Open GameDay Thread: Texas at Texas A&M
Game 12: Texas at Texas A&M
Texas Longhorns (9-2, 5-2) at Texas A&M Aggies (6-5, 3-4)
Friday, November 23, 2007 · 2:30 p.m. CT
Kyle Field (82,600) · College Station, TX

Television: ABC
Radio: 98.1 FM / 1300 AM (Austin)

I hope everyone enjoyed their Thanksgivings and had a chance to spend time with family, friends, food, and football. Now, game day is here, and I'm especially grateful to have such a great community of fans to enjoy the 'Horns with. I didn't say so yesterday, but let me do so today: I'm deeply appreciative of everyone's support of late. From well wishes for my mother to birthday shout outs - I feel blessed. Thanks all.
And now, Friday, Texas retakes the field in an incredibly important game for this program. A win gets Texas to 6-2 in conference play, forcing Oklahoma to win on Saturday to win the South Division. A win also puts Texas in the clubhouse with 10 wins and solid position for BCS consideration.
So let's do this. I'm on record predicting a double-digit Texas win, and most burnt orange faithful I know expect the same. That optimism is entirely predicated on this team actually turning the corner we think it may have. Which is why this game is so important.

Finally, a few gameday items of interest to prep you for the clash in Kyle:
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I'm sure you all remember how badly Texas struggled last season to get the Aggies off the field on third down during the embarrassing 12-7 loss in Austin. A&M converted 10 of their 16 third downs in 2006, including what seemed like 14 in a row during the game-winning drive in the fourth quarter. Texas, meanwhile, was successful in just 2 of their 9 third down tries.
Curious, I looked up the Longhorns' and Aggies' third down conversion rates for both 2006 and 2007, both on offense and defense. The Longhorns have improved significantly on offense, while remaining mediocre on defense. The Aggies, however, have suffered a marked decline in performance. Excellent on third down on both offense and defense in 2006, the Aggies have totally collapsed on defense in 2007, ranking 110th nationally in getting teams off the field on third down. Click the graphic on the right for a look at the chart showing each team's national ranking in third down efficiency over the past two seasons.
If you missed the series earlier this week: Setting the Stage for the Game / A Look at A&M / Texas Keys to Victory.
Kirk Bohls takes a very critical look at the Texas defense and asks: Can Duane Akina keep his job at this rate? Bohls goes so far as to note that "inside sources" indicate Akina's job is far from secure heading down the final stretch of games.
Barking Carnival provides an X's and O's breakdown of defending A&M's option attack.
--PB--
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317 comments
Comments
If we can't stop the option (again)
then I think we should be looking for another DC after the bowl game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Tellus Done?
First I've heard of this.
TE Martellus Bennett, with the self-anointed moniker of 'Money', has upset some Aggie fans with what was considered premature comments that he intends to take-the-money-and-run by bolting to the NFL following his junior season.
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 7:27 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Another tidbit
The Horns are ranked right behind the Aggies, giving up 267.6 ypg. The Big 12 has suspended starting SS (and A&M's fourth-leading tackler) Alton Dixon for the first half for taking a swing at Missouri TE Chase Coffman on November 10.
We should take advantage, use the quick-strike offense that we rolled out at Iowa State, and take a 21-point lead into halftime. I bet Shipley would love to have a big game against his friend and former teammate. The start of that game was probably my most pleasurable TV viewing of the year.
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 7:33 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This is it, men (and ladies)...
This is why we watch the games. Our season, and no doubt the solidarity of the football program are at stake today. We will face an opponent on their field, their terms. This opponent has nothing to lose. Nothing, nothing, would be sweeter to them than to drag us down into the hell which they have created for themselves. Do not expect an easy victory today - Create one. Do not let them take from you what they have already lost for themselves.
This is not the time for almost. After training all year, this is not the time to be stopped on third down, nor the time to give up an extra yard.
Offense: Let's get six.
Defense: Not one yard.
Don't bend. Break them.
by Horn Brain on Nov 23, 2007 9:06 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
OK, that was mostly just for me...
