October 30, 2006
ESPN College GameDay on hand for Sooners-Aggies
With the rise of the 8-1 Texas A&M Aggies, ESPN College GameDay has tapped Kyle Field for it's next live Saturday broadcast. The Bristol boys will set up camp in advance of the Oklahoma - Texas A&M game, which has also been tapped as the Saturday night ABC primetime game.
This will be GameDay's second trip to College Station, visiting for the 2000 Sooners-Aggies game (an Aggie win in a big comeback win for OU.).
Comments:
nick said:
posted on October 30, 2006 3:54 PM — 63.105.100.101 — link — abuse?
uhhh.... LSU-Tennessee?
Why doesn't gameday cover the best games? And if they knew LSU was coming to Knoxville this week? Why the heck were they there for Tenn-S. Carolina?
Who is making these decsions that even the own show's host often criticize? Texas A&M? Who have they beat? They should have lost to Army and are a joke.
Neomoon said:
posted on October 30, 2006 4:47 PM — 165.91.89.33 — link — abuse?
We are very glad to have Gameday return to Aggieland . Please pay no mind to my fellow Aggies (or hippie trolls) that come and make us sound arrogant. We have had many close games this year and I don't expect this one to be any different. What allows this team to comeback and get the W is the heart and camaraderie.
I hope we can put on a good show for you guys. BTHO OU!
Jake Reighard said:
posted on October 30, 2006 5:14 PM — 70.149.192.224 — link — abuse?
Kyle Field is as dangerous a place to play as any field in the NCAA. The matchup b/tw OU and A&M is being recognized b/c these are 2 teams that have long shown what football is about in the Big 12. As an AG who was there when the Bonfire went down I know that that sent shockwaves thru our system and were finally on our way back to being the CONTENDER that we were thru-out the 90's culminating in our Big 12 title in 1998...A-A-A Whoop !!
volstrike3 said:
posted on October 30, 2006 6:41 PM — 216.103.178.34 — link — abuse?
I agree the GameDay should be in Knoxville for the UT - LSU game. I am guessing this has something to do with GameDay being in Columbia last weekend and not wanting to do two UT games in a row. Sooners - Aggies is not the best game of the week.
txaggie90 said:
posted on October 30, 2006 7:22 PM — 24.250.147.23 — link — abuse?
GameDay is coming to Kyle because they've been drumming their fingers waiting for the Aggies to give them a reason to get back to Kyle. Hell, just as much as we Aggies have been drumming ours waiting the last few years. The Aggies are digging themselves out finally, and OU is doing amazingly well considering...
When ESPN was brand new back in the mid 80s they loved all the A&M traditions and the Aggies were hot at that time. It made for some great TV for both. Chances are they remember.
Saturday is make or break for both teams, they are both surprising everyone, and have battled out some of the best games of each year for the past several. These two have had some great ^*&^& games in Big 12. The loudest I've ever heard Kyle was against Nebraska when they were no. 3 and we knocked em off back about 2000. The next 2 loudest were both against OU, we got one they're still probably mad about, and they got one by a single play. Then comes a long list of t.u. games. OU games at Kyle are some of the best games there have been. Saturday has a chance to be another one. The only way it could be better is if I were watching it next to my okie brother while he's squalling for OU.
I'm curious to know where Bob Stoops would rank Kyle on places to play. What do you say Sooners, who's been to the game at Kyle Field?
posted on October 30, 2006 7:38 PM — link — abuse?Kevin Donahue said:
Yeah, I'm an idiot. The Sooners won. Thanks for the kick in the head, y'all.
AgRyan04 said:
posted on October 30, 2006 8:47 PM — 72.181.60.135 — link — abuse?
I'm pumped!
"There are 85,000 people standing the entire game, waving their 12th Man towels--it's unreal. Kyle Field and the 12th Man lived up to, and exceeded every expectation we had for them. Last Saturday in Aggieland proved without a doubt, one of the most special memories I'll ever have from College Gameday."
---Kirk Herbsteit, ESPN College Gameday after the 2000 tripAlso,
"The decision on GameDay's site is less a clear-cut "best game" philosophy now and is more complicated, made on a landscape where terms like "synergy" and "branding" live." ---Chris Fowler
posted on October 30, 2006 9:29 PM — link — abuse?
@C-Dogg - It will be a better game than you give either team credit for. AT LEAST, as enjoyable as GT/Miami.
Regarding GameDay locations, Fowler's quote just speaks to the fact that sometimes ESPN has to support the ABC company line. It's just business.Olympia Aggie said:
posted on October 30, 2006 10:13 PM — 71.197.248.90 — link — abuse?
One of the things that I like about watching GameDay is the nice variety in the schools that they choose. Basically watching the same schools being used over and over gets old. Yes, I am biased on the GameDay coming to College Station, but I like seeing how they will tell more about each school that they go to, I like seeing other college's traditions!
While both A&M and OU will not be playing for a National Championship this year, we are both two schools that have been doing really well this year despite injuries for OU, and a very disappointing season last year for the Ags.
No matter what happens, THIS will be an exciting game to watch. I of course hope that the Sooners are not going to be happy when the final seconds tick off the clock, but even if they are it will still be an exciting game!Gig'em
OU Fan said:
posted on October 30, 2006 11:24 PM — 64.91.26.26 — link — abuse?
