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Tomorrow's probable starting lineup
QB: Haynes King
RB: Devon Achane
TE: Max Wright
WR: Evan Stewart
WR: Ainias Smith
WR: Chase Lane
LT: Trey Zuhn
LG: Aki Ogunbiyi
C: Matthew Wykoff
RG: Layden Robinson
RT: Deuce Fatheree
DE: Tunmise Adeleye
DT: McKinnley Jackson
DT: Isaiah Raikes
DE: Fadil Diggs
LB: Edgerrin Cooper
LB: Andre White
Nickel: Antonio Johnson
CB: Jaylon Jones
S: Demani Richardson
S: Jardin Gilbert
CB: Brian George
I am almost completely certain of everyone on this list save for George. If Tyreek Chappell is 100%, he'll get the nod. But they will play a lot of corners anyway, so it's almost irrelevant.
But, but, Wykoff...
Yeah, Matthew Wykoff at center. It sounds like he is the guy who gets the start tomorrow. Does that mean Bryce Foster will not play or has permanently lost the job? No, on both cases. But Wykoff has more time under Steve Addazio and has played extremely well this summer. Bryce, on the other hand, missed the spring due to track and then missed about half of camp. Jimbo hasn't wanted to discuss this, even though Courtney pressed him on it, and he got a little defensive. But this is going to be a week to week thing (details below on WHY this is a week to week thing), and there's a really good chance Bryce is back in the lineup before SEC play begins.
And no, I don't think he'll move to left guard. He hasn't played there in two years and hasn't practiced there, so it would take time for him to get used to it again.
UPDATE: Bryce's mom says he's sick and is out tomorrow anyway. He has mono, which is what knocked him out of camp and limited him. So the drama really moves week two -- and maybe longer.
Expect frequent rotations at TE, WR
While more experienced players like Wright and Blake Smith, as well as Lane, are going to start, but they're not going to be the only guys play. As expected, there's going to be a lot of substituting at both the tight end and receiver positions. Look for Donovan Green and Jake Johnson, especially, at tight end, but Theo Ohrstrom should get time out there as well. At receiver, the rotation should allow for Chris Marshall and Noah Thomas, the other two freshmen, to play as well.
CFP, university presidents get commissioners to cut the crap
The expansion of the college football playoff has been on hold for more than a year because of petty disputes between the leaders of the respective conferences. Things were on the verge of getting done last year until it came out that Texas and Oklahoma were defecting to the SEC. Instead, you had a hatefest erupt between a bunch of different commissioners that put expansion on ice. That was the creation of the "alliance", the Big 10, Pac-12 and ACC against the SEC.
Of course, the Big 10 then stabbed the Pac in the back, so that did them a ton of good.
Said commissioners feel stupid today, because they have been completely sidelined by the CFP organization and university presidents. That combination worked together to announce a 12-team playoff starting no later than 2026 (when the current contract ends), and the conferences can either get on board or stay out.
Amazing! They're all getting on board.
"This is an exciting day for college football," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. "As originally proposed, the 12-team playoff creates more access for teams and conferences across the country to compete in college football's championship event."
Oh, yeah. Sankey's acting all delighted. He wanted 8 teams. But the presidents and ADs of the SEC, along with those in other conferences, told their respective commissioners to shut up and take the deal.
The 11-member CFP board (with members representing all 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame) did this without the commissioners' involvement. The commissioners do have to sign off on this, but it's very clear that if they like their jobs, they will.
That wasn't so hard, now, was it?
12-team playoff layout
The format calls for the inclusion of the six highest-ranked conference champions, then the six highest-ranked non-conference champions. So that doesn't guarantee a Power 5 team a seat at the table, which must really burn the Pac-12, but it makes it pretty likely they'll squeeze a team in. The four highest-ranked conference champs will get a bye, with the four highest-remaining seeds after that will host the lower seeds at home (which is seriously cool).
So are they waiting until 2026 for this? Unlikely. The commissioners have been told to get their butts in gear, because expanding as early as 2024 could mean an extra $430 million on the table. Mississippi State's Mark Keenum, who led this little coup. was on the radio in Mississippi this afternoon and said, "We are expecting them (the commissioners) to get this done as quickly as we can."
That's a pretty clear indicator of where the universities stand.
