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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Charean: Edgerrin Cooper could hear his name on Thursday in Detroit

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 hr ago by David Nuño

Detroit will be the center of the football world this week when the 2024 NFL Draft begins on Thursday night in the Motor City. On Tuesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, ProFootballTalk.com's Charean Williams discussed which storylines she is tracking as the Bears are on the clock.

Memories for a lifetime: Nick Schneider's special final visit to Kyle Field

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 19 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Brothers Keith and Nicholas Schneider shared a love for many things, including A&M football. But when Nick's fight with cancer neared its end in 2022, Keith set out to enjoy one final game at Kyle Field, and with help from other Aggies, it became a more meaningful, lasting memory.

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TexAgs Rewind (4/22)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 22 hrs ago by TexAgs Radio

Monday'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 infielder Boomer White and TexAgs executive editor Billy Liucci.

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A&M's rebuilt culture apparent as rejuvenated stars shine in spring game

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

As the Maroon squad beat the White team 24-10, Mike Elko coached his first game at Kyle Field as the head man. Many observations were made, but perhaps the most important being the reset of the culture developed this spring within Texas A&M's football program.

Guys not suited out

2 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Effort, enthusiasm to define A&M's success in Maroon & White Game

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

As spring ball comes to an end, the Texas A&M football team will have a chance to show a sample of what they have to offer in the fall during Saturday's Maroon & White Game. For Mike Elko, he wants his Aggies to play with effort, physicality and a good demeanor.

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TexAgs Rewind (4/19)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, The Baseball Bunch with Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.

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TexAgs Rewind (4/18)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Thursday's edition of the rewind heard former Texas A&M QB Stephen McGee join the GO Hour, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, Co-Host of "Crain & Co.", Jake Crain from Daily Wire and The Fan Show.

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Elko encouraged by strides exhibited during A&M's second scrimmage

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M is in its last week of spring football as Mike Elko and the Aggies prepare for the annual Maroon & White Game on Saturday afternoon at Kyle Field. With a dozen practices and two scrimmages in the books, A&M is reportedly showing signs of process on the gridiron.

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TexAgs Rewind (4/17)

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 5 days ago by TexAgs Radio

Wednesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M softball head coach Trisha Ford, Recruiting Country with Ryan Brauninger and D1 Baseball's Kendall Rogers.

With added weight, A&M is ready to see if Scourton was worth the wait

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 6 days ago by Olin Buchanan

A 2022 Bryan Viking, Nic Scourton was a difficult projection for A&M's then-defensive coordinator Mike Elko. Three years and 80 pounds later, the Big Ten's sacks leader is eager to show Elko, who is now head coach, and his staff what he can do in Maroon & White.