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Jay C. Upchurch

10/28/2006, 10:01 PM

ABC has announced the starting time for the Oklahoma at Texas A&M game next Saturday. The contest will begin at 7 p.m., the Aggies' Kyle Field. The network announced earlier this week that it would choose between 11 a.m., and 7 p.m., and has selected the latter.

OU SID

Scott D

10/28/2006, 10:13 PM

ooh, feature game.

sooneron

10/28/2006, 10:14 PM

nice

RacerX

10/28/2006, 10:15 PM

Lots of drunk aggies.

Scotty

10/28/2006, 10:25 PM

Lots of drunk aggies.

I think it would be better for us if we got the 11

OUAndy1807

10/28/2006, 10:28 PM

lots of drunk Andys

SoonerObsession

10/28/2006, 10:32 PM

I don't think the time matters at that place. They are hands down the loudest, most influential fans in the nation in my opinion. We are gonna have to play mistake free football.

OUAndy1807

10/28/2006, 10:33 PM

I don't think the time matters at that place. They are hands down the loudest, most influential fans in the nation in my opinion. We are gonna have to play mistake free football.

don't believe the hype.

Widescreen

10/28/2006, 10:48 PM

I think I'd prefer the 11am game given the venue. Oh well.

royalfan5

10/28/2006, 10:55 PM

crap, now I am going to have get up early and be all hungover and cold.

SoonerDood

10/28/2006, 10:57 PM

don't believe the hype.
why not? They save their Game of the Year for us.
2000- OU is clearly the better team, but barely escapes with a win.
2002- OU is clearly the better team, and loses to some Freshman backup QB.
2004- OU is clearly the better team, overcomes a 14-point defecit and wins on an incomplete Hail Mary as time runs out.
2006- OU is clearly the better team, but that hasn't mattered in recent history.
That being said, I think we'll win.

SpiderInMyPeanuts

10/28/2006, 11:02 PM

I have two for sale...contact me at -- [email protected]

boomersooner28

10/28/2006, 11:06 PM

Night game at Kyle.....interesting.

TJKDone

10/28/2006, 11:06 PM

Just win the damn game.

Hook'em

josh09

10/28/2006, 11:09 PM

reminds me too much of '02

and ill be there again, just like on that fateful night 4 years ago.

but hopefully with a different outcome :D

TexasIsOUsBtch

10/28/2006, 11:10 PM

I have two for sale...contact me at -- [email protected]
i emailed u... I'm VERY interested...

Aggie's Revenge

10/28/2006, 11:53 PM

Be glad its a 7pm game. That means you don't have to get up at 5am to drive in from your hotel room in Houston, Waco, or Huntsville. This way you can sleep in and get some quality tailgating in.

MiccoMacey

10/28/2006, 11:55 PM

don't believe the hype.

Dude,

Go to an A&M game. They are extremely loud THE ENTIRE GAME.

Everyone stands THE ENTIRE GAME.

I've been to some small-time games (ULALA in 2002) and a big-time game (OU in 2002). They are loud all the time.

Good teams can overcome the atmosphere (their home record isn't all that stellar as of late), but they can and will get crazy.

10/29/2006, 12:06 AM

Micco pimpin' da ags.:D

All I can say is, the Kyle experience is "unique."

Take that as you will.

AllAboutThe'O'

10/29/2006, 12:15 AM

Are you sure it's 7?
During the college football recap show on ESPN tonight, they aired the promo ad for Saturday night football next week, focusing on Va. Tech-Miami and UCLA-Cal.

MiccoMacey

10/29/2006, 12:28 AM

Micco pimpin' da ags.:D

All I can say is, the Kyle experience is "unique."

Take that as you will.

Man, that's one loud place.

And this from a guy who grew up watching wrestling matches in Gallaghar Hall back when they'd break fire codes and let people sit in the aisles and put chairs all the way up to the mat. That is without a doubt one of the top three loudest arenas in sports. Kyle Field is like that, but the convertible model.

GottaHavePride

10/29/2006, 01:47 AM

Dude,

Go to an A&M game. They are extremely loud THE ENTIRE GAME.

