RockTheGoodAg
| Favorite team: | Texas A&M  |
| Location: | God's Country |
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| Registered on: | 6/13/2010 |
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re: Expanding the Conference Again
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 11/11/12 at 12:02 pm
Bow Tie-
Its a fair question, but t.u. has painted itself into a corner. They cannot and will not go to another conference for the following reasons:
1) ESPN gave them a truck load of $$ for the LHN and tu CANNOT cancel it without apocalyptic financial consequences.
2) The SEC will not let them join if they insist on keeping the LHN.
3) Texas A&M (karma's a bitch) will roll their black ball to vote against their inclusion.
4) SEC does not need or want another Texas team.
5) They know they cannot compete in the SEC, but have a (diminishing)chance to win big 12-2-2+2.
The surface reason that is offered so often of "They are too greedy, too arrogant, too pompous" is really true but NOT the reason it won't happen.
As they said in Watergate,"follow the money."
Its a fair question, but t.u. has painted itself into a corner. They cannot and will not go to another conference for the following reasons:
1) ESPN gave them a truck load of $$ for the LHN and tu CANNOT cancel it without apocalyptic financial consequences.
2) The SEC will not let them join if they insist on keeping the LHN.
3) Texas A&M (karma's a bitch) will roll their black ball to vote against their inclusion.
4) SEC does not need or want another Texas team.
5) They know they cannot compete in the SEC, but have a (diminishing)chance to win big 12-2-2+2.
The surface reason that is offered so often of "They are too greedy, too arrogant, too pompous" is really true but NOT the reason it won't happen.
As they said in Watergate,"follow the money."
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re: Being an LSU fan in Alabama
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 11/2/12 at 12:48 pm
To the OP couple things, and they may seem to contradict each other until you think about it:
1) I feel your pain. I'm an Aggie and have lived in BR for 8 years and in Austin for 17... It is hard to live behind that curtain of fandom.
2) If you think that LSU fans in BR (or Louisiana in general) are any better about making things all about the Tigers you are sadly mistaken. I have lived in a couple of other college towns through the years and let me just assure you, Baton Rouge is THE top of the pyramid for biased fans. For example, my firm's reward for exceeding sales quota one year was to get a tour of the new suites, the new work out facilities and upgraded Tiger Stadium by... NICK SABAN!!! Now, this was in 2003 before Nick had become NICK!!!! and before he had become Nick Satan... But THAT was our incentive>>> get to MEET the coach and get a tour. Would have preferred a set of steak knives or a GC to Olive Garden. NOBODY thought it was weird. EVERYONE (but me) was excited.
1) I feel your pain. I'm an Aggie and have lived in BR for 8 years and in Austin for 17... It is hard to live behind that curtain of fandom.
2) If you think that LSU fans in BR (or Louisiana in general) are any better about making things all about the Tigers you are sadly mistaken. I have lived in a couple of other college towns through the years and let me just assure you, Baton Rouge is THE top of the pyramid for biased fans. For example, my firm's reward for exceeding sales quota one year was to get a tour of the new suites, the new work out facilities and upgraded Tiger Stadium by... NICK SABAN!!! Now, this was in 2003 before Nick had become NICK!!!! and before he had become Nick Satan... But THAT was our incentive>>> get to MEET the coach and get a tour. Would have preferred a set of steak knives or a GC to Olive Garden. NOBODY thought it was weird. EVERYONE (but me) was excited.
re: Is AJ McCarron better than Johnny Football?
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 11/2/12 at 12:11 pm
I'd like to thank the board for bringing Aj's mom's rack to my attention... Morning sucked until those twins appeared in high def.
and to answer the question, I think Johnny is better. AJ is on a team with more hype, more coverage, and more talent.
To paraphrase what they used to say about the Bear- "Johnny will take yours and beat his, then take his and beat yours."
Gig'em!
and to answer the question, I think Johnny is better. AJ is on a team with more hype, more coverage, and more talent.
To paraphrase what they used to say about the Bear- "Johnny will take yours and beat his, then take his and beat yours."
