‘Huskers can’t afford a letdown in College Station

By Josh Lashley  |   Tuesday, July 25, 2006  |  Comments( 66 )

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By the time that Nebraska rolls into College Station on November 11 against the Texas A&M Aggies, it's quite possible that the latter will have a solid record -- somewhere around 7-3. But, will this be an A&M team that is brimming with confidence against the 'Huskers or one that staggers onto the field after having been taken apart by Oklahoma on their home turf one week prior?

Of course, the Nebraska Cornhuskers are hoping that the Sooners tenderize the Aggies so that they can walk into town with a swagger and walk out with a big victory.

Stephen McGee, a sophomore, will likely take over for Reggie McNeil, a heralded quarterback who was drafted in the sixth round by the Cincinnati Bengals. McGee passed for 283 yards (two touchdowns, one interception) and ran for 235 and two touchdowns in limited action for the Aggies last fall. McGee should have some time to breathe, as he has a big and experienced offensive line in front of him.

Junior Cody Wallace is a veteran center and leader on that line. Senior tailback Courtney Lewis, who led the Aggies in rushing the past three years is back, as is senior wide receiver Chad Schroeder, who caught 20 passes, five of which went for touchdowns, before breaking his leg last season.

Much like their offensive line, Texas A&M features a strong defensive front. Red Bryant, a junior in his third year as a starter, should help that defensive line greatly from his defensive tackle position. Bryant recorded three sacks in 2005.

Justin Warren, a senior, was fierce at linebacker last fall for the Aggies, recording an eye-opening 95 tackles. Melvin Bullitt should be a force in the defensive backfield for A&M. The senior posted 59 tackles and had a pair of interceptions last season.

After finishing with a 5-6 overall record last year, the Aggies could finish a few games above the .500 mark this fall. The game between the 'Huskers and A&M could very well be decided by a very close margin (three to five points). Again, if the Big Red is going to be what some of the faithful think they will be, a victory in College Station should happen.

- Get the skinny on all of the Nebraska Cornhuskers' 2006 matchups at Realfootball365.com
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