Jimbo 2020: Strangers with Candi

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6 minutes ago, elguapo said:

I didn't realize how many OL aggy has committed this cycle who already weigh 325-350 before their senior year of HS. I'm good with aggy taking all the fat unathletic OL they want.

 

Human cubes. ™ @texifornia  

[DaysOff 7967]

That is so unhealthy for a 17 year old.

[Machinator 32099]

Rumor is that Baylor Cupp broke his leg.

[Caddox 952]

Apparently Jimbo fell backwards awkwardly and landed on his keys when Princely face spiked him. Punctured his nutsack and had to go to the hospital and couldn’t make any of that evenings recruiting stuff. 

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4 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Rumor is that Baylor Cupp broke his leg.

Their starting TE is a second year plodder who other SEC schools liked on DL or OL, and I figured Cupp would pass him up early this year. And we all know how important TE is to Jimbo's offense. Ouch. 

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5 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Rumor is that Baylor Cupp broke his leg.

That can happen especially if several heavy cubes fall on your leg.

[Hiphopopotamos 20876]

7 minutes ago, Fud said:

Their starting TE is a second year plodder who other SEC schools liked on DL or OL, and I figured Cupp would pass him up early this year. And we all know how important TE is to Jimbo's offense. Ouch. 

I just assumed Cupp was going to be the starting TE.  Thats a big loss for them if true.

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2 hours ago, sdm said:

Shouldn't that read our little man Fisher?

Ritz Bits-- the little cracker

[Mikey4 2476]

I didn't realize how many OL aggy has committed this cycle who already weigh 325-350 before their senior year of HS. I'm good with aggy taking all the fat unathletic OL they want.
 

"SEC sized"

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CBS saying we're the best team in Texas

Spoiler

 

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Gonna be hard to beat "the standard" when OG is eating your lunch

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2 hours ago, texifornia said:

The Minister has arrived... and he doesn't have much sunshine

So he’s basically telling them that the class size will be over 25, when they are at 85 with a senior class of like 10. 

Now, there’s plenty of waste on their roster to dispose of, but that’s not how they see it, and having a 2020 roster of 60 1st and 2nd year players won’t lead to the grand success they have been talking about since jimbo’s hire. 

[Machinator 32099]

The Athletic just let Looch publish his first puff piece. Dear god, I thought they were going to maintain more separation than this.

A position-by-position breakdown for Texas A&M midway through preseason camp

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Let’s kick things off with a quick comment about the Aggies’ freshmen: This group is as good as I’ve ever seen come through A&M.

We’re talking about class loaded with talent at the top with the likes of national top-60 prospects Kenyon Green, Baylor Cupp and DeMarvin Leal, as well as top-100 prospects Demani Richardson, Dylan Wright and Brian Williams.

A lot of the excitement — even veteran strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt mentioned to Jimbo Fisher that this group was as good as any he’s welcomed to a campus — has to do with Fisher and his staff believing there aren’t any “misses” in the bunch. When you consider that three-star prospects such as offensive lineman Layden Robinson (who has been getting a look at left tackle in recent practices), receiver/return man Ainias Smith, tight end Jalen Wydermyer, defensive tackle Adarious Jones and linebacker Chris Russell look like real players despite being among the least-heralded members of the class, it’s easy to see why Fisher and those in the program are so excited about the group’s impact, this season and beyond.

The Aggies return a lot from last season’s 9-4 squad. But as crazy as it may sound, we could see as many as four true freshmen starters fairly early. Green, Richardson, Leal and either of the tight ends stand out as the best bets. Throw in junior college transfer Elijah Blades, who has a real shot at corner, and Smith possibly pushing in the return game, and it’s not a stretch that a half-dozen members of the ’19 class could work their way onto the first team at some point during the season’s first half.

There’s no need to spend too much time talking about quarterback just yet. Simply listen to Jimbo Fisher rave about Kellen Mond approaching a “championship level” in his development and that tells you all you need to know about how preseason camp has gone for his starter. But it hasn’t all been perfect for Mond. He lost a fumble in Sunday’s scrimmage and struggled to connect on deep balls. But he has been performing at a high level and made noticeable strides as a passer. I’m also getting the feeling we’re going to see Mond use his legs a little more this fall.

There hasn’t been much movement in terms of the backup derby. James Foster, Zach Calzada and Connor Blumrick continue to engage in a battle that could linger well into September. Ten practices in, and it sounds as if the three basically have alternated days in which one of them stands out. In other words, no one appears quite ready to take a firm grip on the No. 2 job.

• I think it’s fair to say Green has been the revelation early in camp. It’s hard to imagine him not starting the opener at guard. And moving a guy who might make millions playing tackle one day probably was an easy choice. Rather than shake things up by moving a proven SEC tackle such as Carson Green or Dan Moore inside, coaches have put Green inside and let him learn on the fly. Green is a rare talent who is learning the position and offense quickly. He’s also held his own against Justin Madubuike and Bobby Brown, so it’s not like he’s lining up against inferior competition at practice.

Green getting plenty of work with the starting unit has led to Colton Prater seeing more time at center. I still think Ryan McCollum will be the starting center, but don’t count out Prater, a senior who is playing the best ball of his A&M career. If nothing else, new line coach Josh Henson should have two centers he feels good about entering the season. Prater and a steadily improving Luke Matthews are my early camp picks as the sixth and seventh options up front, though both are in the starting discussion.

• It sounds as if things have been up and down at tight end, which is to be expected when you have three talented players with basically zero experience. Cupp and Wydermyer are players who cause Fisher to visibly light up when he’s talking about them. And not enough is said about sophomore Glenn Beal, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder who has the potential to be a devastating blocker and is also capable of making plays in the passing game. The tight ends aren’t quite there in terms of consistency or polish, but still are likely to be a difference-making force for Fisher’s offense this season.

It’s worth pointing out that eventual consensus All-American Jace Sternberger had zero college starts or catches at this time a year ago. Give Fisher this type of talent and he’s going to make sure the tight end is a staple of A&M’s passing game this season. All three are going to play and play a lot.

One of the early camp surprises is Camron Horry. The tight end signee-turned-defensive end is back at tight end. From a physical standpoint, Horry doesn’t even look like the same player he was a year ago. Just file the name away and see if he gets his shot in some multi-tight end sets early in the season.