Wareagle and C-Dogg, this game will be exciting as hell and I can't wait. And its good that ESPN moves around. Wareagle, I just wish sometimes you would keep your mouth shut. Your team the Auburn Tigers were not exciting to watch until the 2004 season and the Tigers still got left out of the big game. Prior to the 04 season, your Auburn Tigers were the "lame ducks." Just remember that Auburn's dynasty started in 2004. And C-Dogg, you say its a joke to cover this crap but I believe they way the University of Miami conducts business is a joke. I mean players only get a 1 game suspension, and who does Miami play without their key players for that 1 game, Duke. Meanwhile, FIU kicks players off the team. The U is a joke dude. Don't hate on the Big 12 because you know teams like Baylor could come to Miami and upset the Canes. I'm also sick of all of this SEC shit. Go Golden Hurricanes! Go Sooners! SEC sucks! Go Big 12!
UTJeff said:
posted on October 31, 2006 1:47 AM — 24.219.118.18 — link — abuse?
Ok folks, As a UT grad and normally exlusive Longhorn fan, I realize that it is not my duty to set matters straight. However, I do feel it is my duty, as one with an educated outside opinion, to provide my unsolicited two cents for those less enlightened. First of all, excellent choice for the "Suits." The Oklahoma/Texas A&M battle is one of the most prestigous and memorable, yet under recognized, games in the history of all NCAA matchups. Each year when these two teams butt heads, it is easily comparable to the Lonestar Showdown between UT and Texas A&M. As a Longhorn, these two teams, as well as UT, are truly the heart and soul of the Big 12 Conference.(arguably the "toughest" conference in the NCAA) For anyone to imply that Texas A&M is undeserving of such media coverage, I am led to believe that he/she has simply been misinformed. Texas A&M has overcome more adversity than possibly any school in the NCAA. As we all know, they have produced tradition and school spirit for many years that has gone unmatched. If you have ever been to a game at Kyle Field, you know that I do not lie. In 1999, the Aggies lost the centripetal force that binded the energy that was "Texas A&M". Their bonfire fell and they lost 12 of their beloved friends. The bonfire has yet to be rebuilt to this day. Ever since then, the atmosphere has never been quite the same. Through the past years since, I have watched the Aggies fight their way back. I believe(as a graduate of UT remember) that soon they will return to their former ways of dominance and truly unheralded school spirit. And when they do, we will all see them in a way that they should be seen. I believe it is obvious that I highly respect Texas A&M. I can only hope that soon others will see. Watch out NCAA. That being said... Im still going for the Longhorns in the Lonestar Showdown! Hook 'em! and Gig 'em a little bit.
-Jeff UT Class of '96
David said:
posted on October 31, 2006 3:34 AM — 70.112.218.104 — link — abuse?
Oh great... Another chance for them to shame our state on national TV.
*see the "squeeze 'em" incident*
http://youtube.com/watch?v=wMmhnqUXseETomcat said:
posted on October 31, 2006 9:00 AM — 70.249.45.221 — link — abuse?
Yes Kyle Feild is probably the best venue in America.
#7 lame duck conference,what happened last time Auburn played a XII opponent?
#1 Scrubs? reality check both these teams can beat just about anybody, including all SEC teams.
A&M only has one loss at that was a last minute comeback against TTech,one of the hottest offensive units in the NCAA.
OU has only a couple of losses, one of which was a result of PAC-10 officiating.
Looks like one of the best games of the season.
Hookem-Horns Sicen-Bearscolfotbal said:
posted on October 31, 2006 11:33 AM — 209.201.114.111 — link — abuse?
This Texas A&M-OU game is going to be nothing compared to the UT-LSU. Don't talk about Tennessee being full of hillbillys, UT is a party school and our stadium is the 3rd biggest in the country and everyone knows the SEC dominates any other conference in college football. The atmosphere of 105,000 will be much better than 85,000. Second of all everyone that says it will be a lame game is either kidding themself or doesn't watch college football. UT-LSU was one of the best games last year, if not the best and most exciting. Texas A&M and OU fans need to do a little research before they post comments that don't make sense.
TheREALUT said:
posted on October 31, 2006 12:25 PM — 141.225.112.125 — link — abuse?
Tomcat,
Hahahaha, way to justify your texas tech loss. Yea, they're real good. 5-4. Put up 6 and 3 points against Colorado and TCU respectively. Yea your 8-1, but have of your wins were gifts. (i.e. Citadel, LaLayfayette, Army, La. Tech). I do like Kyle Field, though. I think it is a great homefield advantage. All I am saying is let's put gameday at the feature (i.e. best) game of the day which is LSU Tennessee.
volstike3 said:
posted on October 31, 2006 12:50 PM — 216.103.178.34 — link — abuse?
No disrespect to OU and Texas A&M, but they are not in the BCS picture at the moment and Knoxville is the best venue for college football. GameDayu should not have been in Columbia last week and should have been in Knoxville this week.
Pavs said:
posted on October 31, 2006 1:43 PM — 147.26.231.109 — link — abuse?
This game is going to be close the only reason the ags are not 8-0 is becuase of an amazing play by tech that was the winner of the pontiac game chaning performance play. There is nothing to stop either team from winning and also the last time adrian peterson came to kyle field he only had 101 rushing yards and the last play of the game the reciever was only a half step away from catching the game winning catch.... So ags be loud and sooners dont write off the ags too soon...
