Staples: A stunning Texas A&M to Alabama road trip that more than delivered

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The most frustrating part of college football for the people who coach it and the fans who watch it is that the performances of 18-22 year olds can vary wildly from week to week. Also, one of the best things about college football is that the performances of 18-22 year olds can vary wildly from week to week.

This allows us to play through the following range of emotions in a game’s lifecycle…

MAY 2022: JIMBO FISHER VS NICK SABAN IN THE STEEL CAGE ON OCT. 8. CAN YOUNG FIVE STAR MEMBERS OF TEXAS A&M ALABAMAS DEPOSIT OLDER FIVE STAR MEMBERS?

September 10, 2022: Wait, Texas A&M lost to Appalachian State? Alabama will crush the Aggies.

September 24, 2022: The Aggies passed Arkansas. If they can beat the state of Mississippi, maybe they can hang out with Alabama.

Oct 1, 2022: Texas A&M failed to play dead in the state of Mississippi. Even if reigning Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young can’t play, Alabama will crush the Aggies.

The morning of October 8, 2022: Should I have gone to Lawrence for the TCU-Kansas game instead of this dog?

Approximately 10:36 PM CT on October 8, 2022: TEXAS A&M HAS A SHOT FROM THE 2 YARD LINE TO WIN THIS DAMN GAME. Bryant-Denny Stadium feels like it’s about to explode. HOLY CRAP. I can’t believe this is happening.