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Olin Buchanan

Columnist

Olin joined TexAgs in July of 2012 as a columnist. He previously was a national college football writer for Rivals.com and Yahoo. A graduate of White Oak High School in East Texas, Olin worked at newspapers in Longview and Tyler before covering the Aggies for the Bryan-College Station Eagle from 1993-95. He also worked at the Austin American-Statesman for 11 years. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America and a Heisman Trophy voter.

Aggie secondary showing signs of improvement during spring practices

12 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

Aggie secondary showing signs of improvement during spring practices

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 12 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan

The secondary was perhaps the weakest aspect of the Aggie football team last season and is a focal point this spring for the A&M coaching staff. So far, the defense looks like it is already beginning to make strides and improve.

Marching Forward: Mond looking to take next step in year two under Fisher

3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

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Marching Forward: Mond looking to take next step in year two under Fisher

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 3 days ago by Olin Buchanan

After developing significantly from his freshman to sophomore seasons, quarterback Kellen Mond stated Wednesday that he wants to make an even bigger leap this spring. If he's able to do so, he may be one of the top signal-callers in the country.

Aggies will spend spring looking for hints of what to expect in 2019

4 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Aggies will spend spring looking for hints of what to expect in 2019

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 4 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Spring practice always brings a new round of enthusiasm after a couple of football-free months, but it never answers every off-season question. It does offer coaches and fans a helpful trail of clues toward what kind of team the Aggies will field in the fall.

Texas A&M fires Billy Kennedy after eight seasons

8 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M fires Billy Kennedy after eight seasons

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 8 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Billy Kennedy is out as the Texas A&M basketball coach after eight seasons. Kennedy's Aggies followed a 2018 run to the Sweet Sixteen with a 14-18 record and 11th place SEC finish in 2019.

Texas A&M's season ends with 80-54 loss to Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M's season ends with 80-54 loss to Mississippi State in SEC Tournament

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

The Aggies' season was ended on Thursday night after losing to the Mississippi State Bulldogs 80-54 in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Savion Flagg led the Aggies in the loss, scoring 21 and grabbing 10 rebounds.

Sky's the Limit: Madubuike has all the tools for a breakthrough 2019 campaign

Texas A&M Football ⋅ 9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

After racking up 5.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for loss in 2018, Justin Madubuike is poised for a breakout season in 2019. With several key pieces along the front seven lost to the NFL, all signs point to the 300-pounder being the anchor of the A&M defensive line.

Sky's the Limit: Madubuike has all the tools for a breakthrough 2019 campaign

9 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M pummels Vanderbilt, 69-52, behind career night from Flagg

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 10 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Texas A&M played fast and furious in round one of the SEC Tournament and trounced Vanderbilt behind a career high 29 point effort from Savion Flagg. The Aggies move on to play Mississippi State in the second round on Thursday.

Texas A&M pummels Vanderbilt, 69-52, behind career night from Flagg

10 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Billy Kennedy sees bright future in Aggieland, previews SEC tournament

11 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Billy Kennedy sees bright future in Aggieland, previews SEC tournament

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 11 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Amid assumptions about Billy Kennedy’s job in College Station, the head coach is confindent in his team and the future of the program. The Aggies now 13-17, look to take on a struggling Vanderbilt team (9-22) in their first post season match up.

Unanswered three-pointers too much for Aggies in 92-81 loss to Bulldogs

14 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Unanswered three-pointers too much for Aggies in 92-81 loss to Bulldogs

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 14 days ago by Olin Buchanan

The Aggies ended regular season play Saturday losing to Mississippi State in Starkville, unable to recover from a 46-34 halftime deficit and a barrage of State three-pointers. A&m now turns its attention to Vanderbilt, who they will face in the first round of the SEC Tournament on Wednesday.

Aggies have chance to gain momentum before SEC Tournament as they play Bulldogs

15 days ago by Olin Buchanan

Aggies have chance to gain momentum before SEC Tournament as they play Bulldogs

Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 15 days ago by Olin Buchanan

The A&M basketball team's SEC regular season play will come to an end on Saturday afternoon as the Aggies play at Mississippi State. The maroon and white - who have been plagued with injuries this season - will need all hands on deck against the Bulldogs who have a double-bye to play for.