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1 hour ago, ABSR said:

Thank you!   I do think it odd that I find nothing about Texas A&M, or any aggy connection on his facebook profile.  

There's an older pic of him with presumably his dad and a friend (or sibling) in the stands at aggy game 10 years ago.

He apparently went to South Carolina, is wearing a Baylor golf shirt in his profile pic and also sports an Auburn sweatshirt in another picture. (Wife appears to be an Auburn grad. Whether the couple is into pegging or not is not readily apparent in their FB profiles.)

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Somewhere along the line, I read he graduated from Baylor or at least attended Baylor for the bulk of his undergraduate work.  Seems it was the same place that listed his affiliation and possible employment by different churches.

 

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He does look to have suspicious breasticles in this photo. 

Honestly it is is not such a dumb deal, just prompt chat gpt write an article how A&M is better than Texas and I could probably get a few bunch of clicks from gullible aggies.

8 minutes ago, linux said:

Honestly it is is not such a dumb deal, just prompt chat gpt write an article how A&M is better than Texas and I could probably get a few bunch of clicks from gullible aggies.

Some would say you could get a lifetime career's worth of clicks.

Billy Liucci

fucking 72 hours to kickoff are we there yet?

while we're waiting.... how many women are on the surl?  any idea?  5?  10?

On 12/16/2024 at 4:14 PM, NameAlreadyInUse said:

100%.  And I was there for all of it.

 

Going back a ways but, Carr Throws Far.  There was also a guy that used to post a lot in the baseball forum, but I can't remember his handle anymore.

 

42 minutes ago, mchookem said:

 

@safe sex duh

I'm glad someone remembered the lesbians who post here and didn't have to stretch into the past for some forgotten homosexual baseball fan to put on Surly Queer Rushmore! (Not actually mad)

But I would put troph on before myself out of deference to her much longer active-posting history, whereas I lurked for many years dating back to Shaggy's early days.

25 minutes ago, safe sex said:

 

I'm glad someone remembered the lesbians who post here and didn't have to stretch into the past for some forgotten homosexual baseball fan to put on Surly Queer Rushmore! (Not actually mad)

But I would put troph on before myself out of deference to her much longer active-posting history, whereas I lurked for many years dating back to Shaggy's early days.

To be fair, I was trying to keep it to the gays, wasn't sure how the lesbians would be to be thrown into that bucket.  It's why I didn't mention Troph either, but for my money, I'd put you both way up there on the mafia rushmoar.

1 hour ago, Hagbard Celine said:

fucking 72 hours to kickoff are we there yet?

while we're waiting.... how many women are on the surl?  any idea?  5?  10?

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These people are just angry at the stupidest shit. It’s like if you don’t cater directly to them at all times, you are the enemy. Do they know how conferences work? 
 

What’s really funny is that they have the replies limited so no one can burst their bubble.
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2 hours ago, Hagbard Celine said:

while we're waiting.... how many women are on the surl?  any idea?  5?  10?


 

Wait for the game thread. It will be dripping with pussies. 

1 hour ago, Pancho said:

These people are just angry at the stupidest shit. It’s like if you don’t cater directly to them at all times, you are the enemy. Do they know how conferences work? 

 

Chase13167253 probably lives in Bryan or Navasota.  Cypress at worst.

It's a fucking Saturday, bro.  It's not like it is December 31 or a random Tuesday during winter break. 

On 12/14/2024 at 2:29 PM, TreatyOak said:

I tell you, I truly adore TexAgs: 

 

Farmer_J
“There's always the possibility Connor Wiegman gets it together and then gets picked up by A&M again.

UH can act as our minor league affiliate.”

 

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Hey guys. I know I post a lot of stupid stuff here, but this post is serious. 

After potentially getting myself in legal trouble for copying this secret 12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint document from TexAgs, I am strongly considering sharing it with the Texas Athletic Department. I want to ask any lawyers out there what kind of exposure do I risk by sharing it? I think Chris Del Conte would really like to see it to help better strategize about this emerging threat to our program, especially #6: 'Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.'

NOTE: I understand that there are only 11 keys here, but since the document mentions 12, I think they may have added another layer of security for that one. Any idea what it might be? 

