The man on the mound for the clinching outs of Texas A&M's SEC Tournament championship, senior right-hander Andrew Vinson has morphed during the season into one of the team's most vital players. Prior to College Station Regional action, Vinson shared his thoughts.

It's true, the No. 4 national seed seemed to be a bit of a slight for a team that defeated four top-10 opponents en route to an SEC Tournament title. Yet, a closer look at Texas A&M's draw should enthrall Aggies everywhere. All that's left to do is go win it.

Nick Banks is back and Texas A&M is the SEC Tournament champion. The question this time around won't be whether the Aggies will get a national seed, but whether they'll be the top overall seed. In the meantime...

Following a pattern that has carried it to an unforgettable season, No. 2 Texas A&M waxed Ole Miss on Friday to set up an all-important series finale. Just like that, a share of the SEC championship — or an outright claim — is one win away.

Once again deftly handling the grind of the elite SEC slate, No. 2 Texas A&M hit the road and took a series from No. 9 USC to position itself as a near-lock for a national seed. However, the four games remaining will determine the outcome of the Aggies' season.

Once again, Texas A&M has taken a series from a top-10 SEC opponent. In Saturday's 5-2 victory against South Carolina in Columbia, the Aggies did it by — once again — following what's become a consistent and truly intimidating formula.

It's that characteristic all elite teams have: when push comes to shove, at the plate or on the mound, Texas A&M finds a way to win. Holding at No. 2 in the polls, the Aggies have positioned themselves well for a top-eight seed; with two series left, they can take it.

In a meeting between two of the SEC's titans, pitching was the story of Game 1. Turner Larkins, Andrew Vinson and Mark Ecker combined to make a single first-inning run stand for Texas A&M, as the No. 2 Aggies shut out No. 8 Vanderbilt on Thursday night.

With 'Bama in the rear-view and USC and Vandy ahead, No. 2 Texas A&M's "respite" this weekend is a suddenly hot Arkansas team — just another weekend in the best conference in the nation. The stakes are high for the Aggies, but the path to a series win is clear.

Playing far from its best against one of the SEC's better pitching staff, Texas A&M found a way to take another series. Now positioned solidly at the head of the West, the Aggies — led by Boomer White's greatness and surprising pitching depth — face their make-or-break stretch.

In yet another close affair with Alabama, Texas A&M took yet another walk-off win — and with it, the series. Sunday's stars shone on the mound and in the batter's box on the game's final at-bat, while the Aggies will take away postseason-style lessons.

Coming into Friday's game with Alabama, the Aggies had scored ten runs or more in seven consecutive games. On this night, they had to find a different way to win. In the 10th inning, Austin Homan did just that.

On the road against the No. 2 team for the second time in three weeks? Just another weekend in the SEC. In order for Texas A&M to emerge victorious in another essential battle of the conference's titans, it will take a reversal of one trend in particular.

Has Texas A&M finally found its Friday night ace? It appeared possible on Friday, when Brigham Hill mowed down the Georgia lineup en route to a key win. But equally as important, a key change in the lineup and Andrew Vinson's vintage showing paid dividends.

There are no kind ways to look back on Texas A&M's performance in a sweep at the hands of Florida. There are, however, plenty of ways to overreact. What does the forgettable weekend mean for the Aggies, and how can they undo the damage?

One day after seizing the mantle of the nation's No. 1 team, Texas A&M backed it up in a visit to No. 23 Houston. Nick Banks looked like his old self and the Aggies' bullpen was masterful in Tuesday's 7-2 defeat of the Cougars, setting up a weekend visit to No. 2 Florida.

It's business as usual for Texas A&M, which rolls into Auburn at 16-1 and ranked No. 3 in the nation. However, accompanying SEC play's arrival is a jump in competition. The Tigers could get swept or take two of three — how will the Aggies respond?

At 15-1 following a sweep of a good Fresno State team, Texas A&M looks unstoppable. However, the plot thickens: awaiting is a Tuesday grudge match with Texas, followed by the start of conference play. Can the Aggies keep it going?