Night the right time

If given the choice, just about every college football coach would rather play in the afternoon than at night. Having some time to be with the family on a weekend night is pretty appealing.

But you won’t hear Texas A&M coach Dennis Franchione complaining about Saturday’s 7 p.m. kickoff.

“My experience is that Kyle Field is at its very best at night,” he said. “I don’t know why that is or how to explain it. It’s like the darkness keeps the enthusiasm in.”

When asked if that was because it allows Aggie fans more time to drink before the game, the coach reserved judgment.

“That wouldn’t be appropriate for me to comment on now,” he said.

More to come?

Since Adrian Peterson’s injury, Paul Thompson has gotten more involved in the running game. Over the last two games, he has 11 carries for 53 yards.

Stoops said it’s been a matter of taking what the defense has given. He doesn’t want his quarterback in harm’s way too often.

“So that’s not the deal for us,” he said. “We’re not going to go running him and get him smacked around. That’s just not what we like to do.”

Thompson, however, would like some more opportunities.

“I definitely enjoy those types of plays and enjoy getting the opportunity to run the ball around and make some plays on my feet,” he said.

More opportunities