football storiesKansas regents OK audits of athletic departments
Friday, June 26, 2009
TOPEKA, Kan. -- The Kansas Board of Regents voted Thursday to require state universities to conduct regular audits that include their athletics departments after revelations that Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder and others received tens of tho ...full story
Aggie RoundupThursday, June 18, 2009
Track & FieldNEW ORLEANS -- Texas A&M's Pat Henry, and Vince Anderson were named the NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field Coaches of the Year announced by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Wednesday.Henry ...full story
'Texas Football' hits the shelvesTuesday, June 16, 2009
Texas A&M football fans looking to save money in a struggling economy might want to pass on this year's Texas Football. Then again, it is the golden anniversary issue, so Aggies might opt to buy only one.TF, which hit the newsstands this week, is ...full story
CESSNA: A&M's best year debatableSaturday, June 13, 2009
What an athletic year the Aggies are having, and it's not over.A&M has retained the Lone Star Showdown trophy -- a piece of hardware some said they'd never win once, let alone keep it for a second year. The men's golf team won the national champi ...full story
NCAA places Alabama football program on probationFriday, June 12, 2009
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. -- The NCAA placed Alabama's football program and 15 other of the school's athletic teams on three years' probation for major violations due to misuse of free textbooks, stripping the Crimson Tide of 21 football wins over a three-yea ...full story
CESSNA: Time for A&M to control its spendingSunday, June 07, 2009
The Texas A&M athletics department, like most Americans, has lived well beyond its means. Well, those days are over, at least for the time being. A struggling economy has everyone pinching pennies, and A&M will be under even more scrutiny because of ...full story
Aggie RoundupFriday, June 05, 2009
FOOTBALLChavis transfers to Lamar: Texas A&M defensive end Billy Chavis has transferred to Lamar University, which has revived its football program and will begin practice this fall in preparation for the 2010 season.Chavis played in eight games ...full story
Aggie roundupTuesday, June 02, 2009
FOOTBALLFSN picks up CU-Colorado: The Big 12 and FSN Rocky Mountain officials announced Monday that the Colorado-Colorado State football game will move to Sept. 6 for television.The game had been originally scheduled for Sept. 5.A&M athletics dir ...full story
Aggie RoundupThursday, May 21, 2009
FOOTBALLMatthews on Remington Watch List: NEW YORK -- Texas A&M senior Kevin Matthews has been named to the 2009 Spring Watch List for the Rimington Trophy presented annually to the best center in college football. The 10-year-old trophy is named ...full story
CESSNA: Trophy nice, but there's still work leftTuesday, May 19, 2009
If you're like me and haven't seen the Lone Star Showdown trophy the Aggies have had for a year, rest easy. You have at least another year to go by the Bright Complex's lobby and behold it.Texas A&M sprinted -- literally and figuratively -- to th ...full story
McGee elated he's a CowboySaturday, May 16, 2009
IRVING -- When the third round of the NFL draft came to an end, so did Stephen McGee's patience.Already stung by a disappointing career at Texas A&M, the quarterback stormed out of his house, convinced a senior season lost to a shoulder injury ha ...full story
Coaches mull changes in football pollThursday, May 07, 2009
PHOENIX -- The results of a three-month review of the USA Today coaches' poll are a secret.The coaches' final regular-season ballots -- and even the identity of the 61 voters -- may soon be a secret as well.Those are among several possible changes be ...full story
Big 12 football coaches vote to keep tiebreakerThursday, May 07, 2009
PHOENIX -- Big 12 coaches have rejected a proposal to change the controversial tiebreaker that gave Oklahoma the nod over Texas in the three-way tie in the Big 12 South last season.Meeting at a resort on Wednesday, they voted to keep the Bowl Champio ...full story
Gorrer signs free-agent deal with New OrleansTuesday, May 05, 2009
METAIRIE, La. -- Former Texas A&M cornerback Danny Gorrer was one of 10 undrafted rookies signed by the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Monday.Gorrer played in 42 games at Texas A&M, starting 24. A knee injury sidelined him during part ...full story
Winning is the way to quiet LeachMonday, May 04, 2009
Texas Tech football coach Mike Leach is one of the most innovative offensive minds of his time. He's a master of Xs and Os, but he's just as sharp with his ABCs.Leach drew the wrath of Aggies after A&M quarterback Stephen McGee was drafted by Dal ...full story
McGee takes first snaps as Dallas Cowboys QBSaturday, May 02, 2009
IRVING -- When the Cowboys drafted Stephen McGee in the fourth round of last weekend's NFL draft, owner and general manager Jerry Jones mentioned some "nine-ish" qualities the Texas A&M quarterback had in common with Tony Romo, who wears No. 9.Fo ...full story
CESSNA: Leach off base with shot at A&MTuesday, April 28, 2009
The Texas Tech-A&M football rivalry has spilled over into the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys drafting Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee."I'm happy for Stephen McGee," Texas Tech head coach Mike Leach told The Dallas Morning News. "The Dallas C ...full story
