Why do kids go to A&M?

[TTURedRaider]

Now Im not actually trying to start a flame war. I just don't get it. Perhaps because of where my loyalties lie... But seriously I don't get why they still get good players to go there. Heck maybe I just can't right now because I've had a few...

I understand A&M has tradition and history as well as a loyal fanbase. But they haven't been good in a decade. I get that they can play the whole well Sherman coached in the NFL card. I get they can play that even though College Station isn't exactly an oasis that they are close to big cities.

I just don't see it.

[agmc27]

It's the tremendous amount of student body support, alumni support and "prima donna" treatment that the players get.

[chapfan2008]

Some of the best resources in the nation. Fan and alumni support. Pretty good new coach.

[DragonBand06]

As much as it hurts to say, the naiveity (sic) of the fans here is good and bad. You could call A&M fans stupid or guilty of low standards, but the fact that fans will show up no matter last season's record can draw some athletes.

[b756561]

"Now Im not actually trying to start a flame war. I just don't get it. Perhaps because of where my loyalties lie... But seriously I don't get why they still get good players to go there. Heck maybe I just can't right now because I've had a few...
I understand A&M has tradition and history as well as a loyal fanbase. But they haven't been good in a decade. I get that they can play the whole well Sherman coached in the NFL card. I get they can play that even though College Station isn't exactly an oasis that they are close to big cities."



I'm not an Aggie fan or a Texas Tech fan. Personnally I dislike both schools about the same, although I will admit you can get one of the best educations in the state at either university. But for a Red Raider to complain about College Station is a major belly-laugh. I've spent time in both cities and I subscribe to the theory that says the "best thing about Lubbock is seeing it in your rear-view mirror." http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif It gets COLD there during the winter. Brrrrrrr.

[stevefoxsc]

desperation, early offers, afraid you wont go any were else, kids wanting play time realizing going else where they wont get any.

[slorch]

to see if their talent can overcome A&M coaching?:D

[Dawg Fan]

desperation, early offers, afraid you wont go any were else, kids wanting play time realizing going else where they wont get any.

standard dumbas* response from fox.

[BDB]

standard dumbas* response from fox.

typical whining response from dawg

[TTURedRaider]

I'm not an Aggie fan or a Texas Tech fan. Personnally I dislike both schools about the same, although I will admit you can get one of the best educations in the state at either university. But for a Red Raider to complain about College Station is a major belly-laugh. I've spent time in both cities and I subscribe to the theory that says the "best thing about Lubbock is seeing it in your rear-view mirror." http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif It gets COLD there during the winter. Brrrrrrr.

Yeah but I always here people slam Lubbock like you just did in your post. But College Station like I said isn't an oasis. It's not any better a town but that seems to be glossed over. Why is that? I mean I realize it's near Austin and Houston. But that doesn't change the fact College Station isn't exactly Disney World.

[F18mustang]

Yeah but I always here people slam Lubbock like you just did in your post. But College Station like I said isn't an oasis. It's not any better a town but that seems to be glossed over. Why is that? I mean I realize it's near Austin and Houston. But that doesn't change the fact College Station isn't exactly Disney World.

Lubbock is a town where you actually gotta be here to realize its true beauty.

[TTURedRaider]

Lubbock is a town where you actually gotta be here to realize its true beauty.

This is true for most people. A lot of recruits who hear Lubbock suck come and like it because they realize they were lied to about it being like a ghost town in the desert. But then you got the other people... Like that Grambling kid who committed to A&M he said there was nothing to do in Lubbock so he commits to A&M? What can you do in College Station that you can't in Lubbock?

[Dawg Fan]

[QUOTE=elprezidente;1157367]typical whining response from dawg[/QUOT

I used to think you were higher on the food chain than fox:o

[BDB]

I used to think you were higher on the food chain than fox:o

i used to think you had input that actually could change someones point of view :o

[tayb]

I find it hilarious that anyone would consider Lubbock a step up from College Station. Not that either are "bad" places but I lose cell phone service driving to Lubbock. Yeah, it is that far away from civilization.

You don't have to to be winning to get recruits. How do you think programs are turned around? A prospective A&M athlete can be assured that regardless of how bad the football team is doing that stadium will be packed full of supporters who could care less. That is why someone might want to go to A&M. Oh yeah and they might get a half decent education along the way.

[Dawg Fan]

i used to think you had input that actually could change someones point of view :o

why would I want to change someones point of view? You know as well as I do that ain't happening here for either of us;)

[AHSeagles]

Now Im not actually trying to start a flame war. I just don't get it. Perhaps because of where my loyalties lie... But seriously I don't get why they still get good players to go there. Heck maybe I just can't right now because I've had a few...

I understand A&M has tradition and history as well as a loyal fanbase. But they haven't been good in a decade. I get that they can play the whole well Sherman coached in the NFL card. I get they can play that even though College Station isn't exactly an oasis that they are close to big cities.

I just don't see it.

Because College Station is green. Lubbock is a pretty crappy place with really not that much to do and nothing around. At least CS is within a close driving distance of something to do.

[BDB]

why would I want to change someones point of view? You know as well as I do that ain't happening here for either of us;)

sorry bout that, i thought the world was a little bigger then the usual posters on this website.

[F18mustang]

Because College Station is green. Lubbock is a pretty crappy place with really not that much to do and nothing around. At least CS is within a close driving distance of something to do.

Lubbock is a town where you actually gotta be here to realize its true beauty.

Thats exactly the kind of ignorance that feeds the stereotype. When was the last time you were actually in Lubbock? I guess you choose to live in Abilene because its "greener" than other places.

Lubbock is the hub of West Texas, we don't need to be in "driving distance" of another town to have fun. We have everything a big city has. We are in a world of our own and it is truly unique. Like I said, you gotta be here.....

[AHSeagles]

Thats exactly the kind of ignorance that feeds the stereotype. When was the last time you were actually in Lubbock? I guess you choose to live in Abilene because its "greener" than other places.

Lubbock is the hub of West Texas, we don't need to be in "driving distance" of another town to have fun. We have everything a big city has. We are in a world of our own and it is truly unique. Like I said, you gotta be here.....

I've been to Lubbock 7 times this school year. And no, Lubbock doesn't have everything a big city has. I'm from Abilene so I know what it's like to have fun without there being that many attractions as there would be in DFW, Austin, or Houston. I'm just pointing out that people that are used to that sort of thing would find Lubbock very, very boring.

[slorch]

Because College Station is green. Lubbock is a pretty crappy place with really not that much to do and nothing around. At least CS is within a close driving distance of something to do.

Lubbock is a great college town and it ain't like college kids want to drive in to Houston from B-CS every weekend for a night of fun. It's either a road trip for spring break, or stay around campus for most kids.

Been to both towns and I see how a kid could be happy at both.

West Texas is so different from the rest of the state, it either attracts folks or scares them away. personally, the prospect of not playing in sauna-like weather through October would be very attractive to me, as a player, but that's just me.

Comparing our crowds is just freaking nuts. have you seen any Tech games in lubbock in the past 2-3 years? It's a madhouse and the team loves it. Kyle field honestly just isn't that imposing any more, unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package...