Brad said:
posted on October 31, 2006 2:43 PM — 70.186.108.107 — link — abuse?
Ok it's quite obvious that Gameday doesn't choose the best game every week. It's fine if you think Gameday should have waited to come to the Tennessee game but don't be badmouthing A&M and the Big 12 conference because you're upset with ESPN's decision making. You say A&M hasn't beaten anybody and is lame, why don't you ask yourself the same question of LSU. I'm not dogging them but the only ranked teams they have played against, have beaten them. All their wins are against arguably weak opponents, on the other hand, A&M handed #19 Mizzou it's first loss. Tennessee beating A&M 2 years ago in the cotton bowl has no merrit here either...2 years ago, 2 different teams. I also suppose A&M is lame because it is among only 4 teams in the country to average over 200 yards in rushing and passing each game. Thanks and Gig 'em!
MyHeroJTrain said:
posted on October 31, 2006 2:55 PM — 70.254.35.229 — link — abuse?
Hey, Ags have struggled, may not be as good as TU or LSU, but this game will be Rockin...i dont canre if ESPN is there or not other than to piss u haters off....as for they youtube link, look at this and you'll know what the 2006 ags are about....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa6MKKFg_o8&modeMyHeroJTrain said:
posted on October 31, 2006 2:56 PM — 70.254.35.229 — link — abuse?
Hey, Ags have struggled, may not be as good as Tenn or LSU, but this game will be Rockin...i dont care if ESPN is there or not other than to piss u haters off....as for the youtube link, look at this and you'll know what the 2006 Ags are about....Gig'em
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa6MKKFg_o8&modeLEE said:
posted on October 31, 2006 3:15 PM — 206.251.165.202 — link — abuse?
The reason Game Day is not at Knoxville is simple...ESPN will not give publicity to a game that is to be televised on CBS...they will always pick a game to be televised by themselves or their parent company ABC....is it right?...depends on your perspective I guess
Aggie12 said:
posted on October 31, 2006 4:44 PM — 20.137.2.51 — link — abuse?
Look. Some of the posters on here have some good facts, the others just seem to like to hear themselves talk. Tennessee/LSU could be a great game this year. But that's just it, THIS YEAR. They have had a few decent games between them, but they are not as common as A&M/OU. I'm not knocking you rocky top fans out there, but after the cotton bowl where we lost to Tennessee, your coach came out and said that our fans are some of the loudest he has ever heard. That was with only 25k - 30k attending that game. According to actual decibel tests conducted across the country, Kyle Field has had the loudest stadium in the country several times over the years. At least 4 of those times were when we hosted OU. The traditions at A&M have been respectively and enviously commented on by almost every team that has visited. Every coach that has played us at our house has stated that they hate playing there than just about any other place. Even the Tennessee coach made a comment about being that they didn't have to play us at home. Just keep that in mind next time you say that we don't bring anything to the table.
birdhunter1997 said:
posted on October 31, 2006 4:58 PM — 208.115.6.130 — link — abuse?
College Station and Kyle field are on EVERY top 10 list for atmosphere and tradition. Midnight yell practice at Kyle field has been picked as the #1 college football tradition on everyones list. I know that Neyland field is also on every top 10 list as well, but argue the point that a horrid game was picked to host gameday last week, noone (that is not a UT fan) wants to see Neyland field 2 weeks in the same season, much less 2 weeks in a row.
This decade has proven (barring 2003, goodbye Slocum) games that have come down to the last possession.
2000 - OU 35 A&M 31
2002 - OU 26 A&M 30
2003 - OU 77 A&M 0
2004 - OU 42 A&M 35
2005 - OU 36 A&M 30So here sits a concensus great venue, as picked by all the "experts", and a long history of a hard fought football game. Essentially, everyone wants to see "their" team on TV, but for the all around college football fan, this is the obvious choice for ABC, and long overdue, it looks like every even year that OU visits College Station, should be the game of the week. The only travisty here is that it has been 6 years since a trip to Kyle.
bigdog said:
posted on October 31, 2006 7:24 PM — 208.54.15.1 — link — abuse?
Why is ESPN Gameday going to A&M, let me think:
1) One of only two land, sea and air grant schools in the nation
2) Largest stadium in the state of Texas
3) Second largest jumbo tron in the world
4) Voted as top 5 toughest places to play
5) Bear Bryant and the Junction boys
6) Student body of 45000 students
7) Building indoor football field and track facility under the same roof
8) Preseident Bush's library
9) Rated top 20 public institution
10) One of the largest schools of engineering in the nation
11) Vet school and engineering programs rated in top 10 in the nation
12) 12th Man!
wareagle524 said:
posted on October 31, 2006 7:47 PM — 63.162.187.109 — link — abuse?
OU Fan:
I seem to remember '04 very well. SC stomped a huge mud hole in the A$$ of your sooner or laters.
Did you bring the Lawton HS football team instead of the UO team??? It is UO right? Dyslexic oklahoma folk must have forgot that it was the University of Oklahoma.
That year you also played a non-ranked Colorado team in you "lame duck" conference final didn't you?David said:
posted on November 1, 2006 8:36 AM — 70.112.218.104 — link — abuse?
bigdog: need to clear up a few things...
