re: Calling It Now - Mizzou Will Upset A&M in College Station for 3rd Straight Yr.

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That is the leanest, weakest, A&M is ever gonna be.

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I wouldn't say that.

1. The receiving corps will definitely take a step back. Yes we keep Evans and Thomas Johnson and Malcome Kennedy are incredibly talented, but you just don't replace Swope, Nwachukwu, and McNeal without some SERIOUS dropoff unless Gonzalez, Tabuyo, Parker, Echols-Luper, and possibly Seals-Jones are just that good.

2. You just don't replace Spencer Nealy (or worst-case scenario, Damontre Moore). He may not have been highly rated, but he played WAY above his talent level for the entire time he was at A&M. 2-star recruit who started from day 1.

3. You don't lose 2/3 of your linebackers to graduation and not have some dropoff, including at the Mike position unless Kenny Flowers (and possibly Isaac Savaiianea) and the others learn quickly.

4. You don't lose your best return man (Harris) and a 45+ yard/kick punter (Epperson) without dropoff either