• Don’t be surprised to see A&M occasionally utilize 6-5, 225-pound Caleb Chapman as an inside receiver, much like Sternberger lined up in that spot last season. It’s things like that and perhaps mixing in more two-back formations that could create real matchup problems for opposing defenses this season. It’s also the reason not having a true scholarship fullback isn’t going to be much of an issue. Walk-on junior Cagan Baldree drew praise from Fisher on Sunday, but Fisher knows he has plenty of ways to mix things up, whether that means lining up a tight end in the backfield, operating out of a two-back set (which was used some last fall and again during Sunday’s open practice) or putting one of the bigger backs, like Jacob Kibodi or Cordarrian Richardson, in front of his primary ball-carrier.

• Speaking of the tailbacks, Jashaun Corbin is a special talent. He is going to be a game-changing weapon and will be one of the SEC’s breakout stars in 2019. Still, I don’t think Corbin will come close to amassing as many touches (close to 300) as Trayveon Williams had last season. The load likely will be shared a little more this season. And I’m not sure running backs coach Jay Graham is close to determining how things will be split up. That’s because all five backs have been solid in camp. I will say Kibodi’s name seems to come up a lot; it appears as if the third-year sophomore has hit the ground running following a stellar finish to spring practice.

Wide receiver coach Dameyune Craig has a loaded group with which to work. This has become evident over the past few days even with Kendrick Rogers and Quartney Davis sidelined with what we’re told are minor injuries. In addition to emerging true freshmen Smith and Wright, redshirt freshmen Chapman and Jalen Preston have looked good. Preston, in particular, has made significant strides over last season. Chapman caught a long TD in Sunday afternoon’s open practice and probably joined Jhamon Ausbon as the Aggies’ most productive pass-catcher.

Wright (who might have been the most dynamic receiver on the field during the first practice) and Smith are going to see the field this fall. Both have had some spectacular moments during the first two weeks of work. Smith is next-level quick and a maddeningly tough coverage assignment in the slot. He’s playing both receiver positions and could push for one of the spots in the return game.

Davis looked sensational during the first few days of camp, but with he and Rogers sidelined, Ausbon has stood out. Ausbon (6-3, 210) has shed more than 10 pounds from where he was to open last season, and now is a step quicker and, in his words, noticeably “twitchier.”

Rogers has missed a lot of time, in both spring practice and now preseason camp. The Aggies need his raw playmaking ability and confidence on the field. Depth aside, seeing Rogers out of a boot and back on the field at least a week or so before the opener would be a particularly uplifting development.

• Sunday, it sure felt as if the defensive line controlled a good part of the open practice. The first team consisted of Micheal Clemons and Tyree Johnson at end and Brown and Madubuike inside; the unit looked exceptionally disruptive at times. A&M’s defensive front should be as strong as any in the SEC in 2019, and it’s quite possibly the most physically imposing D-line I’ve seen in 20 years of covering Aggies football.

As for depth, Jayden Peevy is somewhat of a known commodity, but Johnson (who told me Sunday that he is around 240 pounds after arriving at 265) and Max Wright have had strong camps at end. Leal is this season’s Bobby Brown, meaning he’s going to play a ton early; he very well could take it one step further and push to start sooner rather than later. And two other true freshmen are beginning to make waves in Derick Hunter and Adarious Jones. Jones is another one of the less-heralded true freshmen who already looks better than his three-star ranking. With TD Moton and Mohamed Diallo having left the program via the transfer portal, Hunter and Jones will see the field as backups.

Mike Elko sounded as if he felt good with where things are at linebacker, both with his starters (Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson) and the backups. Hines is especially excited to be back on the field after missing all but one game in 2018, and per Elko, his last three or four practices have been particularly encouraging. As for Johnson, Fisher sounds even more bullish on him than he did before practices began.

Russell and Andre White stand out when it comes to the depth guys. Both true freshmen already look the part, and Hines had some good things to say about White during the media session. It’s easy to see why the A&M staff was so high on Russell; he is big (6-2, 220), plenty physical and can run to the football. Aaron Hansford had a couple of nice pass breakups during Sunday’s practice, and the converted receiver is still very much in the depth mix.

• It’s still too early to tell how things are going to shake out in the secondary, but Richardson could end up as a starter. The entire four-man class of newcomers look like hits in the early going, with Richardson and Blades possessing instant-impact potential. Richardson has spent quality time with the starters with Leon O’Neal out with a thumb injury. The depth shuffle at the position also has led to Brian Williams getting enough second-team action to begin drawing some positive attention of his own. At corner, Erick Young is regularly drawing praise from position coach Maurice Linguist. He’s built like a safety (6-1, 212) but is a potential lockdown corner.

As for the veterans, Debione Renfro and Myles Jones were the first-team corners Sunday and have been there for most of camp. Charles Oliver was off to a good start, as well, before being dinged up and missing some work. I thought Jones stood out in coverage Sunday, making several plays on the ball downfield, including a pair of near-interceptions on deep balls that he played perfectly.

• Finally, Braden Mann is still Braden Mann. The Ray Guy Award winner stepped onto Kyle Field and launched a 70-yard missile out of the end zone. And if you want to know another out-of-nowhere camp surprise, how about Australian punter Nik Constantinou? The late 2019 addition has team sources buzzing with his absolute cannon of a right leg.

[Sejjr 3246]

Overdosing on aggy tears is the best kind of overdose.

[Pato del Muerto 52556]

Between lechler and Mann, and the Aussie, it’s obvious that aggy is PU. 

[texifornia 57051]

11 minutes ago, Machinator said:

The Athletic just let Looch publish his first puff piece. Dear god, I thought they were going to maintain more separation than this.

A position-by-position breakdown for Texas A&M midway through preseason camp

 

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Let’s kick things off with a quick comment about the Aggies’ freshmen: This group is as good as I’ve ever seen come through A&M.

We’re talking about class loaded with talent at the top with the likes of national top-60 prospects Kenyon Green, Baylor Cupp and DeMarvin Leal, as well as top-100 prospects Demani Richardson, Dylan Wright and Brian Williams.

A lot of the excitement — even veteran strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt mentioned to Jimbo Fisher that this group was as good as any he’s welcomed to a campus — has to do with Fisher and his staff believing there aren’t any “misses” in the bunch. When you consider that three-star prospects such as offensive lineman Layden Robinson (who has been getting a look at left tackle in recent practices), receiver/return man Ainias Smith, tight end Jalen Wydermyer, defensive tackle Adarious Jones and linebacker Chris Russell look like real players despite being among the least-heralded members of the class, it’s easy to see why Fisher and those in the program are so excited about the group’s impact, this season and beyond.

