Please stop us if you’ve heard this before, but Texas A&M (4-3, 2-2 SEC) heads into a critical matchup this weekend because they’re facing South Carolina (2-5, 1-4 SEC). Unlike the last two games, this one could very well determine the futures of some key figures in Aggieland.
For now, all Texas A&M can do is prepare for the opponent ahead of them. That was the tune that tight end Max Wright sang during Monday’s press conference, and it was appropriate to have a veteran leader like him at the podium now. The Aggies are at a fork in the road, and it’s up to this team to decide their path.
Do they allow the season to steer, of course, and derail in what would likely be a sequel to the 2022 debacle? Or, will this team prove that they are indeed different from a year ago, choosing to tackle adversity straight on and finish the season on a confident note?
If you ask Wright, he’s rolling with the latter. After the bye week came at an opportune time, the veteran tight end was emphatic in his belief that the Aggies would be locked in and prepared to steer the season back on course, beginning with Saturday’s bout against South Carolina.
Below is Max Wright’s full press conference ahead of facing South Carolina, as well as notable takeaways from his time at the podium.