Good Bull Hunting: All Posts by Rush RobertsBeating the hell outta the blogospherehttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50575/gbh-fav.png2021-11-22T08:31:59-06:00https://www.goodbullhunting.com/authors/dr-norris-camacho/rss2021-11-22T08:31:59-06:002021-11-22T08:31:59-06:00First Glance: LSU Tigers
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<p>Once more unto the breach</p> <p id="72XCiG">Good morning. I hope you’re all able to have a restful and enjoyable Thanksgiving week. Here are the facts:</p>
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<li id="RMmnvc">The Aggies’ last game is Saturday night at 6:00 on ESPN in Baton Rouge. It’s going to be cloudy and cool, and probably very raucous.</li>
<li id="uScfVu">We’re playing 5-6 LSU to keep them under six wins. 2020’s self-disciplining excepted, they haven’t missed a bowl this century. </li>
<li id="CPPx9D">We’re playing a lame-duck coach in his last home game just two years removed from a national title.</li>
<li id="GFg3sW">The Aggies can still hit ten wins this year.</li>
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<p id="HaQzkP">These are all important and tangible things to play for in the immediate sense. But this game could also go a long way in establishing the future of this team. Line up, hit them in the mouth, play the type of tough and smart football we all know this team is capable of, and we could come out of Saturday night with a solid win that could boost us into a respectable bowl game. </p>
<p id="sNswTo">Lose, and we’ll just slip back into the same cycle we’re accustomed to. LSU is always dangerous.</p>
<p id="eKJnCW">Three years ago, we hadn’t beaten LSU in over two decades. Now we’ve got a chance to send this senior class off with a 75% win rate against them. That’s just as big a progress marker as beating Alabama in the larger scheme of A&M in the SEC. Let’s go hit them in the teeth. Thanksgiving Football is fun. Gig ‘Em.</p>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/11/22/22796250/first-glance-lsu-tigersRush Roberts2021-11-15T08:25:52-06:002021-11-15T08:25:52-06:00First Glance: Prairie View A&M Panthers
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<p>Last home game of the season, folks</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies fell to #16 after Saturday’s disappointing loss in Oxford.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Prairie View A&M is 7-2 overall and in first place in the SWAC West.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">If you’re betting on this game, you don’t need me.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="0cwiVN">The Aggies and Panthers last squared off in 2016, <a href="https://www.espn.com/college-football/game/_/gameId/400868990">when A&M won 67-0</a>.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous PVAMU alumni include Megan Thee Stallion and Lt. General Julius W. Becton, Jr. Give us some more down in the comments.</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Prairie View A&M <a href="https://www.pvamu.edu/about_pvamu/college-history/mascots/">does not have live mascots</a>.</li>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>HIDDEN YARDAGE. </strong>The Panthers are tops in their conference in defensive touchdowns and interception return yards. Not sure why I’m mentioning that right now at this point in time.</li>
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<strong>MORE INTANGIBLES.</strong> PVAMU is also the least-penalized team in the SWAC as well as the most efficient field goal-kicking team. Takin’ care of business.</li>
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<strong> RUNNING THE DANG BALL?- </strong>What if we just...gave the football to one of our gamebreaking running backs when the game was on the line? </li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
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<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Kyle Field</li>
<li id="cSX9a9">Game Time: 11:00 am Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: ESPN+, SECN+, basically any of the pluses, don’t forget to frantically search for the station at 10:55 when GameDay is wrapping up.</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Partly cloudy with a high around 70. Beautiful.</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/11/15/22782936/first-glance-prairie-view-a-m-panthersRush Roberts2021-11-08T09:40:01-06:002021-11-08T09:40:01-06:00First Glance: Ole Miss Rebels
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<p>It’s fleece pullover SZN</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are ranked #11 after beating Auburn.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Ole Miss climbed to #12 following Saturday’s win over Liberty.</li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.redcuprebellion.com/">Red Cup Rebellion</a> for the latest on Ole Miss Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">The Aggies opened as 1-point road faves.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="0cwiVN">The Aggies lead the all-time series “9-1” (thank you, NCAA vacated wins).</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous Ole Miss alumni include Carolyn Haines and Gerald McRaney. Give us some more down in the comments.</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Ole Miss has a complex mascot history:</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">New EDSBS! All the reasons why the new Ole Miss mascot is good are right here: <a href="https://t.co/kFFrPk51XN">https://t.co/kFFrPk51XN</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZUzJkm2OCU">pic.twitter.com/ZUzJkm2OCU</a></p>— BUM CHILLUPS AKA SPENCER HALL (@edsbs) <a href="https://twitter.com/edsbs/status/1029005092668821504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 13, 2018</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>SHOULDER TO FLY ON. </strong>Calazada just added more lore to the legend Saturday after going to the tent, <a href="https://thumbs.gfycat.com/SerpentineUnlinedBlackwidowspider-mobile.mp4">popping his shoulder back into place like Riggs</a>, and closing out the damn game. He may be held together with duct tape and baling wire, but he’s our QB and this team loves him for it.</li>
