Thanksgiving rivalry with A@M?

[Ashkill]

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/bohls/entries/2011/11/07/amoklahoma_foot.html?cxntfid=blogs_bohl_games

One more game in Texas for recruiting is a plus, But man I hate the Aggies.

[jumperstop]

Saxet would forever make fun of us...and the way I see it with aTm...**** em'

[Sooner5030]

no

Unless BYU/ND or some other national OOC game we can push to T-day. aTm...no thanks.

[SoonerMarkVA]

That is a seriously unappealing prospect. One of the benefits of TAMU leaving the XII is that we don't have to play TAMU.

If we do any regular schedule with an "ex", I hope it's Nebraska. Otherwise, forget it; lots of interesting OOC matchups to be had without wasting one on the likes of maroon aggy.

[LASooner]

If we're seriously considering an out of conference Thanksgiving game, it's retarded to think of adding anyone but Nebraska. Texas can throw away their tradition, but I want mine back.

[Sooner5030]

F UNL.

Never

[8timechamps]

Thanksgiving weekend is the traditional rivalry weekend for the SEC (Georgia/Georgia Tech, South Carolina/Clemson, etc). So, it would make sense from the A&M standpoint. It would also be a good chance for A&M to stick it to Texas. With all of that said, I don't think there is any benefit for OU. I wouldn't like it.

[tfoolry]

How can it get any better than Iowa State @ 11am on Thanksgiving weekend?

[Sooner5030]

How can it get any better than Iowa State @ 11am on Thanksgiving weekend?

Having a bye week to prepare for OSU or the BIG 12 CG!

[NCarolinaSooner]

I want a time machine so we can go back to playing Nebraska, throwing oranges on the field and then popping off to spend New Year's Eve in Miami. Loser goes to the Fiesta Bowl to be played sometime in December.

[Herr Scholz]

You guys can have them. Don't think it would help your SOS much though. They'll be fighting for bowl eligibility from here on out as an also ran in their new conference. Think Ole Miss, Miss St., Vandy or Kentucky. Consistent W and in Texas though.

[NormanPride]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss the bowl system. People just wanted to win and have fun. No computers, no MNC concerns... just fun bowl games against traditional rivals.

[SoonerMom2]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss the bowl system. People just wanted to win and have fun. No computers, no MNC concerns... just fun bowl games against traditional rivals.

I second that!

[badger]

Anyone else think this Texas A&M's ploy to convince UT to play them so that OU doesn't get another game in Texas to get Texas state recruits?

It's a crappy ploy that won't work, but a ploy nonetheless, methinks.

PS: They have 5 wins now, correct? Here's hoping they're this year's 5-7 south of the Red River. Texas can have their winning ways back temporarily if it shuts those darn :rcmad: up

[Herr Scholz]

I think A&M's recruiting may be already taking a hit in the state with their move. This is probably a move on their part to keep/recruit top Texas kids. Not sure how yet another loss (on top of the weekly beatdowns they'll be getting in the SEC) is going to help them though.

[8timechamps]

You guys can have them. Don't think it would help your SOS much though. They'll be fighting for bowl eligibility from here on out as an also ran in their new conference. Think Ole Miss, Miss St., Vandy or Kentucky. Consistent W and in Texas though.

Noooooo. We don't want them either. They're like the retarded cousin that also has Turrets syndrome...when they show up for the family Christmas party you feel sorry for them, but nobody really wants to be at the same table with them. Except that they are your cousin, not ours. :)

[sooneredaco]

No thanks! Good riddance!

[Herr Scholz]

Except that they are your cousin, not ours. :)
Thankfully not much longer. Can't wait for those cultists to leave.

[GreenSooner]

No thanks! This a very pathetic ploy on aTm's part.

And I hope that they don't link up with the Whorns again for forty years, so that two generations of Aggie dads will have to explain to their Aggie kids why their "War Hymn" is entirely focused on a school that they never play.

[soonervegas]

No interest....now Thanksgiving against the Huskers, yes please.

Think USC-ND type of rivarly

[OU GENO]

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/bohls/entries/2011/11/07/amoklahoma_foot.html?cxntfid=blogs_bohl_games

One more game in Texas for recruiting is a plus, But man I hate the Aggies.

Yes I am with you and beating a sec team is always great!

[sooneron]

No to the dead collie worshippers.

[stoops the eternal pimp]

I don't want to...pointless

[rekamrettuB]

Hell why not??? It be a great chance to thump an SEC team. :D

[gwydion]

I don't think Stoops would be interested in that matchup the week before we play little sister. I don't see it happening.

[NormanPride]

I'd rather play Rice. Better band.

[MsProudSooner]

I've been looking for a place to post this pic.....

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/385981_136406116464887_118031484969017_151423_3802 8555_n.jpg

[soonercoop1]

Surely not...

[tfoolry]

No interest....now Thanksgiving against the Huskers, yes please.

Think USC-ND type of rivarly

Looks like Iowa has Bugeaters locked in for Thanksgiving weekend Farmageddon.

[mdklatt]

No. Hell no. We already have enough pretend "rivalries" with aggies.

[NCarolinaSooner]

And at least two or even three games really mattered---they weren't just filler until the "Championship" game.........by cracky!

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss the bowl system. People just wanted to win and have fun. No computers, no MNC concerns... just fun bowl games against traditional rivals.

[badger]

I'd rather play Rice. Better band.

I agree. I'd love to have a halftime show make fun of us on an annual basis :D

[dennis580]

I am certainly in favor of this. The more games against Texas teams the better for recruiting. If this happens it would bump us up to 5 games with Texas teams(Texas, Texas A+M, TCU, Texas Tech, and Baylor).

Plus we would be playing a SEC team, and in this day, and age beating a SEC team carries a aweful lot of respect with the pollsters.

[PLaw]

http://www.statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/bohls/entries/2011/11/07/amoklahoma_foot.html?cxntfid=blogs_bohl_games

One more game in Texas for recruiting is a plus, But man I hate the Aggies.

No way - any Thanksgiving rivalry game can be with one school and no other - Nebbish. It is sacred to college football.

Boomer

[cleller]

No way - any Thanksgiving rivalry game can be with one school and no other - Nebbish. It is sacred to college football.

Boomer

Thanksgiving 1971 is one unforgettable day. We had gone to a big family gathering. I was 9 and wanted to hang with the men watching the game. These guys were MEN. Those types are all gone now.
As it ended up, my teenage girl cousins were driving the MEN crazy with their gushing over Jack Mildren, and were banished outside. I had to choose between girls and football. Dang, I wished I'd seen that game.

[Bourbon St Sooner]

Just what college football needs, another contrived rivalry. Just like Nebraska - Iowa or LSU - Arkansas. Great long time rivalries:rolleyes:

[Seamus]

I want a time machine so we can go back to playing Nebraska, throwing oranges on the field and then popping off to spend New Year's Eve in Miami. Loser goes to the Orange Bowl to kick the ever-loving **** out of them in a rematch.

Fixed that for you.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8tcxfQ3_bs

[WileyCoyote]

No way - any Thanksgiving rivalry game can be with one school and no other - Nebbish. It is sacred to college football.

Boomer

Absolutely. Has to be 1st on the candidate list for me. aTm ? Hell, they might forget to show up !!!