football storiesYoungsters all around for A&M, Baylor
Friday, November 20, 2009
For several players on the Texas A&M and Baylor football teams, Saturday's game at Kyle Field will be more like the Battle of the Babies instead of the Battle of the Brazos.Texas A&M has played 27 freshmen, including a school-record 18 true f ...full story
Aggie roundupFriday, November 20, 2009
FOOTBALLFranchione looks at UNLV: The Las Vegas Sun reported Thursday that former Texas A&M football coach Dennis Franchione is interested in the UNLV job."I've turned two schools around in that conference -- New Mexico and then when I took over ...full story
Texas A&M vs. Baylor live blogThursday, November 19, 2009
Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna will be blogging live from Kyle Field as Texas A&M takes on Baylor on Saturday. Join us here for highlights and commentary of all the action.Kickoff is set for 2:35 p.m.Texas A&M vs. Baylor ...full story
Bears, Aggies have made costly mistakesThursday, November 19, 2009
Turnovers and breakdowns in the kicking game have contributed to some ugly losses for Baylor and Texas A&M. The team that excels in those areas in Saturday's Big 12 South football game at Kyle Field figures to stand a good chance of winning.Baylo ...full story
Baylor still has shot at bowl berthWednesday, November 18, 2009
If the Texas A&M football team beats Baylor on Saturday, it will be bowl-eligible. The Bears need to beat the Aggies and win next week against Texas Tech to accomplish that. But at least Baylor has that chance, which wasn't the case last year and ...full story
A&M, Baylor need victory badlyTuesday, November 17, 2009
Before the season, most football fans in Bryan-College Station and Waco circled Saturday's game between Texas A&M and Baylor as a pivotal game with possible bowl implications. It still is, but few predicted that both teams would be in dire need o ...full story
CESSNA: A&M running out of chancesMonday, November 16, 2009
The Texas A&M football team is 0-5 when appearing on television this season and has been outscored 112-29 in the two games it's worn all white. You can be superstitious if you want, but A&M's troubles have nothing to do with cameras or fashio ...full story
Nightmare in Norman: Sooners whip AggiesSunday, November 15, 2009
NORMAN, Okla. -- The demons that the Texas A&M football team exorcised in Lubbock earlier this season simply moved a few hundred miles northeast, where they were as menacing as ever.Oklahoma beat the Aggies for the sixth straight time at Owen Fie ...full story
CROOME: Game got out of hand in a hurrySunday, November 15, 2009
NORMAN, Okla. -- Maybe the next time the Aggies wear their white helmets they should ask for the option to switch to maroon for the second quarter.The Aggies donned their all-white uniforms Saturday for the second time this season, and for the second ...full story
BIG 12 FOOTBALL: McCoy ties NCAA wins mark in victory over BaylorSunday, November 15, 2009
WACO -- Colt McCoy tied the NCAA record for career victories by a starting quarterback, throwing two touchdown passes to help No. 2 Texas beat Baylor 47-14 Saturday.McCoy is 42-7 in his career, tying the wins record set by former Georgia quarterback ...full story
Game Day: Robert Cessna Grades the AggiesSunday, November 15, 2009
OFFENSE: DWhat went right: Texas A&M, which attempted 40 passes, allowed only one sack until the last drive. Quarterback Jerrod Johnson often avoided pressure with his legs, and Cyrus Gray ran hard.What went wrong: The fumble by Christine Michael ...full story
Game Day NotebookSunday, November 15, 2009
Eagle Staff ReportsTexas A&M junior quarterback Jerrod Johnson set a trio of single-season school records. He surpassed A&M's season marks for completions (222), attempts (381) and passing touchdowns (22). The old marks were: 212 completions ...full story
Game Day: Quarter-by-QuarterSunday, November 15, 2009
FIRST QUARTERHelping his own cause: On Oklahoma's 25-yard touchdown run by Ryan Broyles, quarterback Landry Jones through the key block on the reverse play. The freshman took out Texas A&M defensive lineman Spencer Nealy, who in turn knocked down ...full story
Texas A&M vs. Oklahoma live blogFriday, November 13, 2009
Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna will host a live blog during Saturday's Texas A&M-Oklahoma game.Join us here for highlights, commentary and all the action.Kickoff is at 6:10 p.m.<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php?op ...full story
Time to Bowl upSaturday, November 14, 2009
Texas A&M and Oklahoma had trouble finishing games last week, but the football team that can play a complete four quarters Saturday for a victory will feel much better.The one that doesn't will be in danger of having its season end after eight mo ...full story
OU needs this game more than A&MSaturday, November 14, 2009
With all the peculiar happenings in college football, and this season has had it's share, one of the most remarkable scenarios could be the significance of Texas A&M's game against Oklahoma on Saturday.I'm guessing there were few fans, even avid ...full story
Balance powers AggiesFriday, November 13, 2009
The Texas A&M football team has had great offensive balance in its victories, each time rushing for more than 200 yards while passing for at least another 200 yards.The Aggies will be hard-pressed to have that kind of balance against the Oklahoma ...full story
