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Post by Bigfoot on Aug 15, 2015 11:54:40 GMT -6
Just made the decision with my wife to make this trip and support the Cardinals. We found ourselves in a similar quandary back in 2007 when trying to decide if we should go to the Ball State game at Nebraska. Reflecting back on that game and how much fun we had with other BSU fans and also Husker fans clinched it for our decision to go to A&M game. So if you have doubt at all "bite the bullet" on the time and money commitment and go. These are rare opportunities to attend and witness our BSU Cardinals play against an elite program. Even though we lost at the very end to Nebraska 41-40 after leading virtually the entire game - it was one of my most proud moments supporting the Cards. Nebraska fans knew they got lucky and actually cheered the Ball State team as they left the field. When we were up 37 to 28 (last photo) with 12 minutes to go it was the first time in the game I really thought we would pull off the win! We were stopped by so many Husker fans leaving the stadium and telling us from that day forward they would always appreciate our team and the MAC in general or something to that effect - proud to be a Cardinal that day for sure!
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Post by bsu0 on Aug 15, 2015 13:49:53 GMT -6
I wish I could be there with you. I lived in Houston over 27 years. Family obligations won't let me go. A&M is not a national title contender this season. If we play an error free game and get a break or two it could be the Huskers all over again with a better ending. If we try to do too much too soon and turn the ball over they will bury us. We have to surprise them early and take the crowd out of the ball game. Believe me, the crowd is always a factor in College Station/Bryan...the Corps, the band, the (Original) Twelfth Man, and a rabid fan following add up to a stadium of crazies. A cadet pulled a saber on a visiting cheerleader a few years ago!! They can be nuts. Make the trip, eat some brisket, drink an ice cold beer or two, and bring home a win. P.S. In order to upset the Aggies our defense will have to play the game of their lives. Kevin Sumlin has installed a high powered quick hit offense. They will be fast and quick (there is a difference). We cannot give up big plays over and over again. We must have the defense take the ball away a few times and reduce their number of chances to score. If the defense does that and the offense scores on those opportunities we will have a good chance to bring home a victory.
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Post by Bigfoot on Aug 15, 2015 18:45:27 GMT -6
I wish I could be there with you. I lived in Houston over 27 years. Family obligations won't let me go. A&M is not a national title contender this season. If we play an error free game and get a break or two it could be the Huskers all over again with a better ending. If we try to do too much too soon and turn the ball over they will bury us. We have to surprise them early and take the crowd out of the ball game. Believe me, the crowd is always a factor in College Station/Bryan...the Corps, the band, the (Original) Twelfth Man, and a rabid fan following add up to a stadium of crazies. A cadet pulled a saber on a visiting cheerleader a few years ago!! They can be nuts. Make the trip, eat some brisket, drink an ice cold beer or two, and bring home a win. P.S. In order to upset the Aggies our defense will have to play the game of their lives. Kevin Sumlin has installed a high powered quick hit offense. They will be fast and quick (there is a difference). We cannot give up big plays over and over again. We must have the defense take the ball away a few times and reduce their number of chances to score. If the defense does that and the offense scores on those opportunities we will have a good chance to bring home a victory. I totally understand - "respect all but fear none" is the motto!
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Post by Bigfoot on Aug 15, 2015 19:00:45 GMT -6
Big crowd won't be a factor as we have been "there and done that" many times. If anything it will help to get our guys "juiced up"!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 6:55:08 GMT -6
Big crowd won't be a factor as we have been "there and done that" many times. If anything it will help to get our guys "juiced up"!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 8:20:48 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 9:10:23 GMT -6
Gig 'em Cards!
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Post by thebsukid on Aug 17, 2015 11:13:45 GMT -6
BSU O is right on the mark!!! I wish I could go but must be in China...I will see the game somehow....
Go into this game undefeated and get the W...and we get Top 25 votes!!!
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Post by Bigfoot on Aug 17, 2015 13:26:17 GMT -6
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Post by stlchirp on Aug 17, 2015 14:06:14 GMT -6
Saw the boys play at Clemson in 2012..that was an amazing atmosphere. I had the same experience regarding the fans they were so nice. Hanging at the bars that night in my Cards gear had several beers bought for me. Even though it wasn't much of a contest they were impressed at the level of play. Going to A&M would be a blast! Just get ready to say 50 times..."No, Ball State is not in Illinois." I still get the feeling its going to be an ugly game. Their offense is too prolific.
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Post by cardfan on Aug 17, 2015 15:01:43 GMT -6
I just hope we are somewhat competitive.
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Post by bsu65 on Aug 17, 2015 15:24:30 GMT -6
I went to the Clemson game in 2012 and the people there were so nice, we were offered food and drinks from several tailgate parties as we walked to the stadium. I cant wait for the A&M game but that stadium seems pretty intense on game day.
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Post by Bigfoot on Sept 2, 2015 14:23:41 GMT -6
Big crowd won't be a factor as we have been "there and done that" many times. If anything it will help to get our guys "juiced up"! You have to give Texas A&M credit for the vision that became reality and a showcase. They just had bigger vision than we did and more importantly the resources to implement the vision. Most important though is the quality of the team on the field playing the game and I feel good about our guys and the progress to improve facilities albeit slower than I am sure any of us would like to be seeing!
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Post by lemboforprez on Sept 3, 2015 11:02:18 GMT -6
Ah! Just saw this, my wife and I are heading down to the game from Chicago. We're meeting up with three other friends (non BSU fans, but we're making them wear Ball State gear XD) if you'd like to meet up and tailgate!!
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Post by Bigfoot on Sept 3, 2015 11:51:16 GMT -6
Get your tickets through the U so you can sit with all the other BSU folks and call alumni association for their plans and plug into their activity they will also be networking with alums throughout Texas. I always do this for road games and it is well worth the few bucks and lots of fun meeting other alums from the Texas area.
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