SECMD24 Notebook: Thursday thoughts from Ags, Hogs, Tigers & Cats
The Fightin' Texas Aggies were joined by Arkansas, Auburn and Kentucky on Thursday to conclude the 2024 edition of SEC Media Days in Dallas. Olin Buchanan recaps the biggest news from all four schools' head coaches and player representatives.
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Say less, do more: A&M has embraced 'quiet' offseason under Mike Elko
In past offseasons, the Texas A&M football program has often been in the news cycle because of the words spoken. However, ahead of the 2024 campaign, the Aggies are focused on putting in the work necessary to walk the walk, not talk the talk under first-year head coach Mike Elko.
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From Radio Row, Day 3: Roman Harper, Dennis Dodd, Peter Burns & more
Wednesday morning's edition of TexAgs Radio emanated live from the Omni Dallas Hotel, the site of 2024 SEC Media Days. Today's special guests included Kris Budden, Roman Harper, Chris Phillips, Dennis Dodd, J.D. Pickell, Nick de la Torre, Peter Burns, Cole Cubelic and Jordan Rodgers.
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The Loochador Podcast: Looking ahead to SEC Media Days 2024 in Big D
The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days begins on Monday in Dallas, as all 16 teams will take the stage from July 15 through July 18. Before heading to North Texas, Billy Liucci and David Nuño sat down to preview the biggest storylines entering the unofficial kickoff to football season.
Numerous holes to fill as Hogs seek significant improvement in 2024
Sam Pittman's Razorbacks struggled to a 4-8 finish last fall, and given the offensive issues in Fayetteville, Arkansas hired Bobby Petrino to take over the offensive coordinator role. Still, the Hogs have other holes to address if they want to improve in 2024.
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Crain sees Elko bringing a blue-collar mentality back to A&M's program
Mike Elko has been tasked with shifting the culture within Texas A&M's football program, and Jake Crain of The Daily Wire believes the Aggie head man has what it takes to get the Maroon & White back to a blue-collar team. Crain explained why on Thursday's edition of TexAgs Radio.
Standout wideout Taz Williams has scheduled an official visit to A&M
2025 Red Oak (TX) standout wide receiver Taz Williams announced his plans to take an official visit to College Station. The Aggies also made his recent top 10, and he will take a spring unofficial as Mike Elko and the new A&M staff have made an impression on Williams.
Running down Texas A&M's recruiting efforts at QB & DB
Among the most important positions in each recruiting class are the additions at quarterback and in the defensive backfield. With a number of standouts across the nation, Mike Elko & Co. are zeroing in on their top targets at signal-caller and in the secondary for the 2025 class.
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The Fan Show
Kelly Adams and Matt Browning joined Thursday's edition of TexAgs Radio to share a complete fan perspective on all things Texas A&M football and basketball following a 31-23 loss to No. 20 Oklahoma State in the Texas Bowl on Wednesday night.
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ESPN's Roy Philpott dives into his preparation for the 2023 Texas Bowl
ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Roy Philpott will be on the call for the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl as Texas A&M and No. 20 Oklahoma State face off in Houston on Wednesday night. Philpott detailed the key matchups to watch and his thoughts on how A&M's staff has prepared.
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Quarterback Jaylen Henderson says his heart has 'embraced' Aggieland
After transferring from Fresno State and beginning the season as a third-stringer, Jaylen Henderson got his chance late in the year and made the most of it. In an exclusive interview, the quarterback spoke about his whirlwind season that isn't over yet.
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Connor O’Gara shines light on transfer portal's impact throughout CFB
Saturday Down South’s Connor O’Gara joined Friday morning’s episode of TexAgs Radio as we are in the heat of transfer portal season. With bowl games approaching, O’Gara shared his thoughts on all the biggest college football storylines around the country.
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Liucci: Collin Klein is among the hottest young names in college football
TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci joined TexAgs Radio on Wednesday morning to provide his thoughts on the hiring of former Kansas State OC Collin Klein. "The Source" also provided updates on the defensive coordinator search, the rest of the staff and more.
Texas A&M set to hire Kansas State's Collin Klein as offensive coordinator
Mike Elko and Texas A&M are set to hire Kansas State's Collin Klein as the offensive coordinator of the Aggies. A 2012 Heisman Trophy finalist, Klein has spent the last seven years at his alma mater and guided a Wildcat offense that ranked in the nation's top 25 in 2023.
Gundy unsure of what to expect in Texas Bowl matchup with A&M
Texas A&M will end its season at the Texas Bowl in Houston after being selected for a rematch with Oklahoma State. As the Aggies deal with the aftershocks of a head coaching change, OSU's Mike Gundy isn't sure what to expect when the two teams meet later this month.
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The Loochador Podcast: H-Town bound for the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl
The playoff field is set, and so are bowl matchups as the Texas Aggies are headed to the Bayou City for the 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl. In this edition of the Loochador Podcast, Billy Liucci was joined by Ryan Brauninger and Olin Buchanan to break down the Selection Sunday craziness.
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McGee & Swope are both 'fired up' by Texas A&M hiring Mike Elko
During Thursday morning's edition of TexAgs Radio, former Texas A&M football players Stephen McGee and Ryan Swope shared their thoughts on the Maroon & White bringing Mike Elko home to become the new head coach of the Fightin' Texas Aggies.
Around the SEC: Recruiting News & Trends
It's time to take a look around at the biggest pick-ups on the recruiting front as well as some of the top recruiting news and notes from around the SEC. Jason Howell details that and more in this week's Around the SEC.
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Ross Bjork recaps search that resulted in Texas A&M landing Mike Elko
The search for Texas A&M's new football coach is officially complete. On Wednesday's edition of TexAgs Radio, Texas A&M Director of Athletics Ross Bjork explained the hiring process, discussed why Mike Elko was ultimately the guy and much more.
Mike Elko represents both 'obvious' & 'right' choice for A&M football
After a two-year stint at Duke, former Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko is set to return to back Aggieland, this time as A&M's head man. The 46-year-old's track record on the defensive side of the ball makes him a promising choice as Texas A&M's 30th football coach.