Welcome to Aggieland: Texas A&M (NCAA 2006)

[Acid]

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"I was pretty pleased with the defense...under 100 yards rushing, five sacks...we gave up four touchdowns in the air, but it was a good game for us. The turnovers put us in bad field position, and we gave up points...but we'll improve." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

Such wise words from a wise man!

Keep it up, man.

[elicoleman]

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"This first half offense blows ***. It's like pulling an anchor out of a horses *** trying to get these guys motivated just to score in the first half. I'm going to have a heart attack if I have to take another late 4th quarter comeback." - Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman

[Acid]

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"This first half offense blows ***. It's like pulling an anchor out of a horses *** trying to get these guys motivated just to score in the first half. I'm going to have a heart attack if I have to take another late 4th quarter comeback." - Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman

I don't think fast food is helping your cause either.

[Psyblast]

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#23 Texas A&M @ Kansas State
KSU Stadium
Manhattan, KS
October 22, 2005

Aggies face heartbreak and high tension vs. Wildcats

MANHATTAN, KS-- After the celebration was over, the reality set in in the locker room, and the mood became very somber.

Reggie McNeal's career at Texas A&M came to an early and tragic end in Manhattan against the Kansas State Wildcats. Late in the first quarter McNeal was hit from behind, lost the ball, and KSU returned it for a score. After he lost it, McNeal was driven into the ground onto his shoulder. He got up slowly, holding his shoulder, with his arm dangling limply at his side.

X-rays showed a tear in the shoulder muscle. The outlook is bleak, as McNeal is expected to miss 8-12 weeks. There is only a slim possibility that he could be back for the bowl game--a game that was guaranteed with Stephen McGee's miracle 49 yard touchdown to Jason Carter with 1:15 left, giving the Aggies a 38-34 win in a game that saw A&M dominate in first downs (17-10) and yards (420-215). But the Aggies lost four fumbles, and that allowed KSU to hang around and eventually erase a 31-17 deficit.

"This was obviously a very tough game to deal with...we lost our leader, our offensive captain and our best player...Reggie is a special talent, and I feel so bad for him...I know how big his heart is, and I know how terrible he feels now...but we've got to try to move on, this team isn't going to give up. We've got to rally around for Reggie, and make this season something special." -Head Coach Brian Kudron.

"...This is really, really tough on all of us. Stephen McGee looked great out there, but the loss of Reggie is already being felt...we couldn't run the ball at all out there, Reggie's athleticism helped us stretch the field and open it up for the run. Stephen can run, but he's just not the athlete that Reggie is...we could be in for some trouble." -Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman.

"This was our best defensive performance, despite the 34 points. We were lights out in the first half, and pretty much lights out in the second...when the offense consistently turns the ball over, of course we're going to give up points..." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

In their final game before the huge trio of Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Texas to wrap up the season, the Aggies host Iowa State at Kyle Field next week.

#23 Texas A&M          7   17   7     7-38
        Kansas State      7   10   7   10-34

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, McNeal, 3 yard run (Pegram kick), 2:26
2. KSU, Edmonds, 56 yard fumble return (Snodgrass kick), 0:36

2nd Quarter
3. KSU, Snodgrass, 39 yard FG, 6:57
4. TAMU, Alexander, 2 yard run (Pegram kick), 5:01
5. TAMU, Pegram, 24 yard FG, 1:46
6. TAMU, McGee, 9 yard pass to Mobley (Pegram kick), 1:32
7. KSU, Alsup, 6 yard run (Snodgrass kick), 0:26

3rd Quarter
8. TAMU, McGee, 2 yard pass to Lewis (Pegram kick), 3:57
9. KSU, Webb, 5 yard pass to Norwood (Snodgrass kick), 2:37

4th Quarter
10. KSU, Snodgrass, 32 yard FG, 5:50
11. KSU, Alsup, 1 yard run (Snodgrass kick), 2:40
12. TAMU, McGee, 49 yard pass to Carter (Pegram kick), 1:15