... I am so pumped for this game. I hope someone from the team realizes how big this is to the fans.
by Horn Brain on Nov 23, 2007 9:08 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If they don't...
...then they don't belong at Texas.
Hook 'Em
by Sweed4Heisman on Nov 23, 2007 10:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Watch game ONLINE?
I'm out of the country this week and having trouble locating the game online. Moose, UTbilisi, anyone else know where a stream can be found? It has been mentioned on myP2P forum but no answer yet as to a source. It appears that ESPN360 will NOT be showing it.
Thanks!
by horndude on Nov 23, 2007 11:12 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Javorskie Lane and Jermichael Finley = Family
Forget about the lovefest between Stephen McGee and Jordan Shipley. According to the Statesman, Aggie RB Lane and Texas TE Finley are actually blood relatives. The two were born just two months apart to the same daddy (and obviously different mothers...although if anyone is going to develop during just a two-month gestation period, Finley is just enough of a physical freak to do it). The father managed to be absent in both sons' lives, leaving their maternal grandmothers to raise them.
by Lincoln on Nov 23, 2007 2:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Over/Under
How many times do you think you will hear "Texas Aggies" during the game? It's like saying Texas Red Raiders, Oklahoma Cowboys, Florida Seminoles. Perhaps we need Walter Cronkite to expand on his statement. "We're Texas. You're not."
by Lincoln on Nov 23, 2007 2:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Started yet?
Has the game started yet? Outside of Texas we're still seeing Colorado finish off Bill Callahan's career at Nebraska.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 2:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
underway
They just cut ovet at kickoff here in Austin. No HD, though. Boo, ABC!
by kablam jones on Nov 23, 2007 2:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sick
I'm in college station, but I'm not at the game. I'll be posting with some aggie insight if you guys don't mind.
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 2:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Ugh 3rd down defense
3rd and 20 and we still can't get a stop...
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:46 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The game is on btw
in Houston at least. That's where I'm at.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Goodson gets us again
Again, more bad tackling.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WTF!!!
I guess we will learn how to tackle next year
by Tater Nuts on Nov 23, 2007 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope Akina has his bags packed
Actually, I would pull a Leach and leave his ass in College Station for the sheep boys to have their way with him.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
HD?!?!?!
Why has UT not been on HD this year?
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 2:49 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Orakpo blows it
I don't know... I thought Orakpo was a lot faster than that, I'm shocked he missed that tackle.
Looks like we're going to have trouble with the run again. This is going to be a close game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Oh god
More missed tackles. Has there ever been a screen that didn't burn us for 10+ yards?
by Caradoc on Nov 23, 2007 2:50 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Arkansas scores TD
Arkansas 7, #1 LSU 6
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sick to my stomach
This Colorado game will not EFFING end.
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 2:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice play
Jermichel needs the ball a lot today
by Tater Nuts on Nov 23, 2007 2:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
2 very loooooong minutes
after Colorado killed 7 minutes in real-time, the last 3 minutes have taken 20 real-time minutes.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 2:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean, 2 mins 8 secs
At the rate the CU NU gameis going, it'll last another two hours...
by Iron on Nov 23, 2007 2:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lots of updates please
ABC will not switch us over
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We are getting 1st downs easily
glad that we're using Finley.
This looks like it's going to be a high scoring game. I am so disappointed by our defense.
Heard gets McCoy again.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
heard
I really hate heard, he gets us a crapload of dumb penalties
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Heard hits Colt
Close to "blow to head" after pass was off.
3rd and 7 coming up
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 2:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pass incomplete
Someone had colt's leg.
Punt coming up./
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
McCoy sacked
commentators think it was intentional grounding, but McCoy threw it past line of scrimmage.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Moore great punt 42 yards
forces fair catch
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
wow
they didn't even bother showing the last aggie play
Nice stop on 2nd down. Bobino and others.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Almost worse
this means they could have switched over at kickoff, but for some reason chose not to.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
havent switched me over yet....
