Texas 43, Texas A&M 17: Postgame Notes
Nov 24, 2000 | Football
November 24, 2000
Texas A&M Postgame Notes
FARRIS BREAKS PASSING RECORD --- Sophomore quarterback Mark Farris became Texas A&M's most prolific single season passer with 290 yards today against Texas. In 11 games, Farris threw for 2,551 yards breaking the old record of 2,463 passing yards by Kevin Murray in 1986. Farris' first season as a starter yielded 208 completions (No. 2 behind Murray's 212, 1986), 347 attempts (tied for No. 2 behind Murray's 348, 1986) and a 59.9 completion percentage (No. 2 behind Murray's 60.7, 1986). All of Farris' passing marks are A&M sophomore records. Farris also broke the total offense school record with 2,667 yards (old mark of 2,431 by Randy McCown, 1999).
KITCHENS BREAKS ACCURACY MARK --- Senior Terence Kitchens finished his A&M career as the most accurate placekicker in school history - single season and career. Kitchens connected on 15-of-18 field goals in 2000 for a .833 success rate which broke the old season accuracy record of .818 set by Kyle Bryant in 1997. For his career, Kitchens connected on 30-of-41 field goals (.732) breaking the former accuracy record of .706 set by Bryant from 1994-97. His 30 career field goals rank No. 6 in school history. Kitchens, who is a Lou Groza Award semifinalist, connected on 14-of-14 field goals from 40 yards or closer in 2000.
SOPHOMORE WARREN HAS BIG GAME --- Sophomore Ty Warren earned Player of the Game honors from ABC-TV after he made 7 tackles, including 3 for losses against the Longhorns. For the season, Warren compiled 16 tackles for losses, which tied for team-high with Jason Glenn.
TIDBITS --- Missing today's game were wide receiver Robert Ferguson (ankle sprain) and linebacker Jason Glenn (knee surgery), which represents two of A&M's three players on the Coaches All-Big 12 first team that was released today. Also making the first team was center Seth McKinney. Also gaining mention was running back Ja'Mar Toombs (second team) and placekicker Terence Kitchens (third team). ?Junior Mickey Jones' 56-yard touchdown catch from Mark Farris was a career long, and the third-longest by the Aggies this year. ? Former President George Bush and his wife, Barbara, were guests of Texas A&M athletics director Wally Groff at today's game. ?Representing the A&M student body on the 12th Man Kickoff team against Texas was senior Robert Jordan (Brenham, Texas). ? Texas wide receiver B.J. Johnson's 187 receiving yards were the most-ever by an Aggie opponent (former mark was 177 yards on 15 catches by Louisiana Tech's Chad Mackey). ? With 17 points against the Longhorns, the Aggies surpassed the 300-point barrier for the 12th straight season or every season R.C. Slocum has been head coach. Prior to Slocum's arrival, A&M had compiled just six 300-point seasons in history. ? Since the formation of the Big 12 Conference in 1996, the home team has won every meeting between Texas and Texas A&M. ? Junior Christian Rodriguez started at outside linebacker in place of injured starter Jason Glenn. It was Rodriguez's first start of the 2000 season and just the third start of his career. ? Freshman punter Cody Scates finished his first season with a 40.2 average on 52 punts. Scates is the fourth freshman in school history to average more than 40 yards for a season. ? Senior wide receiver Chris Taylor finished his career with 83 catches for 1,316 yards. His 83 catches ranks No. 11 in school history and his yards rank No. 7 in school history.