Texas A&M Aggies
S. McGee: 16-23, 283 yards, 3 TD; 9 carries, 20 yards
C. Lewis: 7 carries, 48 yards; 5 receptions, 91 yards, TD
D. Mobley: 4 receptions, 44 yards, TD
C. Harrington: 6 tackles, 4 sacks
R. Greene: 5 tackles

Kansas State Wildcats
A. Webb: 17-27, 155 yards, TD
C. Alsup: 15 carries, 56 yards, 2 TD
M. Porter: 7 tackles
B. Garvin: 7 tackles, FF
B. Archer: 7 tackles, FF
M. Butler: 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF

Record: 6-1 (4-0)
Coaches Poll: 19th
Media Poll: 18th
BCS Rankings: NR
Next Game: #24 Iowa State

[Psyblast]

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#23 Texas A&M @ Kansas State
KSU Stadium
Manhattan, KS
October 22, 2005

Aggies face heartbreak and high tension vs. Wildcats

MANHATTAN, KS-- After the celebration was over, the reality set in in the locker room, and the mood became very somber.

Reggie McNeal's career at Texas A&M came to an early and tragic end in Manhattan against the Kansas State Wildcats. Late in the first quarter McNeal was hit from behind, lost the ball, and KSU returned it for a score. After he lost it, McNeal was driven into the ground onto his shoulder. He got up slowly, holding his shoulder, with his arm dangling limply at his side.

X-rays showed a tear in the shoulder muscle. The outlook is bleak, as McNeal is expected to miss 8-12 weeks. There is only a slim possibility that he could be back for the bowl game--a game that was guaranteed with Stephen McGee's miracle 49 yard touchdown to Jason Carter with 1:15 left, giving the Aggies a 38-34 win in a game that saw A&M dominate in first downs (17-10) and yards (420-215). But the Aggies lost four fumbles, and that allowed KSU to hang around and eventually erase a 31-17 deficit.

"This was obviously a very tough game to deal with...we lost our leader, our offensive captain and our best player...Reggie is a special talent, and I feel so bad for him...I know how big his heart is, and I know how terrible he feels now...but we've got to try to move on, this team isn't going to give up. We've got to rally around for Reggie, and make this season something special." -Head Coach Brian Kudron.

"...This is really, really tough on all of us. Stephen McGee looked great out there, but the loss of Reggie is already being felt...we couldn't run the ball at all out there, Reggie's athleticism helped us stretch the field and open it up for the run. Stephen can run, but he's just not the athlete that Reggie is...we could be in for some trouble." -Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman.

"This was our best defensive performance, despite the 34 points. We were lights out in the first half, and pretty much lights out in the second...when the offense consistently turns the ball over, of course we're going to give up points..." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

In their final game before the huge trio of Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Texas to wrap up the season, the Aggies host Iowa State at Kyle Field next week.

#23 Texas A&M          7   17   7     7-38
        Kansas State      7   10   7   10-34

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, McNeal, 3 yard run (Pegram kick), 2:26
2. KSU, Edmonds, 56 yard fumble return (Snodgrass kick), 0:36

2nd Quarter
3. KSU, Snodgrass, 39 yard FG, 6:57
4. TAMU, Alexander, 2 yard run (Pegram kick), 5:01
5. TAMU, Pegram, 24 yard FG, 1:46
6. TAMU, McGee, 9 yard pass to Mobley (Pegram kick), 1:32
7. KSU, Alsup, 6 yard run (Snodgrass kick), 0:26

3rd Quarter
8. TAMU, McGee, 2 yard pass to Lewis (Pegram kick), 3:57
9. KSU, Webb, 5 yard pass to Norwood (Snodgrass kick), 2:37

4th Quarter
10. KSU, Snodgrass, 32 yard FG, 5:50
11. KSU, Alsup, 1 yard run (Snodgrass kick), 2:40
12. TAMU, McGee, 49 yard pass to Carter (Pegram kick), 1:15

Texas A&M Aggies
S. McGee: 16-23, 283 yards, 3 TD; 9 carries, 20 yards
C. Lewis: 7 carries, 48 yards; 5 receptions, 91 yards, TD
D. Mobley: 4 receptions, 44 yards, TD
C. Harrington: 6 tackles, 4 sacks
R. Greene: 5 tackles