12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint

  1. Elite Recruiting: Sign Top-5 classes annually, focusing on physically dominant players and building depth across all positions.
  2. Quarterback Play: Land and develop a star QB.
  3. Dominate the Trenches: Build elite offensive and defensive lines with size, strength, and athleticism, having depth to sustain performance throughout the season.
  4. NIL Strategy: Use NIL effectively to recruit and retain top talent.
  5. Player Development: Emphasis on hiring elite position coaches who specialize in developing players at every position.
  6. Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.
  7. Lockdown Defense: Build a defense that thrives in big games, leveraging size, strength, and depth to dominate opponents.
  8. Minimize Mistakes: create a football culture which reduces turnovers and penalties.
  9. Injury Prevention: Keep players healthy throughout the season by managing the workload of a deep roster
  10. Fan Support: Leverage the passion of the 12th Man.
  11. Close Strong in November: Peak at the right time for the playoff push with a deep, resilient team.
2 minutes ago, TreatyOak said:

Hey guys. I know I post a lot of stupid stuff here, but this post is serious. 

After potentially getting myself in legal trouble for copying this secret 12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint document from TexAgs, I am strongly considering sharing it with the Texas Athletic Department. I want to ask any lawyers out there what kind of exposure do I risk by sharing it? I think Chris Del Conte would really like to see it to help better strategize about this emerging threat to our program, especially #6: 'Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.'

NOTE: I understand that there are only 11 keys here, but since the document mentions 12, I think they may have added another layer of security for that one. Any idea what it might be? 

12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint

  1. Elite Recruiting: Sign Top-5 classes annually, focusing on physically dominant players and building depth across all positions.
  2. Quarterback Play: Land and develop a star QB.
  3. Dominate the Trenches: Build elite offensive and defensive lines with size, strength, and athleticism, having depth to sustain performance throughout the season.
  4. NIL Strategy: Use NIL effectively to recruit and retain top talent.
  5. Player Development: Emphasis on hiring elite position coaches who specialize in developing players at every position.
  6. Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.
  7. Lockdown Defense: Build a defense that thrives in big games, leveraging size, strength, and depth to dominate opponents.
  8. Minimize Mistakes: create a football culture which reduces turnovers and penalties.
  9. Injury Prevention: Keep players healthy throughout the season by managing the workload of a deep roster
  10. Fan Support: Leverage the passion of the 12th Man.
  11. Close Strong in November: Peak at the right time for the playoff push with a deep, resilient team.

Didn't Bjork come up with this revolutionary strategy before he went to go furk up Ohio's Taint?

I think we all know the 12th point has to be have the 12th man create fan fiction posts about how kind and welcoming the 12th fan was that week in helping the poor lost soul from the other team to find the biggest building in town

14 minutes ago, Pimphand said:

Didn't Bjork come up with this revolutionary strategy before he went to go furk up Ohio's Taint?

Incorrect. That was another secret strategy that was leaked to the press by some t-sip loving reporter: 

“Bjork said they researched every team to win an SEC Championship and a national championship in CFP era. Key factors: defensive minded head coach, championship level culture, recruit and develop elite NFL-type talent, play great offense and score a lot of points with a high level QB.”

24 minutes ago, TreatyOak said:

Hey guys. I know I post a lot of stupid stuff here, but this post is serious. 

After potentially getting myself in legal trouble for copying this secret 12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint document from TexAgs, I am strongly considering sharing it with the Texas Athletic Department. I want to ask any lawyers out there what kind of exposure do I risk by sharing it? I think Chris Del Conte would really like to see it to help better strategize about this emerging threat to our program, especially #6: 'Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.'

NOTE: I understand that there are only 11 keys here, but since the document mentions 12, I think they may have added another layer of security for that one. Any idea what it might be? 

12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint

  1. Elite Recruiting: Sign Top-5 classes annually, focusing on physically dominant players and building depth across all positions.
  2. Quarterback Play: Land and develop a star QB.
  3. Dominate the Trenches: Build elite offensive and defensive lines with size, strength, and athleticism, having depth to sustain performance throughout the season.
  4. NIL Strategy: Use NIL effectively to recruit and retain top talent.
  5. Player Development: Emphasis on hiring elite position coaches who specialize in developing players at every position.
  6. Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.
  7. Lockdown Defense: Build a defense that thrives in big games, leveraging size, strength, and depth to dominate opponents.
  8. Minimize Mistakes: create a football culture which reduces turnovers and penalties.
  9. Injury Prevention: Keep players healthy throughout the season by managing the workload of a deep roster
  10. Fan Support: Leverage the passion of the 12th Man.
  11. Close Strong in November: Peak at the right time for the playoff push with a deep, resilient team.

OMG, I had this exact same idea except I forgot to make my offensive and defensive lines have size and strength!  I'm going to add that one in my manifesto, "Winning SEC Style: Texas Reborn."  To be honest I kinda feel dumb for not thinking of recruiting lineman who are big and strong.

