Big-budget Kyle boosts capacity

The towering construction of concrete, steel and glass has housed generations of Aggies since 1927, and has stood watch while A&M football legends such as John David Crow, Dat Nguyen and Johnny Manziel competed within its walls.

Intimidation beacon

Kyle Field remains a symbol, but the 12th Man is still the driving force

When the Texas A&M Board of Regents voted in favor of a $450 million renovation of Kyle Field on Wednesday, expectations for everyone at the school were raised.

Softball clinches series behind 4-2 win over Mississippi State

During Senior Day at the Aggie Softball Complex on Sunday, seniors Mel Dumezich and Meagan May came through for Texas A&M, helping the Aggies defeat Mississippi State 4-2 in the team’s final game of the regular season.

Force of habit

Joeckel marks third straight year with Aggie in NFL Draft Top 10

“With the second pick in the 2013 NFL Draft the Jacksonville Jaguars select Luke Joeckel, tackle, Texas A&M,” NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said.

A&M tackles road trip against Alabama

After a tough loss to Texas State Tuesday, the Texas A&M baseball team will travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to take on Alabama in a three-game series Friday through Sunday. After snapping a four game losing streak Friday, the Aggies have dropped three straight heading into the weekend.

A&M club tennis falls at nationals

The Texas A&M club tennis team fell short in a bid for USTA Tennis On-Campus National Championships despite the team’s championship pedigree.

Joeckel, A&M prepare for 2013 NFL Draft

For the third time in as many years, a Texas A&M football player is expected to be selected in the Top 10 of the NFL Draft.

Hostage crisis

While conferences nationwide flounder for security, the SEC is stable

When Texas A&M President R. Bowen Loftin made the “100-year decision” for the University’s conference realignment to the SEC in September of 2011, the bow-tied administrator could not foresee the implications of his alliance. Over a year later, the dividends continue to pay off as other conferences struggle for stability.

In for the save

Junior reliever builds reputation as a reliable closer within A&M bullpen

In a close Friday night game in Fayetteville, Ark., the Texas A&M baseball team found itself six outs away from sealing an upset victory over the No. 10 Arkansas Razorbacks. Battling back from a three-run deficit in the hostile environment of the road, the Aggies held a two-run lead entering into the bottom of the eighth inning.

Sophomore tennis standout exemplifies sportsmanship characteristics

Sportsmanship, in its simplest form, stands as an applied definition of respect. The word embodies an unwritten code amongst the global athletic community and captures the essence of both competition and fair play.

A&M braces for road trip against Sam Houston State

After being swept in a three-game Friday through Sunday series by Mississippi State, the Texas A&M baseball team will travel to Huntsville, Texas to face off with Sam Houston State on Tuesday, completing its home-and-home set with the Bearkats.

Maroon and white classic

Manziel, record crowd highlight historic spring game

A record crowd of more than 45,000 filed into Kyle Field on Saturday to catch a glimpse of the next chapter of Texas A&M football as the annual Maroon and White game kicked off the unofficial start to the season.

Rugby falls at Elite Eight

The Texas A&M women’s rugby team saw its season come to an end in the Elite Eight of the national tournament Sunday, losing 67-22 to Stanford in Palo Alto, Calif.

A freshman progression

New additions to A&M bullpen establish strong Olsen presence

The pitcher’s mound is considered one of the loneliest positions in sports. When five true freshmen made their college debuts on Olsen Field this season, another emotion gripped them on the mound — security.

Column: Media monster

The offseason shaped Johnny Football — now, more than ever, is his time to shine

Together — you and I — we have created a monster. Like the careful construction of Frankenstein, we have taken Jonathan Paul Manziel and turned him into Johnny Football — the most talked about figure in collegiate sports.

A&M takes aim at ranked Mississippi State

Texas A&M enters the final stretch of a current eight game home stand when it faces off against No. 16 Mississippi State in a three-game Friday through Sunday series. The Aggies are 3-2 in their first five games of the home stand and hold a 17-5 record at Olsen Field so far this season.

A&M preps for tough LSU series

The Texas A&M softball team will face its eighth ranked opponent of the season in a Friday-through-Sunday three-game series with No. 13 LSU at the Aggie Softball Complex.

Splatter sport

A&M paintball club evolves strategy, gives sport new edge

Bunkers, projectile weapons and a kill or be-killed mentality — to a majority of Texas A&M students, all words of war. But for the thirty members of the A&M paintball club these words are simply part of their civilian routine.

Lasting legacy

Junior transfer finds niche amongst A&M softball team

Jenna Stark transferred into the Texas A&M softball program with high hopes of contributing early and often. More than a season later, the junior has reached her goal, transforming from a bench player to second baseman and one of the team’s most vocal leaders.

Sam Houston State visits amid A&M slump

After dropping five of the past seven games, including a weekend 1-2 series loss against Auburn, Texas A&M aims to refocus against the Sam Houston State Bearkats on Tuesday at Olsen Field.

Seasonal Presence

'Section 203' brings energy to Olsen

The opening of Blue Bell Park last year brought Aggies from around the nation back to College Station to watch Texas A&M baseball. Yet, the strongest support came from within the University itself as Olsen Field’s student section surged to rival the presence of Kyle Field’s 12th Man.

A&M downs Auburn, 4-1

Following a two-week stint as Texas A&M’s Tuesday starter, Rafael Pineda returned to the weekend pitching rotation in Sunday’s match against Auburn, notching a 4-1 victory over the Tigers to prevent a series sweep.

A&M preps for home series against Auburn

After overcoming a rain ridden Tuesday night game to defeat UTSA 11-4, Texas A&M has set its sights on its three-game Friday through Sunday series against Auburn at Blue Bell Park.

