Big 12: Just a few quotes... read 'em if you want

By Eric Sorenson - May 24, 2007

First, Augie-isms---
Part of his opening statement:
"The difference in today's game was that we both got a man to 3rd base early in the game. We committed an error and they scored. We didn't get our guy to score from 3rd. Then, a little later on we both got the bases loaded in the middle innings. They got a grand slam. We couldn't get a run across. Those were the plays that accounted for the levels of separation that made a difference in the game."

On A&M using Friday ace Kyle Nicholson in relief tonight:
"I thought it was a brilliant decision to use their best pitcher to shut us down. It was a great move to get them a win tonight."

When asked what this loss means:
"First off, you can't afford to lose. Not at Texas. Any loss goes down hard here at Texas."

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Texas A&M Coach Rob Childress---
On playing the first game today:
"I like playing early. I do. Because unless there is rain or something, you KNOW when you're going to play. It's not like sitting around all day and playing a 10:45pm game like they did last night. I like playing early anyway. In fact, I think we're going to get up early tomorrow and practice."

On the effect of this game and last week's sweep to Texas on the post-season:
"Well I hope that one weekend doesn't decide your season either way. We've played well all season and played a tough schedule too. We just hope the committee looks at that and we're able to play at home, because that's how you get to Omaha."