Jimbo 2019: The Only Tail Getting Busted is Candi's

[RomaVicta 29,907]

1 hour ago, texasstrong12 said:

aggy still doesn't have their roster up yet. 

Exactly.

[texifornia 56,944]

3 hours ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Did you forget about Lady Killer Starkel?  

I never doubted your commitment to Starkel Motion

[Cairn Horn88 8,262]

5 hours ago, Johnny Sack said:

It wasn't just Jameis.  His recruiting competition (Miami and Florida) both sucked when he got the job.  And the ACC when he started was awful as Miami was down, Clemson was down, Va Tech was nothing special, and Louisville was in the Big East.  He got lucky he did not have to face a great team in the BCS title game too,

Looks like Jimbo is gonna have to start playing the big boys now....which is the reason aggy went to the secsec....isn't it?

[billfromlaketravis 11,467]

14 minutes ago, Cairn Horn88 said:

Looks like Jimbo is gonna have to start playing the big boys now....which is the reason aggy went to the secsec....isn't it?

Their schedule is even tougher in 2019. Jimbo won't get a bounce back season in Year 2. 

At Clemson, Georgia, and LSU. 

Home games against Bama, Auburn, and South Carolina. 

So yeah, 3 of the last 4 CFB Playoff teams, and 2017 SEC West Champs Auburn. Good luck with all that. 

 

[rickyspub 801]

3 hours ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Did you forget about Lady Killer Starkel?  

Eats ass, my dude?

[Victor Lazlo 1,776]

4 hours ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Did you forget about Lady Killer Starkel?  

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

Not really the place, but I don't care. Keke, do you love me..

 

Spoiler

Liucci

11:57p, 7/30/18

Staff

AG

With fall camp set to crank up in two days, here is a final round of some summer off-season notes and thoughts based on what I've gathered from various sources over the past few weeks but haven't included in the recent Q&A sessions. Enjoy!

-Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel have both added noticeable muscle mass since the end of last season. Mond is close to 215 pounds and has added more than 10 pounds in Jerry Schmidt's summer program. Both signal callers look like different guys walking around than they did at this time a year ago.

-Speaking of the QBs, I think fans will realize that a lot of folks may have jumped the gun when they assumed Mond taking part in last week's pre-season photo shoot at the fire school and Starkel not being involved was some kind of indicator of where the August quarterback race was headed. As is often the case during the long off-season, this one turned out to be much ado about nothing. Nick was actually out of town when the deal came together on pretty short notice and couldn't return in time. Apparently, Nick will be out there himself early this week to get some of the same footage (I believe but am not positive that it's for the video board this season) on tape. Nothing will be decided at the position until deep into fall camp, IMO.

-Jimbo Fisher told us during Saturday's TexAgs Kickoff event that true freshman Glenn Beal has transformed his body as much as just about anyone on the Aggie roster. The tight end from Louisiana arrived at around 290 pounds but has worked his butt off (literally) to the point that he's now checking in at just over 265 as the Ags prepare to start fall camp. Junior college signee Mohammad Diallo was another newcomer mentioned as someone who used the summer off-season to work hard to drop some excess pounds in time for Wednesday's reporting date. Diallo is also a name I've heard mentioned more than a couple of times since his mid-summer arrival as an interior lineman who is going to be a really good one in Maroon & White. He's a ready-made SEC defensive tackle.

-Fisher also talked about the progress of second-year tackles Carson Green and Dan Moore. It's easy to see the head coach is pretty excited by the potential Moore possesses at LT. He'll probably have some ups and downs in his first full season as a starter and playing against SEC edge rushers, but Jimbo and Jim Turner will give him tight end help when he needs it. As Fisher noted, however, the 6-6, 320-pounder's upside is off-the-charts good. The head coach said of Carson Green "he's a guy who will fight you" and went on to laud Carson for having a good off-season and showing a real mean streak on the field. Green's is a name I've heard plenty of throughout the summer and he's on my short list of potential breakthrough performers for the A&M offense this fall.

-Erik McCoy is one of the unquestioned leaders of this Aggie squad and, from what it sounds like, we're going to see him open up fall camp at guard opposite Keaton Sutherland. McCoy and Sutherland (another veteran whose off-season work has been praised by the head coach and several others I've talked to) sure look like the Ags' two best blockers and they're both extremely quick and athletic, which will allow Turner to have a pretty devastating tandem of pulling guards. All of that depends on whether or veteran Colton Prater or perhaps even true freshman Luke Matthews can hold things down at center. Turner has always felt that center was Prater's natural position so we shall see how things shake out during fall camp.

If there's one player who could be a surprise in terms of his NFL Draft stock rising throughout the fall, it could be Sutherland. He actually possesses some first-round measurables and added more than 10 pounds of mass during the off-season. The senior is quick, agile, strong and explosive. He's also now a pretty experienced blocker who will be playing for the same position coach for the third year in a row. Something to file away for now and re-visit later this fall.

