... A&M Football program has been a shadow of its former self.

From Southwest Conference dominance in the late 80s and 90s, to Big 12 mediocrity in the new millennium.

Dennis Franchione sent the Aggies spiraling to the cellar of the Big 12, finishing with a 4-8 record in his first season in 2003—the first losing season in 21 years.

After three good years of recruiting (three top 13 classes from 03-05), the 2005 season was supposed to bring the Aggies back to national prominence. Behind the arm and legs of Reggie McNeal in his senior season, the football program was receiving more hype than they had since the late 90s.

Poor coaching and questionable play proved they were not worthy of their preseason No. 17 ranking, as ...

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