Sweet memories.....
Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Tuesday, September 26, 2006
10 RoosterBowls to remember
from the Dallas Morning News:
06:13 PM CDT on Tuesday, September 26, 2006
The rivalry between Texas Tech and Texas A&M has heated up in recent years with some close finishes and some bad blood. The Red Raiders and Aggies have split their last 16 games, and many of those matchups have been memorable. Here are our accounts of 10 of the best games in recent years between the two Big 12 foes.
Texas Tech 48, Texas A&M 47 (OT) (Oct. 5, 2002): Despite seven touchdown passes from A&M's Dustin Long, the Red Raiders rally from 18 down in the fourth quarter and make the extra point in overtime that the Aggies couldn't.
Texas A&M 32, Texas Tech 25 (OT) (Nov. 13, 2004): After Courtney Lewis' 25-yard touchdown run gives the Aggies the lead on the first play of overtime, A&M's Byron Jones knocks down a fourth-down pass in the end zone for the win.
Texas Tech 14, Texas A&M 7 (Oct. 7, 1995): Red Raiders linebacker Zach Thomas returns an interception 21 yards for a touchdown with 30 seconds left to upset No. 8 Texas A&M.
Texas A&M 19, Texas Tech 17 (Oct. 3, 1992): Kicker Terry Venetoulias avenges a missed extra point and a failed 43-yarder by nailing a 21-yard field goal as time expired to snatch the win for No. 5 Texas A&M.
Texas Tech 16, Texas A&M 13 (Oct. 25, 1997): Despite a 24-mph wind, Red Raiders kicker Tony Rogers sends a 47-yard field goal off the left upright and through with 19 seconds left for the upset of No. 20 Texas A&M.
Texas A&M 23, Texas Tech 17 (Oct. 1, 1994): The 10th-ranked Aggies watch Texas Tech receiver Field Scovell drop a desperation pass in the end zone in the game's final play.
Texas Tech 21, Texas A&M 19 (Oct. 2, 1999): Texas Tech's Sammy Morris, a fullback used to replace Ricky Williams, smashes through the nation's top-ranked run defense for 170 yards in the upset of the No. 5 Aggies.
Texas A&M 28, Texas Tech 24 (Oct. 6, 1990): A&M mistakes keep the Red Raiders in contention for a surprise win, but Aggies running back Darren Lewis rushes for 232 yards to secure the victory.
Texas Tech 13, Texas A&M 10 (Oct. 26, 1996): Red Raiders quarterback Zebbie Lethridge launches an 81-yard touchdown pass to Sammy Morris in the fourth quarter to take the lead for good.
Texas A&M 17, Texas Tech 10 (Oct. 24, 1998): The eighth-ranked Aggies hold No. 25 Texas Tech most of the game, but a pass to the end zone to Red Raiders' Donnie Hart that is ruled out of bounds provides a late scare.
Leach Comments
A&M changed defensive coordinators after last season, replacing Carl Torbush with Gary Darnell, but that wasn't the first thing that Texas Tech coach Mike Leach mentioned Monday when asked about the reasons for A&M's improvement.
"Scheduling's been beneficial," Leach said. "I think smart scheduling."
Tech coach Mike Leach, when asked whether the team's loss to TCU could be beneficial based on what the team learned from it, wasn't too keen on the suggestion.
"I hope so," Leach said. "Everybody talks about how beneficial losses are. If they were so beneficial, everybody would lose 12 times and be real smart. I mean, whatever gets you through the night. It's nice of you to say. Maybe that's the case, so we'll go with that, because that's about all we have. We don't get to go play them again."
"Scheduling's been beneficial," Leach said. "I think smart scheduling."
Tech coach Mike Leach, when asked whether the team's loss to TCU could be beneficial based on what the team learned from it, wasn't too keen on the suggestion.
"I hope so," Leach said. "Everybody talks about how beneficial losses are. If they were so beneficial, everybody would lose 12 times and be real smart. I mean, whatever gets you through the night. It's nice of you to say. Maybe that's the case, so we'll go with that, because that's about all we have. We don't get to go play them again."
Monday, September 25, 2006
fun Roosterbowl factoid
Last 10 A&M-Tech Games at Kyle
Year W-L, Score Notable
2004 W, 32-25 ot M.Bullitt bats down OT pass
2002 L, 48-47 ot 7 passing TDs for D. Long, J. Pierson missed PAT sends to OT
2000 W, 33-15 K.Kingsbury sacked 4 times
1998 W, 17-10 TT limited to 205 yards
1996 L, 13-10 S. Morris wheel route
1994 W, 23-17 A&M rallies from 10 down
1992 W, 19-17 T.Venetoulias hits FG winner
1990 W, 28-24 232 rushing for D. Lewis, R. Blackshear-kickoff returned for TD vs 12th Man
1988 W, 50-15 420 yards/69 rushes by A&M
1986 W, 45-8 A&M races to 45-0 lead
Sunday, September 24, 2006
Rooster week is here!!!!!!!!
It's finally here! Looks like it will be a great game too. I haven't seen the line yet, but I am sure it will be tighter than it was last year. A&M isn't great, but has definitely improved. Tech may have slipped a little, but seem to be working out some of the kinks, and just got their ineligible receiver back, which should help their offense improve.
A&M got a slow start yesterday, after the two-hour lightning delay at Kyle. Maybe someone told Les Koenning it was a 3-hour delay? Regardless, they did what they were supposed to do, in crushing La Tech. A&M needs to clean up their act on penalties though. The defense played well, but committed 2 more drive sustaining penalties, with a running into the punter, and another pass interference call. Fortunately, neither drive resulted in points.
Tech did what we knew they would do this week. The only surprise was the compassion of Mike Leach. He declined a penalty at the end of the first half that would have given them another shot at the end zone, and then put Chris Todd in at QB for the entire second half. He also decided not to start Filani and Johnson at QB, after referring to them as "a bunch of prima donna pretty boys prancing around like they thought they were too good to be there."
Also notable: to kick off Rooster week, Fletch will give birth to a baby boy on Tuesday morning. Congratulations Jeff and Erin!
A&M got a slow start yesterday, after the two-hour lightning delay at Kyle. Maybe someone told Les Koenning it was a 3-hour delay? Regardless, they did what they were supposed to do, in crushing La Tech. A&M needs to clean up their act on penalties though. The defense played well, but committed 2 more drive sustaining penalties, with a running into the punter, and another pass interference call. Fortunately, neither drive resulted in points.
Tech did what we knew they would do this week. The only surprise was the compassion of Mike Leach. He declined a penalty at the end of the first half that would have given them another shot at the end zone, and then put Chris Todd in at QB for the entire second half. He also decided not to start Filani and Johnson at QB, after referring to them as "a bunch of prima donna pretty boys prancing around like they thought they were too good to be there."
Also notable: to kick off Rooster week, Fletch will give birth to a baby boy on Tuesday morning. Congratulations Jeff and Erin!
Friday, September 22, 2006
Jarrett Hicks granted "waiver" by NCAA
This is confusing to me. Jarrett Hicks is ineligible for not meeting the NCAA's "progress towards degree" requirements. Texas Tech requested a waiver of this rule for Hicks, which was denied by the NCAA. Tech appealed, and today, the NCAA granted the waiver of the "progress towards degree" requirements. What has changed, besides the stagnation of Tech's offense?
Is Leach really that desperate now, that he feels the need to pressure the NCAA to reinstate a player who is not meeting academic requirements, then praise the decision for letting Jarrett "continue his track towards graduation"?
If this happened at A&M, Blake would be outraged, and the server at raiderpower.com would explode.
Is Leach really that desperate now, that he feels the need to pressure the NCAA to reinstate a player who is not meeting academic requirements, then praise the decision for letting Jarrett "continue his track towards graduation"?
If this happened at A&M, Blake would be outraged, and the server at raiderpower.com would explode.
More From Leach
"I saw a bunch of prima donna pretty boys prancing around like they thought they were too good to be there," Leach said. "And then when we got hit in the mouth, they looked surprised and frustrated, like this isn't supposed to happen. Like didn't (Tech players') press agent talk to TCU and let them know how good they were and what they did last year? Then they got frustrated like they were too good to fight back. I mean, we didn't even fight back."
Have other teams caught on to Tech?
"It's a stupid question," Leach said. "I try to be polite and answer it, but it's very difficult to kind of not roll your eyes at the thing. There's nothing wrong with the scheme. How it's applied, how you play, how hard you try, yeah, that's infested with problems right now.
"If it's so easy to lead the nation in stuff, everybody would do that. But the thing is, I think we have an entitlement syndrome around here and think that everything's easy and don't understand that to get anything, you fight for it."
"The thing about it is, you don't get those games over," said Leach, whose team fell to 2-1 and out of both major polls. "We knew how important it was to win and chose, in my opinion, to ignore it. TCU was excited about the game, embraced the challenge, was thrilled to be there and thrilled to play well - and did.
"The cowardly thing is (to say), 'If we got to do it again ... . ' No, no. It was there at that time. That's when it'd been scheduled for quite some time. Everybody knew when to be there. TCU prevailed, so TCU deserves everything that goes along with that."
Have other teams caught on to Tech?
"It's a stupid question," Leach said. "I try to be polite and answer it, but it's very difficult to kind of not roll your eyes at the thing. There's nothing wrong with the scheme. How it's applied, how you play, how hard you try, yeah, that's infested with problems right now.
"If it's so easy to lead the nation in stuff, everybody would do that. But the thing is, I think we have an entitlement syndrome around here and think that everything's easy and don't understand that to get anything, you fight for it."
"The thing about it is, you don't get those games over," said Leach, whose team fell to 2-1 and out of both major polls. "We knew how important it was to win and chose, in my opinion, to ignore it. TCU was excited about the game, embraced the challenge, was thrilled to be there and thrilled to play well - and did.
"The cowardly thing is (to say), 'If we got to do it again ... . ' No, no. It was there at that time. That's when it'd been scheduled for quite some time. Everybody knew when to be there. TCU prevailed, so TCU deserves everything that goes along with that."
