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re: Why does TAMU not want play Texas in a bowl?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:43 pm to WestCoastAg
Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:43 pm to WestCoastAg
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Negatory
This could go on all night. Seriously, hope you would kick some longhorn arse.
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 7:52 pm to mikrit54
I have no idea why anyone would think we're scared of those clowns after the schedule we've faced over the past 3 years.
They suck, in a shitty conference.
They suck, in a shitty conference.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 7:54 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:01 pm to AirRaidTT
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You seem very logical...
Hahahahaha! Fooled you!
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...and honest.
Guilty.
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I really don't see why most Aggies would not want to play Texas. Specifically this year.
I get the reasons, I really do. They're assholes. They can't be trusted (to do or don't do what, I have no idea. But they definitely can't be trusted.) They are pompous assholes. They basically blackmailed the rest of the Big 12 to not play us. I get it. I just don't care. I want to BTHO Texas. The only part of your statement I have an issue with is "Specifically this year." Don't care. Up, down, either team. I do not care. This is undeniably a rivalry no matter what Texas or A&M fans mumble, and it should be played every year.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:03 pm to LSU GrandDad
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bull shite. have you ever thought that maybe they are just super pissed off at the longhorns? I mean, they trashed the hell out of the aggies for joining the SEC, publically and privately. even refused to play them in ANY sport. and talked the rest of the big 12 into ostracizing them too. I don't blame the aggies one whit for telling those a-holes to go jump in the river.
Ahhh, yes. Because A&M simply said "bye" without trashing Texas before heading out the back door.
Well... no, that's not what happened. The Aggies tried to blame everything under the sun on Texas, even the Big 12's unequal revenue distribution for which they themselves voted.
It's called revisionist history, old man. And you fell for it, hook line and sinker.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:09 pm to texashorn
Heh. Always happy to see Longhorn fans chime in here.
Nebraska left because of Texas.
Colorado left because of Texas.
Texas A&M left because of Texas.
Missouri left because of Texas.
But it ain't Texas' fault. Of course it isn't.
Nebraska left because of Texas.
Colorado left because of Texas.
Texas A&M left because of Texas.
Missouri left because of Texas.
But it ain't Texas' fault. Of course it isn't.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:26 pm to rebeloke
I totally get why A&M wouldnt want to play Texas right now. And despite it being a totally logical and rational stance, I also totally get why some of their fans are defensive about it.
The fact is A&M is "ahead" of Texas right now. That's the first time in a LONG time that has been the case. There is no reason to change the status quo....Losing to Texas could begin to change that whole current dymamic and there's no reason to risk that.
Basically, winning against Texas does little outside of bragging rights ...A&M as a program is already "ahead" and a win wouldnt accomplish a thing other than telling us what we already know:A&M is ahead of Texas. However, a loss could go a long way in potentially being the first domino in restoring order of putting Texas back on top.
There's nothing to be gained by playing Texas, and quite a bit to lose. Makes total sense to me that A&M should keep doing what its doing and leave UT in the rear-view mirror...seems like the smart play to let the current status quo continue and certainly dont voluntarily "help Texas get off the mat and back on its feet." Make Texas pull itself up, but certainly dont help them get rolling.
The fact is A&M is "ahead" of Texas right now. That's the first time in a LONG time that has been the case. There is no reason to change the status quo....Losing to Texas could begin to change that whole current dymamic and there's no reason to risk that.
Basically, winning against Texas does little outside of bragging rights ...A&M as a program is already "ahead" and a win wouldnt accomplish a thing other than telling us what we already know:A&M is ahead of Texas. However, a loss could go a long way in potentially being the first domino in restoring order of putting Texas back on top.
There's nothing to be gained by playing Texas, and quite a bit to lose. Makes total sense to me that A&M should keep doing what its doing and leave UT in the rear-view mirror...seems like the smart play to let the current status quo continue and certainly dont voluntarily "help Texas get off the mat and back on its feet." Make Texas pull itself up, but certainly dont help them get rolling.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 8:35 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:34 pm to JPLSU1981
Thoughtful post, but:
You're definitely under 30, right? Because LONG isn't all that long, on old curmudgeon timescales.
What else is important? Does USC shy away from playing Clemson if/when they'll likely lose because they'll lose recruits? Of course not. Same for UGA/GT and Kentucky/Louisville. You play your rival because you want to kick their arse. The end. All of the "it isn't in our interest" crap makes me sick to my stomach.
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The fact is A&M is "ahead" of Texas right now. That's the first time in a LONG time that has been the case.
You're definitely under 30, right? Because LONG isn't all that long, on old curmudgeon timescales.
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Basically, winning against Texas does little outside of bragging rights
What else is important? Does USC shy away from playing Clemson if/when they'll likely lose because they'll lose recruits? Of course not. Same for UGA/GT and Kentucky/Louisville. You play your rival because you want to kick their arse. The end. All of the "it isn't in our interest" crap makes me sick to my stomach.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 8:58 pm to texashorn
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The Aggies tried to blame everything under the sun on Texas
It was the horns' fault.