CU just kneeled it for the win...preparing for 10 minutes of commercial before i get to watch the start of the 2nd quarter....ABC is killing me.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Great hurry on McGee
Killebrew leads the charge
A&M punts. PLEASE do something productive Cosby!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 2:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cosby gets 7 yards max
what was up with him standing still for 2 seconds after the catch!?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
quan
I know quan has great hands, leadership, blah blah. Has he even come close to breaking one this year. I can't think of one. You would think with all the athletes we have that one could have that crazy speed needed for kick and punt returns
by Tater Nuts on Nov 23, 2007 3:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No
We've had a zero punt return game all year
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Charles
Dancing, but still gets big gain.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What? There are no famous Aggies?
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OUR OL IS WINNING THE LINE OF SCRIMMAGE ...
WE NEED TO BE PATIENT AND KEEP RUNNING
by pchorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You spoke too soon bud
Tray Allen blew that assignment
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 3:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aggies are giving their best shot.
Horns are somewhat conservative, not really aggressive. Yet.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
WTF was that?
Pooch punt? from the 35? NO BALLS
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
MMHorns
You going to the game tonight?
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the offense needed to break the a&m spirit
making that 4th down would have sent a message
by Tater Nuts on Nov 23, 2007 3:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Not going for it on 4th down was ridiculous
Was it really worth it? This means we must not have much confidence in the defense forcing a 3 and out.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
DBs played back on 4 of 5 receivers.
Including on Bennett. Get up.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Backwards gameplan so far
We're playing not to lose. TAKE IT TO A TEAM YOU ARE BETTER THAN
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're playing back and not getting pressure.
Worst of both worlds.
Offense not going deep even thought they've had some man-to-man on outside.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mack Brown explodes again?
Well it worked in the OSU game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:12 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
mack browns gum?
I wonder what type of gum he chews. I always wonder that when I see a sports guy chewing. I'm sure they do the same kind every time.
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
can we not tackle that fat bastard?
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Gotta hit his legs, not his shoulders.
Griffin whacking him up high is nothing; have to hit knees or lower.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Lane destroys UT line
The train is carrying us to 1st downs.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who's who?
A&M is playing like UT. They're passing!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Aggies spread
Getting a LB on Bennett. That'll work all day. ADJUST Akina
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Duane needs to update his resume.. he's allowing
McGee to look like an actual quarterback.
by the1austin on Nov 23, 2007 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
every other time i see mcgee
by FutureMan on Nov 23, 2007 3:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This stuff is SOOO tiresome
conservative gameplan...other team playing with more enthusiasm. Sigh
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
McGee
If the game ended now, this would be one of his greatest passing games of the year. Ridiculous.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well...
At least half back passes aren't burning us this year.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
can't decide
do we play down to our competition or are we just not that great?
by Tater Nuts on Nov 23, 2007 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
seriously mcgee
8 for 10. 100 yards. td. in the first quarter? I've never.
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We're kinda
in the same position as LSU talented favorite (pre-season MNC contender) playing good running offense with lame duck coach and nothing to loose
Saw the 1st quarter of LSU game - they seem to be playing not to loose also and are of course doing precisely what might be expected - loosing
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 3:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
my 3 year old daughter ...
...is more fired up for the game then the horns. She just spontaneously stood up and belted out the Eyes of Texas. Guess singing her to sleep with that is paying off.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Christ I loath
Fran - we have to wipe that hideous smile of his face
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 3:19 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i could have run through that hole,
and I weight about 400 pounds less than tubby
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Somebody please tell me
there was a strategic reason there was nobody in the middle on 3rd and short. Our coaches are aware of #11 right?
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Obviously not.
I called that play when I saw the spot.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The nature of a rivalry
especially playing at their place. They just step up and everyone gets better. It sucks. That's what happens when everyone hates you. They play their best against you.
A&M has given up 40+ pts in 2 straight games. If we don't score, this could be another 12-7 type game.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great speed from
RK - as expected
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 3:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Losing Ishi doesn't help a damn bit.
And the LBs are still in.
It's a bad rope-a-dope.
