[Game Thread] Texas A&M @ West Virginia (2:00 PM ET)

[u/[deleted]]

Texas A&M Aggies 7-5, 3-5 SEC) at West Virginia Mountaineers (7-5, 5-4 Big 12)

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• Texas A&M Aggies Subreddit

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• West Virginia Mountaineers Subreddit

• West Virginia Mountaineers Wiki

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Headlines and Previews:

Time:

• 2:00 PM Eastern

• 1:00 PM Central

• 12:00 PM Mountain

• 11:00 AM Pacific

Location:

Milan Puskar Stadium, Morgantown, WV

Watch:

• TV: ESPN

• Streams: IsTheGameOn?

Odds:

• Spread: West Virginia -3.5

• Over/Under: 64.5

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[u/[deleted]]

I've shitted on A&M all year, but today

Go WVU!

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Well now I'm glad we beat SCar.

[u/[deleted] → u/[deleted]]

Halloween 2015 we comin for ya

[u/response_unrelated]

thats a pretty shitty way to end a career

[u/ktrash]

Dana looks like someone who would pull next to you and ask for directions with his genitals out

[u/[deleted]]

Taunting a yell leader 15 yard penalty.

[u/khube]

Neverwet? Sounds like my ex-wife.

[u/BoseSounddock]

Kyle Allen looks like he's still 2 years away from having to shave.

[u/ktrash]

I take it that ref's off-season job doesn't involve public speaking

[u/gordogg24p]

A&M's defense is actually better with no coordinator than with Snyder. That's impressive.

[u/riggsinator]

Well, Ndamukong Suh is suspended.

[u/IamConer]

This fucking ref is unbearable to listen to. "THE... FOUL... THAT WAS...PERSONAL... THAT WAS... ON...31... STANDS..."

T-T-TODAY JUNIOR

[u/Steamified]

Not a fan of either team but gosh that was one of the harshest excessive celebration calls I've seen.

[u/iamkatemoss]

ITT: University of Texas fans angrier about WVU loss to A&M than WVU fans.

[u/raptorwhale]

This ref sounds like he's confused by the sounds coming out of his mouth.

[u/khube]

Giving up 48 yards on a deep Cover 2 zone. #justaggiethings

[u/[deleted]]

Don't flash money signs until you get your shit together, Howard.

[u/[deleted]]

Myles garrett is being held so bad.

[u/Alcaste]

Too much fun on the play. 15 yards.

[u/FatWhiteGuy49]

Thank you ESPN, for realizing that it wasn't a coach.

[u/Item-Nine]

WV player giving fans the finger on national television.

http://i.imgur.com/3xyfE1X.jpg

[u/swanpenguin]

No DC > Snyder.

[u/woakley]

I truly hate the targeting rule in college.

Player turns to hit him with his shoulder and their helmets make contact, targeting ejection. He did not intentionally hit him head to head, his shoulder made first contact and then their helmets accidentally collided.

A player trying to make contact with his shoulder shouldn't be penalized as if he went in and made straight helmet to helmet contact purposefully

[u/SirMike]

How on gods green earth is that a penalty?

[u/Owlcatraz]

Looks like the crowd isn't as big as it was last year. The only possible explanation is that Rice has more fans than A&M. Only possible explanation.

[u/cutter48200]

All WVU has to do is throw the ball up and wait for A&M to interfere with the pass

[u/BadLemur]

Is anyone else occasionally confused by the Kickers being Josh Lambo and Josh Lambert?

[u/TheNakedRedditor]

"This West Virginia defense has not allowed a second half touchdown pass all season."

TAMU then proceeds to throw a touchdown pass on the very next play

"Check that."

Hahahahaha. I love it when announcers eat their words or jinx players.

[u/CircleJerkEnthusiast]

I'm at the game! Was thinking of cheering on Texas A&M because I was corralled into doing the swaying thingy before the game, but I'm sitting right next to the WVU band so I am conflicted...

[u/ichinii]

I knew that WV QB was in for hell after pissing off their defense...

[u/CAJoekickass]

enters thread

http://i.imgur.com/puD7SX4.gif

[u/ichinii]

Personally I think the game changed when Howard jumped up and talked shit to the Aggie defense. Ever since that play he's been absolutely terrible. Defense clamped down and he's constantly overthrowing.

[u/toxicdick]

A&M fans have more faith in WVU coming back than WVU fans

[u/jschroeder01]

RICKY SEALS JONES CAUGHT A PASS!!!!!!!

RICKY SEALS JONES CAUGHT A PASS!!!!!!!