Knight Weighs in on Whiny OU
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) - Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight, whose Red Raiders lost to Oklahoma on a controversial call three years ago, said he knows how fans feel about wanting a forfeit after OU's loss to Oregon on Saturday.
Knight called for Oklahoma to forfeit its basketball game with Tech on Jan. 20, 2003, when the Sooners won 69-64 in overtime at Norman after two clock controversies in the final seconds of regulation. Video replay later showed the game clock started late after OU in-bounded the ball on the game-tying drive.
"Maybe now those people at Oklahoma understand what I was talking about," Knight told The Oklahoman.
Officals review a call in the second half during last Saturday's Oklahoma vs. Oregon college football game. Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Oklahoma, 34-33.
"Had Oklahoma forfeited that game against us like I suggested, they would have gotten far more positive publicity out of that than if they had gone to the Final Four that year."
Now I guess the 'duck' is swimming in the other pond."
Oregon scored two touchdowns late to beat Oklahoma 34-33, including the game-winner that came after the Ducks recovered an onside kick. Video replay showed Oregon touched the ball before it went the required 10 yards, but the replay official did not overturn the call.
Knight called for Oklahoma to forfeit its basketball game with Tech on Jan. 20, 2003, when the Sooners won 69-64 in overtime at Norman after two clock controversies in the final seconds of regulation. Video replay later showed the game clock started late after OU in-bounded the ball on the game-tying drive.
"Maybe now those people at Oklahoma understand what I was talking about," Knight told The Oklahoman.
Officals review a call in the second half during last Saturday's Oklahoma vs. Oregon college football game. Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to defeat Oklahoma, 34-33.
"Had Oklahoma forfeited that game against us like I suggested, they would have gotten far more positive publicity out of that than if they had gone to the Final Four that year."
Now I guess the 'duck' is swimming in the other pond."
Oregon scored two touchdowns late to beat Oklahoma 34-33, including the game-winner that came after the Ducks recovered an onside kick. Video replay showed Oregon touched the ball before it went the required 10 yards, but the replay official did not overturn the call.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Great Leach quote
The media asked him about Jarrett Hicks. His answer was:
I just love Mike Leach!
"Some people like to watch baseball, some like to watch Desperate Housewives,
and some like to watch the Jarret Hicks saga. I watch Desperate Housewives"
I just love Mike Leach!
Monday, September 18, 2006
week 3
It's quiet around here after week 3, after the Tech offense got figured out by TCU, and A&M almost coughed one up to Army.
I was at the Army/A&M game in San Antonio, and I have to say, it really doesn't cause me that much concern. I know I had the same feeling after the Texas State game last year, and my feeling turned out to be off base, since the Ags went 5-6. This is really just an observation from a guy who is admittedly high on maroon kool-aid.
A&M seemed committed to run the ball Saturday. The game plan was so conservative, it made me think something was just off. The San Antonio paper suggested that A&M went with an option-heavy attack to confuse gameplanning by Tech. I personally don't think our coaching staff even thought it that far out. This is something that could probably not be observed on TV, but I think A&M gameplanned conservatively so as not to embarrass our opponent.
Army was the home team Saturday, so there was a great deal of pomp and circumstance around West Point, the military, and their tradition, etc. During the 1st quarter, they were even stopping play to induct recruits into the Army, and promote soldiers in rank. A&M changed one of their yells, so as to make sure they got no bad PR by saying "Beat the Hell Outta Army". I think it was just another PR move to make sure not to beat Army by 4 touchdowns, when some these guys are going overseas to fight in a matter of months. This PR move obviously backfired, as Army came to play, and capitalized on every mistake A&M made, and almost won the damn thing.
The good news is, the Aggies escaped with a W, and hopefully learned something from it.
What the hell happened to Tech? I don't know, and don't feel qualified to comment, since I didn't watch the game. According to Gary Patterson, it's "speed baby".
I was at the Army/A&M game in San Antonio, and I have to say, it really doesn't cause me that much concern. I know I had the same feeling after the Texas State game last year, and my feeling turned out to be off base, since the Ags went 5-6. This is really just an observation from a guy who is admittedly high on maroon kool-aid.
A&M seemed committed to run the ball Saturday. The game plan was so conservative, it made me think something was just off. The San Antonio paper suggested that A&M went with an option-heavy attack to confuse gameplanning by Tech. I personally don't think our coaching staff even thought it that far out. This is something that could probably not be observed on TV, but I think A&M gameplanned conservatively so as not to embarrass our opponent.
Army was the home team Saturday, so there was a great deal of pomp and circumstance around West Point, the military, and their tradition, etc. During the 1st quarter, they were even stopping play to induct recruits into the Army, and promote soldiers in rank. A&M changed one of their yells, so as to make sure they got no bad PR by saying "Beat the Hell Outta Army". I think it was just another PR move to make sure not to beat Army by 4 touchdowns, when some these guys are going overseas to fight in a matter of months. This PR move obviously backfired, as Army came to play, and capitalized on every mistake A&M made, and almost won the damn thing.
The good news is, the Aggies escaped with a W, and hopefully learned something from it.
What the hell happened to Tech? I don't know, and don't feel qualified to comment, since I didn't watch the game. According to Gary Patterson, it's "speed baby".
Saturday, September 16, 2006
...one more
on my way to San Antonio for the A&M/Army game.
Here's another good pic from last year.............
Here's another good pic from last year.............
Thursday, September 14, 2006
...more (vague) RoosterBowl memories
so many pictures it was hard to choose. I will put some more up tomorrow....
Tech chicks :-)
Texan Lounge-2000
Fletch!
Tech chicks :-)
Texan Lounge-2000Wednesday, September 13, 2006
Monday, September 11, 2006
A Little Late....
Sat., Sep 2
Southern Methodist
W 35-3
I think we all predicted a win here.
Sat., Sep 9
@UTEP
W 38-35 (OT)
Although I assumed a win, I must admit that I didn't think it would be this close. Price has a very good offensive unit with three players that could play just about anywhere they choose. Tech's special teams very unspecial - no surprise there. Oh well; good teams find a way to win these types of games on the road in sold-out stadiums.
Sat., Sep 16
@TCU
Wow. Before the UTEP game, I thought Tech should run away with this one, but you never kn ow. TC-Who couldn't even put 25K in the stands last week, which is pretty piss-poor for a top 25 team. This week, half the stadium will be wearing red, which will help. Although I wish for a blow out, I think just getting out of Foat Wuff with a W will do just fine. Looks like another high-scoring game: Tech 42 Frogs 27
Sat., Sep 23
Southeastern Louisiana
Just what the Dr. ordered before the big game in the Land of Collie - a scrimmage against the JV. Hopefully this game will allow Tech to work out whatever hasn't worked the last 2 weeks, and will also be a good walk-through for the biggest road game yet. Tech 65 SELa 14
Sat., Sep 30
@Texas A&M
2 undefeated teams? Traditionally a tough place for Tech to get a win, my hope is that this year's early road tests prepare Tech to run away with this one in the second half. In Tech's third sell-out road game of the year, Tech wins big over the Ags after a tough first half: 42-24
Sat., Oct 7
Missouri
Avoiding the letdown after a big road win is crucial this week. Then again, this game isn't in Stoolwater, and it is Tech's homecoming. Still undefeated. Tech 35 Mizzou 17
Sat., Oct 14
@Colorado
Tech has never won in Boulder. CU sucks, but Tech will have to play well to win this one. A solid win here will give me confidence that this years team is really good. Tech 24 Buffs 7
Sat., Oct 21
@Iowa State
Another tough road game. At this point in the season, however, it doesn't matter. Although not a cake walk, if Tech plays well it should win. Even a cold, windy atmosphere shouldn't be a factor. This one could be another shoot-out: Tech 35 ISU 24
Sat., Oct 28
Texas
Well, Tech seems to beat UT about every 4 years it seems, so it's definitely time. With that said, who knows which Tech team will show up. The one one that was so full of itself 2 years ago, and was actaully favored to win, or the one that has grown up since then. I think Tech finally wins at home: 28-24
Sat., Nov 4
Baylor
Hopefully no let-down against the Brazos Bears. It has certain key elements of a huge upset, but I think Tech is mature enough to squash them in the HUB: 56-17
Sat., Nov 11
@Oklahoma
I would love for Tech to win this one, but beating both UT and OU in the same year is unlikely. Since I pick Tech to beat the Cows, I guess this means Tech drops this one on the road in Mobilehoma. Maybe there will be a meth epidemic that hits the Sooners the week of the game....OU 24 Tech 21
Sat., Nov 18
Oklahoma State
It's a contest until the Cowboys yellow school bus rolls into town. Tech 70 OSU 10
Southern Methodist
W 35-3
I think we all predicted a win here.
Sat., Sep 9
@UTEP
W 38-35 (OT)
Although I assumed a win, I must admit that I didn't think it would be this close. Price has a very good offensive unit with three players that could play just about anywhere they choose. Tech's special teams very unspecial - no surprise there. Oh well; good teams find a way to win these types of games on the road in sold-out stadiums.
