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Texas Done w/ A&M Rivalry Unless "Compelling Reason" to Resume
Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:51 pm
Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:51 pm
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@finebaum: Texas athletic director Steve Patterson: Football rivalry with A&M done unless there's 'compelling reason' to resume LINK
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@finebaum: ICYMI : Audio of our interview with Texas AD Steve Patterson LINK
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"I think the reality for us is A&M made a choice they felt was best for them to move to the SEC. That's great for them. They've leverage that well...For us there has to be a real business or branding case made to play anybody that we play with our football games given the way our schedule is structured playing Oklahoma every year in Dallas...Unless there really is a compelling business or branding reason, I see a hard time renewing that rivalry in football," Patterson told Paul Finebaum on ESPN Radio.
This post was edited on 4/25/14 at 4:53 pm
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:54 pm to undecided
so let me guess, we were called bitches for saying this same exact thing a few months ago. now that its texas saying this, its ok. right?
Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:56 pm to undecided
If I were a fan of either team I would be pissed that they won't play the game anymore.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:57 pm to undecided
This seems like a rivalry fans of teams other than a&m and ut want to see, not the other way.
If they don't want to play, and if there is no benefit, why play.
If they don't want to play, and if there is no benefit, why play.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 4:58 pm to undecided
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Football rivalry with A&M done
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:00 pm to undecided
Both ADs have publicly stated several times now that re-starting the rivalry is not going to happen, certainly anytime in the near future. Nothing to see here.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:03 pm to undecided
Texas is just being a bitch. A&M joined the one conference where it is obvious that there is plenty of room for a permanent OOC team.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:07 pm to undecided
Well now we don't have to wait with bated breath anymore 
Whatever, sips
Whatever, sips
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:10 pm to undecided
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compelling reason' to resume
I read that and think it means "when we feel like we can dominate them."
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:14 pm to undecided
aTm would dominate that rivalry from here on out anyway. Texas saving their arse from embarrassment.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:14 pm to undecided
Well if that's what they want but I don't think it's a long term help for UTex just a short term one (they want to avoid losing). However, if the rivalry resumed UTex would get exposure once a year on the SEC Network with SEC recruits watching. Rivalries help exposure and hype and Texas being recruit rich or not you want a presence in SEC recruiting grounds. With the rise of A&M, TCU, and Baylor pickings are slimmer for UTex than they used to be and the smart thing would be to establish a presence in SEC Country.
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Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:14 pm to undecided
Couldnt possibly care less
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:17 pm to undecided
Pour out my jar and heads home
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:19 pm to undecided
I'd like to see them play again, but I'm not holding my breath. I know most of the Aggies here disagree, and that's fine. For old curmudgeons like me the game was more about the bonfire than the actual game. The younger guys here never experienced that, so the game was... well, a game.
I don't see it happening any time soon. A&M had the temerity to leave big brother and must be punished. A&M says "Oh yeah? Well we don't need you, either. Nyahh nyahh nyahh." Sounds childish but I don't see that changing for a good long while.
I don't see it happening any time soon. A&M had the temerity to leave big brother and must be punished. A&M says "Oh yeah? Well we don't need you, either. Nyahh nyahh nyahh." Sounds childish but I don't see that changing for a good long while.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:22 pm to undecided
I'm starting to believe Texas is actually scared.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:32 pm to undecided
Posted on 4/25/14 at 5:55 pm to undecided
First they drop a conference championship and now this. Schedule is shaping up.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 6:06 pm to undecided
Holy shite Patterson always has something to say about A&M. I don't give a shite about playing tu. If it happens it happens, but with the 9 game schedule it makes less and less sense.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 6:09 pm to undecided
A&M please do not play the Longhorns. We want to slide into that spot!
I want Jeff Long to whisper sweet nothings into Texas' ears. Do you want to help counter your in-state players going to the SEC, want another national rivalry renewed for TV money, want to upgrade your OOC for the playoff system, want to also help hurt your in-state rival by sending us some of y'all's top players. Sure you hate Arkansas but you hate A&M even worse.
Arkansas is ready to sign when you are.
Please don't frick this up for us Aggies.
I want Jeff Long to whisper sweet nothings into Texas' ears. Do you want to help counter your in-state players going to the SEC, want another national rivalry renewed for TV money, want to upgrade your OOC for the playoff system, want to also help hurt your in-state rival by sending us some of y'all's top players. Sure you hate Arkansas but you hate A&M even worse.
Arkansas is ready to sign when you are.
Please don't frick this up for us Aggies.
Posted on 4/25/14 at 6:17 pm to undecided
South Carolina and Florida don't seem to mind. And we have a worse schedule structure in the SEC ATM
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