Only A&M mistakes will save us this drive.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hold to a FG...
and we'll be in better shape to turn the tide. somebody make a play.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well at least we did that
but it was more about McGee making bad passes.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
texas defense
what is their base defense?
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 3:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Has been since start of spring practice
Right PB?
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Ha Ha HA
Whoooeeee. That's great PB
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not happy about the FG
but I'd be more unhappy about a TD. The D showed up somewhat in the red zone. At least Bobino did.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I truly hope
that Mack, Davis and Akina are embarassed by this.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cart McCoy
hadn't heard that one before
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You going to the game tonight?
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
no Haka for me
couldn't get a ticket and can't afford $100. i would try the bribe in method, but I think Boise may put a hurting on us. i hope i am wrong.
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 3:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aggie bullshit.
If there's any justice, that gets a little revenge.
(Not the way it looks now, but, uh, in the fourth quarter.)
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
offense anyone?
Have we even had the ball yet? (Oh, yeah, for 4 minutes. That's ball control for ya)
by OBdoc on Nov 23, 2007 3:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Glad that qrt is over
Maybe we will do better in the next 3.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:29 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Cosby not giving full effort
I don't blame him because he's too valuable as our best WR.
However, it doesn't even seem like he's running hard and is being conservative on these punts/kick offs, probably just to make sure he doesn't get beat up.
This is a joke, and I'm wondering why no one in the media has even brought this up to Mack about the poor return game. Do we really have no one else to return punts? Chiles? Ogbannaya? Shipley? Jones?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Would have been nice if..
the refs would've blown the whistle before we ran the play. Now G. Davis is one play short in his ever-inspiring playbook.
by 512 on Nov 23, 2007 3:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Kindle
Maybe Kindle can tackle J-train. Turn that tiger loose Mack.!!
by burntup on Nov 23, 2007 3:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just 2 more quarters
until we show up...Can't wait.
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 3:32 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that screen looked
like it coulda gone
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mack!
Giving it to that ref! Somebody get fired up!
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 3:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
c'mon j'mich...
you need to catch that.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Give em a taste of their own medicine
Use JC... a lot.
Horrible penalty. Leads to 3 and out. Ridiculous.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i am not worried
just disgusted.
worrying happens in the second half.
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 3:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why does
the team seem to play down to the competition?
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well
young LBs in - thats something - or not
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
good play design...
blown up by the sophomore LBs....was that push in the back legal?
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That may be legal
but it shouldn't be. Someone is going to get their knee blown out.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What in God's name is AKina doing?
They're running ONE passing play, and one only. Spread, with a pass to Bennett.
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:37 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
now they are
Goodson. 1st down.
I guess they will try to kill us with McGee options in the 4th quarter.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like the horns were looking ahead.
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
To what, Christmas?
Without a win, there's only crap ahead.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I was, at least
but I was still up for this game
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They may not be running much
but when they do, they're getting 10yds per carry. This is embarrassing.
by roywilliamsisgod on Nov 23, 2007 3:39 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WE ARE BEING HORRIBLY OUTCOACHED
conservative on offense and who knows what on defense
by pchorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
by Fran and Co.
how unbelievably sad is that?
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
A&M
will have doubled up the 'Horns in time of possession after this drive.
Great play by Beasley.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
what a play...
beasley....beautiful.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
B E A S L E Y
What a play...blew that one up!
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
"This rivalry is very respectful"
ROTFLMBO!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Great play
followed by a terrible one. Gotta stick with your man the whole play.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:41 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Foster annoys me
He's always celebrating and hot dogging when he's not doing anything
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
After being thoroughly out-coached
by Dennis Francione, I will STILL have to listen to people tell me that this staff knows what it's doing.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 3:42 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Horns won't use pressing defense.
Traditionally that's what we've done with spread; DBs up on WR, pressure coming. Now we just wait for the short completion. I don't see you even call this defense. It's a prevent D state of mind. If we were slow, maybe.....but we're not. Just dumb to me.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully Bohls was right
about Akina possibly being canned.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I nominate Jerry Gray.