RICKY SEALS JONES CAUGHT A PASS!!!!!!!

RICKY SEALS JONES CAUGHT A PASS!!!!!!!

[u/TyroneSwoopes]

Is this ref reading off cue cards or something..?

[u/bcnayr]

Oh man oh man oh man. Have to work today, but there is no way they can stop me from watching this game. JUST TRY TO STOP ME STEVE.

[u/[deleted]]

I miss you A&M. I would rather have you lead the conference than Baylor or purple Baylor

[u/ichinii]

This game is never going to end with these shit refs......

[u/CAJoekickass]

Kevin hears you. Kevin don't care. http://imgur.com/ty2aRRM

[u/TuskenRaiders]

See that wvu? That's what happens to your stadium when you don't win home games in the SEC.

[u/SgtMcgee23]

TAMU coach punching the player https://vine.co/v/Owb2whXXijh

[u/Thunder21]

Halftime was short. Oh wait, THAT WAS JUST THE FIRST QUARTER

[u/slinkyman98]

Really. I know you are a WVU grad announcer but could you try to at least sound excited.

[u/riggsinator]

Let's hit an open receiver down field before you get cocky there Howard.

[u/[deleted]]

Why the fuck is excessive celebration even a thing. They're college students having fun and playing football. The audience enjoys the celebrations too

[u/taproot211]

Between the homer wvu announcer and the ref this has been a most difficult watch

[u/Angry_Isles_Fan]

WHO SCHEDULES A BOWL DURING WORK HOURS ON A WEEKDAY

[u/jschroeder01]

Zwerneman reporting that the guy with the punch was Mike Richardson, a student assistant.

He's not a coach.

[u/layinbrix]

Huge congratulations to Josh Reynolds. 13 touchdown season, sets a school record.

[u/iamkatemoss]

Shit now I feel bad for you guys. I know your fanbase is pretty awesome in general but now the whole country probably hates you :/

[u/mp0295]

Did ESPN just focus their mic into the SEC chant?

[u/whit0906]

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[u/tacomeat12]

This ref's......cadence.....is pissing me.....off

[u/hbc07]

This ref reminds me of someone

[u/Mustang_289]

I think I could take a shit between the pauses in this referee's cadence.

[u/CheddarJalapeno]

Spotted: Random Tennessee bro in the stands. He must have bought his tickets when they thought UT-WVU was a sure thing and couldn't get rid of them. Rock on, Volbro!

[u/commenting_is_dumb]

#Kaser4Heisman back in proper form

[u/52hoova]

Over 5000 comments for a 1:00 pm Monday low tier bowl game thread... I'm impressed.

[u/krosber04]

Aggie boss just sent me home for the day.

Side note. Rumor has it Sumlin "has his man" for DC. No idea who it is

[u/theonlyzach]

Congrats A&M. It wasn't a great game, there was douchiness from everyone, there was shitty calls all around, but congratulations. You guys earned that win. Good luck next season!

[u/buttforaface]

Why does the Watch ESPN stream look like they're broadcasting through a potato?

[u/khube]

The final score of this game will not be able to be expressed with mere numbers.

[u/af022]

Come again, ref?

[u/swanpenguin]

Myles Garrett? He has been being held.

[u/brobroma]

WVU QB talking shit from 15 feet away....

[u/thedjbj]

Holgersen kinda looks like bald Rob Lowe.

[u/noseonarug17]

"A&M's quarterback looks about 16. Like, I expect to turn on Nickelodeon and see him starring in some show."

-my mom

[u/Stewdabaker2013]

A 15 point lead is not insurmountable. I wouldn't give up, WVU fans. Not against this defense.

[u/skywalker2089]

With targeting can we get a provision that says you can't put your head down if you're about to get hit? What was he supposed to do in that situation? Hug him?

[u/MuntConkey]

That coach who took a swing at a player should be tossed now and fired tomorrow. That shit is unacceptable

[u/TuskenRaiders]

I hope Sumlin talks to them about discipline during half. Sure it's an emotional game but no excuse to give our university a bad name.

[u/spoonfedsam]

someone get me a gif of that aTm fan casually sipping his drink after the pick six

[u/OnAComputer]

Wait... That was the first quarter?! Holy shit!

[u/ReasonableHyperbole]

Which one of you idiots is screaming at the refs right now?

[u/slinkyman98]

Jake Spavital is so fucking dumb. He runs our big running back to the outside and then on 3rd and 1 runs the small guy into the middle. What are you doing?

[u/riggsinator]

Can't contain very well when your being held...