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1 minute ago, TreatyOak said:

Incorrect. That was another secret strategy that was leaked to the press by some t-sip loving reporter: 

“Bjork said they researched every team to win an SEC Championship and a national championship in CFP era. Key factors: defensive minded head coach, championship level culture, recruit and develop elite NFL-type talent, play great offense and score a lot of points with a high level QB.”

Man, I don't see how any team can win a national championship if they have all this . . . 

6 minutes ago, Basil said:

OMG, I had this exact same idea except I forgot to make my offensive and defensive lines have size and strength!  I'm going to add that one in my manifesto, "Winning SEC Style: Texas Reborn."  To be honest I kinda feel dumb for not thinking of recruiting lineman who are big and strong.

Don't feel bad. You can't match their level of insight thanks to proprietary information and metrics.  

2 hours ago, TreatyOak said:

Hey guys. I know I post a lot of stupid stuff here, but this post is serious. 

After potentially getting myself in legal trouble for copying this secret 12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint document from TexAgs, I am strongly considering sharing it with the Texas Athletic Department. I want to ask any lawyers out there what kind of exposure do I risk by sharing it? I think Chris Del Conte would really like to see it to help better strategize about this emerging threat to our program, especially #6: 'Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.'

NOTE: I understand that there are only 11 keys here, but since the document mentions 12, I think they may have added another layer of security for that one. Any idea what it might be? 

12 Keys for A&M to win NC: the Blueprint

  1. Elite Recruiting: Sign Top-5 classes annually, focusing on physically dominant players and building depth across all positions.
  2. Quarterback Play: Land and develop a star QB.
  3. Dominate the Trenches: Build elite offensive and defensive lines with size, strength, and athleticism, having depth to sustain performance throughout the season.
  4. NIL Strategy: Use NIL effectively to recruit and retain top talent.
  5. Player Development: Emphasis on hiring elite position coaches who specialize in developing players at every position.
  6. Win SEC Matchups: Beat Alabama, LSU, and other top programs in key games.
  7. Lockdown Defense: Build a defense that thrives in big games, leveraging size, strength, and depth to dominate opponents.
  8. Minimize Mistakes: create a football culture which reduces turnovers and penalties.
  9. Injury Prevention: Keep players healthy throughout the season by managing the workload of a deep roster
  10. Fan Support: Leverage the passion of the 12th Man.
  11. Close Strong in November: Peak at the right time for the playoff push with a deep, resilient team.

12. Don't run out of time

2 hours ago, TreatyOak said:

Incorrect. That was another secret strategy that was leaked to the press by some t-sip loving reporter: 

“Bjork said they researched every team to win an SEC Championship and a national championship in CFP era. Key factors: defensive minded head coach, championship level culture, recruit and develop elite NFL-type talent, play great offense and score a lot of points with a high level QB.”

Clearly why he wanted Mark Stoops but aggy didn’t have the insight of his genius. They trumped his move with a fat Elk and told him to hit the bricks and took the podunk job he has now. 

Aggy fan plays Batman to hold ex-wife hostage as he assaults her to then show up 40 minutes later to be her savior.

 

Would it be possible for a simple layperson such as myself to create his own manifesto for winning? I'm so impressed with the others, I kinda wish I had one, too. I'm feeling like I'm "on the sideline" on this deal.

24 minutes ago, Steel Shank said:

Would it be possible for a simple layperson such as myself to create his own manifesto for winning? I'm so impressed with the others, I kinda wish I had one, too. I'm feeling like I'm "on the sideline" on this deal.

chatgpt could probably give you one pretty quick 

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Steel Shank's 12 Tactics To Return A&M To Elite Championship Level

1.      Develop first team All-Americans at every position – special teams included.

2.      Develop uniforms that recruits like and fans can support. Can generate hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties.

3.      Develop elite level cleats that are lighter, faster and provide better traction in ALL conditions. Think like the 6 Million Dollar Man! Make sure technology is proprietary so no else can match. Sue if needed!

4.      Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition!!! A team plays on it’s stomach. Have elite level chefs from around the world! This will help attract international players from Italy and France.

5.      Host a “retreat” for announcers and color commentators from every network, somewhere cool like Tahiti. “Enlighten” these people with the ways of A&M so that they can talk about us on the air! Great PR!!

6.      Use AI to generate gameplans that our opponents cannot match. We’ll use technology to our advantage!!

7.      Develop elite level tape for ankles and wrists! Very important to keep our All Americans healthy!!

8.      Take big games seriously! Coaches need to keep the p[layers focused and not get big heads from winning so much.

9.      Pay fans to attend far away road games. It’s important for the 12th Man to represent at every away game!!

10.   Employ mind readers to have on the sidelines and in the booth to help our coaches figure out what the other team is thinking. This shouldn’t be discussed too much so that people don’t know what we’re doing! Lose lips sink ships!!!