Not huge, but still extremely impressive, visitors list for this weekend (Courtney)
5-star LB and A&M commit Anthony Hill
La Grange 4-star CB Bravion Rogers
Bellville 2025 DT and recent offer DJ Sanders
Shiner 4-star S and A&M commit Dalton Brooks
Katy Tompkins 2024 3-star OL Ashton Funk
Willis 4-star QB DJ Lagway
Southlake Carroll K and A&M commit Tyler White
Hill taking on leadership role in '23 class
4-star OL Colton Thomasson has been the most vocal of the 2023 recruits to date, but it looks like he's going to be getting some help. I was told that 5-star Anthony Hill has told the coaching staff he's going to be speaking up more and helping recruit players for the 2023 class. A player of his talent may hold a good bit of sway, so we'll see what he can do.
Ags working on two de-commits and a flip
It's not much of a secret that OL TJ Shanahan could make his call at any time, and it definitely looks like the Aggies are going to get him if he moves anytime soon.5-star Hykeem Williams announces on the 23rd and I don't care about this sudden FSU hype, I've heard nothing that makes me think he won't end up with A&M. So you've got those guys on the radar. But the Aggies are trying to get back two guys they lost earlier this summer, and get a guy committed to Notre Dame. Even though Bravion Rogers de-committed because he was intrigued by LSU, it looks like that shine is wearing off. An example: Rogers will be in College Station this weekend, and he could have gone to New Orleans to watch LSU and FSU in the Superdome (both teams got ticket allotments).
Johnny Bowens seemed like he was leaning Oregon's way for a while, and it looks like that situation has lost steam as well. He seems like a pretty good bet to return to the fold with A&M.
And then there's Peyton Bowen up in Denton. Notre Dame is doing everything they can to keep him committed, because he may be a potential 5-star eventually, but A&M is putting on the push. I'd put it at a 50/50 proposition that he flips, and if the Domers struggle early and the Aggies get things going, that could really move the needle in A&M's favor.
Introducing The F Word, the AggieYell Podcast
Courtney and I put this together yesterday. Hopefully you'll enjoy.
Phone: 281-971-3362
Email: paul@westhoustonsf.com
Tomorrow's probable starting lineup
QB: Haynes King
RB: Devon Achane
TE: Max Wright
WR: Evan Stewart
WR: Ainias Smith
WR: Chase Lane
LT: Trey Zuhn
LG: Aki Ogunbiyi
C: Matthew Wykoff
RG: Layden Robinson
RT: Deuce Fatheree
DE: Tunmise Adeleye
DT: McKinnley Jackson
DT: Isaiah Raikes
DE: Fadil Diggs
LB: Edgerrin Cooper
LB: Andre White
Nickel: Antonio Johnson
CB: Jaylon Jones
S: Demani Richardson
S: Jardin Gilbert
CB: Brian George
I am almost completely certain of everyone on this list save for George. If Tyreek Chappell is 100%, he'll get the nod. But they will play a lot of corners anyway, so it's almost irrelevant.
But, but, Wykoff...
Yeah, Matthew Wykoff at center. It sounds like he is the guy who gets the start tomorrow. Does that mean Bryce Foster will not play or has permanently lost the job? No, on both cases. But Wykoff has more time under Steve Addazio and has played extremely well this summer. Bryce, on the other hand, missed the spring due to track and then missed about half of camp. Jimbo hasn't wanted to discuss this, even though Courtney pressed him on it, and he got a little defensive. But this is going to be a week to week thing (details below on WHY this is a week to week thing), and there's a really good chance Bryce is back in the lineup before SEC play begins.
And no, I don't think he'll move to left guard. He hasn't played there in two years and hasn't practiced there, so it would take time for him to get used to it again.
UPDATE: Bryce's mom says he's sick and is out tomorrow anyway. He has mono, which is what knocked him out of camp and limited him. So the drama really moves week two -- and maybe longer.
Expect frequent rotations at TE, WR
While more experienced players like Wright and Blake Smith, as well as Lane, are going to start, but they're not going to be the only guys play. As expected, there's going to be a lot of substituting at both the tight end and receiver positions. Look for Donovan Green and Jake Johnson, especially, at tight end, but Theo Ohrstrom should get time out there as well. At receiver, the rotation should allow for Chris Marshall and Noah Thomas, the other two freshmen, to play as well.
