Kevin Sumlin talks Twitter policy, satellite camps in SEC teleconference

Texas A&M football coach Kevin Sumlin on a Thursday teleconference hinted that he had reprimanded receivers coach Aaron Moorehead for making a series of tweets criticizing recruits on Wednesday night.

“I was made aware of it. I’ve addressed it with Aaron,” Sumlin said on the SEC spring football media teleconference. “We’re still working through that. He’s taken responsibility for his actions. We’ll move on from there. Basically, that discussion has been had.

"Obviously, Aaron has taken responsibility for what he did.”

On Wednesday night Moorehead sent out a tweet expressing dismay for those who “never understand loyalty.”

That tweet was thought to be directed at Las Vegas Bishop Gorman quarterback Tate Martell, who earlier had announced his decommitment from Texas A&M via Twitter.

Moorehead in later tweets indicated he was not referring to Martell, though he included the hashtag "relevanttho."

Receiver Mannie Netherly, who was committed to A&M, announced his decommitment soon afterward.

Also, receiver Tyjon Lindsey, Martell’s adopted brother, tweeted that he would not consider Texas A&M.
 
On Thursday morning Moorehead issued an apology via Twitter.

Sumlin said he has a policy regarding Twitter use for players and coaches, though he did not elaborate.

He did not offer much more comment when pressed about Moorehead’s actions, though seemed to hint the issue may not be entirely closed.

“I said what I have to say about that,” Sumlin said. “That’s a discussion that’s going to take place further. That discussion has taken place this morning and he has issued a statement.

"We’ll see what happens from here.”

Sumlin also fielded questions about his decision to name Trevor Knight the starting quarterback at the end of spring practices and his thoughts on satellite camps.

Sumlin has typically waited until two weeks before the season opener to name a starting quarterback. The Aggies open this season on Sept. 3 against UCLA.

“When you have first-year players, you let things play out,” Sumlin said. “But (look at) the body of work and leadership skills and everything else Trevor exhibited. It was not just the spring game, but 15 practices and a lot of meetings, how he played, handled himself, his body of work — he was ready to go.”

Sumlin also praised backup quarterback Jake Hubenak and said A&M has more leadership than at any time in his five years in College Station.

“The quarterbacks are running the offense. (Safeties) Armani Watts and Justin Evans are leading the defense,” Sumlin said. “The leadership on this team could be at a higher than level than it’s ever been at Texas A&M.”

Sumlin repeated that he was against the satellite camps, which allows coaches from all over the country to hold out of state camps to evaluate players.

Sumlin said A&M would be active in satellite camps, but will be searching to find an approach that is most advantageous for Texas A&M.

“More guys were drafted last week from (Texas) than any other state,” Sumlin said. “There are great players here. The ability to come to this state and evaluate players is a big deal. We’re here, so we've got to figure out what's the best thing for Texas A&M not the best thing for everybody else.

“I'm not interested in a camp in Pennsylvania, to be honest with you. But Penn State is interested in having a camp in Dallas and Houston.”