Kansas State Wildcats
A. Webb: 17-27, 155 yards, TD
C. Alsup: 15 carries, 56 yards, 2 TD
M. Porter: 7 tackles
B. Garvin: 7 tackles, FF
B. Archer: 7 tackles, FF
M. Butler: 6 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 FF

Record: 6-1 (4-0)
Coaches Poll: 19th
Media Poll: 18th
BCS Rankings: NR
Next Game: #24 Iowa State

[Psyblast]

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Week 9 Recap

Top 25
#19 Texas A&M 38, Kansas State 34
#2 Virginia Tech 20, #20 Maryland 15
#9 Florida State 38, Duke 7
#8 Boise State 23, Utah State 17
#7 Auburn 27, #6 LSU 20
#4 Texas 42, #10 Texas Tech 13
#24 Iowa State 48, Oklahoma State 31
#21 Penn State 34, Illinois 17
Michigan 38, #15 Iowa 24
#18 NC State 42, Wake Forest 10
#14 UTEP 38, Marshall 12
#5 Louisville 24, Cincinnati 23
#17 Toledo 42, Buffalo 24
#23 Georgia 44, Arkansas 3
#11 Oklahoma 27, Baylor 20
Indiana 27, #22 Ohio State 24
#3 Alabama 27, #16 Tennessee 10
#13 Pittsburgh 30, Syracuse 27 (OT)
#1 USC 35, Washington 30

NCAA Players of the Week
Offense: Omar Jacobs, QB, Bowling Green: 39-52, 583 yards, 6 TD
Defense: Willie Williams, OLB, Miami: 12 tackles, 3 sacks, 2 FR

Coaches Top 10
1. USC (35) 7-0
2. Virginia Tech (25) 7-0
3. Alabama (1) 7-0
4. Texas 6-1
5. Louisville 6-1
6. LSU 6-1
7. Auburn 6-1
8. Boise State 6-1
9. Florida State 6-1
10. Texas Tech 6-1

BCS Top 10
1. USC 0.997
2. Alabama 0.992
3. Virginia Tech 0.992
4. Texas 0.983
5. LSU 0.972
6. Louisville 0.959
7. Auburn 0.954
8. Boise State 0.937
9. Florida 0.936
10. Florida State 0.928

Week 10 Game of the Week

#23 Georgia (4-3) vs. #12 Florida (5-2)

Heisman Watch
1. Reggie Bush, HB, USC
2. Jarrett Hicks, WR, Texas Tech
3. Drew Tate, QB, Iowa
4. Bruce Gradkowski, QB, Toledo
5. Cody Hodges, QB, Texas Tech

[Acid]

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"This was our best defensive performance, despite the 34 points. We were lights out in the first half, and pretty much lights out in the second...when the offense consistently turns the ball over, of course we're going to give up points..." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

Throwing Tyler under the bus...that's how I roll!

[CharlieBrown]

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WHAT?!?!? Acid and Eli get coaching jobs? What about ME?!?! I thought we were homies...

[elicoleman]

Re: Welcome to Aggieland: Texas A&M (NCAA 2006)

WHAT?!?!? Acid and Eli get coaching jobs? What about ME?!?! I thought we were homies...

Alright...

You are the Aggies ballboy/kicking tee fetcher.

Enjoy.

[Psyblast]

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#24 Iowa State @ #19 Texas A&M
Kyle Field
College Station
October 29, 2005

Aggies are violently brought back to earth by Cyclones

COLLEGE STATION, TX--Every great team faces adversity and bumps in the road before obtaining greatness.

Well the Aggies just hit a huge pothole, as Iowa State invaded Kyle Field and blew A&M out of the water, dominating them with 322 rushing yards in a 52-31 rout in a game that wasn't as close as the final score showed. ISU pulled their starters after taking a 49-17 lead in the third.

Afterward the bloodletting was over, the coaches tried to show strength in the face of adversity, but it was obvious that there were some frazzled feelings.

"Well, I don't know what to say, really. We just flat out sucked. In every aspect of the game. Every single aspect, and we got our doors blown off in our house. If we play ANYTHING like this in any of the next three games, we will be embarrassed." -Head Coach Brian Kudron.

