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Texas A&M Football
Post-Game Review: LSU 24, Texas A&M 19
October 20, 2012
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Texas A&M committed five turnovers and could not hang on to an early lead in a 24-19 college football loss to sixth-ranked LSU on Saturday at Kyle Field.
Here are some highlights from the loss, which dropped the No. 18 Aggies to 5-2.
Rising: LSU’s championship aspirations. The Tigers’ goal of a second straight SEC title appeared tenuous after losing to Florida on Oct. 6. But back-to-back wins against South Carolina and Texas A&M have kept the Tigers just one game behind Alabama in the West Division race. LSU is idle next week and then faces Alabama on Nov. 3 in Baton Rouge in a game that could likely decide the West representative in the SEC championship game.
Falling: Johnny Manziel’s Heisman Trophy campaign. It was fun while it lasted, but Manziel’s candidacy for college football’s most prestigious individual award was damaged significantly. Statistically, Manziel’s performance wasn’t too bad. He passed for 276 yards and rushed for 27. But three interceptions in a high-profile game is costly for a Heisman bid.
Andrew Kilzer
Swope was doubtful after leaving the Louisiana Tech game with an apparent concussion, but he returned to Kyle Field in style.
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Best hit: LSU cornerback Tharold Simon. On a frantic final play when Texas A&M lateraled several times, Simon blasted Ryan Swope as he tried to pitch. The hit forced a fumble that Barkevious Mingo recovered to officially end the game.
Best hands: LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone. The Tigers trailed for 29 minutes and 49 seconds of the first half. But 11 seconds before halftime Boone made a diving grab between Deshazor Everett and Howard Matthews for a 29-yard touchdown that staked LSU to a 14-12 lead.
Turning point: Despite a litany of errors, the Aggies still had a great chance to pull out a victory late in the game. They had a first down at their own 48 yard line with 3.5 minutes remaining and trailed only 17-12. Unfortunately, Simon intercepted a Manziel pass to end the threat. LSU RB Jeremy Hill broke loose on a 47-yard touchdown run on the next play to all but clinch the win for the Tigers.
Standing 'O': Ryan Swope. There was some question whether the Aggies' senior receiver would even play after sustaining what was thought to be a concussion in last week’s win over Louisiana Tech. Swope not only played, but led the Aggies with 10 receptions for 81 yards.
Here are some highlights from the loss, which dropped the No. 18 Aggies to 5-2.
Rising: LSU’s championship aspirations. The Tigers’ goal of a second straight SEC title appeared tenuous after losing to Florida on Oct. 6. But back-to-back wins against South Carolina and Texas A&M have kept the Tigers just one game behind Alabama in the West Division race. LSU is idle next week and then faces Alabama on Nov. 3 in Baton Rouge in a game that could likely decide the West representative in the SEC championship game.
Falling: Johnny Manziel’s Heisman Trophy campaign. It was fun while it lasted, but Manziel’s candidacy for college football’s most prestigious individual award was damaged significantly. Statistically, Manziel’s performance wasn’t too bad. He passed for 276 yards and rushed for 27. But three interceptions in a high-profile game is costly for a Heisman bid.
Andrew Kilzer
Swope was doubtful after leaving the Louisiana Tech game with an apparent concussion, but he returned to Kyle Field in style.
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Best hands: LSU wide receiver Kadron Boone. The Tigers trailed for 29 minutes and 49 seconds of the first half. But 11 seconds before halftime Boone made a diving grab between Deshazor Everett and Howard Matthews for a 29-yard touchdown that staked LSU to a 14-12 lead.
Turning point: Despite a litany of errors, the Aggies still had a great chance to pull out a victory late in the game. They had a first down at their own 48 yard line with 3.5 minutes remaining and trailed only 17-12. Unfortunately, Simon intercepted a Manziel pass to end the threat. LSU RB Jeremy Hill broke loose on a 47-yard touchdown run on the next play to all but clinch the win for the Tigers.
Standing 'O': Ryan Swope. There was some question whether the Aggies' senior receiver would even play after sustaining what was thought to be a concussion in last week’s win over Louisiana Tech. Swope not only played, but led the Aggies with 10 receptions for 81 yards.
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