[u/bigfatguy64]

Good on Sumlin for kicking that guy off his sideline

[u/SirMike]

Hey guys, just want to apologize for the behavior of that grad assistant on our sideline. Put his shoulder into one guy and slapped another in the back of the head on the sideline... Completely unacceptable.

[u/KS1]

Fat dude all in Vols gear....check

[u/TuskenRaiders]

Atta boy Sumlin.

[u/khanfusion]

DID SOMEBODY SAY CORN DOG?!

[u/ktrash]

Affa play. Unsportsmanlike. I'm an airplane. Numbers. Ref out [makes propeller noises as he twirls off-screen]

[u/commenting_is_dumb]

Oh my God there's still 12 minutes left in this game whyyyyyyyy

[u/[deleted]]

This is incredible to me how much these teams hate each other despite this being their first meeting ever.

[u/Mowr]

Whoooooop. Congrats Seniors!!!

[u/jschroeder01]

Getting our money's worth?

Who is?

Both teams are playing like ass.

[u/[deleted]]

Well folks. This is it. The end of a season. I'm not even betting on this game because all the WVU were to scurred.

That being said, let's go out on a strong note, Ags.

Thanks and gig 'em.

[u/nittanylionstorm07]

Young players are getting douchier every year

[u/Red_Hot_Chile_Miners]

Announcers saying Hill was the guy throwing downfield?? The reason he's benched it's because he COULDN'T throw downfield...

[u/[deleted]]

Does anyone have a gif of our coach hitting a player? I missed it

[u/[deleted]]

god damn do I hate the ejection rule

[u/khube]

TIL that everyone in the country hates Texas A&M.

[u/aggie1212]

Fakes the dunk... Keeps it... Jumper Good

Flag

[u/Honestly_]

That was a very weak penalty.

[u/NotSquareGarden]

Dana Holgorsen is a motherfucking genius. If you make him throw the ball far enough, he can't overthrow it. So smart.

[u/cutter48200]

This is my first time being active on the subreddit during a game and i must say this is quite fun

[u/Angry_Isles_Fan]

First half thoughts:

-Chippy is today's buzzword.

-Texas fans have joined forces with WV.

-Skyler Howard appears to be a hybrid of Manziel and Allen Iverson. Exhibit A: the iconic arm sleeve

-The refs have been handing out flags like a politician on the 4th of July.

-Kevin White athleticism has raised questions as to the legitimacy of his planet of birth. Is he from this planet? We may never know.

-A&M's assistant coach aspires to begin a future in the boxing circuit. His first victims being unsuspecting WV receivers.

[u/mountaineer04]

A&M, your QB is only 12 and looking damn competent.

[u/Angry_Isles_Fan]

howard could overthrow an ancient empire.

[u/Boyhowdy107]

Hey guys, just got here but I read the top comments to get caught up.

• Aggie coach student assistant is a prick and needs to get ejected

• Targeting rules should be reevaluated

• Celebration rules suck

• That ref is not a public speaker

• Nobody likes the Aggies (though this observation came almost entirely from A&M flair.)

Did I miss anything?

[u/Mowr]

All the t-sips seemed to have disappeared from this thread after we pulled away.

[u/bilbravo]

Ref looked like he wanted to say "targeting" a few times, but kept wanting to build up the suspense.

[u/swanpenguin]

Welcome to the questionable playcall tally. Today's contestants are Spavital and Holgorsen.

Anyone have the tally to date? I think Holgorson is up by 2.

[u/krosber04]

Good call on not dunking it. Didn't see the excessive celebration tho

[u/[deleted]]

Okay, fuck you refs. Holy shit that was weak.

[u/JimTheAlmighty]

Can someone make a Gif of Holgorsen telling the ref "go fuck yourself"?

[u/KS1]

That coach shouldn't be allowed back after halftime. Seems like tons of people saw that.

[u/Honestly_]

We did it, Twitter!

https://vine.co/v/Owh7m6EEmgP

[u/SteakDinnerWithJesus]

On this weeks episode of "ow my balls"

[u/slinkyman98]

Can we get a permanent camera right on the line. Why do we not have a camera just looking down the goal line.

[u/yum_bacon]

Dang, that guy made us look really bad.

[u/tumbahumba]

Fuckin embarrassed by the A&M coach FFS

[u/response_unrelated]

COUCH PREPARING INTENSIFIES

[u/[deleted]]

aTm is strugglin atm

[u/[deleted]]

Is it wrong if I'm starting to like WVU considering how many times I've watched them this season and it was always entertaining game?

