Full Version: OU vs Texas A&M
Both teams coming off almost losses last week and while sitting at 5-4 both are looking to get that 6th win. Who comes out on top and why?
It's in Norman.
OU
OU
QUOTE (Oklahoma @ Nov 9 2009, 11:55 AM) 
It's in Norman.
OU
OU
nuff said!
QUOTE (Oklahoma @ Nov 9 2009, 11:55 AM)
It's in Norman.
OU
OU
I agree. The home field gives the Sooners the edge.
OU, they play good D and it's at home. Final score 34-17
We moved the ball well last weekend, considering Nebbish's D. If we can eliminate all the turnovers, we should win by at least 10 points. If not, the Aggies could snap our home win streak.
Like others have said, in Norman we should win, I'll say about 35-17.
EDIT: Just found out that OU has two more starters that are out for the season: Brody Eldridge, our only consistent o lineman, and Auston English, our All-Big 12 DE. Fortunately, DE is still a position of strength for us...
I still think we win in Norman, but I'll revise the score downwards... I'll now say 28-17
Like others have said, in Norman we should win, I'll say about 35-17.
EDIT: Just found out that OU has two more starters that are out for the season: Brody Eldridge, our only consistent o lineman, and Auston English, our All-Big 12 DE. Fortunately, DE is still a position of strength for us...
I still think we win in Norman, but I'll revise the score downwards... I'll now say 28-17
QUOTE (BlackwellSooner @ Nov 9 2009, 12:49 PM)
We moved the ball well last weekend, considering Nebbish's D. If we can eliminate all the turnovers, we should win by at least 10 points. If not, the Aggies could snap our home win streak.
Like others have said, in Norman we should win, I'll say about 35-17.
Like others have said, in Norman we should win, I'll say about 35-17.
The interesting matchup will be both teams young oline and how they handle the pass rush. If the OU oline can keep Jones clean they will certainly have enough of a defensive and home field advantage to win this game.
I think the Aggie offense is very dynamic and could give OU the toughest challenge they have seen so far this season. But in the end unless A&M can get after Jones OU will take this one.
If A&M can score early and make OU throw, 24-20 A&M
What will probably really happen, 27-17 OU
Unless things are really coming apart in Norman, there is not much chance that A&M wins this one. Just too many weapons still at OU.
QUOTE (HitEmHarder @ Nov 9 2009, 01:12 PM)
Unless things are really coming apart in Norman, there is not much chance that A&M wins this one. Just too many weapons still at OU.
ON D...I think if OUs D wasnt as good as it is A&M could score with them point for point.
Aggies
Oklahoma 27
Texas A&M 13
Oklahoma's defense is too good for A&M and A&M''s defense is not good enough.
and it is in Norman.
Texas A&M 13
Oklahoma's defense is too good for A&M and A&M''s defense is not good enough.
and it is in Norman.
QUOTE (WETSU @ Nov 9 2009, 01:18 PM)
ON D...I think if OUs D wasnt as good as it is A&M could score with them point for point.
Agreed.
It's the Aggies; OU wins it at home
one day.... one day we will be good.
Till then we won't BTHO OU. I'm sure this game will be televised though. (for a change) why is it that the only live games we ever see of A&M are ones that we are gonna lose?
Till then we won't BTHO OU. I'm sure this game will be televised though. (for a change) why is it that the only live games we ever see of A&M are ones that we are gonna lose?
QUOTE (RideUmRough07 @ Nov 9 2009, 10:38 PM)
one day.... one day we will be good.
Till then we won't BTHO OU. I'm sure this game will be televised though. (for a change) why is it that the only live games we ever see of A&M are ones that we are gonna lose?
Till then we won't BTHO OU. I'm sure this game will be televised though. (for a change) why is it that the only live games we ever see of A&M are ones that we are gonna lose?
