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In all honesty, Strong had 4 defensive kids taken in the 1R of the draft last year. Hard to see why a defensive kid would pick A&M over UT. And the reverse could be said about an offensive player.

And another 6 weeks after that...

Me too. Have you been as disappointed with Ainge as GM as I have?

So the moral to this story is that aggy thought they were worth the same as Texas. Perhaps the greatest marketing company in the history of the world says, "umm, no aggy, you're not." So aggy tucks tail and runs. Sounds familiar. Gotcha...

Looch saying Texas? I believe him 100 times out of 100 over Ketch.

Lest we forget, it should have been my Horns getting pummeled by the '01 Canes. Freaking Chris Simms!

Too true. I'm betting on the gf.

Allow me to explain. Ucla is usc's little sister. Miss aggy is ole miss's little sister. Louisville is Kentucky's little sister. Etc. In Texas, it's more a case of the "special" little brother. Nike picks who it wants, Adidas picks up the scraps....

I would put them #2. And I wouldn't bet a nickel on who would win that game. Both incredible teams for sure. And I would root for your Huskers because they had one of my all time favorite coaches (along with Bobby Bowden).

All D1 schools can afford to pay their football and basketball players a stipend. It's not going to be a bidding war on players - if anything, it's going to be a set amount (believe me it will be modest or the greedy b%^|€€\s wouldn't approve it) going to each athlete. And as for the SHs, SFAs, and Lamars, it's not like they are competing for the same players as the Texas's and A&Ms anyway. Granted, girls soccer may not get the same benefits (except in Aggieland) but they also aren't bringing in any revenue. This is a capitalist society we live in, after all.

I'm sure. I have a feeling I'm not going be able to stomach you for a week or so after the game ðŸ˜

So again, you ASSume that I have no proof. Once again, I could give you concrete examples of several instances of major violations/cheating. Almost all of them involve an SEC school (3 different ones off hand come to mind). All come from either a coach, a booster involved, or a kid/family. I would NEVER put a kid's name on the internet nor snitch on a kid or his family. Again, none of my business. But you are correct - me saying it is true does not make it true. The fact that it happened makes it true. You can assume I have no proof all you want. But you know what they say about assuming...

A little off topic (and maybe already in here somewhere), but heard this a.m. that Buna's Tyler Edwards committed recently to Sam. Good get for the Kats!

For the record, I personally don't care what a recruit or his family gets. These kids are used in a multi-billion dollar industry under the guise of a free education. And then they are told which BS classes to take so they can stay eligible and we are hardly educating them. Personally, I think the rules are the rules and you should play by them but that's me. I would never report or judge a kid or his family because I'm not here to impose my morals or beliefs on them. If a school wants to pay them or their kid or get them a job, and they're cool with it, so be it. My name is Paul and that's between y'all.

UA throwing a lot of money into the market. Nike ultimately decides who they want to keep with their wallet. Only little sister schools have to go Adidas.

Would be a hell of a game. The '05 Horns, '04 & '05 Trojans were pretty good too. I think I would take the '01 Canes against anyone. If they woulda had an elite QB (and yes, I know Dorsey was a very good college QB), I would take them against anyone by A LOT.

Of course the SEC hasn't had that many violations. Thieves don't snitch on each other. They were dismayed at the lack of "decorum" on the Cam Newton fiasco. But ask any D1 coach where cheating is most rampant. I promise you virtually all of their answers will be the same. The 2002 infraction was for paying recruits? I didn't think so. When was A&M last competitive? Yeah, mid 90s...

I will admit I don't know what's going on with Strong but cheating does not fit his MO and if he is, he's not particularly good at it. I do know of 2 kids in particular who sat in Mack Brown's office and asked for "a deal." Both were told "best of luck, we're not interested." Both ended up at SEC schools.

Typical banter because history shows that's been the case...

No question about that. I think the honeymoon will be over next year. I am rooting for the guy even though I didn't like the hire because I truly believe he tries to do things the "right way." But he works for a pretty unpopular AD and a lame duck president. We also have a Longhorn football-crazy governor-elect who's about to blow up the BOR. He's gonna have to win and pretty quickly.

You know it's mutual :). My prayers are with you, your father and your family, brother.

Yes - hey teamfirst! How's it going bro!

I know you watch way more Rockets games than I do King so I will take your word for it. I have seen 4 this year (all on tv) I think. The ones I saw his d might be improved, but it definitely wasn't what I would call good. The thing that has bothered me with him is that being a poor defender hasn't been because of talent, it's effort. But I am glad he is playing better D. He certainly is more than capable of it.

"Those who forget history are doomed to repeat it.." Well, without the conference championships I guess...