I think Mike Sherman did a decent job at Texas A&M and thought he was unfairly fired from his job. Consequently, I want the Aggies to get their butts kicked when they play in the SEC. Of course, the bigger reason I look forward to their undoing is A&M left a very strong, traditional Big-12 to seek greener pastures(?) in the SEC. I will probably hate the Aggie program for years to come for deserting the league that was practically the SEC's equal last year.
I won't let that hatred cloud my judgement of A&M. I hope.
Inexperience at the QB position should lead to a difficult transitional year for A&M. They lose a #1 draft choice at that position( surprisingly, I don't think that's going to be a Giant loss. QB Tanneyhill did throw 15 interceptions), and plan to start a freshman. I just don't think the Aggies will get away with a fr.QB in the SEC. So, despite 4 offensive linemen back, and serviceable returnees at the talent positions, I don't foresee smooth offense for A&M.
Defensively, they lose 5 all-league performers from their '11 squad, including two-300 pound interior linemen who were the strength of last year's team. Some decent defenders return(LB Porter was a 1st team Big12 who had 9 sacks last year), but, losing 5 all-leaguers is a bad omen for a team entering the nation's best conference.
I think the coaching at A&M will be top notch, as Kevin Sumlin leaves one Texas school(Houston), for another. I just think a new coach normally has transitional problems in his first year at a new program. My hope is Sumlin has trouble this year, and for years to come. I want them to regret the day they decided to leave the Big12 for the SEC.
If A&M has trouble in their first game vs. an underrated LaTech team, oh boy will this be a bad year for them. I can only hope!
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