The Aggies return a lot from last season’s 9-4 squad. But as crazy as it may sound, we could see as many as four true freshmen starters fairly early. Green, Richardson, Leal and either of the tight ends stand out as the best bets. Throw in junior college transfer Elijah Blades, who has a real shot at corner, and Smith possibly pushing in the return game, and it’s not a stretch that a half-dozen members of the ’19 class could work their way onto the first team at some point during the season’s first half.

There’s no need to spend too much time talking about quarterback just yet. Simply listen to Jimbo Fisher rave about Kellen Mond approaching a “championship level” in his development and that tells you all you need to know about how preseason camp has gone for his starter. But it hasn’t all been perfect for Mond. He lost a fumble in Sunday’s scrimmage and struggled to connect on deep balls. But he has been performing at a high level and made noticeable strides as a passer. I’m also getting the feeling we’re going to see Mond use his legs a little more this fall.

There hasn’t been much movement in terms of the backup derby. James Foster, Zach Calzada and Connor Blumrick continue to engage in a battle that could linger well into September. Ten practices in, and it sounds as if the three basically have alternated days in which one of them stands out. In other words, no one appears quite ready to take a firm grip on the No. 2 job.

• I think it’s fair to say Green has been the revelation early in camp. It’s hard to imagine him not starting the opener at guard. And moving a guy who might make millions playing tackle one day probably was an easy choice. Rather than shake things up by moving a proven SEC tackle such as Carson Green or Dan Moore inside, coaches have put Green inside and let him learn on the fly. Green is a rare talent who is learning the position and offense quickly. He’s also held his own against Justin Madubuike and Bobby Brown, so it’s not like he’s lining up against inferior competition at practice.

Green getting plenty of work with the starting unit has led to Colton Prater seeing more time at center. I still think Ryan McCollum will be the starting center, but don’t count out Prater, a senior who is playing the best ball of his A&M career. If nothing else, new line coach Josh Henson should have two centers he feels good about entering the season. Prater and a steadily improving Luke Matthews are my early camp picks as the sixth and seventh options up front, though both are in the starting discussion.

• It sounds as if things have been up and down at tight end, which is to be expected when you have three talented players with basically zero experience. Cupp and Wydermyer are players who cause Fisher to visibly light up when he’s talking about them. And not enough is said about sophomore Glenn Beal, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder who has the potential to be a devastating blocker and is also capable of making plays in the passing game. The tight ends aren’t quite there in terms of consistency or polish, but still are likely to be a difference-making force for Fisher’s offense this season.

It’s worth pointing out that eventual consensus All-American Jace Sternberger had zero college starts or catches at this time a year ago. Give Fisher this type of talent and he’s going to make sure the tight end is a staple of A&M’s passing game this season. All three are going to play and play a lot.

One of the early camp surprises is Camron Horry. The tight end signee-turned-defensive end is back at tight end. From a physical standpoint, Horry doesn’t even look like the same player he was a year ago. Just file the name away and see if he gets his shot in some multi-tight end sets early in the season.

• Don’t be surprised to see A&M occasionally utilize 6-5, 225-pound Caleb Chapman as an inside receiver, much like Sternberger lined up in that spot last season. It’s things like that and perhaps mixing in more two-back formations that could create real matchup problems for opposing defenses this season. It’s also the reason not having a true scholarship fullback isn’t going to be much of an issue. Walk-on junior Cagan Baldree drew praise from Fisher on Sunday, but Fisher knows he has plenty of ways to mix things up, whether that means lining up a tight end in the backfield, operating out of a two-back set (which was used some last fall and again during Sunday’s open practice) or putting one of the bigger backs, like Jacob Kibodi or Cordarrian Richardson, in front of his primary ball-carrier.

• Speaking of the tailbacks, Jashaun Corbin is a special talent. He is going to be a game-changing weapon and will be one of the SEC’s breakout stars in 2019. Still, I don’t think Corbin will come close to amassing as many touches (close to 300) as Trayveon Williams had last season. The load likely will be shared a little more this season. And I’m not sure running backs coach Jay Graham is close to determining how things will be split up. That’s because all five backs have been solid in camp. I will say Kibodi’s name seems to come up a lot; it appears as if the third-year sophomore has hit the ground running following a stellar finish to spring practice.

Wide receiver coach Dameyune Craig has a loaded group with which to work. This has become evident over the past few days even with Kendrick Rogers and Quartney Davis sidelined with what we’re told are minor injuries. In addition to emerging true freshmen Smith and Wright, redshirt freshmen Chapman and Jalen Preston have looked good. Preston, in particular, has made significant strides over last season. Chapman caught a long TD in Sunday afternoon’s open practice and probably joined Jhamon Ausbon as the Aggies’ most productive pass-catcher.

Wright (who might have been the most dynamic receiver on the field during the first practice) and Smith are going to see the field this fall. Both have had some spectacular moments during the first two weeks of work. Smith is next-level quick and a maddeningly tough coverage assignment in the slot. He’s playing both receiver positions and could push for one of the spots in the return game.

Davis looked sensational during the first few days of camp, but with he and Rogers sidelined, Ausbon has stood out. Ausbon (6-3, 210) has shed more than 10 pounds from where he was to open last season, and now is a step quicker and, in his words, noticeably “twitchier.”

Rogers has missed a lot of time, in both spring practice and now preseason camp. The Aggies need his raw playmaking ability and confidence on the field. Depth aside, seeing Rogers out of a boot and back on the field at least a week or so before the opener would be a particularly uplifting development.

• Sunday, it sure felt as if the defensive line controlled a good part of the open practice. The first team consisted of Micheal Clemons and Tyree Johnson at end and Brown and Madubuike inside; the unit looked exceptionally disruptive at times. A&M’s defensive front should be as strong as any in the SEC in 2019, and it’s quite possibly the most physically imposing D-line I’ve seen in 20 years of covering Aggies football.

As for depth, Jayden Peevy is somewhat of a known commodity, but Johnson (who told me Sunday that he is around 240 pounds after arriving at 265) and Max Wright have had strong camps at end. Leal is this season’s Bobby Brown, meaning he’s going to play a ton early; he very well could take it one step further and push to start sooner rather than later. And two other true freshmen are beginning to make waves in Derick Hunter and Adarious Jones. Jones is another one of the less-heralded true freshmen who already looks better than his three-star ranking. With TD Moton and Mohamed Diallo having left the program via the transfer portal, Hunter and Jones will see the field as backups.