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<strong>GAME DAY.</strong> Lee, Kirk, Rece, Desmond, and crew will be in Oxford on Saturday. Time to <a href="https://twitter.com/billyliucci/status/1457359483139723276">throw a tantrum about this somehow being a perceived slight</a>!</li>
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<strong> OK CORRAL- </strong>The Ole Miss QB is cut from a cloth not too dissimilar from the Auburn QB, only with more polished passing skills. </li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Vaught Hemingway Stadium</li>
<li id="Sdkc4z">Game Time: 6:00 pm Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: ESPN</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Cold and cloudy (high 48, low 31).</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/11/8/22769006/first-glance-ole-miss-rebels-texas-aggies-lane-kiffin-jimbo-fisherRush Roberts2021-11-01T08:57:42-05:002021-11-01T08:57:42-05:00First Glance: Auburn Tigers
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<p>It’s the last SEC home game of the year</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are ranked #13 after the bye.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Auburn jumped to #12 following Saturday’s win over Ole Miss.</li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.collegeandmagnolia.com">College and Magnolia</a> for the latest on Auburn Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">The Aggies opened as 4-point favorites at home.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="0cwiVN">The Aggies lead the all-time series 6-5. Perhaps the most famous non-SEC meeting was the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1986_Cotton_Bowl_Classic">1986 Cotton Bowl</a>, ask your Auburn friends about that one.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous Auburn alumni include actress Octavia Spencer and Apple CEO Tim Cook. Give us some more.</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Auburn does not have a live-action tiger mascot, but we can bring you this behind-the-scenes look at Tiger King 2: </li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hanging out with my favorite mascot! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Aubie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Aubie</a> <a href="http://t.co/aOwBGt3V7E">pic.twitter.com/aOwBGt3V7E</a></p>— Will Muschamp (@CoachWMuschamp) <a href="https://twitter.com/CoachWMuschamp/status/609791706674921472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 13, 2015</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>EXCESS OF GRIT. </strong>Bo Nix had one of his more memorable performances of his Auburn career against Ole Miss. Will there be a letdown or more GRIT?</li>
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<strong>FRIENDLY CONFINES.</strong> Folks, this is THE LAST Kyle Field SEC game of 2021. Let’s get loud.</li>
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<strong> DUELLISTS- </strong>These are the <a href="https://www.secsports.com/statistics/football/team/kicking">top two field goal kicking teams in the dang SEC.</a> Let’s get booting.</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Kyle Field</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 2:30 pm Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: CBS </li>
</ul>
<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Mostly sunny, high of 67, cool and clear.</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/11/1/22757125/first-glance-auburn-tigers-aggies-sec-jimbo-fisherRush Roberts2021-10-18T09:00:51-05:002021-10-18T09:00:51-05:00First Glance: South Carolina Gamecocks
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<p>Hold onto your hats, it’s RIVALRY WEEK</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are ranked #17 after a nice 35-14 road win over Missouri.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">South Carolina is 4-3 on the year, fresh off a 21-20 takedown of Vanderbilt.</li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.garnetandblackattack.com/">Garnet and Black Attack</a> for the latest on Cocks Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">Ags are currently favored by 20.5.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="0cwiVN">The Aggies lead the all-time series 7-0. The teams have played each year going back to 2014. The largest margin of victory was last year’s 48-3 Aggie win.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous South Carolina alumni include Hootie & the Blowfish and Charlie Weis. Give us some more!</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">This magnificent rivalry features one of the finest trophies in the sport.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">THE GREATEST TROPHY IN ALL OF SPORT<a href="https://twitter.com/GBHunting?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@GBHunting</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/AggieFootball?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AggieFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Mugdown?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Mugdown</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Traditional_Rival_ahem?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Traditional_Rival_ahem</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BonhamTrophy?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BonhamTrophy</a> <a href="https://t.co/gPcqSXT47G">pic.twitter.com/gPcqSXT47G</a></p>— Brett Nicholson (@aggiebrett) <a href="https://twitter.com/aggiebrett/status/913843961659133952?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 29, 2017</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>RUNNING THE DANG BALL NONCHALANTLY. </strong>Each of the top two tailbacks cracked a hundred and got in the end zone in Columbia last weekend. Let’s see more of the same.</li>