Sat., Sep 16
@TCU
Wow. Before the UTEP game, I thought Tech should run away with this one, but you never kn ow. TC-Who couldn't even put 25K in the stands last week, which is pretty piss-poor for a top 25 team. This week, half the stadium will be wearing red, which will help. Although I wish for a blow out, I think just getting out of Foat Wuff with a W will do just fine. Looks like another high-scoring game: Tech 42 Frogs 27
Sat., Sep 23
Southeastern Louisiana
Just what the Dr. ordered before the big game in the Land of Collie - a scrimmage against the JV. Hopefully this game will allow Tech to work out whatever hasn't worked the last 2 weeks, and will also be a good walk-through for the biggest road game yet. Tech 65 SELa 14
Sat., Sep 30
@Texas A&M
2 undefeated teams? Traditionally a tough place for Tech to get a win, my hope is that this year's early road tests prepare Tech to run away with this one in the second half. In Tech's third sell-out road game of the year, Tech wins big over the Ags after a tough first half: 42-24
Sat., Oct 7
Missouri
Avoiding the letdown after a big road win is crucial this week. Then again, this game isn't in Stoolwater, and it is Tech's homecoming. Still undefeated. Tech 35 Mizzou 17
Sat., Oct 14
@Colorado
Tech has never won in Boulder. CU sucks, but Tech will have to play well to win this one. A solid win here will give me confidence that this years team is really good. Tech 24 Buffs 7
Sat., Oct 21
@Iowa State
Another tough road game. At this point in the season, however, it doesn't matter. Although not a cake walk, if Tech plays well it should win. Even a cold, windy atmosphere shouldn't be a factor. This one could be another shoot-out: Tech 35 ISU 24
Sat., Oct 28
Texas
Well, Tech seems to beat UT about every 4 years it seems, so it's definitely time. With that said, who knows which Tech team will show up. The one one that was so full of itself 2 years ago, and was actaully favored to win, or the one that has grown up since then. I think Tech finally wins at home: 28-24
Sat., Nov 4
Baylor
Hopefully no let-down against the Brazos Bears. It has certain key elements of a huge upset, but I think Tech is mature enough to squash them in the HUB: 56-17
Sat., Nov 11
@Oklahoma
I would love for Tech to win this one, but beating both UT and OU in the same year is unlikely. Since I pick Tech to beat the Cows, I guess this means Tech drops this one on the road in Mobilehoma. Maybe there will be a meth epidemic that hits the Sooners the week of the game....OU 24 Tech 21
Sat., Nov 18
Oklahoma State
It's a contest until the Cowboys yellow school bus rolls into town. Tech 70 OSU 10
Joe's Aggie predictions
At this very moment, I can see my corneas are beginning to morph to a familiar shade of maroon. The Ags have so far, done what is expected of them, and have shown great improvement from week one to week two.
They will continue to dominate their weak conference schedule, and heading into the RoosterBowl, will boast an average margin of victory of over 30 points.
Sept 16--vs. Army
Blowout. McGee will be pulled early in the 3rd quarter again.
Sept 23--vs. LA Tech
This one will be closer than the others, and will be a nice test for the improving Aggie secondary, which they will pass. Ags win 36-13.
Sept 30--RoosterBowl IX vs Tech
Ags win 38-24. This will still not earn the Aggies any respect, as people will be beginning to question if Tech has returned to their old ways.
Oct 7--@ Kansas
Aggies first game outside of Texas this year doesn't slow them down. Jorvorskie Lane dominates in Lawrence, with a 200+ yard performance.
Oct 14-- vs. Missouri
Home field will play a big part in this Aggie victory. By this point in the season, The Wrecking Crew moniker will be back in full effect, and Chase Daniel will have his worst outing of the season for Mizzou. Aggies 24, Missouri 6.
Oct 21--@ Okie State
Which Woods brothers are still on this team? I don't know, but it won't matter. Ags clean house in Stillwater, 31-10.
Oct 28--@ Baylor
No upset on the Brazos this year, but those pesky Bears are getting better every week, and give A&M their best shot. Ags 39, Baylor 31.
Nov 4--vs. Nebraska
Nebraska has some success on offense today, but the "Blackshirts" turn pink in this embarrassing loss at Kyle Field. Ags 47, Huskers 38.
Nov 11--vs. Oklahoma
The Aggies always give OU a great game at Kyle Field. This one will be no different. A&M uses a punishing running game and stacks the box against Peterson, daring Stoops to put the ball in the air. The Ags capitalize on turnovers to squeak out a victory 31-30.
Nov 24-- @ Texas
The undefeated Aggies roll into Austin having already clinched the Big 12 South, as Texas has losses to OU and Tech. 2006 is the year that the Aggies begin a long winning streak against the horns, and turn the balance of power in the Big 12 for years to come. Aggies 42, Longhorns 12.
They will continue to dominate their weak conference schedule, and heading into the RoosterBowl, will boast an average margin of victory of over 30 points.
Sept 16--vs. Army
Blowout. McGee will be pulled early in the 3rd quarter again.
Sept 23--vs. LA Tech
This one will be closer than the others, and will be a nice test for the improving Aggie secondary, which they will pass. Ags win 36-13.
Sept 30--RoosterBowl IX vs Tech
Ags win 38-24. This will still not earn the Aggies any respect, as people will be beginning to question if Tech has returned to their old ways.
Oct 7--@ Kansas
Aggies first game outside of Texas this year doesn't slow them down. Jorvorskie Lane dominates in Lawrence, with a 200+ yard performance.
Oct 14-- vs. Missouri
Home field will play a big part in this Aggie victory. By this point in the season, The Wrecking Crew moniker will be back in full effect, and Chase Daniel will have his worst outing of the season for Mizzou. Aggies 24, Missouri 6.
Oct 21--@ Okie State
Which Woods brothers are still on this team? I don't know, but it won't matter. Ags clean house in Stillwater, 31-10.
Oct 28--@ Baylor
No upset on the Brazos this year, but those pesky Bears are getting better every week, and give A&M their best shot. Ags 39, Baylor 31.
Nov 4--vs. Nebraska
Nebraska has some success on offense today, but the "Blackshirts" turn pink in this embarrassing loss at Kyle Field. Ags 47, Huskers 38.
Nov 11--vs. Oklahoma
The Aggies always give OU a great game at Kyle Field. This one will be no different. A&M uses a punishing running game and stacks the box against Peterson, daring Stoops to put the ball in the air. The Ags capitalize on turnovers to squeak out a victory 31-30.
Nov 24-- @ Texas
The undefeated Aggies roll into Austin having already clinched the Big 12 South, as Texas has losses to OU and Tech. 2006 is the year that the Aggies begin a long winning streak against the horns, and turn the balance of power in the Big 12 for years to come. Aggies 42, Longhorns 12.
Dec 2-- Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City
This rematch with Nebraska fares no better for the Cornholers. The Aggies are so strong now that they are virtually unbeatable. Ags roll in KC and make a big statement heading into Tempe.January 4-- Fiesta Bowl, Tempe, AZ
On this day, the Texas Aggies will do what the Longhorns could not do yesterday........the 21-20 victory over Ohio State will bring the national championship back to our beloved school, after a long, 67 year drought.
Sunday, September 10, 2006
Saturday, September 09, 2006
Madi on gameday in Austin
Madi on gameday in Austin
Originally uploaded by Terry's in Texas.
She's coming around!
Gig Em Aggies. Beat the Hell outta ULaLa!
Friday, September 08, 2006
Joe's Tech predictions
Well, I guess it's time for each of us to put up our game by game predictions for each team. I am going to start with my projections for the Red Raiders.
Sept 2--no surprise that Tech abused SMU. the only disappointment here was, according to Mike Leach, that the new clock rules did not allow him to score more on the overmatched Mustangs.
Sept 9--@ UTEP
This one may end up being a shocker. I am sure Tech fans think the 7 point line will be an easy cover, and are loading up with every bookie they know. The reality is, the bookies are liking this. UTEP is a good team, and Mike Price is a great coach. Tech will have a scare here, and I am predicting an early loss for the Red Raiders in El Paso del Norte.
Sept 16--@ TCU
This will be another tough one for Tech, but the overwhelming home field advantage for the Red Raiders will play a role in FW. That's right, I said home field advantage.....@ TCU. TCU fans are pitiful, and the stadium will be overwhelmed with drunken Red Raiders. Tech squeaks by for a W in Cowtown.
Sept 23--SE Louisiana
Tech mops up at home. Graham Harrell sets a single game passing record for the Big 12, contributing to the overconfidence factor heading to College Station.
Sept 30--@ Texas A&M
This will be one of the most exciting games of the year, but for the first time since 2000, these teams will not go to overtime at Kyle. The Aggie defense will come of age today, with double digit sacks and forcing at least 4 turnovers. Texas Aggies 38, Texas Tech 24.
Oct 7--Missouri
Am I too bold to predict a loss in Lubbock this early in the season? Nope. Missouri is too much for Tech to handle, as Chase Daniel will really be hitting stride at this point in the season. Missouri comes in as a favorite, and goes home with a 10-point victory.
Oct 14--@ Colorado
Tech bounces back in Boulder against the weakest CU team we have seen in many years. Tech offense explodes for 70 points.
Oct 21--@ Iowa State
Another Big 12 loss for the Red Raiders. Tech fans are suicidal, and blame officials for double digit loss in Ames.
Oct 28--Texas Longhorns
Tech always gives the horns a game in Lubbock, and 2006 is no exception. Leach uses pirate metaphors all week to avoid a mutiny, and motivate his team to steal a victory from the longhorns.
Nov 4--Baylor Bears
Baylor is getting better every week, but they can't beat Tech in Lubbock. They keep it close, but Tech scores 3 late touchdowns to make it a blowout.
Nov 11--@ OU
"Revenge in Norman"----Taurean wasn't in last year, but this year, Adrian gets in early and often, with a 350 yard, 6 TD performance, launching himself back into the Heisman race. To add insult to injury, Tech can't get in the end zone all day: OU 56, Tech 6
Nov 18--Okie State
Another week for revenge, but this time it's Tech getting even for last year's upset, and taking out the frustrations of their season on the hapless orange aggies. Tech finishes off the season with a 77-3 win in Lubbock.
Overall, this puts Tech's record at a bowl eligible 7-5, and the Red Raiders are squarely back in their comfort zone, with a date to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport.
Sept 2--no surprise that Tech abused SMU. the only disappointment here was, according to Mike Leach, that the new clock rules did not allow him to score more on the overmatched Mustangs.
Sept 9--@ UTEP
This one may end up being a shocker. I am sure Tech fans think the 7 point line will be an easy cover, and are loading up with every bookie they know. The reality is, the bookies are liking this. UTEP is a good team, and Mike Price is a great coach. Tech will have a scare here, and I am predicting an early loss for the Red Raiders in El Paso del Norte.
Sept 16--@ TCU
This will be another tough one for Tech, but the overwhelming home field advantage for the Red Raiders will play a role in FW. That's right, I said home field advantage.....@ TCU. TCU fans are pitiful, and the stadium will be overwhelmed with drunken Red Raiders. Tech squeaks by for a W in Cowtown.
