Buchanan, Olin
Olin Buchanan
Columnist
Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.
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Looking back on postseason basketball with the Voice of the Aggies
During TexAgs Radio GO Hour, we caught up with the "Voice of the Aggies," Andrew Monaco, who offered his thoughts on all things Texas A&M basketball and baseball. Monaco reminisced on Aggie hoops' season and their run through the NCAA Tournament.
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A&M's defense will be guided even more by York's leadership in 2024
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 20 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan
In 2023, freshman linebacker Taurean York impressed many nationwide, becoming a freshman All-American after being a three-star prospect coming out of high school. This year, York projects to have an even more significant role in the Texas A&M defense.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/28)
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, former Texas A&M catcher Troy Claunch and former Texas A&M basketball player Logan Lee.
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Elko pleased with effort, energy shown in A&M's first three practices
Texas A&M is only three practices into its spring slate, and while important decisions and starters across the board have yet to be determined, head coach Mike Elko has been pleased with the Aggies' energy and effort during the first week of full-team workouts.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/27)
Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Former Texas A&M pitcher A.J. Minter, Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger, and Kendall Rogers with D1Baseball.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/26)
Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist and Heisman Trophy voter Olin Buchanan, HoF NFL writer Charean Williams, former Texas A&M outfielder J.B. Moss and Tom Hart of the SEC Network.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/25)
Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and TexAgs basketball contributor Justin Lanham.
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Late rally nearly negates free-throw issues as Ags force then fall in OT
A crazy rally and a 3-pointer at the regulation buzzer got Texas A&M into overtime, but the comeback was not meant to be as Houston survived, 100-95. Despite taking the South Region's No. 1 seed to the wire, A&M ultimately wilted at the foul line, missing 16 free total throws.
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Garcia's crazy shot forces OT as Houston outlasts Texas A&M in a classic
Andersson Garcia hit a triple at the buzzer to end a 17-5 Aggie run and force an extra frame, but the miraculous comeback was not to be as No. 1 seed Houston prevailed in overtime, 100-95. Texas A&M's 2023-2024 comes to a close in Memphis with a 21-15 final record.
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Setting the Scene: Aggies, Cougars bring Lone Star intensity to Bluff City
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 5 days ago by David Nuño
On Sunday, a pair of teams from the Lone Star State will battle at the FedExForum as No. 9 seed Texas A&M and No. 1 seed Houston meet again. Ahead of the rematch between the Aggies and Cougars, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan set the scene from Memphis.
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Houston's defense provides ultimate test for 'new-and-improved' Ags
When Texas A&M and Houston met at the Toyota Center on Dec. 16, the Cougars got the better of the Aggies in a 70-66 ballgame. Now, the former Southwest Conference rivals meet in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a ticket to Dallas on the line.
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A&M flexes & defends SEC's honor in 98-83 annihilation of Nebraska
The outcome was never much in doubt as No. 9 seed Texas A&M outplayed and outsmarted No. 8 seed Nebraska in a thorough 98-83 victory in the first round of the NCAA Tournament in Memphis. Hot offensively from all over the floor, Wade Taylor IV led all scorers with 25 points.
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Post Game Wrap: A&M secures first NCAA Tournament win since 2018
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 6 days ago by David Nuño
The Fightin' Texas Aggies are advancing in the Big Dance for the first time since 2018 after dominating Nebraska in the first round on Friday, 98-83. Now bound for the round of 32, David Nuño, Olin Buchanan and David Sandhop recap all the action from FedExForum in Memphis.
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Balanced attack leads #9 Texas A&M over #8 Nebraska in NCAA opener
Wade Taylor IV scored 25 points, Manny Obaseki added 22 and No. 9 seed Texas A&M claimed its first win in the NCAA Tournament since 2018 with Friday night's 98-83 triumph over Nebraska. The Ags shot a blistering 54.2 percent from deep and controlled the boards 40-28.
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Setting the Scene: Ags, Huskers square off Friday evening in Memphis
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 7 days ago by David Nuño
From Memphis, Tennessee, David Nuño and Olin Buchanan set the scene from the FedExForum ahead of No. 9 seed Texas A&M's first-round matchup with the No. 8 seed Nebraska Cornhuskers in the NCAA Tournament on Friday evening.
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A&M tasked with limiting Nebraska's shooting ability in NCAA opener
Similar to last year, Texas A&M men's basketball has again been matched up to face a prolific 3-point shooting squad to open the NCAA Tournament, facing Nebraska on Friday night. However, this time, the Ags feel more prepared to defend a barrage from beyond the arc.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/21)
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Robin Washut of Husker Online, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/20)
Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, A&M softball head coach Trisha Ford, ESPN college basketball analyst Seth Greenberg and Kendall Rogers with D1Baseball.
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Ainias Smith might be A&M's most intriguing prospect in the 2024 draft
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Of all the former Aggie football players participating at Texas A&M's 2024 Pro Day, former wide receiver Ainias Smith is the Maroon & White's most intriguing draft prospect. Despite dealing with a left shin fracture, Smith was still able to participate in the Pro Day drills on Tuesday.
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TexAgs Rewind (3/19)
Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci, former All-American wide receiver at Texas A&M Mike Evans, and Tom Hart of the SEC Network.
 
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