2) Largest stadium in the state of Texas
Wrong. DKR holds more now.
3) Second largest jumbo tron in the world
Wrong. "Ewetube" is the second largest in the state. Second to "Godzillatron" at The University of Texas. It isn't near the second largest in the world.
4) Voted as top 5 toughest places to play
Probably an internet poll which with your schools history holds little value. Certainly doesn't stop UT from having a better winning percentage in your stadium than you do.
5) Bear Bryant and the Junction boys
So? That was a looooong time ago.
6) Student body of 45000 students
Once again UT is larger.
7) Building indoor football field and track facility under the same roof
UT has has both. It's not built yet and looks like a barn. Is that really going to help your image on national TV?
8) Preseident Bush's library
Many schools have presidential libraries. Bush is not the most prestigious presidential library. What does this have to with football though?
9) Rated top 20 public institution
21st according to US News. Below UT of course. Once again what does this have to do with football?
10) One of the largest schools of engineering in the nation
Yet overall not as good as UT's. *see above football relevancy comments*
11) Vet school and engineering programs rated in top 10 in the nation
Engineering is 14th according to US News. Behind UT of course. *see above...*
12) 12th Man!
You sued Seattle Seahawks over the use of it, yet there's actually works...
Josh James said:
posted on November 1, 2006 9:53 AM — 72.179.176.84 — link — abuse?
First get one thing straight. Texas is the REAL UT. The greatest sports school in the nation. With that being said, the suits should abslutely go to the Tenn Lsu game. Hands down the game of the week. As a big 12 fan it is easy to say that the SEC is undeniably the best conference in the land and has been for a while. The Ags are falling off the map and will lose to OU at home with a Peterson-less team!
AgGB said:
posted on November 1, 2006 9:56 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
gameday is going to college station b/c kyle field is absolutely electric...especially when the aggies have a chance at a big XII title...which i think a lot of yall have missed. espn knows that this is a pivotal game for the ags b/c it's the first time that we'll get to see if they are for real or not...missou was supposed to be that, but they turned out to not really be for real. if the aggies win on saturday, that should cement them as a true contender for the big XII title and give them some real momentum.
whoever said the score would be 5-3 has no sense for football. the aggies put up over 500 total yards of offense last week. the ou running back (sadly not AD) put up over 100 yards last week. this is going to be a really close game and the atmosphere of kyle field is going to make it one hell of a time for tv watchers and attendees alike...however, i sho do wish i had tickets for it....lsu/tenn might be a good game, but the atmosphere will never be as good...trust me...
texas A&M will have a slight advantage though b/c of the electricity of kyle field. it gets rediculously loud in there on every down for the opposing teams. expect to see timeouts taken early in the halves due to play clock issues, botched plays b/c players miss assignments due to the noise, and several delay of game penalties. the ou qb has very little experience playing in kyle field and i'm here to tell you that anyone that's been to kyle field knows how loud it gets and how hard it is to play in there against the ags.
lastly, whoever thinks that the big XII is a lame duck conference needs their heads examined. how many national champs has the big XII produced in the last 5 years? remember that to win a national championship you have to beat another no. 1 team. and in the big XII, you have to get through texas, nebraska, texas A&M, texas tech, and oklahoma...the big XII north has been weak recently, but the south is no joke. i challenge any team from any other conference to play a big XII south schedule and expect to win a national title. if you ask me, there is not a tougher conference in college football than the big XII over the past 5 or 10 years. the Big X is for real and is as good, but not better than the big XII, PAC-10 and ACC, also good but not better...the SEC is hit or miss, especially lately, beyond that, no other conferences could be mentioned in the same category.
Jake said:
posted on November 1, 2006 10:25 AM — 64.92.177.249 — link — abuse?
David, are you that insecure that you have to compare everything A&M does with UT? As an outsider that just makes me hate UT fans. Everything you said was just to spite bigdog, none of it proved anything. Especially the crap about the homefield advantage, everybody in the nation knows that A&M's homefield advantage is extraordinary. Them doing it with less capacity than other schools (including UT, according to you), and a worse football program to support is impressive. I know if the Longhorns were in a hole, you wouldn't be a fan.
OU Fan said:
posted on November 1, 2006 2:02 PM — 24.153.144.141 — link — abuse?
Wareagle, I'm looking foward to the Arkansas State game. And those were impressive wins over Tulane, Buffalo, and Washington State. As far as the Big 12 goes, the Big 12 south has pretty much dominated the Big 12 north since the new millenium, so if there is a weak Big 12 north team in the conference championship, theres really nothing that can change. And Wareagle, don't try to hide behind the fact that the Auburn Tigers' dynasty did not start until the 04 season. Hate on OU all you want. I believe the Oklahoma education system ranks just a little bit higher than the Alabama education system. I bet you were not even an Auburn fan until the 04 season Wareagle. Go Sooners! Auburn sucks! Go Big 12!
wareagle524 said:
posted on November 1, 2006 4:04 PM — 63.162.187.252 — link — abuse?
OU Fan,
I don't live in the state of Alabama, and college was the only institution of learning that I attended in the state.
As far as the "rankings" of our colleges go, US News and World Report ranked Auburn 88th in the nation overall, when your UO came in at 112th.
Check your facts please!
As for not a fan until '04...I graduated undergrad there in '02 and Grad school in '04...so I think it was a little before that when my "fandom" started.
