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Tommy Tuberville on A&M & Mainzel ...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:35 pm
Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:35 pm
He must be reading this board because he basically said, word for word, what I've been saying about A&M all year with regard to how SEC defenses are going to treat Mainzel next season. Anyways, here you go.
Former Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville says Texas A&M 'overachieved' in SEC debut
He had plenty to say, about Sumlin, about A&M, about recruiting and about Mainzel and what he will see next year from SEC defenses.
Former Texas Tech coach Tommy Tuberville says Texas A&M 'overachieved' in SEC debut
He had plenty to say, about Sumlin, about A&M, about recruiting and about Mainzel and what he will see next year from SEC defenses.
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"I think it’ll be hard for them to keep that up," Tuberville said. "Kevin Sumlin is doing a fabulous job of recruiting. I’ve recruited against A&M for years, and they’re making their mark in recruiting against all the Big 12 teams and any team that’s coming into the state of Texas.
"With that said, I think they probably overachieved this year. Knowing the talent that they had with the quarterback that played and obviously was one of if not the best player in college football. But it kind of catches up with you. I think next year will be even tougher because teams will now see what they’ve done and who the quarterback is, they’ll gameplan in the summer, and it’ll be awful tough for them to repeat what they did this year."
Tuberville knows just how tough the SEC can be. In 14 seasons as a head coach at Ole Miss and Auburn, he racked up a 110-60 record, including a 6-3 record in bowl games. But Tuberville's teams never improved their win totals in two consecutive seasons, and he only twice managed to notch double-digit wins in a season.
But that doesn't mean his words will sit well with the Aggies, who could return up to seven starters on defense, a deep backfield, its top receiver, and as many as four of five starters on the offensive line.
Not to mention Manziel, who dazzled college football fans across the country, including Tuberville.
"I didn’t realize how good that kid was," Tuberville said. "He’s pretty special."
This post was edited on 12/12/12 at 2:37 pm
Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:40 pm to scrooster
I don't see anything wrong with that...no one expected A&M to do as well as they did.
Next year will definitely be tougher as more teams will key in on JFF more. They will still do well, but will it translate to the same type success? We will see...
Next year will definitely be tougher as more teams will key in on JFF more. They will still do well, but will it translate to the same type success? We will see...
Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:47 pm to scrooster
The guy who washed out at Auburn and Texas-fricking-Tech?
Not a single frick should be given.
Not a single frick should be given.
This post was edited on 12/12/12 at 2:47 pm
Posted on 12/12/12 at 2:51 pm to scrooster
He also said that going to the SEC would HURT our recruiting and help Tech's recruiting.
How'd that prediction work out for him?
Oh yeah, we landed the #1 2013 and #1 2014 Texas recruits already.
How'd that prediction work out for him?
Oh yeah, we landed the #1 2013 and #1 2014 Texas recruits already.
This post was edited on 12/12/12 at 2:55 pm
Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:09 pm to scrooster
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TbirdSpur2010
Who knew going 10-2 and finishing 3rd in the West meant you had "arrived" and that your coach is a legend.
ETA: Except Arky fans lol :)
This post was edited on 12/12/12 at 3:11 pm
Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:15 pm to scrooster
One thing to look at is how much better UF, LSU, and Alabama all played him in the second half. Adjustments were made. Not saying he can't have a great encore, but he will have to be able counter the counter so to speak.
Posted on 12/12/12 at 3:42 pm to scrooster
Well, Cam Newton can into the NFL in the strike shortened season and tore things up. Then the next season, theres more game film on him and defenses adjusted and he's struggled this year.
There may be a similar situation with JM and there might be a dip in stats but I'm sure he'll still be one of the best in the SEC and a nightmare for defenses.
There may be a similar situation with JM and there might be a dip in stats but I'm sure he'll still be one of the best in the SEC and a nightmare for defenses.
Posted on 12/12/12 at 4:26 pm to scrooster
Not sure why the opinion of some Big East coach is noteworthy.
Posted on 12/12/12 at 4:39 pm to scrooster
TT speaks the truth. Tamu people shouldn't even be mad about this if they read the entire article.
Posted on 12/12/12 at 6:00 pm to scrooster
irony of it all is that tubs started off as DC at A&M when Bob Davie went to ND.
Posted on 12/13/12 at 2:02 am to scrooster
Aggies have by far the easiest schedule in the SEC next year(don't tell LSU fans). Although teams may "figure them out", Aggies will still have a very good year. There's simply not enough teams on there schedule that can compete with them.
08/31 - Rice WIN
09/07 - Sam Houston State WIN
09/14 - Alabama WIN 50%
09/21 - SMU WIN
09/28 - @ Arkansas WIN 90%
10/05 - open
10/12 - @ Ole Miss WIN 70%
10/19 - Auburn WIN
10/26 - Vanderbilt WIN 95%
11/02 - UTEP WIN
11/09 - Miss St WIN 90%
11/16 - open
11/23 - @ LSU WIN 30%
11/30 - @ Mizzou WIN
Sumlin will have to screw things up bad to lose more than two games, unless JM gets injured.
Problem is, same as this year, if they lose to the two big teams. They end up second or third in their division and 4-6 in the SEC.
08/31 - Rice WIN
09/07 - Sam Houston State WIN
09/14 - Alabama WIN 50%
09/21 - SMU WIN
09/28 - @ Arkansas WIN 90%
10/05 - open
10/12 - @ Ole Miss WIN 70%
10/19 - Auburn WIN
10/26 - Vanderbilt WIN 95%
11/02 - UTEP WIN
11/09 - Miss St WIN 90%
11/16 - open
11/23 - @ LSU WIN 30%
11/30 - @ Mizzou WIN
Sumlin will have to screw things up bad to lose more than two games, unless JM gets injured.
Problem is, same as this year, if they lose to the two big teams. They end up second or third in their division and 4-6 in the SEC.
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