Gig'em!
re: I hope we blow the doors off A&M.
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/18/12 at 2:42 pm
BMath-
It never crossed my mind... Doubt it crossed any aggies minds... We ain't that senstive... but thanks for the gracious comment.
It never crossed my mind... Doubt it crossed any aggies minds... We ain't that senstive... but thanks for the gracious comment.
re: I hope we blow the doors off A&M.
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/18/12 at 2:41 pm
Tiger Nation 84-
Aggie grad and long-time resident of BR... You make a good point and I like it>>> This game has all the signs of becoming (again) a huge rivalry... HUGE!
The schools are going to bump heads A LOT from now on...
We will get used to you. You will get used to us.
I will be woofing down some good jambalaya on 11/23/13 with my good friends in the shadow of TS... They are gonna get themselves some brisket this Saturday.
By the way, if YOU go to the game, let me just offer this: WELCOME TO HELL...
Aggie grad and long-time resident of BR... You make a good point and I like it>>> This game has all the signs of becoming (again) a huge rivalry... HUGE!
The schools are going to bump heads A LOT from now on...
We will get used to you. You will get used to us.
I will be woofing down some good jambalaya on 11/23/13 with my good friends in the shadow of TS... They are gonna get themselves some brisket this Saturday.
By the way, if YOU go to the game, let me just offer this: WELCOME TO HELL...
re: LSU come out flat bc of the win or with a swagger bc Offense is "working" now??
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/17/12 at 12:58 pm
I lived in BR for a long time... I recognize the Tiger faithful as a passionate and exciting group... You love your Tigers and that's cool.
But you might wanna tap your brakes a little bit about kicking the snot out of us...
It's gonna be a long day for everybody. Both sides. Early game favors A&M. Kyle Field favors A&M. QB comparison favors A&M. The DL of LSU and the OL of A&M is a push. The DL of the A&M and the OL of LSU favors A&M.
There will be 35,000 (not a typo), 35,000 students at the game... That means a bunch of delusional, amped up teenagers are going to be yelling the entire game. Been to the Swamp, Bryant-Denny, and a WHOLE bunch of games in TS... Yall ain't been to the show yet. KYLE is the show... Bring it!
But you might wanna tap your brakes a little bit about kicking the snot out of us...
It's gonna be a long day for everybody. Both sides. Early game favors A&M. Kyle Field favors A&M. QB comparison favors A&M. The DL of LSU and the OL of A&M is a push. The DL of the A&M and the OL of LSU favors A&M.
There will be 35,000 (not a typo), 35,000 students at the game... That means a bunch of delusional, amped up teenagers are going to be yelling the entire game. Been to the Swamp, Bryant-Denny, and a WHOLE bunch of games in TS... Yall ain't been to the show yet. KYLE is the show... Bring it!
re: When Was The Last Time a SEC Team Gave Up 57 Points To a LA Tech-Like Program?
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/16/12 at 11:25 am
Before the gods destroy you, they first make you proud... a lesson Tiger fans might want to take into account before they talk too much.
Kyle Field is not the Swamp or Bryant-Denny... Since none of you seem old enough to remember, go ask some of your elders. THEY remember.
Our only common opponent is UF... Neither team won. But one of us scored a TD and one of us didn't. One of us was playing their first game of the year, with a new staff, a new QB, in a new league... and one of us wasn't.
One of us let the Gators back into the game. One of us was never IN the game.
Good luck on Saturday, you will need it.
Kyle Field is not the Swamp or Bryant-Denny... Since none of you seem old enough to remember, go ask some of your elders. THEY remember.
Our only common opponent is UF... Neither team won. But one of us scored a TD and one of us didn't. One of us was playing their first game of the year, with a new staff, a new QB, in a new league... and one of us wasn't.
One of us let the Gators back into the game. One of us was never IN the game.
Good luck on Saturday, you will need it.
re: Big shots on Johnny Football
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/15/12 at 12:47 pm
This game is gonna be bloody... I dont think lsu fans under 35 appreciate/respect A&M and thats ok... I dont think Aggie fans under 35 understand/believe we can win a stand up fight with lsu... And thats ok.