I think A&M will pull the upset. Two big losses for OU this week. Starting end English will be big but i think the loss of starting guard Brody Eldridge is worse. The oline is already beat up and very young and they will be seeing one of the nations best pass rushing teams. A&m is 4th nationaly in sacks and will try to get the early lead and make the Sooners throw more than they want. Could be another huge day for Miller.
QUOTE (WETSU @ Nov 10 2009, 01:24 PM)
I think A&M will pull the upset. Two big losses for OU this week. Starting end English will be big but i think the loss of starting guard Brody Eldridge is worse. The oline is already beat up and very young and they will be seeing one of the nations best pass rushing teams. A&m is 4th nationaly in sacks and will try to get the early lead and make the Sooners throw more than they want. Could be another huge day for Miller.
This just in:
Another offensive lineman for OU (has started at both tackle and guard this season) is out for the season with a fractured heel.
LINK
More of the same....
I may have to revise my score prediction again...
QUOTE (BlackwellSooner @ Nov 10 2009, 03:17 PM)
This just in:
Another offensive lineman for OU (has started at both tackle and guard this season) is out for the season with a fractured heel.
LINK
More of the same....
I may have to revise my score prediction again...
Another offensive lineman for OU (has started at both tackle and guard this season) is out for the season with a fractured heel.
LINK
More of the same....
I may have to revise my score prediction again...
Dang, another starting O lineman out for OU? What's in the water up there in Norman?
I'm done trying to predict what this A&M team can do this year.
They could win by 40, they could lose by 40. My bet would be a close game.
The key is the Aggie line protecting Johnson and establishing that run game. OU has to protect Jones and, well, establish the run game.
This is just a strange game where anything might happen.
They could win by 40, they could lose by 40. My bet would be a close game.
The key is the Aggie line protecting Johnson and establishing that run game. OU has to protect Jones and, well, establish the run game.
This is just a strange game where anything might happen.
Some of the injuries are just freak injuries:
I'd say it is probable that Brian Simmons is also going to be out for the rest of the year. He has missed the last two games....
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"It's just odd, too, the injuries," Stoops said. "(Trainer) Scott Anderson's never seen a fractured heel. The tendon that Auston English is having operating on later today, he's never seen that tendon—that ever happen in all his years of training. Brody's situation, it's actually with his neck, he's never had before. "We've had a lot of odd situations, or odd injuries, that really are highly unusual.
"Jones' injury is the fifth season-ending ailment to a starter — the fourth on offense — so far."
Tight end Jermaine Gresham, quarterback Sam Bradford, Eldridge and Jones have all been taken out of action.
"That's hard, when you don't have those guys on the field that have been there, that have played a bunch, who are ready for the situation," Stoops said. "Auston, I just feel horrible for those guys. And Brody Eldridge, golly, he's just been an incredible guy, a leader, the toughness, sacrificing being a tight end to being on the interior line, you just really hurt for those guys. The last thing he wants is to be sitting on the sideline. He wants to be playing. And both of 'em in their senior years, it's disappointing for them also."
The preseason began on a sour note when freshman linebacker Tom Wort went down with a torn knee ligament. Coaches said they expected Wort to be a regular contributor. Just days after that, senior linebacker Mike Balogun was declared ineligible. Gresham also went down with a knee injury in the preseason.
Starting wide receivers Ryan Broyles and Brandon Caleb, starting running back DeMarco Murray and starting left guard Brian Simmons also have missed a combined eight games with various injuries. Caleb is still nursing a sore ankle this week but hasn't been cleared to play, and Simmons, with a bad knee, is "still a couple weeks away," Stoops said. Freshman guard Tyler Evans has been hobbled by an ankle injury as well.
"Jones' injury is the fifth season-ending ailment to a starter — the fourth on offense — so far."
Tight end Jermaine Gresham, quarterback Sam Bradford, Eldridge and Jones have all been taken out of action.