"We've got issues at the QB position...we've got issues at the WR position...we've got issues on the offensive line...we've got a lot of issues." -Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman.

"Vast improvements are needed." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

The Aggies have no time to wallow in self-pity though, as their season is suddenly teetering on the brink of collapse, and they face a daunting task next week, taking on the gatling gun offense of Texas Tech in Lubbock.

#24 Iowa State     7   21   21   3-52
#19 Texas A&M     3   14     7   7-31

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, Pegram, 32 yard FG, 4:25
2. ISU, Hicks, 75 yard run (Culberson kick), 4:10

2nd Quarter
3. ISU, Highsmith, 37 yard run (Culberson kick), 6:33
4. ISU, Hicks, 6 yard run (Culberson kick), 3:54
5. ISU, Thompson, 66 yard PR (Culberson kick), 2:37
6. TAMU, McGee, 35 yard pass to Mobley (Pegram kick), 1:22
7. TAMU, Newton, 20 yard INT return (Pegram kick), 1:!1

3rd Quarter
8. ISU, Hicks, 3 yard run (Culberson kick), 4:25
9. ISU, Hicks, 2 yard run (Culberson kick), 1:54
10. ISU, Thompson, 61 yard PR (Culberson kick), 1:23
11. TAMU, McGee, 30 yard pass to Riley (Pegram kick), 0:53

4th Quarter
12. ISU, Culberson, 33 yard FG, 4:00
13. TAMU, McGee, 2 yard pass to Bennett (Pegram kick), 0:54

Texas A&M Aggies
S. McGee: 15-39, 245 yards, 3 TD, 4 INT
C. Lewis: 7 carries, 38 yards
Ma. Bennett: 5 receptions, 45 yards, TD
J. Warren: 6 tackles
M. Bullitt: 6 tackles, INT
B. Newton: 5 tackles, INT, TD

Iowa State Cyclones
T. Highsmith: 6-17, 67 yards, 2 INT; 11 carries, 66 yards, TD
S. Hicks: 23 carries, 203 yards, 4 TD
T. Blythe: 2 receptions, 47 yards
T. Dobbins: 8 tackles, sack, FF
N. Moser: 2 tackles, 2 INT
T. Thompson: 4 PR, 136 yards, 2 TD

Record: 6-2 (4-1)
Coaches Poll: 21st
Media Poll: 20th
BCS Rankings: NR
Next Game: @ #9 Texas Tech

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Week 10 Recap

Top 25
#18 Iowa State 52, #21 Texas A&M 31
#2 Virginia Tech 27, Boston College 24
#7 Boise State 23, Nevada 14
#15 Tennessee 31, South Carolina 28
#11 Florida 31, Georgia 21
#4 Texas 24, Oklahoma State 17
#10 Oklahoma 49, Nebraska 17
#8 Florida State 36, #23 Maryland 14
Ole Miss 24, #16 Auburn 21
#9 Texas Tech 45, Baylor 31
#24 Fresno State 33, Hawaii 30 (OT)
#3 Alabama 38, Utah State 3
#14 Toledo 55, Central Michigan 28
#1 USC 38, Washington State 28
#17 Penn State 35, Purdue 16
#19 Minnesota 38, Ohio State 7
#20 Southern Miss 38, #22 NC State 17

NCAA Players of the Week
Offense: Stevie Hicks, HB, Iowa State: 23 carries, 203 yards, 4 TD
Defense: Scott Moss, DE, Illinois: 10 tackles, FF, FR, TD

Coaches Top 10
1. USC (34) 8-0
2. Virginia Tech (23) 8-0
3. Alabama (4) 8-0
4. Texas 7-1
5. Louisville 6-1
6. LSU 6-1
7. Boise State 7-1
8. Florida State 7-1
9. Texas Tech 7-1
10. Oklahoma 6-2

BCS Rankings
1. USC 0.997
2. Alabama 0.992
3. Virginia Tech 0.992
4. Texas 0.983
5. LSU 0.975
6. Louisville 0.965
7. Boise State 0.947
8. Florida 0.945
9. Florida State 0.937
10. Oklahoma 0.932

