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Out of respect for TexasAggie11, I thought a thread for A&M's bowl game was in order. It'll be interesting to see if Johnny Football continues his stellar year by leading A&M to a Cotton Bowl victory over Oklahoma. Some people expect the kid to have a let down but I think he's for real and the Aggies will show the Sooners that they're the superior team.

I'll be the first the admit that I don't know a lot about either team. I'd appreciate any insights that others may have regarding these teams and their thoughts on the upcoming game.

P.S. - I couldn't bring myself to start a Rose Bowl thread since the skunks are playing in it.
 

As an Aggie myself, I cannot think of anything better than to have all the Gopherholers on board, pulling for the Ags! I always
thought being an Aggie and a Gopher fan went hand in hand....;)
 

During our time in the Big 12 Conference, OU had a significant edge over A&M. The Aggies, having moved to the SEC, now have something to prove during our first contest against former Big 12 foes. We need to put the icing on top of the cake for a season that silences the critics of our move.

More than a team, there are individuals who have something to prove. Our coaches McKinney and Beatty will have to prove they are worth a possible promotion with the departure of OC Kliff Kingsbury. Defensive standout Damontre Moore as well as Luke Joeckel and Jake Matthews have to prove that they are first round draft picks. The Aggies have to prove that they are capable at winning a game at Jerryworld, an environment that neutralizes the effect of the 12th Man. Johnny Manziel needs to prove that he has earned the Heisman Trophy.

This Aggie team is good, but it also has the heart and spirit to finish the job and to face adversity. We've had great teams the past several years, but they never seemed to be able to get over the hump. The Sooners know we're good, but also have a chance to best us yet again. At the end of the day, I think A&M just has more invested in this game.

Sumlin and Stoopes are old colleagues, and know each others' systems well. I expect to see a real coaching showdown at this game. There will also be a real effort by each team to contain and limit the QBs. Landry Jones has developed into a definite threat, albeit one that is less dangerous and more predictable than Manziel.

Here are some Media Day quotes and interviews from Coach Sumlin and some of the players.

I say A&M wins in a game that is much closer at times than I want to admit or watch. My biggest worry is our field goal kicking. If the game or our lead comes down to a FG or PAT, we may be in danger.

I have a free ride to the game, including tickets, stay at the team hotel, reception with the team, dinner with A&M VIPs, Midnight Yell access, and the pregame tailgate, so I will try to post a few pictures from the experience for everyone to see.
 

Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck!
Hullabaloo, Caneck, Caneck!

Go Texas A&M . . . Beat Oklahoma!

Go Gophers!!
 

A&M wins and the Sooners lose? Sounds good to me.
 



Gig em Ags and Go Gophers!!!!
 





Yeah, I have to believe that A&M will win this game. Oklahoma was so inconsistent all year and Jones put up sick yards during his time at OU but A&M is just playing too well. That early loss the Florida at home hurt their chances of playing for a National Title. Plus, Sumlin is a former Gopher coach. You gotta pull for them.

I wonder how good A&M will be next year though with the losses they are going to see to their OLine. That was a really impressive group. A&M fans give me feed back on next season even with Manziel back.
 

Just made it to the company suite at Cowboys Stadium to set up.

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Man, TexasAggie11, I am jealous! Looks awesome!
 


I'd prefer a big ol' Texas flag instead :)

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This flag thing takes lots of practice.
 

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Official team hotel. Maybe Johnny Football is down the hall from us.
 


Should be a fun game! Thanks for the pics!
 


We didn't get to make it out to Midnight Yell Practice last night because dinner ran long and it was about a 45 minute drive to the Stockyards. I haven't seen anyone post pictures or videos yet, so here is a short video from our last Cotton Bowl yell practice in 2011:

 

TexasAggie11 said:
We didn't get to make it out to Midnight Yell Practice last night because dinner ran long and it was about a 45 minute drive to the Stockyards. I haven't seen anyone post pictures or videos yet, so here is a short video from our last Cotton Bowl yell practice in 2011:

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Pretty cool. Can't really imagine that many Gopher Fans ever getting together like that to practice cheers. Very different culture down south.
 

MNVCGUY said:
Pretty cool. Can't really imagine that many Gopher Fans ever getting together like that to practice cheers. Very different culture down south.
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Away game yell practices are actually relatively small as compared to when we are at home.

 


Good luck tonight TexasAggie11 and to all Aggies! I think your balanced offense coupled with a defensive game plan to shut down the sooner's passing attack will be the difference tonight in pulling out an A&M victory. Thanks for all your insights and especially the pics/vids. Normally I wouldn't have a dog in this type of fight but now I do...

Gig 'em Ags!
 


I took this a couple of hours ago. Tailgating up and running six or more hours prior to the game:
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All the restaurants, hotels, and businesses I've been in today are full of maroon:
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This game has the makings of a shootout. The BCS games have left a lot to be desired. Hopefully this bowl is better.
 

Best of luck to your squad! Looks like a you guys are having a blast down there!
 

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