Sept 23--SE Louisiana
Tech mops up at home. Graham Harrell sets a single game passing record for the Big 12, contributing to the overconfidence factor heading to College Station.
Sept 30--@ Texas A&M
This will be one of the most exciting games of the year, but for the first time since 2000, these teams will not go to overtime at Kyle. The Aggie defense will come of age today, with double digit sacks and forcing at least 4 turnovers. Texas Aggies 38, Texas Tech 24.
Oct 7--Missouri
Am I too bold to predict a loss in Lubbock this early in the season? Nope. Missouri is too much for Tech to handle, as Chase Daniel will really be hitting stride at this point in the season. Missouri comes in as a favorite, and goes home with a 10-point victory.
Oct 14--@ Colorado
Tech bounces back in Boulder against the weakest CU team we have seen in many years. Tech offense explodes for 70 points.
Oct 21--@ Iowa State
Another Big 12 loss for the Red Raiders. Tech fans are suicidal, and blame officials for double digit loss in Ames.
Oct 28--Texas Longhorns
Tech always gives the horns a game in Lubbock, and 2006 is no exception. Leach uses pirate metaphors all week to avoid a mutiny, and motivate his team to steal a victory from the longhorns.
Nov 4--Baylor Bears
Baylor is getting better every week, but they can't beat Tech in Lubbock. They keep it close, but Tech scores 3 late touchdowns to make it a blowout.
Nov 11--@ OU
"Revenge in Norman"----Taurean wasn't in last year, but this year, Adrian gets in early and often, with a 350 yard, 6 TD performance, launching himself back into the Heisman race. To add insult to injury, Tech can't get in the end zone all day: OU 56, Tech 6
Nov 18--Okie State
Another week for revenge, but this time it's Tech getting even for last year's upset, and taking out the frustrations of their season on the hapless orange aggies. Tech finishes off the season with a 77-3 win in Lubbock.
Overall, this puts Tech's record at a bowl eligible 7-5, and the Red Raiders are squarely back in their comfort zone, with a date to the Independence Bowl in Shreveport.
Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Who's your Rooster?
....Or should I say, "Where's your Rooster"?
After intense search, I finally secured our spot for this year's festivities. Roosterbowl IX Central Command will be in space 12 of the Olsen Field RV lot. This is significant, because it puts us close to Kyle Field, there is grass for Raider to run and play, and there is access to water and power to fill and run the hot tub!!!!! This location also represents a return to CENTCOM for Roosterbowl III.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Sunday, September 03, 2006
A&M 35, Citadel 3
I was thrilled to be at Kyle Field on opening day, but overall, the game was boring. Especially after the blocked punt early in the 2nd quarter. With the Aggies up 21-0, Fran really started rotating a lot of different players in, and I never felt like there was any rhythm at all. It looked like they were just trying different things with different players. They even burned redshirts on 5 freshmen: Michael Goodson, Jordan Pugh, EJ Shankle, Matt Symanski, and Cody Beyer. Goodson looked electrifying, with 44 yards on 5 carries. Unfortunately, he lost the ball on two of those carries.
With the game so uneventful, I made an effort to "soak in" some of the changes at Kyle Field, namely, the new video board in the South end zone, and the "ribbon board", which stretches all the way around the 2nd deck.
The video board is incredible. Blake has already pointed out to me that it is smaller than the new video board at DKR Memorial, but it was great, nevertheless. From what I have read, Kyle's video board is about the same height as at UT, but UT's is much longer. I have to assume they are compensating for something.
The jury is out, however, on the "ribbon board". Maybe it will just take some getting used to, but I found it to be too busy. Every time I looked up to read game stats or other game scores, it would flash to a Coca Cola ad or to a very busy graphic of fans waving 12th Man towels (when Ags were on D). The damn thing is so long, I had a hard time finding the information I wanted, even when it stayed up long enough for me to read it.
The Kyle Field announcer also apologized for a "blue hue" to the ribbon board, which I hadn't noticed, but he said was going to be fixed.
Overall, we had a great time. It was hot as hell (fortunately, our seats were under the overhang), and Madi and Shannon got worn out early, but Madi said she loved it, and wouldn't leave her seats, even when I offered to take her to get a Lemon Chill. She especially loved the band, and sang along to every Aggie song (evidence of indoctrination since birth). On the way to the car, she was talking about where she would live at A&M and asking if it was okay with her mom for her to go to A&M instead of UT. Looks like we may have shifted her a little, at least until she visits Austin again.
With the game so uneventful, I made an effort to "soak in" some of the changes at Kyle Field, namely, the new video board in the South end zone, and the "ribbon board", which stretches all the way around the 2nd deck.
The video board is incredible. Blake has already pointed out to me that it is smaller than the new video board at DKR Memorial, but it was great, nevertheless. From what I have read, Kyle's video board is about the same height as at UT, but UT's is much longer. I have to assume they are compensating for something.The jury is out, however, on the "ribbon board". Maybe it will just take some getting used to, but I found it to be too busy. Every time I looked up to read game stats or other game scores, it would flash to a Coca Cola ad or to a very busy graphic of fans waving 12th Man towels (when Ags were on D). The damn thing is so long, I had a hard time finding the information I wanted, even when it stayed up long enough for me to read it.
The Kyle Field announcer also apologized for a "blue hue" to the ribbon board, which I hadn't noticed, but he said was going to be fixed.Overall, we had a great time. It was hot as hell (fortunately, our seats were under the overhang), and Madi and Shannon got worn out early, but Madi said she loved it, and wouldn't leave her seats, even when I offered to take her to get a Lemon Chill. She especially loved the band, and sang along to every Aggie song (evidence of indoctrination since birth). On the way to the car, she was talking about where she would live at A&M and asking if it was okay with her mom for her to go to A&M instead of UT. Looks like we may have shifted her a little, at least until she visits Austin again.
Friday, September 01, 2006
Predictions from the voice of reason, BRAD.
Well, it's that time of year again. As the weather gets cooler, the Roosterboard heats up. That time of year when Joe's productivity at work comes to a grinding halt, and his hours logged on roosterbowl preparations reach epic proportions.
(I am just hoping I don't receive the same call I got last year from Shannon asking me to participate in an intervention to discuss Joe's addiction to Aggie Football.)
For those of you that care (and I know there aren't many), here are my game by game predictions for the ags.
The aggies steamroll though the first 3 pathetic opponents by an average margin of 40 something points, and aggie faithful lose sight of the pathetic opponents they have beaten. Joe actually starts looking into hotel rates in Arizona "just in case"
Optimism is overcome by terror as the Aggies get outplayed by La Tech and almost lose. It takes a blocked punt for the ags to pull out a lucky victory.
A&M 17 - La Tech 16.
Privately, the aggies are scared to death of another demoralizing loss to Tech, but in a strangely non-competitive game, the ags blow em out. Franchione runs up the score on a play action pass in the closing minutes to pay leach back for trying the same thing in 2003.
A&M 41 - Tech 17
Overzealous aggie fans are again on top of the world until they hit the road against Kansas and the ags show up flat.
Kansas 23- Aggies 16
The sting of their first loss is short lived as the aggies take care of business the next 2 weeks against Missouri and Oki state in convincing wins. Freshman phenom Mike Goodson is now firmly implanted as the starting tailback and the best player on the team.
Aggies 27 Mizzou 13
Aggies 31 Oki state 19
Coach Fran warns his players about overlooking Baylor towards Oklahoma and his guys respond in with their most convincing conference win of the year. With 5 TDs on the day for Goodson, the aggies start a short lived "Goodson for Heisman" campaign.
Aggies 35 - Baylor 6
As a motivational tool, Coach Fran reinstates the "Wrecking Crew" nickname for his defense 3 days before the game. Coach Stoops uses this as bulletin board material and the ags get schooled.
Sooners 44 - Aggies 21
Coach Fran is criticized in the media for the "wrecking crew" gaffe which sparks his players to respond with a great game against Nebraska.
Aggies 28 - Huskers 13
For the first time in what seems like an eternity, the division title is on the line against UT. Winner goes to the conference championship. The Aggies play like a young team making multiple costly turnovers in the first half. Although they outplay the Longhorns with more yardage and a huge Time of Possession advantage, the fumbles are just too much to overcome.
Longhorns 27 - Aggies 24
In a bizarre episode after too many Jim Beam shooters with Blake, Joe gets thrown out of a Hooter's and makes his way to a tatoo parlor. The slogan "WRECKING CREW" ends up permanently stamped on Joe's Ass.
(I am just hoping I don't receive the same call I got last year from Shannon asking me to participate in an intervention to discuss Joe's addiction to Aggie Football.)
For those of you that care (and I know there aren't many), here are my game by game predictions for the ags.
The aggies steamroll though the first 3 pathetic opponents by an average margin of 40 something points, and aggie faithful lose sight of the pathetic opponents they have beaten. Joe actually starts looking into hotel rates in Arizona "just in case"
Optimism is overcome by terror as the Aggies get outplayed by La Tech and almost lose. It takes a blocked punt for the ags to pull out a lucky victory.
A&M 17 - La Tech 16.
Privately, the aggies are scared to death of another demoralizing loss to Tech, but in a strangely non-competitive game, the ags blow em out. Franchione runs up the score on a play action pass in the closing minutes to pay leach back for trying the same thing in 2003.
A&M 41 - Tech 17
Overzealous aggie fans are again on top of the world until they hit the road against Kansas and the ags show up flat.
Kansas 23- Aggies 16
The sting of their first loss is short lived as the aggies take care of business the next 2 weeks against Missouri and Oki state in convincing wins. Freshman phenom Mike Goodson is now firmly implanted as the starting tailback and the best player on the team.
Aggies 27 Mizzou 13
Aggies 31 Oki state 19
Coach Fran warns his players about overlooking Baylor towards Oklahoma and his guys respond in with their most convincing conference win of the year. With 5 TDs on the day for Goodson, the aggies start a short lived "Goodson for Heisman" campaign.
