Jimbo 2019: The Only Tail Getting Busted is Candi's

[markstanco 12577]

Had there been communication between a&m and Garrett Wilson? If so how often? Did the communication die out?

I'll just say this: I've heard he reached out, but I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about Wilson-to-A&M unless Urban Meyer loses his job. He's not going to Texas because Herman burned that bridge to ashes, so if he were looking for a new home in state, it would be with the Ags. 

[Tex Pete 20354]

28 minutes ago, markstanco said:

Had there been communication between a&m and Garrett Wilson? If so how often? Did the communication die out?

I'll just say this: I've heard he reached out, but I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about Wilson-to-A&M unless Urban Meyer loses his job. He's not going to Texas because Herman burned that bridge to ashes, so if he were looking for a new home in state, it would be with the Ags. 

It's funny how Looch is carrying that water for A&M. It's almost as if he's an aggie booster and not merely a "journalist." Maybe they'll film a documentary on Garrett Wilson.

[Rockethorn1978 6077]

Lol it wouldn’t matter if Texas went 12-0 and aggy went 0-12, looch would write spin articles because that’s what aggy does. 

Every other fan base in the country including secsecsec knows aggy is bat shit crazy and makes up total horseshit, which is why they fit in perfect in the sec.

[The Gimp 346]

1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

Exactly.  By the 3rd stanza my very first thought was "aggy/penthouse forum letters".

I wonder if looch takes a double viagra and softly strokes his bursting member while he writes that stuff.

damn, i bet he's reading this and furiously stroking right now.

Only seems fair.  His subscribers are.

[686 3449]

1 hour ago, EZ$ said:

That was a lot of nonsense to get through, but did he actually say Texas had a soft schedule??? 

Yeah, that line was just adorable. Here's ESPN's SOS rankings:

RK      TEAM                 W-L    PROJ W-L    WIN OUT%    CONF WIN%    REM SOS RK    FPI
1        UCLA, Pac-12    0-0    5.5 - 6.5              0.0                      1.4                     1              6.8
2          FSU, ACC          0-0    7.3 - 4.8             0.0                      3.7                     2            13.4
3           LSU, SEC         0-0    6.1 - 5.9              0.0                      0.3                     3            10.4
4         Texas, Big 12    0-0    8.6 - 3.8              0.4                     20.3                   4             14.4

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29    Texas A&M, SEC  0-0   7.3 - 4.7            0.0                     1.1                      29              12.8

http://www.espn.com/college-football/statistics/teamratings/_/sort/sosRemainingRank/order/false

I agree this is peak Looch.

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[Sejjr 3246]

Doesn't matter. Looch said it. It makes it true, stupid 'sips.

[Sgt Hulk 13716]

If y’all are gonna quote the all knowing looch. At least puts some respekt on his proper name.   Call him chin pubes please. He’s earned at least that int his game 

[HtownHorn 14681]

1 hour ago, Walden Ponderer said:

No one would EVER do something that dumb, right?

Nope, no one at all.

[Elmer_Fudd 22221]

Not much of a surprise, but Wiltfong crystal balled Ugwoegbu to aggy.  Must be committing soon.  Would that still make Stripling a take with 6-7 DL commits?

[markstanco 12577]

43 minutes ago, Sejjr said:

Doesn't matter. Looch said it. It makes it true, stupid 'sips.

I was going to reply something similar.

What EVER Looch says they take it to heart and regurgitate it to others. The indoctrination goes on after fish camp in the form of Texags. 

[RomaVicta 29907]

3 hours ago, Walden Ponderer said:

They'd damned sure better hold on to most of this 2019 recruiting class, because not only will a lot of them see playing time next year, there's a good chance several of them start.

(Funny thing is, aggy will see that as a good thing).

The whole SEC will see that as a good thing.

[Hank_Hill 18807]

34 minutes ago, Elmer_Fudd said:

Not much of a surprise, but Wiltfong crystal balled Ugwoegbu to aggy.  Must be committing soon.  Would that still make Stripling a take with 6-7 DL commits?

Yes. Their DL depth just gets shittier after this year. Pretty much like ours. 

[RomaVicta 29907]

1 hour ago, Sejjr said:

My favorite parts of Looch’s Texas rants are the ways in which he tries to act like he is plugged in to what happens inside Moncrief and at the donor level. His sycophants lap it up, and believe every word of his fan fiction. All it takes is a “Jimbo’s kicking Herman’s teeth in” to get them whipped into a frenzy. 

His assertions about Aggie ascendancy over Texas remind me of this:

[ShowmeyourTDs 1141]

4 hours ago, Leanderman said:

No Vernon at either RB or LB? What gives?

He’s fat and slow.

[ShowmeyourTDs 1141]

2 hours ago, Walden Ponderer said:

No one would EVER do something that dumb, right?

[Katfid54 8633]

[Get ln My Van 927]

SHOCKING that chin pubes’ favorite band of all time is Red Hot Chili Peppers

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

Might need to change the engraving on the trophy from 20__ to 2___.  If they can afford to. 

[Bevo14 8311]

29 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Might need to change the engraving on the trophy from 20__ to 2___.  If they can afford to. 

Their entire athletic budget is in Jimbo's wallet so...

