Mr. P Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Texas officials “will frown” on possible bowl game with Texas A&M: http://collegefootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/20/texas-officials-frown-on-bowl-matchup-with-texas-am/ Quote It’s rivalry week in college football, which means we once again must address the lost series between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies. When Texas A&M moved from the Big 12 to the SEC, a rivalry on the field was killed off, but the rivalry still lives on between power players on both sides and the topic of conversation has never died down between the two programs and their fans. And as much as people on both sides will sometimes argue they don’t need the other, we all know it would be great to see the Longhorns and Aggies take the field once again. With the season winding down and Texas and Texas A&M each heading to not-so-glamorous bowl destinations, the possibility of a Texas Bowl for the ages has been popping up to some degree. A Texas Bowl featuring Texas and Texas A&M would make for the best Texas Bowl in the history of the bowl game, but one Texas beta reporter suggests that would not be a welcomed bowl pairing for some Texas officials. Big surprise. I've been told that Texas officials will frown on playing A&M. They don't want to rekindle the rivalry that way. https://t.co/cvcD1jhifu — Brian Davis (@BDavisAAS) November 19, 2017 Texas officials have always seemed wary of reviving the series with Texas A&M, which makes sense from the Texas point of view. To Longhorn officials, a rivalry with Texas A&M does more to help those in College Station than it does in Austin. There is some elitism in that line of thinking, but there is also some truth to that as well. But that is the risk of an in-state rivalry for any program in the country. As a fan from a neutral point of view, I can say the day Texas and Texas A&M work out an arrangement to play football against each other again will be a proud day for the sport of college football. It would be a shame to see it have to happen through a bowl game on a neutral field, but if that’s what it takes to make it happen, so be it. Other than the Cotton Bowl, which is not an option this year, the Texas Bowl in Houston would be a pretty good spot to make it happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think Texas would woodshed A&M ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAFan11 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 As a fan I want to see the game. I also understand not wanting the rivalry to be resurrected in a meaningless bowl game. Regardless I don't see this game being played until Texas gets a permanent AD. Which should be this spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 14 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: I think Texas would woodshed A&M ..... Of course you do..🙄 I think it would be a good game. Neither team would really score on each other from what I’ve seen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 It definitely doesn’t need to be a bowl game though I agree. Bring this game back when it means something... not when A&M won’t have a coach and Half the players for both teams are more worried about the free stuff they get than the game itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 It’ll be a while before u know what Bowl Texas will go to. I think Davis has an agenda and it’s to make sure the matchup is played from Texas’ side. We all know if the opportunity arises that the sec will block it anyway. They will protect their brand. If Texas beats the snot out of aTm it allows Texas to regain a bigger foothold on the Texas recruits making it harder for the sec schools to land them..,,specifically Bama and LSU. I personally think it would be a good game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 17 minutes ago, JustAFan11 said: As a fan I want to see the game. I also understand not wanting the rivalry to be resurrected in a meaningless bowl game. Regardless I don't see this game being played until Texas gets a permanent AD. Which should be this spring. That may be the exact way the series is resurrected. Have a highly rated bowl game that creates a bunch of revenue for both schools. Then jerruh can offer to host it every Labor Day weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, WETSU said: It definitely doesn’t need to be a bowl game though I agree. Bring this game back when it means something... not when A&M won’t have a coach and Half the players for both teams are more worried about the free stuff they get than the game itself. The bowl game won’t happen, but I see you’re getting your excuses in now in case that woodshedding does happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red90fly Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think Texas goes to the bowl in Florida ( the one WV played Miami in last year, can't remember name of it ) with a chance at the Alamo but that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETXfan16 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I think it would be a good game, but it ain't going to happen. WET is right, it wouldn't be as good with Sumlin gone (or on the way out) and the players aren't fully invested in the game. Needs to be in season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 33 minutes ago, WETSU said: Of course you do..🙄 I think it would be a good game. Neither team would really score on each other from what I’ve seen. Texas would hang 40+ on the aggys .... .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 7 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: Texas would hang 40+ on the aggys .... .. 😂😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 30 minutes ago, DB2point0 said: The bowl game won’t happen, but I see you’re getting your excuses in now in case that woodshedding does happen It’s not an excuse. I still think A&M wins it regardless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB2point0 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 28 minutes ago, WETSU said: It’s not an excuse. I still think A&M wins it regardless. Lol i just had to pick at you a little Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valhalla Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 “Frowning” on bowl games has been a popular policy in Austin lately. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 46 minutes ago, KirtFalcon said: Texas would hang 40+ on the aggys .... .. Your fantasy team couldn't hang 40 on A&M. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 17 minutes ago, Valhalla said: “Frowning” on bowl games has been a popular policy in Austin lately. 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFootball Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 12 minutes ago, stoneykelly said: Your fantasy team couldn't hang 40 on A&M. 😂 Aaaaaand Kirt gets completely obliterated, yet again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFootball Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 18 minutes ago, Valhalla said: “Frowning” on bowl games has been a popular policy in Austin lately. ...bruh.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 2 hours ago, JustAFan11 said: As a fan I want to see the game. I also understand not wanting the rivalry to be resurrected in a meaningless bowl game. Regardless I don't see this game being played until Texas gets a permanent AD. Which should be this spring. I think Texas would beat A&M right now. They have the D and a good enough offense “at times” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 minute ago, MavGrad99 said: I think Texas would beat A&M right now. They have the D and a good enough offense “at times” A&M sounds like the exact same team... just with better special teams play. I agree it’s a very close game though. 50/50 just depends on who is more focused and makes a play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Rab Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 10 minutes ago, WETSU said: A&M sounds like the exact same team... just with better special teams play. I agree it’s a very close game though. 50/50 just depends on who is more focused and makes a play. I think I like Herman with 2-3 weeks to prepare more than I do Sumlin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WETSU Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, MavGrad99 said: I think I like Herman with 2-3 weeks to prepare more than I do Sumlin But it wouldn’t be Sumlin 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 3 minutes ago, WETSU said: But it wouldn’t be Sumlin 😂 Who would be the interim?🤔 Mazzone? I can't see Chavis? Turner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirtFalcon Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 1 hour ago, stoneykelly said: Your fantasy team couldn't hang 40 on A&M. 😂 I would blow them out with everybody available, just like I did to your scrubs .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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