True freshman finds rhythm on tennis court

When Harrison Adams graduated from high school last June, he had the rare opportunity of attending any university in the country. Nationally ranked as the No. 1 tennis player in the 2013 graduating class, Adams, instead of choosing a collegiate power in his sport, decided upon a university a few hours north of his hometown — Texas A&M.

Bone to leave A&M for WNBA

Junior center Kelsey Bone announced in a Wednesday press conference she will declare for the 2013 WNBA Draft after two years of collegiate basketball at Texas A&M.

Strategic instinct

Head coach Rob Childress has built A&M baseball his way — with a defensive edge

The sport of baseball boils down to a simple duel between pitcher and batter. The debate between each position’s importance has captured the attention of generations — under Texas A&M head coach Rob Childress, the decision is crystal clear.

A&M targets visiting UTSA

Texas A&M baseball, two days removed from being swept on the road by No. 14 South Carolina, looks to renew its momentum against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners on Tuesday at Blue Bell Park.

Rhythmic enforcement

New visual aid grants A&M baseball edge

The pitch clock — a 20-second timer — has taken a permanent residence on the upper right-hand side of the Olsen Field scoreboard. The device, with the purpose of regulating game length, was added to Blue Bell Park following A&M’s move to the Southeastern Conference.

South Carolina next for A&M

Fresh off its 2-1 series victory against then-No. 6 Ole Miss, Texas A&M will enter a Thursday through Saturday showdown with SEC powerhouse, the No. 13 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Pineda, bullpen shut down UTA

Fans gave Rafeal Pineda a standing ovation as the junior walked off the mound midway through the eighth inning. After allowing no runs on three hits, the ace pitcher left the game with a 6-0 lead.

Utility athlete defies set roles

Whether it’s a Saturday start on the mound or any other day batting in the top of the order one multi-talented sophomore baseball player finds a way to compete on the baseball diamond in multiple ways.

A&M bullpen readies for visiting UT-Arlington offense

Over the course of the 2013 season, Texas A&M has managed to rack up an undefeated 7-0 record in weekday games, outscoring their opponents 43-16 throughout those matchups.

Crowd boosts tourney run

A&M drops Wichita State, faces Nebraska

Reed Arena gave the Texas A&M women’s basketball team a certain level of comfort Saturday in the first round of the NCAA tournament in a 71-45 win over the Wichita State Shockers.

Column: Consistency is underrated

Appreciate basketball's success now — it might not last forever

College athletics are cyclical. Programs rise and fall; coaches and players come and go. Success — no matter how permanent it may seem — has an inevitable expiration date.

A&M preps for NCAA first round against Wichita State

The Texas A&M women’s basketball team will play Wichita State in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday, beginning what could become the journey to its second national title in three seasons.

Lone Star shutout

Blind arrogance source of rivalry delay

Ever since Texas A&M bolted the Big 12 to join the highly competitive SEC, the legendary A&M-Texas football game has created some in-state drama. While parties from both sides of the rivalry expect the Lone Star Showdown to eventually resume play, the timing of when the rivalry might continue remains unclear.

The Aussie way

Australian native develops his game with pro aspirations

The moment Jordan Szabo flashes his smile and settles into a conversation, the sophomore stands out from the rest of the Texas A&M men’s tennis team — his Australian accent says it all.

Long, bullpen combine for shutout win

For true freshman Grayson Long, in his fourth career start, facing off Tuesday evening against Dallas Baptist provided an opportunity for him and the rest of the young bullpen to prove their worth. The group answered with a shutout victory.

Quiet leader drives success

The No. 5 Texas A&Msoftball team has lost just twice and started the season with a 19-game winning streak. A part of this success can be credited to senior pitcher Mel Dumezich, a four-year competitor who has established herself this season behind three no-hitters. 

Lucky number 3

According to Texas A&M women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair, music sensation Alicia Keys’popular song “Girl on Fire”applies well to a group of players he’s developed throughout this past season —his women’s basketball team.

A&M sweeps Georgia in SEC debut

Working off early season struggles, sophomore Blake Allemand kick-started the Texas A&M offense Sunday afternoon behind his first career home run, knocking in junior Krey Bratsen as the Aggies rolled to an 11-4 victory over Georgia.

Clean slate

The 2010 National Championship banner seems fresh in the minds of many A&M fans. But for the freshman class called to carry the weight of that banner into the postseason, high school graduations fall closer than do memories of the Aggie team title.  

Aggies face tough road series

Heading into the third week of a young season, Texas A&M baseball has watched its national ranking slide steadily lower.

LSU steals senior night, 68-57

For the final time at Reed Arena, seniors Elston Turner, Jarod Jahns and Ray Turner stepped onto their home court. The Senior Night crowd roared.

Sumlin balances national expectations, youth

For many students at Texas A&M, the arrival of spring signals midterms and spring break. But for A&M football and head coach Kevin Sumlin, another topic occupies their minds: spring training.

Unfamiliar territory

My computer plays Kenny Chesney’s “Boys of Fall,” sending chills throughout my body and excitement through my veins. Football – although it is only spring ball – has begun.

Slump threatens SEC, NCAA tournaments

Heading into the final five games of the season, Texas A&M women’s basketball was poised to make a run at the Southeastern Conference regular season title and a possible No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Tigers Topple No. 13 Aggies at Reed, 67-52

For college athletes, the last game on their home court is more than just a game — it’s the culmination of their experience at the University. They want to leave a mark.

Aggies set sights on Houston, tough matchups

After a ten game home stand to start the season, Texas A&M baseball will hit the road for the first time to face off against a trio of tough opponents this weekend in Houston, Texas.

Aggies fall on road to Lady Volunteers

After falling to Vanderbilt on Sunday, the state of Tennessee continued to haunt Texas A&M on Thursday night as the Lady Volunteers downed the Aggies by a 82-72 margin at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tenn.