[texasstrong12 4668]

"As far as his backup, Kwame Etwi is still on track to be the man for right now. He’s going to plant and get upfield better than anyone. There’s high hopes for freshman Jashaun Corbin but the youngsters are splitting the reps to the extent that it may take a while for one of them to come around. Vernon Jackson hasn’t exhibited the fluid athleticism that the other freshmen seem to have."

Saw this on Frenzy's twitter. Not sure where this update is from but A&M is really about to have a walk-on as their 2nd string RB. 

I find it funny that aggys are just now realizing that Jackson probably isn't a RB and that O'Neal is indeed slow. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22221]

Doesn't Charles Oliver have a history of getting hurt?

[TBGFL 397]

Looch doesn't realize, or won't admit, that Willie T is an upgrade over Jimbo in several areas, most notably his ability to adapt and change to the strengths of his personnel. Jimbo isn't capable of that.

Edited August 17, 2018 by TBGFL

[Machinator 32099]

20 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

"As far as his backup, Kwame Etwi is still on track to be the man for right now. He’s going to plant and get upfield better than anyone. There’s high hopes for freshman Jashaun Corbin but the youngsters are splitting the reps to the extent that it may take a while for one of them to come around. Vernon Jackson hasn’t exhibited the fluid athleticism that the other freshmen seem to have."

Saw this on Frenzy's twitter. Not sure where this update is from but A&M is really about to have a walk-on as their 2nd string RB. 

I find it funny that aggys are just now realizing that Jackson probably isn't a RB and that O'Neal is indeed slow. 

It's from Tarp.

Jeff Tarpley: Friday thoughts on quarterbacks and the depth chart

- The quarterback battle between Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel has drawn the most attention of any aspect of Texas A&M’s fall camp. I think people are starting to catch on to the obvious fact that Mond has been out there with the ones during the last few media sessions of practice (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday) of this week and attempting to read something into it. If they’re alternating, then Starkel had Monday and Wednesday with the first unit (although Monday was the scrimmage and so both quarterbacks would have been alternating with the first unit).

Beyond that, there’s a sense that Fisher is really working Mond hard and that all of Fisher’s pyrotechnics towards Mond that people have seen is an indication that Fisher would like Mond to win the starting job. For all of the talk about about Starkel being Fisher’s prototype quarterback, at Florida State Fisher trended towards mobile quarterbacks during the latter stages of his tenure there and Mond fits that part of the package. Due to his mobility, he restricts the playbook less than Starkel does. In addition, despite everyone writing Mond off after the way Starkel closed the 2017 season, Mond didn’t back away from the table and transfer. He asked Fisher what he needed to do to improve and done it and that’s been something that resonated with Fisher.

Mond’s biggest issue remains his ability to consistently deliver the ball under pressure. As with a lot of guys whose mechanics and footwork needed work, when the rush is coming those things tend to break down because they’re not something that’s been ingrained for a relatively long period of time. That’s something that may be an ongoing issue for a while if he’s the starter. He’s still tends to push the ball because he doesn’t keep everything aligned from his feet to his hips to his shoulders to his elbow.

- Trayveon Williams is anticipated to have a big season by most everyone associated with the program. In that vein, A&M’s offensive line play will probably disctate how Williams gets the ball. If the line struggles, then you’re going to see a lot more screens. Otherwise, there will be more inside and outside zone in the running game. If he’s going to generate big numbers, he is going to have have more touches and more yards after contact. That’s why he’s gotten bigger which will enable him to hold up better.

- As far as his backup, Kwame Etwi is still on track to be the man for right now. He’s going to plant and get upfield better than anyone. There’s high hopes for freshman Jashaun Corbin but the youngsters are splitting the reps to the extent that it may take a while for one of them to come around. Vernon Jackson hasn’t exhibited the fluid athleticism that the other freshmen seem to have.

- Regarding the offensive line, Colton Prater (still sitting out contact work) at center theoretically gives A&M the ability to get someone outside quickly on toss, power, and screens….especially screens. He can get everyone lined up and blocking the right people. Given the fact that A&M may not be able to generate a consistent power running game this season (particularly versus the Clemsons and Alabamas of the world), A&M may need to run a lot of those concepts, particularly on passing downs. This also ties in with Williams’ ability to catch the ball and get upfield.

- The Aggies have been using a lot of two tight end concepts and this probably won’t change. The key to this is Trevor Wood who has come in and been an adequate blocker. He gives A&M the ability to seal the edge in the running game, to take a defensive end and allow someone to cut up behind him. He also can chip an end in the passing game or help to double them. Wood also frees up Trayveon Williams to be a receiver as opposed to a blocker on passing plays. With Williams catching routes out of the backfield and Jace Sternberger working the middle, there’s less need for a dedicated slot receiver…but only if Wood can make that aspect of the offense go.

- On the defensive line, freshman Bobby Brown is probably here to stay in the two deep. He gives A&M similar physical attributes in comparison to Kingsley Keke at that fuve technique on the edge as opposed to bringing a 250 pound player behind a 280 pound starter. In addition, he’s got good bend and can get upfield as a pass rusher. Beyond that, it’s going to be difficult for a newcomer to break into the lineup early on there except as a situational player or a change up. For example, while junior college transfer Mohamed Diallo is a big guy who can move, he’s behind multiple people who have more pratice and game reps than him and those guys have improved during the off season. Remember that he didn’t get to A&M until later after even the freshmen.