"That's hard, when you don't have those guys on the field that have been there, that have played a bunch, who are ready for the situation," Stoops said. "Auston, I just feel horrible for those guys. And Brody Eldridge, golly, he's just been an incredible guy, a leader, the toughness, sacrificing being a tight end to being on the interior line, you just really hurt for those guys. The last thing he wants is to be sitting on the sideline. He wants to be playing. And both of 'em in their senior years, it's disappointing for them also."
The preseason began on a sour note when freshman linebacker Tom Wort went down with a torn knee ligament. Coaches said they expected Wort to be a regular contributor. Just days after that, senior linebacker Mike Balogun was declared ineligible. Gresham also went down with a knee injury in the preseason.
Starting wide receivers Ryan Broyles and Brandon Caleb, starting running back DeMarco Murray and starting left guard Brian Simmons also have missed a combined eight games with various injuries. Caleb is still nursing a sore ankle this week but hasn't been cleared to play, and Simmons, with a bad knee, is "still a couple weeks away," Stoops said. Freshman guard Tyler Evans has been hobbled by an ankle injury as well.
I'd say it is probable that Brian Simmons is also going to be out for the rest of the year. He has missed the last two games....
Aggies roll.
Too many Sooners injured; Aggies take this game.
QUOTE (Lhornfan @ Nov 10 2009, 06:33 PM)
Too many Sooners injured; Aggies take this game.
I agree...I thought the aggies would have more success than anyone so far in scoring against OU. Now that the oline is down i dont think they can keep the aggies off of Jones.
A&M 31 OU 24
A&M 42
OU 24
OU 24
QUOTE (jeffjam @ Nov 11 2009, 10:55 AM)
A&M 42
OU 24
OU 24
42 points yeah right. The OU offense may stink, but A&M will not put up 42 on OU's defense.
QUOTE (Valhalla @ Nov 11 2009, 01:54 PM)
42 points yeah right. The OU offense may stink, but A&M will not put up 42 on OU's defense.
Exactly. I think A&M takes it, but not by the margins some are putting.
QUOTE (Valhalla @ Nov 11 2009, 01:54 PM)
42 points yeah right. The OU offense may stink, but A&M will not put up 42 on OU's defense.
I agree with 42 but i think they will score a good bit. I really think they are the best offense in the big 12. Balance and big play ability will allow them to play well i think. Look for both teams to score more than expected. But i think A&M by 6-10.
I've got to say OU.
Did you hear about the bones found in the A&M dorm closet last week??? Come to find out it was the skeleton of the 1939 Hide and Seek Champion.
That guy must've been good.....
Did you hear about the bones found in the A&M dorm closet last week??? Come to find out it was the skeleton of the 1939 Hide and Seek Champion.
That guy must've been good.....
QUOTE (BayouBengal @ Nov 11 2009, 02:24 PM)
I've got to say OU.
Did you hear about the bones found in the A&M dorm closet last week??? Come to find out it was the skeleton of the 1939 Hide and Seek Champion.
That guy must've been good.....
Did you hear about the bones found in the A&M dorm closet last week??? Come to find out it was the skeleton of the 1939 Hide and Seek Champion.
That guy must've been good.....
That's not even funny coming from a person who can't spell the word "GO". C'mon its only a two lettered word.
QUOTE (db1980 @ Nov 11 2009, 02:34 PM)
That's not even funny coming from a person who can't spell the work "GO". C'mon its only a two lettered word.
Unless you're from Louisiana! Or a Bayou Bengal!
QUOTE (db1980 @ Nov 11 2009, 02:34 PM)
That's not even funny coming from a person who can't spell the work "GO". C'mon its only a two lettered word.
you're right.....I can't spell the "work" GO.....
I busted out laughing... neether won of ewe kan spale!
QUOTE (Aggie98 @ Nov 11 2009, 04:30 PM)
I busted out laughing... neether won of ewe kan spale!
lol
QUOTE (1Afootballfanatic @ Nov 11 2009, 02:37 PM)
Unless you're from Louisiana! Or a Bayou Bengal!
