football storiesMile high anxiety: A&M 1 win from being bowl-eligible
Saturday, 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
Johnson gives A&M a huge edge todaySaturday, November 07, 2009
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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
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.<a href="http ...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
Aggie defense comes up bigSunday, November 01, 2009
One week after tackling adversity, the Texas A&M defense proved it could handle prosperity.The Aggies clamped down on Iowa State, producing two crucial interceptions and a big fourth-down stop while keeping the Cyclones out of the end zone for the fi ...full story
Cyclones lament missed opportunitiesSunday, November 01, 2009
Iowa State had plenty of setup men Saturday. The Cyclones could never find a closer. Quarterback Jerome Tiller completed 18 of 27 passes -- both career highs -- and passed for 155 yards. Freshman Josh Lenz caught seven passes for 63 yards and Alexand ...full story
Game Day: Quarter-by-QuarterSunday, November 01, 2009
FIRST QUARTERConfidence in the newbie: On fourth-and-goal at the Iowa State 1-yard line, Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson followed true freshman left guard Patrick Lewis for an easy TD on a keeper.One too many times: Jerome Tiller's four comp ...full story
Game Day NotebookSunday, November 01, 2009
Johnson thrives against Cyclones: Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson had his second consecutive big game against Iowa State. The junior threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score, finishing with 234 yards through the air by completi ...full story
TOP 25: Oregon takes out USCSunday, November 01, 2009
EUGENE, Ore. -- Jeremiah Masoli threw for 222 yards and a touchdown and ran for 164 more yards with another score and the No. 10 Oregon Ducks ran past No. 4 USC 47-20 for the Trojans' worst loss since 1997.Redshirt freshman LaMichael James ran for 18 ...full story
BIG 12: Texas cruises past Oklahoma StateSunday, November 01, 2009
STILLWATER, Okla. -- A greedy Texas defense is making Colt McCoy's life so much easier.Curtis Brown and Earl Thomas each returned interceptions for touchdowns, and Cody Johnson had two short TD runs as the No. 3 Longhorns routed No. 13 Oklahoma State ...full story
Surprising teams look for a treatSaturday, October 31, 2009
Military Appreciation Day is fitting for Saturday's matchup at Kyle Field between the Iowa State Cyclones and Texas Aggies.Both teams made their universities proud last week with landmark victories at places that had been their Waterloos, setting up ...full story
A&M can take another step foward todaySaturday, October 31, 2009
There are few things more infuriating than being stuck in traffic behind a slow or stopped vehicle and watching as others dart past.It's one thing to sit there peering over your shoulder while waiting for everyone to cruise on by, but it's another th ...full story
Rhoads has injected life into CyclonesFriday, October 30, 2009
AMES, Iowa -- Not long after Iowa State's stunning 9-7 win at Nebraska last weekend, coach Paul Rhoads ran over to a small section of Cyclones fans at Memorial Stadium, pumped his fists in the air and grinned from ear to ear.Rhoads has never been shy ...full story
Gray bounces back in a big waySaturday, October 31, 2009
Starting tailback Cyrus Gray found himself in a bit of a quandary against Kansas State. He was getting plenty of action and touches, but it was at the expense of his team.Gray, who went into the game banged up, had more kickoff returns (7) than carr ...full story
Who has the edge?Saturday, October 31, 2009
A&M's run game vs. ISU's run defense: A&M will start the same five linemen after rushing for a season-high 321 yards last week, with running backs Cyrus Gray and Christine Michael each topping 100 yards. They should meet more resistance this ...full story
Keys to winningSaturday, October 31, 2009
IOWA STATEThink red: The Cyclones need to approach Kyle Field much like they did War Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. For the second straight week, ISU is playing in one of the sport's greatest venues and can accomplish a rare two-game sweep.* Disru ...full story
Cessna's picksSaturday, October 31, 2009
Here are the picks of Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna (4-2 last week, 39-14 for the season):Iowa State at Texas A&M -- It would be a shame if either team gets caught looking behind, though many want to see firsthand what each did last ...full story
Game factsSaturday, October 31, 2009
TV, radio & other factsRankings: neither team is ranked. TV: none.Radio: Texas A&M network, with Bryan's WTAW (1620 AM) as the flagship station. The game will be on Sirius at Ch. 154.Pick line: Texas A&M opened as a 61/2-point pick. The ...full story
Q&A with sophomore wide receiver Jeff FullerSaturday, October 31, 2009
Jeff Fuller appeared to be on track to easily surpass his impressive receiving numbers -- 50 receptions for 630 yards and nine touchdowns -- as a freshman. Early in the second game of this season, though, he cracked his fibula and missed all of the n ...full story
Texas A&M vs. Iowa State live blogThursday, October 29, 2009
Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna will be blogging live from Kyle Field on Saturday as Texas A&M takes on Iowa State. Join us here for all the action, highlights and commentary.Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m.
