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

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Ahhh, it's been a while, but I'm ready to start up in Dynasty HQ again!

All the usuals...

-7 minute quarters
-Jistic's most recent set of sliders
-I tried my best to update the rosters fully...I hope I have it as correct as possible.

You all know what's coming up.

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Welcome to Aggieland?

That is almost as bad as JagZone.

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2005 Texas A&M Aggies


One era begins, another begins its final chapter as Aggies head into 2005

COLLEGE STATION, TX-- With Oklahoma coming back down to earth this year (or so it seems), and Vince Young's super-human performance in the Rose Bowl against Michigan, everyone is saying how finally, this is the year of the Longhorns.

But not just the year that the Longhorns beat Oklahoma.

Not just the year that the Longhorns win the Big 12.

But that this is the year Texas breaks a 36-year national championship drought.

To do so would mean rolling through the Horseshoe vs. Ohio State.

They'd also have to end a five-year losing streak to the hated Sooners.

And that also means they would have to continue their 21st century dominance of their in-state rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies.

But the Aggies have other plans.

"Everyone keeps talking about Texas. Texas this, Texas that. We're under the radar. And that's fine with me," senior quarterback Reggie McNeal said in the spring.

While the McNeal era is entering its final year, the era of coach Brian Kudron is just beginning. After Dennis Franchione retired in February, citing health issues as the reason, the Aggies hired the young assistant from Michigan, to the shock of many.

"I'm a Michigan man...a Big Ten kinda guy," the youngster quipped at his introductory press conference. "But that doesn't mean my philosophy can't work here. I like to think of myself as a hybrid kind of coach, offense-wise. I'm all about the run when it comes to offense, but in different ways. I'll run option, I'll run i-form, I run QB draw...think of it like old-school Nebraska meets new-school Texas...and I'm sorry for having to compare us to those two schools."

"But, as much as offense matters, I'm a defense-first coach. Those ugly kind of games, with scores like 10-9 and 14-10. That's my cup of tea. I hang my hat on having a stout defense. It's my goal to bring the Wrecking Crew Defense back to Aggieland. I want us to eventually be #1 in every defensive category....pass D, run D, total D, scoring D, you name it, I want to be the best at it. I want the opposing offense to leave blood on the field after our defense punches them in the mouth for 60 minutes. I want them to be afraid when we punt, because they're about to have their brains beat in."

In regards to his running offense, Coach Kudron has some tools to work with. McNeal is an excellent run/pass combination, and when he departs, Stephen McGee is ready to step in. At tailback, Courtney Lewis returns after running for 742 yards and 9 TDs.

The defense isn't close to achieving Coach Kudron's dreams yet, but they have great potential, led by senior FS Jaxson Appel.

There is no doubt that Texas is the dominant team in the Big 12 right now, followed perhaps by Oklahoma and maybe Texas Tech, but Coach Kudron emphasizes that although A&M is being considered a darkhorse to win the conference, this first year is all about gaining the correct attitude and mental toughness.

"I'm not gonna lie, Texas owns this state right now. They have an edge mentally, physically...they own the state recruiting wise. Texas Tech might be better than us too. But as long as I'm here, I'm going to make sure it's the Aggies with the biggest heart, and eventually the mental edge."

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Welcome to Aggieland?

That is almost as bad as JagZone.

Well I can't take credit for it, it's what it says at Kyle Field.

[CharlieBrown]

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

Welcome to Aggieland?

That is almost as bad as JagZone.

Hey... it was "The JagZone".

