Texas Bowl Thread

[CptnQuirk]

From a guy on Facebook:
OKLAHOMA STATE VS TEXAS A & M NOTES

TAMU, owning an 18-10 record in the all-time series, OSU won the last four in the Big XII Conference. In 2019, OSU lost to TAMU in the Texas bowl, 24-21. After quarterback Max Johnson announced that he would transfer to North Carolina, sophomore signal caller Jaylen Henderson will start his fourth game of the year in the Texas Bowl, Smith, the top receiver, reportedly sustained a broken finger in the loss to LSU and will not play in the upcoming bowl game. Elco (formally DC) will most likely let Robinson (D line coach) be head coach for the bowl. TAMU defense is led by Edgerrin Cooper at LB with 83 tackles. 17 for a loss and 8 sacks. TAMU has allowed 21.3 points per game in 2023. Rated #52 offensively. Allow 106 rushing yards per game (Ranked 17th) Lost to, Miami, Alabama (26-20) Tennessee, Ole Miss, and LSU.

 

[Poke Skywalker]

From a guy on Facebook:
OKLAHOMA STATE VS TEXAS A & M NOTES

TAMU, owning an 18-10 record in the all-time series, OSU won the last four in the Big XII Conference. In 2019, OSU lost to TAMU in the Texas bowl, 24-21. After quarterback Max Johnson announced that he would transfer to North Carolina, sophomore signal caller Jaylen Henderson will start his fourth game of the year in the Texas Bowl, Smith, the top receiver, reportedly sustained a broken finger in the loss to LSU and will not play in the upcoming bowl game. Elco (formally DC) will most likely let Robinson (D line coach) be head coach for the bowl. TAMU defense is led by Edgerrin Cooper at LB with 83 tackles. 17 for a loss and 8 sacks. TAMU has allowed 21.3 points per game in 2023. Rated #52 offensively. Allow 106 rushing yards per game (Ranked 17th) Lost to, Miami, Alabama (26-20) Tennessee, Ole Miss, and LSU.

Reports indicate Elijah Robinson is headed to Syracuse as DC because he was going to stay DL coach at A&M. Also, their OC was Petrino and he is already at Arkansas. Assume Elko will put together a patchwork staff of support personnel and coach the bowl game.

 

[PF5]

so on paper this should be a breeze...but we know better...

 

[Verbal]

From a guy on Facebook:
OKLAHOMA STATE VS TEXAS A & M NOTES

TAMU, owning an 18-10 record in the all-time series, OSU won the last four in the Big XII Conference. In 2019, OSU lost to TAMU in the Texas bowl, 24-21. After quarterback Max Johnson announced that he would transfer to North Carolina, sophomore signal caller Jaylen Henderson will start his fourth game of the year in the Texas Bowl, Smith, the top receiver, reportedly sustained a broken finger in the loss to LSU and will not play in the upcoming bowl game. Elco (formally DC) will most likely let Robinson (D line coach) be head coach for the bowl. TAMU defense is led by Edgerrin Cooper at LB with 83 tackles. 17 for a loss and 8 sacks. TAMU has allowed 21.3 points per game in 2023. Rated #52 offensively. Allow 106 rushing yards per game (Ranked 17th) Lost to, Miami, Alabama (26-20) Tennessee, Ole Miss, and LSU.

And did not beat anyone with a winning record. Auburn has the best record at 6-6.

 

[Duke Silver]

And did not beat anyone with a winning record. Auburn has the best record at 6-6.

But sec

 

[PorcupinePoke]

To loosely quote Paul Giamatti in Cinderella Man:

A&M is a mediocre football team whose a** we should gently kick until it is humped up between their shoulder blades.

 

[Duke Silver]

To loosely quote Paul Giamatti in Cinderella Man:

A&M is a mediocre football team whose azz we should gently kick until it is humped up between their shoulder blades.

Paul giamatti is an overlooked national treasure

 

[TheMonkey]

Paul giamatti is an overlooked national treasure

To be fair, he is 5’9”.

 

[Duke Silver]

To be fair, he is 5’9”.

Yep. I wouldn’t even see his bald spot

 

[Georgia Poke]

There are so many unknowns in this one that it is hard to make any sort of prediction as to how it would go. A&M shouldn't be able to matchup.

 

[PF5]

a&m opens up as 3.5 point favorite...

 

[DiamondDog]

One of my all time favorite football memories is vs aggy in 2011.

 

[Chairman of the Board]

so on paper this should be a breeze...but we know better...

Their run defense is the strength of their team, won't be a breeze even on paper.

 

[PorcupinePoke]

a&m opens up as 3.5 point favorite...

Gotta love that SEC bump.

 

[TheMonkey]

One of my all time favorite football memories is vs aggy in 2011.

I lived in Houston at the time and went to that game with some arrogant Aggie fans. One was an OU fan who moved to Houston and had traded the dirt burglar bandwagon for the collie cult. They felt so superior.

Ah, such a savory victory.

 

[TPS_Report]

Howdy Pokes! Looks like we get to meet up again in the Texas Bowl. Might have to rename it the Texas A&M bowl since we pretty much end up here year after soul-crushing year. Played Northwestern in 2011, KSU in 2016, oSu in 2019... the rare occasion when we go to the Liberty Bowl instead, Tech fans accuse us of ducking them. Congrats on winning the final Bedlam but would it have killed y'all to keep Texas out of the CFP?

My prediction:
oSu 28
A&M 17

Don't really see how my Ags will have any give-a-sh!t left in the tank after the past two tumultuous seasons.

 

[PorcupinePoke]

@TPS_Report Welcome! Happy to have you hear. I hope you receive a warm welcome from everyone.

Yeah, I think most here are expecting us to win this one, but (like so many other bowls nowadays) that doesn't really mean much for comparing programs. A&M is in a situation of upheaval and they are going to be much more likely to have players leave before, not play in, or simply not care about the game. Combine that with the coaching staff situation and it is just massive hill to climb.

 

[Okstatekerr]

@TPS_Report Welcome! Happy to have you hear. I hope you receive a warm welcome from everyone.

Yeah, I think most here are expecting us to win this one, but (like so many other bowls nowadays) that doesn't really mean much for comparing programs. A&M is in a situation of upheaval and they are going to be much more likely to have players leave before, not play in, or simply not care about the game. Combine that with the coaching staff situation and it is just massive hill to climb.

This team hasn't really fared well in games they are expected to win. So for that reason I am saying this is going to be an L

 

[TPS_Report]

@TPS_Report Welcome! Happy to have you hear. I hope you receive a warm welcome from everyone.

Yeah, I think most here are expecting us to win this one, but (like so many other bowls nowadays) that doesn't really mean much for comparing programs. A&M is in a situation of upheaval and they are going to be much more likely to have players leave before, not play in, or simply not care about the game. Combine that with the coaching staff situation and it is just massive hill to climb.

Thanks! Always had good rapport with oSu folks. Y'all were the opponent for our 2001 Red, White, and Blue out so oSu will always have a special place in A&M lore.

 

[Poke Rocker]

Their run defense is the strength of their team, won't be a breeze even on paper.

They could take a huge hit if Walter Nolen, the big DT, hits the portal which ESPN says he is leaning towards leaving A & M