Mike Elko sounded as if he felt good with where things are at linebacker, both with his starters (Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson) and the backups. Hines is especially excited to be back on the field after missing all but one game in 2018, and per Elko, his last three or four practices have been particularly encouraging. As for Johnson, Fisher sounds even more bullish on him than he did before practices began.

Russell and Andre White stand out when it comes to the depth guys. Both true freshmen already look the part, and Hines had some good things to say about White during the media session. It’s easy to see why the A&M staff was so high on Russell; he is big (6-2, 220), plenty physical and can run to the football. Aaron Hansford had a couple of nice pass breakups during Sunday’s practice, and the converted receiver is still very much in the depth mix.

• It’s still too early to tell how things are going to shake out in the secondary, but Richardson could end up as a starter. The entire four-man class of newcomers look like hits in the early going, with Richardson and Blades possessing instant-impact potential. Richardson has spent quality time with the starters with Leon O’Neal out with a thumb injury. The depth shuffle at the position also has led to Brian Williams getting enough second-team action to begin drawing some positive attention of his own. At corner, Erick Young is regularly drawing praise from position coach Maurice Linguist. He’s built like a safety (6-1, 212) but is a potential lockdown corner.

As for the veterans, Debione Renfro and Myles Jones were the first-team corners Sunday and have been there for most of camp. Charles Oliver was off to a good start, as well, before being dinged up and missing some work. I thought Jones stood out in coverage Sunday, making several plays on the ball downfield, including a pair of near-interceptions on deep balls that he played perfectly.

• Finally, Braden Mann is still Braden Mann. The Ray Guy Award winner stepped onto Kyle Field and launched a 70-yard missile out of the end zone. And if you want to know another out-of-nowhere camp surprise, how about Australian punter Nik Constantinou? The late 2019 addition has team sources buzzing with his absolute cannon of a right leg.

 

It's happening. The worldwide takeover.

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15 minutes ago, Machinator said:

The Athletic just let Looch publish his first puff piece. Dear god, I thought they were going to maintain more separation than this.

A position-by-position breakdown for Texas A&M midway through preseason camp

 

  Reveal hidden contents

 

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Let’s kick things off with a quick comment about the Aggies’ freshmen: This group is as good as I’ve ever seen come through A&M.

We’re talking about class loaded with talent at the top with the likes of national top-60 prospects Kenyon Green, Baylor Cupp and DeMarvin Leal, as well as top-100 prospects Demani Richardson, Dylan Wright and Brian Williams.

A lot of the excitement — even veteran strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt mentioned to Jimbo Fisher that this group was as good as any he’s welcomed to a campus — has to do with Fisher and his staff believing there aren’t any “misses” in the bunch. When you consider that three-star prospects such as offensive lineman Layden Robinson (who has been getting a look at left tackle in recent practices), receiver/return man Ainias Smith, tight end Jalen Wydermyer, defensive tackle Adarious Jones and linebacker Chris Russell look like real players despite being among the least-heralded members of the class, it’s easy to see why Fisher and those in the program are so excited about the group’s impact, this season and beyond.

The Aggies return a lot from last season’s 9-4 squad. But as crazy as it may sound, we could see as many as four true freshmen starters fairly early. Green, Richardson, Leal and either of the tight ends stand out as the best bets. Throw in junior college transfer Elijah Blades, who has a real shot at corner, and Smith possibly pushing in the return game, and it’s not a stretch that a half-dozen members of the ’19 class could work their way onto the first team at some point during the season’s first half.

There’s no need to spend too much time talking about quarterback just yet. Simply listen to Jimbo Fisher rave about Kellen Mond approaching a “championship level” in his development and that tells you all you need to know about how preseason camp has gone for his starter. But it hasn’t all been perfect for Mond. He lost a fumble in Sunday’s scrimmage and struggled to connect on deep balls. But he has been performing at a high level and made noticeable strides as a passer. I’m also getting the feeling we’re going to see Mond use his legs a little more this fall.

There hasn’t been much movement in terms of the backup derby. James Foster, Zach Calzada and Connor Blumrick continue to engage in a battle that could linger well into September. Ten practices in, and it sounds as if the three basically have alternated days in which one of them stands out. In other words, no one appears quite ready to take a firm grip on the No. 2 job.

• I think it’s fair to say Green has been the revelation early in camp. It’s hard to imagine him not starting the opener at guard. And moving a guy who might make millions playing tackle one day probably was an easy choice. Rather than shake things up by moving a proven SEC tackle such as Carson Green or Dan Moore inside, coaches have put Green inside and let him learn on the fly. Green is a rare talent who is learning the position and offense quickly. He’s also held his own against Justin Madubuike and Bobby Brown, so it’s not like he’s lining up against inferior competition at practice.

Green getting plenty of work with the starting unit has led to Colton Prater seeing more time at center. I still think Ryan McCollum will be the starting center, but don’t count out Prater, a senior who is playing the best ball of his A&M career. If nothing else, new line coach Josh Henson should have two centers he feels good about entering the season. Prater and a steadily improving Luke Matthews are my early camp picks as the sixth and seventh options up front, though both are in the starting discussion.

• It sounds as if things have been up and down at tight end, which is to be expected when you have three talented players with basically zero experience. Cupp and Wydermyer are players who cause Fisher to visibly light up when he’s talking about them. And not enough is said about sophomore Glenn Beal, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder who has the potential to be a devastating blocker and is also capable of making plays in the passing game. The tight ends aren’t quite there in terms of consistency or polish, but still are likely to be a difference-making force for Fisher’s offense this season.

It’s worth pointing out that eventual consensus All-American Jace Sternberger had zero college starts or catches at this time a year ago. Give Fisher this type of talent and he’s going to make sure the tight end is a staple of A&M’s passing game this season. All three are going to play and play a lot.

One of the early camp surprises is Camron Horry. The tight end signee-turned-defensive end is back at tight end. From a physical standpoint, Horry doesn’t even look like the same player he was a year ago. Just file the name away and see if he gets his shot in some multi-tight end sets early in the season.