I can't spale, eye no dis.
Vamos Longhorns
QUOTE (Aggie98 @ Nov 11 2009, 04:30 PM)
I busted out laughing... neether won of ewe kan spale!
neether won "uv" ewe....
a&m wins this one in norman then beats baylor then raps up big 12 play with an upset over texas In A&M and ruin there hopes of a national championship
QUOTE (imthatguyyouwanttobe @ Nov 12 2009, 09:23 AM)
a&m wins this one in norman then beats baylor then raps up big 12 play with an upset over texas In A&M and ruin there hopes of a national championship
Ooo, pretty big prediction. Hope that works out for you. Even though I REALLY don't think A&M will upset Texas. Never know though!
A&M will win this game after a heartbreaking loss to col. last week which they should have won but no excuses they will win this one by 10 then blowout baylor then upset texas and knock them out of the national championship which should bump tcu up into the national championship
Gig em aggies
Gig em aggies
QUOTE (poobear @ Nov 13 2009, 08:55 AM)
A&M will win this game after a heartbreaking loss to col. last week which they should have won but no excuses they will win this one by 10 then blowout baylor then upset texas and knock them out of the national championship which should bump tcu up into the national championship
Gig em aggies
Gig em aggies
Sorry, that isn't going to happen. This is our year, again. HOOK'EM HORNS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OU is favored by 20. I am not sure the offense can score 20.
QUOTE (tylersooner @ Nov 13 2009, 10:02 AM)
OU is favored by 20. I am not sure the offense can score 20.
Wow OU is favored by 20... Texas A&M's defense must be terrible for OU to be predicted to even score 20.
QUOTE (poobear @ Nov 13 2009, 08:55 AM)
A&M upset texas and knock them out of the national championship which should bump tcu up into the national championship
Gig em aggies
Gig em aggies
I've got a piece of paper with a picture of Ben Franklin on it that says that won't happen.
You want some of that action?
QUOTE (Valhalla @ Nov 9 2009, 01:44 PM)
Oklahoma 27
Texas A&M 13
Oklahoma's defense is too good for A&M and A&M''s defense is not good enough.
and it is in Norman.
Texas A&M 13
Oklahoma's defense is too good for A&M and A&M''s defense is not good enough.
and it is in Norman.
exactly!
I am still picking OU to win, but I certainly would not give 20 points, not with all the injuries the Sooners have suffered.
Probably about a 10 point game - but only because it's in Norman. If it were in CS, I think it'd be a tossup.
Probably about a 10 point game - but only because it's in Norman. If it were in CS, I think it'd be a tossup.
It won't be a complete blowout. Should be a really good game to watch. The University of Texas at Norman has the advantage, as much as i want the Aggies to win, home field will be an enormous factor. but in any case, GO A&M!
This is obviously not the OU team that started the season; but, will be good enough on D to beat the Aggies. Expect it to be closer than expected. Good test for the Aggie QB and offense.
I'm not sure who to quote for being wrong about this game!
maybe Stoops is trying to get younger guys more snaps and just build some confidence, but im not so sure I like Jones throwing the ball 40 yards down the field when they are winning 55-10
That's Stoops for you. No surprise here.
QUOTE (HitEmHarder @ Nov 14 2009, 10:10 PM)
That's Stoops for you. No surprise here.
Jones needs the work. Until he stops throwing high and behind his receivers he should take every snap. If you look at the stats you would think he threw the ball fairly well tonight. If you watched the game, you would see that all of his yards were yac.
QUOTE (tylersooner @ Nov 14 2009, 10:10 PM)
Jones needs the work. Until he stops throwing high and behind his receivers he should take every snap. If you look at the stats you would think he threw the ball fairly well tonight. If you watched the game, you would see that all of his yards were yac.
^ I agree.
What I learned tonight is that Calhoun needs more touches. He looked better than Brown and Murray.
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