It's about time. He's at Washington Redskins this year. Time to bring him home.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting decision to take the penaly
Let's see if it pays off...
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:43 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I won't have done that.
Too far for Aggie FG. Dumb.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What a bunch of crap
A&M is not a good team and the defense is making them look good.
on the other side of the ball the Texas offense is making a crappy defense look good.
UT may still pull this game out but this is some bad football.
by Xerxes on Nov 23, 2007 3:45 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
THAT IS WHAT WE NEEDED
LET'S GO BOARD! TEXAS FIGHT! TUCK TAMU!
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 3:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Like the no huddle call
Good switchup of tempo...need to get some points of the INT here.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Pittman show up
too bad the call was some weak short pass
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
McFadden for Heisman
the last TD was a 73-yard run
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Wasted the pic..
Well, they flipped the field position. Need a three and out.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:51 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Passing games
The passing games have switched. Texas cannot catch a ball and A&M is having a great day.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:52 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
As I've been saying all season:
- GD is a certifiable retard
- Akina was great as a DB coach, but hs put together a stunningly shitty defense.
- Colt is average at best.
- Give the damn ball to JC.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Texas not getting yardage on first down.
Been third and four or greater most of the time.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:54 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it but A&M actually looks good.
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 3:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Texas didn't get any points,
but they did at least show some more life.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that Dr Pepper commercial...
makes Baby Jesus cry.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:54 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Pass to Tellus
What a surprise
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Nice...
McGee with 143 yards passing in a quarter & a half. We're making him look like an All-American.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 3:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
That's it right there.
A&M receiver without anyone within 10 yards. We defend two yards and 12 yards. Nothing in between.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
how are all these guys so open...
oh yeah, the older LBs are in.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 3:56 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What a surprise, TEs killing us
The guy from K-state, Gonzalez last year, Bennett now.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is awful
Another pitiful first half
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 3:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our best defense are the Aggie mistakes.
It's absolutely senile to do this shit week after week.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
where's the defense
someone needs to bitch-slap the defense and wake them up.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 3:58 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Every single play is play action
LBs are biting every time.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
where has this A&M passing game been all year?
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 3:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Playing against teams
with better coaches than we have
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe just maybe
A&M is better than we thought. They have had a stronger schedule than we have. Maybe Texas is just medicore this season.
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
oh wait,
the D is getting bitch-slapped, by the aggies.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wonder
how many "3 and outs" the defense has produced this year?
Glad to see that Foster decided not to turn around on that one.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
It's obvious
All A&M cares about is the UT game. They used the previous 11 games to set us up for this game.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 4:00 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Texas is in big trouble
if A&M sticks it in the end zone here.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
FIRE AKINA and GD
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
thats right.
fire them on the spot, and leave them in Sheep Land to find their own way back.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 4:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe it's me.
This all looks so scripted.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A&M is playing the best they have all season
that's what it takes....
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 4:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I'm rooting for the clock
Get this ugly half over with
by NYCHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:03 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Someone Hit that crook Fran in the face
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHY GIVE A CUSHION AT ALL?
when mcgee can't beat tight coverage.
by the chairman211 on Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You're exactly right.
Only one wR with speed - Franks - and one who has size. If we can't match up with them, they should turn in their jersies.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Jesus
Someone wake me in the 4th quarter
by Peter Bean on Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why
is the defense celebrating? Because you stopped a 3rd & 7 after allowing them to drive 85 yards for a field goal?
Oh nevermind. Allow them to drive 95 yards for a TD.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How prepared is UT
this is not an angry team. They look like a bunch of girls at a pillow fight!
by Xerxes on Nov 23, 2007 4:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Our offense is good
enough to come back on that defense but sheesh
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 4:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Think I'm going to vomit.
by 512 on Nov 23, 2007 4:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Look at the bright side
This is the end of Akina.
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You know,
that would be the logical and sensible thing have happen, but GD has been around for quite a while, and with the exception of the VY years, he has sucked ass. Mack doesn't have the balls to fire people, or bench shitty players.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
fran
is sticking it to everyone. if he coached like this for the past 5 years, he might still have a job
by carsondude on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Texas getting its arse handed to them by Fran!