11.   Demand 150% from all players at all times! We need full commitment!!

12.   Make winning our standard!! Demand from everyone involved a complete and total commitment to winning. Develop a proprietary formula that separates us from the others – especially tu!!!

15 minutes ago, Steel Shank said:

Steel Shank's 12 Tactics To Return A&M To Elite Championship Level

1.      Develop first team All-Americans at every position – special teams included.

2.      Develop uniforms that recruits like and fans can support. Can generate hundreds of millions of dollars in royalties.

3.      Develop elite level cleats that are lighter, faster and provide better traction in ALL conditions. Think like the 6 Million Dollar Man! Make sure technology is proprietary so no else can match. Sue if needed!

4.      Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition!!! A team plays on it’s stomach. Have elite level chefs from around the world! This will help attract international players from Italy and France.

5.      Host a “retreat” for announcers and color commentators from every network, somewhere cool like Tahiti. “Enlighten” these people with the ways of A&M so that they can talk about us on the air! Great PR!!

6.      Use AI to generate gameplans that our opponents cannot match. We’ll use technology to our advantage!!

7.      Develop elite level tape for ankles and wrists! Very important to keep our All Americans healthy!!

8.      Take big games seriously! Coaches need to keep the p[layers focused and not get big heads from winning so much.

9.      Pay fans to attend far away road games. It’s important for the 12th Man to represent at every away game!!

10.   Employ mind readers to have on the sidelines and in the booth to help our coaches figure out what the other team is thinking. This shouldn’t be discussed too much so that people don’t know what we’re doing! Lose lips sink ships!!!

11.   Demand 150% from all players at all times! We need full commitment!!

12.   Make winning our standard!! Demand from everyone involved a complete and total commitment to winning. Develop a proprietary formula that separates us from the others – especially tu!!!

I don't see hiring a sitting NC winning coach or facilities facilities facilities 

15 minutes ago, lilMAC25 said:

CALL 

THE

TOUCHDOWN

PLAY

Evert. Single. Time. 

Incorrect. That was another secret strategy that was leaked to the press by some t-sip loving reporter: 

“Bjork said they researched every team to win an SEC Championship and a national championship in CFP era. Key factors: defensive minded head coach, championship level culture, recruit and develop elite NFL-type talent, play great offense and score a lot of points with a high level QB.”


Treaty Oak,

I think their “12 Steps” boil down to common sense and frankly like “No Shit,” a 7th grader could’ve come up with that.

Hook’em!!!

Those aggy MFers would just like someone of “substance” to bow down to them and tell them that they have arrived at the pinnacle of CFB.

Hook’em!!!

Just now, Your Mom said:

 

Bringing it full circle... Did you hear what Rome said about aggy?

13 minutes ago, TrashMaster G said:

Bringing it full circle... Did you hear what Rome said about aggy?

No this is full circle.....

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Thoughts on Texas A&M...
Fox Sports Show And Radio Host Jim Rome

1) They won't shut up. They have to go on about spirit, and old army, and red ass, and how bonfire represents the burning sensation they have in their urine to beat UT, and blah blah blah. Shut up. You start to get the feeling the entire school was built to spite UT.

2) Forget the fact that when the Texas Legislature back in the 1870's passed legislation to start a state university they also decided to have a subsidiary branch of the main school (University of Texas) that would teach agriculture and mechanics. Aggies love to say their school is older, from where they get that I don't know ... the fact is, the state intended A&M to be a branch of UT. They are like the afterbirth from the original creation. Like Danny Devito in "Twins".

3) So they apparently have this complex, so much so, that they must devote their entire school to trying to prove to UT that they are just as good. All the while, nobody at UT denies that A&M is a good school, yet they won't shut up. So they write a fight song ... about? ... Texas, and how they want to beat them. They have a Fish Camp for freshman where they tell them how bad Texas is and how good A&M and all its traditions are. It is the world's largest known case of penis envy, and it is manifested in everything A&M does.

