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Texas A&M adds former Nebraska TE Nate Boerkircher via transfer portal

December 19, 2024
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The Aggies have gone into the portal and nabbed a commitment from former Nebraska tight end Nate Boerkircher.

The 6-foot-5, 250-pounder is Mike Elko's sixth addition during this winter transfer window.

A native of Aurora, Nebraska, Boerkircher played in 39 games for the Cornhuskers. After preserving his redshirt and only logging action in three contests as a freshman, he featured in every game of the following three seasons and made 17 starts. Viewed more through the lens of an in-line physical presence in the run game, Boerkircher has 19 receptions for 219 yards and a touchdown to his name, with most of those numbers being accumulated this past fall. He was most notably on the receiving end of the 2-point conversion that gave Nebraska a late lead against Ohio State in late October.

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Texas A&M adds former Nebraska TE Nate Boerkircher via transfer portal

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3:42p, 12/19/24
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Ok, great move. But are we going to throw to the guy? Remember a guy named Thor? Made some great plays for us but all of a sudden he just wasn't there anymore. Want the guy to succeed, but give him a chance by throwing the ball to him.
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In reply to monarch • 3:52p, 12/19/24
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I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations
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3:58p, 12/19/24
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Welcome aboard Mr.Boerkircher.
I hope this means A&M plans on using the TE position more then in the past.
I wonder what input if any Mr. Alberts had in his signing?
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In reply to PaulsBunions • 4:01p, 12/19/24
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PaulsBunions said:
I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations


And dropped a 3rd down pass late against Auburn
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In reply to AgfromHOU • 5:18p, 12/19/24
AgfromHOU said:
PaulsBunions said:
I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations


And dropped a 3rd down pass late against Auburn


And a blocking TE with less that 20 catches in 3 seasons is going to help us improve on that how, exactly? We've picked up 2 blocking TEs with no history of pass catching so I'm not expecting the TE pass game to be much more prolific for us moving forward than it was this season.
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In reply to Rossticus • 5:26p, 12/19/24
Rossticus said:
AgfromHOU said:
PaulsBunions said:
I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations


And dropped a 3rd down pass late against Auburn


And a blocking TE with less that 20 catches in 3 seasons is going to help us improve on that how, exactly? We've picked up 2 blocking TEs with no history of pass catching so I'm not expecting the TE pass game to be much more prolific for us moving forward than it was this season.


Maybe this signals that Thor will now be used more as a receiving TE, which is what he was coming out of Sweden.
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5:34p, 12/19/24
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6:24p, 12/19/24
Well tight end room is over flowing. Hope we find a way to use them.
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6:52p, 12/19/24
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Can he block on 4th & 1???
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In reply to Dex_Mick_Bear • 7:40p, 12/19/24
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Dex_Mick_Bear said:
Rossticus said:
AgfromHOU said:
PaulsBunions said:
I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations


And dropped a 3rd down pass late against Auburn


And a blocking TE with less that 20 catches in 3 seasons is going to help us improve on that how, exactly? We've picked up 2 blocking TEs with no history of pass catching so I'm not expecting the TE pass game to be much more prolific for us moving forward than it was this season.


Maybe this signals that Thor will now be used more as a receiving TE, which is what he was coming out of Sweden.

Oh, outstanding.

So we will put in our blocking TEs when we want to run, and the catching TEs when we want to throw.

Maybe Reed can continue to vary his stance based on the play call, too.
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8:15p, 12/19/24
The *****fest continues…
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In reply to Dex_Mick_Bear • 8:16p, 12/19/24
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Dex_Mick_Bear said:
Rossticus said:
AgfromHOU said:
PaulsBunions said:
I recall Thor being unable to block the Texas DE on 4th and 1. I don't mind a big experienced guy for those situations


And dropped a 3rd down pass late against Auburn


And a blocking TE with less that 20 catches in 3 seasons is going to help us improve on that how, exactly? We've picked up 2 blocking TEs with no history of pass catching so I'm not expecting the TE pass game to be much more prolific for us moving forward than it was this season.


Maybe this signals that Thor will now be used more as a receiving TE, which is what he was coming out of Sweden.


I thought he was just a Big Swede coming out of Sweden?
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8:20p, 12/19/24
We're such a dumpster fire


"Our offense couldn't get a yard against any d-lines w a pulse. Should we pursue oline upgrades?"



"No, we're smarter than that... let's sign 2 tight ends that can't catch instead"
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9:01p, 12/19/24
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Welcome sir! Ignore the bleeding vag's!
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In reply to Rossticus • 11:51p, 12/19/24
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It's not. Just adding to the point that Thor cannot be the end all be all TE some want him to be. Whiffed blocks and dropped passes in crucial spots is a call for more competition at either or both of those things.
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1:48a, 12/20/24
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Dang

Per all the responses on this thread, it appears many think Travis Kelce was an option in the portal and we decided to so another route.
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