A&M sweeps Demons with 2-1 win

On a night where heavy gusts of wind were throwing players off, junior catcher Troy Stein noticed a unique aspect of opposing pitches that could work the unkind weather conditions in his favor. Combined with a shallow outfield due to the wind, Stein was able to kick off the Aggies’ offense with a triple.

Aggies travel to Tennessee, face tough road test

The state of Tennessee has not been welcoming to the Aggies this season as they were defeated by the Vanderbilt Commodores this past Sunday 61-51. For Texas A&M, the loss stood as its first of the season to an unranked opponent.

Aggies fall on road to Ole Miss, 82-73

Ole Miss had a sense of what Texas A&M senior guard Elston Turner could do after his 37-point performance during the Aggies’ two point February 13 victory over the Rebels. Hosting A&M in Oxford, Miss. for a rematch, they would not let it happen again.

Aggies keep streak alive, down Bearkats 8-3

Windshields shattered as Texas A&M junior Cassie Tysarczyk launched a three-run homerun over the fence to hit a pick-up truck mid drive. 

Aggies shed weekend blues, drop Northwestern State

Sophomores Corey Ray and Mitchell Nau — the Aggies’ pitcher and catcher, respectively — enjoy a familiarity that dates back to high school. Starting opposite one another for Texas A&M during the Tuesday night matchup against Northwestern State, the two noted the connection that stretched from the mound to the plate.

Aggies face inspired Ole Miss on the road

The last time Texas A&M matched up against Ole Miss, the Aggies were able to contain Marshall Henderson — the Southeastern Conference’s leading scorer — to only 10 points, frustrating the star guard into an early exit by fouls. Conversely, Elston Turner — A&M’s leading scorer — dropped 37 points on the Rebels, pushing the team to a close two-point victory.

Column: So long, NCAA

The "student athlete" concept is dated — Johnny Manziel agrees

I've long been tired of the “student-athlete” moniker and the notions it implies. So has Johnny Manziel, apparently, because it took him a month to permanently compromise the idea.

Balancing act

Dunlap's scores low on course, high in classroom

Regarding the balance between athletics and academics, the popular verdict is that many collegiate athletes are incapable of handling the rigors of high-caliber academics imparted at tier-one universities.

Basketball teams look to recover after tough conference losses

Head coach Billy Kennedy summarized the Texas A&M men’s basketball season as he discussed the Aggies’ 93-84 quadruple home overtime loss to Tennessee this past Saturday.

Swim records fall in SEC Championships

After a weekend in which she broke SEC, NCAA, American and U.S. Open records, Breeja Larson found satisfaction in improving just one mark: her own personal best.

Track teams finish third at SEC Championships

After claiming a pair of first place finishes at the Big 12 Indoor Championships last season, the Texas A&M men’s and women’s indoor track team each took home a third place finish from the SEC Championship this weekend in Fayetteville.

Translation of talent

Childhood races pave way to SEC Championships

The kids on Jennifer Madu's street would scream a familiar, “Ready, set, go!” as she and the children from the houses lining the sidewalk would push their feet against the concrete.  At an early age, Madu would find herself outside racing the kids in her neighborhood, the people riding by on bicycles, and even the cars driving past. Running came naturally to her.

Women's basketball to visit Vandy

Nashville, Tennessee is known for its country music and Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair said he enjoys his time there.

Baseball team prepares for visiting Pepperdine

The first weekend of A&M baseball started with a sputter before picking up momentum in the series win. In a three-game series against Pepperdine at home, A&M hopes any offseason rust has been shaken off.

Indoor teams look to win second straight conference title, first in SEC

As his teams brace for the 2013 SEC Indoor Championships, A&M track coach Pat Henry is speculating whether the Aggies’ new conference home, the SEC, or its last, the Big 12, is stronger in track and field.

27 and 17 from Bone silence Ole Miss

No. 10 A&M tops Rebels at home, 82-53

Well-guarded, Texas A&M freshman guard Courtney Walker dribbled the ball from one side of the court to another taking on all five payers to go up for two points just seconds before halftime. The basket proved indicative of the evening for A&M.

A&M to face off against struggling Ole Miss

Despite a devastating four-point home loss to Kentucky on Monday, Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair warmly thanked the 12th man for the support provided to his basketball team during the high-profile matchup.

Aggies garner key victory, drop Auburn on the road

The Texas A&M class of 2013 would not be proud of the 0-for-13 that was posted by the Aggies at the start of the game at Auburn Wednesday night.

Aggies battle Auburn on road

On Jan 12, Auburn went on the road and beat South Carolina to secure its third win in a row. Little did they know, however, that they victory would be their last in their next six tries. 

A&M downs Lumberjacks 9-2

Maintaining a one-run lead heading into sixth inning, the Texas A&M offense decided to kick into high gear. Highlighted by a pair of singles by senior Mikey Reynolds and junior Krey Bratsen, the Aggies surged to a 6-2 margin and never looked back.

Eight game streak snaps despite late Walker scoring flurry

In the midst of Courtney Walker’s scoring the final 10 A&M points in Monday’s loss, her coach told her to channel the game of a man who recently turned 50 years old.

Poll to gauge opinion on Kyle funding

The Texas A&M administration is seeking student opinion regarding funding for the renovation of the student section of Kyle Field.

Undefeated

Five-win weekend pushes A&M softball to best start in five years

When Emily Albus stepped to the plate to lead off on Sunday, Texas A&M softball was coming off its 4th win in two days and 8th win in eight days. Fatigue was a concern. Eleven pitches later, Albus drew a walk and the Aggies’ blistering start rolled on.

Win streak to be tested by UK

No team in the SEC has come within seven points of the A&M women’s basketball team since Jan. 10 — eight teams up, eight down. On Monday, the last team to beat head coach Gary Blair’s Aggies will enter Reed Arena to put the winning streak to the test.

