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re: Why have TAMU's recruiting classes produced so little success?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:36 am to WestCoastAg
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:36 am to WestCoastAg
Hey man, keep your head up. The era of Kyler may begin this weekend.
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Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:37 am to RB10
Isn't that kid like 5'9? LSU DE's are gonna frick him up.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 9:38 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:38 am to cas4t
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Isn't that kid like 5'9?
Nah bro. He's at least 5'10
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:39 am to TJGator1215
Though it appears like most threads this one is more about trolling than actual discussion, the real answer is of course several things.
A&M has had 3 SEC Classes so far really. The '13 Class has been discussed but the real key to that class is that the OL and the LB's haven't paid off. The biggest hit was Claiborne who was arguably our best defensive player as a true fish before he decided to become a criminal. The OL busts have created a lack of depth.
The '14 and '15 Classes have been pretty solid but if you are planning on winning the SEC West with 2 Classes and patchwork from before that you are facing an uphill battle. Bama and LSU have 4 classes of Top 5 recruiting, Auburn is right there, Ole Miss has also been very good.
A&M was solid at QB/WR talent wise for the most part to start and has gradually addressed the other areas. DL has gone from a glaring weakness to a strength. The DB's are decent to good. The weakpoint is the LB's, the few good ones we have gotten have had off the field or injury issues for the most part. Still, the A&M D is getting better just going from a complete embarrassment to being average with a couple of real stars.
The OL depth is a concern. The OL isn't terrible but it isn't that great either. The RB situation is just freakish bad luck. Last year we had too many. This year we had Trey Williams go pro when he shouldn't have, Brandon Williams move to defense (where he has done well), James White hurt, and both of our new RB's have injury issues and RS'ing.
You just can't get by in the SEC West with holes, not without a lot of luck. The talent is just too deep. Does coaching and scheme fit in? Sure, but it's not like A&M is terrible. The odds right now favor a 9-3 Season with a winnable Bowl game. That's not good enough but it isn't exactly a disaster.
The better question is what does A&M need to do to get over the line to the upper level of the SEC.
A&M has had 3 SEC Classes so far really. The '13 Class has been discussed but the real key to that class is that the OL and the LB's haven't paid off. The biggest hit was Claiborne who was arguably our best defensive player as a true fish before he decided to become a criminal. The OL busts have created a lack of depth.
The '14 and '15 Classes have been pretty solid but if you are planning on winning the SEC West with 2 Classes and patchwork from before that you are facing an uphill battle. Bama and LSU have 4 classes of Top 5 recruiting, Auburn is right there, Ole Miss has also been very good.
A&M was solid at QB/WR talent wise for the most part to start and has gradually addressed the other areas. DL has gone from a glaring weakness to a strength. The DB's are decent to good. The weakpoint is the LB's, the few good ones we have gotten have had off the field or injury issues for the most part. Still, the A&M D is getting better just going from a complete embarrassment to being average with a couple of real stars.
The OL depth is a concern. The OL isn't terrible but it isn't that great either. The RB situation is just freakish bad luck. Last year we had too many. This year we had Trey Williams go pro when he shouldn't have, Brandon Williams move to defense (where he has done well), James White hurt, and both of our new RB's have injury issues and RS'ing.
You just can't get by in the SEC West with holes, not without a lot of luck. The talent is just too deep. Does coaching and scheme fit in? Sure, but it's not like A&M is terrible. The odds right now favor a 9-3 Season with a winnable Bowl game. That's not good enough but it isn't exactly a disaster.
The better question is what does A&M need to do to get over the line to the upper level of the SEC.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:39 am to RB10
Can't wait to see a true freshman on the road vs a hopefully top ranked LSU 
I hope Les let's Cameron hang 40 on Chavis
I hope Les let's Cameron hang 40 on Chavis
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:40 am to aggressor
I'll admit your secondary has performed better than expected. I still don't think you have much depth there, shite gets real in November, so we'll see how it pans out.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:42 am to cas4t
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I hope Les let's Cameron hang 40 on Chavis
Run in down their throats. Over and over and over and over again.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:43 am to RB10
Hahha
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:43 am to TheCaterpillar
I've said it before and I'll say it again
this could very well be the game that Fournette breaks AB's record. 250 is very doable vs aggy. Their run defense is pure dog shite.
this could very well be the game that Fournette breaks AB's record. 250 is very doable vs aggy. Their run defense is pure dog shite.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:44 am to cas4t
250 wouldn't even win you the game. Points matter not yards.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:45 am to texag7
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250 wouldn't even win you the game. Points matter not yards.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:46 am to texag7
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250 wouldn't even win you the game.
I can assure you if Leonard goes for 250 then he is also gonna have at least 2-3 scores. I also have no doubt in my mind that LSU will score on TAMU. Your defense is really just a couple of good DE's and then the rest is mediocre at best.
eta and if Fournette goes for 250 then the time of possession is going to heavily favor LSU.
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 9:47 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:46 am to cas4t
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AB
Who?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:47 am to texag7
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250 wouldn't even win you the game. Points matter not yards.
If Fournette runs for 250yds LSU is winning that thing by 3+ TDs.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:47 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
Alley Broussard
he has the single game rushing record at LSU vs Ole Miss in 2004 I believe
he has the single game rushing record at LSU vs Ole Miss in 2004 I believe
This post was edited on 10/30/15 at 9:48 am
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:48 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
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AB
quote:Alley Broussard
Who?
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:48 am to MightyYat
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If Fournette runs for 250yds LSU is winning that thing by 3+ TDs.
Alabama rushed for 258 yards and only scored 20 offense points.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:49 am to ShaneTheLegLechler
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AB
Alley Broussard - he holds the single game rushing record for LSU
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:50 am to texag7
lol if you think TAMU is going to hold LSU to 20 points.
Posted on 10/30/15 at 9:50 am to texag7
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Alabama rushed for 258 yards and only scored 20 offense points.
If Fournette runs for 250, LSU will rush for 350+ as a team.
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