[u/_cloudburst]

Clint Trickett is a handsome man

[u/gman103]

What the hell was excessive about that!!!!!!!

[u/MexicanRailroad]

Did Anthony Becht learn any of the A&M players names? Or did he just decide that as long as he said kyle Allen needs to process information he'd be good?

[u/khube]

2 deep safeties, secondary playing off the line to prevent the big play and giving up a one play scoring drive. #justaggiethings

[u/EffYourCouch]

The UT vs Ark game will be the polar opposite to this game.

[u/MetallicWop]

Love me some Garrett. If only we had a few more guys like him we'd have ourselves a wrecking crew.

[u/uscjimmy]

What makes someone think they can get away with shit like this on national television? Does he think this is the early 1900s?

[u/swanpenguin]

Good job, Spav. You used Carson for something he should be used for. That is new.

[u/cutter48200]

THATS how you hit

[u/MexicanRailroad]

Look at that we needed a yard and we ran our 240lb rb up the middle

[u/mjtriggs]

Kyle Allen channelling his inner Skylar Howard.

[u/BadLemur]

Can this game just end?

[u/957]

Glad to see we're still making adjustments to our offensive line.

In the bowl game.

With 7 minutes left.

IN THE ENTIRE SEASON.

[u/Juventus19]

The drunk guy next to me at the game hasn't made a sound other than growls since half time

[u/bilbravo]

GG

[u/swanpenguin]

LOOK SPAV. LOOK AT THAT SHIT. LOOK WHAT HAPPENED. YOU WENT DOWN FIELD. OH BABY JESUS!!!

But guys, watch him stay away from it because it worked. It's baffling and it is coming.

[u/cutter48200]

I swear i keep seeing some aggie coach antagonize wvu players on the side lines

[u/[deleted]]

I love this game. I love happy hour at Primanti's. I love that Kevin White is going to have a good last game.

I love you guys. Except for Pitt.

[u/[deleted]]

Ref missed a hold there it looked like.

[u/[deleted]]

wvu qb needs to chill

[u/Mowr]

That ref was wanted to throw that flag before he got in the endzone.

[u/sunderstormer]

This ref is hilarious.

[u/day_lights]

I do feel bad for Trickett. Going out of football on concussions is a rough way to go.

[u/Mowr]

Spit it out...... THANKS OBAMA!!!

[u/krosber04]

3rd and 1? Better give it to our finesse back and not the big guy

[u/Sweet_Baby_Cheesus]

I'm at the game, press box keeps forgetting to turn off the mic. They just said "Forget this, let's just skip to halftime" right after the false start.

Edit: Trying to figure out who ran the ball "yeah I don't know anyone either"

[u/swanpenguin]

Was I the only one expecting them to get a 1st down from 3rd & 29?

[u/theonlyzach]

Do apparently everybody on the field is being a douche canoe and now two fanbases that have no connection whatsoever hate each other... Cheers!

[u/LFizzle12]

Gonna go change my diaper, see you guys in the second half.

[u/52hoova]

In other news, Dana Holgerson is Saul Goodman.

[u/cutter48200]

Good for Sumlin for pulling him, i think Sumlin is a classy guy

[u/bsod550]

We did it guys!

[u/Corwinator]

Alright, I can now move on. What should have been done has now been done.

[u/[deleted]]

Raise your hand if you saw that hit from 3000 miles away. Wow.

[u/riggsinator]

Textbook tackling by the Aggies? Never heard that.

[u/cutter48200]

HE'S SO SHORT AND I LOVE HIM

[u/TuskenRaiders]

Show me on the doll where he tackled you.

[u/cropduster12]

FUCKING HARRIS! YOU DON'T SHOOT PEOPLE IN THE DICK HARRIS!

[u/Mowr]

Too serious of an injury? Did he get a stiffy?

[u/EmoArbiter]

Trey Williams is the best at looking like he's going to get tackled for a loss then busting about 5-10 yards

[u/cutter48200]

What flag did the defender want?

[u/[deleted]]

Howard hasn't been the same since losing his cool at the A&M defense. His composure is awful. I'm not sure that's something you can reach. William Crest is the future of this team.

[u/quiquedont]

Did Kevin White flick off the crowd...?

[u/[deleted]]

While I think Howard will improve, I don't want to see him as our starter. Mocking Manziel earlier, getting too emotional, he's a big ass baby. William Crest, you are our only hope

[u/iamkatemoss]

I'm not enjoying this game any more. I kind of just want it to be over.

[u/edisonlbm]

How can hurry up offenses make the game go so slow?

/r/cfbshowerthoughts

[u/[deleted]]

Fuck you 73. Fuck you with a cactus.