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
seriously considering
turning this $%%&! off before I throw something through the TV
by SaintBevo on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Evil Mack
needs to show up and rip the team a new one.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:06 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
He did and it didn't work
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No, DeLoss and the Chairman of Regents.
Let's talk real persuasion.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Outcoached by Fran,
a guy who's going to leave.
But with that said, some halftime adjustments will be made and we should play better. We need to score once this half though.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:07 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We can drop at least 28 on them but
an attitude adjustment is the most important
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 4:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
American Gangster
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you JC
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah American Gangster!
by RemiMagnus on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
CHARLES
POUND IT, THATS HOW U DO IT
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Wow
it took GD almost a half to realize that A&M is having trouble with Charles.
Nice play.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
and it will take him 4 plays
to forget it
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:11 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
that JC screen
is our best play today
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hook em!
That ankle is bothering JC. He is not running like he did in the OSU game.
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 4:09 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No Country For Old Men
is pretty damn good.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 4:10 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
OMg
I thought that was delay. I guess i better from prepare for many heart attacks today.
by JohnsonUT on Nov 23, 2007 4:11 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How FREAKIN' Pathetic a first half
Jamaal Charles' long gain aside, this has been a story of one team simply wanting it more. I am embarrassed.
Akina needs to either get McGee on his back or start covering receivers. Why is it we insist on playing the "slow" LBs?
by DreadedOne on Nov 23, 2007 4:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This is where TV fucks with the game.
By radio they were up and ready to go well over two minutes ago. but nooooooooooool....
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:13 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We ran the same frickin' play we were going
to run. With a shift the other way. What a croc.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not surprising
that Texas can't convert a simple 3rd & 1.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Last year we converted only 2 of 9.
That was the real killer for the day. Obviously, the Aggs are playing well enough to force us into third and long all half long.
A&M pulled an aggie boner. And saved our ass. Whoa.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
disgusting
a timeout into that play call
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 4:14 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen a team
try to ice their own kicker.
Joking aside, its pretty sad that Brown had to let the clock run down because he doesn't want to leave to much time for the A&M offense. Really?
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that fake would
have been stopped
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 4:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't understand the call
A play like that on 3rd and 1 means you have confidence in your O-line. Our O-line obviously isn't good. Why that play? Why not just run with Charles or a short pass?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Franchione looks like Cheney
Reason #327 to hate his ass.
by NYCHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Next thing you'll say
it is Bush's fault we're losing, right? You Yankee moron!
by TXStampede on Nov 23, 2007 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course
My god...someone punch Fran in the face. What a smug look on that son of a bitch's face.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe
we're loosing to that 'effing moron
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
WHY FAKE!?
We need points! Go for the FG.
HUGE BREAK BY A&M calling the TO, it might've been short!
FG GOOD!
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:17 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
YES
now its a 2 possession game, and we get the ball to start the 2nd half.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I hate field goals
its an admission of defeat more often than not. The only coach who seems to see this clearly is Bill Belichick.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
isn't that an automatic audible?
they had what, 8-men bunched around the line? pathetic half.
by FutureMan on Nov 23, 2007 4:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We fooled ourselves
No shit Mack
by patienthornsfan on Nov 23, 2007 4:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
that's rich
we could go so many directions with that statement.
by FutureMan on Nov 23, 2007 4:23 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Good job getting points
and Lane might be gone for the game?
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I hope Mack is
a little harder on his team than he was on camera.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I think he generally is...
Halftime he usually lights a fire under Davis' butt...(at least it seems that way)...
by DreadedOne on Nov 23, 2007 4:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Mack
"We faked ourselves" on that fake FG...
Ugh.
by Texas Sized BS on Nov 23, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
halftime...
we'll come out fired up and win this game....we get the ball to start the half, right? (i didnt see who received in the 1st).
aggie will be spent after sodomizing the celebration sheep in the locker rooms.
by bleed burnt orange on Nov 23, 2007 4:21 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
We took the option in the second half.
