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Any brow-] it of order.” paragraph failed Sports The Battalion Page 7 • Tuesday, October 15, 2002 Aggies prepare for challenging second half UESDAY Points — Dallas Shipp ALKING With six games down and six to go, the Texas AM football team still has life and a chance of taking the Big 12 Championship game in [ouston in December, however small that chance light be. After a slow start offensively, the Aggies have okedmuch better in their last three games, aver ting 39.6 points per game since Kevin Sumlin of over the play-calling duties from Dino Babers. Sophomore Dustin Long has secured his role starting quarterback, reaching the 1000-yard larkinsix games, the fastest in A&M history. Dustin has done a fantastic job.” said junior ide receiver Jamaar Taylor. “He has become a :ldgeneral out there.” On the defensive side of the ball, with the ception of its horrendous performance against exaslech. the Wrecking Crew has looked like its sual dominating squad. The Aggies'defense holds the No. 3 aishing fense in the nation and No. 12 overall defense, fen with the statistical nightmare against Tech. The Wrecking Crew leads the Big 12 and is inked No. 3 in the nation in interceptions with 14. aphomore Byron Jones has led the way with four. redshirt freshman Jaxson Appel has con- Ixited three. “We're making progress as a team,” said A&M iemaining 2002 FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Oct 19 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 9 Nov 16 @ Kansas llebraska (5) Oklahoma State Oklahoma missouri @ Texas head coach R.C. Slocum. “We’re moving in the direction t wanted us to be.” Both sides ot the ball have shown that they can perform, its just a matter of putting it together against top-ranked teams such as OU and Texas. With six crucial games remaining, the Aggies find themselves in a position that would seem favorable to most teams—win out and go to the Big 12 Championship game. If only it were that simple. This week’s game looks like a no-brainer on paper. The Aggies are coming off a 41-0 shutout against Baylor. Kansas’ offense is dead last in the Big 12 and No. 93 nationally, which should be a cakewalk tor the Wrecking Crew. Meanwhile the Aggie offense, which has climbed from No. 106 in the nation to No. 69, should put up numbers that will make the Baylor romp look like a close matchup. The KU defense is ranked last in the Big 12 and No. 107 nationally. The Aggies will then return home to take on a Nebraska team that is not the team it has been in the past. Only three schools in the nation are worse at passing the ball than Nebraska, which is ranked No. 1 14 in passing offense, which does not bode well for its chances against the Wrecking Crew. The Cornhuskers are ranked No. 4 in the nation in rushing, but the Wrecking Crew showed what it can do to teams that run the ball by shut ting down Virginia Tech. Nebraska’s infamous “Black Shirt Defense” is non-existent this year, allowing 341.3 yards per game, good enough for sixth in the Big 12 and No. 42 nationally. No reason the Aggies shouldn’t win this night game at Kyle Field. The Aggies will then take to the road to chal lenge Oklahoma State. This game may be the scariest game of the year on the Aggies remaining schedule. Situated between two big home games against Nebraska and Oklahoma, it has danger written all over it. The Aggies say that they take it one week at a time. The Cowboys came within a two-point conver sion ot knocking off Texas in Austin and were inches away from beating the Aggies on their last trip to Stillwater. Without a doubt the biggest home game left for the Aggies will be the matchup with No. 2 Oklahoma. All 87,000 in attendance remember OU’s last trip to College Station when the Sooners escaped with a 34-31 come-from-behind win over the Aggies. This year's edition of Sooner football is equally impressive. The Sooners have the No. I 1 defense in the nation and have put together an offense that does just enough week after week to take advan- \XAS m 7, ‘m : ... ~~ •-* RANDAL FORD • THE BATTALION A&M redshirt freshman defensive back Jaxson Appel pursues Baylor junior tailback Rashad Armstrong on Saturday. Appel leads the Wrecking Crew in total tackles and is second on the team in interceptions with three. tage of strong defensive performances. With their win over the Longhorns last weekend, the Sooners are now the front runner to win the Big 12 South. To have any shot at being in Houston on Dec. 7, the Aggies must win this game. This year’s game is the Maroon Out game for A&M. The Aggies are a perfect 4-0 in Maroon Out games. The Aggies will then close out their home schedule against Missouri which should be another easy home