How is our team looking as far as recruiting?  I don't follow it a whole lot, so i'm hoping someone who does can give us all a comprehensive report.  Are there any players that haven't commited to us that we might snatch up?  Is Jeffcoat even looking at A&M anymore?  Most "expert sites" have us as a top 15 school right now in the rankings.

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Now, I understand the divisions.  There are ags and horns who don't care about this at all and there are those that place it at the top of their list.  Of course, it probably depends on if their team actually wins.  I'm of course talking about the Lone Star Showdown

WIth three events left (Baseball, outdoor track(mens), and outdoor track(womens); UT leads by one point.  However, A&M is ranked higher in both men and womens outdoor track.  Assuming we win both of the track events, that puts us ahead by one point.

If we do win both track events, that will guarantee us the victory.  Winning the baseball series counts as one point, but, in the case of a tie the winner from last season(A&M) simply keeps the trophy.  That means that even if we get swept in baseball, we win the tie! 

In other words, start rooting for the Big 12 Outdoor Track Championships in Lubbock May 15-17

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Apparently when ranking the Top 40 Big 12 players, not a single A&M player makes the board (unless one is in the top 5, it's not over yet).  Now, I'll be the first to admit that we aren't as talented as Texas or OU, but come on...top 40?  We have returning players of the week and record holders.  Fuller is a future NFL talent, Cyrus Grey, Trent Hunter, even Von Miller.  I expected to see at least one of these people on the list.

Maybe he'll throw in Fuller as the #1....

Interesting poll on the basketball side of things.  What about the football side of things?  Just because a majority of people don't think a coach can lead the team to a national title, does that mean he should be instantly fired?  Of course not.  Did anyone think 8 years ago that Leach would ever lead Tech to a national title?  Do they think he might now?  Maybe.  It's arguable.  The point is, the question itself isn't fair. 

Is it just me or has it been impossible to get a read on this team after their non-conference schedule.  Beergut has done a great job covering the games and I'll admit I've only watched a few, but where is this team going?  I suppose our best win is Arizona and they aren't even ranked.  With only one senior (Carter) we weren't porjected to do a whole lot.  Let's see if we can make a splash in the beginning of conference play.  I don't want to be the team that starts out 14-1 and then loses 5 out of 7. 

Our first game is @ OSU on Saturday.  This should be a win although it won't be easy (as if any conference games are, especially road games).

Baylor at home will be a very good test.  It's possible we might both be ranked and fighting for third place in the south.  Winning this game and OSU would almost certainly push us into the polls. 

OU at home.  This and UT at home will be our biggest home games of the year.  OU is fighting for a conference title and possibly a national title.  Huge game.

Next two games are on the road vs. Kansas and Texas.  Brutal.  Playing OU, KU, UT in a three game strech this year is going to be almost impossible, especially with two on the road.  Winning in Kansas is essentially impossible without the heroics of Acie. 

If we can win three out of our first five then this team will be a legite team later in the year.  Any more than that would mean road wins in Austin or Kansas.  Beating OU on Saturday the 17th on national ESPN TV would be a great game.  Not to mention then beating Texas a week later.  Hey, Arkansas did it!  I'm excited to watch this team and maybe go to some games. 

Here's to not geting screwed by the refs again in the tournament!

Christine Michael, the #6 back in the nation has finally recommitted to A&M. 

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So I am friends with the Train on facebook and his updated status appeared on my "news feed".  I took a screenshot with the intentions of uploading it but I guess you can't upload pics onto SBNation and it would be a waste of time to get it hosted somewhere.

So I quote (copy and paste)

"Jorvorskie Lane $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$" mobile update, 26 minutes ago (around one AM)

If you don't know what a facebook status is, first of all, be happy that you haven't given in to the maketing gods.  Secondly, it is a feature that people use to easily update their friends with what they are doing.  For example, "Carsondude is watching A&M get massacred", etc. 

So what is J Train thinking here.  Is it supposed to be like now he is cashing out in the NFL or is it a cover for durse words.  Those are the two that I'm thinking.  Maybe since I can contact him directly, I should ask him...or ask him if he needs an agent. :)

I know this is dumb but hey, football season's over.

I really wanted this article to be mainly about Mcgee, but we might as well discuss the rest:

I have heard talk of Mcgee being an NFL QB but I simply don't see it.  He was recruited as a pocket passer but has not flourished under that role by any means.  You would think that if he was NFL material he would do great under Sherman (a perceieved NFL style coach/offense) but instead has been on the bench (for many reasons).  The good thing is, I don't think he cares whether he plays in the NFL, as in, he won't mind being a high school coach or whatever else.  Some of these guys think they are destined to be NFL stars and have no backup plan (cough GOODSON!).

Goodson has never stricked me as a superstar back.  Granted, his play and Mcgees play have been severly thrashed by our lack of a line.  Even last year, Goodson could run when the holes were there but otherwise couldn't seem to make much for himself.  I guess we'll just have to see where he is scouted and how his combine works out (assuming he leaves).

I've always loved the train.  I really want him to do well in the NFL.  I know he has 2 daughters at least and enjoys taking them to Chuch E Cheese. lol.  But seriously, as much as was made of his crying last year, he really has put his soul into this team ( I don't feel the same about Goodson) and while that's not necessary to be great, it's good in my book.  I definetly think he'll get looked at and perhaps signed or even drafted depending on how things go but I don't think he'll ever be the kind of player he wants to be.  He'll be a fullback wherever he goes and block 95% of the plays he is in.  Perhaps he'll go to a program where they'll utilize his running but I don't see it happening.  Great runner though.  Too bad for him (and Goodson, and all our offensive players...) that our line was again, terrible.  And Sherman decided not to give him very many chances.

Brantley--is this our only "for sure" NFL guy?  He only ranks 4th or so in punting avg. but I know he has a ton of coffin kicks or something.  Having a punter in the NFL is kind of like a consolation prize for having a crappy team.

The rest--I know there will be others perhaps that get looked at.  Some of our defensive guys have in the past got attention.  I want to say Heard, Bennett, etc.  The truth is, NFL prospects are funny.  Mcgee could be the next NFL MVP and no one would expect it.  Just as the #1 pick this year can be a total dud.  I really don't have a lot of hope for our NFL guys this year but it'll be fun to watch.

It'd be nice to have at least one Day One draft pick.  Martellus was a great start.  Maybe Brantley goes on day one? lol.  Remember 2 years ago when no one was drafted?  We're not going to have another one of those are we?

Looking ahead, who is the best NFL prospect on the team?  Fuller maybe?  Cyrus?  Goodson?  Lane?  Trent Hunter?  It's a whole different aspect of analyzing a team.

Don't get me wrong, I would never trade "college success" for "NFL players".  It is a different game and I want to win at the college level, not produce NFL players but when you have a great program, the two go hand in hand.