Aggies vs Bama

[Saltgrass Mikerr]

Never underestimate "Johnny Football" !!!

[tamu_bspeck]

I think a&m can pull it off by spreading out their big linebackers and using speed to their advantage but bama forces mistakes. I think their defense is not too much different than miss st was; big in the front seven and fast in the secondary. Some ppl forget msu starts two future nflers at cb. If we keep it within 10 ill be happy since its at bama but if we do win i wont be extremely surprised.

[Saltgrass Mikerr]

The Tide is rather tough....but...never underestimate "Johnny Football"

[1 Cor. 10:31]

Hoping for an upset but not optimistic.

[double lung]

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Johnny looks focused and ready, but I don't think the Ags are ready for Bama....

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by Smart

I have heard it all now....

Better believe it!

[Chad C]

Originally Posted by lovemylegacy

Better believe it!

What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?

[systemnt]

Originally Posted by Chad C

What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?

They changed....into something worse... but its still a change...and they did it well.

[Sticks&Strings]

I am kin to Bear and I am a Bama Fan when not playing the Ags, but this one is a game to be played. I went to ATM so I am pulling for them.

Keys for me to success:

Ags- cant turn ball over
- cant miss field goals
- lock down man coverage on the outside so we can load the box and prevent the run and deep ball. Bama throws that deep ball and opens up the run and runs well.
- not abandon the run game like we did against LSU.

Also, I think that if we can get a couple first downs and keep Bama from making personel changes on D, we can wear down some of the big boys and move the ball. Have to keep Saban from being able to call in defenses on each play and make the players call the D.

I expect Bama to win, but I think the ags have the best chance to beat them over any team they played, including LSU...only because they know what to expect from LSU, but haven't played a system like the ags!

[Cajun Blake]

IMO , the game will come down to two important numbers

90 and 90

A&M needs to run 90+ offensive plays and Manziel needs to rush for 90 yards if they have a chance of winning . #2 can definitely beat you with his feet as both FLA and LSU contained him with 60 yds and 27 yds respectively .

Anything less and the Crimsom Pachyderms will come out victorious.

ALA was exposed v. LSU as the defense spent way to much time on the field .... 86 plays.

Saban teams are very disciplined as the Aggies have no room for error

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[kdenhead]

Kool Aid drinker here.

Ags jump out to quick start with JFF. Bama will make adjustments and take away the easy stuff. Balance for the ags will be key. Second half offense adjustments haven't been good this year against top teams.

Bama's size and depth concern me. Ags are paper thin on the D side - play with heart but backups are not good when injury happens. Pace of play for Ags is key - keep Bama winded and minimize substitutions.

Gotta pick my Ags but a low % chance of winning this one.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Chad C

This makes sense except A&M hasn’t been very good at forcing turnovers this year and only has one in the last four weeks and that was against Miss St., last week. Bama has forced 23 turnovers and lost 8 fumbles versus the Aggies forcing 8 turnovers to their 15 they have given up. If anyone is a ball hog in this game, it's Bama. Bama is also the 2nd best defense in the nation, giving up 229 yards per game.

You're right about the numbers but this is a case where numbers don't tell the story. The turn overs have been in streaks and that's to be expected from a freshman quarterback who at times felt like he had to win the game by himself. But if you look at the turn overs in the LSU game you see only one that was truly Manziels fault. Now they happened and the still caused us to lose the game so I'm not wiping them off the board, just making the point.

On the other side of the ball, we have caused man drops and batted balls that fell out of DB's hands and fumbles that weren't recovered. So the defense is causing balls to come lose they just haven't bounced their way yet.

All that being said, you are right that turn over haven't gone our way a lot of the time and they will need to for us to win this game. And yes, quarterback pressure in both sacks and hurries will help a lot in that. Keep an eye on #94 Demontre Moore, many close to the program say he's going to be better than Von Miller, who is a close friend and mentor to him still.

One final thing, this team believes that they should have won against Florida and LSU and it was their own mistakes that allowed those teams to win. They believe that if they fix those they can beat Alabama. They aren't going in wide eyed and expecting a loss.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Chad C

What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?

I'm curious too how Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas etc etc are considered good at making halftime adjustments since they are "SEC"??

From what I see.....Alabama, LSU (sometimes), Georgia (sometimes) and maybe Florida (sometimes) make good adjustments and once again we have a blanket conference statement...

[Chad C]

Originally Posted by Dave

You're right about the numbers but this is a case where numbers don't tell the story. The turn overs have been in streaks and that's to be expected from a freshman quarterback who at times felt like he had to win the game by himself. But if you look at the turn overs in the LSU game you see only one that was truly Manziels fault. Now they happened and the still caused us to lose the game so I'm not wiping them off the board, just making the point.