A&M recovers for 2-1 series win

Baseball team loses opener, bags two straight to cap first weekend at home

With two outs in the ninth inning and the tying run threatening from third base, junior reliever Jason Jester put an exclamation point on his college debut by striking out University of Illinois-Chicago first baseman Alex Grunenwald, sealing the Aggies’ 4-3 victory on Saturday afternoon.

Bone's 31, Pratcher's heave pace eighth straight win

Adrienne Pratcher said she spent time after practice working on the shot three times last week. So when her half-court heave sunk to beat the first-half buzzer, A&M head coach Gary Blair said it had nothing to do with luck.

Junior center Kelsey Bone — fresh off a 31-point, 10-rebound night — just rolled her eyes as Pratcher said she knew she made the shot "when it left my hands."

Journeyman at shortstop

Senior infielder hops from team to team, lands at Texas A&M

The road to College Station is more straightforward for some than for others. Mikey Reynolds required two years and two different schools — not to mention two chances to turn professional — to end up in Aggieland.
The senior shortstop grew up in Glendale, Arizona, far from the city limits of College Station. Despite being recruited by Texas A&M and head coach Rob Childress out of high school, he decided to accept a scholarship to play at St. Mary’s College of California. Childress had a clear role in mind for Reynolds: starting shortstop.

Ahead of the curve

Senior leadership teams up, works to propel A&M to new levels

For a majority of athletic teams around the country, a singular leader is more than common — its precedent. For Texas A&M women’s golf, however, two seniors have secured a shared role as the team’s uncontested leaders, a responsibility both have flourished at since earning the title last semester.

Turner's record 37 lifts A&M over Ole Miss

Elston Turner — only a month removed from dropping 40 points on Kentucky — scored a Reed Arena record 37 points against Ole Miss, leading Texas A&M to a 69-67 victory Wednesday evening. The senior guard finished the night 7-for-10 from beyond the arc and shooting 65 percent from the field, including a game clinching shot with 16 seconds remaining.

Texas A&M faces off against Florida at Reed Arena

Women's basketball looks to extend win streak to eight games

The No. 11 Aggie women’s basketball team brings the action back to Reed Arena on Thursday as they battle the Florida Gators. In the past week, the Aggies took down LSU 74-57 before knocking off No. 15 South Carolina 50-48, each on their home courts.

A&M seeks stable offense against high-scoring Ole Miss

Game-to-game shooting consistency has eluded the Texas A&M men’s basketball team of late. While A&M has been sporadic, Ole Miss hasn’t had a problem making shots.

Basketball coaches reflect on past weekend, brace for final SEC stretch

Johnny Manziel doesn’t suit up for either A&M basketball team, but women’s basketball head coach Gary Blair said Manziel’s meteoric 2012 rise has affected the entire athletic department, even comparing Manziel to another young national icon: Justin Bieber.

A&M softball opens with four-win weekend

The No. 17 Texas A&M softball season began Feb. 8 as the Aggies swept the weekend beating Long Beach State, California State University — Bakersfield, Wright State and UCLA in the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament in Los Angeles, Calif.

No. 16 A&M women's basketball team clips No. 15 South Carolina on road

Kelsey Bone led the No. 16 Texas A&M women’s basketball team to another SEC win Sunday as they took down the No.15 South Carolina Gamecocks, 50-48. Bone returned to her former school with a bang as she accumulated 13 points and 15 rebounds to gain her 11th double-double of the season.

Nationally ranked SEC squads meet in South Carolina

The No. 16 Texas A&M women’s basketball team will seek to lengthen their six game win streak as they travel to Columbia, South Carolina on Sunday to take on the No. 15 South Carolina Gamecocks.

Late Harris jumper seals win

No. 21 Missouri falls at Reed Arena despite second-half rally

Fabyon Harris — less than a minute removed from surrendering a crucial lead-changing turnover — knocked down the game-winning three-pointer to propel Texas A&M 70-68 over SEC rival No. 21 Missouri on Thursday evening at Reed Arena.

Column: Shoes to fill

Drew Chambers: The signees have swag, but they have a strong act to follow

Counting up arbitrary ratings assigned to high-school athletes might be fun, but until we see this group on the field we won’t know a thing. Not every flashy recruit pans out, and sometimes that undersized, un-recruited wide receiver turns out to be the real deal. Just ask Ryan Swope and the recruiting class of 2009.

No. 20 Missouri visits A&M, Reed Arena

Texas A&M welcomes face its former Big 12 colleague for the first time in SEC play as it welcomes the Missouri Tigers to Reed Arena Thursday night at 8:00 p.m.

Column: 'Yessir'

Hoarding fancy recruits is fun, but let's pry deeper

Recruiting is a mess. It’s a beautiful, endearing mess, but not everyone spends as much time on message boards and Twitter feeds as I do, so you might not have any idea what to think about this batch of signees. The recruiting process has a learning curve, but this year isn't half so complicated. Don't over think it — enjoy it.

Sumlin, A&M sign historic class

Thousands of high school athletes pledged their allegiances to college football programs across the country, putting ink to paper during the much-anticipated National Signing Day.

Soccer, track teams land promising classes of signees

Texas A&M football head coach Kevin Sumlin wasn’t the only Aggie coach to enjoy National Signing Day on Wednesday. Track coach Pat Henry and soccer coach G Guerrerri hauled in strong recruiting classes on a day many associate with football.

One job: catch the football

Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel was a vital part of the success the 2012 A&M football team experienced through its inaugural season in the SEC, though a critical part of Manziel’s own success was the players on the other end of his tight spirals: the wide receivers.

Aggies rebuild front seven

Physical play from an experienced — if underwhelming on paper — linebacker corps and defensive line opened more than a few doors for the success of the 2012 A&M football team. But graduation, the NFL draft, health and discipline issues have sapped the core of the front seven. The talent and size of the recruiting class of 2013 will look to shoulder high expectations for a team poised to make noise in the SEC West.

