This is a question for Aggies, Longhorns, and any other Big XII rivals. Who will be a relatively unknown player who will step up and surprise people who don't religiously follow your team. We all know about Reggie McNeal, Vince Young, Jarrett Hicks, etc., but who are unknown guys who will be talked about this season.

Here are my submissions for Texas Tech:

Offense: Y receiver Robert Johnson. Johnson has amazing athletic ability, and even though he originated as a QB, has very soft hands to go along with his speed and elusiveness. With Hicks being the focus of attention, I believe Johnson will rack up very impressive receiving numbers and may even throw a pass or two. He will be considered for the Big XII newcomer of the year award.

Defense: Dwayne Slay. A physically imposing 6'4" 215 lb safety, a number of bone jarring tackles will fill up Tech's defensive highlight reel this season. He is also very rangy, leading Tech last year in interceptions despite only seeing the field about 20% of the time on defense last year. I predict we will see several receivers slam to the turf if they dare cross in front of Mr. Slay.

Whose name should we remember from your teams?

Good assumptions...as for Johnson...he was an All-State 1st team receiver his freshman year in high school in Georgia before moving behind center.

Mobley on O for Ags, Foliaki on D.

A&M - Kerry Franks So. WR. He amy be the fastest guy in the conference and can take it to the house.

I appreciate the flood of opinions! It's good to see that football discussions are alive and well on this forum. [/sarcasm]

Hard to say, since our players are so overhyped that everybody already knows about them.


Offense--Jordan Shipley

Defense--Killebrew

Off-Chad Schroeder (sp?): the kid can do anything.
def-Danny Gorrer*: rs-frshman CB

*if this DOESN'T happen, this could be a long season; if it DOES, then we could make some noise, IMHO.



[This message has been edited by Saltwater Assassin (edited 8/4/2005 1:39p).]

Horndev,
I agree with the shipley thought. that kid is gonna be good, & he's just a damn good kid to boot. I hope he can keep that knee healthy.

Anybody else curious who is gonna step up at QB for Okie?

It's gonna be Bomar. He's got way more upside that Thompson.

I like the call on Gorrer.

I think Ty Riley on "O"

and

Chris Harrington on "D"

im going with dq on offense


and gorrer on defense

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We all know about Jarett Hicks

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WHO?? [/Brandi]

People are counting on Shipley, so I think he's disqualified.

I'll go with Billy Pittman as the surprise contributor on offense.

On defense, I'll go with Bobino.

Dang it Henley... that's who I was going to say.

My second two guys for Texas, since Henley posted who my first ones were:

Offense: Steve Hogan
Defense: Brian Orakpo

For the Horns, I think Quan Cosby's gonna be a stud.

Its not the Big 12, but look for this guy to make some serious noise from Clemson

West Horn - I agree about Quan Cosby on offense.

On defense, I expect Eric Foreman to excel at OLB.

Uva Uvum Vivendo Varia Fit

Michael Bennett on defense

Chris Alexander - gonna be a stud fullback

another submission for Tech would have to be Filani

Here are my submissions for tceh: nobody. tech sucks.

He's not a newcomer anymore but I expect Ramonce Taylor to make a big splash this year.

Who?

Offense: DeQwan Mobley

Defense: Justin Warren

quote:

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We all know about Reggie McNeal, Vince Young, Jarrett Hicks, etc.,

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I have never heard of Jareld Hicks...




Texas Tech
A&M's Record: 34-28-1

DATE SITE RESULT A&M OPP
Nov. 28, 1927 College Station W 47 6
Sept. 24, 1932 Amarillo, Texas W 7 0
Oct. 3, 1942 College Station W 19 0
Oct. 2, 1943 Lubbock, Texas W 13 0
Sept. 30, 1944 San Antonio, Texas W 27 14
Sept. 29, 1945 Lubbock, Texas W 16 6
Sept. 28, 1946 San Antonio, Texas L 0 6
Sept. 27, 1947 San Antonio, Texas W 29 7
Sept. 25, 1948 San Antonio, Texas L 14 20
Sept. 24, 1949 San Antonio, Texas W 26 7
Sept. 30, 1950 San Antonio, Texas W 34 13
Sept. 29, 1951 Dallas, Texas W 20 7
Oct. 10, 1953 Lubbock, Texas W 27 14
Sept. 18, 1954 College Station L 9 41
Oct. 6, 1956 Dallas, Texas W 40 7
Sept. 28, 1957 Lubbock, Texas W 21 0
Sept. 20, 1958 Dallas, Texas L 14 15
Sept. 19, 1959 Dallas, Texas L 14 20
Sept. 24, 1960 College Station T 14 14
Oct. 7, 1961 Lubbock, Texas W 38 7
Oct. 6, 1962 College Station W 7 3
Oct. 5, 1963 Lubbock, Texas L 0 10
Oct. 3, 1964 Lubbock, Texas L 12 16
Oct. 2, 1965 Lubbock, Texas L 16 20
Oct. 1, 1966 College Station W 35 14
Oct. 14, 1967 Lubbock, Texas W 28 24
Oct. 12, 1968 College Station L 16 21
Oct. 11, 1969 Lubbock, Texas L 9 13
Oct. 10, 1970 College Station L 7 21
Oct. 16, 1971 Lubbock, Texas L 7 28
Oct. 14, 1972 College Station L 14 17
Oct. 13, 1973 Lubbock, Texas L 16 28
Oct. 12, 1974 College Station W 28 7
Oct. 11, 1975 Lubbock, Texas W 38 9
Oct. 9, 1976 College Station L 16 27
Sept. 24, 1977 Lubbock, Texas W 33 17
Oct. 7, 1978 College Station W 38 9
Oct. 6, 1979 Lubbock, Texas L 20 21
Oct. 4, 1980 College Station W 41 21
Oct. 3, 1981 Lubbock, Texas W 24 23
Oct. 2, 1982 College Station L 15 24
Oct. 1, 1983 Lubbock, Texas L 0 3
Oct. 6, 1984 College Station L 12 30
Oct. 5, 1985 Lubbock, Texas W 28 27
Oct. 4, 1986 College Station W 45 8
Oct. 3, 1987 Lubbock, Texas L 21 27
Oct. 1, 1988 College Station W 50 15
Oct. 7, 1989 Lubbock, Texas L 24 27
Oct. 6, 1990 College Station W 28 24
Oct. 5, 1991 Lubbock, Texas W 37 14
Oct. 3, 1992 College Station W 19 17
Oct. 2, 1993 Lubbock, Texas W 31 6
Oct. 1, 1994 College Station W 23 17
Oct. 7, 1995 Lubbock, Texas L 7 14
Oct. 26, 1996 College Station L 10 13
Oct. 25, 1997 Lubbock, Texas L 13 16
Oct. 24, 1998 College Station W 17 10
Oct. 2, 1999 Lubbock, Texas L 19 21
Sept. 30, 2000 College Station W 33 15
Nov. 3, 2001 Lubbock, Texas L 0 12
Oct. 5, 2002 College Station L (2 OT) 47 48
Oct. 4, 2003 Lubbock, Texas L 28 59
Nov. 13, 2004 College Station W (OT) 32 25

(34-28-1) 1373 1025

Dub, wasn't there some talk of Foreman transferring?

O: Shipley or Cosby would be my 1st thought, but if they don't qualify for this category then Jermichael Finley

D: Bobino, Chris Brown, or Killebrew. All 3 are talented LB's and it will be interesting to see how they do filling DJ's void.

t.u.'s receivers suck