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2005 Starting Roster

Offense


QB-Reggie McNeal, #1
6'2, 209 pounds
Senior


RB-Courtney Lewis, #25
6'0, 204 pounds
Junior


FB-Chris Alexander, #24
5'11, 235 pounds
Sophomore


WR-DaQawn Mobley, #9
6'2, 211 pounds
Senior


WR-Jason Carter, #7
6'0, 205 pounds
Senior


TE-Martellus Bennett, #3
6'7, 248 pounds (HOLY **** )
Freshman


OT-Yemi Babalola, #71
6'4, 317 pounds
Freshman


OT-Corey Clark, #54
6'6, 318 pounds
Sophomore


OG-Kirk Elder, #64
6'5, 299 pounds
Sophomore


OG-Dominique Steamer, #74
6'4, 311 pounds
Senior


C-Cody Wallace, #70
6'4, 295 pounds
Sophomore

Defense


DE-Chris Harrington, #92
6'5, 272 pounds
Sophomore


DE-Michael Bennett, #11
6'4, 256 pounds
Freshman


DT-Johnny Jolly, #97
6'4, 310 pounds
Senior


DT-Joseph Bryant, #85
6'4, 312 pounds
Sophomore


OLB-Renuel Greene, #43
6'4, 240 pounds
Senior


MLB-Archie McDaniel, #31
6'2, 230 pounds
Senior


OLB-Justin Warren, #10
6'3, 237 pounds
Junior


CB-Brock Newton, #20
5'11, 189 pounds
Sophomore


CB-Marquis Carpenter
6'0, 179 pounds
Sophomore


SS-Melvin Bullitt, #18
6'1, 201 pounds
Junior


FS-Jaxson Appel, #19
6'0, 198 pounds
Senior

Special Teams


K-Todd Pegram, #13
6'0, 190 pounds
Junior


P-Justin Brantly, #44
6'3, 218 pounds
Freshman

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2005 Schedule

*-Bold indicates projected win

@ Clemson
SMU
Texas State
Baylor
@ Colorado
Oklahoma State
@ Kansas State
Iowa State
@ Texas Tech
@ Oklahoma
Texas

Projected Finish: 6-5 (4-4)

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In-Season Recruits for the Aggies

Scott Hamby, C, *****
Taylor, TX
6'2, 283 pounds
40 Time: 5.07
Bench Press: 480
Squat: 690
Field Awareness: A

Zach Hayward, QB, ****
South Houston, TX
6'4, 205 pounds
40 Times: 4.82
Bench: 285
Squat: 350
Field Awareness: B

Maurice Jones, QB, *****
University West, FL
6'1, 204 pounds
40 Time: 4.46
Bench: 305
Squat: 470
Field Awareness: A

Jermaine Weatherford, OLB, *****
Menomonie, WI
6'4, 229 pounds
40 Time: 4.46
Bench: 405
Squat: 655
Field Awareness: A

Derek Sims, OLB, *****
Bloomsburg, PA
6'1, 223 pounds
40 Time: 4.43
Bench: 380
Squat: 620
Field Awareness: A-

Blake Lee, DE, *****
Cliffside Park, NJ
6'4, 230 pounds
40 Time: 4.60
Bench: 340
Squat: 620
Field Awareness: C+

Bryan Grant, RE, ****
Round Rock, TX
6'4, 220 pounds
40 Time: 4.60
Bench Press: 340
Squat: 555
Field Awareness: C-

Matt Hadley, MLB, ****
McAllen, TX
6'3, 240 pounds
40 Time: 4.60
Bench: 405
Squat: 670
Field Awareness: A

Nick Crosby, SS, ****
White Settlement, TX
6'3, 180 pounds
40 Time: 4.46
Bench: 325
Squat: 520
Field Awareness: A-

Dan Goss, MLB, ****
Burkburnett, TX
6'2, 240 pounds
40 Time: 4.52
Bench: 405
Squat: 670
Field Awareness: B

Curtis Ellis, DT, ****
West Monroe, LA
6'5, 290 pounds
40 Time: 4.88
Bench: 465
Squat: 640
Field Awareness: A-

Brandon O'Neal, MLB, ****
Olathe, KS
6'0, 237 pounds
40 Time: 4.52
Bench: 405
Squat: 670
Field Awareness: A+

[Acid]

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Hey... it was "The JagZone".

You're right.

That moves it up from "horrible" to "bad".

[nofearsp2007]

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i hope that you created jorvorski lane. that dude is a BEAST!

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#25 Texas A&M @ Clemson
Memorial Stadium
Clemson, SC
September 3, 2005

From feast to famine: Aggies collapse in 4th quarter

CLEMSON, SC-- Not exactly the start that Brian Kudron envisioned.

After three straight quarters of solid play and establishing a 16-0 lead, Texas A&M fell apart in the fourth quarter, surrendering 21 points--including two touchdowns in the final minute, and the winning touchdown from Charlie Whitehurst to Chansi Stuckey from 55 yards out with 6 seconds left--over star safety Jaxson Appel--to give Clemson an improbable 28-22 victory.

"We certainly have a lot to work on...I liked our execution through the first three quarters, but, uh....well the fourth quarter was a mess...we gave up two long scores, gave up a long drive that led to a score, couldn't move on offense....turned the ball over when we were up by two, and that led to the winning score...we got some big problems to fix," a somber Coach Kudron said in the postgame press conference.

"I thought we played well enough to win...we just didn't execute when it mattered, and the bounces went their way," Reggie McNeal commented afterwards. McNeal had 206 passing yards and 44 rushing yards, after losing over 20 yards on a game-ending sack.