• Don’t be surprised to see A&M occasionally utilize 6-5, 225-pound Caleb Chapman as an inside receiver, much like Sternberger lined up in that spot last season. It’s things like that and perhaps mixing in more two-back formations that could create real matchup problems for opposing defenses this season. It’s also the reason not having a true scholarship fullback isn’t going to be much of an issue. Walk-on junior Cagan Baldree drew praise from Fisher on Sunday, but Fisher knows he has plenty of ways to mix things up, whether that means lining up a tight end in the backfield, operating out of a two-back set (which was used some last fall and again during Sunday’s open practice) or putting one of the bigger backs, like Jacob Kibodi or Cordarrian Richardson, in front of his primary ball-carrier.

• Speaking of the tailbacks, Jashaun Corbin is a special talent. He is going to be a game-changing weapon and will be one of the SEC’s breakout stars in 2019. Still, I don’t think Corbin will come close to amassing as many touches (close to 300) as Trayveon Williams had last season. The load likely will be shared a little more this season. And I’m not sure running backs coach Jay Graham is close to determining how things will be split up. That’s because all five backs have been solid in camp. I will say Kibodi’s name seems to come up a lot; it appears as if the third-year sophomore has hit the ground running following a stellar finish to spring practice.

Wide receiver coach Dameyune Craig has a loaded group with which to work. This has become evident over the past few days even with Kendrick Rogers and Quartney Davis sidelined with what we’re told are minor injuries. In addition to emerging true freshmen Smith and Wright, redshirt freshmen Chapman and Jalen Preston have looked good. Preston, in particular, has made significant strides over last season. Chapman caught a long TD in Sunday afternoon’s open practice and probably joined Jhamon Ausbon as the Aggies’ most productive pass-catcher.

Wright (who might have been the most dynamic receiver on the field during the first practice) and Smith are going to see the field this fall. Both have had some spectacular moments during the first two weeks of work. Smith is next-level quick and a maddeningly tough coverage assignment in the slot. He’s playing both receiver positions and could push for one of the spots in the return game.

Davis looked sensational during the first few days of camp, but with he and Rogers sidelined, Ausbon has stood out. Ausbon (6-3, 210) has shed more than 10 pounds from where he was to open last season, and now is a step quicker and, in his words, noticeably “twitchier.”

Rogers has missed a lot of time, in both spring practice and now preseason camp. The Aggies need his raw playmaking ability and confidence on the field. Depth aside, seeing Rogers out of a boot and back on the field at least a week or so before the opener would be a particularly uplifting development.

• Sunday, it sure felt as if the defensive line controlled a good part of the open practice. The first team consisted of Micheal Clemons and Tyree Johnson at end and Brown and Madubuike inside; the unit looked exceptionally disruptive at times. A&M’s defensive front should be as strong as any in the SEC in 2019, and it’s quite possibly the most physically imposing D-line I’ve seen in 20 years of covering Aggies football.

As for depth, Jayden Peevy is somewhat of a known commodity, but Johnson (who told me Sunday that he is around 240 pounds after arriving at 265) and Max Wright have had strong camps at end. Leal is this season’s Bobby Brown, meaning he’s going to play a ton early; he very well could take it one step further and push to start sooner rather than later. And two other true freshmen are beginning to make waves in Derick Hunter and Adarious Jones. Jones is another one of the less-heralded true freshmen who already looks better than his three-star ranking. With TD Moton and Mohamed Diallo having left the program via the transfer portal, Hunter and Jones will see the field as backups.

Mike Elko sounded as if he felt good with where things are at linebacker, both with his starters (Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson) and the backups. Hines is especially excited to be back on the field after missing all but one game in 2018, and per Elko, his last three or four practices have been particularly encouraging. As for Johnson, Fisher sounds even more bullish on him than he did before practices began.

Russell and Andre White stand out when it comes to the depth guys. Both true freshmen already look the part, and Hines had some good things to say about White during the media session. It’s easy to see why the A&M staff was so high on Russell; he is big (6-2, 220), plenty physical and can run to the football. Aaron Hansford had a couple of nice pass breakups during Sunday’s practice, and the converted receiver is still very much in the depth mix.

• It’s still too early to tell how things are going to shake out in the secondary, but Richardson could end up as a starter. The entire four-man class of newcomers look like hits in the early going, with Richardson and Blades possessing instant-impact potential. Richardson has spent quality time with the starters with Leon O’Neal out with a thumb injury. The depth shuffle at the position also has led to Brian Williams getting enough second-team action to begin drawing some positive attention of his own. At corner, Erick Young is regularly drawing praise from position coach Maurice Linguist. He’s built like a safety (6-1, 212) but is a potential lockdown corner.

As for the veterans, Debione Renfro and Myles Jones were the first-team corners Sunday and have been there for most of camp. Charles Oliver was off to a good start, as well, before being dinged up and missing some work. I thought Jones stood out in coverage Sunday, making several plays on the ball downfield, including a pair of near-interceptions on deep balls that he played perfectly.

• Finally, Braden Mann is still Braden Mann. The Ray Guy Award winner stepped onto Kyle Field and launched a 70-yard missile out of the end zone. And if you want to know another out-of-nowhere camp surprise, how about Australian punter Nik Constantinou? The late 2019 addition has team sources buzzing with his absolute cannon of a right leg.

 

Funny thing is, more exposure for Looch and TexAgs, and aggy, is not really a good thing for them. Just allows more people to realize just how ridiculous they are. 

Edited August 13, 2019 by Deej

[texaslong 678]

8 minutes ago, Pato del Muerto said:

Between lechler and Mann, and the Aussie, it’s obvious that aggy is PU. 

Not a single question mark on that team per Luicci in that article. The fact that a lot of your freshman will be looking at significant playing time sounds like a championship quality team to me. 

[Born Burnt 6182]

Dammit, texifornia! I have as shit-ton of work to do today. But I can't stop checking this thread. MUST...HAVE...SCREENSHOTS.

[BabaYaga 15304]

1 hour ago, elguapo said:

I didn't realize how many OL aggy has committed this cycle who already weigh 325-350 before their senior year of HS. I'm good with aggy taking all the fat unathletic OL they want.

 

Can of corn.  They'll be fine

[Rickylovesweed 14536]

1 hour ago, Fud said:

Their starting TE is a second year plodder who other SEC schools liked on DL or OL, and I figured Cupp would pass him up early this year. And we all know how important TE is to Jimbo's offense. Ouch. 

Wait they think Logan Beal is going to replace Sternberger? Cupp is a brutal loss if true because they have such limited depth at TE and their system is reliant on that position. 

 

[Fud 9552]

2 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

Wait they think Logan Beal is going to replace Sternberger? Cupp is a brutal loss if true because they have such limited depth at TE and their system is reliant on that position. 