The choice will be when to take the wind (third or fourth) or to take the ball.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:22 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know
at this point, Mack's smiling face is more annoying to me than Fran's.
He has that familiar "Ya'll didn't expect me to USE my talent advantage, did you? What have you been watching the past 10 years?" smile on his face.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:22 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
At least
Fran isn't our problem - even today its more our lack of desire than the admittedly pretty good play by aTm
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 4:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree with that too
A&M is playing well, but it is our pathetic play, and even more pathetic coaching which is costing us...as it has been costing us all season.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We need some new blood.
I grow weary of that shit, too.
Aggies can't play any better the second half; Horns can play vastly better. That's how the coaches will present it to the Horns. Sorta standard coaching fare in this situation.
But Horns didn't attack aggressively, one of PB's key points going in.
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What talent advantage?
Superior talent wouldn't be 11 games into the season trying to figure out how to cover receivers and tackle.
by DreadedOne on Nov 23, 2007 4:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know what happened to Lane?
This would be a HUGE loss.
Even though they passed a lot, I think Fran was going to try to run a lot in the 2nd half, especially the 4th quarter. Without Lane, that hurts for them.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Fran
...won't be smiling long. I hate that bastard. And to think he recruited me at one point. And Clappy needs to set a fire under the horns at half.
by spinmonkey on Nov 23, 2007 4:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
How could ANYONE
want to play for this sleeze
by duras on Nov 23, 2007 4:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
because he'll bump asses with you
after a touchdown
by FutureMan on Nov 23, 2007 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You know what this means don't you?
If we continue like this and lose that means put all your money on Oklahoma State tomorrow because they'll blow the doors off of the Sooners and we'll feel like wusses because we could've made it to the championship game.
by DreadedOne on Nov 23, 2007 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
A&M on pace...
for 576 yards of offense. I'm speechless.
by longhorn543 on Nov 23, 2007 4:27 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
They only average 390 per game.
How sad is that?
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Aggie defense shouldn't be tired at all.
A couple of more long drives by ATM and our defense is in serious jeopardy (as if it's not right now).
by whills on Nov 23, 2007 4:28 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
1st offensive play of the 3rd qtr?
- Zone read? ....errr...I mean zone hand-off?
- bubble screen?
- incomplete out?
- over the middle into triple coverage?
by Horns4Ever on Nov 23, 2007 4:30 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why did A&M's bubble screen work for a 40 yard TD
when ours never seem to work?
by Texas Wahoo on Nov 23, 2007 4:31 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think Fran is smiling b/c
he thinks he will keep his job if he wins here today. We all must remember that aggies only look to 1 game a year to make or break their season.
by Texas Our Texas on Nov 23, 2007 4:31 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Why?
Why is it that the Texas coaches are always so surprised by what the other team is doing on both sides of the ball that they have to frantically make adjustments at half-time? Why are the players always so laid-back in the first half that they have to have a fire lighted under them at half-time? Why do we alswys play down to the oter team's level? It looks like the team is just not ready to play most games. (Tech being the lone exception this year.)
by OBdoc on Nov 23, 2007 4:33 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Greg Davis
has engineered one TD against this "intimidating" Aggie defense in the past two years.
Would a 2-game losing streak against the Ags finally tip the scales toward revamping this staff? It has to come at some point. Christ, this A&M team has been absolutely whipped by some mediocre teams in that span, and we can't even score against them.
by BrooklynHorn on Nov 23, 2007 4:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who seriously thinks we're going to lose?
After the OSU game... are you kidding me? Down 35-14 in the 4th.
I hope no one has given up because that would be pathetic. Don't even think about last year. Their defense is much worse this year.
We finally figured out at the end to just use JC and destroy them. I'm telling you. JC will explode this half again.
by goingforthecorner on Nov 23, 2007 4:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
they get away with Cart McCoy
and we get called for that chicken shit
by MMHorns on Nov 23, 2007 4:53 PM CST reply actions 0 recs

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