Week 11 Game of the Week

#12 Pittsburgh (7-1) @ #5 Louisville (6-1)

Heisman Watch
1. Reggie Bush, HB, USC
2. Jarrett Hicks, WR, Texas Tech
3. Bruce Gradkowski, QB, Toledo
4. Cody Hodges, QB, Texas Tech
5. Matt Leinart, QB, USC

[Psyblast]

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#21 Texas A&M @ #9 Texas Tech
Jones SBC Stadium
Lubbock, TX
November 5, 2005

Defensive raid: Aggies' defense disarms Texas Tech's gatling gun

LUBBOCK, TX--A week after allowing 52 points at home in a 3-touchdown loss, everyone thought the Red Raiders would roll Texas A&M all the way back to College Station.

But the Aggies stunned the college football world, holding Texas Tech to one yard in the first quarter with no first downs, and 1 first down and 9 yards of offense in the first half, and Stephen McGee tore the Raiders' defense apart, as A&M dominated from start to finish, 42-14.

The Aggies outgained Tech in total offense 459-199, holding Texas Tech nearly 400 yards below their 594 yard average, which had been far and away the best in Division I-A.

Taurean Henderson had a 74 yard touchdown run, but had a net gain of 66 yards, and the Raiders had 40 as a team. QB Cody Hodges was out for Tech, but their offense would've been dominated either way, as the Aggies blitzed from all different angles on over 70% of Tech's offensive plays, sacking redshirt freshman Graham Harrell five times.

"Wow. I'm at a loss. I knew we'd come out invigorated, especially after last week, but not even I expected this. This was an all-around perfect performance. It isn't gonna get much better than this, but we've got two huge games to go. This was an unbelievable step for this team." -Head Coach Brian Kudron.

"Stephen (McGee) was incredible for us today. Five touchdowns total, 266 total yards. Courtney Lewis had 150 on the ground, 93 in the air. Beautiful performance out there...I'm really proud of the offense. We're really clicking now." -Offensive Coordinator Tyler Coleman.

"." -Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock.

The Aggies defense now turns its attention toward super sophomore Adrian Peterson, taking on the Oklahoma Sooners in Norman.

#21 Texas A&M     7   21   7   7-42
#9   Texas Tech     0     0   7   7-14

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, McGee, 55 yard run (Pegram kick), 2:15

2nd Quarter
2. TAMU, McGee, 24 yard pass to Bennett (Pegram kick), 5:20
3. TAMU, Lewis, 17 yard run (Pegram kick), 3:30
4. TAMU, McGee, 16 yard pass to Mobley (Pegram kick), 0:20

3rd Quarter
5. TAMU, McGee, 21 yard pass to Lewis (Pegram kick), 3:55
6. TTU, Harrell, 46 yard pass to Amendola (Trlica kick), 3:14

4th Quarter
7. TTU, Henderson, 74 yard run (Trlica kick), 5:42
8. TAMU, McGee, 41 yard pass to Lewis (Pegram kick), 5:28

Texas A&M Aggies
S. McGee: 14-19, 170 yards, 4 TD, 10 carries, 94 yards, TD
C. Lewis: 12 carries, 150 yards, TD, 6 receptions, 93 yards, 2 TD
Ma. Bennett: 2 receptions, 38 yards, TD
J. Appel: 5 tackles
A. McDaniel: 3 tackles, 2 sacks

Texas Tech Red Raiders
G. Harrell: 11-29, 159 yards, TD
T. Henderson: 5 carries, 66 yards, TD
J. Hicks: 6 receptions, 89 yards
D. Amendola: 2 receptions, 47 yards, TD
D. Slay: 5 tackles
B. Stratton: 5 tackles

Record: 7-2 (5-1)
Coaches Poll: 16th
Media Poll: 12th
BCS Rankings: 15th
Next Game: @ #8 Oklahoma

[CharlieBrown]

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Apparently I won't be joining your coaching staff anytime soon...

[Psyblast]

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Apparently I won't be joining your coaching staff anytime soon...

Sorry, to be on my staff you have to be on AIM on a daily basis.

[Acid]

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So uhh, how's that raise coming along Brian?

I rule.