-For good reason, Jace Sternberger has been hot topic since his emergence as one of the Ags' most dangerous weapons during the spring. Don't underestimate the impact of the lesser-known (for now) of the Ags two new additions to the upperclass ranks at tight end. Trevor Wood has drawn high praise from everyone I've asked this summer, including his new head coach during Saturday's TexAgs event. At 6-6 and over 255 pounds, Wood can not only line up as an in-line tight end but he's also an exceptional athlete for a man his size and can really get out and run, to that point that the Arizona transfer even has the ability to serve as a vertical threat in the passing game. If Wood performs as well as most insiders believe he will, the biggest beneficiary will be Sternberger. Jace is versatile enough that Fisher will be able to move him around in the formation, lining him up attached, in the backfield as an h-back or fullback and even as an inside receiver. Don't be surprised to see Wood's emergence allow Sternberger to emerge as the 'Swiss Army knife' of the Aggie offense.

-Cam Horry's move from tight end to the defensive line sounds like it's going to stick. That's where the redshirt freshman will line up to open fall camp. He's certainly better-suited along the defensive front, where his combination of athleticism and steadily-increasing size will be an asset. On offense, Horry was destined to end up on the offensive line before we'd have seen him racing up the seam and catching passes over linebackers and safeties.

-One of the most popular questions each and every summer goes something like this: "Who are the true freshmen turning heads this summer and which ones will have an early impact?" I've mentioned a few guys in the Q&A sessions this summer but, on the eve of fall camp, I'd say the two guys on offense who have generated the most buzz are wide receiver Caleb Chapman (he's extremely difficult to cover on the outside and catches everything thrown his way) and running back Charles Strong. Jalen Preston and Jashaun Corbin at the skill spots and Luke Matthews and Tank Davis up front have also turned heads during June and July.

On defense, Leon O'Neal and Bobby Brown continue to impress and look like day one contributors who will play a lot of football as true fish. A couple of guys who I honestly wasn't sure I'd hear too much about in year one have been drawing praise from various sources over the past 2-3 weeks. Tyree Wilson still probably needs a year under Jerry Schmidt before he's ready to push for real playing time but he's already beginning to fill out his ridiculously long, rangy frame and is a freakish edge athlete. Brian Johnson's legit 4.4 speed and coverage skills make him a pretty intriguing option for Mike Elko at rover, where he'll likely compete with Buddy Johnson in August. Even as a backup at that spot, it's easy to envision the Manvel product getting a lot of action between defense and special teams in year one.

-The two receivers whose names I've heard the most throughout the summer are sophomores Jhamon Ausbon (no surprise) and Cam Buckley. Ausbon has emerged as a team leader thanks to his work ethic and energy. Like Trayveon Williams, he's poised for an extremely productive 2018 campaign. It's also worth noting that Jhamon looks noticeably different than he did a season ago. I'm not sure exactly where his weight is but he's apparently made marked improvement in the strength/lifting department and looks leaner than he did at the end of his freshman season. Buckley was a surprise contributor as a true freshman last fall and simply hasn't stopped making plays. I'll say this about the Cedar Hill product: He has the full confidence of his quarterbacks. Don't be surprised to see him emerge as a favorite target of Starkel and/or Mond.

-Talk to four different sources and you might get four different answers when it comes to the upcoming battle for starting jobs and PT at cornerback. The name I hear most frequently, however, is sophomore cover man Clifford Chattman. The 6-4.5 cover man has created some real buzz this summer during off-season 7-on-7 work.

-I saw defensive end Micheal Clemmons recently and he looks like a 'first off the bus' guy without question. He's simply going to have to prove it on the field during fall camp and into the season, however. Micheal is now entering his second year out of the JC ranks, which is usually when junior college prospects make noticeable strides. Mike Elko needs that out of Clemmons at a position where the Ags have precious little depth and virtually no real experience outside of returning starter Landis Durham. The good news? It's clear that Micheal has gotten himself ready with a strong off-season.

-Not that it hasn't been said multiple times already but Trayveon Williams is coming off of an outstanding finish to spring ball and an even better off-season. He'll probably start the season at around 205 chiseled pounds and is 'all in' with the new offense. He also knows he's going to get the ball a lot in Fisher and Darrell Dickey's offense and has physically prepared himself for the 13-game grind.

-One of the areas that the Aggies would appear to be in very good shape at is the kicking game, where senior kicker Daniel LaCamera is one of the SEC's best and Braden Mann continues to look like he'll step right in for Shane Tripucka without dropoff. Where the Ags do have a higher degree of concern, however, is in the return game. If you're looking for an August storyline worth following, watch for a battle for return duties that will probably include no fewer than a half dozen candidates.