- The linebacking corps is what it is. There’s not a lot of depth and A&M is cross training Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson so they’ll have options if someone goes down. Nonetheless, the Aggies need some luck to make that position group work.

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- Finally, both Clifford Chattman and Debione Renfro have split reps with the first unit in fall camp at the cornerback spot opposite Charles Oliver. In addition, freshmen safeties Leon O’Neal and Jordan Moore have worked in the two deep as well at times.

- Overall, this remains a veteran two deep for the most part. However, if the starters begin to have issues and A&M starts to drop games, you’ll probably start to see more younger players work their way into the mix, particularly at places like safety

[Pato del Muerto 52498]

21 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

"As far as his backup, Kwame Etwi is still on track to be the man for right now. He’s going to plant and get upfield better than anyone. There’s high hopes for freshman Jashaun Corbin but the youngsters are splitting the reps to the extent that it may take a while for one of them to come around. Vernon Jackson hasn’t exhibited the fluid athleticism that the other freshmen seem to have."

Saw this on Frenzy's twitter. Not sure where this update is from but A&M is really about to have a walk-on as their 2nd string RB. 

I find it funny that aggys are just now realizing that Jackson probably isn't a RB and that O'Neal is indeed slow. 

But bama really really wanted him. 

 

[RadiologyHorn 133]

It’s criminal I can only hand out one pos rep per day with the Gold on the last two pages.

I feel like we are in the Golden Age of aggyness.

[Bevo14 8311]

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Finally, both Clifford Chattman and Debione Renfro have split reps with the first unit in fall camp at the cornerback spot opposite Charles Oliver. In addition, freshmen safeties Leon O’Neal and Jordan Moore have worked in the two deep as well at times.

[Hagbard Celine 10864]

41 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Might need to change the engraving on the trophy from 20__ to 2___.  If they can afford to. 

hold on.... aggy has this.... they will take a cue from big brother and just draw a line through it.....

2 Ø ___

this covers the 22nd and 29th centuries.  so they can just tilt the slash and make it a "1", or in 800 years, convert it to an "8".

from the wiki:

In German-speaking countries, Ø is also used as a symbol for average value: average in German is Durchschnitt, directly translated as cut-through.

 

PERFECT for their annual nuremburg kristallnacht humping event.... where things burn... thus the use of the word "cut"-through.  Also, note the use of the word "average".

 

Durchschnitt.

aggy.

[Hagbard Celine 10864]

31 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

But bama really really wanted him. 

 

HEAD TO HEAD POWER MOVE by SITTING RING BEARER

[Walden Ponderer 12639]

1 hour ago, TBGFL said:

Looch doesn't realize, or won't admit, that Willie T is an upgrade over Jimbo in several areas, most notably his ability to adapt and change to the strengths of his personnel. Jimbo isn't capable of that.

I don't think there is a single coach in FBS who wouldn't rather face a Jimbo Fisher team than a Willie T team, all other things being equal. That will be made abundantly clear, even to aggy, in time.

[Tex Pete 20354]

8 hours ago, markstanco said:

I was going to reply something similar.

What EVER Looch says they take it to heart and regurgitate it to others. The indoctrination goes on after fish camp in the form of Texags. 

He’s a superstar in aggyland. Like, people would want to pose for pictures with him in public. Can you imagine seeing Geoff Ketchum in public and being impressed? Wanting a pic with him?! Hahahahahaha! 

Fuck Ketch and Looch. Peas in a douchey pod. 

Edited August 18, 2018 by Tex Pete

[WBT 20571]

8 hours ago, Get ln My Van said:

SHOCKING that chin pubes’ favorite band of all time is Red Hot Chili Peppers

I like how he completely ignored the favorite book portion of that question.  Looch doesn't strike me as a big reader.

[Bevo14 8311]

34 minutes ago, WBT said:

I like how he completely ignored the favorite book portion of that question.  Looch doesn't strike me as a big reader.

It would shock me if that dumbfuck was literate

[Bodacious Bevo 3584]

2 hours ago, Tex Pete said:

He’s a superstar in aggyland. Like, people would want to pose for pictures with him in public. Can you imagine seeing Geoff Ketchum in public and being impressed? Wanting a pic with him?! Hahahahahaha! 

Fuck Ketch and Looch. Peas in a douchey pod. 

Tbf this isn't just A&M. We have our crazies too. Like when ctj took EJ out to dinner 

[RomaVicta 29907]

8 hours ago, TBGFL said:

Looch doesn't realize, or won't admit, that Willie T is an upgrade over Jimbo in several areas, most notably his ability to adapt and change to the strengths of his personnel. Jimbo isn't capable of that.

Jimbo Fisher knows how to win a national championship. That's special knowledge that Jimbo has. It's like a brain teaser for geniuses.

Willie T is not one of the four active coaches who have won a natty.

[Fud 9552]

Anything on Okeke getting injured?

[closetojumping 62720]

7 hours ago, Bodacious Bevo said:

Tbf this isn't just A&M. We have our crazies too. Like when ctj took EJ out to dinner 

It’s hard for me to imagine what a dinner experience would be like with that dufus. What I was told was that they had a choice in places to eat and those guys insisted upon Chili’s and proceeded to eat like it was their last meal. It sounded like a really sad thing. 

Years ago, I did once almost get into a fist fight with Eric Nahlin at a bar, which would have been nice. SydneyCarton, of all people, interceded.

