Tech vs. A&M, predictions Options

[schwab]

Texas Tech  (2-1) at  Texas A&M (4-0)  3:30 PM EST ABC Saturday September 30th
Why to Watch: Here we go with part one of the Big 12 South pecking order being determined. If you believe that Texas and Oklahoma are in one tier and Oklahoma State and Baylor are on the bottom tier, then this game will probably figure out the number three team in the mix when all is said and done. Don't tell that to these two teams, who truly believe they have a shot to win the Big 12 title if everything breaks the right way. For Texas A&M, this is the first real chance to play a decent team and is one of the only hurdles, Missouri being the other, to get over for a 9-0 start before dealing with Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas. Citadel, UL Lafayette, Army and Louisiana Tech aren't going to scare anyone, but those four games were what the team needed for a bit of a confidence boost after last year's disaster. Texas Tech is still a work in progress after struggling to beat UTEP and getting shut down cold by TCU before taking target practice against poor SE Louisiana. This is the start of a rough stretch playing three road games in four weeks with the one home date coming against Missouri. After this, it's Texas in Lubbock.
Why Texas Tech Might Win: Oh sure, Texas A&M's pass defense is ranked sixth in the nation allowing just 127.5 yards per game, but can it really be that much better than last year when it was the worst in the country? The Aggies haven't faced anyone who knows how to throw the forward pass, so this game might be a major jolt after the way the last four weeks started. While the A&M defensive front has been solid, it's not full of natural pass rushers. Don't expect a steady stream of hits on Red Raider QB Graham Harrell.
Why Texas A&M Might Win: The Tech run defense is still a bit of a mystery. It was fine against the mediocre ground games it faced so far, but it gave up 180 yards against TCU. The Aggie ground game has more weapons than it knows what to do with thanks to a loaded backfield full of talent and a quarterback in Stephen McGee who's just as capable of tearing off a 100-yard rushing day as he is throwing for 200 yards. If the Aggie front five can control the clock and keep the chains moving, the Red Raider offense can't do nearly as much damage. This isn't the explosive attack of old; it needs the ball as much as possible.
Who to Watch: McGee has been great so far leading the Aggies, and now he needs a big win to take his status to another level. Known mostly for an 108-yard rushing day in the loss to Texas last year, he has taken the starting job by the horns this season completing nearly 70% of his throws with six touchdown passes and no interceptions. He's not going to outpass Harrell, but he needs to be more efficient and has to make fewer mistakes. Harrell has been better than he's being given credit for. A lousy performance against TCU has overshadowed great games against SMU and UTEP, and a 20 of 29, 245-yard, four touchdown first half against SE Louisiana should make him as ready as he'll ever be.
What Will Happen: It should be interesting. A&M will have too much balance for the Red Raider defense, while the Aggie D will force just enough mistakes to come away with the big win.
CFN Prediction: Texas A&M 31 ... Texas Tech 23 ... Line: Pick
Must See Rating: (5 skip the birth of your first born - 1 Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip) ... 4 

I like being predicted to lose, gives me more hope that we will win.

my guess....Tech 35 Ags 24

[impala454]

For Texas A&M, this is the first real chance to play a decent team and is one of the only hurdles, Missouri being the other, to get over for a 9-0 start before dealing with Oklahoma, Nebraska and Texas

bwahahahaha this guy is an idiot

yeah... they play us, @kansas, Missouri, @OSU, @Baylor

I'll be surprised if they end up any better than 7-5

[woody]

i'll be suprised if they get through the season without flinging shit on anyone

[schwab]

i also like to mention that we "struggled" to beat a&m is mentioned, but not once do they mention that a&m "struggled" to stop Army at HOME.

[Seeker]

i have a feeling we're going to totally destroy the faggies

[schwab]

i have a feeling we're going to totally destroy the faggies

hell, 2 weeks ago i had that feeling, but after TCU i am starting to wonder

but yeah, i hope we do

[Seeker]

i think leach got everything back on track since the tcu game

watch a&m bring out all kinds of trick plays though during this game

anyone want to bet on the number of trick plays frannie is going to try?

[Jwilly]

i think leach got everything back on track since the tcu game

watch a&m bring out all kinds of trick plays though during this game

anyone want to bet on the number of trick plays frannie is going to try?

yea they do deal with trick shit and i hate it.

but i think 30-20 Tech

[Hartmann]

I have a feeling Fran is going to run the ball a lot to keep his defense off the field which will work, but they won't score any points.

[Rocky]

I have a feeling Fran is going to run the ball a lot to keep his defense off the field which will work, but they won't score any points.

Javorsky Lane will easily punch it in for 1 or two touchdowns.


But even t hen, as long as Tech doesn't pull a TCJEW there should be some stompass.

[pysex]

i think a&m is a joke but apparently this year they've been playing well..

i say a&m is going to be a hard challenge but tech will come through in the end

24-17

[Jwilly]

ESPN: What to Watch

Texas Tech at Texas A&M
ABC, 3:30 p.m. ET
Texas Tech enters the game at 3-1, with wins over TCU, SMU and Southeastern Louisiana. The Red Raiders' lone loss was to No. 20 TCU, 12-3. Texas A&M, on the other hand, is 4-0 and was tested only by Army (a 28-24 win at home). It remains to be seen what kind of team Dennis Franchione has, but this game could provide a good indication. The only other team in the nation that is in a similar situation is Virginia Tech, which will also get its first test of the season on Saturday, against Georgia Tech.

The teams have comparable talent. Texas A&M entered the season with issues on defense; Tech's D was humbled by the Horned Frogs. Both offenses boast power. This could easily turn into a shoot-out. I've been impressed with the Aggies' quarterback, Stephen McGee -- he's thrown six touchdowns and no interceptions while completing 68.9 percent of his passes. It will be interesting to see how he does in conference play. Right now, it's hard to say how good the Aggies' offense is. Tech's quarterback, Graham Harrell, has also been putting up impressive numbers; he has completed 117 of his 177 passes for 11 touchdowns with two interceptions. Harrell consistently puts up good numbers against weaker teams, but was kept scoreless and completed just 48.9 percent of his passes against TCU.

Texas Tech will have to deal with playing on the road and handling a big, rowdy crowd. The Aggies will have to use their new 4-2-5 defensive scheme to pressure Harrell into making mistakes. It's more than likely that the winner of this game will be whoever has the ball last.




HAHA seriously this guy needs to learn how to write and get his shit straight for the most part...

[schwab]

that guy sucks dick at writing....serioulsy....research, we didnt win over TCU.

i dont even think he can make complete sentences.

[pysex]

that guy sucks dick at writing....serioulsy....research, we didnt win over TCU.

i dont even think he can make complete sentences.

i don't blame him for forgetting about UTEP



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[Jyan]

I love how he says that our only loss was to TCU, while it was also one of our wins.