Growing Pains

Transitioning between tiers of athletic competition can require a particularly unpleasant — but unfortunately necessary — series of growing pains. Within the high-pressure arena of college sports, these adaptations can embody anything from an amended mental strategy to touched-up fundamentals.

Recruits look to become signees

National Signing Day time of triumph for Sumlin, sign of continued program renaissance

The speculation, the verbal commitments, the defections, the tension — it all ends Wednesday when the 2013 Texas A&M football recruits become signees on National Signing Day. 

Bone's 21 nets road win, top spot in SEC

With a chance to move into a tie atop the SEC standings at stake, the No. 14 A&M women’s basketball team roared to a 9-0 lead and never looked back in a 74-57 win over LSU in Baton Rouge.

'Attitude is good' after loss as men's hoops aims ahead

A&M men’s basketball head coach Billy Kennedy addressed the media on Monday discussing Saturday’s tight overtime loss to Kentucky as well as his team’s preparation for No. 17 Missouri’s visit on Thursday.

A&M suspends football player after Friday arrest

A&M defensive tackle Kirby Ennis was arrested Friday night on charges of publicly displaying a firearm and disorderly conduct after an incident at the intersection of Holleman Dr. and Harvey Mitchell Parkway.

Kentucky holds off A&M in overtime, 72-68

10,558 fans gathered at Reed Arena in mixed colors — maroon and white as well as the blue of Kentucky — to watch as the defending champions Wildkats hung on to beat the Texas A&M Aggies 72-68 in overtime.

Late shooting flurry pushes No. 16 A&M past Vanderbilt

For just the fourth time this season, the No. 16 women’s basketball team trailed at halftime, but riding the hot hand of freshman guard Courtney Walker, the Aggies stormed back for the home victory.

Sumlin, assistants to see pay increases, Board of Regents said

After an inaugural season riddled with such highlights as a toppling of No. 1 Alabama on the road, a 41-13 win in the Cotton Bowl, a Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and a Top 5 finish, many expected an ample reward for head coach Kevin Sumlin and his assistants. On Thursday, that reward was solidified.

Strong start fades for men's basketball

After a disappointing 14-18 season that led to the first missed NCAA tournament for A&M since 2005 in its last season in the Big 12, the Texas A&M men’s basketball team looked to get off strong in the second season of Billy Kennedy’s reign as head coach.

Freshman Phenom

Walker makes mark on post-title team

Coming out of high school, Courtney Walker was a focus of of girls’ college basketball coaches nationwide, but when she signed on with the A&M women’s basketball team, her motivation went beyond the 2010 NCAA National Championship banner. Walker wanted to be an engineer, and A&M owns one of the nation’s top engineering programs.

Recovery

A&M downs Mississippi State, breaks four-game losing streak

The Texas A&M men’s basketball team takes on Mississippi State (7-11, 2-4) on Wednesday. The Aggies (12-7, 2-4) look to avoid a five game losing streak which would tie the longest losing streak since head coach Billy Kennedy took over prior to last season.

Men's basketball braces for Bulldogs in Mississippi matchup

The Texas A&M men’s basketball team takes on Mississippi State (7-11, 2-4) on Wednesday. The Aggies (12-7, 2-4) look to avoid a five game losing streak which would tie the longest losing streak since head coach Billy Kennedy took over prior to last season.

Filed bill stirs mixed university, student response

With the familiar in-state Thanksgiving grudge match between Texas A&M and the University of Texas on an indefinite hiatus following an A&M move to the Southeastern Conference, it took just a season’s absence for one A&M graduate — with special tools at his disposal — to attempt to do something about it.

Bill would revive A&M-UT rivalry

Texas State Representative Ryan Guillen, D-Rio Grande City, filed House Bill 778 on Monday, an action that, if passed, would reinstitute a longstanding, recently discontinued in-state athletic rivalry.

Blair, Kennedy regroup for back half of SEC play

With one coach heading a 6-1 SEC team coming off two straight conference routs and the other holding a team together in the midst of a four-game slide, head coaches Gary Blair and Billy Kennedy engaged the media Monday.

Column: Reed doldrums

Drew Chambers: Billy Kennedy a good coach, not the right one

At the beginning of the basketball season I tried to tell my friends that this year's men’s basketball team was going to struggle; I knew exactly why.

A&M perimeter barrage sinks Missouri, 77-58

Peyton Little, Adrienne Pratcher make record 11 three-pointers in win

The Texas A&M women’s basketball team had a record-breaking performance  Sunday against the Missouri Tigers. The Aggies defeated Missouri 77-58 at Reed Arena to improve to 6-1 in SEC conference play and broke the Reed record for three-pointers in a game.

Women's tennis sweeps Arizona, North Texas

Texas A&M women's tennis earned its first ever trip to the ITA National Team Indoor Championships with back-to-back victories over the weekend against Arizona and North Texas.

Bulldogs top Aggies at Reed, 59-52

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Texas A&M men's basketball team 59-52 at Reed Arena on Saturday.

Men's basketball braces for visiting Georgia

The Texas A&M men's basketball team looks to find their way as they come back home to Reed Arena Saturday to face the Georgia Bulldogs. The Aggies have dropped three in a row after a 2-0 start in the SEC.

A&M drops third in a row at LSU

The Texas A&M men's basketball team dropped its third straight game as the Louisiana State University Tigers overcame an early deficit to take a 58-54 game on Wednesday in Baton Rouge.

A&M visits Mississippi State for conference road clash

Coming off a 64-46 upset of No. 12 Georgia, the A&M women’s basketball team looks to maintain its momentum as it takes on the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs (8-10, 0-5 SEC) Thursday.

A&M to wrap up SEC road trip in Baton Rouge

A surprising start to the season, including a handling of national champion Kentucky, led to a 12-3 (2-0) record for A&M men's basketball. Since then, the Aggies have dropped two straight games in SEC play.

