Buchanan, Olin
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.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/20)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and David Nuño, HoF NFL writer Charean Williams, UIW athletics play-by-play broadcaster Sam Kaman and Tom Hart of the SEC Network.
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Recent downturn accentuates importance of success against Arkansas
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Despite riding high through the first weeks of February, alarming losses to Vanderbilt and Alabama has placed Texas A&M in a precarious position as March looms. With a heightened sense of urgency, the Aggies now face Arkansas on Tuesday night in a critical rematch.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/19)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams and TexAgs co-owner and executive editor Billy Liucci.
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Disastrous 3-point defense leaves A&M reeling after T-Town beatdown
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Struggling to contest 3-pointers, the Aggies surrendered an alarming 18 makes from beyond the arc in Saturday's loss to No. 15 Alabama, 100-75. Conversely, Texas A&M continued to fire from long range without success, shooting 4-of-23 and taking another step back in the process.
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Texas A&M seeks a change in tune on trip to face No. 15 Alabama
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
This season, Texas A&M basketball is 4-4 on the road in 2023-2024, which appears problematic considering the Aggies travel to Tuscaloosa for a Saturday matchup with No. 15 Alabama. Williams & Co. hope to sing a different tune on this trip.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/16)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and David Nuño, former Texas A&M basketball guard Mark French, The Baseball Bunch with Ryan Brauninger, Richard Zane and Scott Clendenin and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/15)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Texas A&M head baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle, former Texas A&M basketball player Logan Lee and The Fan Show.
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Defensive backfield turnaround vital to A&M's chances of a U-turn
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Texas A&M defensive backs, particularly cornerbacks, were victimized far too often on big plays last season, but with Mike Elko taking over and an infusion of experienced covermen, there is reason to anticipate an upgrade in coverage this fall.
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A&M suffers gut-wrenching setback as Vanderbilt hits buzzer-beater
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Just days after defeating the sixth-ranked team in the nation, Texas A&M suffered an inexcusable setback to lowly Vanderbilt on Tuesday, 74-73. The Aggies encountered a severe scoring drought in the final minutes before Ezra Manjon closed the game with a buzzer-beater.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/13)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and David Nuño, Aggie hoops talk with Justin Lanham, Tom hart of the SEC Network and Super Bowl LVIII break down with HoF NFL writer Charean Williams.
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Surging Aggies wary of potential 'trap' game against Vanderbilt
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Winners in five of their last six games, the Fightin' Texas Aggies have steadily climbed back up the Southeastern Conference standings. With a Tuesday night trip to Vanderbilt up next, Texas A&M cannot afford a detrimental blemish on its NCAA Tournament resume in Nashville.
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Ags make emphatic statement in dominant upset of No. 6 Vols, 85-69
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
In a display of wire-to-wire dominance, Texas A&M outclassed sixth-ranked Tennessee at Reed Arena en route to a season-defining upset, 85-69. Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV once again led the way, scoring 27 and 25 points, respectively, in the winning effort.
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A&M's formula for success to remain the same vs. No. 6 Tennessee
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
For Texas A&M to find success on Saturday night vs. No. 6 Tennessee, the Aggies must accomplish what they usually do in winning efforts. Still, a highly-ranked opponent offers A&M another opportunity to bolster its NCAA Tournament resume.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/9)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Friday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, Aggie baseball preview with TexAgs baseball analyst Ryan Brauninger, SEC Network basketball analyst Dane Bradshaw and former 12th Man at Texas A&M Sam Mathews.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/8)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Thursday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan, former Texas A&M and Dallas Cowboys QB Stephen McGee, Aaron Torres of Fox Sports Radio and former Texas A&M basketball player Logan Lee.
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Texas A&M uses Boots to stomp Missouri, complete series sweep
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Tyrece Radford and Wade Taylor IV provided some pop offensively, combining for 40 to help Texas A&M secure the sweep of Missouri in the 79-60 win on Wednesday night. Additionally, Andersson Garcia's 16 rebounds and defensive presence shined in the victory.
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Trials & tribulations: Timpson celebrates Terry Bussey signing with A&M
Football Recruiting ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
On Wednesday, five-star Timpson athlete and Texas A&M commit Terry Bussey made it official on National Signing Day by inking papers to join the Maroon & White. For Bussey, reaching this moment took a lot more than just playing football.
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A&M looks into the 'mirror' as the Aggies face Mizzou a second time
Texas A&M Basketball ⋅ 2 mo ago by Olin Buchanan
Texas A&M defeated Missouri on Jan. 23, but now the Maroon & White travel to Columbia for a Wednesday night rematch with the Tigers. After winning a hard-fought nailbiter on Saturday, the Aggies look to be winners of back-to-back conference matchups.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/6)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Tuesday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with Olin Buchanan and David Nuño, Aggie hoops talk with Justin Lanham, Connor O'Gara of Saturday Down South and former Texas A&M basketball player and coach Dr. John Thornton.
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TexAgs Rewind (2/5)
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 mo ago by TexAgs Radio
Monday's edition of the rewind heard the GO Hour with TexAgs columnist Olin Buchanan, Tom Hart of the SEC Network, Texas A&M head basketball coach Buzz Williams and TexAgs co-owner Billy Liucci.
 
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