On the other side of the ball, we have caused man drops and batted balls that fell out of DB's hands and fumbles that weren't recovered. So the defense is causing balls to come lose they just haven't bounced their way yet.

All that being said, you are right that turn over haven't gone our way a lot of the time and they will need to for us to win this game. And yes, quarterback pressure in both sacks and hurries will help a lot in that. Keep an eye on #94 Demontre Moore, many close to the program say he's going to be better than Von Miller, who is a close friend and mentor to him still.

One final thing, this team believes that they should have won against Florida and LSU and it was their own mistakes that allowed those teams to win. They believe that if they fix those they can beat Alabama. They aren't going in wide eyed and expecting a loss.

Great post and yes...Moore is a stud!

[Budman68]

Johnny Football will throw two or three interceptions. Bama is big and fast. I'm with one of the other posters, I hope he doesn't get a broken leg.

[Michael]

Originally Posted by david8017

Dude, use your imagination. The word cant be posted on this forum

And therefore, IMO, lacks class.

[EastTexasMan]

27-20 Alabama win's it, and we miss 2 FG's

[txlongshot]

I hope the aggies pull it off

[Brock Middlebrook]

Does AJ make it though the season without a pick?

Maybe this is his game to slip up.

[lovemylegacy]

[QUOTE=Chad C;6153520]What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?[/QUOTE They were there and BAMA was better....A&M will get a taste of what happened to 'em.

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by Smart

I'm curious too how Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn, South Carolina, Tennessee, Arkansas etc etc are considered good at making halftime adjustments since they are "SEC"??

From what I see.....Alabama, LSU (sometimes), Georgia (sometimes) and maybe Florida (sometimes) make good adjustments and once again we have a blanket conference statement...

Don t forget...A&M is part of the SEC...be proud man, be proud! Y'all could still stuck in a conference that didn t want you.

[Chad C]

[quote=lovemylegacy;6154010]

Originally Posted by Chad C

What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?[/QUOTE They were there and BAMA was better....A&M will get a taste of what happened to 'em.

When you say, they were there... You mean they showed up? Correct? Because they didn't make any adjustments!

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by Chad C

What happened to LSU in the natty last year?! Did they forget they were one of the best at making halftime changes...?

Still pretty good to make the NC.

[Chad C]

Originally Posted by lovemylegacy

Still pretty good to make the NC.

Sure. I guess I could say the same about 2009. But it wouldn't have anything to do with halftime adjustments.

[Smart]

Originally Posted by lovemylegacy

Don t forget...A&M is part of the SEC...be proud man, be proud!

Yes....but as you stated already ...they aren't good at making halftime adjustments so I left them off. I didn't want to be repetitive or I would have also added Missouri with them as well..

[Burntorange Bowhunter]

According to this thread......150 Class is a Horn and Smart is an Aggy.

Classic.

[systemnt]

Originally Posted by Burntorange Bowhunter

According to this thread......150 Class is a Horn and Smart is an Aggy.

Classic.

That makes BoB a Blinn Tornado?

[lovemylegacy]

Originally Posted by Smart

Yes....but as you stated already ...they aren't good at making halftime adjustments so I left them off. I didn't want to be repetitive or I would have also added Missouri with them as well..

Aggies are close, a good running game and defense and look out.

[systemnt]

Originally Posted by lovemylegacy

Still pretty good to make the NC.

First losers?

[150class]

Originally Posted by Burntorange Bowhunter

According to this thread......150 Class is a Horn and Smart is an Aggy.

Classic.

[Smart]

nm

[Smart]

Originally Posted by Burntorange Bowhunter

According to this thread......150 Class is a Horn and Smart is an Aggy.

Classic.

LMAO......how funny is that?...

[Dale Moser]

Originally Posted by Throwin' Darts

A&M's kicker needs to get it together ASAP. To win this game there can't be any turnovers for the Ags and especially no missed field goals.

He needs to learn how to play linebacker too!

[gekko man]

I am pulling for the Aggies but Bama will win by two touchdowns.

I am looking forward to Saturday. Early game at DKR with the Horns opening the game in the wishbone, watch the Ags beat those Bama boys on TV and then watch TCU beat K State in Fort Worth.

[dbaio1]

Bama 34 Aggies 17

[texag93]

I fear the Aggie defense will be sucking wind middle of the 3rd Qtr. The Aggie offense scores so quickly, the defense won't have much bench time. I hope the turnover bug doesn't bite A&M in the butt this game. I'm not predicting a score, but I will say, if A&M wins the turnover battle, they win the game.