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<strong>FRIENDLY CONFINES.</strong> Folks, this is already the second-to-last SEC home game. Time flies when the football is fun. Let’s get loud.</li>
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<strong> PICKPOCKET- </strong>South Carolina DB Jaylan Foster is currently leading the nation in interceptions. Good chance for Calzada to break that streak!</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Kyle Field</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 6:30 pm Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: SEC Network</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Mostly sunny, high in the 80s. Beautiful day to tailgate.</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/10/18/22732583/first-glance-south-carolina-gamecocksRush Roberts2021-10-14T10:28:17-05:002021-10-14T10:28:17-05:00Missouri Q&A with Rock M Nation
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<p>Haven’t seen these folks in a while. What’s Mizzou football been up too?</p> <p id="QqyINV">Howdy! Been a while since we did one of these things, but catching up with old conference-mates we haven’t seen in the better part of a decade seems like a good chance to dust off the Q&A.</p>
<p id="n51I7n">I’ll be honest, I’m with <a href="https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/10/13/22723690/the-tailgate-a-graphical-preview-of-texas-a-m-aggies-at-missouri-tigers">Shooter from his piece in the TAILGATE</a>: I haven’t kept up with Mizzou football over the past few years. Last time we played them, they were in the midst of winning the SEC East for the second straight year. </p>
<p id="Y5QNHX">We asked<a href="https://www.rockmnation.com/"> Rock M Nation</a> contributor <a href="https://twitter.com/StavaonSTL">Sammy Stava </a>for a big-picture look at Missouri football since then.</p>
<p id="a5QhJQ"><strong>GBH: </strong><em>The Aggies haven’t faced Missouri since 2014. Tell us what’s been going on with y’all for the past seven seasons! Y’all were winning the SEC East every year last time we hung out, things still good?</em></p>
<p id="IYKHHU"><strong>RMN:</strong> Well, after winning the SEC East in 2014, things haven’t gone so well for the Tigers. Since the start of 2015, Mizzou Football has been just an average program, and their record shows it. They’ve gone to a couple of bowl games here and there in 2017 and 2018, but there last two seasons with bowl-eligible records were ruined by a bowl ban and a COVID cancellation. All in all, things haven’t been a total disaster, but here’s hoping Eli Drinkwitz’s elite recruiting can elevate Mizzou in the future. </p>
<p id="B3Fsk2"><strong>GBH: </strong><em>Give us your breakout players for offense, defense, and special teams. Who’s got the best chance to make an impact on this game?</em></p>
<p id="xhf86W"><strong>RMN: </strong> For a breakout player on the offensive side, I’ll go with an obvious one, the team’s MVP in running back Tyler Badie. It’s scary to imagine (in a bad way) where Mizzou would be without him. It’s kind of tough to pick a breakout player on the defensive side considering Mizzou has one of the worst rush defenses in the country, but I think senior defensive back and Tulsa transfer Akayleb Evans could have a good day. And on special teams, let’s go with two — Kris Abrams-Draine, who has a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown this season, and kicker Harrison Mevis — who simply doesn’t miss field goals. Fun fact: Missouri has the No. 1 ranked special teams in Bill Connelly’s SP+ rankings! And, Badie has the best chance to make an impact on this game. He’s pretty much had a big moment in every game this season. </p>
<p id="k7SLxA"><strong>GBH: </strong><em>Do you wish to share your final score and/or other predictions?</em></p>
<p id="iKwopT"><strong>RMN: </strong>The only way I can see Mizzou winning this game right now is that if A&M has a serious letdown performance. I think the Tigers can hang around and make things interesting for a while at home, but the Aggies are simply are going to be too much. I’ll say 37-21 TAMU. </p>
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<p id="KJTcPb">As always, BIG THANKS to <a href="https://twitter.com/StavaonSTL">Sammy </a>with <a href="https://www.rockmnation.com/">Rock M Nation</a>. Looking forward to Saturday!</p>
https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/10/14/22725290/missouri-q-a-with-rock-m-nationRush Roberts2021-10-11T08:23:50-05:002021-10-11T08:23:50-05:00First Glance: Missouri Tigers