[maninblack 7974]

Did you make fun of his tattoos

[rickyspub 801]

1 hour ago, maninblack said:

Did you make fun of his tattoos

Called him 'el bizco'.

[theaveragejon 988]

On 8/17/2018 at 10:24 AM, Lobwedgephil said:

Now this is hilarious. 

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Ryan Tannehill, Johnny Manziel, Kenny Hill, Kyle Allen, Trevor Knight, Starkel/ Mond are competing to start for Jimbo. (Assume they are all at the the 2nd year of starting.) Who does Jimbo go with?

Here's one of my two favorite questions of the week to answer (feel free to discuss in the thread). I was about to go Tannehill, Manziel then Hill but then I rethought things and went Manziel, Tanney and Trevor Knight. As far Knight goes, he's such a tremendous leader in games in the huddle and also off the field and in the locker room. Plays with a winning attitude and can create. Had a very strong arm but accuracy was always such a major issue. I think given time in the system, Fisher would have corrected that and made him a much better passer. As for JM, I just think the dude was a generational playmaker, competitor, athlete and winner that Jimbo would have recognized that immediately and gone with a guy he probably would have felt he'd win a championship with. Tannehill was my original pick because he literally is the prototype for pro-style quarterback and would have been yet another first-rounder tutored by the QB whisperer himself. Will be interesting to see if I would change my tune and push Nick or Kellen into that group after watching them perform in the new offense this fall.

 

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Given the status of the 2019 recruiting class (nearly full) quick question on the 2020 class. Who would you say the top 5 recruits on the big board would be?

Interesting question. Not counting commits, I'd say five that stand out to me in the early going in state would be Zach Evansat the very top, big OL Chad Lindberg, Newton DE James Sylvester, Cibolo Steele CB Jaylon Jones, FB Austin WR Troy Omeire and North Forest WR Demond Demas stick out. Others include Southlake Carroll CB RJ Mickens, Duncanville S Chris Thompson and Trinity Christian CB Dwight McGlothern. Those are mine anyway but it's still insanely early. Remember, I'm not sure anyone knew the name Baylor Cupp outside of maybe Howell at this time a year ago, and very few were talking up Dylan Wright as a state top-10 talent.

 

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Curious on your super early pick on where Zachary Evans signs? I think he's one of the best backs to come out of Texas in a long while.

I'm going to go out on a real limb here and predict Texas A&M. How and why will the Aggies snap the North Shore drought? Because I get the feeling that this is something that Jimbo Fisher will make a personal crusade. I believe he knows that we're talking about the best RB the state has produced since Adrian Peterson, he probably reminds Fisher of some of the great backs he's coached at LSU, FSU and Auburn and he obviously knows how perfectly he fits into the offense. There's also the whole aspect of what it would mean to land the state's No. 1 player, the nation's best back and to land a superstar from that high school. Between Fisher and ace recruiter Jay Graham, I'm making the very early prediction that they somehow, someway get it done. Not going to be easy at all. In fact, it would probably be one of the biggest, most surprising 'gets' I've covered in over 20 years of doing this.

 

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Do the coaches use or have thought of using a camera on the QBs helmet in scrimmages to see what they see and work with their thought processes from the QBs perspective? 

No idea but I'll say this: I think Fisher is open to any and all innovative practices and teaching tools. That would strictly be a matter of preference for the head coach, but I get the feeling he's pretty confident that his method of teaching the position works fine as is. I'll ask around but haven't heard anything about it.

 

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Based on what you know/suspect about the new offense, what percentage running yards should we expect between the tackles versus outside?

I have no idea about percentages (maybe check FSU's numbers from the last few seasons but even then we're talking about year one, and a lot will depend on how well the guys can block it) but I will say we'll see more between the tackles than we have at any point since joining the conference, not counting QB runs by Johnny. I've heard the running game has been pretty impressive through camp and have talked to other college defensive coaches who say Fisher run schemes are always very difficult to stop.

 

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How much longer will Herman be the HC at tu?

The other question I really liked this week (for obvious reasons). It's a long but important answer, in my opinion. One certain to spark a lot of discussion.

While I'm hoping to see him stick around a while, I give it two years. As I've said many times over, I just haven't been very impressed (shockingly unimpressed actually) with his first year and a half at the helm in Austin. From his clumsy handling of press conferences ('pixie dust' and 'some' as two his better efforts) to the amateur-hour motivational tactics (burnt toast and runny eggs, pee tests, bat off the bus and, of course, the infamous sledgehammer) to the nipple twisting/taunting of an opposing player following a Texas Bowl win that pushed their record to a stellar 7-6 to losing several players to the NFL despite none being projected as first-round picks to being drug in to the Urban Meyer scandal to getting his teeth kicked in by Jimbo Fisher and the Aggies in-state during the 2019 recruiting cycle...yeah, I'd say it's been a less-than-stellar start to the Herman Era. Several of those slip-ups may very well have already tarnished his reputation on the 40 Acres, something the Longhorn big-wigs are surely not very fond of at all.

The highlights so far have been a top-5 class that was put together between coaching changes at OU and A&M during Herm's 'honeymoon' first season in Austin, some close losses and a bowl win over a Missouri team that didn't defeat a bowl-eligible foe all season. 

