In his weekly press conference with the media on Monday, Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher echoed the need to get better in all three phases ahead of their Week 3 matchup with UL Monroe.
Though it’s been nearly 48 hours since the Aggies’ humbling 48-33 loss to Miami, the lessons learned from the defeat carry extra weight in what will be a pivotal week of preparation. From a lack of discipline when tackling in the open field, to the need for better efficiency on offense, there remain areas to address on both sides of the ball.
Much like the veteran leaders in Demani Richardson and Layden Robinson, Fisher echoed the same tune of confidence when speaking about the Aggies’ ability to bounce back. He highlighted the need for getting Ainias Smith more opportunities while being sharper in all facets of the game.
While taking the loss was tough, Fisher highlighted the maturity of the team as they look to learn from it moving forward.
Interestingly enough, he also gave a seal of approval, more or less, when speaking about defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin. Durkin’s playcalling and adjustments in Week 3 will surely be under a microscope following a porous display against Miami.
Below is Jimbo Fisher’s full weekly press conference from Monday, as well as notable highlights from his time speaking to the media.