-The Ags' depth, talent and experience on the defensive interior has been well-documented. At the top of that group are a pair of seniors and a rising sophomore who could be on the verge of a breakout season. Justin Madubuike was pretty much unblockable during spring ball and seniors Kingsley Keke and Daylon Mack are two guys who have really taken advantage of their only off-season under Jerry Schmidt. Keke is down to 290 pounds for the first time since his senior year of high school and looks like an NFL lineman who has come back to campus for the off-season and, by all accounts, Mack has had his best off-season since arriving to Aggieland as a highly-touted five-star recruit a little over three years ago. Daylon is a player who finished spring ball on a high note and he's carried that positive momentum throughout the summer, resulting in a great deal of anticipation within the program to see how he performs in fall camp and his final season in an A&M uniform.

 

[Fud 9,552]

Holy shit, Beal was 290?

[George Clooney 378]

Reading that, you'd think aggy is destined to win 10+ and compete for the sec west title. Looch sure knows how to keep his readers happy and add more subscribers. 

[CHEF RIBS W/ THE HAMM YALL 1,259]

3 hours ago, George Clooney said:

Reading that, you'd think aggy is destined to win 10+ and compete for the sec west title. Looch sure knows how to keep his readers happy and add more subscribers. 

Whether a guy loses weight or adds weight, it’s a good thing. 

Half expected to read that the waterboy has improved his times and was creating some real buzz. 

[EZ$ 2,104]

5 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Not really the place, but I don't care. Keke, do you love me..

 

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Liucci

11:57p, 7/30/18

Staff

AG

With fall camp set to crank up in two days, here is a final round of some summer off-season notes and thoughts based on what I've gathered from various sources over the past few weeks but haven't included in the recent Q&A sessions. Enjoy!

-Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel have both added noticeable muscle mass since the end of last season. Mond is close to 215 pounds and has added more than 10 pounds in Jerry Schmidt's summer program. Both signal callers look like different guys walking around than they did at this time a year ago.

-Speaking of the QBs, I think fans will realize that a lot of folks may have jumped the gun when they assumed Mond taking part in last week's pre-season photo shoot at the fire school and Starkel not being involved was some kind of indicator of where the August quarterback race was headed. As is often the case during the long off-season, this one turned out to be much ado about nothing. Nick was actually out of town when the deal came together on pretty short notice and couldn't return in time. Apparently, Nick will be out there himself early this week to get some of the same footage (I believe but am not positive that it's for the video board this season) on tape. Nothing will be decided at the position until deep into fall camp, IMO.

-Jimbo Fisher told us during Saturday's TexAgs Kickoff event that true freshman Glenn Beal has transformed his body as much as just about anyone on the Aggie roster. The tight end from Louisiana arrived at around 290 pounds but has worked his butt off (literally) to the point that he's now checking in at just over 265 as the Ags prepare to start fall camp. Junior college signee Mohammad Diallo was another newcomer mentioned as someone who used the summer off-season to work hard to drop some excess pounds in time for Wednesday's reporting date. Diallo is also a name I've heard mentioned more than a couple of times since his mid-summer arrival as an interior lineman who is going to be a really good one in Maroon & White. He's a ready-made SEC defensive tackle.

-Fisher also talked about the progress of second-year tackles Carson Green and Dan Moore. It's easy to see the head coach is pretty excited by the potential Moore possesses at LT. He'll probably have some ups and downs in his first full season as a starter and playing against SEC edge rushers, but Jimbo and Jim Turner will give him tight end help when he needs it. As Fisher noted, however, the 6-6, 320-pounder's upside is off-the-charts good. The head coach said of Carson Green "he's a guy who will fight you" and went on to laud Carson for having a good off-season and showing a real mean streak on the field. Green's is a name I've heard plenty of throughout the summer and he's on my short list of potential breakthrough performers for the A&M offense this fall.

-Erik McCoy is one of the unquestioned leaders of this Aggie squad and, from what it sounds like, we're going to see him open up fall camp at guard opposite Keaton Sutherland. McCoy and Sutherland (another veteran whose off-season work has been praised by the head coach and several others I've talked to) sure look like the Ags' two best blockers and they're both extremely quick and athletic, which will allow Turner to have a pretty devastating tandem of pulling guards. All of that depends on whether or veteran Colton Prater or perhaps even true freshman Luke Matthews can hold things down at center. Turner has always felt that center was Prater's natural position so we shall see how things shake out during fall camp.

If there's one player who could be a surprise in terms of his NFL Draft stock rising throughout the fall, it could be Sutherland. He actually possesses some first-round measurables and added more than 10 pounds of mass during the off-season. The senior is quick, agile, strong and explosive. He's also now a pretty experienced blocker who will be playing for the same position coach for the third year in a row. Something to file away for now and re-visit later this fall.