I understand the difference in the balance of power in the Big XII (N v.S). That doesn't change the fact I stated in my earlier posts.
BTW I didn't check the ranking of OKC CC so I dont know what your alma mater ranks in at!
WAR EAGLE!Logan Billy said:
posted on November 1, 2006 6:21 PM — 216.226.25.157 — link — abuse?
Hell this is the best game that going to be on forget Tennesse and LSU.
GO SOONERS!
Aggie12 said:
posted on November 1, 2006 6:39 PM — 20.137.2.51 — link — abuse?
David, David, David........post # 50
It seems to me that you are not an actual longhorn. Maybe a fan, but not a graduate from Austin. If you are, then you are a sad example of one. Texas and Texas A&M have much more respect for each other than what you have shown here. There is a respect between the schools that even the IVY League papers write about. Texas/OU....that's hate. Texas and Texas A&M....that's a family rivalry. You and MACK BROWN are a couple of the worst examples of Longhorn fans (or fans of the rivalry in general) that I have seen.....outside of the slobbering drunks in the bars. When bonfire fell, Mack Brown told Major Applewhite and the rest of the offense that they would be suspended if they went down to help us. You seem to be of the same calibur. I am a true Aggie, and I show respect towards my fellow schools. Especially that school in Austin, with whom a strong tradion lies.
VOLPIMP said:
posted on November 1, 2006 6:55 PM — 208.0.27.10 — link — abuse?
I agree, I think it will be a very good game, aTm has made a huge turn around this year, they deserve some exposure. Tennessee/Carolina was a good close game but largely due to our bad play, I agree that Gameday should have passed on that one. LSU, although they could potentially pound us, hasn't exactly looked good in big games this year either, which probably played a part in this decision. The only really interesting angle to UT/LSU is the revenge factor for the Tigers from last years loss. Otherwise this game really won't have a ton of impact in the conference. UF has the east basically locked up and unless Arkansas completely dies they have the West. I think UT/Arkansas will be more Gameday worthy if neither of us lose before then. And I credit the Hogs, I think it was HogFan that predicted them to run the table after USC, we ALL called him out on that one but look where they are! They could actually do it, whether you knew it or not HogFan, you were on the right track. I stil think it was wishful thinking though, however correct it was.
JOSEPH BALLARD said:
posted on November 1, 2006 8:11 PM — 64.136.26.228 — link — abuse?
Hey, Wareagle524, how would you like to buy a raffle ticket on a D-6 Caterpillar and a log chain? Just think, IF you were to win the raffle, you could use them to pull your cranium out of your anal cavity! That would probably make a huge improvement in your thinking, if not your overall intelligence!!!
SoonerTaft said:
posted on November 1, 2006 8:17 PM — 68.97.9.76 — link — abuse?
All of you SEC fans need to chill out, every conference goes through times of dominance. If GameDay had their coverage at Tenn or any other SEC school this weekend then they might as well start calling it "SEC College Gameday." Kyle Field is an amazing experience.
And "Eway", you are either not truly a Sooner fan, or you are just a prideless joke with no taste.
Don't forget about how well the Sooners have played granted our losses and screw-overs.
Boomer SoonerNavalOrange said:
posted on November 1, 2006 11:00 PM — 67.34.0.220 — link — abuse?
Come on ESPN...Tennessee vs. LSU on Saturday from Knoxville??? You will not get an atmosphere like this at any other game..come on down to the great state of Tennessee and watch UT plunk the Tigers one more time!! GEAUX VOLS!!!
David said:
posted on November 2, 2006 2:04 AM — 70.112.218.104 — link — abuse?
Aggie12 and the rest:
It's hard to respect a school where they fellatio into a jar, bury it under an outhouse and burn it to represent their burning desire to beat UT.
This is a real "tradition" at Texas A&M. This is what is going to be shown on national TV.
This same school has pulled a sword on a fan of an opposing team for stepping on grass.
This same school has thrown horse manure on the opposing teams band on multiple occasions.
This same school refused to obey a burn ban to continue their bonfire "tradition". This was after the tragedy of the bonfire accident and the school wouldn't allow it on campus.
This same school broke into an army armory, stole a cannon, and drove to Waco with the intention to blow the city up.
This same school charged the field to attack the Rice "MOB" (their band) because they made fun of their dog mascot. The band had to sneak out of the stadium hours after the game.
I could go on but I'm sure I proved my point.
posted on November 2, 2006 8:36 AM — link — abuse?
David - I'm sure a long list of questionables could be made for just about any program. No one is measuring respect for Aggie traditions, so...... keep it on topic.
PS. How exactly does on "fellatio into a jar"? I think you're trying to be diplomatic (appreciated, btw), but... I don't know. Did you use the wrong verb there, hoss?
