Bowling over Baylor
By: David Harris
Issue date: 11/23/09 Section: News
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"I would have to say that [Michael's 97-yard run] was certainly a dagger," said Head Coach Mike Sherman.
On Saturday, the Ags pounded the rock all day long and in the process, stepped on the throat of an inferior team.
(Allow me an aside, here. Baylor's ineptitude on all sides of the ball was baffling. Dare I say, it was embarrassing. Even for Baylor.)
With 375 yards rushing on Saturday, A&M made a statement of sorts. Behind an improving offensive line, the Ags are finally able to ride their horses, sophomore tailback Cyrus Gray and the aforementioned Michael.
The two comprise one of the most dangerous running back tandems in the entire country. It's been that way all season. The question mark has always been the embattled offensive line. And on Saturday, the big nasties up front answered those questions. Emphatically.
The offensive line's ongoing development and the awakening of an anemic running game may not be the most talked-about aspect of Aggie football, but let's not diminish how important it is.
The Ags have rushed for more than 200 yards in six games this season. Their record in those games: 6-0. Being able to pound the rock opens up more holes for Jerrod and the passing game. But more importantly, it controls the clock and keeps the defense off the field.
And with the rival Longhorns coming to visit on Turkey Day, it couldn't be arriving at a better time.
For our Aggies to have any chance of upending UT and pulling the biggest upset in the 2009 college football season, they must, must, must run the ball effectively. They have to keep Colt McCoy and the explosive Longhorn offense off the field. They must control the clock and time of possession. It is beyond imperative.
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