-For good reason, Jace Sternberger has been hot topic since his emergence as one of the Ags' most dangerous weapons during the spring. Don't underestimate the impact of the lesser-known (for now) of the Ags two new additions to the upperclass ranks at tight end. Trevor Wood has drawn high praise from everyone I've asked this summer, including his new head coach during Saturday's TexAgs event. At 6-6 and over 255 pounds, Wood can not only line up as an in-line tight end but he's also an exceptional athlete for a man his size and can really get out and run, to that point that the Arizona transfer even has the ability to serve as a vertical threat in the passing game. If Wood performs as well as most insiders believe he will, the biggest beneficiary will be Sternberger. Jace is versatile enough that Fisher will be able to move him around in the formation, lining him up attached, in the backfield as an h-back or fullback and even as an inside receiver. Don't be surprised to see Wood's emergence allow Sternberger to emerge as the 'Swiss Army knife' of the Aggie offense.

-Cam Horry's move from tight end to the defensive line sounds like it's going to stick. That's where the redshirt freshman will line up to open fall camp. He's certainly better-suited along the defensive front, where his combination of athleticism and steadily-increasing size will be an asset. On offense, Horry was destined to end up on the offensive line before we'd have seen him racing up the seam and catching passes over linebackers and safeties.

-One of the most popular questions each and every summer goes something like this: "Who are the true freshmen turning heads this summer and which ones will have an early impact?" I've mentioned a few guys in the Q&A sessions this summer but, on the eve of fall camp, I'd say the two guys on offense who have generated the most buzz are wide receiver Caleb Chapman (he's extremely difficult to cover on the outside and catches everything thrown his way) and running back Charles Strong. Jalen Preston and Jashaun Corbin at the skill spots and Luke Matthews and Tank Davis up front have also turned heads during June and July.

On defense, Leon O'Neal and Bobby Brown continue to impress and look like day one contributors who will play a lot of football as true fish. A couple of guys who I honestly wasn't sure I'd hear too much about in year one have been drawing praise from various sources over the past 2-3 weeks. Tyree Wilson still probably needs a year under Jerry Schmidt before he's ready to push for real playing time but he's already beginning to fill out his ridiculously long, rangy frame and is a freakish edge athlete. Brian Johnson's legit 4.4 speed and coverage skills make him a pretty intriguing option for Mike Elko at rover, where he'll likely compete with Buddy Johnson in August. Even as a backup at that spot, it's easy to envision the Manvel product getting a lot of action between defense and special teams in year one.

-The two receivers whose names I've heard the most throughout the summer are sophomores Jhamon Ausbon (no surprise) and Cam Buckley. Ausbon has emerged as a team leader thanks to his work ethic and energy. Like Trayveon Williams, he's poised for an extremely productive 2018 campaign. It's also worth noting that Jhamon looks noticeably different than he did a season ago. I'm not sure exactly where his weight is but he's apparently made marked improvement in the strength/lifting department and looks leaner than he did at the end of his freshman season. Buckley was a surprise contributor as a true freshman last fall and simply hasn't stopped making plays. I'll say this about the Cedar Hill product: He has the full confidence of his quarterbacks. Don't be surprised to see him emerge as a favorite target of Starkel and/or Mond.

-Talk to four different sources and you might get four different answers when it comes to the upcoming battle for starting jobs and PT at cornerback. The name I hear most frequently, however, is sophomore cover man Clifford Chattman. The 6-4.5 cover man has created some real buzz this summer during off-season 7-on-7 work.

-I saw defensive end Micheal Clemmons recently and he looks like a 'first off the bus' guy without question. He's simply going to have to prove it on the field during fall camp and into the season, however. Micheal is now entering his second year out of the JC ranks, which is usually when junior college prospects make noticeable strides. Mike Elko needs that out of Clemmons at a position where the Ags have precious little depth and virtually no real experience outside of returning starter Landis Durham. The good news? It's clear that Micheal has gotten himself ready with a strong off-season.

-Not that it hasn't been said multiple times already but Trayveon Williams is coming off of an outstanding finish to spring ball and an even better off-season. He'll probably start the season at around 205 chiseled pounds and is 'all in' with the new offense. He also knows he's going to get the ball a lot in Fisher and Darrell Dickey's offense and has physically prepared himself for the 13-game grind.

-One of the areas that the Aggies would appear to be in very good shape at is the kicking game, where senior kicker Daniel LaCamera is one of the SEC's best and Braden Mann continues to look like he'll step right in for Shane Tripucka without dropoff. Where the Ags do have a higher degree of concern, however, is in the return game. If you're looking for an August storyline worth following, watch for a battle for return duties that will probably include no fewer than a half dozen candidates.