AgGB said:
posted on November 2, 2006 10:09 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
david...you sir have no idea about texas a&m and i sense you're just trying to stir up an argument. so it doesnt really dignify a response. however, i'll give you one anyway...
fellatio into a jar? - come on man get real. no jar. nothing sexual, fellacio or otherwise (not sure what you were thinking about with that one). but there is a fire with an outhouse on top of the stack that the students build
kyle field is designated as a monument to service members who have died...dont tread on kyle field or the corps will come get you off of it
horse manure? - i really doubt that...in all my years at A&M i never saw anything like that at all..and i'm sure most will tell you that aggies treat them with respect and hospitality from when they first roll into college station until they leave.
in 2000 there was a burn ban in effect on bonfire weekend...i was at A&M at the time and they applied for a special permit to burn the bonfire on private property. in was in limbo of whether they would allow us to continue the tradition and the group that supported continuing bonfire file for and received official permission to burn
tried to blow up waco? that's rediculous
rice/A&M incident? got a link? i've never heard of that and cant find a link
if you want to comment on a university, please try to use supportable facts. most of the things on your list are BS and the others are taken out of context. the two things on your list that are true are taken out of context.
as for the corps member that did pull a sword on the tech fan...here's the whole story...
in lubbock the year before, tech beat us in an incredible game...when it was over, their fans charged the field, tore down the goalposts, and threw it up into the aggie fan section of the crowd, injuring several fans including a texas state representative. the next year the game was at a&m and we lost because we sucked that year and tech stormed our field. our corps was not about to let them pull down our goalposts and throw it into the crowd and hurt our fans, so they went onto the field and got them off of the field. a few corps members drew their swords and were repremanded. one corps member was expelled, i believe, for hitting a corps member with the blunt end of his sword.
AgGB said:
posted on November 2, 2006 10:12 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
back on topic...check out these stats that seem to point to the aggies being the real deal
"A&M is the best third-down team in the Big 12 and No. 6 in the country, converting 52.5 percent of its third downs. The Aggies' defense also is No. 6 nationally, holding opponents to a 28.1 percent conversion rate on third down. Only LSU is in the top 10 in both statistical categories this season."
HOWEVER, "November will make or break the Aggies. Franchione is 2-8 in November since coming to Texas A&M. His combined record against Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas is 0-7."
- ESPN.com Resurgent Texas A&M back in Big 12 mix
David said:
posted on November 2, 2006 10:41 AM — 70.112.218.104 — link — abuse?
Each school certainly has their bad moments but when these moments are regarded as "traditions" that are still celebrated to this day that is a problem.
I did indeed use the wrong verb I was trying to be overly PC. I should have said they "fill a jar with their ejaculate". Nevertheless it's not something I want to be associated with my state.
The on-topic-ness is the fact that Gameday showcases traditions of schools, and there is a high likelihood that one of these embarrassing traditions is going to appear on national TV.
Grabbing your testicles in a line isn't quite the "Song Girls" or "Dotting the 'i'".
Mooka said:
posted on November 2, 2006 10:56 AM — 138.163.0.42 — link — abuse?
I can appreciate ESPN's fairness in choosing where they have the "Game Day," but fan or not we all know the LSU V TENN game will be the one to watch. I could see maybe Texas V OU being a better rivalry, but the TENN V LSU games are always the most brutally physical games to watch. Anyway, we all know CBS would not give up the air time on this one, so A&M v OU it is.
Ag07 said:
posted on November 2, 2006 11:51 AM — 70.186.108.107 — link — abuse?
AgGB, please stop posting...you have no clue what you are talking about. You CAN walk on Kyle Field. The sword incident was against SMU. As far as I know "the jar" happens. We did try to blow up Waco but the Texas Rangers stopped the train. The Rice/A&M thing did happen. Horse manure was thrown last year. The burn ban was also last year.
Of course there is much more to each of those stories, but if you want to keep it simple....you can say it just like he did. Much of it can be defended (particularly the burn ban) but some of it can not (poo flinger). Every school has some things that people do that they arent proud of.
Frank said:
posted on November 2, 2006 12:49 PM — 198.133.139.5 — link — abuse?
My GF graduated from UT in 2004. She says Knoxville would be the absolute LAST PLACE gameday would ever visit. It would have to be No. 1 vs. 2 in the country for gameday to visit Knoxville. I think the UT fans did or said something bad about Lee Corso a few years ago. If the game were at LSU, gameday would be there.
AgGB said:
posted on November 2, 2006 1:14 PM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
i assumed he was referring to the tech people raiding the field in 2002 (2003?) b/c i was at that game and the corps DID go out on the field and the betallion reported on the corps member that got suspended from school. you can walk on kyle field, but you dont storm kyle field. have you ever seen the games that the police line the track to keep people off the field? for the most part stay off of kyle field is a good rule of thumb.
and if your 07 of Ag07 means you're class of 07, then you havent been around for stack and probably were about 9 or 10 years old the last time a school sponsered bonfire burned. so 'as far as you know' about the jar thing does not impress me. i've seen bonfires burn, i've seen stack, i've seen cut, and i've seen one fall, and i've never even heard of any jar b.s.
the burn ban happened in 2000, it may have happened last year also, but when we were at the bonfire memorial ceremony, we were mad b/c we didnt know that they had let off campus bonfire happen b/c we thought the burn ban people weren't letting it happen. that was the first off campus bonfire and it was sort of seen as a bit of a renegade thing b/c the school told students not to have it or attend any off campus bonfires.
i concede the rice fight, though i never heard about it. it's clearly been a while b/c i cant even remember ever having played rice since a&m was in the swc back in the day.
horse manure surprises me...that's crazy. i was there for the better part of a decade, leaving in 2003 and never saw anything like that.
anyway...the point of all this is that it's not highly likely that anything like that will happen on college game day on saturday.