Some of you folks bagging on the Tech crowd will be the same ones griping about how hostile it is towards visitors.

[AE 8008]

at least neither of you are in searcy

[F18mustang]

I've been to Lubbock 7 times this school year. And no, Lubbock doesn't have everything a big city has. I'm from Abilene so I know what it's like to have fun without there being that many attractions as there would be in DFW, Austin, or Houston. I'm just pointing out that people that are used to that sort of thing would find Lubbock very, very boring.

Exactly. Do you think that if you can have fun in Abilene (which isn't too far off from your view of Lubbock) that you can't in a giant college town in Lubbock? Lubbock is a very fun city and yes, outsiders would say it is boring but I guess they just come for sporting events....

[AHSeagles]

Lubbock is a great college town and it ain't like college kids want to drive in to Houston from B-CS every weekend for a night of fun. It's either a road trip for spring break, or stay around campus for most kids.

Been to both towns and I see how a kid could be happy at both.

West Texas is so different from the rest of the state, it either attracts folks or scares them away. personally, the prospect of not playing in sauna-like weather through October would be very attractive to me, as a player, but that's just me.

Comparing our crowds is just freaking nuts. have you seen any Tech games in lubbock in the past 2-3 years? It's a madhouse and the team loves it. Kyle field honestly just isn't that imposing any more, unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package...

Some of you folks bagging on the Tech crowd will be the same ones griping about how hostile it is towards visitors.

This.

[AHSeagles]

Exactly. Do you think that if you can have fun in Abilene (which isn't too far off from your view of Lubbock) that you can't in a giant college town in Lubbock? Lubbock is a very fun city and yes, outsiders would say it is boring but I guess they just come for sporting events....

Slorch just said it best. West Texas either attracts you or scares you. I don't personally hate Lubbock, just not my favorite place.

[F18mustang]

Slorch just said it best. West Texas either attracts you or scares you. I don't personally hate Lubbock, just not my favorite place.

So I guess it scares you? Because its certainly not attracting you...:p

[AHSeagles]

So I guess it scares you? Because its certainly not attracting you...:p

I love West Texas, but I'm not dying to spend my 4 years of college there.:D

[Dawg Fan]

Lubbock is a great college town and it ain't like college kids want to drive in to Houston from B-CS every weekend for a night of fun. It's either a road trip for spring break, or stay around campus for most kids.

Been to both towns and I see how a kid could be happy at both.

West Texas is so different from the rest of the state, it either attracts folks or scares them away. personally, the prospect of not playing in sauna-like weather through October would be very attractive to me, as a player, but that's just me.

Comparing our crowds is just freaking nuts. have you seen any Tech games in lubbock in the past 2-3 years? It's a madhouse and the team loves it. Kyle field honestly just isn't that imposing any more, unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package...

Some of you folks bagging on the Tech crowd will be the same ones griping about how hostile it is towards visitors.

pretty good post until you went stupid with saying this:

"unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package..."

completely unnecessary

[TTURedRaider]

Because College Station is green. Lubbock is a pretty crappy place with really not that much to do and nothing around. At least CS is within a close driving distance of something to do.

Lubbock isn't green?

http://techimpressions.net/082/tuition/images/schwartz_campus_000.jpg

http://www.texastech.edu/audit/images/campus.jpg

http://pics4.city-data.com/cpicc/cfiles10187.jpg

I've been to Lubbock 7 times this school year. And no, Lubbock doesn't have everything a big city has. I'm from Abilene so I know what it's like to have fun without there being that many attractions as there would be in DFW, Austin, or Houston. I'm just pointing out that people that are used to that sort of thing would find Lubbock very, very boring.

Im from just outside of Dallas and I prefer Lubbock to College Station.

[F18mustang]

Heres a post from raiderpower showing a campus tour.

Here is a new group of campus pics and shots from around the surrounding area that were taken during lunch today.

This group includes shots of North Overton, the Marsha Sharp Freeway, the pedestrian bridge near Jones AT&T Stadium, the Fuller Track and Field complex, the old location of Thompson/Gaston Hall, plus various other shots.

The freeway is close to completely opening from just west of Quaker Avenue to Avenue L. The have all the lane markings on the payment the entire stretch of that portion of the freeway.

North Overton -Ruby Tequila's (Sign said opens in 19 days, I think)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0042-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0057-2.jpg

North Overton -Glenna Goodacre Boulevard (Looking east)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0044-2.jpg

North Overton - The Suites
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0045-1.jpg

North Overton - Hotel & Conference Center
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0047-3.jpg

[F18mustang]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0053-1.jpg

Overton Hotel & Conference Center - From Jones AT&T Stadium Pedestrian Bridge
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0027-3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0029-1.jpg

Marsha Sharp Freeway - 4th Street Interchange
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0030-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v314/ttured/DSC_0031-2.jpg

...

[GoOwls]

pretty good post until you went stupid with saying this:

"unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package..."

completely unnecessary

Yep, maybe so, but it was pretty funny and damn accurate....:D

[Firebird]

Now Im not actually trying to start a flame war. I just don't get it. Perhaps because of where my loyalties lie... But seriously I don't get why they still get good players to go there. Heck maybe I just can't right now because I've had a few...

I understand A&M has tradition and history as well as a loyal fanbase. But they haven't been good in a decade. I get that they can play the whole well Sherman coached in the NFL card. I get they can play that even though College Station isn't exactly an oasis that they are close to big cities.

I just don't see it.

Lookls like someone is pissed about the Joeckel twins....lol.

[GoOwls]

As for the TT pics above.....I'm sorry....how long ago did the A-Bomb go off...:ninja:

It sure is fun to sit back and watch aggy and sand aggy have a pi**ing contest.......:D

BTW, it's 7:07 PM, and ou still sucks......;)

[F18mustang]

As for the TT pics above.....I'm sorry....how long ago did the A-Bomb go off...:ninja:

It sure is fun to sit back and watch aggy and sand aggy have a pi**ing contest.......:D

BTW, it's 7:07 PM, and ou still sucks......;)

Rly?

As far as football goes, at least we know we can piss farther than Texas, until next year, that is.

[GoOwls]

Rly?

As far as football goes, at least we know we can piss farther than Texas, until next year, that is.

Don't let that west Texas wind blow your skirt up.......I wuz just joshin'....:D

[F18mustang]

Don't let that west Texas wind blow your skirt up.......I wuz just joshin'....:D

;)

[yankee]

outside of texas, no team (in the big 12) can really brag about their town and rag on the others...

[TTURedRaider]

Lookls like someone is pissed about the Joeckel twins....lol.

Im pissed anytime a legacy doesn't go to Tech. Im pissed Cam Feldt is going to Arkansas when his daddy played at Tech with the Joeckel's dad. Hell... Im still pissed we didn't recruit Brian Urlacher.

As for the TT pics above.....I'm sorry....how long ago did the A-Bomb go off...:ninja:

It sure is fun to sit back and watch aggy and sand aggy have a pi**ing contest.......:D

BTW, it's 7:07 PM, and ou still sucks......;)

Im from Garland myself. Lubbock is looking a lot better. The whole Overton area looks completely different from when I went out to school there.

outside of texas, no team (in the big 12) can really brag about their town and rag on the others...