win for A&M. The Tigers are secured in their usual spot in the middle of the Big 12. The Thanksgiving battle with Texas could decide the winner of the Big 12. The Aggies should at least have their name in the hat, and despite what many critics think, may have a better chance than Texas. After falling to OU for the third straight year, the fans in Austin are getting restless with head coach Mack Brown. Their remaining schedule may be the toughest between them, A&M and OU. The Longhorns travel to Kansas State this week to play a hot Wildcat team, followed by a home game against Seneca Wallace and No. 9 Iowa State. The following week Texas travels to Nebraska, which hasn’t lost at home in 26 games. Texas cannot afford to lose another game this season and will have to hope for someone to beat OU. Despite the shortcomings early in the season, the Aggies still have a chance, but they will have to play lights out against some of the top defenses in the country. A&M has lost its last three meetings with OU and has dropped its last three of four games against UT. For the Aggies to end up at Reliant Stadium in Houston this year, and not for the www.whatever- sponsorhoustoncanfind.com bowl, they will have to find a way to beat the Sooners and Longhorns. time, d- , 2 and U U reac ^ ^ or some real excitement in your life? Come out even p 10 X° ur favorite sport club for an amazing afternoon or Don' n9 - Vlewin 9 some the state's highest caliber competition. 0nt rnis s out on the action! r„ n< l' n 9_ s Heavy Metal Tournament, Oct. 18—19 on Rec al ' da Y fang- Cm f | ' e yball Classic, Oct. 1 9 on Rec Center and Read ,|f w > a| l day long. 9m?, acrosse Alumni games Oct. 1 9 at Penberthy from • VV ,P m - omen's Lacrosse Alumni games Oct. 19 at Penberthy from l r .pm- Qllln g Will be on Lake B ryan Oct. 19 all day. IM Excitement on Campus Intramural participants please remember that registration ends at 6:00 p.m. Please visit the Member Services Desk to sign up for your favorite Intramural sport. Registration CLOSES TUESDAY for the following IM sports: • Table Tennis FREE • Track Meet FREE • Putt Putt Golf Greens Charge Join us in the Great Outdoors IRECTED THERAPY AT THE REC CENTER—Spend an hour M assn a re fa x ation with a Rec Center Massage Therapist, prices P er farmed by licensed therapists at unbeatable certifir t ^ or ^ ec Members and $45 for non-Members. Gift your a es are available. Sign up at Member Services to make •HeQlth PF ?? ,ntme nt today. Oct o y lv c ln g Lecture: MEN'S HEALTH ISSUES—Wednesday, facts n 5:30 P- m - in room 281 of the Rec Center - Lea , rn 5® 6 ases el n ^nFon for men, including supplements, mens dis- and m ' ^ ^ es ticular and prostate cancer, plus contraception DonW S sexual health. This lecture is a must for both sexes. r miss it. Program Lead Climbing Clinic Backpacking Trip Rock Climbing 1 01 Rock Climbing Day Trip Horseback/Hiking Day Trip Rock Climbing 201 Backpacking Trip Registration Sept. 2-Oct. 21 Sept. 2-Oct. 22 Sept. 2-Oct. 23 Sept. 2-Oct. 29 Sept. 2—Nov. 5 Sept. 2-Nov. 6 Sept. 2-Nov. 1 2 Event Date Oct. 22 Oct. 26-27 Oct. 27 Nov. 2 Nov. 9 Nov. 10 Nov. 16-17 Bouldering Competition Nov. 4-Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Oneway bouldering competition for local fanatics. Don't miss out on the fun! • Rec Center Rock Wall—Now is the time to renew your Rock Wall pass. Classes are held at 3:00 p.m. and at 7:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and at 3:00 p.m. on Friday for only $5. reesflorts. tern. eefi/ W v - 8Bir~ Play a Round-A&M Golf Course It's a great time to play! So many changes are under way at your A&M Golf course-paved cart paths, full practice facili ties, improved course conditions. Come by ana find out why this tradition will continue on for another 50 years. Student and twilight rates available, along with a full line of golfing appar el in the Pro Shop. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Call 845-1 723 for tee times. PRIVATE LESSONS—Whether you want to learn the game or improve your stroke, our golf pro can get you on track with pri vate lessons for one or many. Discounts available for larger groups. Call 845-1723 for more information. Student Rec Center etc. Rec Sports Medics—Medics needed to work the Depart ment's facilities. Apply in room 158 or call 862-4145 for information. WALK OF CHAMPIONS—Aggies get your discounted Walk of Champions brick for $ 1 00 before you leave Aggieland. Make a Splash-Rec Sports Aquatics Program Rescue SCUBA Springboard Diving Adult Learn to Swim Registration NOW-Oct. 16 NOW-Oct. 21 NOW-Oct. 21 Classes Start Oct. 16 Oct. 21 Oct. 21 MASTERS SWIMMING is designed for the swimmer in you! $50 gets you 25 workout passes. Sign up at Member Services.