It wont be a blow out... And it wont be over till the last 5 minutes>>> advantage lsu... But game is at Kyle sooooooo who knows.
Lived in br for 8 years... LSU has my respect, but not my deference.
How much of a sea-change will it be if A&M wins??? HUGE!
It wont be a blow out... And it wont be over till the last 5 minutes>>> advantage lsu... But game is at Kyle sooooooo who knows.
Lived in br for 8 years... LSU has my respect, but not my deference.
How much of a sea-change will it be if A&M wins??? HUGE!
re: A&M is just one screwed up people
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/14/12 at 10:58 pm
Both Aggies and Tigers alike are about to discover how much they have in common... I doubt the imbeciles posting about the Ags have spent much, if any time, around us.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
re: A&M is just one screwed up people
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/14/12 at 10:58 pm
Both Aggies and Tigers alike are about to discover how much they have in common... I doubt the imbeciles posting about the Ags have spent much, if any time, around us.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
re: A&M is just one screwed up people
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/14/12 at 10:58 pm
Both Aggies and Tigers alike are about to discover how much they have in common... I doubt the imbeciles posting about the Ags have spent much, if any time, around us.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
I wont repeat what my friends say about lsu fans>>> not nearly as complimentary as your assessment of us.
Oh, and bring your lunch Saturday... Youre gonna be all day trying to win... Which you wont.
re: A&M is just one screwed up people
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/14/12 at 10:34 pm
As an A&M grad, former member of the Corps, long time resident of BR and former season ticket holder to lsu football games let me say a few things:
1) when u get to College Station mind your manners. Everyone will try very hard to be gracious and welcoming. Its just how we roll. If you ARE a jerk, you will probably get to be a jerk for a while before anyone stops you... But if you persist, you will get put back in your place... Go along to get along.
2) i have lived in br longer than cs and yall are a LOT weirder than we ever dreamt of being...
3) the reason you throw away an Aggies resume is because he is clearly over-qualified for the low/middle level job youre hiring for.
4) The academic standard a Texas A&M is so far above that of LSUs yall cant even eat our dust.
5) you might wanna look up when lsu last won a game at Kyle. Most of you werent alive.
6) when you leave Kyle in defeat do not expect to be treated poorly... Unless of course you disregard #1 above... But then you wont get to even see end of game.
Texas A&M is one of the friendliest places youre ever gonna go. Enjoy yourselves. We want you to. Until kickoff that is.
Safe travels! Gig em!!!
1) when u get to College Station mind your manners. Everyone will try very hard to be gracious and welcoming. Its just how we roll. If you ARE a jerk, you will probably get to be a jerk for a while before anyone stops you... But if you persist, you will get put back in your place... Go along to get along.
2) i have lived in br longer than cs and yall are a LOT weirder than we ever dreamt of being...
3) the reason you throw away an Aggies resume is because he is clearly over-qualified for the low/middle level job youre hiring for.
4) The academic standard a Texas A&M is so far above that of LSUs yall cant even eat our dust.
5) you might wanna look up when lsu last won a game at Kyle. Most of you werent alive.
6) when you leave Kyle in defeat do not expect to be treated poorly... Unless of course you disregard #1 above... But then you wont get to even see end of game.
Texas A&M is one of the friendliest places youre ever gonna go. Enjoy yourselves. We want you to. Until kickoff that is.
Safe travels! Gig em!!!
re: Who is your other team? Other team = team you root for on the side.
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/12/12 at 1:46 pm
and I should add, I'm in love with an LSU Tiger... She is smokin'... this means you, Bella.
re: Who is your other team? Other team = team you root for on the side.
Posted by RockTheGoodAg on 10/12/12 at 1:44 pm
I'm with you Blood. I lived in BR for 8 years. actually has season tix one year... Grandfather went to LSU... But my blood is maroon. I'm the 5th of 8 Ags in the fam. Everybody but the two girls in Corps.
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