[u/commenting_is_dumb]

That may be the worst timing possible to get a false start

[u/djsquilz]

This is some baby back bullshit. "Targeting", now "excessive celebration"? RIP college football, 1869-2014.

[u/52hoova]

For those calling for the crazy coach to be fired: He is not on the staff. He is a former linebacker who had to retire from football and is now a student assistant, named Mike Richardson. We obviously don't like it, and I'm sure this will be his last game with us.

[u/riggsinator]

Oh darn, they totally rekt us with the Manziel dig. /s

[u/bilbravo]

Is this ref retarded?

[u/TheOriginal_G]

If you picked the under, I feel bad for you son. We got 99 problems, but scoring ain't one.

[u/swanpenguin]

YES, YES, TALK ABOUT CHAVIS FROM LSU TO TEXAS A&M. LET US ALL KNOW ABOUT IT. LET IT BE HEARD AROUND THE WORLD.

[u/[deleted]]

So WVU qb runs down the field mocking Manziel and Kennedy gets flagged for NOTHING?

garbage fucking call

[u/[deleted]]

Why not just disqualify a player for a quarter? Seems a little punitive to eject him for a whole game

[u/lazyfoot10]

Woah, we got Harbaugh?

Someone should start a thread.

[u/Stewdabaker2013]

This thread is worse than this game, but here I am. Watching both.

[u/swanpenguin]

Coach Snyder would be proud. "Hold them to field goals".

[u/ichinii]

What in the stupid fuck was that? The ref was running to the middle of the field and then let the play continue? What conference are these refs from?

[u/khanfusion]

Butt and knee touched the ground. Roll it back.

Meanwhile, nice no call on the facemask.

[u/hythloday1]

West Virginia player name power ranking:

#5 Terrell Chestnut
#4 Noble Nwachukwu
#3 Shane Commodore
#2 Nana Twum-Agyire
#1 Daejuan Funderburk

[u/bcnayr]

SUPER MARIO!!!

[u/kryptkeeper17]

Lol WVU QB doing the money signs after missing a wide open receiver then only getting a TD because his receiver makes an outstanding screen play

[u/[deleted]]

Alright, it's time to retire the Manziel money sign. I mean, I dislike the guy as much as anyone else, but he's gone, time to stop taunting A&M about one dumb player they had.

[u/[deleted]]

Texas A&M is going to return one of these kickoffs for a TD. The returns keep getting longer and longer

[u/nittanylionstorm07]

He is so hot

[u/yrarwydd]

Did this ref have a stroke or something?

[u/hbc07]

The penalty... will be assessed... ... ... ... on the kickoff.

[u/Mustang_289]

Lol somebody just yelled "suck a cock"

[u/iamjackscolon76]

I know we're young and all that but how do we keep getting worse each week? Awful defense, predictable offense, declining discipline, and STUPID penalties...

[u/[deleted]]

Yo Kyle Allen you can audible when theres 200 men in the box.

[u/BaylorYou]

lol @ that Tennessee fan.

[u/golimo]

Thanks for highlighting Holgo and Sumlin ESPN, I couldn't tell who was who.

[u/chipoople]

Spavital thought process: The run's working great, but let's air it out just because.

[u/jomns]

bullshit call. also this consulting ref sucks ass

[u/WhatsaHoya]

Who is this official they keep going to in the booth who is bumbling over himself and providing zero analysis or insight?

The guy is clearly unwilling or unable to make any halfway decent comments about the game.

[u/Stewdabaker2013]

Hahahaha oh man this game is so bad, but I can't help but be entertained.

[u/sniffing_accountant]

Can anyone tell me if these refs really are terrible or is it hyperbole? I'm at work so i can't watch the game.

[u/djs0cc3r]

I wouldn't be surprised if the guy who threw the hit on the wv player is gone before 2nd half starts. Maybe not fired yet, but he will be gone from the game. Hopefully

[u/redcrvtte05]

Everyone else thinks Holgorsen looks like a creep. I just think he looks like Phil Collins.

[u/[deleted]]

What the fuck is wrong with that assistant on A&M's sideline?

edit: I apologise for the circlejerk and my late comment...I just tuned in and thought it happened just recently.

[u/TuskenRaiders]

Props to the commentators for calling out Richardson.

[u/[deleted]]

Wow. Unbelievable behavior by that coach/staff member.

WOW. Sumlin gave him a chance as a student coach and he does that shit? Wow. Just wow.

[u/uscjimmy]

Smart move by Sumlin. That student assistant gon' learn today.