Recruiting Forum: Official Texas A&M Pre-Game/Game Thread

#276
#276
If Hurd is under concussion protocol - that's that. Enough with the rumors. Get him ready for Bama.

As most know I am not one of the orange tinted glasses Butch is infallible guys. I 100% support him as our HC. I do not care for various aspects of his offense. However, if he slots the right players to play it, good to go. We all make mistakes and this is one IMO. Evan Berry should have been on offense. Another example of needing a playmaker that does incredible stuff with the ball in his hands. Evan does not do incredible stuff without the ball in his hands - he is average at best at safety and his upside is limited because he does not have the natural instincts. When he runs with the ball he instinctively knows how to probe with his hips swiveled forward so that he can accelerate through the gap. But they chose not to play him there. So now they may depend on Kelly to get tough yards because Kamara cannot physically pound it and Dobbs will be the D's primary focus. Kelly is tough and has added muscle. But we have no idea if he is a playmaker as they go against a tough opponent on the road in a critical SEC game. Let's all hope he is.

Now that Hurd is confirmed out, I am backtracking on my prediction of a W. Not saying our guys won't win, just saying I no longer have confidence they will. Hurd is a weapon Chavis would have to scheme against. Now - not so much. Some of our biggest wins have come when we were over matched on paper. But IMO it is all on the offensive scheme now. Shoop can probably implement a bend don't break D that holds aTm to 24-28 points. Don't know if Butch/Debord can or will open it up enough to beat that. aTm is a better team than either UF or UGA. They have some real playmakers on both sides of the ball. Time for AirDobbs to happen if it is ever going to. Need 50% of the plays being passes with Dobbs prepared to scramble/roll out and the read option actually being used. Time to ride JJ, Josh, P-Willy, Croom, Wolf, Smith and Byrd. Wide open, with Chavis having to defense the entire field.
 
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#277
#277
Hurd is indeed in concussion protocol. With JRM and DKJr out also, the question turns to TX A&M. If Garrett, RSJ/ Speedy Noil, and their left OT are out, or even half of that then it is all a wash.
 
#278
#278
matts42012 said:
Hurd is indeed in concussion protocol. With JRM and DKJr out also, the question turns to TX A&M. If Garrett, RSJ/ Speedy Noil, and their left OT are out, or even half of that then it is all a wash.
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That settles that.
 
#279
#279
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
 
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#280
#280
Go Fight Win said:
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
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I agree but I doubt A&m gets 31 points
 
#281
#281
Go Fight Win said:
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
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I have a feeling Byrd does something special tomorrow.
 
#283
#283
Vols4us said:
If Hurd is under concussion protocol - that's that. Enough with the rumors. Get him ready for Bama.

As most know I am not one of the orange tinted glasses Butch is infallible guys. I 100% support him as our HC. I do not care for various aspects of his offense. However, if he slots the right players to play it, good to go. We all make mistakes and this is one IMO. Evan Berry should have been on offense. Another example of needing a playmaker that does incredible stuff with the ball in his hands. Evan does not do incredible stuff without the ball in his hands - he is average at best at safety and his upside is limited because he does not have the natural instincts. When he runs with the ball he instinctively knows how to probe with his hips swiveled forward so that he can accelerate through the gap. But they chose not to play him there. So now they may depend on Kelly to get tough yards because Kamara cannot physically pound it and Dobbs will be the D's primary focus. Kelly is tough and has added muscle. But we have no idea if he is a playmaker as they go against a tough opponent on the road in a critical SEC game. Let's all hope he is.

Now that Hurd is confirmed out, I am backtracking on my prediction of a W. Not saying our guys won't win, just saying I no longer have confidence they will. Hurd is a weapon Chavis would have to scheme against. Now - not so much. Some of our biggest wins have come when we were over matched on paper. But IMO it is all on the offensive scheme now. Shoop can probably implement a bend don't break D that holds aTm to 24-28 points. Don't know if Butch/Debord can or will open it up enough to beat that. aTm is a better team than either UF or UGA. They have some real playmakers on both sides of the ball. Time for AirDobbs to happen if it is ever going to. Need 50% of the plays being passes with Dobbs prepared to scramble/roll out and the read option actually being used. Time to ride JJ, Josh, P-Willy, Croom, Wolf, Smith and Byrd. Wide open, with Chavis having to defense the entire field.
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I had to look at who made this post because I thought I had and didn't remember doing it. This is 100% how I feel.
 
#286
#286
Go Fight Win said:
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
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:popcorn:

LET US GO!!
 
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#288
#288
If we win the turnover battle, I think we win the game. Kamara has got to secure the ball since he's likely to have 20+ touches.

Receivers also can't get the drops early.
 
#289
#289
Go Fight Win said:
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
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Ok I'm convinced WGWTFA
 
#292
#292
Go Fight Win said:
It's been a LONG time since TN has had a BREAKOUT performance in the middle of the year to make the pundits say, "WHO IS THIS GUY???"

I have a good feeling that this week JOHN KELLY is going to be that guy for TN.

He makes his name this week, he solidifies it as legend next week.

VOLS 42 - A&M 31
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Same lets ride
 
#296
#296
This game as well as next week are going to tell me a lot about this coaching staff. Thus far under CBJ, we've played well, even better than most of us expected, when we've been underdogs and not so well when a favorite. We are the dog this week and probably next week as well. I think this staff has a different mindset and gets this team better prepared as a dog and gets conservative during the game trying to protect a lead. My hope is they have learned how to win the big games by staying aggressive with a lead, but CBJ seems to be very stubborn and sticks to that conservative nature. I really want to see this team play a solid 4 quarters, and let the chips fall where they may.

TN 51
TAM 45 2OT
 
#297
#297
Big151Orange said:
This game as well as next week are going to tell me a lot about this coaching staff. Thus far under CBJ, we've played well, even better than most of us expected, when we've been underdogs and not so well when a favorite. We are the dog this week and probably next week as well. I think this staff has a different mindset and gets this team better prepared as a dog and gets conservative during the game trying to protect a lead. My hope is they have learned how to win the big games by staying aggressive with a lead, but CBJ seems to be very stubborn and sticks to that conservative nature. I really want to see this team play a solid 4 quarters, and let the chips fall where they may.

TN 51
TAM 45 2OT
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It's not going to OT. I think the OL will win this one for us with Hurd out. Teams have a habit of elevating their play when a star is down. Hurd will be missed more as a receiver than a runner. IMO
 
#298
#298
Big151Orange said:
This game as well as next week are going to tell me a lot about this coaching staff. Thus far under CBJ, we've played well, even better than most of us expected, when we've been underdogs and not so well when a favorite. We are the dog this week and probably next week as well. I think this staff has a different mindset and gets this team better prepared as a dog and gets conservative during the game trying to protect a lead. My hope is they have learned how to win the big games by staying aggressive with a lead, but CBJ seems to be very stubborn and sticks to that conservative nature. I really want to see this team play a solid 4 quarters, and let the chips fall where they may.

TN 51
TAM 45 2OT
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Talk about nailbiter. Failed PAT or 2 point conversion on our 2nd OT possession assuming we had ball first. Then a 4th down stop or TO for the win. Would be another memorable win!
 
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