Ask Colorado.
Ask Nebraska.
Ask Missouri.
Your school was deceitful, duplicitous, and mercenary when it came to negotiations of any kind.
Thankfully FOIA records told the tale that your admins wouldn't.
No matter. Bygones.
We're not your problem, and you aren't ours.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:05 pm to EKG
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It was the horns' fault.
Ask Colorado.
Ask Nebraska.
Ask Missouri.
Nebraska? The same bunch who voted for unequal revenue distribution, did not support a conference network, and whose chancellor supported the idea of rotating the conference championship between north and south?
Missouri? The same bunch who started all of this by showing leg to the Big 10?
Colorado, who jumped the gun and left the Big 12 so as to not be left out of the then-presumed deal to bring Texas, Oklahoma and others to the very same conference? Why would Colorado, who supposedly "blamed Texas," leave the Big 12 to join the Pac-10 when all presumptions were that Texas would soon follow?
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:09 pm to texashorn
Each left for the same reason: UTex's smarmy, "it's all about us" business practices.
You seem like a smart lad.
No need to spin it.
It is what it is.
And we're all better off.
You seem like a smart lad.
No need to spin it.
It is what it is.
And we're all better off.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:21 pm to EKG
Meanwhile, Nebraska and Texas A&M voted and supported both of those "it's all about us" business practices: single-school networks and uneven revenue distribution.
Yet Texas is "smarmy."
Yet Texas is "smarmy."
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:27 pm to texashorn
What Utex said and what it did were always two different things.
Look no further than the language in the LHN contract--in particular, at HS football programming.
We could have this discussion all night.
But beer is required; and to be honest, I no longer care; I doubt you do either.
In the end, UTex's antics ultimately led to us coming home to the SEC.
And for that, we're grateful to your fine university.
Good luck in your bowl game.
Look no further than the language in the LHN contract--in particular, at HS football programming.
We could have this discussion all night.
But beer is required; and to be honest, I no longer care; I doubt you do either.
In the end, UTex's antics ultimately led to us coming home to the SEC.
And for that, we're grateful to your fine university.
Good luck in your bowl game.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:34 pm to EKG
The HS football programming idea was nixed after Texas A&M and Missouri joined others to outlaw the practice (including Texas, because the writing was on the wall after the NCAA did the same).
Then Missouri, which stayed, got equal revenue sharing.
Both of you bitches still left.
Do not get me wrong, I applaud A&M for doing what is best for its own well-being. I just don't understand why Texas is criticized for doing the same.
Then Missouri, which stayed, got equal revenue sharing.
Both of you bitches still left.
Do not get me wrong, I applaud A&M for doing what is best for its own well-being. I just don't understand why Texas is criticized for doing the same.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:41 pm to finestfirst79
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Thoughtful post, but:
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The fact is A&M is "ahead" of Texas right now. That's the first time in a LONG time that has been the case.
You're definitely under 30, right? Because LONG isn't all that long, on old curmudgeon .
Who has the latest National Championship? And another NC appearance? You Aggies sound like a bunch of retards trying to validate your superiority over TEXAS. The fact remains that they have always been more successful. Maybe with JFF in the Big 12 yall woulda had a chance, but yall just jumped into another conference and became mediocer again.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:43 pm to Dlab2013
quote:as long as you completely forget the 80s and 90s. and how is that a shite on us? they've also been better than LSU for a long part of their history
The fact remains that they have always been more successful
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Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:58 pm to texashorn
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texashorn
Hey you!
GFY
Posted on 12/1/14 at 9:58 pm to Dlab2013
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mediocer
You seem intelligent.
Posted on 12/1/14 at 10:01 pm to WestCoastAg
This article will help you slack jawed inbred mouth breathers understand the predicament they are in.
Their schedule is bad. Our move to the SEC was great for TAMU. Look, we have Auburn, Bama, Miss St, and S Car at home next year.
They are more successful than us historically. So? They are more successful than any team in the SEC not named Bama. Doesn't change fact that in modern times the series has been .500. And furthermore it doesn't explain the new reality of our situation. Horns are annoyed - and rightfully so - at their home slate. OU is a neutral site game. Giving them no national appeal type games at home unless they go OOC.
Texas article
Their schedule is bad. Our move to the SEC was great for TAMU. Look, we have Auburn, Bama, Miss St, and S Car at home next year.
They are more successful than us historically. So? They are more successful than any team in the SEC not named Bama. Doesn't change fact that in modern times the series has been .500. And furthermore it doesn't explain the new reality of our situation. Horns are annoyed - and rightfully so - at their home slate. OU is a neutral site game. Giving them no national appeal type games at home unless they go OOC.
Texas article
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 10:02 pm
Posted on 12/1/14 at 10:13 pm to BigD Ag
I feel the love in this place. 
Posted on 12/1/14 at 10:19 pm to BigD Ag
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Texas article
Their comments after the article ... they seem to have a case of the sadz.
This post was edited on 12/1/14 at 10:20 pm
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