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The rosters for the Aggies legends flag football game have been announced

The Aggie legends teams have been announced for the Spring game halftime event

Part of the scoring game is the annual Texas A&M tradition of the Aggie Legends game. The event is a flag football game with two rosters of Aggie favorites on each team and one quarterback throwing for both teams. The team generally takes players from a few eras and places them, similar to the spring game, into a Maroon and White team; however, they are named after two Aggie Legends, David Crow and Bill Pickard.

Team Crow (Maroon) will be coached by Cullen Gillaspia and Terrence Murphy. Team Pickard (White) will be coached by Jake Matthews and Trayveon Williams. Jake Hubenak will be the quarterback for both teams when they take the field during halftime of the Spring game on April 20. Below, you can find the full rosters posted by Carter Karels.

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Texas A&M’s Maroon & White spring game rosters have been revealed

The Maroon & White teams have been announced for the spring game next week and the rosters give us an idea one what battles will take place.

We are a few days out from seeing what the new regime under head football coach Mike Elko has been cooking up this spring. Granted, we won’t see a full playbook, but we will get an idea of the depth chart, blocking scheme, and play style. Texas A&M football recently released the rosters for the Maroon & White team for the game on April 20.

The Maroon team captain will be offensive lineman Trey Zuhn and the captain of the White team will be linebacker Taurean York. A few notable absences are the following:

  • OL senior – Bryce Foster (Track & Field for the spring)
  • OL freshman – Blake Ivy
  • OL junior – Dorian Hinton
  • WR senior – Jabre Barber
  • DE junior – Malick Sylia
  • LB junior – Martrell Harris Jr.

The full rosters are below via the Texas A&M official X account.

 

 

Based on how the rosters are broken down, it will be interesting to see how starting quarterback Conner Wiegman plays in the game. The Maroon Team has both Jaylon Henderson and Marcel Reed, along with what most people think will be the starting wide receiver core next season.

I believe the reason is that Henderson and Reed will get plenty of opportunities with quality receivers to compete for the backup position behind Weigman.

Henderson showed that he can play up to par in the SEC but needs to improve his accuracy. Reed showed a lot of promise during the bowl game, but there is still some concern with his size, only 180 pounds on a good day.

The other two positions to watch are the offensive line and defensive backfield. We saw a number of transfers, so there is bound to be great competition for those spots.

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Texas A&M football team’s Maroon & White Game will be free for fans on afternoon of 4/20

According to a 12th Man Athletics news release, the intrasquad scrimmage will be played at 1 p.m. and admission will be free for every fan.

The Texas A&M football program will be hosting its annual spring scrimmage, also known as the Maroon & White Game, on a holiday in April but it won’t be on the day for fools.

The Aggies will begin the Mike Elko era on the gridiron at Kyle Field on April 20. According to a 12th Man Athletics news release that was sent out on Friday morning, the intrasquad scrimmage will be played at 1 p.m. and admission will be free for fans.

The Maroon & White Game will serve as an opportunity to watch several of the Texas A&M quarterbacks, which ESPN recently deemed as the Aggies’ biggest strength entering the 2024 season. Incoming junior Jaylen Henderson will likely be out as he continues to recover from right shoulder surgery. Henderson hurt his non-throwing arm on the first play of the Texas Bowl.

Junior starter Conner Weigman has already been cleared however from the season-ending foot injury that he suffered in Week 4. True sophomore Marcel Reed is the presumed starter for the opposing sideline without Henderson suiting up.

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Texas A&M spring football game to be played on April 20

April 20th is known around the world for being a holiday for those who partake in a substance that Tom Petty once had a last dance with.

April 20th is known around the world for being a holiday for those who partake in a substance that Tom Petty once had a last dance with.

However, for Texas A&M fans in Bryan-College Station, that day will have a different meaning this year. The Aggies will be hosting their annual Maroon & White Game on April 20 to officially kick off the Mike Elko era in Aggieland.

The spring football game will be the first opportunity for Texas A&M fans to see two new groups of Aggies: the high school recruits getting their first taste of college ball and the transfer portal players who chose Aggieland as their next home.

The Maroon & White Game provides Texas A&M fans with their first opportunity to see 5-star cornerback Terry Bussey and the 21 4-star prospects that have committed. Some of those notable recruits include interior offensive lineman Isendre “Papa” Ahfua, defensive lineman Dealyn Evans and wide receiver Izaiah Williams.

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Texas A&M Aggies cornerback unit shows promise, but questions still remain following spring football

Plenty of questions surrounded the Aggies cornerback group heading into spring. But with a key transfer addition, is there clarity with the 2023 season just months away?