-The Ags' depth, talent and experience on the defensive interior has been well-documented. At the top of that group are a pair of seniors and a rising sophomore who could be on the verge of a breakout season. Justin Madubuike was pretty much unblockable during spring ball and seniors Kingsley Keke and Daylon Mack are two guys who have really taken advantage of their only off-season under Jerry Schmidt. Keke is down to 290 pounds for the first time since his senior year of high school and looks like an NFL lineman who has come back to campus for the off-season and, by all accounts, Mack has had his best off-season since arriving to Aggieland as a highly-touted five-star recruit a little over three years ago. Daylon is a player who finished spring ball on a high note and he's carried that positive momentum throughout the summer, resulting in a great deal of anticipation within the program to see how he performs in fall camp and his final season in an A&M uniform.

 

Good God, they have no weaknesses!!

[ShowmeyourTDs 1,141]

12 hours ago, Redneck Mutha said:

Did you forget about Lady Killer Starkel?  

Allegedly.

[RabidM 2,668]

5 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Not really the place, but I don't care. Keke, do you love me..

 

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Liucci

11:57p, 7/30/18

Staff

AG

With fall camp set to crank up in two days, here is a final round of some summer off-season notes and thoughts based on what I've gathered from various sources over the past few weeks but haven't included in the recent Q&A sessions. Enjoy!

-Kellen Mond and Nick Starkel have both added noticeable muscle mass since the end of last season. Mond is close to 215 pounds and has added more than 10 pounds in Jerry Schmidt's summer program. Both signal callers look like different guys walking around than they did at this time a year ago.

-Speaking of the QBs, I think fans will realize that a lot of folks may have jumped the gun when they assumed Mond taking part in last week's pre-season photo shoot at the fire school and Starkel not being involved was some kind of indicator of where the August quarterback race was headed. As is often the case during the long off-season, this one turned out to be much ado about nothing. Nick was actually out of town when the deal came together on pretty short notice and couldn't return in time. Apparently, Nick will be out there himself early this week to get some of the same footage (I believe but am not positive that it's for the video board this season) on tape. Nothing will be decided at the position until deep into fall camp, IMO.

-Jimbo Fisher told us during Saturday's TexAgs Kickoff event that true freshman Glenn Beal has transformed his body as much as just about anyone on the Aggie roster. The tight end from Louisiana arrived at around 290 pounds but has worked his butt off (literally) to the point that he's now checking in at just over 265 as the Ags prepare to start fall camp. Junior college signee Mohammad Diallo was another newcomer mentioned as someone who used the summer off-season to work hard to drop some excess pounds in time for Wednesday's reporting date. Diallo is also a name I've heard mentioned more than a couple of times since his mid-summer arrival as an interior lineman who is going to be a really good one in Maroon & White. He's a ready-made SEC defensive tackle.

-Fisher also talked about the progress of second-year tackles Carson Green and Dan Moore. It's easy to see the head coach is pretty excited by the potential Moore possesses at LT. He'll probably have some ups and downs in his first full season as a starter and playing against SEC edge rushers, but Jimbo and Jim Turner will give him tight end help when he needs it. As Fisher noted, however, the 6-6, 320-pounder's upside is off-the-charts good. The head coach said of Carson Green "he's a guy who will fight you" and went on to laud Carson for having a good off-season and showing a real mean streak on the field. Green's is a name I've heard plenty of throughout the summer and he's on my short list of potential breakthrough performers for the A&M offense this fall.

-Erik McCoy is one of the unquestioned leaders of this Aggie squad and, from what it sounds like, we're going to see him open up fall camp at guard opposite Keaton Sutherland. McCoy and Sutherland (another veteran whose off-season work has been praised by the head coach and several others I've talked to) sure look like the Ags' two best blockers and they're both extremely quick and athletic, which will allow Turner to have a pretty devastating tandem of pulling guards. All of that depends on whether or veteran Colton Prater or perhaps even true freshman Luke Matthews can hold things down at center. Turner has always felt that center was Prater's natural position so we shall see how things shake out during fall camp.

If there's one player who could be a surprise in terms of his NFL Draft stock rising throughout the fall, it could be Sutherland. He actually possesses some first-round measurables and added more than 10 pounds of mass during the off-season. The senior is quick, agile, strong and explosive. He's also now a pretty experienced blocker who will be playing for the same position coach for the third year in a row. Something to file away for now and re-visit later this fall.

-For good reason, Jace Sternberger has been hot topic since his emergence as one of the Ags' most dangerous weapons during the spring. Don't underestimate the impact of the lesser-known (for now) of the Ags two new additions to the upperclass ranks at tight end. Trevor Wood has drawn high praise from everyone I've asked this summer, including his new head coach during Saturday's TexAgs event. At 6-6 and over 255 pounds, Wood can not only line up as an in-line tight end but he's also an exceptional athlete for a man his size and can really get out and run, to that point that the Arizona transfer even has the ability to serve as a vertical threat in the passing game. If Wood performs as well as most insiders believe he will, the biggest beneficiary will be Sternberger. Jace is versatile enough that Fisher will be able to move him around in the formation, lining him up attached, in the backfield as an h-back or fullback and even as an inside receiver. Don't be surprised to see Wood's emergence allow Sternberger to emerge as the 'Swiss Army knife' of the Aggie offense.