McGee to Cowboys, Goodson to Panthers in NFL draftMonday, April 27, 2009
Being selected by the Dallas Cowboys helped ease the pain of all the waiting former Texas A&M quarterback Stephen McGee had to do over the weekend while watching the NFL draft.McGee had hoped to go by third round and thought there was a chance to ...full story
Stafford No. 1 in NFL draft, Aggies still availableSunday, April 26, 2009
NEW YORK -- Matthew Stafford's mission is daunting: Lead the Detroit Lions back from the only 0-16 season in NFL history. Mark Sanchez has nearly as big a challenge: He'll compete to replace Brett Favre.The Lions found the centerpiece for one of the ...full story
McGee expects success in NFLSaturday, April 25, 2009
Stephen McGee would rather focus on what is and will be, even though he believes what could have been would have been special."I've always viewed myself as a first-round quarterback," McGee said. "If I played to my potential at Texas A&M, that's ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookWednesday, April 22, 2009
Spring practice No. 14: The Aggies practiced Tuesday morning inside the McFerrin Center for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts, then practiced 90 minutes in the afternoon outside in full pads. They were the team's first workouts since Saturday's Maroon ...full story
CESSNA: Aggies making progressMonday, April 20, 2009
Jeff Fuller and Von Miller stood out at Saturday's Maroon & White Game like liberals at a Rush Limbaugh tribute dinner.Fuller, who seemingly was always open, had nine catches for 147 yards. If Texas A&M quarterback Jerrod Johnson needed a spa ...full story
Aggies shine at Maroon & White GameSunday, April 19, 2009
Thunderstorms threatened to move Saturday's Maroon & White Game indoors, but the weather cooperated, allowing several Texas A&M players to shine brightly.Junior quarterback Jerrod Johnson and sophomore wide receiver Jeff Fuller led the Maroon ...full story
TEXAS A&M SPRING GAME NOTEBOOKSunday, April 19, 2009
Don't blink: The tempo was so fast Saturday that if you watched a replay on the Jumbotron, you probably missed the next play. "We haven't been in the huddle all spring," A&M defensive coordinator Joe Kines said. "Everything has been at the line [ ...full story
Big 12 spring game roundupSunday, April 19, 2009
LUBBOCK -- Taylor Potts, next in line to run Texas Tech's vaunted offense, had 211 passing yards for the Red team and Steven Sheffield threw the go-ahead score for the White team in a 19-7 victory in the spring game Saturday.Potts, the heir apparent ...full story
Ags jacked about MillerSaturday, April 18, 2009
Texas A&M's Von Miller wasn't one of the football team's more popular players last year.His locker was such a mess, it spilled out over into an empty locker alongside his. Miller also had problems with other things, like team rules."I'd have to r ...full story
TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL NOTEBOOKSaturday, April 18, 2009
Spring practice No. 12: The Aggies practiced only once Friday, inside the McFerrin Center for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts.It was A&M's third mandated practice without pads of the spring's 15 allotted workouts.*Defense rebounds: The defense b ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookFriday, April 17, 2009
Spring practice No. 11: In the morning session Thursday, Texas A&M worked out inside the McFerrin Center for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts. In the afternoon session, the Aggies worked out in pads for 90 minutes outside.It might have been the b ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookThursday, April 16, 2009
Personnel limitations for the Maroon & White Game: Because so many players haven't been able to scrimmage, the squad won't be equally divided for the Maroon & White Game at 2 p.m. Saturday at Kyle Field.Tickets to the Maroon & White Game ...full story
Texas A&M football notebookWednesday, April 15, 2009
Spring practice No. 10: In the morning session Tuesday, Texas A&M worked out inside for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts. In the afternoon session the Aggies worked out in pads for 90 minutes. A&M head coach Mike Sherman was pleased with the ...full story
Bills sign former Texas A&M standout Seth McKinneyFriday, April 10, 2009
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Seth McKinney has signed with the Buffalo Bills, who continued to retool their offensive line in free agency this offseason.A seven-year NFL veteran who has played both guard and center, McKinney joined the Bills on Thursday aft ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookFriday, April 10, 2009
Spring practice No. 9: In the morning session Thursday, Texas A&M worked out inside for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts, then moved outside for a 90-minute workout in pads in the afternoon. "I thought we competed and did some good things," A& ...full story
Nebraska shuffles offensive lineThursday, April 09, 2009
LINCOLN, Neb. -- If there was one position on the Nebraska football team that appeared locked up going into spring, it was Jacob Hickman at center.But Hickman was working at right guard and Mike Caputo moved into the middle on Wednesday, a sign that ...full story
Pugh helping shore up A&M secondaryThursday, April 09, 2009