[150class]

Texas A&M vs Alabama 2012 Promo - YouTube

[bbinford]

Originally Posted by texag93

I hope the turnover bug doesn't bite A&M in the butt this game.

This and/or our kicking game. I wake up at night in cold sweat having this same nightmare where we have a shot at a 40 yard fg to win it. I don't expect A&M to win but it will be absolutely gut wrenching if the Aggies lose by a td and have 3 missed fieldgoals, be hard to get over a blown opportunity like that!

[Easttxhunterr]

Im not always an Aggie fan but I dang sure am this weekend

[Chad2682]

I feel an upset coming

[parkchief100]

Ok, here is what I see. I am an avid college football fan. I watch as much of it as I possibly can. That said, A&M is a young team with a new coach. They have surprised a lot of people including me. Everyone in the SEC thinks that the Big 12 are a bunch of punks. The aggies should have beaten both Florida and LSU. Alabama wins last week like a National Champion contender should (overcome adversity in a huge rival game) and win it. They left a lot of emotion on the field last Saturday night and if they think that the other team in maroon is just a punk from the Big 12 then they are in big trouble. If the Aggies get up on Alabama big early in the game( AND i BELIEVE THEY WILL) AND THEY CAN PLAY A FULL 4 QUARTERS for once this season, then they can and will beat Alabama. Anything short of that and I believe the Tide wins a close one. By the way I live and breath State of Texas football and there is No Doubt in my mind that A&M IS THE BEST Texas college team this year!!! Gig Em, HookEm, Guns up, WHATEVER IT TAKES lets root the Aggies to victory no matter who your favorite Texas Team is. Go Frogs!!!

[Smart]

Originally Posted by 150class

Texas A&M vs Alabama 2012 Promo - YouTube

Where were the LSU and Florida Gator highlights?

[EastTexasMan]

I salute you parkchief100. You are a bigger fan then I, because I could not root for Texas if they were playing Bama. I do like your assessment, it will take a 0 turnover game, no missed FG's and a HUGE game by our front 7 to win this one.

[150class]

Well I'm thinking I might hijack this thread and make it live for the trip up there

[bigdaddy590]

Ags win with the kicker redeeming himself with a long FG. 23-20 Ags

[bbinford]

Originally Posted by bigdaddy590

Ags win with the kicker redeeming himself with a long FG. 23-20 Ags

He'd go from Zero to Hero immediately!

[18ncs]

[quote=Sticks&Strings;6153572]I am kin to Bear and I am a Bama Fan when not playing the Ags, but this one is a game to be played. I went to ATM so I am pulling for them.

I expect Bama to win, but I think the ags have the best chance to beat them over any team they played, including LSU...only because they know what to expect from LSU, but haven't played a system like the ags![/QUOTE]

Kin to Coach Bryant but your Avatar says... This takes drinking the kool-aid to a new level! JK

Originally Posted by gekko man

I am pulling for the Aggies but Bama will win by two touchdowns.

I am looking forward to Saturday. Early game at DKR with the Horns opening the game in the wishbone, watch the Ags beat those Bama boys on TV and then watch TCU beat K State in Fort Worth.

I want to see this too And also the rest of the tribute. I guess it will male its way to YouTube

Originally Posted by bbinford

This and/or our kicking game. I wake up at night in cold sweat having this same nightmare where we have a shot at a 40 yard fg to win it. I don't expect A&M to win but it will be absolutely gut wrenching if the Aggies lose by a td and have 3 missed fieldgoals, be hard to get over a blown opportunity like that!

I would not lose any sleep

[18ncs]

http://www.tuscaloosanews.com/articl...ckles-for-loss

[stickemhard3]

this game will be won by CJ Mosely from Alabama. He is the most likely canidate for the spy position and is posssibly the best 3rd down lb in college fb right now. Alabama's pass rush comes from exotic schemes and overloads which doesnt bode well vs JF because he is just too ellusive. When they run blitzes they will run blitzes from Manziel's right side in an attempt to get him to scramble to his left. I bet they jam the receivers and dont give up the dink and dunk game ran by aTm and force them into a more downfield attack. Final score guess is 24-17 Roll Tide. Saban and Smart should be able to win the mental game vs Kingsburry pretty easily but JFF will cover up his play calling as he always does.

[DapperDan]

They need to have a plan for Bama mixing up defenses...if they rush only three and contain...what's A&M's plan?

hopefully spread the field and have a designed quarterback draw

Bama will score.....probably in the low to mid 20's. TAMU will have to outgun them to have a shot

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