Everyone stands THE ENTIRE GAME.

I've been to some small-time games (ULALA in 2002) and a big-time game (OU in 2002). They are loud all the time.

Good teams can overcome the atmosphere (their home record isn't all that stellar as of late), but they can and will get crazy.

I've been to Kyle Field.

KSU fans are louder.

10/29/2006, 05:03 AM

Oh yeah, well I was at the (insert team vs. team here) game and those fans were the loudest of all.

My ears hurt for like three hours after the game.

TheHumanAlphabet

10/29/2006, 05:12 AM

I wonder if it will be a Liberace Gay "Maroon OuT"? Those cultist go crazy for maroon out's. I think they already had one this year, don't know if they can have more than one a season.

A-Hole Fran will have this game schemed! Stoops better come with his A game!!!

10/29/2006, 06:10 AM

Actually, I think NU is the official "Maroon Out" game.

http://maroonout.tamu.edu/

jrsooner

10/29/2006, 08:02 AM

For those here in Houston, or want to come here the Friday before:
Initial notice from the Houston OU Alumni Club

TEXAS A&M WEEKEND

BILLY SIMS, JASON WHITE AND STEVE OWENS WILL RETURN TO HOUSTON

Friday, November 3, Houston OU Pep Rally :
As part of the huge OU Pep Rally being held in the Galleria Area, Heisman Trophy Winners Billy Sims, Jason White and Steve Owens will be at SHUCKERS SPORTS BAR located in the Galleria Center on the third floor between the Westin Oaks Hotel and Neiman Marcus. The time will be 4 to 6 PM. This is a return engagement for the OU Greats who attended the Coaches Party last May. The trio will be signing the new edition of the OU Heisman Footballs. These will make great Holiday gifts. Unfortunately, at the Coaches Caravan in May there was not much time to spend with these Sooners. This will be a great opportunity to meet and visit with these OU greats. More info on Shuckers Specials will follow next week.

At 6 P.M. the Pep Rally will shift to the Water Wall Park located south of the William's Tower Building (formerly the Transco Building) in the Galleria. At the Park, the OU Band and Pep Squad will continue the Houston Victory Rally. Parking is free in any of the Galleria Parking Garages. More details will follow.

Update from Houston OU Alumni Club
Houston Sooners,

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Unfortunately, we must postpone the part of our Houston Pep Rally scheduled for Friday, November 3 that involved the three Heisman Winners at Shuckers Bar & Restaurant in the Galleria. Steve and Jason had an unexpected business commitment in Oklahoma City that keeps them from coming to Houston. They both are sorry to disappoint their Houston fans, but they have promised to reschedule their visit to Houston as soon as possible.
However, Billy Sims will be here in Houston and will participate in the Pep Rally with the OU Band and Pep Squad. The Pep Rally will take place at 6 PM in front of the Water Wall Fountain, located south of the Williams Tower (formerly Transco) in the Galleria. (Post Oak Blvd. and Hidalgo) A special opportunity is provided below:

SOONER FANTASY COMES TRUE!

AT THE HOUSTON A&M PEP RALLY, A FORTUNATE SOONER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME:
TO DIRECT THE "PRIDE OF OKLAHOMA" MARCHING BAND

THE OU CLUB OF HOUSTON AND THE OU BAND WILL AUCTION OFF THE OPPORTUNITY TO BECOME AN "HONORARY DRUM MAJOR " AND TO DIRECT "THE PRIDE OF OKLAHOMA" IN THE PLAYING OF BOOMER SOONER AND OKLAHOMA AT THE HOUSTON PEP RALLY ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3.

We have been informed that this is the first time the OU Band has ever made this offer. This special, once in a lifetime opportunity, would make an outstanding gift for the SPECIAL SOONER or the SOONER WHO HAS EVERYTHING. We can assure you that the winner will remember and cherish this moment. The best part is that your auction bid is not only a wonderful gift to yourself but a donation to benefit OU.

