Texas A&M running backs coach Clarence McKinney joined the Beliucci Hour Lunch Monday to discuss his thoughts on the win against UCLA, what helped the running game get going, and outlook for the remainder of the season.

Each Monday and Thursday, Billy Liucci and Alex Parker share their thoughts and observations on Texas A&M athletics during The Beliucci Hour radio show, which airs from 12-1 p.m. on 1150 AM in College Station.

The Aggies were short on options at running back in 2015 and allowed Tra Carson to bear the bulk of the burden. Heading into the fall, an influx of young runners has changed the way running backs coach Clarence McKinney can handle the position in 2016.

Wednesday marked the halfway point of Texas A&M's first week of Fall Camp, and the Aggies are trying to figure out how to split carries at running back this year. Aggie running backs coach Clarence McKinney and RB Kwame Etwi talked to the media after practice.

Even as it says goodbye to a 1,100-yard rusher, Texas A&M is expected to run the ball more in 2016. Is there any guarantee of matching Tra Carson's production? Running Backs Coach Clarence McKinney and junior James White certainly seem to think so.

An offseason of change is seemingly paying dividends at Texas A&M, where the Aggies continue the push toward the 2015 season. RBs Coach Clarence McKinney and DBs Coach Terry Joseph took a turn with the media on Thursday to discuss the differences in their units.

D'Vaughn Pennamon soared through the spring and into the summer with offers coming in along the way, but the one he's been seeking arrived on Tuesday. A call from the Aggies has the 2016 Manvel running back ecstatic — and thinking.

The 2016 Manvel running back went from relative unknown to a hot name on the trail in the span of one short spring. Now the Aggies are taking a hard look as well, and per Pennamon the interest is certainly mutual.

The Aggie staff has spent some quality time in Louisiana this week, with John Chavis, Mark Hagen and Terry Joseph making the rounds from Monroe to Shreveport, as well as some concentrated efforts at home in Texas.

The Aggie running backs coach and one of A&M's returning players at the position met the media after Tuesday's practice to explain changes in the ground game, the Aggies' available talent and more.

Long committed to Arizona, Speights nonetheless has a new factor to add to the equation after the Aggies moved on him on Monday. He'll get his first close look at what A&M has to offer at Friday Night Lights.

Bussey hails from the same school that produced the Mannings and Odell Beckham, Jr. — and according to Newman coach Nelson Stewart's glowing review, that isn't the only thing he has in common with the NFL stars.

The 2016 Aldine MacArthur defensive end once looked like a potential early commit candidate, but the rise of his stock has him feeling out the recruiting process. Still, a few factors will likely keep the Aggies up top.

The Aggies were present at the start of Kingwood running back Sewo Olonilua's recruitment, but a recent offer from TCU was followed by a verbal. Now that A&M has thrown an offer in, has the game changed?

Though the 2016 Beaumont Central running back is beginning to take a look at one concern in particular, he still considers one school out in front. With his timeline potentially accelerating in the spring, what's next?

Texas A&M's pursuit of a second back has extended further east in Louisiana, where 2015 Isidore Newman RB and Nebraska commit Kendall Bussey stars. The Aggies have his attention — and a unique connection.

The 2015 Fort Bend Marshall defensive back, the state's best, is completing the latest leg of his extended process with visits to top schools around the country. A select few factors will make the eventual difference.

The Aggie coaching staff has its eyes on 2016 C.E. King RB Trayveon Williams, who fashions his game much like Trey Williams. For his part, the 5-9 back has strong feelings about what an A&M offer would mean.