All of that combined with the pressure the Lincoln Riley is exerting from north of the Red River and what Fisher and the Aggies have done to win over high school coaches and recruits across the Lone Star State makes for what could be a do-or-die second season in Austin. As has been well-documented, Texas hasn't been relevant since 2009 (we're approaching a decade of futility and .500 football in Austin) and the truth of the matter is that they've been playing catch-up as it pertains to the Aggies since Justin Tucker's kick sailed through the uprights at Kyle Field to end the 2011 season and the Ags' Big 12 affiliation.

Plain and simple. The Horns - who have never in their history been as patient as their in-state rival - are playing from behind and everyone knows it, which gives Herman precious little margin for error. Kevin Sumlin came in at the perfect time, the Ags caught lightning in a bottle with Manziel and the move to the SEC, and the Ags passed the Horns by a wide, wide margin (in terms of visibility, popularity and relevance) during that two-year stretch. Texas seemed to have finally closed the gap a little bit last fall while Sumlin and the Aggies limped to the end of a six-year run, but the progress was short-lived and came to an abrupt end when Fisher arrived in College Station, assembled his staff and began raking in the blue-chips from Houston to Dallas to San Antonio.

Look, it's obvious that Herman has his hands full in Austin and there's plenty to worry about even with what is actually a very watered-down schedule, but I'd still say Texas' two biggest worries are Texas A&M (ever wondered why the Horns want to renew the rivalry as badly as they do?) and the lackluster (that's putting it kindly) conference their own arrogance helped to create. Catching the Aggies on the field and in the court of public perception are an absolute must, and most Longhorn insiders know if it doesn't happen this year it's probably not happening.

 

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Can you report how Cordarian Richardson is doing ?

He's fine. He's on campus and on the team. Just redshirting right now but looked very good during the summer workouts. Expect to see him out there this fall when the team is practicing. All good in terms of his eligibility and being officially on the squad if that's what you're asking.

 

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Which of the assistant coaches would be the most likely to be offered/accept a coordinator or head coach job if we have a good season? I trust Jimbo to hire stellar replacements, I'm curious to how mobile the staff will be under him. Saban hires new coordinators and coaches annually it seems.

Interesting question. I'd say Elko as a HC but that's still probably a few years of great success in Aggieland away. He definitely has head coach written all over him, IMO, but for him to get the kind of head job worth leaving a nearly $2MM/year gig in College Station for, he'll have to build a pretty nasty defense in Aggieland. I think eventually that happens but have no idea on the timeline. He'll be at A&M for a nice run and then become a head coach. As far as assistants rising to the coordinator ranks, there are veterans who have already 'been there, done that' and it's still very early for guys like Linguist and Robinson, so those were strong hires, as well. For the most part, this staff should have some real continuity and staying power.

 

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I was around you some in college when you first got started in this business, and I'm astonished at what you and TexAgs have created. Y'all are killing it, and my quality of life is better with all the coverage TexAgs provides.

Thank you so much for saying that brother! Really appreciate it. We kind of get the 'Evil Empire' treatment at times on social media and even by an underground contingent on this site who think they're quietly working behind the scenes to sabotage the hard work of a company built BY Aggies FOR Aggies, but I can sit here and honestly say we reached the point we're at today by doing things the right way. It's still more fun each and every day than it ever should be and we're only going to make it better. Thanks again.

 

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Jimbo mentioned this week that college football programs cannot get complacent in facilities and support. What are some things on the horizon you see Jimbo and Woodward adding to facilities and support to keep us on the cutting edge of things?

Someone asked me this earlier. I think continued development to the weight room and S&C stuff and maybe some improvements on the academic center side of things. I really need to ask that specifically and will. Follow up in the next Q&A.

 

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Not a question so much as a request that TA take Stewade off the leash again this season. Rudder Tower or Terror was the best thing ever.

Stew is always off the leash. He's pretty much got free reign. Yep, that Tower of Terror thing was nothing short of incredible.

 

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How is Devin Morris Progressing? I believe he was also heavily recruited by FSU.

As a redshirt freshman, he's still down on the depth chart. I've seen him make a couple of nice plays in practice thus far. He'll have to show something this fall, either on special teams or in practice, however, because they're bringing in three really good ones and there are some good ones in his class and the class above him (particularly Renfro and Chattman).

 

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When do you expect QB1 to be announced?

I'd say in a little less than a week...if Jimbo even announces one prior to the game.

 

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I never thought it was possible to have an entire DL have 1st round grades. How intimidated are you with the Clemson DL vs. our OL, who struggled last year and have to learn a new system.

It's a pretty daunting task, that's for sure. Ask Auburn and Jarrett Stidham (multiple NFL o-linemen and he was sacked 11 times last September). Going to take Fisher and Dickey calling an outstanding game, the Ags getting something going on the ground with Trayveon Williams to take pressure off of the QB and not let those gifted rushers pin their ears back and the A&M defense keeping the Aggies in it so they can stay within the game plan offensively. Finally, an other-worldly amount of poise from whoever gets the call at QB. In other words, a little of everything but, yes, the five dudes up front plus the tight ends are the key to all of it. Worth noting that Syracuse managed to beat them last season, Pitt the year before and NC State should have were it not for a missed chip shot. Fisher and his worst team at FSU did the same last year before the Tigers pulled away in the final eight minutes or so.

 

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I would expect a lot of two TE fronts to help block those guys. Will that ultimately limit our offensive play calling?