I'd agree with this. Which is why I don't understand how Aggies feel they can rag on Lubbock. Which is why I keep asking why College Station is so much better than Lubbock? AHSEagles said it was because Lubbock isn't green. Which is just Aggie propaganda.

[AHSeagles]

Im pissed anytime a legacy doesn't go to Tech. Im pissed Cam Feldt is going to Arkansas when his daddy played at Tech with the Joeckel's dad. Hell... Im still pissed we didn't recruit Brian Urlacher.



Im from Garland myself. Lubbock is looking a lot better. The whole Overton area looks completely different from when I went out to school there.



I'd agree with this. Which is why I don't understand how Aggies feel they can rag on Lubbock. Which is why I keep asking why College Station is so much better than Lubbock? AHSEagles said it was because Lubbock isn't green. Which is just Aggie propaganda.

I didn't know I qualified as Aggie propoganda?!?:D Besides stating that the Hill Country is greener than West Texas isn't propoganda... it's a fact. Also I was being sarcastic that the color (or lack there of) of the environment is really going to sway recruits one way or another.

[Aggies2009]

To answer the question, A&M sends plenty to the pros, has great academics (yes, there are quite a few who are concerned about it), has great fan support, great facilities, a nice stadium, etc.

[Dawg Fan]

Yep, maybe so, but it was pretty funny and damn accurate....:D

no it was stupid and being an adult I would think you could avoid the 12 year old crap.....

[F18mustang]

To answer the question, A&M sends plenty to the pros, has great academics (yes, there are quite a few who are concerned about it), has great fan support, great facilities, a nice stadium, etc.

Don't we all.......

[Aggies2009]

no it was stupid and being an adult i would think you could avoid the 12 year old crap.....


Wrong! :D :D

[Dawg Fan]

I live in Midland and my oldest goes to Tech. Say what you want but West Texas is about as ugly as it gets. You can put lipstick on a pig but........

That being said the reason I love West Texas is because of the outstanding people I know and have met while I have lived here the last 16 years. The hill country is beautiful but the humidity sucks and the bird sized mosquitoes aren't very enjoyable. If I had my choice though I would live where there are trees and water. JMO

[b756561]

Yeah but I always here people slam Lubbock like you just did in your post. But College Station like I said isn't an oasis. It's not any better a town but that seems to be glossed over. Why is that? I mean I realize it's near Austin and Houston. But that doesn't change the fact College Station isn't exactly Disney World.

I didn't slam Lubbock, I told the truth about it. I've been in both cities during the winter and there is no doubt, Lubbock gets colder. With the wind whipping through, I liked to have froze my you know what off. I don't like cold. I lived in Chicago for a total of 3 months, all during the blizzard of '70-'71. Chicago is a great town, plenty to do, wonderful people, but again, I almost froze to death. Like Lubbock, the only way I want to see Chicago in the winter is in my rear-view mirrow. Tech is one of the 5 or 6 best schools in the state. Lubbock is a wonderful town that offers it's residents many exciting and fun things to do. However no matter whether you accuse me of slamming Lubbock or not, if you are truthful you will admit, it gets COLD there. That was all I was trying to say. http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon7.gif

[slorch]

pretty good post until you went stupid with saying this:

"unless you're trying to kidnap a dog or protect your package..."

completely unnecessary

what else exciting has happened there lately?

Arkansas State and Miami fans would probably say they like B-CS...

[yankee]

Don't we all.......

no. you're going to tech. that means you're stupid. and you're going to be a pizza boy. ****in' a.

[F18mustang]

I live in Midland and my oldest goes to Tech. Say what you want but West Texas is about as ugly as it gets. You can put lipstick on a pig but........

That being said the reason I love West Texas is because of the outstanding people I know and have met while I have lived here the last 16 years. The hill country is beautiful but the humidity sucks and the bird sized mosquitoes aren't very enjoyable. If I had my choice though I would live where there are trees and water. JMO

I lived in Midland for 11 years and I can truly say I'm a true West Texan and I would oddly rather live no where else.

[Aggies2009]

no. you're going to tech. that means you're stupid. and you're going to be a pizza boy. ****in' a.
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_IVI5W8Eg3Gs/SI8lYL-M6jI/AAAAAAAAABE/hJEyACF7rNQ/s320/YouMad.jpg

[F18mustang]

[AGGY2009]no. you're going to tech. that means you're stupid. and you're going to be a pizza boy. ****in' a.[AGGY2009/]

fify

[Aggies2009]

what else exciting has happened there lately?

Arkansas State and Miami fans would probably say they like B-CS...

Funny, what you speak of happened like 2 years ago, and you call that "lately"? Nice job there, buddy! :rolleyes:

[slorch]

no it was stupid and being an adult I would think you could avoid the 12 year old crap.....

12 year olds paraded on national television clutching their nuts?:eek:

[Aggies2009]

fify

Well, other than messing up the syntax, you got it. :D

[slorch]

Funny, what you speak of happened like 2 years ago, and you call that "lately"? Nice job there, buddy! :rolleyes:

and that's how bad Aggie football has been.

Thanks for completing the thought...;)

[Aggies2009]

12 year olds paraded on national television clutching their nuts?:eek:

Shoulda known you wouldn't be able to comprehend what he was saying.

[yankee]

fify

lolz

[Aggies2009]

and that's how bad Aggie football has been.

Thanks for completing the thought...;)

Wow. I guess when you directly contradict yourself and get called on it, you have to resort to stupid banter....

[F18mustang]

Well, other than messing up the syntax, you got it. :D

Don't get too giddy bud, it's one of your many stereotypes too.

[Aggies2009]

Don't get too giddy bud, it's one of your many stereotypes too.

Huh? lol I'm glad I got under his skin that much that he felt the need to throw that little tantrum... Sue me.

[yankee]

Huh? lol I'm glad I got under his skin that much that he felt the need to throw that little tantrum... Sue me.

huh? tantrum?


i guess you missed the joke. f18 didn't.

[F18mustang]

Huh? lol I'm glad I got under his skin that much that he felt the need to throw that little tantrum... Sue me.

I think like the feeling is mutual for this particular aggy/ou fight.

[Aggies2009]

huh? tantrum?


i guess you missed the joke. f18 didn't.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFgXF0a_Yw4&feature=related :D

[F18mustang]

huh? tantrum?


i guess you missed the joke. f18 didn't.

ha

[F18mustang]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFgXF0a_Yw4&feature=related :D

uhhh, ok.

[slorch]

Wow. I guess when you directly contradict yourself and get called on it, you have to resort to stupid banter....

what contradiction?

oh yeah this weekend-
Pizza Boys take the baseball series 2-1 from the Ags as well.

[Dawg Fan]

what else exciting has happened there lately?

Arkansas State and Miami fans would probably say they like B-CS...

sorry but that was weak.......

[Aggies2009]

what contradiction?

oh yeah this weekend-
Pizza Boys take the baseball series 2-1 from the Ags as well.