No. 20 A&M nets road win at No. 12 Georgia, 64-46

Texas A&M women basketball downed the Georgia Bulldogs 64-46 at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga. Sunday. The Aggies were 1-5 against top 25 ranked teams coming into the game but didn’t let that slow them down.

Men's, women's swimming teams score wins over LSU

The A&M men's and women's teams defeated the LSU Tigers 158-140 and 179-107 respectively in a closely fought contest.

Sumlin granted salary increase, contract extension

After leading Texas A&M to a groundbreaking 11-2 (6-2) season in the program's first bout with the Southeastern Conference, Kevin Sumlin has agreed, in principle, to a salary increase and contract extension pending a February 2 Board of Regents meeting.

A&M football season, Manziel generate $37 million in media exposure revenue

Monetary figures were released by Texas A&M, detailing the revenue generated by the media exposure that A&M's successful football season and Johnny Manziel's Heisman Trophy brought to the University.

No. 20 women's hoops team travels to No. 13 Georgia

The No. 20 Texas A&M women’s basketball team will travel to Athens, GA., on Sunday to take on the No. 13 Georgia Bulldogs.

Gators wallop A&M in Reed, 68-47

After an electric performance in the national spotlight at Kentucky by Texas A&M this past Sunday, the No. 10 Florida Gators handed A&M its first loss in SEC play at Reed Arena Thursday night.

Living the dream

Walk-on finds his niche in second season

Senior walk-on, Jarod Jahns, averaging just 9.5 minutes per game, had little reason to suspect a matchup against the defending national champions to yield exceptional playing time. Three minutes into one of the biggest games of the season, however, senior forward and starter Ray Turner got into foul trouble.

Pair of SEC leaders clash in Reed

Men's basketball hosts No. 10 Florida

Texas A&M basketball players have taken to Twitter to sound off on a high-profile Aggie who will be in Reed Arena for Thursday’s matchup of Southeastern Conference leaders A&M and No. 10 Florida: “Johnny Basketball.”

Johnny be good

Mark Doré: He's not perfect, he's not even close, but he's ours

New Yorkers have a short memory. Johnny Manziel's name did not pass among the population of New York for long ­– the Heisman Trophy, after all, however rare it may be for patrons of Kyle Field, is awarded every year. Johnny Football displaced the bright socks of Robert Griffin III, who displaced the loud smile of Cam Newton. It is cyclical. Athletes of Manziel's age flare brightly and fade.

But for the briefest of times, for someone walking at street level of Times Square, the biggest face in the world belonged to Johnny Manziel. Try to say that about any other A&M figure, ever.

Johnny University

James Sullivan: A&M already has its figurehead - the 12th Man

  After just a single semester, public perception of A&M has been entirely redefined. Behind the efforts of Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel, the Aggies fought their way to an 11-2 inaugural record in the Southeastern Conference, silencing critics and transforming A&M’s national image. Full story

Infectious

Mid-year additions a symptom of success

We’re getting greedy in Aggieland. Nothing about the past month has been anything but a side effect of winning. The successive departures of offensive coordinator Kliff Kingsbury, defensive end Damontre Moore, offensive tackle Luke Joeckel, and special teams coordinator Brian Polian were the painful symptoms of a Cotton Bowl thrashing and a stuffed field house trophy case. Coaches leapfrogging to head coaching jobs and juniors skipping out early for the NFL are things that happen to winning teams. They come with the territory. Ask Nick Saban and Alabama how long coaches and players last.

Turner, A&M scorch defending champions Kentucky

Texas A&M, competing in its first conference road matchup of the season, downed the defending national champion Kentucky Wildcats 83-71 Saturday afternoon at Rupp Arena.

Bone elevates A&M to win

No. 20 women's basketball team routs Auburn behind forward's 19 points, 78-56

As students entered town for the start of the spring semester, the Texas A&M women's basketball team showed they were in mid-season form. The Aggies eased to a 78-56 victory over the Auburn Tigers Sunday afternoon at Reed Arena.

Deja Vu

A&M and Oklahoma parallels hard to ignore after Aggies' Cotton Bowl rout of Sooners

41-13. Remember this score well, Aggies, because its symbolism is undeniable. If there was a better way to end A&M’s storybook season, I would be hard-pressed to conceive it. The Aggies drubbed the Oklahoma Sooners into submission Friday night. Johnny Manziel shut down any and all criticism regarding his claim to the Heisman Trophy by slashing through the Sooners’ defense in any form he saw fit. Full story

Final Act

No. 10 A&M sets sights on No. 12 Oklahoma in AT&T Cotton Bowl

After ten wins, a Heisman Memorial trophy and a slew of post-season awards unprecedented in program history, Texas A&M’s season isn’t yet over. Friday at Cowboys Stadium, the No. 10 Aggies will bring in 2013 by finishing a campaign begun in 2012, taking on No. 12 Oklahoma in the AT&T Cotton Bowl.

Cotton Bowl Carnage

Texas A&M rides Heisman winner Johnny Manziel to 41-13 victory

Heisman Trophy winners have a reputation of under-playing in the post-season following their receiving the award, but Johnny Manziel quelled any doubts by breaking open a 14-13 game with 27 unanswered points and the No. 10 Aggies ran away with the 2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl against No. 12 Oklahoma, 41-13.

Column: Heismanziel

Move over Johnny Football. Meet Johnny Heisman.

Seventy-five names, all of them striking: Davey O’Brien, Earl Campbell, Tim Tebow, John David Crow, Charles Woodson, Roger Staubach, Cam Newton, Archie Griffin and now, Johnny Manziel. On Saturday, the most exclusive fraternity in American athletics grew by one, College Station made its mark on Manhattan, and Manziel bulled his way into the pantheon of college football. There’s another Heisman trophy in Aggieland.