"There's not much I can say...I tried to knock it down, it's not like I went for the pick or anything...I just missed it," Jaxson Appel had little to say after being burned for the winning score. He finished the game with 7 tackles.

"I'll definitely have to make some adjustments...we just flat out sucked today," Defensive Coordinator John Woodlock said disgustedly.

The Aggies look to rebound in two weeks as they have their home opener at Kyle Field against SMU. Coach Kudron has emphasized how important it is that the Aggies establish dominance at home.

Texas A&M     7   6   3    6-22
Clemson         0   0   7  21-28

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, McNeal, 2 yard pass to Bennett (Pegram kick), 0:11

2nd Quarter
2. TAMU, Pegram, 27 yard FG, 2:51
3. TAMU, Pegram, 47 yard FG, 0:00

3rd Quarter
4. TAMU, Pegram, 31 yard FG, 4:43
5. Clemson, Merriweather, 3 yard run (Dean kick), 3:53

4th Quarter
6. Clemson, Whitehurst, 50 yard pass to Grant (Dean kick), 6:54
7. TAMU, McNeal, 11 yard pass to Germany (2-pt. failed), 6:04
8. Clemson, Whitehurst, 8 yard pass to Stuckey (2-pt. failed) 0:33
9. Clemson, Whitehurst, 55 yard pass to Stuckey (Whitehurst pass to Merriweather), 0:06

Player of the Game

Charlie Whitehurst

Texas A&M Aggies
R. McNeal: 19-29, 206 yards, 2 TD; 13 carries, 44 yards
C. Lewis: 8 carries, 9 yards; 5 receptions, 53 yards
E. Taylor: 4 receptions, 53 yards
J. Appel: 7 tackles
C. Harrington: 4 tackles, sack
A. McDaniel: 4 tackles, INT

Clemson Tigers
C. Whitehurst: 19-39, 366 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
R. Merriweather: 16 carries, 73 yards, TD
C. Stuckey: 6 receptions, 110 yards, 3 TD
C. Baham: 5 receptions, 84 yards
K. Grant: 4 receptions, 106 yards, TD

Record: 0-1
Coaches Poll: NR
Media Poll: NR
Next Game: SMU (2 weeks)

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You should have picked someone better than me to run your defense.

Tough 4th quarter.

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Week 2 Recap

Top 25
#7 Michigan 28, Northern Illinois 6
#13 Georgia 52, #25 Boise State 34
#3 Iowa 48, Ball State 10
#22 UTEP 30, New Mexico State 27 (OT)
#4 Oklahoma 31, TCU 7
#21 Pittsburgh 38, Notre Dame 35
#11 Ohio State 42, Miami-OH 3
#12 Florida 48, Wyoming 28
#16 Boston College 26, BYU 21
#20 Georgia Tech 34, Auburn 14
#19 Virginia 44, Western Michigan 28
#15 Alabama 21, Mid Tenn State 7
#9 LSU 21, North Texas 17
#6 Texas 24, UL Lafayette 14
#24 Cal 59, Sacramento State 17
#8 Louisville 42, Kentucky 21
#2 Tennessee 29, UAB 28
#23 UCLA 41, San Diego State 35
#1 USC 49, Hawaii 7
#10 Virginia Tech 31, NC State 28
#5 Florida State 27, #17 Miami 10

NCAA Players of the Week
Offense: Brandon Jackson, HB, Nebraska: 129 rushing yards, 3 TD; 64 receiving yards, TD
Defense: Freddie Roach, MLB, Alabama: 12 tackles, 2 sacks, INT, FF

Coaches Top 10
1. USC (32) 1-0
2. Tennessee (27) 1-0
3. Iowa (1) 1-0
4. Oklahoma (1) 1-0
5. Florida State 1-0
6. Texas 1-0
7. Michigan 1-0
8. Louisville 1-0
9. LSU 1-0
10. Virginia Tech 1-0

Week 3 Game of the Week

#6 Texas (1-0) @ #11 Ohio State (1-0)

Heisman Watch
1. Matt Leinart, QB, USC
2. Adrian Peterson, HB, Oklahoma
3. Reggie Bush, HB, USC
4. Vince Young, QB, Texas
5. Joshua Tinch, WR, Louisville