4) The people at A&M. Now we all have friends who went to A&M or are at A&M. There are some nice people there. However ... There is the Corp. East Texas' answer to dreams of ROTC kids everywhere. For every boy scout who never learned to stop playing with his GI Joe Toys, there is the Corp. Now, forget the fact that A&M will actually let people with sub-par grades enroll if they agree to join the Corp. Forget the fact that the Corps looked like a Gestapo-hate rally while beating down students on Kyle Field in 1995. Forget the fact that along with the numerous hazing charges that have been filed against them, and swept under the rug over the years, they just this past month have had one Corps member bring charges against another Corps member who apparently had been propositioning others for a little actual sodomy. Not only could I go on with more instances of idiocracy by these Khaki-clad-shaven-headed-dorks, I am sure each of you have your own stories. The point is: We all respect West Point, Annapolis, The Air Force Academy; however, nobody respects the Corp. I imagine they are kind of the laughing stock of the military world. Just because you dress like the Army, and try and act like the Army, does not make you the Army. People at A&M don't even respect these clowns. It is not cool to shave your head and dress up. Halloween is only supposed to be one day of the year. If you want to carry guns and beat up civilians, move to Israel.

5) It is even less cool to slobber on somebody's daughter on national television and call it a tradition. Dry humping 18-year-old girls in the stands at football games is not cool. Not only is it not cool, it should be against the law. I know that in College Station, students are just prone to mount each other on the campus lawn, or in the middle of class, or anytime anything good happens you can just grab the girl sitting next to you and start sucking on her face. But everywhere else in the world, it is looked down upon. Especially if you are doing it on my TV. That is why we have moved the game from Thanksgiving. Because people across the nation were gagging on their turkey when in the middle of watching a football game, some boy scout is tongue thrashing some overweight co-ed during somebody's Thanksgiving dinner. We do not need to see burly women engaged in a suckfest every time your woeful offense manages to put points on the board. Some of these girls are in desperate need of a trip to the Clinique counter. Screw that, forget make-up, it is too late for that, just give them a veil.

6) "T.U." is not funny. It is not insulting. It is dumb. Just imagine if folks from Texas kept talking about M&A and giggling. That would not be funny. In fact, it would be r****ded. That's why UT fans don't do it. Please learn.

7) You want to lose the image of country bumpkins, of a people fond of sheep, of people that aren't stupid? Then quit building things that fall down. Quit chasing cheerleaders around with swords on national TV. Quit whooping in church. Quit whooping period. Quit putting up scoreboards for the enjoyment of dead mammals. Quit spending your Friday nights practicing how to yell. Quit telling rape jokes to reporters when you're running for Governor. When you are filling out season ticket renewals, and the form asks for your phone number, h&w. quit putting 258-3999, Height 6'3", Weight 185. Just, collectively, stop making asses of yourselves. Go to East Texas, tour every small town, and ask every red neck with a fifth-grade education why they cheer for A&M and wear maroon. That is your fan base. This is why you are perceived by the educated masses as stupid.

8) Nobody cares if you think your band is better. They might be louder, they might march in neat little zig zags, but they have no musical ability. The point is, nobody cares who wins halftime. Quit getting geeked up about marching bands. I find it hard to believe you stood through your high school band's entire halftime performance. And why? Cause nobody cared then and nobody cares now. Plus, you can hear them fine sitting down even if you do care. Why is it cool all of a sudden now that you're in college?

9) Men should never let out high-pitched whooping sounds. Perhaps the only justifiable situation in which this can be tolerated is perhaps during an anal probe. Oh wait...I understand now.

10) Dogs are not ladies. They don't look or smell like ladies. Dogs eat their own feces and should be treated accordingly.

11) Finally, College Station is an arm-pit of a town. Quit pretending that it is a great college town. It is a town, and there is a college there. That should be the end of this comparison. If you feel that life doesn't get any better than the Dixie Chicken, and enjoy being stuck in a never-ending "Dukes of Hazard" episode, then move there. More importantly, don't move to Austin ... They are trying to create an educated, technological, and open-minded population base. Austin is, and will continue to be, the birthplace and final resting place of all that is cool.

As my friend, Stephen Johnson, once said: "If the world were ever to get an enema, College Station is where you would connect the hose." If you go to school at A&M, please don't be an Aggie.

God bless the great state of Texas.

 

You’re welcome, Aggies. Please send your 75 million dollar check to my LLC. 
 

Chat GPT:  Create a list of 12 strategic steps to win multiple NCAA football championships at Texas A&M.  Incorporate and capitalize on the unique culture, traditions, and history of Texas A&M university.

 

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Here is a strategic 12-step plan to win multiple NCAA football championships at Texas A&M while capitalizing on its unique culture, traditions, and history:

1. Recruit the Best Talent: Sell the “12th Man” Tradition

Emphasize the unique “12th Man” tradition, which highlights fan loyalty, unity, and Texas A&M’s commitment to teamwork.

Showcase the electric environment of Kyle Field as a destination where players experience unrivaled fan support.

Use the Aggie tradition of standing together to differentiate Texas A&M from competitors during recruiting visits.

2. Establish Elite Coaching and Player Development

Hire and retain top-tier coaches who understand Texas A&M’s culture and who can recruit Texas’ best athletes.

