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Lone Star Showdown

carsondude — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:13:37 -0000

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

ESPN Blogger not impressed with A&M Talent

carsondude — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:41:58 -0000

ESPN LINK

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....

Will Sherman lead our team?

carsondude — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:26:18 -0000

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.

Poll

Will Sherman ever lead our Football team to a national title?

Yes

3 votes

No

15 votes

18 votes | Poll has closed

What's up with Aggie Ball?

carsondude — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:34:35 -0000

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!

Aggies score top Recruit

carsondude — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:29:07 -0000

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

This is a huge pickup for Sherman in my eyes. Scoring the #28 player in the country just shows to the fanbase, players, and recruits that the team isn't dead after one bad season.

Unfortunately, a high school rating means little to heart, soul, and performance in college. Many 5 star players don't pan out and the 2 star ones do. But either way, it's not going to hurt.

ESPN Link

It looks like Mcguffie will be heading to Rice. With Goodson and J-train gone, we will still have Gray and now Michael. Gray is a great back and was also a high recruit. WIth great running backs still patrolling our backfield, we just need a solid line, a good defense and we're back! (optimism lives!)

Ed Werder OWNED via fan

carsondude — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 23:08:53 -0000

Ed Werder OWNED via fan

J Train-Facebook

carsondude — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 07:32:18 -0000

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.

Poll

What does J Trains status mean?

He will soon have that much money in his bank account

6 votes

The "$" signs are the "beeps" in his rap quality mouth off

3 votes

9 votes | Poll has closed

NFL Prospects

carsondude — Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:52:57 -0000

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.

Mack Brown recruiting Video--Comedy

carsondude — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:32:57 -0000

Mack Brown recruiting Video--Comedy

Thanksgiving Day

carsondude — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:50:41 -0000

Well i've noticed that most Aggie fans aren't as excited about this years matchup. I haven't heard many non-sarcastic "Keep the streak alive!" chants breaking out among the Aggie faithful. Perhaps because Texas is #2 in the BCS and on it's way to a possible/probable Big 12 Championship and National Title game apperance.

I believe that UT will win. Perhaps because A&M has looked SO bad recently. When I attended the Army game, a Baylor friend of mine leaned over and said, "If you plan on playing this bad against Baylor, don't expect to win." But I of course said, "Oh, well we'll get better." Unfortunately this never really came to be. There just simply isn't a lot of hope for this team on Thursday.

Every mediocre or worse team deserves an upset. USC loses to Stanford, West Virginia loses a week out of it's BCS title game bid. You eventually will lose to a much worse team. And every bad team will eventually upset a big team. (it just might take a while) I believe after the Arkansas St. lose when everyones expectations were put into perspective, and predictions began to fly, everyone expected a bad season with perhaps an upset win over a ranked team thrown in. Now, we're down to one game. Does this team have an upset win in them at all? They played upset qualitiy football aganst Tech for a half but have played no good since then in upset situations. Even against Baylor a qualitiy team could not be put on the field.

The past two years A&M has played exceptionally well against UT. You could even argue that three years ago we played well but didn't come through. We always play this game like a rivalry game is supposed to be played, with our hearts full. Last year, as Frangate rumbled in the minds of all those in attendance, the players stepped it up and ignored the distractions. Can they do the same this year? Can they forget that they're not playing for a bowl and simply play to win? Last year it seemed overall that Fran finally let the players have fun.

Now I'm not predicting a win, in fact I'm predicting somewhat of a blowout. But, is it possible that this team has it in them to beat Texas one more year? It would save Shermans first season. It would save the legacy of the seniors. It would promote the future and of course it would help recruiting. Two years ago when we rolled into Austin, no one gave us a chance, now no one is giving us a prayer. I'm not hoping that UT overlooks this game, I'm hoping that our players have this game quadruple circled. This will be our biggest game of the year. It will be on national television. It is against our rival who is #2 in the country. And, we've upset them the past 2 years. If there was ever a time to make a statement and play your hearts out, this is it.

Play hard.