I'm not sure Fisher would view lining up with two tight ends capable of making big plays in the passing game a limiting factor. But, yes, I definitely think we'll see plenty of two tights against Clemson and throughout the season.

 

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After the dust settles, any fallout from the Urban Meyer situation? In Columbus or Austin?

I think the fallout in Austin is the simple fact that it's yet another bad look for Tom Herman, and I can assure you that Texas high school coaches, recruits and the parents of recruits are starting to take notice. Just not a very good reputation around the state and he's being met with quite a bit of skepticism. It has everything to do with his personality, delivery and, quite frankly, his arrogance around the folks I just mentioned. As for Urban, my guess is some kind of suspension and it'll be a little tougher for him to recruit (especially in far OOS places like Texas). He'll come out of it okay, I think.

 

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Christian Harris looks like a complete stud, but given he has no experience at inside backer, do you think they look for another inside linebacker in this class?

I'm not saying the Ags won't add one more linebacker in this class (Nick Jackson and Nakobe Dean are still in play, and the Ags could unearth another legit target or two along the way) but it will have nothing to do with specifically looking for a 'true inside LB' or Harris' lack of experience as a true LB. There are zero concerns there and I'm not sure there are many guys the Ags are more thrilled about having.

 

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Can you project where the other linebackers in the 2019 class will play? Inside vs Rover etc 

Hit this topic in part one.

 

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How do we beat Clemson?

They'll have to play inspired enough ball to carry the game into the fourth quarter and keep the crowd electric and engaged. Maybe a rough game out of Bryant and the true freshman Lawrence plays and struggles on the road in a hostile environment (he's so damned talented though). Don't let the Tiger d-line take over and do so by establishing the run and tight ends early. If they pull off the colossal upset, I think the biggest reason will be physical and mental toughness by the Ags, the Kyle Field crowd and Fisher/Elko's familiarity with coaching against Dabo and Venables.

 

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Who is your call for most likely "big fish" that Fisher reels in close to signing day? Go ahead and assume we still have a spot, as unlikely as that seems.

With that assumption, I'm going to say either Dean or Khris Bogle. Both are still longshots, don't get it twisted. But you asked.

 

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A simple "thank you" for doing these!

A simple "you're welcome" for enjoying them!

 

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How are running backs lining up after T Williams?

I'm telling you right now, Jashaun Corbin could be a really good one down the road. I think he'll play a key role this fall and emerge as legit offensive weapon for the Ags. He could be the Ags' version of Travis Etienne at Clemson. Vernon Jackson is starting to do some nice things as a bigger option, as well.

 

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Who is freshman surprise running back this season?

See above.

 

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Any context for us in regards to the Big Brother live feed shout out?

Not much since Haleigh is 'sequestered' while on the show or whatever. She's a friend of mine I met through some mutual connections. I'm really proud of her for stepping out there and going for it with the show and living in LA, etc. I think it was something about the Alabama/A&M game since apparently that dude she was talking to went to school there. The whole thing was pretty funny when I saw it on twitter.

 

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Had there been communication between a&m and Garrett Wilson? If so how often? Did the communication die out?

I'll just say this: I've heard he reached out, but I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about Wilson-to-A&M unless Urban Meyer loses his job. He's not going to Texas because Herman burned that bridge to ashes, so if he were looking for a new home in state, it would be with the Ags. If you're asking me if I think it comes to that, my answer is no.

 

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What kind of fluctuations do you expect with our commitments' ratings as they matriculate the season? Meaning, how many will move up in ratings (stars) or inconceivably drop. Could we be looking at a top 3 class moving some up?

Too tough to say but I predict Zach Calzada will make a strong move up, as will Kameron Brown and Dylan Wright and possibly Demani Richardson or Isaiah Spiller. A couple of uncommitted guys who will make a move are David Ugwoegbuand Jalen Wydermyer.

 

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I haven't followed 2020 recruiting all that closely so just how good is Zach Evans?

Unequivocally, the best this state has produced since Adrian Peterson.

 

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Does Coach Graham's history with putting RB's in the NFL play a big factor?

Absolutely. He's done an exceptional job in building a relationship with Evans so far, just as he did with Isaiah Spiller. If you really look at what he's been able to do in a very short period of time at the position, it's pretty remarkable.

 

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Who are the no doubt redshirts from 2018 class?

Tough one but I'll say James Foster, at least three of the four OL and maybe Montel Parker on offense. On D, maybe one of the still-raw DEs and that really could be it. Not many.

 

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Will the offense across the board be better in 2018? OL, QB, WR, RB

OL - Yes, QB - Yes, WR - Not yet, RB - TBD (Keith Ford made for a really nice 1-2 punch with Williams but the scheme will be so much more conducive to the backs having success. Probably better depth but not as strong of a 1-2 punch at the top)

 

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Why was there a Hell in "All Dogs Go to Heaven?" I mean if ALL dogs go to Heaven what's the point?

Great question. I haven't watched the movie so didn't even know a dog hell existed in it. I can't watch dog movies. They're always way too sad for me.

 

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Reading, watching and listening to all the camp coverage leads me to believe we are going to be better than the SEC prognosticators say we are. Is that just the nature of camp coverage (positive coverage) or are they a 7-8 win team? What's the story and who was the first girl you kissed?