Auction Information & Rules
All proceeds of the auction will go to the OU Foundation to benefit The University of Oklahoma Band Program, with a small amount to both the OU Spirit Squad and the OU Club of Houston. The OU Band and the Houston OU Club will provide the winner with the following:
** Photos of the Occasion ** A letter acknowledging the Directing of the band and the role of "Honorary Drum Major". ** Special items commemorating the event from The OU Band. ** Nick Nicholson, a former Student Director of the Pride now living in Houston, will provide the winner with conducting instructions prior to the fulfillment of their dream. Nick also states that " There is no greater experience for any true Sooner then standing in front of and directing the Pride in Boomer Sooner. It makes the hair stand up on the back of your neck"

AUCTION RULES

1. Bidding will be by e-mail. In making a bid you must provide your name, phone number and e-mail address, as well as the bid.

2. Bids should be e-mailed to [email protected]

3. Bidding will begin immediately. We have a starting bid already of $250.00 (Bidding increments of at least $25)

4. Bidding will end at 6 PM on Tuesday, October 31. (This will give the winner plenty of time to inform his or her friends of the event)

5. Payment must be made by 6 PM on Wednesday, November 1.

6. Phone bids may be accepted from 5:30 PM to close of the auction on Tuesday. Phone number is: 713-334-0433. You may call the number at anytime for more information.

7. While I am not an e-bay, I will try and notify all bidding parties by e-mail of current high bid at least once each day. I will also send out a bidding update e-mail to the OU Community once per day until the auction ends.

Please note that this is the Traveling "Pride of Oklahoma Band" which is smaller then the Pride when in Oklahoma.

REMEMBER: THE PEP RALLY WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE WATER WALL FOUNTAIN, DIRECTLY SOUTH OF THE WILLIAMS TOWER, POST OAK and HIDALGO IN THE GALLERIA AREA ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 AT 6 PM.

Also, don't forget the Missouri Watch Party this Saturday at JILLIAN's. 11 AM Kickoff. As of this now, we still have seats left on the A&M bus to College Station. Please bid high. Its for a great cause. Beat Missouri!

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 08:38 AM

I've been to games at Kyle Field. I've been there for huge games, and they're loud, but not THAT loud.

I've also seen not so huge games where there are 15000k empty seats.

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 08:41 AM

9/2 The Citadel (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=5040) W 35-3 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=5040) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=376&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=5040) 9/9 Louisiana-Lafayette (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6737) W 51-7 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6737) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=377&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6737) 9/16 vs Army (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=137) Alamodome, San Antonio
W 28-24 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=137) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=381&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=137) 9/23 Louisiana Tech (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6738) W 45-14 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6738) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=384&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=6738) 9/30 Texas Tech (24) (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2145)* L 27-31 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2145) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=386&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2145) 10/7 @ Kansas (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2146)* W 21-18 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2146) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=387&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2146) 10/14 Missouri (19) (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2147)* Aggies CAN
W 25-19 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2147) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=393&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2147) 10/21 @ Oklahoma State (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2148)* W 34-33 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2148) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/schedule/photos.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/photo_gallery_cap.php?gallery=395&SID=MFB) http://www.aggieathletics.com/images/home/sm_pressrelease3.gif (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2148) 10/28 @ Baylor (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2149)* W 31-21 (http://www.aggieathletics.com/games.php?SID=MFB&SSID=2149)

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 10:03 AM

Are you sure it's 7?
During the college football recap show on ESPN tonight, they aired the promo ad for Saturday night football next week, focusing on Va. Tech-Miami and UCLA-Cal.

It is 7pm. It is a regional broadcast and ABC had not yet announced the Big 12 game.

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 10:09 AM

I wonder if Lee Corso and company make a visit. There is not a more attractive game going Saturday.

ESPN Saturday night game is Arkie and South Carolina. Game Day was in Columbia yesterday.

mrowl

10/29/2006, 10:13 AM

seems like a good setup for college gameday...

Scott D

10/29/2006, 10:14 AM

the two night games they're hyping in commercials now are

Cal v. UCLA (@ Berkeley)
Miami v. Va Tech (@ Thug U)

mrowl

10/29/2006, 10:21 AM

If UCLA would have won, they may have gone there. Now, probably not.