Yep, more pathetic banter. Thanks for proving my point. :notworthy

[Dawg Fan]

what contradiction?

oh yeah this weekend-
Pizza Boys take the baseball series 2-1 from the Ags as well.
Tech did a good job, be interesting to see where they are when the season ends......

[Aggies2009]

Tech did a good job, be interesting to see where they are when the season ends......

Same with basketball haha Did they even make the NIT? Oh, and it's hilarious they're claiming they're better at basketball when A&M beat them on their own court lmao. I guess when you're desperate.

[slorch]

Tech did a good job, be interesting to see where they are when the season ends......

true enough.

for the weekend, though...;):D

[slorch]

Yep, more pathetic banter. Thanks for proving my point. :notworthy

beating Aggies = pathetic?

I agree.

i will cease and desist.

[Aggies2009]

beating Aggies = pathetic?

I agree.

i will cease and desist.

Still doesn't get it. Who didn't see THAT coming? :D

[Dawg Fan]

true enough.

for the weekend, though...;):D


I would like to see them get some consistency. They have good players but seem to struggle at building momentum. I have watched them many times and don't understand why they don't have a better record.

[slorch]

sorry but that was weak.......

so what exactly has been the biggest news to come out of Kyle Field in the past 2 years? I guess there was the UT game...

besides that?

[slorch]

I would like to see them get some consistency. They have good players but seem to struggle at building momentum. I have watched them many times and don't understand why they don't have a better record.

I did the same thing through hoops season. We had a squad that beat Kansas, A&M in the Conf tourney and pushed Mizzou pretty hard... and we weren't even .500 in Big XII hoops play...:mad:

Baseball has been the same way, i agree.

[Dawg Fan]

I did the same thing through hoops season. We had a squad that beat Kansas, A&M in the Conf tourney and pushed Mizzou pretty hard... and we weren't even .500 in Big XII hoops play...:mad:

Baseball has been the same way, i agree.

I am not a Knight fan and I would like to see a more aggressive baseball coach here to get the players fired up

[Dawg Fan]

I did the same thing through hoops season. We had a squad that beat Kansas, A&M in the Conf tourney and pushed Mizzou pretty hard... and we weren't even .500 in Big XII hoops play...:mad:

Baseball has been the same way, i agree.

I am not a Knight fan and I would like to see a more aggressive baseball coach here to get the players fired up

[BDB]

i love how, no matter what time of the year, tcehlahoma zerou and the stupid sips can all join together and laugh at how far aggy has their heads shoved up their..... sand..... :laugh

thanks for the laughs. :notworthy

[Aggies2009]

i love how, no matter what time of the year, tcehlahoma zerou and the stupid sips can all join together and laugh at how far aggy has their heads shoved up their..... sand..... :laugh

thanks for the laughs. :notworthy

Joke's on you for reasons I've stated countless times. YOu can laugh me all the way to the bank, esse.

[F18mustang]

i love how, no matter what time of the year, tcehlahoma zerou and the stupid sips can all join together and laugh at how far aggy has their heads shoved up their..... Sand..... :laugh

thanks for the laughs. :notworthy

+1

[yankee]

i love how, no matter what time of the year, tcehlahoma zerou and the stupid sips can all join together and laugh at how far aggy has their heads shoved up their..... sand..... :laugh

thanks for the laughs. :notworthy

haha so true.

[stevefoxsc]

standard dumbas* response from fox.

actually read the response moron.

How many kids that went to A&M based on early offers

How many kids that went to A&M went because they wanted play time. You know hearing about solid talent going to other schools to receive 0 play time.

How many kids went there based on desperation and worried offers wouldn't come out else where.

nothing negative, all legitimate and actual reasons.


Wait whats that? Speak up dawg, your voice got all muffled from your head being so far up your ***.

[TTURedRaider]

To answer the question, A&M sends plenty to the pros, has great academics (yes, there are quite a few who are concerned about it), has great fan support, great facilities, a nice stadium, etc.

Who did A&M send to the pros say last year and the year before it? Great academics? O come on. Some football players care about that but not all. Each university has the easy degree that athletes go for.... A&M is no different. Plenty of other places have great fan support, great facilities, and a nice stadium.

no. you're going to tech. that means you're stupid. and you're going to be a pizza boy. ****in' a.

My dad went to Texas... He gets my pizza for me and brings it home.

I didn't slam Lubbock, I told the truth about it. I've been in both cities during the winter and there is no doubt, Lubbock gets colder. With the wind whipping through, I liked to have froze my you know what off. I don't like cold. I lived in Chicago for a total of 3 months, all during the blizzard of '70-'71. Chicago is a great town, plenty to do, wonderful people, but again, I almost froze to death. Like Lubbock, the only way I want to see Chicago in the winter is in my rear-view mirrow. Tech is one of the 5 or 6 best schools in the state. Lubbock is a wonderful town that offers it's residents many exciting and fun things to do. However no matter whether you accuse me of slamming Lubbock or not, if you are truthful you will admit, it gets COLD there. That was all I was trying to say. http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon7.gif

Man up! It gets cold but not for that long. Sure it has wind but you get used to it. I've waited outside in the snow and wind for basketball games. It isn't that hard. If people were going to school for climate there are plenty of better choices than say Texas A&M... any school in California, Arizona, Florida, or Hawaii leap to mind.

Same with basketball haha Did they even make the NIT? Oh, and it's hilarious they're claiming they're better at basketball when A&M beat them on their own court lmao. I guess when you're desperate.

Tech owns the all-time series vs A&M in basketball. Has more NCAA tournament bids... and maybe more conference titles. Im sorry but when did A&M basketball become the likes of UCLA, Kentucky, UNC, and Duke?

[Aggies2009]

Who did A&M send to the pros say last year and the year before it? Great academics? O come on. Some football players care about that but not all. Each university has the easy degree that athletes go for.... A&M is no different. Plenty of other places have great fan support, great facilities, and a nice stadium.


Tech owns the all-time series vs A&M in basketball. Has more NCAA tournament bids... and maybe more conference titles. Im sorry but when did A&M basketball become the likes of UCLA, Kentucky, UNC, and Duke?

Recently there haven't been as many, but there have been many over the years. Martellus Bennet, anyone? Melvin Bullitt for example is shining. Terrance Murphy before his neck injury. Reggie McNeal. Jason Carter. Johnny Jolly. And further back are the likes of Shane Lechler, Dat Nguyen, etc. Sure, they had one year where they had nobody (under Fran's leadership)... And now a pro-style coach and OC will help.

And yeah, there are easy majors that most take... But I know quite a few who are engineering majors. And yeah, other places have the stuff too. So let me ask you: Why do people go to Tech? Or anywhere, for that matter? Different recruits have different reasons. Some like location. Some like the coaching style or philosophy. Some like the idea of immediate playing time. In some cases, they are legacies (Jeff Fuller, for example). Some like the facilities. Some have no other offers. Some want to go just because it isn't Texas (I know that's the reason that Malcolm Kelly went to OU...) Some go because they want to be a part of ressurecting it (Acie Law went because he wanted to help build a program, not go to an already established one... I know he's basketball, but I'm sure there are some football players thinking it). It just depends. Why do people go to Tech? For the same reasons.

