Five in Five: A&M's most pivotal players in 2012

There are play-makers and role players are vital to winning football games, but there also pivotal players. They’re the guys on the roster whose performances can dictate a team’s fate. If they play well — perhaps even become playmakers — the season can be very successful. If not…

Here’s a look at Texas A&M’s five pivotal players.

1. The quarterback
Whether it’s Jameill Showers, Johnny Manziel or Matt Joeckel, the Aggies will have a first-year starter under center.