Aggies 35 - Baylor 6
As a motivational tool, Coach Fran reinstates the "Wrecking Crew" nickname for his defense 3 days before the game. Coach Stoops uses this as bulletin board material and the ags get schooled.
Sooners 44 - Aggies 21
Coach Fran is criticized in the media for the "wrecking crew" gaffe which sparks his players to respond with a great game against Nebraska.
Aggies 28 - Huskers 13
For the first time in what seems like an eternity, the division title is on the line against UT. Winner goes to the conference championship. The Aggies play like a young team making multiple costly turnovers in the first half. Although they outplay the Longhorns with more yardage and a huge Time of Possession advantage, the fumbles are just too much to overcome.
Longhorns 27 - Aggies 24
In a bizarre episode after too many Jim Beam shooters with Blake, Joe gets thrown out of a Hooter's and makes his way to a tatoo parlor. The slogan "WRECKING CREW" ends up permanently stamped on Joe's Ass.
Challenge to Texas Tech co-eds
Pretty compelling recruiting video for Ohio State recruiting. However, I have no doubt that Tech can do better than this!
(disclaimer: this video is a little risque...., but no nudity, and nothing you wouldn't expect on Roosterbowl.com)
(disclaimer: this video is a little risque...., but no nudity, and nothing you wouldn't expect on Roosterbowl.com)
Thursday, August 31, 2006
still more problems for Tech
The eligibility of Texas Tech receivers Jarrett Hicks and Michael Crabtree is in jeopardy for the upcoming season, pending appeals to the NCAA.
Is Tech's season spiraling out of control? I predict an SMU victory on Saturday.
Is Tech's season spiraling out of control? I predict an SMU victory on Saturday.
Sunday, August 27, 2006
My expectation for the Ags in September
I just secured my tickets to the A&M opener, and I am bringing my daughter to her very first Aggie game (in fact, it's her very first football game). She has been to Kyle Field before, for Spring practice in 2004, but never to a game. Hopefully, this weekend will mark the beginning of her rehabilatation from her seemingly burnt orange leanings, but I'm not counting on it (fifth graders are very prone to band-wagonning).The opener on Saturday night versus the Citadel kicks off the
softest A&M non-conference schedule I can remember, as they will follow with U-La-La, Army, and La-Tech.....all are basically home games (Army at the Alamodome). Now, I was amongst the Aggies who brutalized Tech fans for their pitiful non-conference schedule last year. Even Norm Hitzges piled on, verbally assaulting Tech for their lineup of Florida International (newly D1-A), Sam Houston State (D1-AA), and Indiana State (D1-AA).The thing is, looking back at that schedule, and Tech's 2005 season, you really can't pick on them much anymore. Tech fans claimed that non-conference schedule was a "warm-up", or a "preseason", and Tech effectively used it as such. The Red Raiders' average margin of victory in those games was 56 points. It wasn't skewed by one big game either. They won by 53, 59, and 56 points respectively, then went on to finish the season with losses only to Oklahoma State, Alabama, and national champion Texas.
So, in my opinion, if A&M is to effectively utilize their weak-ass non-con games as a "warm up", they had better be showing us a dominating performance every week. I don't expect a margin of victory of 56 every week, as part of that was achieved by Mike Leach pouring it on those beaten teams down to the final minute, but I will say that we should win each of these four games by more than 30 points, and should hold each opponent to less than 14 points.
Nothing less than total domination of all four non-con games will leave me feeling confident moving forward into the conference schedule, which begins with the beloved Rooster back on the line on 9/30.
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
New Home Unis
Not bad, I guess.
Tech will once again be wearing red on red at home, and somewhat surprising to me, will go old school and wear classic white on white this season while on the road.
While I'm still not sold on the red on red look, it could be worse - maroon on maroon, anyone....?
First time in a while Tech has had jerseys with sewn on lettering and numerals.
more problems on Tech football team
In the tradition of Cap't Bake's obsession with reporting on jurisprudence, here is a link to yet another suspension from the Texas Tech football team.
This most recent incident involves sophomore defensive end Jared Williams. An embarrassed Mike Leach would not elaborate, except to say that Williams was suspended for violating team rules.
Here are the others, which were reported right here on Roosterbowl.com:
Tech DB stabbed in Nightclub Brawl Texas Tech football player Anthony Hines was stabbed during a fight at a Lubbock nightclub early Saturday morning. Leach confirmed that other players were involved, including freshman linebacker Dewayne Baziel from Galveston. Has this now been formally swept under the field turf, or will Leach take action against these hoodlums?
Tech Receiver Dismissed From TeamSophomore receiver Catron Houston was dismissed from the football team for an unspecified violation of team rules.
Are these just minor incidents, or a signal of deeper problems with the types of people Leach will accept as recruits?
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Roosterbowl in Dallas???
Tech weighs dollars, sense of moving A&M football game to Dallas (requires registration)
Oh, what will we do if they move the Roosterbowl to Dallas? Will it be at the Cotton Bowl? (that's what this article implies) ...or at the new Cowboy's stadium in Arlington? Somehow, setting up an RV and tailgating in Arlington just doesn't have much of a sexy feel to it. Fair park would be a little better, but may make the game a punchline to OU and whorn fans, since they will have likely just dumped the Cotton Bowl to move their game to Arlington. I'm not sure I want to spend the night in Fair Park either.
On a positive note, a neutral site would certainly elevate the status of this contest, and bring more of a national spotlight to the Rooster. I know He would like that, and it would serve His interests well. The Cotton Bowl is a familiar place for Aggie fans, which might lend advantage to the Ags. Tech has only played there twice, but we could send them a map.
Roosterbowl at the Cotton Bowl would move us to a downtown hotel...maybe the Magnolia, which wouldn't be too bad. We could set up a tailgate party just for gameday, and wouldn't lose too much of the "feel" of Rooster weekend.
I have always thought this was just a pipe dream for Tech, to have this game moved to Dallas, and give them much needed $ for the athletic department. It seems more real with comments like this from Gerald Meyers: "The earliest this could happen would be the fall of '07, next year," Myers said. "As I sit here today, it's not a done deal. We don't have anything signed. Once we agree to move the game or not move the game, that's when we'll start making those decisions."
As for me, I am very torn over this issue. Ultimately, I want what is best for Texas A&M, and for The Rooster.
Thursday, August 17, 2006
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Aggie predictions
Well, it's 25 days until kickoff of the 2006 Aggie football season, and I guess it's time to make my predictions for the season. I will start off by acknowledging the incredibly weak-ass non-con lineup for A&M. I gave Tech fans hell last year about their pitiful schedule last year, and pitiful is pitiful.....A&M's non-conference schedule is completely embarrassing.
Many of you will be surprised by the incredible objectivity in my picks this year. Don't think I have removed my maroon colored glasses...I haven't. I just see a lot of debris in the road ahead, and in the end, it may be littered with the body parts of our former Longhorn DC, and the man I will henceforth refer to as "Maroon Mackovick", or MM for short. I hope I am dreadfully wrong.
The offense will be fantastic. Under the leadership of Stephen McGee, the return of Riley, Taylor, and Schroeder at receiver, Bennett at TE, a great power running game, and experienced O-line, the Aggie offense will be one of the best in the country.
The defense is still highly suspect. The first red flag is the orange DC who constructed a pitiful longhorn defense in the '90s. What in the hell is a 4-2-5? They say it will be a great style to run against the aerial offenses like Tech, but isn't that pretty much what we ran against Tech last year in Lubbock? I would guess we had 5 DB's on every play in that debacle on the South Plains. Regardless, I think Adrian Peterson, along with lesser tailbacks in the Big 12, will have a heyday with a 4-2-5 defense. Once again, I hope I am wrong.
Hopefully, personnel will play a big role in improving the Aggie defense. We still have Red Bryant, Jason Jack, Chris Harrington, and Michael Bennett up front. Those guys will all be better this year. Unfortunately, we lost a top RS lineman, Will Morrissey, to "personal issues". With a name like Morrissey, you would expect some personal issues I guess.
Should be strong at LB with Justin Warren and the juco tx Mark Dodge (seems really weird to have only 2 linebackers at what was once "linebacker U"). DB's will be Devin Gregg, Kay Carpenter, Danny Gorrer, Melvin Bullitt, among a host of other spares. For those of you that don't remember, Melvin Bullitt was the guy who performed a huge, on-field celebration, taunting the OU offense after stopping them from scoring their TWELVTH touchdown of the day in 2003. Hopefully, he will have some more "legit" celebrations in 2006 (like he did on this INT of Vince Young last year).
My actual, game by game predictions are coming. I need to go make a pitcher of maroon kool-aid and Stoli first.
Many of you will be surprised by the incredible objectivity in my picks this year. Don't think I have removed my maroon colored glasses...I haven't. I just see a lot of debris in the road ahead, and in the end, it may be littered with the body parts of our former Longhorn DC, and the man I will henceforth refer to as "Maroon Mackovick", or MM for short. I hope I am dreadfully wrong.
The offense will be fantastic. Under the leadership of Stephen McGee, the return of Riley, Taylor, and Schroeder at receiver, Bennett at TE, a great power running game, and experienced O-line, the Aggie offense will be one of the best in the country.
The defense is still highly suspect. The first red flag is the orange DC who constructed a pitiful longhorn defense in the '90s. What in the hell is a 4-2-5? They say it will be a great style to run against the aerial offenses like Tech, but isn't that pretty much what we ran against Tech last year in Lubbock? I would guess we had 5 DB's on every play in that debacle on the South Plains. Regardless, I think Adrian Peterson, along with lesser tailbacks in the Big 12, will have a heyday with a 4-2-5 defense. Once again, I hope I am wrong.
Hopefully, personnel will play a big role in improving the Aggie defense. We still have Red Bryant, Jason Jack, Chris Harrington, and Michael Bennett up front. Those guys will all be better this year. Unfortunately, we lost a top RS lineman, Will Morrissey, to "personal issues". With a name like Morrissey, you would expect some personal issues I guess.