And I didn't say we're with the likes of UCLA, Duke, Kentucky, etc. But in the past 4 years, we've been to 4 NCAA tourneys and won 5 games. Tech has done nothing of the sort. It's kinda the inverse of football (except we've actually won Big XII and SWC championships in football). We used to be really good but Tech has been better recently. In basketball Tech may have been good but now A&M is better. I mean, if you're going to live by that philosophy, I can say A&M leads the all-time series with Tech in football, has won a Big XII title and many SWCs while Tech has like split one once.

[GoOwls]

no it was stupid and being an adult I would think you could avoid the 12 year old crap.....

Sorry, 12 year old crap can be funny.....don't take it so personal...deep breath now....that's better....;)

[GoOwls]

Wrong! :D :D

Thank you for recognizing my basic charachter flaw.....;)

[b756561]

Man up! It gets cold but not for that long. Sure it has wind but you get used to it. I've waited outside in the snow and wind for basketball games. It isn't that hard. If people were going to school for climate there are plenty of better choices than say Texas A&M... any school in California, Arizona, Florida, or Hawaii leap to mind.


TTURedRaider
I don't want to man up. I'm old enough to know what I like and what I don't like and I don't like cold. And that "not for long" crap really blows. Any length of time in cold weather is too long for me. But you are right about the better choices. I received my high school degree from St. Louis High School in Honolulu and spent my first two years of college at the University of Hawaii-Manoa Campus. You see, I do like the warmer climates. http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon6.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon6.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon10.gif http://www.5atexasfootball.com/forum/vB/images/icons/icon6.gif

[DrEdward]

One doesn't need a "big city" to find stuff to do during college. Some of us prefer smaller college towns and the universities they host to the large urban universities. (I've done both.)



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[Firebird]

It never rains mud in College Station and the streetlights never came on because of a dust storm. Game, set, match.

[pied]

One doesn't need a "big city" to find stuff to do during college. Some of us prefer smaller college towns and the universities they host to the large urban universities. (I've done both.)



I went to school in Austin. Many people think it's one of the best college towns. I don't disagree, but I would tell you 75% of the time on the weekends I was at a party at friends' houses or at a bar/club that could be at any college town in the country. Somewhat, not totally over rated in my opinion.

[Dawg Fan]

actually read the response moron.

How many kids that went to A&M based on early offers

How many kids that went to A&M went because they wanted play time. You know hearing about solid talent going to other schools to receive 0 play time.

How many kids went there based on desperation and worried offers wouldn't come out else where.

nothing negative, all legitimate and actual reasons.


Wait whats that? Speak up dawg, your voice got all muffled from your head being so far up your ***.

I hate having a battle of wits with an unarmed man.....your post was BS and nothing more and everyone knows it

[Dawg Fan]

Sorry, 12 year old crap can be funny.....don't take it so personal...deep breath now....that's better....;)

It is my own fault. This is a high school football website after all. I just wish there was a site to discuss college and pro sports without the juvenile stupidity. Sometimes it would be nice to see a thread that was about A & M, UT, Tech and OU without all the sophomoric responses and attempts at failed humor.:(

[BDB]

It is my own fault. This is a high school football website after all. I just wish there was a site to discuss college and pro sports without the juvenile stupidity. Sometimes it would be nice to see a thread that was about A & M, UT, Tech and OU without all the sophomoric responses and attempts at failed humor.:(

http://parentinguru.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/crying-baby.jpg

[DrEdward]

I went to school in Austin. Many people think it's one of the best college towns. I don't disagree, but I would tell you 75% of the time on the weekends I was at a party at friends' houses or at a bar/club that could be at any college town in the country. Somewhat, not totally over rated in my opinion.

Nothing against the UT exeprience; although Austin is simply way too crowded for my tastes and has gotten far more so over the past two decades. As significant a factor as UT is in Austin, there is still a large city there with loads of other activities going on. Somehow state government comes to mind. That's why I have never thought of Austin as a "college town." Clearly the area immediately around the university has many characteristics, but just not the same as a town where the university is the identity of the town. There are few cities in the country that have more colleges and universities in them than does the Boston/Cambridge duo. You can't walk down the street without falling over a different student body (sorry for the pun), but I am not real sure that many folks think of Boston as a college town. But compare those cities to places like Chapel Hill, N.C. or Oxford, MS. True, the scale of the places is much smaller, but the dominance of the local university is correspondingly greater. Again, however, nothing against Austin per se. But along the same lines, I could easily see why someone might prefer a city like Lubbock or College Station to Austin.

[slorch]

It never rains mud in College Station and the streetlights never came on because of a dust storm. Game, set, match.

women.

game over...

[BDB]

women.

game over...

just make it clap

[F18mustang]

It never rains mud in College Station and the streetlights never came on because of a dust storm. Game, set, match.

Spoken like a true outsider.....

[Firebird]

Spoken like a true outsider.....

Not nearly as outside as you think......;)

By the way, what's that phrase you constantly mock us Ags for using...."from the outside looking in you can't understand it...."

[F18mustang]

Not nearly as outside as you think......;)

By the way, what's that phrase you constantly mock us Ags for using...."from the outside looking in you can't understand it...."

West Texas isn't very cult-ish......

[BoomerSooner]

This is true for most people. A lot of recruits who hear Lubbock suck come and like it because they realize they were lied to about it being like a ghost town in the desert. But then you got the other people... Like that Grambling kid who committed to A&M he said there was nothing to do in Lubbock so he commits to A&M? What can you do in College Station that you can't in Lubbock?


Be somewhere in less than 6 hours.

[Firebird]

West Texas isn't very cult-ish......

But it does rain mud and the lights do come on because of dust storms. You can't deny that simple fact. And most of us don't like that.

[F18mustang]

But it does rain mud and the lights do come on because of dust storms. You can't deny that simple fact. And most of us don't like that.

Mike Leach explains....

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

[Firebird]

http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/CTW/LubbockDust.jpeg

[Firebird]

Mike Leach explains....

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

I don't need Leach to explain it. I've lived it.

[F18mustang]

http://www.gly.uga.edu/railsback/ctw/lubbockdust.jpeg

ftw

[BoomerSooner]

I went to school in Austin. Many people think it's one of the best college towns. I don't disagree, but I would tell you 75% of the time on the weekends I was at a party at friends' houses or at a bar/club that could be at any college town in the country. Somewhat, not totally over rated in my opinion.

I think this aspect often gets overlooked. Like you said, a large majority of the time it doesn't really matter. The city of Austin is great, but as it relates to most of my daily activities College Station is no different.

Many people also prefer a small town atmosphere to larger cities. Myself included. I grew up in Houston, and although I like big cities, there's something to be said for no traffic, less crowding, and other minor inconveniences associated with metro areas.


To answer the OP's question, there are tons of reasons to attend A&M, just as there are for UT, Texas Tech, Baylor, et cetera. You're taking the last 5 or 6 years as your only frame of reference. I could pose the same question about Tech throughout most of their history. They are a small college town, way out in West Texas, with bad weather and in a dry county. They have little football tradition, and are an historical also-ran. Why would a guy as good as Graham Harrell or Michael Crabtree choose Tech?