I think a lot of it is the nature of camp coverage. They look about what I expected. I'm still torn between 7 and 8 with an "if they're healthy, they're good enough to beat most of the teams on the schedule (about 10 of them, anyway) if you were to isolate any single game" caveat. But probably a year away from breaking through. There will be some ups and downs this year, and I'll stick in the 7-8 range when I make my prediction a week from now.

First kiss? Wow, that's the most wheels off question I've had in a while. I think it was a girl Andrea (last name redacted so you goons don't go searching for her) in sixth grade. A year older, a cheerleader and had a twin sister. I thought I was REALLLLLY cool for a few weeks there before I got dumped.

 

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With so many guys interested and spots in high demand will we see a decrease in our guys taking late officials and wavering?

Yes. I don't think we'll see a lot of it but there will inevitably be a little of that. You know it's coming but the Fisher and the Aggies showed they can handle that last year with O'Neal and Brown. Hell, even Texas showed it with Coburn and Ingram. Plus, I believe the overwhelming majority of the commits will sign in December, which should really help matters.

 

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Who would you rather play for: Tom Herman, DJ Durkin, or Urban Meyer?

Meyer. He's not a very pleasant person but that's not even a legitimate question.

 

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Has Mack finally turned the corner?

I really believe he has. He's built a TREMENDOUS relationship with Elijah Robinson, and the assistant coach has broken through with him like neither of the two before him were able to. He's also a much better fit in the new scheme, one that will let him do some of the things he was able to do as a true freshman (shooting gaps, etc) before Chavis changed some things up. Daylon is in the best shape of his career, he's confident, happy and motivated. He has the confidence of the coaching staff, as well. I'm excited to see what he can do.

 

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Would you ever go on Big Brother? Someone has to keep the A&M-BB pipeline going, right?

Haha, no, I don't think I'd ever do a reality show that required me to live somewhere else and that would be overly invasive into my day-to-day life.

 

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What's your favorite movie, tv show, book, and band of all time? Thanks for your time Looch!

Okay, really quick: Movie - I'll have to think on that one because it doesn't just jump out...I kind of have one for each genre I think, TV Show - Sopranos, GOT or Seinfeld, Band - Red Hot Chili Peppers

 

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Are Aggie fans overly cautious this year about perceived team success or too optimistic and why?

I think most are being overly cautious. I don't sense too many who are overly optimistic. Realistic for this year and as hopeful as they've ever been in 2019 and beyond is how I'd describe most I interact with on the boards and in person.

 

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What unit will be deemed the surprise unit (positively) at the end of the year?

There's a chance it could end up being the offensive line but I'm still in 'believe it when I see it' mode. There's some optimism there with me as fall camp grinds on but I still have to see where the unit is by the end of September before 'buying.' For me, it might be running back. We all know what Williams has at the top but I think he'll be even better than expected (a breakout SEC star, IMO) and the guys behind him are going really surprise.

 

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The biggest complaint I've read from FSU fans (before they got salty over Jimbo leaving) was that they felt sometimes his offense was so complicated it was difficult for the team to execute without experienced playmakers. What do you think Jimbo will do differently given the youth on our roster?

Good question because it isn't an elementary offense (even though I was forced to tune out the bitter lot from Tallahassee long ago...they're in one hell of a state of denial over there and are literally pretending that they believe Willie T is an actual upgrade). He'll have those experienced playmakers soon enough, but I'd imagine that this fall the unit will fight through some growing pains. He'll try to lean on Williams, Ausbon and the tight ends if I had to guess, but the biggest factor is getting his QB up to speed as quickly as possible. The offense will only go as far as the guy under center and the ground game will take it.

 

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Do you know if Jimbo uses a test to determine a QBs ability to perform at a higher level? Something like the Wonderlic used in the NFL. If he doesn't, can you elaborate on why not?

Not sure that he uses anything like that and not sure how in the world you'd expect me to have so perfectly coincidentally and randomly asked him about that very specific teaching method so that I'd e able to 'elaborate on why not' for you!!! Jokes aside, I think his test is coaching the absolute you-know-what out of his guys at the position and testing their focus, want-to and mental/physical toughness every day in practice and meetings to see which of his guys rise to the top. He'll do that now during a QB competition just like he was doing it to his Heisman Trophy winning QB as a sophomore or his other first-round pupils even after they were experienced, proven veterans (and stars) in his system.

 

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How much more are we going to run the ball this year? It seems like our OLine will force a lot of running.

See above. But definitely a STRONG emphasis on the running game in year one under Fisher. Don't get it twisted, however, the Ags are going to throw the football and do some really nice things vertically. This isn't going to be Wisconsin or Alabama ground-and-pound or anything like that. Go look at the FSU offenses, even when they were young at QB.

 

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Game one starters along the OL?

I'll go with Green and Moore at tackle, Hocker and Sutherland at guard and McCoy at center (for game one).

 

In typical Looch fashion he spends more time and thought about the UT question than any other. It must really suck to be him. 

[Cairn Horn88 8264]

14 hours ago, Tex Pete said:

He’s a superstar in aggyland. Like, people would want to pose for pictures with him in public. Can you imagine seeing Geoff Ketchum in public and being impressed? Wanting a pic with him?! Hahahahahaha! 

Fuck Ketch and Looch. Peas in a douchey pod. 

[Neonmoon 38129]

5 hours ago, Fud said:

Anything on Okeke getting injured?