PETE_AG said:
posted on November 2, 2006 2:28 PM — 128.194.170.242 — link — abuse?
Is this the best game of the week. NO it isn't. Gameday should be viewing the Tenn. Lsu game. They messed up last week by going there and watching Tenn. beat South Carolina.
I don't think that this is "fairness" issue, because we haven't had a game here since before my time. Unfortuantly gameday is only of Saturdays, or you can be that they would be at the Louisville, WVU game tonight.
What happened in the past is the past, and no one here at A&M condoned (sp?) throwing horse manure on the U.T. band. Everyone views it as a black eye not as an "atta-boy".
We have struggled this season, and it is frustrating to watch/listen to them because you never know how they are going to play, hopefully this is a chance to prove that we are at the level that we want to be at. I guess we'll see.
MyHeroJ-Train said:
posted on November 2, 2006 2:44 PM — 70.254.35.229 — link — abuse?
To hell with the rest, it is where it is, -haha we win-, now tell me how the Ags are going to pull off the win, can they? will they? I have to say the A&M Defence is going to have to be huge this week and throught our schedule! I think they are up to it and are going to surprise us Die Hards, they may be 6th in the nation defensively, but are they really that good...I have my doubts...Lane, Goodson, and Bennett need good games and should have, My question is can the Aggie D hold????
AgGB said:
posted on November 2, 2006 3:21 PM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
extremely good question j-train. we have better all around numbers, both offensively and devensively than ou according to espn.com. but then again, ou has played texas, mizzou, and oregon and our toughest opponent thus far has been mizzou. it seems we're two very evenly matched teams hopefully the 12th man can be the deciding factor.
woah...did not realize loui wv was tonight. got to try to get somewhere to see that one. that should be the best game of the week
AC Hopper said:
posted on November 2, 2006 11:16 PM — 24.250.149.130 — link — abuse?
Because ESPN believes the country deserves to witness a premeir venue like Texas A & M and Kyle Field. Because ESPN wants to show Aggie RB Jovorskie Lane and TE Martellus Bennet making the Sooners beg and squeal for mercy!!! Plus, ESPN realizes that they have a duty to bar puke teams like Tennessee & LSU when they have the opportunity to showcase two of the the top three Big XII teams
AU03 said:
posted on November 3, 2006 9:26 AM — 205.255.224.10 — link — abuse?
OUFan, did you see what Washington State did to Oregon? Didn't Oregon beat you (I know it was a bad call, but Washington State could've taken a bad call and still won)?
Also OU Fan, Auburn seemed to have a pretty good run in the 80's- 4 SEC titles; a minor NC (1983- while playing what could be considered the toughest schedule in CFB history). Also, we were the only team with a perfect recordi n 1993.
Granted, we dod not have the titles that OU does, but to think that we are an overnight success is ignorance.
Tomcat said:
posted on November 3, 2006 11:03 AM — 70.249.45.221 — link — abuse?
In reference to post#36 I'm a lifelong Longhorn fan and have only attended one game at Kyle Feild. It was A&M vs Clemson, the Tigers lost.
Kyle Feild is no doubt the best Homefeild advantage in the country and Texas A&M also has the best traditions.
In this part of the country UT means Texas not Tenn.The A&M fans refer to us as t.u.
post #76 AgGB The Big XII is definetly the best conference and for the most part most UT fans are very respectful of A&M vs UT rivaly.
Yes I remeber the A&M vs Rice game.Revele the A&M mascot died several days prior to the game.The Rice Band played the song where o where has my little dog gone and formed a fire hydrant in the middle of the feild.Very Tastless and disrespectable act on their part,especially when A&M was wearing boots and packing real swords.
Looking foward to a great game BTH outa OU
Senior Boots another great tradition
Hookem-Horns Sicem-Bears
Cograts to UM on their stunning victory over the Mighty Duke, if they really had balls they would play A&M at Kyle Feild
AU03 said:
posted on November 3, 2006 11:12 AM — 205.255.224.10 — link — abuse?
AC, I think the reason they are not going to Knoxville is that they've already been to quite a few SEC games this year (including one involving Tennessee last week), but no Big 12 vs. Big 12 matchups, but keep telling yourself otherwise if it makes you feel better.
As for calling UT and LSU "puke teams"- perhaps if the toughest game either had played to date was Texas Tech, they'd be undefeated. For the 3 losses total between the 2 teams, 2 were by 3 points or less, and all 3 were to teams currently ranked in the Top 6 of the BCS. Where's Texas Tech? Not quite sure- they didn't make the top 39 in the BCS, though.
Lastly, what happened the last time that "puke" team Tennessee played the Aggies? 38-7?
txproud said:
posted on November 3, 2006 10:09 PM — 68.103.206.152 — link — abuse?
David (post 50,68,72), I'm embarrased for you. As a UT alum and fan, I'm embarrased to share my school's passion and pride with you. Aggie fans, I commend you all for your civilty in dealing with my fellow longhorn's classlessness. I wish I could show that type of restraint in the face of such pure idiocy.
You can't argue, SEC or not, that Texas A&M is one of the toughest places to play in the nation. Even with as much distaste for Texas A&M as I have, being a Longhorn, I recognize the fact that it is no fun to play there and it will make for one hell of a game for OU and all those watching. Tune in for even a second and you'll see what we're talking about. Quit crying SEC, you'll get it next week.