-Cam Horry's move from tight end to the defensive line sounds like it's going to stick. That's where the redshirt freshman will line up to open fall camp. He's certainly better-suited along the defensive front, where his combination of athleticism and steadily-increasing size will be an asset. On offense, Horry was destined to end up on the offensive line before we'd have seen him racing up the seam and catching passes over linebackers and safeties.

-One of the most popular questions each and every summer goes something like this: "Who are the true freshmen turning heads this summer and which ones will have an early impact?" I've mentioned a few guys in the Q&A sessions this summer but, on the eve of fall camp, I'd say the two guys on offense who have generated the most buzz are wide receiver Caleb Chapman (he's extremely difficult to cover on the outside and catches everything thrown his way) and running back Charles Strong. Jalen Preston and Jashaun Corbin at the skill spots and Luke Matthews and Tank Davis up front have also turned heads during June and July.

On defense, Leon O'Neal and Bobby Brown continue to impress and look like day one contributors who will play a lot of football as true fish. A couple of guys who I honestly wasn't sure I'd hear too much about in year one have been drawing praise from various sources over the past 2-3 weeks. Tyree Wilson still probably needs a year under Jerry Schmidt before he's ready to push for real playing time but he's already beginning to fill out his ridiculously long, rangy frame and is a freakish edge athlete. Brian Johnson's legit 4.4 speed and coverage skills make him a pretty intriguing option for Mike Elko at rover, where he'll likely compete with Buddy Johnson in August. Even as a backup at that spot, it's easy to envision the Manvel product getting a lot of action between defense and special teams in year one.

-The two receivers whose names I've heard the most throughout the summer are sophomores Jhamon Ausbon (no surprise) and Cam Buckley. Ausbon has emerged as a team leader thanks to his work ethic and energy. Like Trayveon Williams, he's poised for an extremely productive 2018 campaign. It's also worth noting that Jhamon looks noticeably different than he did a season ago. I'm not sure exactly where his weight is but he's apparently made marked improvement in the strength/lifting department and looks leaner than he did at the end of his freshman season. Buckley was a surprise contributor as a true freshman last fall and simply hasn't stopped making plays. I'll say this about the Cedar Hill product: He has the full confidence of his quarterbacks. Don't be surprised to see him emerge as a favorite target of Starkel and/or Mond.

-Talk to four different sources and you might get four different answers when it comes to the upcoming battle for starting jobs and PT at cornerback. The name I hear most frequently, however, is sophomore cover man Clifford Chattman. The 6-4.5 cover man has created some real buzz this summer during off-season 7-on-7 work.

-I saw defensive end Micheal Clemmons recently and he looks like a 'first off the bus' guy without question. He's simply going to have to prove it on the field during fall camp and into the season, however. Micheal is now entering his second year out of the JC ranks, which is usually when junior college prospects make noticeable strides. Mike Elko needs that out of Clemmons at a position where the Ags have precious little depth and virtually no real experience outside of returning starter Landis Durham. The good news? It's clear that Micheal has gotten himself ready with a strong off-season.

-Not that it hasn't been said multiple times already but Trayveon Williams is coming off of an outstanding finish to spring ball and an even better off-season. He'll probably start the season at around 205 chiseled pounds and is 'all in' with the new offense. He also knows he's going to get the ball a lot in Fisher and Darrell Dickey's offense and has physically prepared himself for the 13-game grind.

-One of the areas that the Aggies would appear to be in very good shape at is the kicking game, where senior kicker Daniel LaCamera is one of the SEC's best and Braden Mann continues to look like he'll step right in for Shane Tripucka without dropoff. Where the Ags do have a higher degree of concern, however, is in the return game. If you're looking for an August storyline worth following, watch for a battle for return duties that will probably include no fewer than a half dozen candidates.

-The Ags' depth, talent and experience on the defensive interior has been well-documented. At the top of that group are a pair of seniors and a rising sophomore who could be on the verge of a breakout season. Justin Madubuike was pretty much unblockable during spring ball and seniors Kingsley Keke and Daylon Mack are two guys who have really taken advantage of their only off-season under Jerry Schmidt. Keke is down to 290 pounds for the first time since his senior year of high school and looks like an NFL lineman who has come back to campus for the off-season and, by all accounts, Mack has had his best off-season since arriving to Aggieland as a highly-touted five-star recruit a little over three years ago. Daylon is a player who finished spring ball on a high note and he's carried that positive momentum throughout the summer, resulting in a great deal of anticipation within the program to see how he performs in fall camp and his final season in an A&M uniform.

 

OMG, I'm so frightened of the Aggie juggernaut after reading that... every one of their players sounds amazing. I guess we should just cancel the football program now... 