Prioritize player development by building strength, discipline, and skills while embracing the Aggie values of leadership and grit.

Use NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) opportunities as a tool to attract and retain star players.

 

3. Dominate In-State Recruiting: Own Texas

Make Texas A&M the first choice for Texas high school football stars by leveraging deep Aggie alumni networks.

Highlight the university’s legacy in Texas football history, focusing on its success in developing NFL talent.

Connect to Texas pride and traditions, making Texas A&M synonymous with the state’s football identity.

 

4. Leverage “Aggie Spirit” and Unique Traditions

Promote traditions like Midnight Yell, Reveille, Silver Taps, and the Corps of Cadets to create an immersive, culture-rich experience for recruits and fans.

Highlight Texas A&M’s deep sense of community and loyalty that lasts beyond football.

Use traditions to build buy-in from athletes, emphasizing they’re joining a family, not just a team.

 

5. Build a Championship-Caliber Defense

Invest in a hard-nosed, aggressive defense that reflects the military roots and disciplined culture of Texas A&M.

Recruit defensive players who are tough, gritty, and resilient – embodying Aggie values on and off the field.

Develop an identity as the “Wrecking Crew” defense, reviving the famous defensive brand from Texas A&M history.

 

6. Strengthen Facilities and Resources

Ensure Kyle Field remains one of the most intimidating stadiums in college football through modern technology, fan engagement, and energy.

Continue expanding state-of-the-art training facilities to attract recruits and optimize player performance.

Invest in technology, sports science, and recovery programs to gain an edge in player health and development.

 

7. Embrace the 12th Man Foundation to Mobilize Alumni and Boost NIL

Collaborate with the 12th Man Foundation to maximize funding and NIL opportunities for players.

Encourage alumni involvement in building the program, emphasizing “Aggie loyalty” and investment in future championships.

Position Texas A&M as a leader in NIL support, retaining star players while attracting top recruits.

 

8. Create a National Brand for Aggie Football

Capitalize on Texas A&M’s identity as a university with tradition and strength while promoting its appeal nationwide.

Partner with national media outlets and leverage the SEC network to tell the story of Texas A&M’s “12th Man,” historic grit, and unique culture.

Schedule marquee non-conference matchups to raise the program’s visibility and enhance strength-of-schedule rankings.

 

9. Develop a Balanced, Dynamic Offense

Implement an innovative, high-powered offense that attracts elite quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers.

Use Texas A&M’s historical success (e.g., Johnny Manziel) to showcase the potential for offensive playmakers.

Combine offensive creativity with physicality to dominate the SEC competition.

 

10. Lean Into SEC Dominance

Embrace the SEC’s competitive edge to position Texas A&M as the team that will take the conference to new heights.

Use the SEC platform to attract players who want to compete against the best talent, preparing them for the NFL.

Capitalize on rivalries (e.g., LSU, Texas) to build momentum and drive national attention to the program.

 

11. Prioritize Team Culture Rooted in Core Aggie Values

Build a program centered on Texas A&M’s core values: Excellence, Integrity, Leadership, Loyalty, Respect, and Selfless Service.

Foster a player-led culture that aligns with the Aggie Spirit, where leadership comes from within the locker room.

Teach players the Aggie traditions to create a deep connection to the university and lifelong loyalty.

 

12. Win the Big Moments: Build a Championship Legacy

Make Kyle Field a fortress where opponents fear to play, maximizing home-field advantage through fan energy and strategy.

Perform in high-pressure games by instilling confidence through preparation, discipline, and a relentless competitive mindset.

Cement Texas A&M as a consistent national championship contender by celebrating victories while always striving for more.

 

By aligning recruiting, coaching, and program-building strategies with Texas A&M’s deep traditions and identity, this plan establishes a path to multiple NCAA football championships while reinforcing the university’s unique cultural strengths.

Thanks, Chat GPT. Now, improve the above plan by including several points to improve perceived deficiencies of Texas A&M university, and factors which have prevented Texas A&M from achieving football success in the past.

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Here is an improved and more comprehensive version of the strategic plan, now addressing perceived deficiencies and historical challenges that have prevented Texas A&M from achieving consistent football success:

 

1. Recruit the Best Talent: Sell the “12th Man” Tradition and Address Past Shortcomings

Challenge: Texas A&M has historically lost elite in-state recruits to rivals like Texas, Alabama, and LSU.

Solution: Prioritize in-state recruiting with a hyper-focused approach, offering NIL opportunities and selling the “12th Man” tradition. Demonstrate a clear path to NFL success through elite coaching and player development.