A common sight during Texas A&M's spring football drills is wide receiver Jeff Fuller and Jordan Pugh running side-by-side, each turning to locate the deep throw.All eyes are on them, because they've dazzled onlookers with remarkable efforts. Jus ...full story
Kyle Field a candidate to host World Cup matchesThursday, April 09, 2009
Kyle Field is one of 70 stadiums being considered as a candidate by the USA's bid committee to host World Cup matches in 2018 or 2022.Chicago, Houston and Los Angeles are also being considered with historic venues like the Rose Bowl in Pasadena and C ...full story
Texas A&M football notebookWednesday, April 08, 2009
The skinny: Practice 8, Tuesday -- In the morning, A&M worked out inside for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts, and in the afternoon the Aggies worked outside for 90 minutes in pads. "I thought we had a great morning, and executed extremely well," ...full story
Aggies get a taste in scrimmage at KyleSunday, April 05, 2009
Safety Jordan Pugh and linebacker Von Miller made plays early and often, while wide receiver Jeff Fuller had a couple key catches late to highlight Texas A&M's practice at Kyle Field on Saturday afternoon.The offense and defense battled to an 85- ...full story
A&M SPRING FOOTBALL NOTEBOOKSaturday, April 04, 2009
The skinny: Practice 6, Friday -- A&M worked out for 90 minutes in helmets, shoulder pads and shorts outside in the afternoon. There wasn't a morning workout, in lieu of Saturday's scrimmage. "This was a little bit watered down," A&M head coa ...full story
A&M football notebookFriday, April 03, 2009
The skinny: Practice 5, Thursday -- A&M worked out for 65 minutes in helmets and shorts in the morning, then 90 minutes in full pads in the afternoon. Both workouts were inside. The afternoon session was the better effort. "They came out and comp ...full story
Texas A&M football notebookWednesday, April 01, 2009
The skinny: Practice 4 -- A&M worked out for 65 minutes in helmets and shorts in the morning inside, then 90 minutes in full pads in the afternoon outside.*Mixed day: Head coach Mike Sherman was pleased with the morning, but the afternoon was at ...full story
Aggie roundupTuesday, March 31, 2009
BASEBALLFormer A&M pitcher makes Indians' roster: GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Zach Jackson will open the season as the final pitcher on the Cleveland Indians' staff.The left-hander was told Monday by manager Eric Wedge that he will be with the team when C ...full story
Aggies put on pads for first timeMonday, March 30, 2009
It was a picture-perfect day for the Texas A&M football program, especially the defense which held off the offense to win the spring drills' intrasquad competition Sunday at Kyle Field.Two sacks and a tackle for a loss in three straight plays ral ...full story
Spring ball dawns early for AggiesFriday, March 27, 2009
The sun wasn't up, but the spirits of the Texas A&M football players were as the Aggies opened spring football drills with a lively hour workout Thursday morning on the grass practice fields."I thought the morning was very intense," A&M head ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookSaturday, March 28, 2009
Texas A&M senior running back Keondra Smith has left the team to concentrate on finishing his degree. Smith had 27 carries for 83 yards last year. The 201-pounder from Tyler Lee also had seven catches for 77 yards."He was worn out with a lot of t ...full story
Texas A&M Football NotebookFriday, March 27, 2009
Texas A&M sophomore Ryan Tannehill, who is competing at quarterback, is one of 19 Aggies limited this spring because of an offseason surgery.Tannehill, who caught a team-leading 55 passes last season, ran pass patterns during individual drills an ...full story
Colorado tweaks 2009 football scheduleFriday, March 27, 2009
BOULDER, Colo. -- The University of Colorado says the University of Toledo has replaced Miami-Ohio on its 2009 football schedule.The Sept. 11 game at Toledo's Glass Bowl stadium will the first ever matchup between the two schools. It will be televise ...full story
A&M spring football practice to open todayThursday, March 26, 2009
The Texas A&M football team will try to get the most from a few during spring drills, which begin Wednesday.Nineteen offseason surgeries have left several players limited in what they can do physically, causing head coach Mike Sherman to alter wo ...full story
Florida State to appeal NCAA rulingWednesday, March 18, 2009
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida State will appeal part of an NCAA punishment that would strip the school of victories in 10 sports, including as many as 14 in football. The university president called the penalty "excessive and inappropriate."Football c ...full story
McGee gets another chance to work out for NFL scoutsThursday, March 05, 2009
Stephen McGee wasn't one of the quarterbacks invited to the Heisman Trophy presentation, but he thinks he's just as good as those who were.Wednesday he got another chance to prove just that at Texas A&M's annual NFL Pro Day at the McFerrin Athlet ...full story
Two Aggie football stars on hall of fame ballotWednesday, March 04, 2009
Eagle Staff ReportFormer Texas A&M defensive lineman Ray Childress (1981-84) and place-kicker Tony Franklin (1975-79) are among 76 players on the 2009 Football Bowl Subdivision Ballot for induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.The FBS H ...full story