Column: Swift Change

Program turnaround one for ages

As I watched this magical 2012 Texas A&M football season unfold, I couldn’t help but recall my first Aggie bowl game several years ago. A&M played Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl and I would witness my first live taste of SEC football. It was men against boys — the Vols were comically bigger, faster and stronger than the helpless players on A&M’s sideline. The Aggies, quite frankly, didn’t stand a chance.

Manziel clinches Heisman Trophy

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel earned his place in history Saturday evening, becoming the first-ever freshman to claim the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Manziel will join John David Crow – winner of the 1957 award – as the lone Aggies in the legendary Heisman brotherhood. Full story

Women's basketball routs LA Tech, 77-26

After Tuesday’s 77-26 win over Louisiana Tech, A&M head coach Gary Blair emptied his pockets, displaying all manner of good luck charms.

Johnny Manziel among finalists in 2012 Heisman race

Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel, alongside Kansas State quarterback Collin Klein and Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te’o, was named one of three finalists Monday for the Heisman Memorial Trophy, an award granted to the most outstanding individual player in college football. Full story

Opinion: The Legend of Johnny Football

Monday's Heisman finalists anoouncement confirms Manziel's place in A&M history, national stage

Not much in the modern realm of college football can be labeled as “outstanding” anymore. Outstanding implies quality beyond greatness. The term insinuates power and depth, molding itself from the very qualities that legends are made of. For decades, this word — outstanding — has stood as the lone qualification of the sport’s most prestigious individual award, the Heisman Memorial Trophy. Full story

Power of one

The impact of the Johnny Football Effect will resonate for years to come

In 2012, Texas A&M saw the revelation that was the beginning of the “Johnny Football” phenomenon, or Johnny Manziel, as he prefers to go by his real name. Throughout the season, the redshirt freshman quarterback has dazzled the crowds in the stadiums and those tuned to their TVs to the point where he now stands as a Heisman Award finalist and potentially the first freshman to win the prestigious award. Full story

A&M bound for Cotton Bowl

A&M and the Big 12 Conference separated a season ago, but the two institutions will meet again — and sooner than many predicted. The No. 9 Aggies will play in the 2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl at Cowboys Stadium on Jan. 4 against former Big 12 foe No. 11 Oklahoma.

Column: One for the books

Against odds, volleyball disproved doubters in first SEC season

On Friday night, the season came to an end for the A&M volleyball team as they fell to No. 3 Texas in the second round of the NCAA tournament.

Men's basketball holds on against UH, 70-59

Playing in their first true game on the road, the Texas A&M men’s basketball team improved their season record to 6-1 with a 70-59 victory against the Houston Cougars at Hofheinz Pavilion.

Meet the press

Manziel has super-human stats, normal persona

For two consecutive afternoons the national sports scene — including ESPN and Sports Illustrated — held its breath in eager anticipation, focusing absolute attention upon the quaint town of College Station, Texas. They wanted an answer to a simple question. Full story

Column: New school, old school

It’s hard not to love the dichotomy of the A&M football team between the new and the old.

Ten-win season sealed with 59-29 blowout

The expectations entering A&M’s inaugural season with the Southeastern Conference were never high. For months, critics from around the country guaranteed failure or, at best, mediocrity for a program matching wits against the premier college football league in the nation.

A&M sweeps weekend

MVP Bone keys wins over Southern, Marquette

The A&M women’s basketball team defeated Southern 88-48 on Friday at the A&M Classic and finished with an 84-64 victory over Marquette on Sunday afternoon.

Forging rivals

Texas in the rearview mirror as A&M continues SEC war path

  Rivalries matter in college football. A&M is no stranger to that. We still sing about the Longhorns every week and I can’t help but wonder what fans of the opposition must be thinking when we do. So far it hasn’t mattered, because when the players and fans have sawed varsity’s horns off, opposing stadiums have already been emptied or shamed into submission by head coach Kevin Sumlin’s bottled lightning of an offense. Full story

Dual threat

Stewart, Porter make their mark on Aggie defense

With “Johnny Football” and Heisman talk ablaze across the country, the overachieving Aggie defense took a back seat in publicity. What often goes unnoticed are the integral contributions of A&M defenders — including two senior linebackers — to what could be A&M’s first 10-win season since 1998. Full story

Different strokes

A&M and Missouri enter SEC with opposite results

Two seasons.
 For only two short seasons, A&M will be obligated to endure a forced Thanksgiving weekend rivalry with Missouri — the same Missouri that skipped into the green pastures of the SEC on the Aggies’ realignment coattails.

Column: All work, some play

Manziel's PAT was mid-season fun

It has been a long and grueling season for the Texas A&M Aggies, who have not had a week off since Hurricane Isaac postponed the season opener against Louisiana Tech. Eleven straight weeks of physical, hard-nosed SEC football.

No. 2 UConn routs A&M

Women's basketball drops third straight, 50-81

A stretch of three non-conference, top-10 matchups to begin the season ended as the No. 16 Aggies fell behind early to No. 2 UConn and never threatened. The Huskies used a 41-22 second half to bury A&M at Reed, 81-50.

A&M beats Missouri, clinches SEC West

3-1 victory at Reed nets volleyball a share of the division title

The Texas A&M volleyball team captured at least a share of the SEC West championship with a victory on Friday night against the Missouri Tigers 3-1 on senior night at Reed Arena.

A&M men's baskettball wins physical game

Aggies win 81-59 over Prarie View A&M

As Texas A&M head coach Billy Kennedy put it, it was an ugly game from beginning to end. Struggling from the field, the Aggies were able to get by Prairie View A&M 81-59 Thursday night at Reed Arena.

A&M falls to No. 9 Penn State, 63-58

Youthful mistakes and missed opportunities were the story of the night for the No. 13 A&M women’s basketball team as the Aggies fell 63-58 to No. 9 Penn State at Reed Arena.