Showcase how Aggie football is a unique blend of tradition, community, and modern opportunities to distinguish it from competitors.

 

2. Hire and Retain Elite Coaching to Eliminate Inconsistency

Challenge: A&M has faced coaching turnover and inconsistency in leadership, leading to uneven performance.

Solution: Hire a proven head coach with a championship pedigree who can instill a winning culture and long-term stability. Surround him with elite coordinators and assistants who excel in both recruiting and player development.

Implement clear accountability for coaches and ensure Texas A&M does not settle for mediocrity.

 

3. Dominate In-State Recruiting: End the Perception of Underachievement

Challenge: Despite abundant Texas talent, A&M is often viewed as underperforming relative to its resources and recruiting classes.

Solution: Develop an aggressive and targeted recruiting strategy that includes prioritizing high school coaching relationships and Aggie alumni outreach.

Highlight how Texas A&M’s elite facilities, SEC membership, and strong NIL infrastructure provide a superior opportunity for top recruits to thrive.

Build trust with recruits and families by demonstrating tangible progress and wins over key rivals.

 

4. Modernize and Innovate Offense: Shed the Image of Outdated Playcalling

Challenge: A&M’s offenses have often been criticized as overly conservative or inconsistent, limiting their ability to win big games.

Solution: Hire an offensive coordinator who brings a modern, dynamic scheme that combines creativity and physicality.

Develop a balanced attack with an elite quarterback pipeline, explosive playmakers, and a dominant offensive line.

Use Texas A&M’s success with players like Johnny Manziel as proof of offensive potential when executed correctly.

 

5. Build a Championship-Caliber Defense: Rebrand the “Wrecking Crew”

Challenge: Texas A&M has struggled at times with defensive inconsistency, particularly in the SEC, where strong defenses are vital.

Solution: Reinvigorate the identity of the “Wrecking Crew” defense, a historic Aggie brand associated with toughness and dominance.

Prioritize recruiting top defensive talent (especially in the trenches) and build a defense that matches the physicality of the SEC.

Emphasize aggressive, disciplined play that reflects Texas A&M’s military roots.

 

6. Fix Program Perception Through Accountability and Results

Challenge: A&M is often viewed as an underachiever relative to its financial resources, fan support, and facilities.

Solution: Establish clear program goals and benchmarks for success, including conference championships and playoff appearances.

Foster a culture of accountability where players and staff are measured on discipline, consistency, and performance.

Publicly highlight progress and achievements to counter negative narratives and build momentum.

 

7. Improve Development and Retention of Top Players

Challenge: Texas A&M has struggled to retain top recruits and maximize player potential, leading to transfers and unfulfilled expectations.

Solution: Focus on player development by enhancing strength and conditioning programs, mental health resources, and life-skills training.

Maximize NIL opportunities through partnerships with the 12th Man Foundation to ensure players are supported and incentivized to stay.

Create a “next man up” culture that develops depth and reduces drop-offs due to injuries or departures.

 

8. Aggressively Market and Modernize the Texas A&M Brand

Challenge: Despite rich traditions, A&M’s image can feel regional and less modern compared to national brands like Alabama or Ohio State.

Solution: Update marketing strategies to combine Aggie traditions (12th Man, Midnight Yell) with a sleek, modern image. Highlight the SEC platform, world-class facilities, and Texas pride to appeal to recruits nationwide.

Leverage social media, NIL, and national media appearances to redefine Texas A&M as the program where tradition meets innovation.

 

9. Establish Mental Toughness to Win Big Games

Challenge: A&M has struggled in high-pressure situations, particularly against top SEC opponents and in rivalry games.

Solution: Invest in sports psychology and mental conditioning programs to prepare players for critical moments.

Instill a championship mindset through practice intensity, preparation, and film study. Make winning tough games part of the Aggie identity.

Set a clear expectation: beating Alabama, Texas, and LSU is a prerequisite for championships.

 

10. Make Kyle Field the Most Feared Stadium in College Football

Challenge: While Kyle Field is a historic venue, A&M must better capitalize on its home-field advantage to intimidate opponents.

Solution: Enhance game-day experiences to make Kyle Field the loudest, most electric atmosphere in college football. Integrate traditions like the 12th Man, Midnight Yell, and Aggie War Hymn into the game flow to disrupt opponents.

Educate fans on their role in creating a hostile environment and celebrate fan contributions as part of Texas A&M’s “12th Man” legacy.

 

11. Foster Long-Term Stability in Program Leadership

Challenge: Turnover in head coaches and staff has disrupted momentum and consistency.