Little man Brown playing a big roleSaturday, November 14, 2009
Texas A&M sophomore Eddie Brown has been upgraded from the unknown defensive lineman to arguably the best player the Aggies have in the middle of their front seven."He went from [defensive coordinator Joe Kines] saying, 'put the little guy in,' b ...full story
Who has the edge?Saturday, November 14, 2009
A&M's run game vs. OU's run defense: The Aggies have averaged only 113.7 yards rushing in their losses. Quarterback Jerrod Johnson was limited to minus 25 yards on 35 carries (10 sacks) against Arkansas, Oklahoma State, Kansas State and Colorado. ...full story
Today's KeysSaturday, November 14, 2009
OKLAHOMARun the football: The Sooners can take pressure off a leaky offensive line and an inexperienced quarterback by rushing the football.* Start fast: OU is coming off one of its most frustrating games in head coach Bob Stoops' 11 years, scoring n ...full story
Cessna's picksSaturday, November 14, 2009
Here are the picks of Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna (3-3 last week, 48-17 for the season):Texas A&M at Oklahoma -- The Sooners are vulnerable, but so are the Aggies, which Colorado proved last week. OU 38-28Texas at Baylor -- That a ...full story
Fast FactsSaturday, November 14, 2009
TV: FSN (Ch. 25). Radio: WTAW (1620 AM) and Sirius at Ch. 154.Pick line: OU opened as a 17-point pick and it moved to 20. The over/under is 561/2.The series: OU leads 17-10 and has won six straight. A&M has lost five straight at OU.Coaching: A&a ...full story
A&M, OU special teams have struggledThursday, November 12, 2009
The Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies would be bowl-eligible had each received just a little more production from their special teams last week.Oklahoma missed three field goals in a 10-3 loss at Nebraska, while A&M missed a field goal an ...full story
CESSNA: Aggies must forget lossTuesday, November 10, 2009
Texas A&M's 35-34 loss to Colorado was the toughest in the two-year tenure of head football coach Mike Sherman.The Aggies led for almost the entire game Saturday -- making big plays in all three phases -- but left Boulder, Colo., knowing that if ...full story
Big 12 notebook: Snyder does it againTuesday, November 10, 2009
MANHATTAN, Kan. -- More than an hour after the final whistle, the parking lot was still half full, purple-clad tailgaters flipping burgers and drinking beer, sitting in camp chairs under portable awnings.After years of losing and apathy, football is ...full story
CESSNA: Aggie roller coaster continuesMonday, November 09, 2009
People enjoy riding roller coasters in part because they never know what thrill or peril is around the next corner. Texas A&M football fans are experiencing the same emotions following their team this year.That certainly was the case Saturday aga ...full story
Rocky Mountain sigh: Colorado trips A&MSunday, November 08, 2009
BOULDER, Colo. -- The fans were protesting by wearing powder blue and booing, the Colorado Buffaloes were reeling and Tyler Hansen's head had to be spinning.He had just been sacked for the seventh time and was about to go down again when he got off a ...full story
CESSNA: Aggies can't figure out BoulderSunday, November 08, 2009
BOULDER, Colo. -- Maybe it was the high altitude.The Texas A&M football team had a chance Saturday to continue building momentum, become bowl-eligible and put itself in position for a pretty nice season. All the Aggies had to do was beat Colorado ...full story
Game Day: Robert Cessna Grades the AggiesSunday, November 08, 2009
OFFENSE: CWhat went right: Wide receiver Ryan Tannehill stepped up and had nine catches for 100 yards with Howard Morrow missing because of a foot injury. Christine Michael ran hard for 74 yards on 16 carries. A&M allowed only one sack.What went ...full story
BIG 12: Nebraska defense stymies OklahomaSunday, November 08, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Matt O'Hanlon had three of Nebraska's five interceptions against Landry Jones and the Cornhuskers squeezed enough production out of their struggling offense to beat No. 20 Oklahoma 10-3 on Saturday night.The Sooners (5-4, 3-2 Big 12) ...full story
Game Day: Quarter-by-QuarterSunday, November 08, 2009
FIRST QUARTERNowhere to run: Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson was stopped on fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line by Colorado middle linebacker Marcus Burton and strong safety Benjamin Burney.*Rare conversion: CU opponents had converted just ...full story
Game Day NotebookSunday, November 08, 2009
Eagle Staff ReportMiller leads sack attack: The Aggies had a season-high eight sacks against the Buffaloes, including a pair from NCAA sack leader Von Miller. It was the most quarterback sacks in a game by the Aggies since posting eight against Pitts ...full story
Miller's sights set on Aggie sack recordFriday, November 06, 2009
About once a week, Texas A&M junior sack specialist Von Miller checks in with the man who holds the record he's chasing.The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Miller leads the nation with 13 1/2 sacks as the Aggies (5-3, 2-2 Big 12) head into Saturday's game at ...full story
Grimes sure glad he came back, so are AgsSaturday, November 07, 2009