Should be strong at LB with Justin Warren and the juco tx Mark Dodge (seems really weird to have only 2 linebackers at what was once "linebacker U"). DB's will be Devin Gregg, Kay Carpenter, Danny Gorrer, Melvin Bullitt, among a host of other spares. For those of you that don't remember, Melvin Bullitt was the guy who performed a huge, on-field celebration, taunting the OU offense after stopping them from scoring their TWELVTH touchdown of the day in 2003. Hopefully, he will have some more "legit" celebrations in 2006 (like he did on this INT of Vince Young last year).
My actual, game by game predictions are coming. I need to go make a pitcher of maroon kool-aid and Stoli first.
Monday, August 07, 2006
TexAgs had this story in January
the OU/Bomar scandal was broken on TexAgs in January!
SI.com story
Actual TexAgs post
and now, Bud Light salutes the man who broke the story:
Bud Light presents, Real Men of Genius
Real men of Geniiuus
Today we salute you, Mr. OU Football Car Dealership Scandal Internet Whistleblower Guy
Mr. OU Football Car Dealership Scandal Internet Whistleblower Guy
Other internet posters make outrageous claims with absolutely no evidence. But you? You make outrageous claims with absolutely no evidence that are really true.
Cause you know stuff
You don't need to get your info from your best friend's cousin's sister's, nephew, that cleans the Fish Pond. You go straight to the source and bang the woman on the inside.
Tap that a$$
Sure there are those that thought you were full of crap, and ridiculed you. But now? Now they worship the very ground you walk on.
Eat crow b*tches
So Crack open a nice cold Bud Light, oh purveyor of truth and justice. Because all that whistleblowing must've made you mighty thirsty.
Mr. OU Football Car Dealership Scandal Internet Whistleblower Guy
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
ready to revise those Big 12 predictions??
OU Dismisses Bomar from team because he allegedly "violated NCAA rules by working at a private business and taking "payment over an extended period of time in excess of time actually worked."
Brings back memories of Greg Hill.
Brings back memories of Greg Hill.
Monday, July 31, 2006
problems at Tech?
Is Tech's football program starting to crumble before the season even starts? What the hell kind of a program is Mike Leach running out there on the Caprock? At least he kicked one guy off the team, although we don't know what he did. Probably a spare that was expendable enough to try to make a statement.
Tech DB stabbed in Nightclub Brawl
Texas Tech football player Anthony Hines was stabbed (by a junior high kid in a Gap T-shirt) during a fight at a Lubbock nightclub early Saturday morning. Leach confirmed that other players were involved, including freshman linebacker Dewayne Baziel from Galveston. (At least they weren't pummelled with a Duracell or a piece of a goalpost.)
Tech Receiver Dismissed From Team
Sophomore receiver Catron Houston has been dismissed from the football team for an unspecified violation of team rules.
Texas Tech football player Anthony Hines was stabbed (by a junior high kid in a Gap T-shirt) during a fight at a Lubbock nightclub early Saturday morning. Leach confirmed that other players were involved, including freshman linebacker Dewayne Baziel from Galveston. (At least they weren't pummelled with a Duracell or a piece of a goalpost.)
Tech Receiver Dismissed From Team
Sophomore receiver Catron Houston has been dismissed from the football team for an unspecified violation of team rules.
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Pray for rain
I am on a family vacation this week in Destin, Florida, and yesterday it rained.....all day. The first thing I thought of was, "we need this in Texas".
There may not be a place we need it more than we need it in the Hub City. West Texas cannot survive on oil alone. We have to grow that cotton, and you can't grow cotton without a little water. The Hall family does their best with this, but they can only move the water around, they can't create it.
Therefore, the Lubbock City Council is adopting a resolution asking residents of Lubbock to PRAY for rain. "Nobody is going to tell God what to do and what not to do, but we are in a serious drought in West Texas and since he is the man who controls the rain clouds, we're asking him for his mercy and his help," Mayor David Miller told the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
The same tactic was tried in 2004, and it worked. Nothing like going straight to the top. Fortunately, most West Texas folks have a direct line.
I'm just glad Field Turf doesn't need water.
There may not be a place we need it more than we need it in the Hub City. West Texas cannot survive on oil alone. We have to grow that cotton, and you can't grow cotton without a little water. The Hall family does their best with this, but they can only move the water around, they can't create it.
Therefore, the Lubbock City Council is adopting a resolution asking residents of Lubbock to PRAY for rain. "Nobody is going to tell God what to do and what not to do, but we are in a serious drought in West Texas and since he is the man who controls the rain clouds, we're asking him for his mercy and his help," Mayor David Miller told the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal.
The same tactic was tried in 2004, and it worked. Nothing like going straight to the top. Fortunately, most West Texas folks have a direct line.
I'm just glad Field Turf doesn't need water.
Saturday, July 01, 2006
Texas Tech stadium's old turf is for sale
Portions of the AstroTurf that covered Jones STD Stadium since 1995 are being sold to the public in $200 and $500 pieces. For details, call 806-742-3355 (extension 251 or 260).
I am so glad that turf is gone. It has been the source of many nightmares for me. It is the turf of Zach Morris's late INT/TD in '95 and the loss in '97..........the '99 goalpost incident.........the '01 goalpost attack.......and the blowouts of '03 and '05. The Aggies never won a game on that stupid, plastic field.
The demons of Jones STD have finally been exercised! They can sell it, burn it, donate it, memorialize it...whatever.....just make it go away!
Monday, June 26, 2006
I am so ready for football season
Yes, I am living in the past here, but at the same time, I can't wait for the future! I hope this video will help to get you in the same frame of mind:
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Time set for Roosterbowl IX kickoff
Texas A&M announced the kickoff time for Roosterbowl IX is scheduled for 6 pm, September 30, 2006. TV schedules could move it, but how great will it be to have a NIGHT game at Kyle Field?
Monday, May 08, 2006
These days, a rare victory for the Aggies
A&M, Seahawks settle 12th Man suit
05:22 PM CDT on Monday, May 8, 2006
Texas A&M and the Seattle Seahawks have reached a settlement of the university’s lawsuit against the NFL franchise, the two sides announced in a joint statement Monday. Before the Super Bowl, A&M had sued to prevent the Seahawks from selling merchandise featuring the phrase the 12th Man, which the school owns the trademark for. The Seahawks will use the term only in the seven-state area in the Pacific Northwest that their games are broadcast to and will pay A&M a licensing fee, said Steve Moore, the school’s chief marketing officer.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
Roosterbowl veterans to the NFL
In addition to the players taken in the draft, there were several free agent signings this week:
Reggie McNeal drafted by Cincinnati
Johnny Jolly drafted by Green Bay
E.J. Whitely drafted by Dallas
Free agent contracts:
Taurean Henderson and Jason Carter to Minnesota
Jaxson Appel and Cody Hodges to Tennessee
Reggie McNeal drafted by Cincinnati
Johnny Jolly drafted by Green Bay
E.J. Whitely drafted by Dallas
Free agent contracts:
Taurean Henderson and Jason Carter to Minnesota
Jaxson Appel and Cody Hodges to Tennessee
Monday, April 03, 2006
Ranger fans...are you out there
Any thoughts on the Rangers this year...does anyone know that today is opening day, does anyone care!
Damnit, the "question mark" key on my computer doesn't work, so I will have to use the "%" as a sub, It really doesn't work, sorry!
Anyways, what do you guys think of the rangers and the moves that John Hart...er...John Daniels made in the off season%
Where are they destined to finish, first or last%
To me, I must admit, there is something about the makeup of this team that intriques me. I like the fact that we really don't have any bonafide superstars. Sure, we've got some studs and future superstars...but there isn't anybody with a "been there, done that attitude".
We have rid ourselves of selfish players like "Sorryano", which makes the team more likeable....but there are question marks everywhere.
Can Brad Wilkerson be a legit leadoff man after hitting .248 last year%
Can Lance Nix efficiently patrol Center Field and break out of the hitting slump that plaqued him last year%
How bout the pitching staff...are we there yet or will it be more of the same garbage from years gone by%
What are your predictions% Let me hear from ya Rangers fans.
Damnit, the "question mark" key on my computer doesn't work, so I will have to use the "%" as a sub, It really doesn't work, sorry!
Anyways, what do you guys think of the rangers and the moves that John Hart...er...John Daniels made in the off season%
Where are they destined to finish, first or last%
To me, I must admit, there is something about the makeup of this team that intriques me. I like the fact that we really don't have any bonafide superstars. Sure, we've got some studs and future superstars...but there isn't anybody with a "been there, done that attitude".
We have rid ourselves of selfish players like "Sorryano", which makes the team more likeable....but there are question marks everywhere.
Can Brad Wilkerson be a legit leadoff man after hitting .248 last year%
Can Lance Nix efficiently patrol Center Field and break out of the hitting slump that plaqued him last year%
How bout the pitching staff...are we there yet or will it be more of the same garbage from years gone by%
What are your predictions% Let me hear from ya Rangers fans.
Tuesday, March 28, 2006
"offer a blow job" ? Thanks, Sharon
I can promise you that if Sharon Stone took it upon herself to give my daughter any kind of sexual advice, I would be tracking her down with an icepick.
STONE ADVOCATES ORAL SEX
Actress SHARON STONE is adamant teenagers should be prepared to engage in oral sex, if it saves from them the dangers of unprotected penetrative sex. The BASIC INSTINCT spends much of her time away from Hollywood working as an activist raising AIDS awareness, and she always carries condoms with her to hand out in a bid to increase safe sex levels. She explains, "I was in the store the other day and I watched a young girl trying on clothes, showing her abdomen. "Her mother was trying to talk to her about not being inappropriately luring. I said, 'Gee that would look much nicer with a camisole under.' "Her mother walked away, and I said to the girl, 'I'd like to give you a two-minute conversation about sex.' "Young people talk to me about what to do if they're being pressed for sex? I tell them (what I believe): oral sex is a hundred times safer than vaginal or anal sex. "If you're in a situation where you cannot get out of sex, offer a blow job. I'm not embarrassed to tell them."