Solution: Commit to long-term coaching contracts with clear goals and performance-based accountability. Avoid reactionary decisions and instead build a stable, winning culture over time.

Align program leadership with Texas A&M’s values of loyalty, excellence, and selfless service to ensure a cultural fit.

 

12. Win Rivalries and Championships to Cement Texas A&M’s Legacy

Challenge: A&M has lacked championship success to match its resources and fan expectations.

Solution: Prioritize winning rivalry games (e.g., Texas, LSU) to build momentum and recruiting dominance.

Set clear goals for winning SEC Championships and making consistent playoff appearances as stepping stones to national titles.

Celebrate progress, but emphasize a championship-first mindset where Texas A&M competes for titles annually.

 

By addressing past deficiencies—such as inconsistent leadership, underperforming talent, and negative program perceptions—this refined plan positions Texas A&M as a dominant force in college football. It aligns the program’s unique culture, traditions, and resources with a modern, results-driven strategy to deliver multiple championships.

 

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1 hour ago, Funk Doctor Spock said:

I don't see hiring a sitting NC winning coach or facilities facilities facilities 

You clearly lack the vision to become an elite Championship caliber team.

You forgot convincing the Texas legislature to pass a bill prohibiting magic in the great state of Texas so their starting QB doesn't get his mind  irreparably blown, causing sudden erratic play and forcing post season transfers. 

On 12/17/2024 at 8:35 PM, bolverk said:

tl;dr: It's a cult. They cheat.

I played trumpet in the Goin' Band in the early 90s, and we made fun of them, too, especially since most college bands do a new halftime show for just about every game. The aggy band? They've done the same show with the same music at every game for years.

And, yeah, we all knew that many of their marchers weren't musicians. The obvious lack of mouthpieces kinda gives it away when you're down on the field and can see them up close.

The military marching style they do is high school-level shit. Very easy to learn very quickly, especially if you also don't have to memorize the music at the same time. Sure, it looks neat at first blush, but it doesn't make them THE BESTEST BAND IN THE LAND like their delusional fan base thinks.

It's pretty much the same with the whole mythology they've constructed about their history of football greatness based on a decade or so of cheating.

Were you there in 1996 when the Goin Band did a full-on traditional show at halftime at Kyle field?  They learned it in a week and kicked aggy band's ass at their own specialty.  Added bonus, it was raining that day and aggy had their brand new multimillion $$ grass field that got torn the fuck up by the halftime shows.

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49 minutes ago, Horn Dogg said:

Were you there in 1996 when the Goin Band did a full-on traditional show at halftime at Kyle field?  They learned it in a week and kicked aggy band's ass at their own specialty.  Added bonus, it was raining that day and aggy had their brand new multimillion $$ grass field that got torn the fuck up by the halftime shows.

No, I was only in the Tech band in my freshman and sophomore years (Fall 1990 and 1991) and am unfamiliar with that particular story. By 1996, I'd already headed down to Austin for grad school, where I had wanted to go all along (long story short: my parents refused to pay for my tuition if I attended that commie school in Austin. No joke).

That said, I do recall something called the "Traditions Show," which was a bit of a mash-up of Texas-related music, like "Yellow Rose of Texas," and had a more traditional military-marching style while creating lots of elaborate interlocking shapes/patterns. There was one part where everyone marched in concentric circles or rings that expanded inward and outward that, I think, ended in a blooming flower kind of pattern (these are vague 30-plus-year-old recollections, so apologies if I'm wrong). 

The band director at the time, Keith Bearden, got a kick out of doing that particular show to troll aggy when we played them to demonstrate that the shit they did wasn't so special. And, yes, it was a one-week-only kind of thing was reserved for playing AnM. I know we played it at Kyle Field during my freshman year in 1990, which was a gawd awful experience. What I remember during that game was that it was hot, muggy, and stifling as fuck, so fairly early in the season. Tech ended up losing, but it was a close one. They'd only provided enough space to accommodate a 200-person band in the stadium, but there were roughly 400 or so. You probably can imagine how that'd work with all the bulky equipment and instruments.

This was way before the Mike Leach, so there shouldn't have been a "rivalry" between Tech and aggy, but the Raiders had gone something like 4-6 in the previous decade. Still, it was the most unfriendly stadium environment (NOT to be interpreted as intimidating) we visited during my short 2-year college band geek career. We were on the lower level (SE corner), and throughout the game, aggy gomers pelted us with trash, spit, various liquid, and other shit all throughout that miserable game. It was the exact fucking opposite of any of those fake stories they post on texags proclaiming what good hosts they are.

In short, fuck aggy forever. Btw, we won that gotdam halftime against their vaunted fake army marching band.

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