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.
Texas A&M hires AD Ross Bjork away from Ole Miss
5 hrs ago by Olin Buchanan
A little more than a month after Scott Woodward departed College Station for LSU, Texas A&M has plucked a new AD from another SEC school, hiring Ross Bjork away from the University of Mississippi.
Arkansas coach classy move
5 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Jimbo Fisher views difficult 2019 schedule as opportunity for growth
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 10 days ago by Olin Buchanan
While many college football coaches across across the nation would dislike a schedule as tough as the Aggies have in 2019, head coach Jimbo Fisher sees nothing but a chance for his team to show their mental toughness and desire to improve.
In recruiting Fadil Diggs, Aggies dip into talent-rich...New Jersey?
Football Recruiting ⋅ 15 days ago by Olin Buchanan
When college football fans think of hotbeds for high school recruiting, states like Texas, Louisiana, Florida and California come to mind. With the commitment of Fadil Diggs, Aggies are discovering that New Jersey may belong on that list.
Fisher's ability to develop players bodes well for the future of Aggie football
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 21 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Jimbo Fisher's high expectations and demanding mentality have led to the fast development of many Aggie players, including seven who now find themselves drafted by NFL teams, and it bodes well for the future of the program.
Former A&M All-American DE Jacob Green to be honored by Houston TD Club
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 22 days ago by Olin Buchanan
The Houston Touchdown Club will be honoring former Texas A&M All-American defensive end, Jacob Green, with a Hall of Fame golf tournament in June. Green still holds the record for most sacks in a season at Texas A&M with 20 in 1979.
Jimbo Fisher pleased with state of Aggie football heading into summer
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 23 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Speaking at the Houston Touchdown Club on Tuesday, head coach Jimbo Fisher reassured Aggies that the team and next year's recruiting classes are right where they need to be, and the holes left by the NFL draft are being filled by more than capable players.
A&M 12th Man Cullen Gillaspia selected in the seventh round by the Houston Texans
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan
After an impressive career donning the No. 12 for Texas A&M, Cullen Gillaspia heard his name called in the NFL draft on Saturday by the Houston Texans in the seventh round. The former walk-on put together an impressive senior year at fullback in Aggieland.
Safety Donovan Wilson selected in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Former Texas A&M safety, Donovan Wilson, realized his dream on Saturday, when he was selected in the sixth round by the Dallas Cowboys. The standout safety heard his name called after an impressive collegiate career in the A&M secondary.
Cincinnati Bengals draft A&M running back Trayveon Williams in sixth round
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan
After his record-setting 2018 junior season, Trayveon Williams was selected with the 182nd pick in the sixth round on Saturday. The former four-star recruit from C.E. King made an immediate impact upon arrival at A&M and left Aggieland with one of the more impressive careers in A&M history.
Texas A&M DT Daylon Mack selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the fifth round
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan
After an up and down career, defensive lineman Daylon Mack will leave Aggieland on a high note as an NFL draftee of the Baltimore Ravens. Mack secured his spot as a draftee after a dominant senior season to help the lead the Aggies on defense.
Kingsley Keke selected in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 26 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Former A&M defensive lineman Kingsley Keke dominated throughout the course of the 2018 football season and has ended his collegiate football career after being taken in the fifth round of the NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers.
TE Jace Sternberger selected by the Packers in the third round of the NFL draft
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 27 days ago by Olin Buchanan
Jace Sternberger went from junior college backup to All-American to NFL draftee over the course of two and a half years. The Aggie tight end was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the third round of the draft.
Aggie center Erik McCoy taken in second round of NFL draft by the Saints
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 27 days ago by Olin Buchanan
After coming into college football just a three star recruit, Erik McCoy made a name for himself last season and during the NFL Combine, and the center was drafted in the second round of the NFL draft by New Orleans.
2019 NFL draft has potential to be a record-setter for Texas A&M
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 28 days ago by Olin Buchanan
This year's NFL draft has potential to be a record one for both the Aggies and the SEC. As many as eleven Texas A&M players will be listening for their name throughout the draft, and several are looking to be early round selections.
Slocum excited about supportive role as interim Athletic Director
1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
R.C. Slocum bleeds Maroon and White and understands exactly what he needs to do to bring stability as the interim Athletic Director. As Texas A&M continues their search for a permanent solution, the Aggies couldn't have a better short term fix.
A&M announces R.C. Slocum as interim AD
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Woodward's departure leaves Aggies with more questions than answers
1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Former Texas A&M Athletic Director Scott Woodward shocked Aggies by accepting the same job at LSU on Wednesday. In the wake of his departure, A&M fans are left with more questions than answers about why the popular AD left College Station.
Liucci, McGee, GO Hour react to the news that Scott Woodward has left A&M
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Gabe Bock
During Thursday's edition of TexAgs Radio, TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci and former A&M and NFL QB Stephen McGee joined the GO Hour to discuss the news that Scott Woodward is leaving Texas A&M for LSU.
Spring offensive MVP, Ryan McCollum, is ready to step up in 2019
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Offensive lineman Ryan McCollum was named the spring offensive MVP by Jimbo Fisher. The Junior lineman is filling big shoes by replacing Erik McCoy, but McCollum brings the talent and grit to do just that.
 
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