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“Big” Announcement from A&M and horn today @ 11 AM

Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:13 am
Posted by JayAg
Member since Jun 2021
14331 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:13 am
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Both schools' leadership plans an "exciting announcement" at a joint news conference in Houston on Aug. 22 at 11 a.m.


Some people are speculating they might move the Lone Star Showdown to NRG stadium. Could you imagine the melt if that happens starting after this year?

Any of you have guesses what it could be? I’ve never seen both of schools to a joint news conference with the ADs.
Posted by bamameister
Right here, right now
Member since May 2016
16462 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:17 am to
quote:

Some people are speculating they might move the Lone Star Showdown to NRG stadium. Could you imagine the melt if that happens starting after this year?

Any of you have guesses what it could be? I’ve never seen both of schools to a joint news conference with the ADs.


I'm hearing they are joining Washington St. and Oregon St. to form a new conference called the Pac 4. News at 5.
Posted by Hugh McElroy
Member since Sep 2013
18579 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:17 am to
A neutral site game agreement ain’t happening.

It’s some kind of corporate sponsor for the games, maybe conjoined with something NIL.
This post was edited on 8/22/24 at 8:18 am
Posted by Mexican Martini
Member since Aug 2024
276 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:20 am to
Heard it's either a big time sponsor for the game or some sort of Title for winning the most head to head across sports.
I've heard it's definitely not a neutral site game - that was a Texags rumor from what I heard.
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
51790 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:23 am to
I’m sure it’s just bringing back the old Lone Star Showdown. We pass it back and forth each head to head match up. Then the winner keeps it in the offseason. All sports.

Posted by JayAg
Member since Jun 2021
14331 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:23 am to
We own the rights to the game? Like some company is probably paying us $2M/yr each to plaster their ads on our game promotions?
Posted by JayAg
Member since Jun 2021
14331 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:25 am to
The announcement is coming from NRG stadium so people were speculating why do it there in Houston.
This post was edited on 8/22/24 at 8:26 am
Posted by TeddyWestside
Georgia
Member since Jul 2017
2969 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:34 am to
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Some people are speculating they might move the Lone Star Showdown to NRG stadium.


I feel doubtful that this will happen, but if it did, it would be a shame. Neutral site games were a mistake. They had their place, when it was the only way to get teams to play intriguing nonconference games or when college towns did not have the infrastruture to host big games all the time, but now it is lame.

College football should be played on campus.
Posted by Yukons Worst
Member since Jun 2022
663 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:38 am to
Posted by n64ra
Member since Jul 2024
1427 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:39 am to
quote:

The announcement is coming from NRG stadium so people were speculating why do it there in Houston.


Maybe the title sponsor is NRG.
Posted by Buster83
Member since Aug 2021
4628 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 8:59 am to
quote:

Some people are speculating they might move the Lone Star Showdown to NRG stadium.


I seriously doubt they will make it a neutral site game. NRG has less seating capacity than Kyle Field or DKR stadium. Both teams already have neutral site games and most of the alumni hate them, especially season ticket holders.

If it is true, NRG must be willing to cough up some major bucks to make it happen.

The Lone Star Showdown is the most expensive ticket out there right now.

Posted by Texas Gentleman
Texas
Member since Sep 2015
2827 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:08 am to
I agree with the thought it’s just the “lonestar showdown” or whatever it’s called coming back, probably with a corporate sponsor.

Probably not going to be as big of a deal as they’re playing it up to be, just trying to generate some hype/press for the event.
Posted by MtVernon
Member since Jul 2024
6460 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:20 am to
It's not a neutral site thing.

Frankly, Texas would go home-and-home with OU but the Okies don't want to. They want to go Jerry World. So leaving it alone was the compromise.
Posted by Jimmy in the mirror
CARDIFF GIANT
Member since Sep 2023
93 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:32 am to
it's just a joint announcement that Michael Fasusi was "recruited over"
Posted by MtVernon
Member since Jul 2024
6460 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:34 am to
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it's just a joint announcement that Michael Fasusi was "recruited over"


How are you guys going to start 50 players? Put them on the kickoff team?
Posted by BeatBamaBad
New Orleans
Member since Oct 2015
190 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:34 am to
my bet is it has something to do with meat judging.
Posted by Buster83
Member since Aug 2021
4628 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:34 am to
quote:

Frankly, Texas would go home-and-home with OU but the Okies don't want to. They want to go Jerry World.


I thought the Red River Rivalry was played in the Cotton Bowl. Are you sure you are a UTrans grad?
Posted by 49 to nada
In aggy and gooner heads, rent free
Member since Sep 2023
4894 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:35 am to
I see zero reason for them to meet in Houston for this announcement if it's anything but going neutral site @NRG.

If that's the case they may want to just stay in Houston for their own safety.
Posted by MtVernon
Member since Jul 2024
6460 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:36 am to
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I thought the Red River Rivalry was played in the Cotton Bowl. Are you sure you are a UTrans grad?


I'm sure you don't read well. You missed it.
Posted by 49 to nada
In aggy and gooner heads, rent free
Member since Sep 2023
4894 posts
Posted on 8/22/24 at 9:37 am to
quote:

It's not a neutral site thing.

Frankly, Texas would go home-and-home with OU but the Okies don't want to. They want to go Jerry World. So leaving it alone was the compromise.
What in the everloving frick are you talking about? You're completely out of touch with the temperature of alumni/fanbase.
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