 

Glenn Beal. He's been their first team TE for call camp so far. 

[Rickylovesweed 14536]

1 minute ago, Fud said:

Glenn Beal. He's been their first team TE for call camp so far. 

Yeah, meant Glenn Beal. I remember most those SEC schools were recruiting him on the OL and DL. From watching some practice clips he has very limited mobility. There's no way he's going to be a threat in the passing game. 

[Fud 9552]

3 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

Yeah, meant Glenn Beal. I remember most those SEC schools were recruiting him on the OL and DL. From watching some practice clips he has very limited mobility. There's no way he's going to be a threat in the passing game. 

From Loochi

"It sounds as if things have been up and down at tight end, which is to be expected when you have three talented players with basically zero experience. Cupp and Wydermyer are players who cause Fisher to visibly light up when he’s talking about them. And not enough is said about sophomore Glenn Beal, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder who has the potential to be a devastating blocker and is also capable of making plays in the passing game. The tight ends aren’t quite there in terms of consistency or polish, but still are likely to be a difference-making force for Fisher’s offense this season."

[Machinator 32099]

"is also capable of making plays in the passing game"

If that doesn't scream dynamic receiving threat, I don't know what does!

[Rickylovesweed 14536]

It's Liucci's way of saying he's a blocker and that's it. 

Edited August 13, 2019 by Rickylovesweed

[Fud 9552]

Using Chapman in a LJH flex/big slot role is probably their best bet 

[Ben Ficus 148]

1 hour ago, elguapo said:

I didn't realize how many OL aggy has committed this cycle who already weigh 325-350 before their senior year of HS. I'm good with aggy taking all the fat unathletic OL they want.

 

 

There's no way SEC defenses will be able to solve Jimby's wall of Aggy Rube Cubes.

[DefinitelyNotHollywoodColt 12301]

Hadn’t seen their 2020 class until yesterday. Is it normal for a perennial SEC west contender to have over 50% of its class be 3 stars? $75MM huh?

[Pato del Muerto 52556]

28 minutes ago, Rickylovesweed said:

It's Liucci's way of saying he's a blocker and that's it. 

But his blocking is still only potentially devastating, per looch. So he still can’t block well. 

[Dbeasy 15078]

This is ridiculous. That person must be the biggest moron on the planet.

[Dbeasy 15078]

Gonna be hard to beat "the standard" when OG is eating your lunch

Five times in a row? How about you just finish above third place in your West division just once. Maybe that might help a bit. Delusional idiots.

[Pato del Muerto 52556]

1 minute ago, Dbeasy said:

 

This is ridiculous. That person must be the biggest moron on the planet.

 

It’s almost as if Observer doesn’t realize that what makes texags successful is that it only covers one subject, that the people at texags care deeply about, and that it’s consumers care deeply about.   Respect, honesty, or integrity have nothing to do with it because those things don’t exist there, other than their direct interactions with the university, AD, or team staff where they do what they are told. 

[BabaYaga 15304]

11 minutes ago, Dbeasy said:

 

This is ridiculous. That person must be the biggest moron on the planet.

 

Ag house-husband trying to find an outlet to sell his online CBD oil.  

POWER MOVES!

Edited August 13, 2019 by BabaYaga

[Gut Wagon 8086]

55 minutes ago, texaslong said:

The fact that a lot of your freshman will be looking at significant playing time sounds like a championship quality team to me. 

It's also the most convenient possible excuse for a lack of 2020 recruiting success: the old "unfavorable depth chart" line. Hard to get snaps when you're stuck behind the next wave of future All-Pros.  

[Pato del Muerto 52556]

For those of you that mine the aggy sites, do they spend any time at all discussing the attrition needed to sign a class of 25-27 and who that might be?

[Ricky Butler 2731]

I don't think A&M is going to be bad under Jimbo. I think he's a good recruiter. I think their problem is that they need Texas to be bad, and they don't realize that that part of the cycle just ran its course. 

[BabaYaga 15304]

8 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

I don't think A&M is going to be bad under Jimbo. I think he's a good recruiter. I think their problem is that they need Texas to be bad, and they don't realize that that part of the cycle just ran its course. 

"Bad"?  Maybe not, nor will they be "good" and a far cry from great.  Next year's laughable schedule will give them a false sugar-high, then they'll come back down to reality quickly.  They're a perennial milquetoast school surrounded by better programs with cries of "next year" while they churn our class rings with 75-72 on them.  That's their lane.  

[Caddox 952]

They’re Mississippi St with oil money. It’s hilarious seeing them try to convince themselves they’re more than a middle tier program that’s surrounded in every direction by superior programs. 

[Neonmoon 38130]

On 2/4/2019 at 9:50 AM, golfclap said:

they have 7 SRs on the roster for this season. For them to get to 20 - they will need to lose another 13 guys. That's AFTER the fact that they are currently over and need to drop dead weight just to get the 2019 class in the door (Even if they don't get Ellison and/or Mowry). That's A LOT of attrition and while they do have some serious dead weight on the roster if you took 13 guys off of it you are hitting the 2-deep with attrition and we know how that plays out. 

 

Current outlook ::

 

How many trapdoors will A&M have to open by 2020?

7 Seniors +

****NFL attrition Candidates  = Qaurtney Davis, Kendrick Rogers, Jhamon Ausbon, Hezekiah Jones, Carson Green, Dan Moore, Justin Maduibuke, Jayden Peevy, Elijah Blades, Buddy Johnson, Kellon Mond, Debiane Renfro

Transfer/Trapdoor = TD Moton, Mohammed Diallo, Aaron Hansford, Okenna Ikeke, Raaushad Paul, Kellen Diesch, Riley Andeson

***Note: I don't see most as these as actual NFL caliber but these guys might just say fuck it and leave for NFL as undrafted free agent

To be fair, there is so much dead weight in the Junior/Sophomore class that it will probably be pretty easy to thin that out. 

[RomaVicta 29966]

2 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

Kellen Diesch, Riley Andeson

Weren't we all upset that these guys didn't come to Texas? They were prize linemen as I recall.

[GRHorn 105]

1 hour ago, Machinator said:

The Athletic just let Looch publish his first puff piece. Dear god, I thought they were going to maintain more separation than this.

A position-by-position breakdown for Texas A&M midway through preseason camp

 

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COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Let’s kick things off with a quick comment about the Aggies’ freshmen: This group is as good as I’ve ever seen come through A&M.

