a shower after that win and having to watch Fran cry during the interview. Then again, Aggies rarely shower, so who am I kidding?

Cats and dogs sleeping together.

by EYESofBEVO on Nov 24, 2006 2:25 PM CST reply actions  

Are we talking about the same Aggies?
You know as well as I do, that every Aggie out there will be saying that the refs were not a problem and that "t.u." couldn't handle "Gravy Train - Lane" and that a&m is the best team in the known universe.  Despite the 3 losses on their record.
If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable.

by GoHorns on Nov 24, 2006 2:28 PM CST up reply actions  

I am simply
saying that the call that was made in the endzone, when everyone, but the back judge was right, played a major role in the game.  Think about it, the next play is an INT.  The entire game could have changed for UT on that play.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:26 PM CST reply actions  

it also could have changed
when GD decided to give the ball to Henry Melton on 4th and one.  Come on, I'll bet even Melton looked at coach like he must have been out of his mind.  

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 2:27 PM CST up reply actions  

Your right
But that was something that happened on the field that the players had control of.  I am talking about an outside source having a hand in the outcome of the game.  I know there are bad calls on the field every game, but that was killer.  Just like the 15 no calls on holding on the A&M line.

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 2:31 PM CST reply actions  

see, that's what makes it worse to me
the fact that we CHOOSE to keep GD around.  You could say at least we had no control over the refs.  For me that kind of fatalism is easier to swallow than self-imposed failure.  

by BrooklynHorn on Nov 24, 2006 2:34 PM CST up reply actions  

I can see two blown calls,
the PI on Sweed, and the "incompletion" to Cosby that would ahve been a first down.  That might have made a difference.

However, I don't really like blaming the refs for most of these things.  Texas should have come out and dominated.  Instead, we were flat.  The O-line was whipped around the end all day.  We couldn't stop the option (see this game last year) when it mattered.  

The refs might have given a few calls to atm, but don't kid yourself that we played well enough to win.

by Brandon 97 on Nov 24, 2006 2:32 PM CST reply actions  

By your
definition, is dominating the only way to win?  Because even by what you said, the blown call in the endzone on Sweed, would have won the game, meaning we did play well enough to win.  Just well enough, but well enough.  Now if you were to say we didnt dominate the way we SHOULD have, that means a little more.  Because we didnt, we didnt play like we were the best team in the Big 12.  

by kirk1005 on Nov 24, 2006 3:10 PM CST reply actions  

There are plenty of ways to win.
However against a mediocre atm team that barely squeaked by ARMY, played a cream puff of a schedule all year, and where there is a clear tallent disparity between the schools, we should have dominated them.  

If we would have at least played a decent game, I could be somewhat content.  We were horrid, and there is plenty of targets to point fingers at for this one.  

Were the refs a factor?  Maybe.  Was our inability to run the ball, and our inability to stop the option a factor?  Definitely.
 

by Brandon 97 on Nov 24, 2006 3:48 PM CST reply actions  

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