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Article: New Mexico State to test Texas run defense
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- August 29, 2001
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Bill Bredesen
University Wire
08-29-2001
(Daily Texan) (U-WIRE) AUSTIN, Texas -- There are a few things about New Mexico State that Texas won't be overlooking.
Last season, the Aggies were the sixth-best rushing team in the nation and are now seeking their fourth straight Sun Belt rushing title in 2001. In its 45-24 season-opening loss to Louisville last weekend, New Mexico State put up 407 yards on the ground, while chewing up 37 minutes of clock.
The team can run the football.
Texas will be challenged defensively, at least by an Aggie offense that knows how to run.
Since New Mexico State head coach Tony Samuel knows Texas will be gearing up to stop his team's option offense, he said that ...