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ISU bringing strong ground game to Kyle FieldThursday, October 29, 2009
Conventional wisdom suggests the Iowa State football team could be a little flat coming off last week's emotional victory at Nebraska.That shouldn't be the case for the Cyclones' offensive line, which has been a huge strength for a surprising ISU tea ...full story
Aggie offensive line showed up in LubbockWednesday, October 28, 2009
The Texas A&M football team had gaudy offensive numbers early this season, but that was in part because the Aggies rolled over New Mexico, Utah State and UAB -- teams currently combining for a 4-17 record.A&M then struggled to move the footba ...full story
CESSNA: A&M-ISU suddenly a big gameTuesday, October 27, 2009
It's fitting that Texas A&M and Iowa State are playing on Halloween. No one thought this would be one of the Big 12's football treats before the season. Heck, the league's television partners just a week ago passed on the game for Missouri at Col ...full story
Survey: College sports in need of financial reformTuesday, October 27, 2009
MIAMI -- College and university athletic departments might have to drop some sports unless reforms such as controlling the cost of coaching contracts are implemented, according to a survey released Monday.The survey of presidents of schools at major ...full story
CESSNA: Victory the perfect medicineMonday, October 26, 2009
A week ago, Lubbock looked like the worst possible place the Texas A&M football team could be headed. Turns out, the Aggies couldn't have picked a better spot to play a solid game.A&M's 52-30 victory over Texas Tech on Saturday gave a boost t ...full story
Surprise! Aggies dominate Texas TechSunday, October 25, 2009
LUBBOCK -- A week after a humiliating loss, Texas A&M responded with its first victory against a ranked team under coach Mike Sherman.Cyrus Gray scored four touchdowns to lead Texas A&M past No. 21 Texas Tech 52-30, snapping a three-game losi ...full story
CESSNA: A&M put it all together for big winSunday, October 25, 2009
LUBBOCK -- Everything Texas A&M's did wrong last week, it did right to a T on Saturday night -- or, in this case, a TT.It just wasn't that A&M handed Texas Tech a 52-30 loss at Jones AT&T Stadium for the program's first victory on the Sou ...full story
Robert Cessna Grades the AggiesSunday, October 25, 2009
OFFENSE: A-What went right: Texas A&M ran the ball right at Texas Tech with authority. The push by the offensive line was constant while Cyrus Gray (25 carries-131 yards, 3 TDs) and Christine Michael (22-121, 2 TDs) hit their holes hard. Jerrod J ...full story
Game Day NotebookSunday, October 25, 2009
Most points for Aggies vs. Red Raiders: Texas A&M's 52 points are the most scored by the Aggies against Texas Tech. The previous high for A&M in Lubbock was 38 in 1961 and 1975. The previous high in the series overall came in a 50-15 victory ...full story
Game Day: Quarter-by-QuarterSunday, October 25, 2009
FIRST QUARTERFourth-and-touchdown: Texas Tech's Alex Torres took a swing pass on fourth-and-1 and with two great blocks, one by former A&M Consolidated standout Detron Lewis, sped 56 yards for a touchdown.*Come on in, so we can walk on in: A& ...full story
Who has the edge in today's game?Saturday, October 24, 2009
A&M's run game vs. Texas Tech's run defense: The Aggies have been grounded in their three-game losing streak, rushing for only 209 yards on 99 carries (2.1). The Aggies haven't had a 20-yard run in their last 98 rushes. A&M hasn't started the ...full story
Keys to today's gameSaturday, October 24, 2009
TEXAS TECHFeed the frenzy: A record crowd at AT&T Jones Stadium will be ready to go berserk over anything the Red Raiders do. If Tech makes a couple big plays early, look out.* Don't forget the run: Opponents have neutralized A&M's defensive ...full story
Tech's defense setting the toneFriday, October 23, 2009
The Texas Tech football team is built around its vaunted passing attack, but it also can win with defense. The Red Raiders proved that last week at Nebraska, a program that has prided itself on playing outstanding defense over the years. Tech could m ...full story
Cessna's picksSaturday, October 24, 2009
Here are the picks of Eagle Executive Sports Editor Robert Cessna (2-4 last week, 35-12 for the season):Texas A&M at Texas Tech -- The Aggies will win again on the South Plains, it just won't be this year. Tech 49-28Iowa State at Nebraska -- Nebr ...full story
Game factsSaturday, October 24, 2009
Texas A&M (3-3, 0-2 Big 12) at No. 21 Texas Tech (5-2, 2-1), Saturday, 6 p.m., AT&T Jones Stadium, LubbockTV: noneRadio: WTAW (1620 AM) and the Aggie network; Sirius Ch. 161Line: Texas Tech by 21.Series record: Texas A&M 34-32-1.Last meet ...full story
A&M looks for some luck in unlucky spotSaturday, October 24, 2009
The Texas A&M football team needs a strong showing in the worst way at a venue that's been the Aggies' chamber of horrors for a decade and a half.The reeling Aggies (3-3, 0-2) will try to prevent the 21st-ranked Texas Tech Raiders (5-2, 2-1) from ...full story
CU fans not excited about A&M; Remember that bad CU team in 2000? McFerrin thoughts