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Week 3 Recap

Top 25
#12 Purdue 48, Akron 28
#3 Iowa 53, Iowa State 23
#9 Virginia Tech 26, Duke 10
#10 Florida 38, Louisiana Tech 17
#18 Pittsburgh 35, Ohio 6
#25 Fresno State 27, Weber State 10
#23 Boise State 22 Oregon State 18
#5 Michigan 27, Notre Dame 14
Tulsa 33, #17 Oklahoma 28
#4 Florida State 59, The Citadel 0
#22 Cal 35, Washington 30
#24 Auburn 27, Mississippi State 21
#20 UCLA 31, Rice 6
#7 Ohio State 24, #11 Texas 18
#14 Texas Tech 38, FIU 28
#8 LSU 31, Arizona State 21
#13 Alabama 49, Southern Miss 31
South Carolina 27, #21 Georgia 24

NCAA Players of the Week
Offense: D.J. Hernandez, QB, Connecticut: 17-22, 293 yards, 30 carries, 168 yards, 7 total TD
Defense: Prescott Burgess, OLB, Michigan: 13 tackles, 3 sacks, FF, FR

Coaches Top 10
1. USC (41) 1-0
2. Tennessee (20) 1-0
3. Iowa 2-0
4. Florida State 2-0
5. Michigan 2-0
6. Louisville 1-0
7. Ohio State 2-0
8. LSU 2-0
9. Virginia Tech 2-0
10. Florida 2-0

Week 4 Game of the Week

#2 Tennessee (1-0) @ #10 Florida (2-0)

Heisman Watch
1. Matt Leinart, QB, USC
2. Leon Washington, HB, Florida State
3. Drew Tate, QB, Iowa
4. Albert Young, HB, Iowa
5. Reggie Bush, HB, USC

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SMU @ Texas A&M
Kyle Field
College Station, TX
September 17, 2005

McNeal's one man show leads 37-17 win over SMU

COLLEGE STATION, TX-- It was the most glamorous of victories, but it was effective. The defense was effective, punishing SMU into the negative rushing-wise and producing five sacks. The offense started slowly, but Reggie McNeal accumulated 363 yards of total offense, and the Aggies rolled over SMU 37-17.

"This is what I'm talking about. It starts here. Homefield. Kyle Field is one of the loudest, most intimidating atmospheres in college football. I never want to lose a game here. I want opposing offenses to be confused from the get go when they come in here from the noise. And the only way it's gonna be loud is if we win," Coach Kudron praised his team in the postgame. "I thought we played well. We started off kinda slow, we fell behind 10-3. But overall I never felt like we were in trouble."

Defensive coordinator John Woodlock had good things to say about his defense, which limited SMU to 182 total yards on offense: "Much improved from our first game. The key to our defense, or at least what we WANT the key to be, is pressure. We gotta get pressure on the QB, whether it be from our line or through blitzes. If we can get heat on the QB, we'll force turnovers."

Freshman stud TE Martellus Bennett caught two touchdowns for the Aggies, and has 3 touchdowns in his first two games.

The Aggies stay home for their next game, taking on Division I-AA Texas State.

SMU                3     7     7    0-17
Texas A&M     3   14   17   3-37

1st Quarter
1. TAMU, Pegram, 26 yard FG, 5:44
2. SMU, McMurtray, 43 yard FG, 2:27

2nd Quarter
3. SMU, Eckert, 40 yard pass to Cleveland (McMurtray kick), 4:02
4. TAMU, McNeal, 17 yard pass to Bennett (Pegram kick), 1:49
5. TAMU, McNeal, 86 yard pass to Carter (Pegram kick), 0:31

3rd Quarter
6. TAMU, Pegram, 37 yard FG, 3:35
7. TAMU, McNeal, 3 yard run (Pegram kick), 2:23
8. SMU, Lindley, 38 yard INT return (McMurtray kick), 0:38
9. TAMU, McNeal, 28 yard pass to Bennett (Pegram kick), 0:21

4th Quarter
10. TAMU, Pegram, 45 yard FG, 5:04

Player of the Game

Reggie McNeal

Texas A&M Aggies
R. McNeal: 11-24, 224 yards, 3 TD, INT; 16 carries, 139 yards, TD
C. Lewis: 12 carries, 63 yards; 3 receptions, 39 yards
Ma. Bennett: 2 receptions, 45 yards, 2 TD
A. McDaniel: 7 tackles
Mi. Bennett: 6 tackles, sack
J. Jolly: 5 tackles, sack

SMU Mustangs
T. Eckert: 20-44, 209 yards, TD, INT
B. Chase: 5 receptions, 59 yards
C. Foster: 4 receptions, 54 yards
A. Nnabuife: 12 tackles, sack, 2 FF
J. Harper: 8 tackles
J. Lindley: 5 tackles, FF, INT, TD

Record: 1-1
Coaches Poll: NR
Media Poll: NR
Next Game: Texas State