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One Aggie's opinion of a potential move to the SEC:

Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:12 pm
Posted by SaltyAg
Austin, TX: on the frontline
Member since Jun 2010
41 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:12 pm
One of the most compelling reasons many Aggies desire a move to the SEC: night Games in Death Valley. I was a student at A&M from 1992-1996 (ish), the last four football seasons of the LSU/A&M series (’92-’95 seasons) and this was the most anticipated game on our schedule for myself and many of my buddies. Road trips to Baton Rouge were epic, and LSU fans coming to Kyle Field was always a damn good time (although some parts in the wee hours of the morning are a little foggy, you boys can drink a little…).

Generally speaking, most of us are smart enough to realize that a move to the SEC is a sink or swim proposition, the quality of the competition goes up several notches in your league, but the idea of playing games like the LSU games that I remember so fondly from my days in College Station on a weekly basis against the other SEC teams is a die-hard college football fans dream come true.

Hopefully our BOR can get this deal done, our program can continue the improvement under third year coach Sherman that many of us are cautiously optimistic is coming, and we can have many years of incredibly entertaining football in our future with y’all.

On a side note, I know some ‘Bama fans have a disdain for us about the whole coach fraud deal; all I will say about that is that he punished us worse than anyone in the history of our program. Hopefully Tidefans can find solace in that fact should we make the transition to your league.

Gig ‘Em!
Posted by Lithium
Member since Dec 2004
62187 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:13 pm to
I would love playing A&M every year again
Posted by ColdDuck
BR via da Parish
Member since Sep 2006
2776 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:15 pm to
If it happens... welcome to the SEC. I think LSU/A&M rivalry will quickly overcome the made up rivalry between LSU and ARk.
Posted by DvlsAdvocat
Your Mom's House, AL
Member since Jul 2007
24491 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:19 pm to
I've got no anger whatsoever over the Coach Fran deal...and never had any toward A&M in the matter anyway.
I'm all for A&M coming to the SEC, and have been posting some words of encouragement on Texags.com

Hope you guys make the best move you could possibly make, and stiffarm Texas on your way East!
Posted by Methuselah
On da Riva
Member since Jan 2005
23350 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:19 pm to
It seems like there is a lot of support for A&M to the SEC from both sides (at least from what I read on here). The only thing that seems to go agaisnt it is all the talk of Texas and the Texas state legislature.
Posted by The White Lobster
Member since Jul 2009
16764 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:23 pm to
quote:

On a side note, I know some ‘Bama fans have a disdain for us about the whole coach fraud deal; all I will say about that is that he punished us worse than anyone in the history of our program. Hopefully Tidefans can find solace in that fact should we make the transition to your league.

I never felt any disdain towards A&M directly because of Franchione. I did root against ya'll while he was there (except for that game against UT in the Cotton Bowl....I rooted for a tornado). I never rooted against ya'll before, and I haven't since.

Of course I did enjoy this immensely....

Posted by Duckie
Tippy Toe, Louisiana
Member since Apr 2010
24314 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:24 pm to
I think all LSU and SEC fans want TAMU. I could care less about UT, but I WANT TAMU. They just "fit."
Posted by tuck
Member since Oct 2007
12653 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:28 pm to
quote:


On a side note, I know some ‘Bama fans have a disdain for us about the whole coach fraud deal; all I will say about that is that he punished us worse than anyone in the history of our program. Hopefully Tidefans can find solace in that fact should we make the transition to your league.
On behalf of all Bama fans, we don't give a frick anymore. I have seen near unanimous support from Bama fans inviting aTm to the SEC.


On a side note, if you do come into the league, I can't wait to make fun of you weirdos.
Posted by Catman88
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Dec 2004
49125 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:31 pm to
I havent met an LSU fan that doesnt really miss that rivalry.
Posted by Smoke Green
Tianjin, Peoples Republic of China
Member since Apr 2005
4342 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:38 pm to
quote:

games that I remember so fondly from my days in College Station



it was my misfortune to make the '89 road trip to College Station. if i recall, part of the stadium was getting expanded then. i think the stadium has been expanded since as well?

anyway, most ag fans we met were great...some of the traditions are a little hokey but what the hey?

wouldn't mind a bit going back a bit.
Posted by BRLawyer
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Member since Sep 2004
354 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 2:51 pm to
SEC might get A & M and, possibly, Clemson, Florida State, Va Tech or Miami. Interesting.
I would definitely like to have A & M and Florida State in the conference.
Posted by LSU1860
West Louisiana
Member since Mar 2006
1271 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:04 pm to
Bring the Ags and leave Texas!
Posted by RhodeIslandRed
Adrift Off the Spanish Main
Member since Aug 2009
3175 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:19 pm to
Add Mizzou and Texas A&M to the West. N.C. State and Virginia Tech to the East. HELLOOOOO television revenues.
Posted by efrad
Member since Nov 2007
18651 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:20 pm to
I really want the Aggies and JUST the Aggies, but we're probably going to need someone to add to the East... I just don't know who I'd invite
Posted by TexasTiger89
Houston, TX
Member since Feb 2005
24416 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:24 pm to
The history between LSU and the Aggies goes back over a hundred years. LSU used to be Louisiana A & M by the way.
LINK

PS Thanks for the arse whipping in 1899.
This post was edited on 6/11/10 at 3:26 pm
Posted by SouGent
Sherman, TX
Member since Jul 2007
1967 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:31 pm to
I attended LSU in the early 70's and fondly remember the games with A&M. The Aggies never failed to put on a show when they came to town and I would love to see the rivalry renewed.

Any A&M fans visiting this board should ignore most of the comments by the Gumps. If your school joins the SEC, they will actually make you feel right at home in that they are much like their UT counterparts - always full of hot air and whine like little bitches when they lose.
Posted by bayoubengalfan1959
Texas
Member since Sep 2005
29 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:36 pm to
Love the Aggie games too. Most memorable in the early 80's as your band marched out of Tiger Stadium, LSU fans would stand on the ramps and clap as they went by. Pretty impressive. I hope you guys come - leave the Horns to their own.
Posted by BhamTigah
Lurker since Jan 2003
Member since Jan 2007
14243 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 3:39 pm to
quote:

I know some ‘Bama fans have a disdain for us about the whole coach fraud deal;


I think the rest of the conference wishes Fran was still at Bama moreso than Bama fans.
Posted by wadewilson
Member since Sep 2009
36674 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 4:35 pm to
Screw Texas, join the SEC. Your program will eventually surpass UTx.
Posted by TexTgrTed
Parker County, Texas
Member since Aug 2004
5830 posts
Posted on 6/11/10 at 4:39 pm to
I'm with you, brotha.

This is the moment of glory for aTm, hope your leadership won't let it slip away.

The Ags would be a great fit in the SEC, where there are already 3 ag-influenced schools (LSU, MSU, & Aub) with more needed.

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