Well maybe they liked the coaches better, or saw an opportunity for more playing time, or wanted to be closer to home? Maybe they wanted to help build up the program, liked the campus and students there, or had friends going there? Maybe they got an early offer, liked the culture of the university better, or any number of other reasons?

A school as unique as A&M can attract just as many people as it puts off. Many people think the yells, traditions, and other aspects are silly or embarrassing, but you'll find a similar number loving what that brings to their college experience. I gaurantee that a young high school player will be impressed with the gameday experience of midnight yell, kyle field, and the enourmous amount of activity on campus during that time. It's something different and that can make for a very appealing draw for a large number of kids.

[stevefoxsc]

I hate having a battle of wits with an unarmed man.....your post was BS and nothing more and everyone knows it

Please slay away with that single digit IQ of yours.

[Dawg Fan]

Please slay away with that single digit IQ of yours.

oooh....good one:rolleyes:


You are really throwing out the zingers today:notworthy

[stevefoxsc]

oooh....good one:rolleyes:


You are really throwing out the zingers today:notworthy

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[TTURedRaider]

Recently there haven't been as many, but there have been many over the years. Martellus Bennet, anyone? Melvin Bullitt for example is shining. Terrance Murphy before his neck injury. Reggie McNeal. Jason Carter. Johnny Jolly. And further back are the likes of Shane Lechler, Dat Nguyen, etc. Sure, they had one year where they had nobody (under Fran's leadership)... And now a pro-style coach and OC will help.

And yeah, there are easy majors that most take... But I know quite a few who are engineering majors. And yeah, other places have the stuff too. So let me ask you: Why do people go to Tech? Or anywhere, for that matter? Different recruits have different reasons. Some like location. Some like the coaching style or philosophy. Some like the idea of immediate playing time. In some cases, they are legacies (Jeff Fuller, for example). Some like the facilities. Some have no other offers. Some want to go just because it isn't Texas (I know that's the reason that Malcolm Kelly went to OU...) Some go because they want to be a part of ressurecting it (Acie Law went because he wanted to help build a program, not go to an already established one... I know he's basketball, but I'm sure there are some football players thinking it). It just depends. Why do people go to Tech? For the same reasons.

And I didn't say we're with the likes of UCLA, Duke, Kentucky, etc. But in the past 4 years, we've been to 4 NCAA tourneys and won 5 games. Tech has done nothing of the sort. It's kinda the inverse of football (except we've actually won Big XII and SWC championships in football). We used to be really good but Tech has been better recently. In basketball Tech may have been good but now A&M is better. I mean, if you're going to live by that philosophy, I can say A&M leads the all-time series with Tech in football, has won a Big XII title and many SWCs while Tech has like split one once.

Thats great and all so you're saying A&M is no better or worse than Tech. Because we put people in the NFL as well. Some of our players are not taking the easy degrees. So why do Aggies still hate on us and act like they are better than us?

For the basketball stuff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Tournament_Bids_By_School

Texas Tech
14 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2007
Last Win 2005
Last Sweet 16 2005

Texas A&M
10 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2009
Last Win 2009
Last Sweet 16 2007

Im not sure Aggie has passed us by that much. I mean you went to the NCAA Tournament recently but head to head we sent you home from the Big 12 Tournament. We beat you twice during the regular season when you went to the Sweet 16?

Also a few more games and Tech will own the all-time series in football.

[Aggies2009]

Thats great and all so you're saying A&M is no better or worse than Tech. Because we put people in the NFL as well. Some of our players are not taking the easy degrees. So why do Aggies still hate on us and act like they are better than us?

For the basketball stuff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Tournament_Bids_By_School (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Men%27s_Division_I_Tournament_Bids_By_School)

Texas Tech
14 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2007
Last Win 2005
Last Sweet 16 2005

Texas A&M
10 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2009
Last Win 2009
Last Sweet 16 2007

Im not sure Aggie has passed us by that much. I mean you went to the NCAA Tournament recently but head to head we sent you home from the Big 12 Tournament. We beat you twice during the regular season when you went to the Sweet 16?

Also a few more games and Tech will own the all-time series in football.

Huh? I don't get your point. You made this thread asking why kids go to A&M. I told you and now you're crying about A&M acting superior? I mean, I'm sure there are fans that do so, but wouldn't we have to beat tech of finish with a better record than them in order to be better? I only said we were better if we were going by the logic that tech is better in basketball because of what they did in the past.

Oh, and head to head in basketball, we won the series 2-1 this year. The tourney game was one game, we won here and there. And yeah, 06 we lost twice, but the years before that we swept. I'm not saying we're that much better historically. But recently, we've had more success while Tech has struggled.

[DragonBand06]

Thats great and all so you're saying A&M is no better or worse than Tech. Because we put people in the NFL as well. Some of our players are not taking the easy degrees. So why do Aggies still hate on us and act like they are better than us?

For the basketball stuff...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NCAA_Men's_Division_I_Tournament_Bids_By_School

Texas Tech
14 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2007
Last Win 2005
Last Sweet 16 2005

Texas A&M
10 Tournament Bids
Last Apperance 2009
Last Win 2009
Last Sweet 16 2007

Im not sure Aggie has passed us by that much. I mean you went to the NCAA Tournament recently but head to head we sent you home from the Big 12 Tournament. We beat you twice during the regular season when you went to the Sweet 16?

Also a few more games and Tech will own the all-time series in football.No, don't change the subject. He answered your question.

[TTURedRaider]

No, don't change the subject. He answered your question.

Its my thread. Why can't I change the subject? I asked why people go to A&M. Because I don't understand how they still get good classes despite going through a bad spell. I still haven't received a good answer.

They got a loyal fanbase but a bunch of schools have good fanbases. They have a coach that formerly coached in the NFL. But they were putting together good classes with a coach who wasn't in the NFL. So I don't think it's the coach.

So basically it's all do to geography.... The fact they are close to Austin/Houston.

[BDB]

Its my thread. Why can't I change the subject? I asked why people go to A&M. Because I don't understand how they still get good classes despite going through a bad spell. I still haven't received a good answer.

They got a loyal fanbase but a bunch of schools have good fanbases. They have a coach that formerly coached in the NFL. But they were putting together good classes with a coach who wasn't in the NFL. So I don't think it's the coach.

So basically it's all do to geography.... The fact they are close to Austin/Houston.

iiiiiiiiiiiiirony

[DragonBand06]

Its my thread. Why can't I change the subject? I asked why people go to A&M. Because I don't understand how they still get good classes despite going through a bad spell. I still haven't received a good answer.

They got a loyal fanbase but a bunch of schools have good fanbases. They have a coach that formerly coached in the NFL. But they were putting together good classes with a coach who wasn't in the NFL. So I don't think it's the coach.

So basically it's all do to geography.... The fact they are close to Austin/Houston.I think he gave a pretty legit answer and then you went off on how A&M people think they're superior... that came out of left field.

[Aggies2009]

I think he gave a pretty legit answer and then you went off on how A&M people think they're superior... that came out of left field.

