football storiesSumlin's class adds size, speed A&M will need in SEC
Friday, February 03, 2012
Teams in the Southeastern Conference have much in common. Raucous atmospheres and rowdy fanbases come to mind.
But the teams that see success in the conference that has produced the last six BCS national champions possess one glaring similarity: tw ...full story
A&M football team signs 19 recruitsThursday, February 02, 2012
Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin fine-tuned the recruiting class he inherited, beefing up the defensive line and making sure the players he signed were academically good enough for Texas A&M and physical enough to win in the Southea ...full story
A&M gets NCAA waiver to host this year's state 7-on-7 football tournamentWednesday, February 01, 2012
Eagle Staff ReportThe NCAA has granted a waiver for Texas A&M to host the 2012 Fox Sports Southwest 7-on-7 state football championships, A&M's director of compliance David Batson said Tuesday.A&M has been the site of the summer event sinc ...full story
Another A&M football recruit switches pledgeWednesday, February 01, 2012
By DAVID HARRISdavid.harris@theeagle.comAnd another one bites the dust.Defensive back Darion Monroe -- a New Orleans native -- switched his oral committment Tuesday from Texas A&M to Tulane, where he will be given the opportunity to play quarterb ...full story
Sumlin holding together top 10 recruiting classSunday, January 29, 2012
Already an uncertain business, recruiting becomes noticeably more unpredictable for schools when a late coaching change is involved.
Texas A&M associate athletic director for football Justin Moore said that the coaching staff is the No. 1 factor ...full story
Former A&M coach Sherman hired as Miami Dolphins offensive coordinatorSaturday, January 28, 2012
Staff and wire reportFormer Texas A&M football coach Mike Sherman said in his exiting press conference that he'd do anything to help the Aggies. He put his money where his mouth is Friday when he took the offensive coordinator job for the Miami D ...full story
A&M not yet cleared to host state 7-on-7 football tournamentSaturday, January 28, 2012
Eagle Staff ReportThe Southeastern Conference has granted Texas A&M a one-time waiver to continue to host the 7-on-7 state football tournament this summer, but the Aggies are still waiting on the NCAA to make its ruling."Contrary to tweets and ot ...full story
Aggie RoundupSaturday, January 28, 2012
BASEBALL
Aggies open as No. 5 in writers poll: The Texas A&M baseball team was selected as the No. 5 team in the country by the National Collegiate Baseball Writers' Association in its preseason Division I poll, released Friday.
The ranking is th ...full story
A&M allowed to host state 7-on-7 footballFriday, January 27, 2012
Eagle Staff ReportThe NCAA and the Southeastern Conference have given their OK for Texas A&M to again play host to the 7-on-7 state football tournament this summer.A&M has held the event since it originated in 1998, but the SEC doesn't allow ...full story
Former A&M baseball player now helping run football programThursday, January 26, 2012
By DAVID HARRISdavid.harris@theeagle.comIn 2002, Justin Moore was entrenched on the Texas A&M baseball team in his second season with the Aggies as an All-Big 12 pitcher. Friend and future wife, Dory, was busy juggling classes while working at Pe ...full story
Aggie RoundupSaturday, January 21, 2012
EQUESTRIAN
A&M equestrian team adds three to roster: The Texas A&M equestrian team added three riders to its roster through open tryouts, head coach Tana McKay said Friday.
Sophomore Randi Anderson and freshmen Paige Linne and Jordan Miller e ...full story
A&M still working on 2012 football scheduleSaturday, January 14, 2012
Eagle Staff Report
Texas A&M continues to work on finishing its 2012 football schedule, athletics director Bill Byrne said Saturday.
The Aggies still want to add two nonconference games and determine if the Southeastern Conference game against Ar ...full story
Sumlin announces part of staffFriday, January 13, 2012
Eagle Staff Report
Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin officially announced the majority of his staff on Friday.
Sumlin, who was hired last month to replace Mike Sherman who was fired, brought in three members of his offensive staff at the ...full story
A&M wide receiver Swope returning for senior seasonFriday, January 13, 2012
Eagle Staff ReportTexas A&M junior wide receiver Ryan Swope is returning for his senior season and head coach Kevin Sumlin has hired Boise State defensive backs coach Marcel Yates.Swope announced his decision Thursday via twitter at @RSwope25."Lo ...full story
Swope will return for senior seasonThursday, January 12, 2012
Texas A&M junior wide receiver Ryan Swope is returning for his senior season. Swope announced his decision via twitter @RSwope25.
"Looking forward to wearing maroon and white one more season!" he wrote. "Can't wait to play for [first-year head coach Kevin] Sumlin and be apar ...full story
A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill breaks foot, will miss Senior BowlWednesday, January 11, 2012
Eagle Staff ReportTexas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill has an injured foot and will not compete in the Senior Bowl, SI.com's Tony Pauline reported Tuesday.A&M officials could not confirm nor deny the report as they await word from Tannehill. ...full story
Tannehill injures foot, will miss Senior Bowl, reports SI.comTuesday, January 10, 2012
Eagle staff report
Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill has an injured foot and won't compete in the Senior Bowl, reports SI.com's Tony Pauline.
A&M officials could not confirm or deny the report as they await word from Tannehill. However, on ...full story
A&M taps South Florida's Snyder for DCTuesday, January 10, 2012
South Florida defensive coordinator Mark Snyder has been hired by Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin, according to Gigem247.com, The Eagle's Internet partner.
The 47-year-old Snyder, who has head coaching experience and spent four seasons as an a ...full story
A&M hires South Florida defensive coordinatorMonday, January 09, 2012
Texas A&M has hired South Florida’s Mark Snyder as defensive coordinator, according to Gigem247.com, The Eagle’s Internet partner.
Snyder just completed his second season with the Bulls. South Florida was 39th in total defense, ...full story
Four Aggies to play in Senior BowlMonday, January 09, 2012
MOBILE, Ala. --Texas A&M's move to the SEC may not happen for a few more months but Senior Bowl fans will get a glimpse of the league's future member in a few weeks. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill, running back Cyrus Gray, wide receiver Jeff Fuller a ...full story
Michigan State DC turns down A&M jobSaturday, January 07, 2012
Eagle staff report
Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi, who interviewed with Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin on Thursday, has decided to stay with the Spartans.
"When provided a professional opportunity like Texas A&M ...full story
Miller, Lechler earn all-pro honorsSaturday, January 07, 2012
Eagle staff report
Former Texas A&M linebacker Von Miller and punter Shane Lechler were voted second team all-pro by a panel of media members.
Miller, in his rookie season, led the Denver Broncos with 11.5 sacks and had 64 tackles and two fumble ...full story
A&M on hunt for defensive coordinatorFriday, January 06, 2012
Michigan State defensive coordinator Pat Narduzzi interviewed with Texas A&M head coach Kevin Sumlin on Thursday, according to spartannation.com.
Narduzzi has been at Michigan State five seasons. The Spartans went 11-3 this season, beating Georg ...full story