CFP, university presidents get commissioners to cut the crap
The expansion of the college football playoff has been on hold for more than a year because of petty disputes between the leaders of the respective conferences. Things were on the verge of getting done last year until it came out that Texas and Oklahoma were defecting to the SEC. Instead, you had a hatefest erupt between a bunch of different commissioners that put expansion on ice. That was the creation of the "alliance", the Big 10, Pac-12 and ACC against the SEC.
Of course, the Big 10 then stabbed the Pac in the back, so that did them a ton of good.
Said commissioners feel stupid today, because they have been completely sidelined by the CFP organization and university presidents. That combination worked together to announce a 12-team playoff starting no later than 2026 (when the current contract ends), and the conferences can either get on board or stay out.
Amazing! They're all getting on board.
"This is an exciting day for college football," SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said in a statement. "As originally proposed, the 12-team playoff creates more access for teams and conferences across the country to compete in college football's championship event."
Oh, yeah. Sankey's acting all delighted. He wanted 8 teams. But the presidents and ADs of the SEC, along with those in other conferences, told their respective commissioners to shut up and take the deal.
The 11-member CFP board (with members representing all 10 FBS conferences and Notre Dame) did this without the commissioners' involvement. The commissioners do have to sign off on this, but it's very clear that if they like their jobs, they will.
That wasn't so hard, now, was it?
12-team playoff layout
The format calls for the inclusion of the six highest-ranked conference champions, then the six highest-ranked non-conference champions. So that doesn't guarantee a Power 5 team a seat at the table, which must really burn the Pac-12, but it makes it pretty likely they'll squeeze a team in. The four highest-ranked conference champs will get a bye, with the four highest-remaining seeds after that will host the lower seeds at home (which is seriously cool).
So are they waiting until 2026 for this? Unlikely. The commissioners have been told to get their butts in gear, because expanding as early as 2024 could mean an extra $430 million on the table. Mississippi State's Mark Keenum, who led this little coup. was on the radio in Mississippi this afternoon and said, "We are expecting them (the commissioners) to get this done as quickly as we can."
That's a pretty clear indicator of where the universities stand.
Not huge, but still extremely impressive, visitors list for this weekend (Courtney)
5-star LB and A&M commit Anthony Hill
La Grange 4-star CB Bravion Rogers
Bellville 2025 DT and recent offer DJ Sanders
Shiner 4-star S and A&M commit Dalton Brooks
Katy Tompkins 2024 3-star OL Ashton Funk
Willis 4-star QB DJ Lagway
Southlake Carroll K and A&M commit Tyler White
Hill taking on leadership role in '23 class
4-star OL Colton Thomasson has been the most vocal of the 2023 recruits to date, but it looks like he's going to be getting some help. I was told that 5-star Anthony Hill has told the coaching staff he's going to be speaking up more and helping recruit players for the 2023 class. A player of his talent may hold a good bit of sway, so we'll see what he can do.
Ags working on two de-commits and a flip
It's not much of a secret that OL TJ Shanahan could make his call at any time, and it definitely looks like the Aggies are going to get him if he moves anytime soon.5-star Hykeem Williams announces on the 23rd and I don't care about this sudden FSU hype, I've heard nothing that makes me think he won't end up with A&M. So you've got those guys on the radar. But the Aggies are trying to get back two guys they lost earlier this summer, and get a guy committed to Notre Dame. Even though Bravion Rogers de-committed because he was intrigued by LSU, it looks like that shine is wearing off. An example: Rogers will be in College Station this weekend, and he could have gone to New Orleans to watch LSU and FSU in the Superdome (both teams got ticket allotments).
Johnny Bowens seemed like he was leaning Oregon's way for a while, and it looks like that situation has lost steam as well. He seems like a pretty good bet to return to the fold with A&M.
And then there's Peyton Bowen up in Denton. Notre Dame is doing everything they can to keep him committed, because he may be a potential 5-star eventually, but A&M is putting on the push. I'd put it at a 50/50 proposition that he flips, and if the Domers struggle early and the Aggies get things going, that could really move the needle in A&M's favor.
Introducing The F Word, the AggieYell Podcast
Courtney and I put this together yesterday. Hopefully you'll enjoy.
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