I don't think it was the answer he wanted. ;)

[AHSeagles]

Its my thread. Why can't I change the subject? I asked why people go to A&M. Because I don't understand how they still get good classes despite going through a bad spell. I still haven't received a good answer.

They got a loyal fanbase but a bunch of schools have good fanbases. They have a coach that formerly coached in the NFL. But they were putting together good classes with a coach who wasn't in the NFL. So I don't think it's the coach.

So basically it's all do to geography.... The fact they are close to Austin/Houston.

How do you now understand it by now? Basically every reason any recruit chooses one school over another is given on here. Prestige, history, fan support, location, coach, education, etc. Is it so shocking that a kid that happens to be a pretty good athlete would want to go to Texas A&M University?!?

[TTURedRaider]

I think he gave a pretty legit answer and then you went off on how A&M people think they're superior... that came out of left field.

Let me just ask you a question. Do you think Aggies in general feel they are superior to Red Raiders?

How do you now understand it by now? Basically every reason any recruit chooses one school over another is given on here. Prestige, history, fan support, location, coach, education, etc. Is it so shocking that a kid that happens to be a pretty good athlete would want to go to Texas A&M University?!?

:confused:

It's not so shocking. Now if this was 1998 I could understand it. But today? Not so much. I just don't think it makes sense outside of a few reasons that have been listed. Like geographical, legacy, etc... I mean you got Rivals articles saying if Sherman doesn't do well this season he could be in a very hot seat. If Im a recruit and I read that... I might look at other places.

[mojotrain]

Thats exactly the kind of ignorance that feeds the stereotype. When was the last time you were actually in Lubbock? I guess you choose to live in Abilene because its "greener" than other places.

Lubbock is the hub of West Texas, we don't need to be in "driving distance" of another town to have fun. We have everything a big city has. We are in a world of our own and it is truly unique. Like I said, you gotta be here.....

Forget it! I've fought this battle a million times. In a few more post someone will try to tell you it's the quality of life thing. None can tell you what that means.

[lonny23]

I'll approach this in an analytical way:

Some people use the "Close to Houston" myth. I call it a myth because traffic isn't very good in BCS and although it's 100 miles to Houston, traffic will also make it seem like 200 much of the time.

Yes, kids will live all the activities and the big university. Some kids just hate Texas and want to be an Aggie. I'm sure the 'Fringe benefits" draw in a few kids.

The stuff you can actually do in BCS isn't bad, but it's no better than very many other places. Generally-speaking, once you get above 100K people in a metro area, there is very little difference between the cities for about 90% of the stuff. The main difference is bigger towns have more of the same. Malls are generally alike and although it seems like 8 malls are better than 1, the 8 malls will have most of the same stores and items for sale. I still don't know the great thing about all these different bars and clubs. To me, they're mostly alike.

West Texas is a big area. There is some desert, but they don't have a desert in Lubbock. Right outside of Lubbock is farming. Lubbock has a more inviting landscape than Odessa if you like more trees and green. When you drive to Lubbock, you feel like you're making history. There is a lot of open space and driver's driver's like open spaces to relax, look around, and listen to good music and talk. A drive to Lubbock makes you think about the frontier forts of the 1800's and the westward expansion of the United States.

Colleges are like military bases. They are their own cities and mostly alike. It doesn't matter what city they're in for the most part because most activities will be alike for the most part. The only thing that I will say that really varies between the colleges is the weather and some places are better than others. Within Texas, A&M and Tech both have weather advantages over the other. I'd take Tech in the summer and A&M in the winter. Tech during the day and A&M at night. I'd also take Tech in the morning and evening. I like the lower humidity of West Texas and they get just enough rain to grow stuff, but not too much to be a pain. I'd take the Tech and A&M campuses over Texas. My dad isn't a Tech guy, but he was looking at a picture of the campus on the internet one day and he told me that they had a beautiful campus and I agree. The funny thing about all the talk about how green stuff is goes back to self-effort. The stuff that looks the greenest got that way by being watered. It has little to do with natural rainfall. You can create green in the desert if you water it!:D

Football players aren't exactly the brightest and I do scratch my head at why A&M gets better players than Tech. A&M will always get players because the numbers say so, but I do wonder why they get better players (At least going into college.)

[twcpfan1]

Geeze, I'd like to think that every student athlete would still make education a major priority when picking schools. Considering that aTm is one of only 2 public Tier 1 Universities in Texas, of course kids wanna go there.

[F18mustang]

Forget it! I've fought this battle a million times. In a few more post someone will try to tell you it's the quality of life thing. None can tell you what that means.

Odessa doesn't count. :p

[Firebird]

I'll approach this in an analytical way:

Some people use the "Close to Houston" myth. I call it a myth because traffic isn't very good in BCS and although it's 100 miles to Houston, traffic will also make it seem like 200 much of the time.

Yes, kids will live all the activities and the big university. Some kids just hate Texas and want to be an Aggie. I'm sure the 'Fringe benefits" draw in a few kids.

The stuff you can actually do in BCS isn't bad, but it's no better than very many other places. Generally-speaking, once you get above 100K people in a metro area, there is very little difference between the cities for about 90% of the stuff. The main difference is bigger towns have more of the same. Malls are generally alike and although it seems like 8 malls are better than 1, the 8 malls will have most of the same stores and items for sale. I still don't know the great thing about all these different bars and clubs. To me, they're mostly alike.

West Texas is a big area. There is some desert, but they don't have a desert in Lubbock. Right outside of Lubbock is farming. Lubbock has a more inviting landscape than Odessa if you like more trees and green. When you drive to Lubbock, you feel like you're making history. There is a lot of open space and driver's driver's like open spaces to relax, look around, and listen to good music and talk. A drive to Lubbock makes you think about the frontier forts of the 1800's and the westward expansion of the United States.

Colleges are like military bases. They are their own cities and mostly alike. It doesn't matter what city they're in for the most part because most activities will be alike for the most part. The only thing that I will say that really varies between the colleges is the weather and some places are better than others. Within Texas, A&M and Tech both have weather advantages over the other. I'd take Tech in the summer and A&M in the winter. Tech during the day and A&M at night. I'd also take Tech in the morning and evening. I like the lower humidity of West Texas and they get just enough rain to grow stuff, but not too much to be a pain. I'd take the Tech and A&M campuses over Texas. My dad isn't a Tech guy, but he was looking at a picture of the campus on the internet one day and he told me that they had a beautiful campus and I agree. The funny thing about all the talk about how green stuff is goes back to self-effort. The stuff that looks the greenest got that way by being watered. It has little to do with natural rainfall. You can create green in the desert if you water it!:D

Football players aren't exactly the brightest and I do scratch my head at why A&M gets better players than Tech. A&M will always get players because the numbers say so, but I do wonder why they get better players (At least going into college.)


I drive to Houston all the time, at least once a month, and it has taken me longer than 100 minutes to hit loop 610 only once. And that was because of an accident in Cypress. I don't know what the hell you're smoking. Traffic flow could be better in BCS but even so you're never farther than 10 minutes from highway 6 and freeway speeds.

[15Adragon]

Because it is a very good school.