We’re talking about class loaded with talent at the top with the likes of national top-60 prospects Kenyon Green, Baylor Cupp and DeMarvin Leal, as well as top-100 prospects Demani Richardson, Dylan Wright and Brian Williams.

A lot of the excitement — even veteran strength and conditioning coach Jerry Schmidt mentioned to Jimbo Fisher that this group was as good as any he’s welcomed to a campus — has to do with Fisher and his staff believing there aren’t any “misses” in the bunch. When you consider that three-star prospects such as offensive lineman Layden Robinson (who has been getting a look at left tackle in recent practices), receiver/return man Ainias Smith, tight end Jalen Wydermyer, defensive tackle Adarious Jones and linebacker Chris Russell look like real players despite being among the least-heralded members of the class, it’s easy to see why Fisher and those in the program are so excited about the group’s impact, this season and beyond.

The Aggies return a lot from last season’s 9-4 squad. But as crazy as it may sound, we could see as many as four true freshmen starters fairly early. Green, Richardson, Leal and either of the tight ends stand out as the best bets. Throw in junior college transfer Elijah Blades, who has a real shot at corner, and Smith possibly pushing in the return game, and it’s not a stretch that a half-dozen members of the ’19 class could work their way onto the first team at some point during the season’s first half.

There’s no need to spend too much time talking about quarterback just yet. Simply listen to Jimbo Fisher rave about Kellen Mond approaching a “championship level” in his development and that tells you all you need to know about how preseason camp has gone for his starter. But it hasn’t all been perfect for Mond. He lost a fumble in Sunday’s scrimmage and struggled to connect on deep balls. But he has been performing at a high level and made noticeable strides as a passer. I’m also getting the feeling we’re going to see Mond use his legs a little more this fall.

There hasn’t been much movement in terms of the backup derby. James Foster, Zach Calzada and Connor Blumrick continue to engage in a battle that could linger well into September. Ten practices in, and it sounds as if the three basically have alternated days in which one of them stands out. In other words, no one appears quite ready to take a firm grip on the No. 2 job.

• I think it’s fair to say Green has been the revelation early in camp. It’s hard to imagine him not starting the opener at guard. And moving a guy who might make millions playing tackle one day probably was an easy choice. Rather than shake things up by moving a proven SEC tackle such as Carson Green or Dan Moore inside, coaches have put Green inside and let him learn on the fly. Green is a rare talent who is learning the position and offense quickly. He’s also held his own against Justin Madubuike and Bobby Brown, so it’s not like he’s lining up against inferior competition at practice.

Green getting plenty of work with the starting unit has led to Colton Prater seeing more time at center. I still think Ryan McCollum will be the starting center, but don’t count out Prater, a senior who is playing the best ball of his A&M career. If nothing else, new line coach Josh Henson should have two centers he feels good about entering the season. Prater and a steadily improving Luke Matthews are my early camp picks as the sixth and seventh options up front, though both are in the starting discussion.

• It sounds as if things have been up and down at tight end, which is to be expected when you have three talented players with basically zero experience. Cupp and Wydermyer are players who cause Fisher to visibly light up when he’s talking about them. And not enough is said about sophomore Glenn Beal, a 6-foot-5, 265-pounder who has the potential to be a devastating blocker and is also capable of making plays in the passing game. The tight ends aren’t quite there in terms of consistency or polish, but still are likely to be a difference-making force for Fisher’s offense this season.

It’s worth pointing out that eventual consensus All-American Jace Sternberger had zero college starts or catches at this time a year ago. Give Fisher this type of talent and he’s going to make sure the tight end is a staple of A&M’s passing game this season. All three are going to play and play a lot.

One of the early camp surprises is Camron Horry. The tight end signee-turned-defensive end is back at tight end. From a physical standpoint, Horry doesn’t even look like the same player he was a year ago. Just file the name away and see if he gets his shot in some multi-tight end sets early in the season.

• Don’t be surprised to see A&M occasionally utilize 6-5, 225-pound Caleb Chapman as an inside receiver, much like Sternberger lined up in that spot last season. It’s things like that and perhaps mixing in more two-back formations that could create real matchup problems for opposing defenses this season. It’s also the reason not having a true scholarship fullback isn’t going to be much of an issue. Walk-on junior Cagan Baldree drew praise from Fisher on Sunday, but Fisher knows he has plenty of ways to mix things up, whether that means lining up a tight end in the backfield, operating out of a two-back set (which was used some last fall and again during Sunday’s open practice) or putting one of the bigger backs, like Jacob Kibodi or Cordarrian Richardson, in front of his primary ball-carrier.

• Speaking of the tailbacks, Jashaun Corbin is a special talent. He is going to be a game-changing weapon and will be one of the SEC’s breakout stars in 2019. Still, I don’t think Corbin will come close to amassing as many touches (close to 300) as Trayveon Williams had last season. The load likely will be shared a little more this season. And I’m not sure running backs coach Jay Graham is close to determining how things will be split up. That’s because all five backs have been solid in camp. I will say Kibodi’s name seems to come up a lot; it appears as if the third-year sophomore has hit the ground running following a stellar finish to spring practice.

Wide receiver coach Dameyune Craig has a loaded group with which to work. This has become evident over the past few days even with Kendrick Rogers and Quartney Davis sidelined with what we’re told are minor injuries. In addition to emerging true freshmen Smith and Wright, redshirt freshmen Chapman and Jalen Preston have looked good. Preston, in particular, has made significant strides over last season. Chapman caught a long TD in Sunday afternoon’s open practice and probably joined Jhamon Ausbon as the Aggies’ most productive pass-catcher.

Wright (who might have been the most dynamic receiver on the field during the first practice) and Smith are going to see the field this fall. Both have had some spectacular moments during the first two weeks of work. Smith is next-level quick and a maddeningly tough coverage assignment in the slot. He’s playing both receiver positions and could push for one of the spots in the return game.

Davis looked sensational during the first few days of camp, but with he and Rogers sidelined, Ausbon has stood out. Ausbon (6-3, 210) has shed more than 10 pounds from where he was to open last season, and now is a step quicker and, in his words, noticeably “twitchier.”

Rogers has missed a lot of time, in both spring practice and now preseason camp. The Aggies need his raw playmaking ability and confidence on the field. Depth aside, seeing Rogers out of a boot and back on the field at least a week or so before the opener would be a particularly uplifting development.