[tejas60 3,533]

Do they call Charles Strong “Cholly”?

[Orange&White 5,526]

3 minutes ago, tejas60 said:

Do they call Charles Strong “Cholly”?

Are you talking about aggies or the people that post here that did the same thing?

[ClubWhatever 12,139]

6 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

Both signal callers look like different guys walking around than they did at this time a year ago.

However when they throw a ball they morph back into the same old shit.  Hence Jimbo's new pro-style offense is called "Different Guys Walking Around".

Edited July 31, 2018 by ClubWhatever

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"Mack has had his best off-season since arriving to Aggieland as a highly-touted five-star recruit a little over three years ago. Daylon is a player who finished spring ball on a high note and he's carried that positive momentum throughout the summer..."

Should be good for about two off-sides penalties per game.

[Chopper 17,231]

Pretty sure we read similar positive press about Dayloon Mack #wrts last summer. Are we sure Loochi didn't just cut and paste last year's bullshit?

Edited July 31, 2018 by Chopper

[Lobwedgephil 1,139]

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

[Katfid54 8,631]

4 minutes ago, Lobwedgephil said:

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

7 minutes ago, Lobwedgephil said:

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

That was before Schmidt got his hands on them.    

Edited July 31, 2018 by BigVegasHorn26

[golfclap 6,903]

We saw all these motherfuckers in their spring game like 6 weeks ago. That's A LOT of body reshaping and improvement during a period where they've only seen Schmidt and his gang of old school idiots. 

[SHOOTER12 8,806]

8 minutes ago, Lobwedgephil said:

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

Absolutely this^^^  I watched it and thought the same thing.

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

10 minutes ago, golfclap said:

We saw all these motherfuckers in their spring game like 6 weeks ago. That's A LOT of body reshaping and improvement during a period where they've only seen Schmidt and his gang of old school idiots. 

He's reached then in a way the previous staffs haven't been able. 

[Chopper 17,231]

Seems like most aggy are debating whether they should expect 9 wins this season or moderate their hopes a little and settle for just 8. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

Edited July 31, 2018 by Chopper
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[Orange&White 5,526]

30 minutes ago, Lobwedgephil said:

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

It's easy to "spin" something when all you have to do is tell your customers exactly what they want to hear with no desire to hear anything negative. 

It is obvious that those fans LOVE being lied to by the fact that any sign of truth from their writers is immediately shouted down and the writer diminished.

[golfclap 6,903]

went back to look at the spring game posts and highlights that we covered here and I had forgotten how funny this shit was ... 

I've watched that clip at the 2:12 mark at least 20 more times. I cannot decide which is funnier the LB that never comes out of his stance, Tucker's hilarious bite on play-action, or the fact that Sternberger pulls away from him like he's a DE with a bad hammy. 

 

 

[rickyspub 801]

What does Vegas say about the aggy season?

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

4 minutes ago, rickyspub said:

What does Vegas say about the aggy season?

I've seen their win total at 7.  But haven't looked in a while.  

[Machinator 32,099]

10 minutes ago, rickyspub said:

What does Vegas say about the aggy season?

 

8 minutes ago, BigVegasHorn26 said:

I've seen their win total at 7.  But haven't looked in a while.  

From this article: http://www.espn.com/chalk/story/_/id/24190924/college-football-full-list-regular-season-win-totals-las-vegas

7/7.5

Texas is at 8.5/9

[rickyspub 801]

11 minutes ago, BigVegasHorn26 said:

I've seen their win total at 7.  But haven't looked in a while.  

Thanks. Appropriate username is appropriate.

I figured 7 was the number. I think 6 is more likely than 8, but I doubt I'll get the joy of seeing the Ring Bearer getting his ring finger bitten off by Reveille for not making a bowl game. (Edit: Looks like Vegas thinks 8 is more likely than 6...I was finally buying into aggy being truly bad.)

Edited July 31, 2018 by rickyspub

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41 minutes ago, Chopper said:

Seems like most aggy are debating whether they should expect 9 wins this season or moderate their hopes a little and settle for just 8. Can't wait to see how this turns out.

 

With 3 gimmies, I see how they get there, but they're vastly overestimating a coaching staff of recruiters getting that much more out of what they have. There are no sure victories in the SEC for them this year. I see them going 7-5, with another loss in a bowl game.

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Brewster salary revealed. 

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Tight ends coach Tim Brewster, who is known as an ace recruiter and was one of three coaches to come with Fisher from Florida State, has a base pay of $425,000. He made $452,000 a year ago in Tallahassee.

I'm sure all the talk about Aggy out-bidding everyone for Brewster's lit services won't come back up now after finding out that he's making even less than he made at FSU. 

 

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Defensive ends coach Terry Price, who played his college ball at A&M and was on the previous staff under Kevin Sumlin, received a raise. He will earn a base salary of $500,000, up from $325,000 a year ago. Price has been at A&M since 2012.