28/03/2006 13:50
Sunday, March 26, 2006
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Chalk up another milestone for Billy
Billy Gillespie has done it again, he and the ags keep prooving their critics wrong.
The funny thing is, it didn't even seem like an upset. The underrated ags came in and methodically dismantled an overrated Syracuse team.
We led the entire second half, and at the end of the game, the guys barely celebrated. It was like we expected it.
Again, hats off to big Billy, (1) we controlled the tempo like we always do (2)our kids don't get shellshocked in big games (3) our kids now know how to win.
The funny thing is, it didn't even seem like an upset. The underrated ags came in and methodically dismantled an overrated Syracuse team.
We led the entire second half, and at the end of the game, the guys barely celebrated. It was like we expected it.
Again, hats off to big Billy, (1) we controlled the tempo like we always do (2)our kids don't get shellshocked in big games (3) our kids now know how to win.
Wednesday, March 15, 2006
St. Pat's
just posting a few of our pics from St. Pats weekend on Greenville Ave. We didn't attend the parade this year, as our normal crew did not have a float. Just went to check out the "aftermath" at the Greenville Avenue party down by the Goose and the Dubliner.
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Friday, February 24, 2006
Remember Chappaquiddick!
I just couldn't resist posting this. Blake sent me a link to an article about a guy at Massasoit Community College in Massachusetts, who yelled "remember Chappaquiddick" as the bloated Senator Kennedy began a speech. The irony is that the picture of Kennedy shows him out on the water, and he looks so bloated you could actually mistake him for a drowning victim.
LINK to article here
Tuesday, February 21, 2006
Ted Kennedy was on the prowl in Columbia tonight!
Our boy Teddy K sent me this shot from his phone tonight, live from the A&M/Mizzou game in Columbia. He was witness that the Aggies actually do have a basketball team, and saw our boys in maroon pull out a close victory, and get one step closer to the long-shot NCAA bid!
He tells me he was 7th row, right behind the Aggie bench, and that the team is staying on his floor at the hotel, but you never know when ol' Ted Kennedy is lying.
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Thank you RC
RC Slocum will be inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame tonight in Waco. Although I have cursed him many times, and his career at A&M ended on a sour note with a dismissal after a 6-6 season, I have much appreciation for what he did for Texas Aggie football in the late eighties and through the nineties.
With a 14 year record of 123-47-2, Slocum is the winningest coach in A&M history, and led A&M to be the only school in SWC history to post 3 consecutive perfect conference records. His "Wrecking Crew" defense led the SWC in all four statistical categories from 1991 through 1993 and led the nation in total defense in 1991. Slocum NEVER had a losing season. The only true blemishes on his career were his two 6-6 seasons ('96 and '02), and his 7-7 record against Texas Tech.
Thanks RC!
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Seattle Seahags steal revered Aggie tradition
http://www.dfw.com/mld/dfw/sports/colleges/13735890.htm
EXCERPTS from the above link:
The playoffs -- with the No. 12 flag waving high atop Seattle's Space Needle and another one flapping in the south end of the stadium -- have finally exposed Seattle's 12th man tradition to the rest of the nation, and a stunned College Station -- the official Home of the 12th Man, legally speaking.
Texas A&M officials are hot over what athletic director Bill Byrne termed Seattle's "brazen use of the 12th Man theme" in his Wednesday Internet column.
A&M, whose own 12th Man tradition dates back to 1922, holds two trademark registrations on "12th Man." Secured in 1990 and 1996, the trademarks include entertainment services, "namely organizing and conducting intercollegiate sporting events," and products, such as caps, T-shirts, novelty buttons and jewelry.
The Web site, SeaHawkers.org, the official site of the team's booster club, offers downloadable computer desktop wallpaper that reads: "At Home We are the 12th Man" and "On the Road We are the 12th Man."
"There's 12th man towels on eBay and all types of 12th man merchandise that we've seen," A&M's Moore said. "We really have no way of knowing whether the Seahawks are putting that out or not."
Geoff Mantooth, a Fort Worth-based registered patent and trademark attorney, said A&M might be able to win a court battle. He said A&M could seek damages for past infringement, stop future infringement and even ask for the Seahawks' profits on any 12th man merchandise.
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
committments
Goodson picks A&M: Klein Collins' Michael Goodson, the top-ranked running back in the state, said Monday that he has orally committed to Texas A&M.
Goodson (6-0, 205), who picked the Aggies over USC, said staying in state was too good to pass up. Goodson originally committed to Oklahoma State. He rushed for 973 yards and eight touchdowns on 99 carries for a Klein Collins team that went 3-7.
Briefly: Celina wide receiver Adam James (6-3, 235) said he has committed to Texas Tech. James, the son of former SMU and NFL running back Craig James, picked the Red Raiders over Tulsa. ...
Sunday, January 22, 2006
NFL scout goes out on a limb
with this against the grain prediction:
"Write this down," said NFL evaluator Dan Shonka, a former scout with three NFL teams. "Reggie McNeal will be a better pro quarterback than Vince Young. Vince is a good athlete, but he could be a $50 million mistake."Reggie supposedly boosted his draft stock significantly yesterday with his MVP performance in the East/West Shrine game, going 9/11 for 211 yards and carrying for 32.
"He'll definitely be a first-round pick," Shonka said. "There'll be 32 stupid teams if he isn't."
Saturday, January 21, 2006
very strange
today at 3 pm on ESPN2:
EJ Whitley blocking for Reggie McNeal handing off to Taurean Henderson........Dwayne Slay and Jaxson Appel side by side in the backfield with Johnny Jolly rushing the passer....
They should call this the Roosterbowl Hall of Fame game.
EJ Whitley blocking for Reggie McNeal handing off to Taurean Henderson........Dwayne Slay and Jaxson Appel side by side in the backfield with Johnny Jolly rushing the passer....
They should call this the Roosterbowl Hall of Fame game.
Sunday, January 15, 2006
Who the hell is Jenn Sterger?
Just because college football is over, it doesn't mean we have to listen to Longhorn bandwagonners blathering endlessly about their title. LET'S TALK FLORIDA STATE SEMINOLES!
Am I the last one to get clued in to Jenn Sterger mania? I had to hear about it on gordonkeith.com, so I know I am way behind. Apparently, this girl Jenn Sterger and her friends, who call themselves the FSU Cowgirls, like to dress in VERY little, and attend Seminole games. Allegedly, Brent Musberger spotted them on TV during the Miami game, and proclaimed: "15,000 red-blooded young American men just signed up to go to Florida State next year".
They post all their pictures on this college site called facebook.com, which I had also never heard of (I am getting very old). I don't remember girls at A&M dressing quite like this at football games...or anywhere else, for that matter.
Now, this Jenn Sterger has gotten so popular, that she is posing in upcoming issues of Maxim and Playboy. If this Jenn Sterger mania continues, we may have to ask her to be an honorary Roosterchick!
Am I the last one to get clued in to Jenn Sterger mania? I had to hear about it on gordonkeith.com, so I know I am way behind. Apparently, this girl Jenn Sterger and her friends, who call themselves the FSU Cowgirls, like to dress in VERY little, and attend Seminole games. Allegedly, Brent Musberger spotted them on TV during the Miami game, and proclaimed: "15,000 red-blooded young American men just signed up to go to Florida State next year".
They post all their pictures on this college site called facebook.com, which I had also never heard of (I am getting very old). I don't remember girls at A&M dressing quite like this at football games...or anywhere else, for that matter.
Now, this Jenn Sterger has gotten so popular, that she is posing in upcoming issues of Maxim and Playboy. If this Jenn Sterger mania continues, we may have to ask her to be an honorary Roosterchick!
Sunday, January 08, 2006
halleluja! -------- TheTicket: Vince Young
halleluja!
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TheTicket: Vince Young turns pro. Press Conf live @3pm on The Ticket
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Hats off to Vince Young
You won the national title and shoved the Heisman right up Reggie Bush's ass. You have nothing left to prove, so get on out of here. Besides, you look good in green.
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Congratulations Red Raiders
Tech players and fans should hold their heads high after yesterday's performance in their biggest game in 30 years. Ultimately, great defense prevailed over high flying, gimmicky offense, just as it always does in big games, but Tech's defense put up their best effort of the season, and arguably, of the last two decades. They were in it the whole time, but the Leach spread offense just couldn't get it done against what may be the best defense in college football.
I know I am not alone in seeing this as a big moral victory for Tech. (LINK: Blackistone)
I know I am not alone in seeing this as a big moral victory for Tech. (LINK: Blackistone)
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Thursday, December 29, 2005
Cotton Bowl tickets
If anyone is looking to buy some tickets to the Cotton Bowl, Kyler just let me know that someone at his office is selling theirs. Let me know if you're interested.....
Monday, December 19, 2005
Much needed commit at Linebacker
Texas A&M picked up the biggest commitment in its 2006 recruiting class with Haltom linebacker Anthony Lewis committing to the Aggies on Sunday.
"It's been a long process, but they have kind of always been right there throughout the whole recruiting process," Lewis said. "It was a tough decision, but in the end, I had to go with my instincts."
Lewis (6-foot-2, 228 pounds), a member of the Star-Telegram's Elite 11, had narrowed his choices to Oklahoma and Texas A&M. He said last week he wanted to wait until Texas A&M selected its defensive coordinator before making a decision. The Aggies announced Gary Darnell on Friday as the new defensive coordinator. Lewis visited Texas A&M this weekend and had a chance to talk with Darnell.
"I had a very good visit with Coach Darnell," Lewis said. "He seemed to fit in very well there and with the program."
As a senior, Lewis recorded 132 tackles along with five sacks and four forced fumbles.
Lewis is the 16th commitment for the Aggies and the first who was a member of the Star-Telegram's National Top 100 recruits.
Saturday, December 17, 2005
Police probe connection between crimes, UT athletics
From the Dallas Morning News:
According to The Ticket, Ramonce Taylor is also under investigation.According to the statement, police are investigating allegations of aggravated assault with an automatic handgun on Sunday, Sept. 4, at 3:06 a.m. A location for the incident was not revealed in police records.
