re: Why is this A&M team different than 12 and 13?

Front 7 on defense is significantly better than 2013, and maybe better than 2012. Many of the fish that played (Hall/Walker/Arnold/Mastrogiovanni) are bigger this year, and playing w/ more confidence. And several of the true fish this year (Garrett/Zaycoven Henderson) have been able to step right in. Particularly Garrett, who already has as many Sacks as the 2013 team sack leader had. We also look like we have at least one Safety that can play, Armani Watts.

Add that to a stellar offense, and you have a contender. Not really for an undefeated season, but who is expecting to get out of the West undefeated?