Heading into their spring football program there were plenty of questions surrounding Texas A&M‘s cornerback unit, following a handful of key departures. But now with the Aggies’ Maroon and White game in the books and the transfer portal nearly closing, did the unit provide some clarity heading into next season?

Let’s quickly recap how much of an overhaul this unit has dealt with since the close of the 2022 season. First off, the Maroon and White lost five corners to either the NCAA transfer portal or via the NFL Draft heading into the spring. To remedy those losses, the Aggies added Tony Grimes from North Carolina and Sam McCall from Florida State, along with early enrollee Jayvon Thomas.

The aforementioned three joined the reliable Tyreek Chapell, who appeared in 11 games for A&M last season and recorded 44 tackles (31 solo) with eight pass breakups and one fumble recovery.

Still, those additions alone couldn’t soften the blow of losing reliable talents like Antonio Johnson and Jaylon Jones. More reinforcements would have to be on the way, and the fact that many of the new faces were sidelined through spring football only heightens the ambiguity at the position.

Chappell, Grimes, and Thomas all missed large parts of the Aggies’ spring football program, and all three, coincidentally, missed the spring game as well. From what has been observed in practice, Chappell remains the best cover option due to his physicality and refined form in tracking the ball. Grimes has quick feet and a nice recovery speed that should help in defending against wideouts over the top, while McCall possesses even better speed and length.

Yet the biggest x-factor could be the addition of Boston College transfer Josh DeBerry, who committed to the Aggies back on April 18. The former Eagle saw playing time as both a slot corner (286 snaps) as well as on the outside (364) according to PFF, although he graded better at the nickel position during the 2021 season versus last year.

DeBerry’s veteran experience and ability to slide into the slot could prove huge dividends for a backend unit that, while not inexperienced based on age, still boasts a handful of unknowns given the new faces on the roster.

Additionally, there remains an opportunity for some of the younger talents to see playing time like Class of 2022 four-star prospect Bobby Taylor, who recently opted to stay with the Aggies after removing his name from the transfer portal.

Ultimately, this backend unit has plenty of promise heading into next season, but questions still linger given the lack of time on the field through spring. At the of the day, those questions will only be answered once the 2023 season officially kicks off, which makes it a reality that the Aggies will have to swallow for now.

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Aggies linebacker depth on the upside following spring game performance and key transfer addition

Following a promising spring game performance, the Aggies’ linebacker unit is beginning to flash its depth thanks to a key transfer portal addition.

Questions surrounded Texas A&M’s linebacker unit heading into their spring program, but after a promising performance in the Aggies’ exhibition game, alongside a big addition via the transfer portal, this position has a nice mix of talent to make an impact both now and into the future.

Heading into the Maroon and White spring game, Chris Russell Jr. and Edgerrin Cooper were handed the starting reigns for this unit and that same belief hasn’t changed. Both of these two bring much-needed experience to a position that was lacking depth through spring.

Russell is solid as the Mike linebacker, but he’s arguably better suited when playing on the move and blitzing the opposing quarterback. Cooper has excellent closing speed and can make plays in the open field. However, at 6-3 and 230 lbs, he’s not particularly imposing when it comes to his size, which means he could struggle when taking on bigger blockers.

Enter the true x-factor with the addition of Jurriente Davis, who was ranked as the No. 1 transfer portal LB out of Jackson State. While the Aggies have some very capable starters and promising youth for the future, this unit needed a splash via the transfer portal and they got one with Davis.

As we’ve covered here at Aggies Wire, Davis’s tape shows a player that thrives as an off-the-ball linebacker, primarily at the Will position in the Aggies’ 4-2-5 defensive scheme. He’s equipped to tackle what’s in front of him and provide a solid pass rush when needed thanks to his speed and downhill quickness.

Making the jump from FCS to FBS competition is a significant one, make no mistake about it, so the transition will be key to observe for Davis. I don’t think it’ll be a case of “baptism by fire” as Davis’ talent and experience should make the adjustment a smooth one.

While the trio of Russell, Cooper, and Davis shows promise for the Maroon and White in the near term, the Aggies also have a handful of bright prospects that should develop nicely in the future. Second-year Martrell Harris flashed his closing speed in the spring game, while first-year Daymion Sanford is a converted pass rusher who has length and can run.

Freshman Taurean York is a little undersized when it comes to mass (217 lbs for now), but he should easily bulk up in due time. Additionally, he has a nice grasp of the defense and he’s proven useful in coverage as one of the bright spots called out by the coaching staff during spring practice.

With still a few days left in the transfer portal it remains to be seen whether any more additions will be made to this unit. If not, then the Aggies have a promising group headlined by veterans that should make an impact this season, followed by some promising talent for the future.