Dickey is the one that surprised me ... 

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Offensive coordinator and quarterback coach Darrell Dickey was hired away from Memphis, where he had the No. 4 offense in college football a year ago. Dickey has a three-year deal and will make a base salary of $800,000, the same amount former offensive coordinator Noel Mazzone was paid in 2017. Dickey was making $275,000 at Memphis.

 

[Machinator 32,099]

Shepherd is really bringing out the best in them:

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[Enchubben 5,510]

11 minutes ago, golfclap said:

Brewster salary revealed. 

I'm sure all the talk about Aggy out-bidding everyone for Brewster's lit services won't come back up now after finding out that he's making even less than he made at FSU. 

 

Dickey is the one that surprised me ... 

 

so basically $1 per dorky ass tweet per year trying to convince us that farmville is Lit and is now known as "The Station"

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11 minutes ago, golfclap said:

Dickey is the one that surprised me ... 

 

Price - ags taking care of their own?

[Spawn of Cthulhu 2,241]

2 hours ago, Katfid54 said:

The Emma Watson of my day (referring to the one with the short hair).

[Johnny Sack 8,397]

25 minutes ago, golfclap said:

Brewster salary revealed. 

I'm sure all the talk about Aggy out-bidding everyone for Brewster's lit services won't come back up now after finding out that he's making even less than he made at FSU. 

 

Dickey is the one that surprised me ... 

 

Let's talk about Darrell Dickey.  He has been the OC at numerous stops and at Memphis.  Here are the stats.  And note that when Mike Norvell was hired he took over play calling duties.  That was 2016.  Dickey is the only OC I have ever seen with a longterm record shittier than Shawn Watson

 

 

[Machinator 32,099]

4 minutes ago, Johnny Sack said:

Let's talk about Darrell Dickey.  He has been the OC at numerous stops and at Memphis.  Here are the stats.  And note that when Mike Norvell was hired he took over play calling duties.  That was 2016.  Dickey is the only OC I have ever seen with a longterm record shittier than Shawn Watson

 

 

Isn't Jimbo calling the plays? I figure Dickey was brought in for recruiting purposes.

[HtownHorn 14,678]

3 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Isn't Jimbo calling the plays? I figure Dickey was brought in for recruiting purposes.

Yes.

[golfclap 6,903]

3 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Isn't Jimbo calling the plays? I figure Dickey was brought in for recruiting purposes.

He was brought in to be the sacrificial lamb for the 2018 failures on offense and is being paid handsomely in advance for it. Jimbo is and always will be calling plays and making the gameplans. 

[Ricky Butler 2,716]

6 minutes ago, Machinator said:

Isn't Jimbo calling the plays? I figure Dickey was brought in for recruiting purposes.

I think the point is that you're paying $800,000 to an OC to get Jimbo's offense. You aren't getting Mike Norvell's offense. I hope this is the case. Nothing will be saltier than Aggie Twitter when Starkel, down by 3 scores, is checking down to his RB on 3rd down while the nation reminds them how much Jimbo is getting paid.

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2 hours ago, Lobwedgephil said:

I watched their spring game, they suck. The fact the Billy can spin this shit is mind blowing. 

Yep. They don't realize that Jace Slutburger looking unstoppable was because the secondary is trash.

[Scholz 11,943]

2 hours ago, BigVegasHorn26 said:

That was before Schmidt got his hands on them.    

Didn’t realize having one’s hamstrings gently caressed made one a better football player.

[BigVegasHorn26 630]

13 minutes ago, Scholz said:

Didn’t realize having one’s hamstrings gently caressed made one a better football player.

Like I said, his staff has been able to reach them in ways they've never been reached before.  

[Tex Pete 20,351]

Jerry Schmidt is the Jeff Gillooly of Strength and Conditioning coaches.

Edited August 1, 2018 by Tex Pete

[Machinator 32,099]

39 minutes ago, Ricky Butler said:

I think the point is that you're paying $800,000 to an OC to get Jimbo's offense. You aren't getting Mike Norvell's offense. I hope this is the case. Nothing will be saltier than Aggie Twitter when Starkel, down by 3 scores, is checking down to his RB on 3rd down while the nation reminds them how much Jimbo is getting paid.

I mean, if they're willing to pay a guaranteed $75M, then $800K is nothing.

[RomaVicta 29,907]

37 minutes ago, Tired of Lurking said:

Yep. They don't realize that Jace Slutburger looking unstoppable was because the secondary is trash.

That can't be true because they note that Hiram Sheepole is a shutdown corner with chiseled pounds and his swagger back.

[Tired of Lurking 637]

Still can't believe that their self-professed best CB is a lanky ass 6'5 athlete. That dude should have been put in the weight room the minute he stepped on campus.