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I’d have to say that most Aggies are split on the issue.  A lot of Aggies would like to resume the annual game.  Myself I’d like to see about a 20 year span before we start playing the ‘horns again.  We are still relatively new in the conference and still trying to establish an identity here. I cringe when we play someone on National tv and our fans are giving the horns upside down. I kinda know why they’re doing it but still dislike it. I want A&M to be all about us more than anti-someone else. 

We really haven’t had as much success relative to our resources. I envision A&M eventually joining Clemson, Auburn, and LSU in the highly successful program category. I specifically mention these programs because they are the 2nd wave of blue bloods. We certainly have similar profiles program wise, maybe even a better position than Clemson WRT recruiting.  

The other part of that is that I think UT needs A&M much more than A&M needs them. Being in the SEC has put us in a position where we’re the only instate sec program. I think our recruiting has benefited even if we haven’t been able to translate that to wins. It does set us apart. 

The SEC, and especially the West, is tough, tough, tough.  Honestly we would be better served playing a light schedule ooc.  Obviously nobody had any idea Clemson would be so tough these last few years. 

I think Dabo must be a capable coach.  They are out recruiting Alabama, which is hard to do, and of course beating them, which also is not easy.  The OSU game will be fascinating, I have had OSU as the best team out there most of the season.  If Fields is healthy, they can score, and play defense.  Clemson isn't going anywhere unless Dabo is.

They have had some nice runs in the past but often associated with, um, some malfeasances.

I’m sorry but this is quite laughable coming from an Big 12/OU fan. Isn’t Clemson the team that absolutely destroyed OU a few years ago in the first few cfb playoffs?  If anything playing in a weak conference should manifest itself when the playoffs start.

I don’t really follow the ACC much but I wasn’t aware they were considered down.

Regardless of how easy or tough their schedule is they have still done extremely well in the cfp.  Beaten Bama 2x, lost one and generally been in it every year.

I was comparing Clemson's situation to that of any program in the SEC-West, which, as you mentioned, is tough.
Clemson has a much easier route to the playoff than Bama or LSU do, and they likely will arrive there with fewer injuries to key players.

The AAC is better than the ACC

Like the Big East was back in the day - New years day bowl for Rutgers!

The B12 is tough because of the 9 conference games,  the full roundrobin that ensures you NEVER miss another conference team, AND the silly rematch CCG which ensures you play another of the two best teams in the conference twice no matter what.

Almost kickoff time. I won’t be watching the first quarter because we’re in the deer blind but I’ll probably make it back just in time for the end of the 1st half. I look for it to be a really tight game.  

Gig em Aggies.