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[BigEd76]

AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic
Arlington, TX
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Friday, January 4, 2013 - 8:00pm EST - FOX
Odds: Texas A&M -3.5

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OKLAHOMA (10-2) (Big 12)
Players to keep an eye on:
#12 QB Landry Jones
#26 RB Damien Williams (JR)
#33 FB Trey Millard (JR)
#4 WR Kenny Stills (JR)
#19 WR Justin Brown
#69 OT Lane Johnson
#64 C Gabe Ikard (JR)
#90 DE/DT David King
#97 DT Jamarkus McFarland
#80 DT Jordan Phillips (SO)
#7 OLB Corey Nelson (JR)
#21 ILB Tom Wort (JR)
#6 CB Demontre Hurst
#14 CB Aaron Colvin (JR)
#30 SS Javon Harris
#1 FS Tony Jefferson (JR)
#36 P Tress Way
(DT Stacy McGee is out for the bowl game)

TEXAS A&M (10-2) (SEC)
Players to keep an eye on:
#2 QB Johnny Manziel (FR)
#33 RB Christine Michael
#25 WR Ryan Swope
#7 WR Uzoma Nwachukwu
#76 OT Luke Joeckel (JR)
#75 OT Jake Matthews (JR) (son of Bruce)
#61 C Patrick Lewis
#94 DE/OLB Damontre Moore (JR)
#99 DT Spencer Nealy
#10 OLB Sean Porter
#22 CB Dustin Harris
#29 CB Deshazor Everett (SO)

[christsmith99]

Johnny football baby!

[LacesOut]

Oooooooooooh, this should be a good one!

[christsmith99]

LacesOut, on 01 January 2013 - 09:10 PM, said:

Oooooooooooh, this should be a good one!

One of the better ones

[Shocker54]

Cotton Bowl has been more exciting than many BCS games recently.

[Shocker54]

beautiful slide from Manziel

[Cappeeler]

Awesome run. How did he stay inbounds????

[LacesOut]

Love A&M's uni's.  Oklahoma's suck.


FASHION SHOW

FASHION SHOW

[Innocence096]

A&M's tackles are such beasts. "Damonster" Moore has been a non factor and has taken some babin-esque angles trying to get to the QB.

[Iggles_Phan]

I'd be happy with either of their OTs starting here next year.  



What are the odds that Johnny Manziel comes out in the draft after next season?  The rules for the draft state - 3 years removed from high school.  He'll be a red-shirt sophomore next season.  He could come out, would he?  (I know its early to predict, but its just something on my mind as I watch the game.)

[eggs]

These tackles are amazing, although Oklahoma seems afraid to test them. God I would love it if thf Matthews came out and the Eagle traded down and got him at 7 or 8 plus a 2nd rounder.

[Innocence096]

Iggles_Phan, on 04 January 2013 - 10:29 PM, said:

I'd be happy with either of their OTs starting here next year.  



What are the odds that Johnny Manziel comes out in the draft after next season?  The rules for the draft state - 3 years removed from high school.  He'll be a red-shirt sophomore next season.  He could come out, would he?  (I know its early to predict, but its just something on my mind as I watch the game.)

I think it all depends on how he does. if he has another great year than yeah he might do it. I love watching the kid play but he has a lot of work to do. Mostly with his footwork. He throws off of his back foot and steps almost laterally instead of forward when making throws too. just some mechanical issues that need work because scouts will tear him to shreds on it.

[LacesOut]

LacesOut, on 01 January 2013 - 09:10 PM, said:

Oooooooooooh, this should be a good one!

Eh, nevermind.  Blowout City.

[eagleeyejk]

LacesOut, on 04 January 2013 - 11:23 PM, said:

Eh, nevermind.  Blowout City.

tremendous game...even for Johnny Football that was an all timer performance. don't blink or look down or you miss the entire play.

[eagleeyejk]

Innocence096, on 04 January 2013 - 11:09 PM, said:

I think it all depends on how he does. if he has another great year than yeah he might do it. I love watching the kid play but he has a lot of work to do. Mostly with his footwork. He throws off of his back foot and steps almost laterally instead of forward when making throws too. just some mechanical issues that need work because scouts will tear him to shreds on it.

Let Johnny Football be Johnny Football, he'd be the 1st pick if he was eligible for this draft. Same with Bridgewater.  Until he fails, you don't mess with him much either.

[Iggles_Phan]

Isn't that logic what got Tebow into trouble in the NFL?

[Shocker54]

JOHNNY FOOTBALL

guys amazing.

[Marinomanx013]

God I hate everyone's crowning of the phrase Johnny Football. Just call him Johnny Manziel...!

[Iggles_Phan]

I have to admit, that name does bother me too.  He didn't invent the game, and he has a long way to go to be crowned the best football player ever.

[Shocker54]

JOHNNY FOOTBALL

[eagleeyejk]

Iggles_Phan, on 05 January 2013 - 08:58 AM, said:

Isn't that logic what got Tebow into trouble in the NFL?

It hasn't worked with Tebow probably because it isn't feasible because Tebow is much more awkward. Manziel and every QB needs to work on things but I don't think he needs a major overhaul like Tebow.

Tebow has a slow release and very awkward delivery and brings the ball back to almost a flat release point. Manziel delivered a lot of throws right where they needed to be on time for the most part and he can cover most of the field although he isn't perfect.

johnny football's name is hilariously bad.

[Iggles_Phan]

Shocker54, on 05 January 2013 - 01:34 PM, said:

JOHNNY FOOTBALL

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[Nivraga]

Iggles_Phan, on 05 January 2013 - 01:00 PM, said:

I have to admit, that name does bother me too.  He didn't invent the game, and he has a long way to go to be crowned the best football player ever.

First freshman ever to win the Heisman! (Albeit redshirt freshman)

[nicks]

How is his arm and can he throw accurately? Is he another RG3? QB's that run around like crazy get too beat up in the NFL.

[Iggles_Phan]

Nivraga, on 05 January 2013 - 04:04 PM, said:

First freshman ever to win the Heisman! (Albeit redshirt freshman)

And Archie Griffin is the only one to win it twice.  My point remains: He still has a lot to prove before he should be crowned as the greatest football player ever.  


Gino Torretta won the Heisman too!  There's still a LOT to go before he's the best ever.   He had a very impressive freshmen year.  Greatness is defined by having great seasons perennially.

[nicks]

You surely will not run around like a scared monkey(nothing derogatory intended) in the NFL with Linebackers just as fast as you are. Is he a keeper? Or just a flash in the pan college football star?

[Shocker54]

Racist

[nicks]

I take great insult in calling me a racist!!!!!! I was strictly talking about someone running around the field. NOW answer the friggin question, if you can! DO NOT insult me again!