The Great Aggie Exodus: A Bowl Game Bonanza (or Bust?)
Texas A&M's 2023 season was a rollercoaster. They slayed the mighty Alabama, then promptly face-planted into a pile of turnovers and unmet expectations. So, what happened when bowl game season rolled around? Buckle up, folks, because things got wilder than a rodeo clown with a case of the hiccups.
The Transfer Portal Polka: First, we had a parade of Aggies waltzing into the transfer portal like it was a free buffet. Wide receivers, tight ends, defensive backs – you name 'em, they were leavin'. It felt like a mass exodus, with more folks hitting the road than a weekend getaway sale at Costco.
NFL Dreams Take Flight (or Do They?): Then came the NFL draft siren song. Linebacker Edgerrin Cooper, a dude who could shut down a run game faster than a politician after a gaffe, decided the bowl game wasn't for him. He opted out, presumably to focus on making highlight reels for the pros. Now, we here at the Totally Serious Sports Blog (patent pending) wish him the best, but there's always that lingering question: what if he accidentally fumbles his NFL dreams? Maybe that bowl game paycheck wouldn't have been a bad idea after all...
Injuries and the Mystery of the Missing Players: Let's not forget the injured Aggies! Starting receiver Noah Thomas mysteriously disappeared from the lineup faster than a free slice of pizza at a party. Was it an abdomen injury, or did he just decide the Texas Bowl wasn't worth the risk? The world may never know.
So, How Many Aggies Actually Played? By the time the dust settled, Texas A&M was looking a bit thin on the ground. Reports say they barely had enough scholarship players to field a team. It was like watching your uncle try to cobble together a touch football team at the family reunion – some heart, a lot of questionable talent, and a whole lotta hoping for the best.
Moral of the Story? Well, that depends on who you ask. Some folks will say it highlights the challenges of college football – transfers, injuries, NFL dreams. Others will point out that hey, the Aggies still showed up and played the game. And hey, maybe they even had some fun doing it. At the end of the day, that's what sports are all about, right? Well, that and overpriced nachos.