[BDB]

Because it is a very good school.

i think he's talking about the business end for NFL prospects. i understand why your standard 3-2 star athlete would choose aggy over tcehlahoma if they have a major in medicine in mind, but for someone like 'tellus (HOLLA!), i would think a place like tech where he would have been utilized more as a TE would make more sense to me.

[Firebird]

i think he's talking about the business end for NFL prospects. i understand why your standard 3-2 star athlete would choose aggy over tcehlahoma if they have a major in medicine in mind, but for someone like 'tellus (HOLLA!), i would think a place like tech where he would have been utilized more as a TE would make more sense to me.

Good point. Martellus got drafted in the 2nd round as a junior. Who are those Texas Tech tight ends playing in the NFL?

[BDB]

Good point. Martellus got drafted in the 2nd round as a junior. Who are those Texas Tech tight ends playing in the NFL?

exactly. no competition for 'tellus to take over that that offense. i'm not saying it was dumb of him not to go to tceh, i'm just saying i can see the point of view of playing for a team who "does more with less".

[F18mustang]

Texas Tech doesn't have tight ends, just big receivers. ;)

[slorch]

Good point. Martellus got drafted in the 2nd round as a junior. Who are those Texas Tech tight ends playing in the NFL?

The issue with martellus is strengthened by his showing in the NFL.

Blue Chip recruit in High school

average to below average collegiate career.

up and coming young NFLer


What happened in college? you know...:rolleyes:

[slorch]

i think he's talking about the business end for NFL prospects. i understand why your standard 3-2 star athlete would choose aggy over tcehlahoma if they have a major in medicine in mind, but for someone like 'tellus (HOLLA!), i would think a place like tech where he would have been utilized more as a TE would make more sense to me.

Tech's medical school is just fine. The education piece wouldn't factor in unless it was animal science:D.

[slorch]

I drive to Houston all the time, at least once a month, and it has taken me longer than 100 minutes to hit loop 610 only once. And that was because of an accident in Cypress. I don't know what the hell you're smoking. Traffic flow could be better in BCS but even so you're never farther than 10 minutes from highway 6 and freeway speeds.

agree here. neither burg has traffic problems of any significance, beyond college-aged drivers...

[mojotrain]

Odessa doesn't count. :p

It does if you can consider that I can be anyplace in Lubbock before you could drive across Houston or Dallas.

[rdz1965]

To put a beat down on longhorns of course. It is a great school to get an education , and you don't have prostitutes and drug dealers on the east side of the interstate.

[svhorns]

To put a beat down on longhorns of course. It is a great school to get an education , and you don't have prostitutes and drug dealers on the east side of the interstate.

College Station doesn't have drug dealers. That is a fact.

[tayb]

To put a beat down on longhorns of course. It is a great school to get an education , and you don't have prostitutes and drug dealers on the east side of the interstate.

Wow. Didn't realize College Station was seen a clean crime free city. :rolleyes:

[BDB]

College Station doesn't have drug dealers. That is a fact.

they have sheep-dealers.... kinda like a pimp/drug dealer....

[Dawg Fan]

they have sheep-dealers.... kinda like a pimp/drug dealer....

really, and just how do you know that:eek:

[Aggies2009]

really, and just how do you know that:eek:

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

I'd be willing to bet he's dealt with one before. LMAO

[F18mustang]

really, and just how do you know that:eek:

So its true?

[RocklandDragon]

Lubbock isn't green?

http://techimpressions.net/082/tuition/images/schwartz_campus_000.jpg


Im from just outside of Dallas and I prefer Lubbock to College Station.

For a few years, Lubbock had been getting some more than normal amounts of rain. The Canyon Lakes area had lush grass and looked peaceful. The rains for the most part were not severe and were just right. Hell, I wish the weather was like that every year.

Now, it seems were in another drought, damn it. Someone said it was cold during the wintertime. It hadn't been these past two years. More often than not, the Winter temps were averaging 60 degrees during the day. It was good to play a pick-up game of football during that time. Oddly, it snowed more in Spring this year than Winter (don't even bother to figure this out--only in the South Plains/Panhandle :D ).

During May and early June we had some rough dust storms. What made it more shi:Censor:y was that those days were over 100 degrees. That totally sucked. It was odd because the dust storms rarely occur during the extreme summer heat.

So...what does this all mean?

The damn weather in Lubbock is unpredictable. However, it is actually quite nice most of the time. (The football games when Tech hosted UT had the best weather you could ask for in November.) Just when it's not...it's really sh:Censor:y and it's bad weather days stand out more than most cities.

[RocklandDragon]

What I would like to see a little more of is the neat Vintage Township that is being built on 114th Street and Quaker. For some reason it reminds me of the older part of Round Rock. I like that part of Round Rock with the older wooden homes.

http://www.vintagetownship.com/img/win-3homes.jpg

http://www.vintagetownship.com/img/win-brownstones.jpg

http://www.vintagetownship.com/img/win-bungalowphoto.jpg

http://www.vintagetownship.com/img/win-nwtc_render1.jpg

http://www.vintagetownship.com/townplan.asp

North Overton, near Texas Tech will have some homes layed out like this. This will help enhance the image of Lubbock.

[BDB]

really, and just how do you know that:eek:

sometimes i feel like a dimebag, sometimes a trick a or treat...and when i REALLY feel exotic i take that trip up to B/CS and look for the sly looking mane in maroon suede overalls with his flock on the corner for a "good ole'" time ;).

[BDB]

:notworthy:notworthy:notworthy

I'd be willing to bet he's dealt with one before. LMAO

tell your dad the down-town debbie needs her shanks shaved.... i'm tired of the rug-burn.

[Dawg Fan]

So its true?


yep just like all the girls at Tech have std's..... show some intellligence

[Dawg Fan]

sometimes i feel like a dimebag, sometimes a trick a or treat...and when i REALLY feel exotic i take that trip up to B/CS and look for the sly looking mane in maroon suede overalls with his flock on the corner for a "good ole'" time ;).

as long as your happy we can all relax

[BDB]

as long as your happy we can all relax

damn happy

[Aggies2009]

tell your dad the down-town debbie needs her shanks shaved.... i'm tired of the rug-burn.

Sorry, there's a strict policy of no illegals, so low-ride your *** back on away and get you some tortillas, homes.

[F18mustang]

Sorry, there's a strict policy of no illegals, so low-ride your *** back on away and get you some tortillas, homes.

So racist. ;)

But you messed up, el prez is asian, not mexican.

[Aggies2009]

So racist. ;)

But you messed up, el prez is asian, not mexican.

Hey, I didn't start the petty insult slinging... :cool:

[F18mustang]

Hey, I didn't start the petty insult slinging... :cool:

But while you're at it, throw a Asian insult at him too.

[BDB]

Sorry, there's a strict policy of no illegals, so low-ride your *** back on away and get you some tortillas, homes.

my family was in texas before the border moved on us. get out, foreigner.

[BDB]

So racist. ;)

But you messed up, el prez is asian, not mexican.

just wait till i call him a sheep ******, it's almost an automatic permaban. i guess meskins have thicker skin.

[Aggies2009]

Get me a bud light, homes.

[BDB]

Get me a bud light, homes.

boooood liet