After the 2008 season, Texas A&M's Lee Grimes had to make a tough decision that, in his heart, turned out to be not so tough.With Grimes having already gone through five operations in the previous two seasons, Aggie head coach Mike Sherman had a ...full story
Who has the edge?Saturday, November 07, 2009
A&M's run game vs. Colorado's run defense: Cyrus Gray has had back-to-back 100-yard rushing games behind an improving offensive line that has allowed A&M to rush for 588 yards on 108 carries (5.4 per carry) in victories over Texas Tech and Io ...full story
Today's keysSaturday, November 07, 2009
COLORADORun the football: If the Buffaloes can't establish a running game, it will put too much pressure on quarterback Tyler Hansen and the defense. That's happened too many times before, leading to losses -- 29 yards rushing against Colorado State, ...full story
SATURDAY'S BIG 12 FOOTBALL CAPSULESSaturday, November 07, 2009
Central Florida (5-3, 3-2 Conference USA) at No. 2 Texas (8-0, 5-0 Big 12)When: 11 a.m. (FSN, Ch. 25)Line: Texas by 36.Series Record: Texas leads 1-0.Last meeting: 2007, Texas 35-32.What's at Stake: It's all about the BCS and poll position, and the L ...full story
Cessna's picksSaturday, November 07, 2009
Here are the picks of Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna (6-0 last week, 45-14 for the season):Texas A&M at Colorado -- Bowl-bound A&M fans will be heard over disappointed, blue-clad Buff fans. A&M, 40-31.Baylor at Missouri -- Pa ...full story
Disgruntled CU fans wants crowd in sky blueSaturday, November 07, 2009
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) -- It's been years since the Colorado football team wore sky blue instead of black and gold. When they did, they won just 10 out of 44 games from 1981 to 1984.Now University of Colorado senior Taylor Rhode wants to bring the color ...full story
Game Day FactsSaturday, November 07, 2009
Texas A&M (5-3, 2-2 Big 12) at Colorado (2-6, 1-3), Saturday, 12:40 a.m.TV: FOX College Sport. Radio: WTAW (1620 AM).Line: Texas A&M by 5 1/2.Series Record: Colorado leads 5-3.Last Meeting: 2008, Texas A&M 24-17.What's at StakeColorado's ...full story
Johnson gives A&M a huge edge todaySaturday, November 07, 2009
Mike Sherman has emphasized the importance of the quarterback position since arriving at Texas A&M. He's an NFL guy who understands the quarterback must be surrounded by quality parts but has inferred a team's chances revolve around how well the ...full story
Mile high anxiety: A&M 1 win from being bowl-eligibleSaturday, November 07, 2009
Texas A&M's season was headed nowhere after a 62-14 loss at Kansas State. It was A&M's third straight loss and second in Big 12 play, but instead of things unraveling for the Aggies, the setback inspired impressive back-to-back victories over ...full story
Buffaloes struggling mightily Thursday, November 05, 2009
Boulder, Colo., hasn't been a destination for success to the Texas A&M football program in recent years, but the Aggies have a chance to change that in a big way Saturday.A&M (5-3, 2-2 Big 12) can become bowl-eligible and top last season's le ...full story
Texas A&M vs. Colorado live blogThursday, November 05, 2009
The Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna will be blogging live from the Texas A&M-Colorado football game in Boulder, Colo., on Saturday. Join use here for all the highlights and commentary.Kickoff is at 12:40 p.m.&amp;lt;a href="ht ...full story
Johnson maturing as A&M's QBWednesday, November 04, 2009
Texas A&M has solidified its offensive line, which has keyed a vastly improved running game. The defense is starting to make plays, getting two interceptions in back-to-back games for the first time since 2005.But standing the tallest for the Agg ...full story
CESSNA: Aggies can almost taste bowl appearanceTuesday, November 03, 2009
Texas A&M defensive end/linebacker Von Miller had a blast at the Alamo Bowl two years ago and wants to return to the postseason. Mike Sherman coached 14 years ago in the Alamo Bowl, one of six bowls he went to as A&M's offensive line coach. H ...full story
A&M 8 quarters short of turnaround seasonMonday, November 02, 2009
Texas A&M's season was unraveling eight quarters ago. Two wins later, the Aggies need just eight more solid quarters to beat Colorado this week and Baylor on Nov. 21. That would make this a turnaround season.That's actually the least the A&M ...full story
Like taking candy: Aggies punish CyclonesSunday, November 01, 2009
Ryan Epperson's collegiate debut at Kyle Field will have to wait.Texas A&M never had to use the freshman punter as the Aggies rolled to a 35-10 victory over the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday afternoon.Epperson, a true freshman from Keller, acqu ...full story
CROOME: Hey, guys, this team is winningSunday, November 01, 2009
To borrow a phrase from a colleague, "don't pull a hamstring" Aggie fans, while jumping back onto the bandwagon.I'm talking to you, the 20,000 or so that showed up at Kyle Field on Halloween dressed as empty seats.Texas A&M validated its surprisi ...full story
Game Day: Robert Cessna Grades the AggiesSunday, November 01, 2009
OFFENSE: A-What went right: Quarterback Jerrod Johnson was almost flawless in handling Texas A&M's offense. He was 23-of-28 passing for 234 yards and three TDs. He was just as lethal running, scoring on a fourth-down run and rushing for 10 yards ...full story
The blame game
