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FTM, Ep. 88: Strong streaming numbers, hoops coaching contracts & more
On this episode of Follow The Money, Dr. R. Bowen Loftin, Jon Heidtke and host Andrew Monaco discuss the impressive ratings from March Madness, considering all of the changes to television and streaming. The trio also discusses the men's basketball coaching carousel, gambling issues and more.
5 Thoughts: Alabama 100, Texas A&M 97
Bucky McMillan and the Fightin' Texas Aggies dropped a one-possession game at Alabama on Wednesday night as the high-scoring contest came down to the wire. After winning four straight in the league, A&M now has two days to learn from this loss as No. 17 Florida comes to Aggieland on Saturday.
McMillan sees promise despite dropping a road shootout to Alabama
A close contest throughout, Texas A&M fell short on Wednesday night in Tuscaloosa as the Aggies watched their four-game win streak end in a 100-97 loss to Alabama. Now 7-2 in SEC play, A&M will face No. 17 Florida this weekend with sole possession of first place up for grabs.
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Scouting Report: Texas A&M at Alabama
Nate Oats and the Alabama Crimson Tide have lost two of their three games since acquiring their controversial reinforcements from Charles Bediako out of the NBA G League. With Texas A&M headed to Tuscaloosa on Wednesday, it's fair to expect another fast-paced contest at Coleman Coliseum.
'Basketball savant' McMillan returns to home state to face Alabama
For a second time this season, Birmingham native Bucky McMillan is headed back to his home state as the Fightin' Texas Aggies will take on Alabama on Wednesday night. After winning at Auburn earlier this year, the Maroon & White head to Tuscaloosa on a four-game winning streak.
Keys to the Game: No. 10 Texas A&M vs. No. 5 Alabama
Reed Arena will host its first top-10 game on Saturday night as No. 10 Texas A&M welcomes No. 5 Alabama to town for a heavy-weight bout in Aggieland. Both the Aggies and Crimson Tide enter the showdown off to 2-0 starts in SEC play and with identical 13-2 overall records.
Disastrous 3-point defense leaves A&M reeling after T-Town beatdown
Struggling to contest 3-pointers, the Aggies surrendered an alarming 18 makes from beyond the arc in Saturday's loss to No. 15 Alabama, 100-75. Conversely, Texas A&M continued to fire from long range without success, shooting 4-of-23 and taking another step back in the process.