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Jackson State LB Jurriente Davis reflects on visit to Texas A&M, came away ‘impressed’ by D.J. Durkin and Jimbo Fisher

Top linebacker transfer target Jurriente Davis officially visited Texas A&M over the weekend, and he summed up his experience in one word: ‘phenomenal.’

Texas A&M’s Maroon and White game saw a number of individuals descend upon College Station for Saturday’s exhibition, including one of the top linebackers in the transfer portal.

Jackson State LB transfer Jurriente Davis officially visited Texas A&M over the weekend and if there was one word that he could use to describe the experience, it would be ‘phenomenal.’

According to 247Sports, Davis met with both defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin and head coach Jimbo Fisher and came away impressed after speaking with both. Davis shed light on how he expects he could be used on defense, particularly as a MIKE linebacker, and he also spoke on the value he got from chatting with Fisher:

“I was very impressed with Coach Durkin…His attention to detail as a coordinator and his attention to detail about how he’d use me as far as me playing MIKE linebacker and the scheme of the defense. With that d-line, the outstanding d-line, it’d be great for me to roam and flow with those guys in front of me. I’m a sideline-to-sideline linebacker, and with a d-line like it’s like that it’s heaven.”

“Honestly, Coach Fisher is very humble and his knowledge of the game is outstanding…That’s what made him stand out for me. We had some great conversations.”

The former Jackson State ended the 2022 season with 58 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and a career-best 75.3 PFF grade. His previous stops also include Middle Tennessee and Hutchinson C.C.

Davis’ talent speaks for itself after having already been offered by the likes of UCF, Louisville, and Oklahoma. He’s already made an official visit to Kentucky and will reportedly make official visits to UCF and Colorado next week.

Best of luck to him throughout the remainder of the transfer process, and here’s to hoping his next home will be College Station!

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Evan Stewart and Micah Tease headline Texas A&M’s wide receiver depth in Maroon and White game

Evan Stewart’s over-the-shoulder catch and Micah Tease’s 52-yard touchdown grab spotlight a promising Aggies receiver corps following Saturday’s Maroon and White game.

Team White may have fended off Team Maroon in a 33-19 win during Texas A&M‘s 2023 spring game, but everyone should walk away optimistic after seeing the receiving corps on display at Kyle Field on Saturday.

Evan Stewart (7 receptions, 97 yards, 1 lost fumble) and Micah Tease (3 receptions, 72 yards, 1 receiving touchdown) were by far the top performers of the day with each putting up respective highlight-worthy catches in the opening quarter. Stewart received a nice over-the-shoulder pass from quarterback Conner Weigman, while Tease had a catch of 52 yards from Max Johnson that put the White Team in the end zone first.

Ainias Smith (4 receptions, 67 yards, 1 touchdown) had a long reception in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter, which illustrates how an already talented receiving corps can only become more potent with the redshirt senior’s return. Raymond Cottrell (2 receptions, 22 yards) looked solid in the offensive scheme while Noah Thomas, unfortunately, saw his day cut short after leaving from a scary hit in the opening minutes.

The spring game is still an exhibition, so you never want to see those types of injuries at this time of year. It’s also key to note that Moose Muhammad III did not dress for Saturday’s game after managing to practice in just a limited capacity on Wednesday.

You can bet that Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino have more than a few cards up their sleeves when it comes to the playbook, but it was still promising to see the offense line up in various formations that featured a handful of wideouts in motion.

This offense ranked just 101st in the country in scoring last season (22.8 PPG), so witnessing an injection of creativity will always be a welcome sight, even during spring ball.

Petrino has a track record of tailoring his offenses to his best players and with Stewart flashing his upside on Saturday, you can be sure that this offense will open up space for him to do damage against the second and third levels of the defense.

Seeing this receiving corps in action on Saturday should have Aggies fans eager for the 2023 campaign, but it doesn’t mean Fisher and this staff should stand pat during the transfer portal window that re-opened, coincidentally, on Saturday. With the likes of former USC receiver Gary Bryant potentially in the mix, A&M could add even more depth to this unit should they be aggressive in the coming weeks.

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Texas A&M 2023 Maroon and White Spring Game recap, highlights, and analysis

Spring football is a small sample size, but Texas A&M displayed their promising potential in the 2023 Maroon and White game, with a handful of playmakers showing out at Kyle Field.

Before the summer lull descends upon us in a matter of weeks the Texas A&M football team partook in the annual Maroon and White Spring Game on Saturday afternoon, with the Aggie faithful cheering on from Kyle Field.