Tomcat said:
posted on November 4, 2006 1:41 AM — 70.249.45.221 — link — abuse?
Yes Aggieland is the best place for the ESPN broadcast.Kyle Feild is the most intemidative place in the nation.
#86 I'm glad to know that, and want the Aggies to show them that all that gangster stuff doesnt mean anything at College Station. They will lose
Hookem-Horns Sic-em Bears
Beat the Hell out of OUCollege Station Vol said:
posted on November 4, 2006 6:16 AM — 24.250.141.201 — link — abuse?
I am about to head to Gameday and I will be wearing my Big Orange. Aggies are nice people, but for them to say the experience is anything close to Neyland Stadium, they are kidding themselves. There is a reason they call the Aggie's venue a "field" and TN's a "stadium". Aggies are definitely loud and are great fans, but how intimidating is 80,000 people yelling whoop? Not very.
Bob said:
posted on November 4, 2006 10:00 AM — 71.114.174.41 — link — abuse?
No matter the outcome of this game (Go AGS!!!) Gameday will experience the nations number one location for college tradition! I've visited many other college campuses and there is not a better place to be on college football Saturday's than Texas A&M. Thanks College Gameday for bringing the true college experience to ESPN!!!
Brain said:
posted on November 4, 2006 11:11 AM — 67.191.82.222 — link — abuse?
i just turned the cahnnel to fox, if your going adveritse as COLLEGE GAMEDAY. Cover all the colleges, Im sick of the weekly preview of Ohio state-michigan, the game is freakin month away. herbstreit used to do a good job but he has turned into the biggest homer on TV. If he wants to cover college football on ESPN he need to cut out the weekly buckeye shows in columbus cause its carring over into the gameday show!
WMDaggie said:
posted on November 4, 2006 4:08 PM — 70.186.97.223 — link — abuse?
As a Tennessee Undergrad (BS, International relations) and a Texas Aggie Masters degree holder, I can definitely attest to the fact that the 85000 texas aggies can outyell the 105000 Nyland Stadium Orange freaks on a weekly basis...
Gig 'em, and David, shut the hell upaggie_chick said:
posted on November 4, 2006 9:02 PM — 216.171.252.6 — link — abuse?
oh dear god, im watchin the game on TV right now, and im ticked off! OU's 2nd touchdown should not have counted. the dude was down! tackeled! on the freakin ground! and he ROLLED to get the touchdown. i thought there was hope when the ref said they were re-watching the play, and i think only a dumb butt cant see that he just rolled to get the touchdown, but hey, we all cant be smart people....
AgGB said:
posted on November 6, 2006 9:55 AM — 66.76.55.152 — link — abuse?
hell of a football game...wish we'da had a coach that would play to win and give our players a chance to win the big games. it's like he just wants to keep it close so we dont lose by all that many points. give the football to your big 285lb running back on the 2 yard line and get 6 instead of wussing out and calling a passing play and then kicking a field goal. but none the less it was a good game.
Tomcat said:
posted on November 6, 2006 11:05 AM — 70.245.21.0 — link — abuse?
I must agree that the coaching staff failed their team.You have two drives into the red zone. Hey coach its fourth quarter, you need two touchdowns, not two feildgoals.Throwing on third down, ya right.If you had made it you would be a genius, pardon my spelling.3+3=6 points I learned this in first grade, You need 7 points to tie.Reminded me of those fourth quarter calls against Army.
The other SWC teams did well
TCU over UNLV
SMU over UAB
Rice over UTEP
Texas over Ok St.
Ark over USCar.
Houston over Tulsa
Tech over Baylor--two former SWC teams
Texas teams were 2-1 over Oklahoma teams shoulda been 3-0 Hookem-HornsTomcat said:
posted on November 6, 2006 3:02 PM — 70.245.21.0 — link — abuse?
Hey OU fan I was refering to this week only,
I made no mention of UT over OU or A&M over Ok St.
Baylor travels to Stillwater-tough place 05 BU won
TTech travels to Norman -looks interesting 05-Tech wonOk State goes into Lubbock-great Matchup 05 Ok St won
OU goes into Waco dont overlook Bears took OU into OT last year Hookem-Horns Sicem-BearsNVASooner said:
posted on November 6, 2006 10:45 PM — 68.33.78.126 — link — abuse?
Kyle Field is a great atmosphere for college football. I give the Aggies credit when credit is due. ESPN Gameday picked it right. It was a great game between two great college football tradition schools. SEC is the best conference from top to bottom. But don't knock the Big XII because of the north division is currently weak. All I have to say is OU - 7 national titles, 39 conference titles, UT - 5 national titles, NU - 4 national titles. Big XII has been in the national championship in 4 out of last 5 years.
BillC said:
posted on November 7, 2006 5:29 PM — 198.151.12.10 — link — abuse?
Let's see now. Third down and we are on their 2 yard line. Down by 7 points. A little over 7 minutes left in the game. We have a near 300 pound fullback that gaines 3 yards whenever he wants to. We pass. We fail. We kick a field goal. We lose. It is time for the coaching mistakes to be gone. Bye Fran.
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TheREALUT said:
posted on October 30, 2006 1:10 PM — 141.225.111.81 — link — abuse?Why is Gameday going to College Station to watch these scrubs when they could be watching Tennessee LSU?