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<p>Time for the encore: a morning game in Missouri</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are no longer in a funk. The Aggies are living legends in college football this week.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Missouri is 3-3 on the year, 0-2 in SEC play. They defeated North Texas 48-35 last Saturday.</li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.rockmnation.com/">Rock M Nation</a> for the latest on Tiger Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">Ags are currently favored by 8.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="0cwiVN">The Aggies lead the all-time series 8-7, but Mizzou has scoreboard in the last two meetings (2013 and 2014).</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous University of Missouri alumni include Sheryl Crow and Robert Loggia. Give us some more!</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Truman the Tiger is not a live mascot, but he does rub elbows with some fine dignitaries.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mizzou?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mizzou</a>'s National Champion Mascot Truman the Tiger and Chancellor <a href="https://twitter.com/bowtieger?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@bowtieger</a>! <a href="http://t.co/SvQo1JXekH">pic.twitter.com/SvQo1JXekH</a></p>— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) <a href="https://twitter.com/MizzouFootball/status/508279389612961792?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2014</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>TIGER O. </strong>Mizzou has the SEC’s second-leading rusher and the third-most prolific passing attack. They’ve found ways to be productive this year.</li>
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<strong>BOUNCING BACK.</strong> Last time the unranked Ags knocked off a #1 team at Kyle Field, they followed it up with an absolute god-awful performance and lost to Missouri the ensuing week, which directly led to missing a bowl game. Good thing this is not 2002.</li>
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<strong> LIVING LEGEND- </strong>Zach Calzada punched his ticket Saturday for a lifetime of Aggie fame. Anything else he does is just gravy. Here’s to a big season full of delicious, touchdown-laded gravy.</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
<ul>
<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Faurot Field</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 11:00 am Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: SEC Network</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Partly sunny, high of 63.</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/10/11/22720558/first-glance-missouri-tigersRush Roberts2021-10-04T08:21:02-05:002021-10-04T08:21:02-05:00First Glance: Alabama Crimson Tide
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<p>It’s the most wonderful time of the year</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are in a funk. I don’t wish to be overly pessimistic, but this week’s opponent <em>might</em> not be the best opportunity to work out our own kinks.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Alabama shitcanned Ole Miss on Saturday, jumping out to a 28-0 halftime lead and holding the nation’s top offense to fewer than 300 total yards. Texas A&M has yet to surpass 300 yards of offense against a P5 team this year.</li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.rollbamaroll.com/">Roll Bama Roll</a> for the latest on Tide Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">Don’t look. Or do, it’s up to you.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
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<li id="0cwiVN">Bama holds the all-time edge in the series 11-2. The Ags haven’t won since you-know-when.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous University of Alabama alum include Rece Davis and Timothy Leary. Give us some more!</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Alabama does not have a live Crimson Tide or even elephant. Just a giant cuddly plush one.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Alabama’s mascot really be trolling Lane Kiffin <br><br> <a href="https://t.co/masbQYlpQm">pic.twitter.com/masbQYlpQm</a></p>— Brothers Talking Sports (@PodThat) <a href="https://twitter.com/PodThat/status/1444440184116834307?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 2, 2021</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>The abandonment of expectation. </strong>Folks, it doesn’t seem that the SEC title is in the stars for us this year. Perhaps it’s time to gear our sights towards a somewhat more modest target, like completing open passes or covering receivers. </li>
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<strong>PAIN.</strong> It’s been a while since we saw the Aggies get dominated on the field. The defense has been able to put up a good show for the most part and cover for the offense for extended periods of football games in 2021. Not sure if that will be enough on Saturday.</li>
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<strong> It’s the little things- </strong>Take thorough delight in the simplest of things: a solid open-field tackle. A nifty seven-yard run. Pinning the other team inside the 15 with a 50+ yard punt. Channel your best 2003 or 2008 self and embrace the calamitous nature of football. Find the fun stuff, it’s still there.</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
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<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Kyle Field</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 7:00 pm Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: CBS</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">High of 92 in the afternoon, mostly sunny. 100% chance of Saban.</li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/10/4/22708604/first-glance-alabama-crimson-tideRush Roberts2021-09-27T08:27:56-05:002021-09-27T08:27:56-05:00First Glance: Mississippi State Bulldogs
