Aggies can't go away from their best asset
October, 22, 2011
10/22/11
4:37
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By
David Ubben | ESPN.com
It's been a frustrating first quarter for the Aggies, who trail at Iowa State, 7-3.
Most frustrating? A pair of running backs who have rolled up a ton of yardage this year have 12 yards on six carries and the Aggies have just one rushing yard on eight carries.
Texas A&M can't lose sight of the big picture, though.
Like Bill Snyder loves to say, "Keep sawin' wood."
Iowa State has one of the Big 12's poorest rush defenses, though A.J. Klein and Jake Knott are two of its best linebackers. Eventually, the Aggies will break though.
Cyrus Gray and Christine Michael both have over 500 yards rushing already this season, ranking in the Big 12's top 10.
The Aggies got away from the run against Oklahoma State and lost, despite a big first-half lead. It's unlikely the lead will be back this week, but the running backs will.
Texas A&M has to keep using them, even if success doesn't arrive until the second half or even into the fourth quarter.
Iowa State's offense isn't going to put a ton of points on the board, and Ryan Tannehill looks off early on, completing just 4 of 10 for 22 yards and missing on throws he normally completes.
The answer?
It's pretty simple. Give it to the running backs.
Most frustrating? A pair of running backs who have rolled up a ton of yardage this year have 12 yards on six carries and the Aggies have just one rushing yard on eight carries.
Texas A&M can't lose sight of the big picture, though.
Like Bill Snyder loves to say, "Keep sawin' wood."
Iowa State has one of the Big 12's poorest rush defenses, though A.J. Klein and Jake Knott are two of its best linebackers. Eventually, the Aggies will break though.
Cyrus Gray and Christine Michael both have over 500 yards rushing already this season, ranking in the Big 12's top 10.
The Aggies got away from the run against Oklahoma State and lost, despite a big first-half lead. It's unlikely the lead will be back this week, but the running backs will.
Texas A&M has to keep using them, even if success doesn't arrive until the second half or even into the fourth quarter.
Iowa State's offense isn't going to put a ton of points on the board, and Ryan Tannehill looks off early on, completing just 4 of 10 for 22 yards and missing on throws he normally completes.
The answer?
It's pretty simple. Give it to the running backs.
David Ubben | email
College Football- ESPN.com Big 12 blogger
- Joined ESPN.com in 2010
- Wrote for The Oklahoman
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