Is this real? Because their backups LBs are walk-ons

 

[Fud 9552]

20 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Is this real? Because their backups LBs are walk-ons

 

Someone posted on another board that there was scuttle that he tore his ACL, but I'm not on any of the aggie boards and I haven't seen it on twitter or on here yet

[Neonmoon 38129]

I bolder the walk ons 

First unit offense

LT…Dan Moore

LG… Jared Hocker

C…Erik McCoy

RG… Keaton Sutherland

RT…Carson Green

QB…Nick Starkel

TE… Jace Sternberger

RB…Trayveon Williams

WR…Jhamon Ausbon, Quartney Davis, Camron Buckley

Second unit offense

LT…Kellen Diesch

LG…Colton Prater

C…Ryan McCollum

RG… Connor Lanfear

RT…Colten Blanton

QB…Kellen Mond

TE…Trevor Wood

RB…Kwame Etwi

WR….Kendrick Rogers, Hezekiah Jones, Roshauud Paul

Third unit offense 

LT….Luke Matthews

LG…Grayson Reed

C…Barton Clement

RG… Justin Dworaczyk

RT…Riley Anderson

QB…Connor Blumrick

RB…Jacob Kibodi

TE…Ryan Renick

WR…Caleb Chapman, Jalen Preston, Andrew Boykin

First unit defense

DE…Kingsley Keke, Landis Durham

DT…Justin Madubuike, Daylon Mack

LB…Otaro Alaka, Tyrel Dodson

Rover…Buddy Johnson

CB…Charles Oliver, Debione Renfro

S…Donovan Wilson, Derrick Tucker

Second unit defense

DE…Tyree Johnson, Bobby Brown

DT…Mohamed Diallo, Jayden Peevy

LB…Riley Garner, Braden White

Rover..Buddy Johnson’s 

CB…Clifford Chattman, Roney Elam

S….Deshawn Capers-Smith, Keldrick Carper

Third unit defense

DE…Jeremiah Martin, Max Wright

DT…Landry Estes, TD Moton

LB…Kenneth Magee, Alex Zetler

CB….Myles Jones, Antonio Howard

S…Jordan Moore, Leon O’Neal

[Fud 9552]

20 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

I bolder the walk ons 

First unit offense

LT…Dan Moore

LG… Jared Hocker

C…Erik McCoy

RG… Keaton Sutherland

RT…Carson Green

QB…Nick Starkel

TE… Jace Sternberger

RB…Trayveon Williams

WR…Jhamon Ausbon, Quartney Davis, Camron Buckley

Second unit offense

LT…Kellen Diesch

LG…Colton Prater

C…Ryan McCollum

RG… Connor Lanfear

RT…Colten Blanton

QB…Kellen Mond

TE…Trevor Wood

RB…Kwame Etwi

WR….Kendrick Rogers, Hezekiah Jones, Roshauud Paul

Third unit offense 

LT….Luke Matthews

LG…Grayson Reed

C…Barton Clement

RG… Justin Dworaczyk

RT…Riley Anderson

QB…Connor Blumrick

RB…Jacob Kibodi

TE…Ryan Renick

WR…Caleb Chapman, Jalen Preston, Andrew Boykin

First unit defense

DE…Kingsley Keke, Landis Durham

DT…Justin Madubuike, Daylon Mack

LB…Otaro Alaka, Tyrel Dodson

Rover…Buddy Johnson

CB…Charles Oliver, Debione Renfro

S…Donovan Wilson, Derrick Tucker

Second unit defense

DE…Tyree Johnson, Bobby Brown

DT…Mohamed Diallo, Jayden Peevy

LB…Riley Garner, Braden White

Rover..Buddy Johnson’s 

CB…Clifford Chattman, Roney Elam

S….Deshawn Capers-Smith, Keldrick Carper

Third unit defense

DE…Jeremiah Martin, Max Wright

DT…Landry Estes, TD Moton

LB…Kenneth Magee, Alex Zetler

CB….Myles Jones, Antonio Howard

S…Jordan Moore, Leon O’Neal

Is this new? I don't see Okeke or Hines

[Machinator 32099]

21 minutes ago, Fud said:

Is this new? I don't see Okeke or Hines

I assume it's from this Friday writeup: https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/Article/Three-deep-changes-on-both-sides-of-the-ball-for-the-Aggies-120789231/

Edited August 18, 2018 by Machinator

[Neonmoon 38129]

28 minutes ago, Fud said:

Is this new? I don't see Okeke or Hines

Yes it’s new. No one is taking about what happened to Okeke or Hines 

[texasstrong12 4668]

46 minutes ago, Fud said:

Someone posted on another board that there was scuttle that he tore his ACL, but I'm not on any of the aggie boards and I haven't seen it on twitter or on here yet

if true they are down to 4 LBers (not including walkons). 

Yikes. 

[Elmer_Fudd 22221]

21 minutes ago, texasstrong12 said:

if true they are down to 4 LBers (not including walkons). 

Yikes. 

Well we can already pencil in Alaka getting hurt at some point.  Amazing Jimbo didn't grab a JUCO LB last cycle.

[Skyline 325]

1 hour ago, texasstrong12 said:

if true they are down to 4 LBers (not including walkons). 

Yikes. 

And don't they prefer a 4-3? 

 

[Gardner Barnes 1562]

It’s honestly pretty amazing that they can keep this info from getting out. That sinking ship does not leak at all.