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 10:27 AM

And if ESPN wants to make some sort of statement, they will not go to Miami.

The key word here is "if".

10/29/2006, 10:28 AM

The only thing against it is they usually send their scouts out a week in advance to possible locations to check for stage setup, etc. They did not visit College Station last week.

But... the HAVE been here before, so who knows? I guess we'll find out later today.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 10:33 AM

More than likely Gameday will continue their SEC infatuation and be at the LSU/Tenn game. I just dont see them going to CS.

BillyBall

10/29/2006, 10:34 AM

Miami v. Va Tech (@ Thug U)

I realize we are referring to Miami when using the phrase "Thug U", but given the nature of Va Techs players... Va Tech = Thug U North?

mrowl

10/29/2006, 10:37 AM

damn aggies. hotels are full, and require 2 night stay.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 10:37 AM

Houston, Waco, and Huntsville will be your best bet.

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 10:38 AM

Man, that's one loud place.

And this from a guy who grew up watching wrestling matches in Gallaghar Hall back when they'd break fire codes and let people sit in the aisles and put chairs all the way up to the mat. That is without a doubt one of the top three loudest arenas in sports. Kyle Field is like that, but the convertible model.

I'll second that.

Stating the obvious. The best way to quiet things down is to take the lead and not let them back in the game.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 10:38 AM

Also only 6000 tickets left. Should be sold out by Monday from the looks of it.

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 10:46 AM

Also only 6000 tickets left. Should be sold out by Monday from the looks of it. if the fans are so rabid, why are there any tickets left the week of the game?

jrsooner

10/29/2006, 10:49 AM

if the fans are so rabid, why are there any tickets left the week of the game?They were all waiting to see if they could beat Baylor. :)

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 10:51 AM

damn aggies. hotels are full, and require 2 night stay.

I hear people have had some luck with the Ramada. There is also the Varsity Inn in Bryan. It is a bit of a dump, but a place to hang your hat at the end of the day.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 10:51 AM

Like OU doesnt have tickets left the week before the game. Every school has tickets left the week prior. Like I said they will be gone by Monday. What does it matter that there are tickets at the start of the week anyway?

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 10:54 AM

jrsooner

10/29/2006, 10:56 AM

OU has tickets available if the visiting team returns them.BTW...anyone know how long the waiting list/time is now for alumni to get season tickets?

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 10:58 AM

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 10:59 AM

Yeah and if your scalpers having 20 tickets prior to game time don't count. I see too many of them at OU games. But that is the nature of the beast for college games. I am not here to talk any smack though, just here to talk football.
oh, I see, the 6000 tickets you're counting are all in the hands of the scalpers, not the athletic department.

Scott D

10/29/2006, 11:00 AM

More than likely Gameday will continue their SEC infatuation and be at the LSU/Tenn game. I just dont see them going to CS.

that'd be my guess...the only thing that might rule it out is the fact that they were at the Tennessee game this past Saturday. We'll know by midweek.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 11:02 AM

Like I said, I am not here to talk smack. The tickets will be gone by Monday. No we haven't sold out every game this year. Our program has been in a rut. As I recall you guys were not selling out your games when Blake was there and you were struggling.

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 11:06 AM

so fran=blake? we should have no problem this weekend

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 11:09 AM

Nah I dont think he is as bad as Blake. I just question his "playing not to loose" strategy a la Tech game. Its going to be a tough game for both teams. It wont be a blow out on either side. It will come to TOP more than anything else.

NYaggie

10/29/2006, 11:18 AM

so fran=blake? we should have no problem this weekend

His point was, when you were having all those consective non-winning seasons (you should remember, it wasn't that long ago), you probably didn't haven't a game against a non-rival sold out weeks in advance. The Fran era has tried the patience of even the best of fans.

fadada1

10/29/2006, 11:19 AM

Our program has been in a rut.
no, you're program has been in a "fran".

and to think how bad you guys wanted fran.