• Sunday, it sure felt as if the defensive line controlled a good part of the open practice. The first team consisted of Micheal Clemons and Tyree Johnson at end and Brown and Madubuike inside; the unit looked exceptionally disruptive at times. A&M’s defensive front should be as strong as any in the SEC in 2019, and it’s quite possibly the most physically imposing D-line I’ve seen in 20 years of covering Aggies football.

As for depth, Jayden Peevy is somewhat of a known commodity, but Johnson (who told me Sunday that he is around 240 pounds after arriving at 265) and Max Wright have had strong camps at end. Leal is this season’s Bobby Brown, meaning he’s going to play a ton early; he very well could take it one step further and push to start sooner rather than later. And two other true freshmen are beginning to make waves in Derick Hunter and Adarious Jones. Jones is another one of the less-heralded true freshmen who already looks better than his three-star ranking. With TD Moton and Mohamed Diallo having left the program via the transfer portal, Hunter and Jones will see the field as backups.

Mike Elko sounded as if he felt good with where things are at linebacker, both with his starters (Anthony Hines and Buddy Johnson) and the backups. Hines is especially excited to be back on the field after missing all but one game in 2018, and per Elko, his last three or four practices have been particularly encouraging. As for Johnson, Fisher sounds even more bullish on him than he did before practices began.

Russell and Andre White stand out when it comes to the depth guys. Both true freshmen already look the part, and Hines had some good things to say about White during the media session. It’s easy to see why the A&M staff was so high on Russell; he is big (6-2, 220), plenty physical and can run to the football. Aaron Hansford had a couple of nice pass breakups during Sunday’s practice, and the converted receiver is still very much in the depth mix.

• It’s still too early to tell how things are going to shake out in the secondary, but Richardson could end up as a starter. The entire four-man class of newcomers look like hits in the early going, with Richardson and Blades possessing instant-impact potential. Richardson has spent quality time with the starters with Leon O’Neal out with a thumb injury. The depth shuffle at the position also has led to Brian Williams getting enough second-team action to begin drawing some positive attention of his own. At corner, Erick Young is regularly drawing praise from position coach Maurice Linguist. He’s built like a safety (6-1, 212) but is a potential lockdown corner.

As for the veterans, Debione Renfro and Myles Jones were the first-team corners Sunday and have been there for most of camp. Charles Oliver was off to a good start, as well, before being dinged up and missing some work. I thought Jones stood out in coverage Sunday, making several plays on the ball downfield, including a pair of near-interceptions on deep balls that he played perfectly.

• Finally, Braden Mann is still Braden Mann. The Ray Guy Award winner stepped onto Kyle Field and launched a 70-yard missile out of the end zone. And if you want to know another out-of-nowhere camp surprise, how about Australian punter Nik Constantinou? The late 2019 addition has team sources buzzing with his absolute cannon of a right leg.

 

Wow. Is it too late to move Aggy up to the AFC South? It would be best for the safety of the Sec’s other teams to not have to face such a loaded fucking squad. 

[texifornia 57051]

2 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

How many trapdoors will A&M have to open by 2020?

7 Seniors +

****NFL attrition Candidates  = Qaurtney Davis, Kendrick Rogers, Jhamon Ausbon, Hezekiah Jones, Carson Green, Dan Moore, Justin Maduibuke, Jayden Peevy, Elijah Blades, Buddy Johnson, Kellon Mond, Debiane Renfro

Transfer/Trapdoor = TD Moton, Mohammed Diallo, Aaron Hansford, Okenna Ikeke, Raaushad Paul, Kellen Diesch, Riley Andeson

***Note: I don't see most as these as actual NFL caliber but these guys might just say fuck it and leave for NFL as undrafted free agent

To be fair, there is so much dead weight in the Junior/Sophomore class that it will probably be pretty easy to thin that out. 

Diallo , Moton and Robinson are basically finished - there's no way Fisher lets MD back out of the portal and Moton and Robinson just seem to be gone: https://247sports.com/Article/Texas-AM-roster-Mohamed-Diallo-NCAA-transfer-portal-TD-Moton-Ondario-Robinson-134089384/

Also lol Renfro + NFL in the same sentence.

[Burt Macklin 19038]

1 minute ago, RomaVicta said:

Weren't we all upset that these guys didn't come to Texas? They were prize linemen as I recall.

Riley Anderson was not a prize lineman. lol. He and his brother were 3 star JAGs that UT was interested in for a bit but ultimately passed on. 

[Burt Macklin 19038]

6 minutes ago, Neonmoon said:

How many trapdoors will A&M have to open by 2020?

7 Seniors +

****NFL attrition Candidates  = Qaurtney Davis, Kendrick Rogers, Jhamon Ausbon, Hezekiah Jones, Carson Green, Dan Moore, Justin Maduibuke, Jayden Peevy, Elijah Blades, Buddy Johnson, Kellon Mond, Debiane Renfro

Transfer/Trapdoor = TD Moton, Mohammed Diallo, Aaron Hansford, Okenna Ikeke, Raaushad Paul, Kellen Diesch, Riley Andeson

***Note: I don't see most as these as actual NFL caliber but these guys might just say fuck it and leave for NFL as undrafted free agent

To be fair, there is so much dead weight in the Junior/Sophomore class that it will probably be pretty easy to thin that out. 

If they get a lot of their attrition from potential NFL entrants, then that 2020 team will have like lass than 5 upperclassmen contributors and will be relying heavily on the 2019 and 2020 classes, over half of which are made up of recruits outside the national top 300. Lulz.

[Hiphopopotamos 20876]

King and Jones' jump in Rival's rankings have made both composite 5 - stars.  aggy now has three composite 5 stars committed in the 2020 class.

Edited August 13, 2019 by Hiphopopotamos

[Leanderman 2276]

Just be prepared for them to have the first team ever with about 25 medical red shirts.

[Deej 76885]

Just now, Leanderman said:

Just be prepared for them to have the first team ever with about 25 medical red shirts.

Just have to feed Coach Price's butter chicken to 25 guys. 

[Burt Macklin 19038]

8 minutes ago, Hiphopopotamos said:

King and Jones' jump in Rival's rankings have made both composite 5 - stars.  aggy now has three composite 5 stars committed in the 2020 class.

That actually makes their shitty composite average that much more impressive. They may end up with the lowest ever per recruit average in a class with 3 5 stars. 

Edit: It’s also insane that aggy was able to fall ass backwards into a 5 star QB. 

Edited August 13, 2019 by Burt Macklin