Police also are investigating allegations of attempted robbery by assault at 2:59 a.m. last Saturday at 500 E. Seventh St., in what is commonly referred to as Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district. According to the statement, police received a call reporting that a suspect used his hands, fist and feet to carry out the assault.
Austin attorney Ken Oden said he is advising Texas senior cornerback Cedric Griffin, who has been questioned by police in connection with the Dec. 10 incident.
No freaking way this turns into anything at all. Without a doubt, Mack Brown or his consigliere has already had a "sit down" with the DA and the Austin Chief of Police, and reminded them that all UT starters are above the law, and that their careers will be in serious jeopardy if they pursue this matter any further.
With the Longhorns in the Rose Bowl, the entire starting lineup could gang rape Matthew McConaughey , and it would be swept under that ridiculous carpet at Disch-Falk Field.
Friday, December 16, 2005
Two Tech receivers suspended
Receivers Marquis Johnson and L.A. Reed have been suspended from the football team and will not play in the Jan. 2 AT&T Cotton Bowl against Alabama, a school spokesman confirmed. The suspension is for an unspecified violation of team rules.
Johnson ranks seventh on the team in receptions with 13 for 74 yards and one touchdown. Reed is eighth with 11 catches for 136 yards and no touchdowns.
The most recent depth chart lists Johnson as a backup to Joel Filani at the Z receiver spot and Reed as a backup to Robert Johnson at the Y receiver in Tech's spread offense.
Thursday, December 15, 2005
I hope this is a better hire than it looks on the surface
(dude looks like Jerry Glanville)
Gary Darnell, a coaching veteran who once oversaw two of the worst defensive units in Texas history, is expected to be announced as Texas A&M's new defensive coordinator at 11 a.m. Friday, according to two A&M sources.
LINK to story
LINK to Gary Darnell coaching resume
Thursday, December 08, 2005
Other words that you can't spell without "Double T"
Wednesday, December 07, 2005
A Day That Will Live in Infamy
To the Congress of the United States -
Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 - a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with the government and its emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific.
Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in Oahu, the Japanese ambassador to the United States and his colleagues delivered to the Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. While this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time, the Japanese government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. Very many American lives have been lost. In addition, American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
Yesterday, the Japanese government also launched an attack against Malaya.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked Guam.
Last night, Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands.
Last night, the Japanese attacked Wake Island.
This morning, the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our nation.
As commander in chief of the Army and Navy, I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
Always will we remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory.
I believe I interpret the will of the Congress and of the people when I assert that we will not only defend ourselves to the uttermost, but will make very certain that this form of treachery shall never endanger us again.
Hostilities exist. There is no blinking at the fact that our people, our territory and our interests are in grave danger.
With confidence in our armed forces - with the unbounding determination of our people - we will gain the inevitable triumph - so help us God.
I ask that the Congress declare that since the unprovoked and dastardly attack by Japan on Sunday, Dec. 7, a state of war has existed between the United States and the Japanese empire.
Monday, December 05, 2005
Saturday, December 03, 2005
History Lesson
History began some 12,000 years ago.(Actually, it was 40,000 years ago.) Humans existed as members of small bands of nomadic hunter/gatherers. They lived on deer in the mountains during the summer and would go to the coast and live on fish and lobster in winter. The two most important events in all of history were the invention of beer and the invention of the wheel. The wheel was invented to get man to the beer. These were the foundations of modern civilization and, together, were the catalyst for the splitting of humanity into two distinct subgroups: Liberals and Conservatives.
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can was invented yet, so while our early human ancestors were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to barbeque at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as "the Conservative movement." Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the Conservatives by showing up for the nightly barbeques and doing the sewing, fetching and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement. Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girlymen.
Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided. Over the years, Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the jackass. Modern Liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported, bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard Liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: Most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are Liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't "fair" to make the pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, fighter pilots, athletes and generally anyone who works productively outside government. Conservatives who own companies hire other Conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to "govern" the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the Liberals remained in Europe when Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tame and created a business of trying to get MORE for nothing.
This ends today's lesson in world history.
Once beer was discovered, it required grain and that was the beginning of agriculture. Neither the glass bottle nor aluminum can was invented yet, so while our early human ancestors were sitting around waiting for them to be invented, they just stayed close to the brewery. That's how villages were formed. Some men spent their days tracking and killing animals to barbeque at night while they were drinking beer. This was the beginning of what is known as "the Conservative movement." Other men who were weaker and less skilled at hunting learned to live off the Conservatives by showing up for the nightly barbeques and doing the sewing, fetching and hair dressing. This was the beginning of the Liberal movement. Some of these liberal men eventually evolved into women. The rest became known as girlymen.
Some noteworthy liberal achievements include the domestication of cats, the invention of group therapy, group hugs and the concept of Democratic voting to decide how to divide the meat and beer that Conservatives provided. Over the years, Conservatives came to be symbolized by the largest, most powerful land animal on earth, the elephant. Liberals are symbolized by the jackass. Modern Liberals like imported beer (with lime added), but most prefer white wine or imported, bottled water. They eat raw fish but like their beef well done. Sushi, tofu, and French food are standard Liberal fare. Another interesting evolutionary side note: Most of their women have higher testosterone levels than their men. Most social workers, personal injury attorneys, journalists, dreamers in Hollywood and group therapists are Liberals. Liberals invented the designated hitter rule because it wasn't "fair" to make the pitcher also bat.
Conservatives drink domestic beer. They eat red meat and still provide for their women. Conservatives are big-game hunters, rodeo cowboys, lumberjacks, construction workers, firemen, medical doctors, police officers, corporate executives, fighter pilots, athletes and generally anyone who works productively outside government. Conservatives who own companies hire other Conservatives who want to work for a living.
Liberals produce little or nothing. They like to "govern" the producers and decide what to do with the production. Liberals believe Europeans are more enlightened than Americans. That is why most of the Liberals remained in Europe when Conservatives were coming to America. They crept in after the Wild West was tame and created a business of trying to get MORE for nothing.
This ends today's lesson in world history.
Friday, December 02, 2005
from the Dallas Morning News....
There are impact players and there are players who make a lot of impacts. Dwayne Slay was both for Texas Tech. The tall, rangy Slay practically redefined the free safety position as someone who can attack the line as well as patrol the secondary...............more
A junior college transfer who redshirted last season, Johnson broke into Tech's receiving corps in a big way. His 64 receptions led the league. His 899 receiving yards were the second most in the conference. Not bad for a guy who had been a quarterback until this year.
Thursday, December 01, 2005
looking ahead to the Aggie football future
I was going to title this post "season wrap-up", but what's the point in looking backwards? Everyone knows the Aggies had a very disappointing season. Hell, I would have been disappointed at 7-4 heading to a crappy bowl game. It makes much more sense to me to look ahead. From this point forward, please take everything I write, knowing that I am fully aware of the similarities to the optimism of this time last year.
Offense: Things could look much worse, especially faced with the loss of the TAMU career passing leader. The fact is, Reggie was exciting, but his stay in Aggieland was ill-timed with the change of coaches and demise of the Wrecking Crew. Stephen McGee showed some great leadership and grit during the final six quarters of the season. He runs the option like Bucky, but believe it or not, was recruited as a passer! Get that passing shaped up, and he may be the best we've seen in a while.
We should return a nice stable of receivers (Riley, Schroeder, E. Taylor, Morrow, Brown, Franks), an incredible tight end in Martellus Bennett, and a solid group of running backs in Courtney Lewis, Jorvorskie Lane, and Brandon Leone. The offensive line will also be much better, with a more stable, more experienced group.
Defense: The weak spot will continue to be at linebacker. Hard to believe we used to get away with calling A&M "Linebacker U". We are not even a shadow of our former selves at this position. Justin Warren returns, and that's about it. The defensive line should be very good, with Michael Bennett, Chris Harrington, Jason Jack and Red Bryant, and hopefully dominant enough to take some pressure off the defensive backs, who certainly can't go anywhere but up from 2005. Danny Gorrer improved in the last 2 games, and will hopefully continue that trend, along with the late additions of Marquis Carpenter at CB, and Devin Gregg and Alton Dixon at safety. This is not the same defensive backfield as 2005 by any stretch!
Overall, I have a great outlook for next year. I realize that these things sometimes don't work out the way you expect, but that's no reason to lose hope. Expect a much improved Aggie team surging back into the national picture in 2006!
I have to go now before my maroon kool-aid gets warm.
Offense: Things could look much worse, especially faced with the loss of the TAMU career passing leader. The fact is, Reggie was exciting, but his stay in Aggieland was ill-timed with the change of coaches and demise of the Wrecking Crew. Stephen McGee showed some great leadership and grit during the final six quarters of the season. He runs the option like Bucky, but believe it or not, was recruited as a passer! Get that passing shaped up, and he may be the best we've seen in a while.
We should return a nice stable of receivers (Riley, Schroeder, E. Taylor, Morrow, Brown, Franks), an incredible tight end in Martellus Bennett, and a solid group of running backs in Courtney Lewis, Jorvorskie Lane, and Brandon Leone. The offensive line will also be much better, with a more stable, more experienced group.
Defense: The weak spot will continue to be at linebacker. Hard to believe we used to get away with calling A&M "Linebacker U". We are not even a shadow of our former selves at this position. Justin Warren returns, and that's about it. The defensive line should be very good, with Michael Bennett, Chris Harrington, Jason Jack and Red Bryant, and hopefully dominant enough to take some pressure off the defensive backs, who certainly can't go anywhere but up from 2005. Danny Gorrer improved in the last 2 games, and will hopefully continue that trend, along with the late additions of Marquis Carpenter at CB, and Devin Gregg and Alton Dixon at safety. This is not the same defensive backfield as 2005 by any stretch!
Overall, I have a great outlook for next year. I realize that these things sometimes don't work out the way you expect, but that's no reason to lose hope. Expect a much improved Aggie team surging back into the national picture in 2006!
I have to go now before my maroon kool-aid gets warm.
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