This year’s exhibition offered a preview of what’s to come in a significant 2023 college football season. Barring injuries and an abundance of inexperience like last season, the Aggies have the potential to be one of the most daunting teams in the SEC thanks to the bevy of talent they welcome back.

Fans saw that on full display in the opening moments of Saturday’s intramural game as both Conner Weigman and Max Johnson flexed their arm strength with a couple of highlight-worthy plays. Weigman, who began with the Maroon Team, connected with star receiver Evan Stewart on a beautiful over-the-shoulder throw that should have fans eager for the coming season. Expect to see that happen much more often in the fall!

Johnson, who started with the White Team, looked just as comfortable helming Bobby Petrino’s offense as he was the first to find the endzone on a perfectly thrown deep ball to Micah Tease. The pass was nice, but the pass protection from the offensive line was just as pretty as the unit looks to rebound mightily in 2023.

The game proved to be low-scoring for much of the first half and into the third quarter, as the highly talented defense was on full display early on. Walter Nolen, who figures to be a vital component of an Aggies’ talented front-seven, had a great start that was highlighted with a pass deflection and a tackle for loss in the opening half.

FINAL SCORE: Maroon Team: 19, White Team: 33

Spring ball is of course a small sample size, but Aggie fans should be encouraged by what was on display Saturday afternoon. Both QBs looked comfortable in the pocket and despite a few interceptions thrown by both Weigman and Johnson, this is the time for them to iron out the kinks.

The backfield group looks promising with Amari Daniels finding the endzone on Saturday and freshman Reuben Owens picking up a couple of first downs, a true unicorn on display. Ainias Smith put a bow on the exhibition with an incredible catch in the closing minute, proving that the rich can get richer with his return to an already scary-looking offensive unit.

Perhaps most refreshing is that this team, in particular on offense, already looks different compared to what was on display in last season’s 5-7 campaign. From utilizing two back sets to having playmakers constantly in motion, the creativity and ingenuity on offense shows how much potential this unit has in 2023. And that’s all said even with Jimbo Fisher and Bobby Petrino holding more than a few cards up their sleeve.

We won’t get ahead of ourselves, but so long as this roster stays healthy and builds on their ‘baptism by fire’ experience a year ago, it’s looking very promising over in Aggieland.

HIGHLIGHTS

The White Team finds the endzone first thanks to a beautiful connection between Max Johnson and Micah Tease:

The White Team regains the lead after Johnson finds the endzone once again, this time connecting with Fernando Garza:

Not to be outdone by the signal callers, Amari Daniels tied the score at 13 apiece thanks to a 15-yard score just before the end of the first half:

Earnest Crownover caps off the drive with a goal-line score as The White Team puts another six points on the board:

Team White cannot be stopped as Weigman connects with Pierce Turner for six:

 

And with that, the Aggies 2023 spring football program draws to a close. The next time we’ll see the Maroon and White on the field will be on September 2 when they face New Mexico to open the 2023 college football season!

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Texas A&M 2023 Maroon and White Spring Game: First half highlights and reaction

The first half of Texas A&M’s 2023 Maroon and White game is in the books as both signal-callers flashed their arm strength, with a couple of highlight-worthy plays made by the defense.

Texas A&M is putting a bow on its spring football program with the 2023 Maroon and White Game, with all the action taking place at Kyle Field.

With Conner Weigman leading the Maroon Team and Max Johnson helming the White Team, both signal-callers looked comfortable in Bobby Petrino’s new offensive scheme. We even saw some beautiful ball placement in a highlight-worthy over-the-shoulder throw from Weigman to Evan Stewart early in the first quarter.

As for Johnson, it was the White Team that managed to find the endzone first thanks to a deep ball throw to Micah Tease after the senior signal-caller took advantage of excellent pass protection. Even in the spring, it’s always a welcome sight for a quarterback to air it out. Just before the end of the first half, Johnson would connect with tight end Fernando Garza for the White Team’s second touchdown of the half.

HALFTIME SCORE: Maroon Team: 13, White Team: 16

In a low-scoring first half, it was the defense that was on display with sophomore Walter Nolen, sporting a brand new #0 jersey number, coming up with a couple of big stops. The sophomore recorded both a pass-breakup and a tackle for loss through the first two quarters.

HIGHLIGHTS

The White Team finds the endzone first thanks to a beautiful connection between Max Johnson and Micah Tease:

The White Team regains the lead after Johnson finds the endzone once again, this time connecting with Fernando Garza:

Not to be outdone by the signal callers, Amari Daniels tied the score at 13 apiece thanks to a 15-yard score just before the end of the first half:

Be on the lookout for more Aggies Wire coverage once the 2023 Maroon and White game wraps up later today!

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