;)

OUAndy1807

10/29/2006, 11:21 AM

His point was, when you were having all those consective non-winning seasons (you should remember, it wasn't that long ago), you probably didn't haven't a game against a non-rival sold out weeks in advance. The Fran era has tried the patience of even the best of fans.

it's weird. you guys keep trying to explain, and all I keep hearing is fran=blake.

NYaggie

10/29/2006, 11:22 AM

I don't see any person here defending Fran as a good coach, nor have they in a long time.

fadada1

10/29/2006, 11:27 AM

it's not that fran isn't a good coach, it's just that he...

never mind. he's not a good coach.

mrowl

10/29/2006, 11:29 AM

Houston, Waco, and Huntsville will be your best bet.

might as well keep driving home if I am staying in waco.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 11:30 AM

Yeah but you would miss out on the amazing Waco night life!

melbitoast

10/29/2006, 11:57 AM

More than likely Gameday will continue their SEC infatuation and be at the LSU/Tenn game. I just dont see them going to CS.

Unfortunately I have to agree with you on this one. As much as Herbstreit LOVES CS and the Dixie Chicken, he has a bigger hard-on for the SEC this year. Since most of us think w/ our d*ck before our stomach, they'll probably end up at LSU/Tenn game.

Go Vols, I hate Les Miles

GR8HornFan

10/29/2006, 12:04 PM

You guys put on a show like you did this weekend with Mizzu and you will win hands down. Glad to see Patrick busting through that line. We will handle your "Aggies" if you handle ours.

sooneron

10/29/2006, 12:10 PM

I must be missing something here. I didn't realize that one loss teams were considered "down" by atm standards and thus, equal to 3-8 Blake teams. This must be that aggy logic that I hear about so much. Face it, it's pathetic that a one loss team in texico has 6k spare tickets sitting around for what is usually a great game in pyle field. You ags have no excuse for this, so stop trying to come up with one.

trwxxa

10/29/2006, 12:11 PM

Unfortunately I have to agree with you on this one. As much as Herbstreit LOVES CS and the Dixie Chicken, he has a bigger hard-on for the SEC this year. Since most of us think w/ our d*ck before our stomach, they'll probably end up at LSU/Tenn game.

Go Vols, I hate Les Miles

But would ESPN promote a game that is more than likely to be televised on CBS? Has Gameday been to South Bend since the NBC contract?

Beware though. Boston College at Wake Forest. 7pm on ESPN2. Stranger things have happened.

NYaggie

10/29/2006, 12:13 PM

I didn't realize that one loss teams were considered "down" by atm standards and thus, equal to 3-8 Blake teams.

You haven't watched our team this year apparently.

sooneron

10/29/2006, 12:21 PM

You haven't watched our team this year apparently.
I have sparingly. I watched quite a bit of the misery game. Your team is improving. I know a lot of people will giggle about the baylor game, but they match up well with you guys and they scheme for it like our orange aggy.

Winning is winning.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 12:27 PM

Baylor had the possibility of being a very scary game for us. Their strengths hit our weakness, and our strengths hit their weaknesses. There was a possibilty of a combined 100 point game. I do admit we are improving, but I would rather have us win a few of our last games (Pokes and Mizzou) by a little more comfortable measure. Honestly 2nd place in the south is up for grabs. Too many weird things have happened in the big 12 this season to say otherwise.

Ash

10/29/2006, 12:29 PM

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 12:31 PM

"Aggie's Revenge"...is that similar to "Montezuma's revenge"?
LOL, thanks I really needed a good chuckle this morning!:D

No its more like a bad hangover.

Aggie's Revenge

10/29/2006, 02:43 PM

Great some dope posted a friggen 2005 link.

If anyone on this board wondered if I was a real Aggie, there ya go

NYaggie

10/29/2006, 02:54 PM

Looks like I missed the Game Day call. UCLA/ USC game. Go Bruins!

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=2209205

USC plays Stanford this week... :rolleyes:

sooneron

10/29/2006, 05:52 PM

Great some dope posted a friggen 2005 link.

If anyone on this board wondered if I was a real Aggie, there ya go
heh