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<p>The Aggies return to Kyle Field this weekend</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies took a bit of a nosedive in the rankings, falling to #15 in the AP poll following a thoroughly lackluster performance against Arkansas.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Mississippi State is 2-2. All of their games have been decided by 3 points or less, except for the game where they beat the team that beat Clemson by 2 touchdowns. Mike Leach, everyone. </li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.arkansasfight.com/">For Whom The Cowbell Tolls</a> for the latest on Mississippi State Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">Texas A&M is currently a 9.5-point fave.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
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<li id="0cwiVN">The all-time series between these two schools is tied at 7 wins each. The Aggies have won the last two contests.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous MSU alum include Machine Gun Kelly and John Grisham. Give us some more!</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Mississippi State’s live bulldog mascot Bully ain’t skeered of nobody.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">MS State mascot Bully VI squares off with Alamite, mascot from Alabama 1950 <a href="https://t.co/NgGI1U4asJ">pic.twitter.com/NgGI1U4asJ</a></p>— The Ghost of Jack Cristil (@maroon_ghost) <a href="https://twitter.com/maroon_ghost/status/1420538275547254784?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2021</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>O-Face. </strong>Arkansas held the Aggies to 272 yards of offense, including our lone touchdown of 67 yards. Hopefully we’ll find some yards scattered around on the field somewhere, because it doesn’t seem like we can make our own.</li>
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<strong>AIRRAID.</strong> Mississippi State has the 6th-ranked passing offense in the nation. Let’s go, secondary.</li>
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<strong> NIGHT MOVES- </strong>It’s the first SEC game of the year under the lights. Let’s get crazy</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
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<li id="B231Ep">Venue: Kyle Field</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 6:00 pm Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: SEC Network</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">High of 81, chance of showers. </li></ul>
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https://www.goodbullhunting.com/2021/9/27/22696138/first-glance-mississippi-state-bulldogsRush Roberts2021-09-20T08:00:13-05:002021-09-20T08:00:13-05:00First Glance: Arkansas Razorbacks
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<p>The Aggies kick off SEC play...in Arlington</p> <h2 id="KiTC5m"><strong>What You Need to Know:</strong></h2>
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<li id="pHZXN5">The Aggies are ranked #5 in the AP Poll, with the Razorbacks coming in at #18. Both teams are 3-0, and the Hogs had a nice win over an extremely hyped-up team last weekend.</li>
<li id="ATJR7k">Arkansas and Texas A&M have the two best pass defenses in the SEC. Will there be enough Runnin’ the Dang Bawl this week? </li>
<li id="4hrTcp">Go check out <a href="https://www.arkansasfight.com/">Arkansas Fight</a> for the latest on Razorback Football.</li>
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<h2 id="poolbz"><strong>Betting Lines: </strong></h2>
<ul><li id="oT6j90">Texas A&M is currently a <a href="https://www.si.com/betting/2021/09/20/texas-a-m-aggies-vs-arkansas-razorbacks-college-football-odds-plays-insights-9-25-2021">6-point favorite</a>.</li></ul>
<h2 id="EA3z3R"><strong>Historical Notes:</strong></h2>
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<li id="0cwiVN">Arkansas leads the overall series, but <a href="http://www.winsipedia.com/games/texas-am/vs/arkansas">the Aggies have won nine straight</a> going back to entrance into the SEC in 2012.</li>
<li id="mqHLqQ">Famous Arkansas alum include Barry Switzer, Butch Davis, Jimmy Johnson, and John Daly, AKA The Foursome of the Apocalypse.</li>
<li id="8a5PbD">Arkansas does have a live hog mascot named Tusk who enjoys cake.</li>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Arkansas's new mascot completely destroyed this birthday cake<br><br>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/Tusk_UA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Tusk_UA</a>) <a href="https://t.co/H44phpSG83">pic.twitter.com/H44phpSG83</a></p>— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) <a href="https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1120380175454220289?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 22, 2019</a>
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<h2 id="N5u6K7"><strong>What To Watch For:</strong></h2>
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<strong>Runnin’ the Dang Bawl. </strong>Arkansas is always a physical team. Time to shift into SEC gear.</li>
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<strong>Ranked.</strong> It’s been a while since both squads were in the top 20 heading into this.</li>
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<strong> NEUTRAL EVERYTHING- </strong>Our second NFL venue in fourteen days. Next time let’s coordinate a beige-out to set the mood.</li>
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<h2 id="oT8lRb"><strong>Media Blitz:</strong></h2>
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<li id="B231Ep">Venue: JerryWorld, Arlington</li>
<li id="9MPMLt">Game Time: 2:30 Saturday</li>
<li id="a9tK9m">Station: CBS</li>
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<h2 id="2hPVkq"><strong>Weather:</strong></h2>
<ul><li id="Ndsobt">Sterile and bland, but shiny!</li></ul>
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