Women's basketball prep for No.8 Penn State

For head coach Gary Blair and the No. 12 Texas Aggies, the opening stretch of the season is a gauntlet. A&M scheduled three Top-10 teams in a row in hopes of jolting itself into the form that brought a Sweet Sixteen banner to Reed Arena last season and a National Championship the season before.

Defining moments

A&M rolls over No. 1 Alabama in 29-24 win

Spencer Nealy stood near the circle of referees after the penalty flag that would seal the A&M win, and he heard what he needed to hear. His fist went to the sky. The Aggie sideline lost its collective mind. The Aggie War Hymn sounded. SEC chants echoed. Full story

Program changer

Alabama upset forshadows future success

Before the beginning of the 2012 A&M football season, so many questions lingered regarding the future of the program and its capacity to compete in the toughest conference in college football. After Saturday night’s win in Alabama, with the Aggie War Hymn echoing in victory throughout historic Bryant-Denny Stadium, those questions were answered. Full story

Aggies roll tide

Aggies take down number one Alabama

Back in August, most critics were down on the Texas A&M Aggies joining the powerful Southeastern Conference, not giving A&M any chance for success this season. Fast forward to November and those critics as many in that nation are left in shock after the No. 15 Aggies shocked the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide 29-24 front of 101,821 in Bryant-Denny Stadium.
 

Tuscaloosa Topples

A&M holds on for 29-24 road win over No. 1 Alabama

No. 15 A&M took a 20-0 first quarter lead on the road against No. 1 Alabama and held on down the stretch for a 29-24 win.

Texas A&M beat Stephen F Austin 1-0, advances into second round of NCAA championship

Krishnan Seshadrinathan

The Aggies recorded their 18th win of the season in a 1-0 win over The Ladyjacks in the first round of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Championship held at Ellis Field on Friday. Annie Kunz scored the only goal of the match in the 29th minute to put The Aggies into the next round where they will play the winner of the match between Ohio State and Oakland. Full story

Need for Speed

SEC runner of the year looks to defend championship

After the Texas A&M transition from the Big 12 Conference to the Southeastern Conference, it didn’t take long for cross-country to make its way to the top.

COLUMN: Efficiency model

Fans have a newfound trust in this team, and the numbers show why

A&M throttled Mississippi State Saturday morning — the game was over before I finished breakfast — but there was something wrong. I’ve seen big wins in my time here. Some, though not many, were bigger than Saturday’s road win over the No. 15 Bulldogs. I was thrilled with the win, but I wasn’t beside myself as I was in 2010 after the Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas games. Have I matured since my freshman year? Hardly. So what was the difference? I’ll tell you: Saturday, we expected it.

A&M strikes early and often in 38-13 win at Starkville

The atmosphere surrounding Davis-Wade Stadium was quieter than usual Saturday afternoon. Mississippi State’s football team was more accustomed to the air being filled by the sound of thousands of cowbells.

A&M seizes control

Wins over Alabama and Arkansas net Aggies first place in SEC West

On Sunday afternoon after the match against Arkansas, the tune “Takin' Care of Business” by BTO blared throughout Reed Arena. The A&M volleyball took care of business with a weekend sweep of Alabama and Arkansas. A&M (19-5, 11-4) opened a two game lead for first place ahead of the Razorbacks.

Men's basketball tops Incarnate Word to open season, 97-83

The Texas A&M basketball team opened its season with a 97-83 victory in an exhibition game against the Cardinals of Incarnate Word.

A&M throttles Arkansas-Fort Smith, 102-29

With the number two recruiting class of 2012 in the country, No. 12 Texas A&M women’s basketball team defeated Arkansas Fort-Smith Lions 102-29 in the only exhibition game of the season Thursday. This was an easy win for The Aggies despite the departure of longtime associate head coach Vic Schaefer. Full story

A&M preps for No. 15 Mississippi State

The Texas A&M football team enters this week with a challenging matchup against No. 15 Mississippi State in what will be one of the most evenly matched teams that the No. 16 Aggies will go against all season. For as prolific as the Aggie offense has looked this year, most of those on the coaching staff and the lineup feel that this team has not yet peaked offensively. Full story

A&M Volleyball snaps three game skid, remain tied for first

Aggies defeat LSU 3-1, sweep South Carolina 3-0

After going through a three game losing streak, the Texas A&M volleyball team righted the ship this weekend with wins against LSU and South Carolina as the Aggies remain tied with Arkansas on top of the SEC West standings.

Small Packages

Williams, ground game shine as A&M trounces Auburn

It’s going to be a shame, a true wasted opportunity, if Facebook feeds don’t start blowing up with Johnny Football-themed Halloween costumes. I want to see guys named Johnny dressed up like footballs. I want girls wearing things that say “future Mrs. Football.” Go wild; he’s earned it. He did whatever he wanted to a bad SEC football team on the road, and if that’s not enough reason for a Halloween costume I don’t know what is.

Coaches address turnovers, Auburn at press conference

After a close come-from-ahead loss Saturday to No. 6 LSU, the Texas A&M football team realigned its focus to a downtrodden 1-6 Auburn team — a squad coaches and players warn is more talented than they appear.

Aggies drop matches to Tennessee, Florida

Aggies losing streak now at three

The Texas A&M volleyball team dropped the weekend slate to Tennessee and to 11th ranked Florida, falling to 15-5 overall and 7-4 in SEC play.

A&M falls in hard-hitting affair, 24-19

It wasn’t a lack of effort or shortage of talent; there was no major coaching malfunction or grand refereeing mistake. At the end of the day, however, No. 6 LSU edged the high-octane No. 18 Aggies, 24-19.

Rivalry renews

SEC West clash beckons as bad blood returns to Kyle Field

Texas A&M opens up in the BCS rankings as No. 18 and will take on the No. 6 LSU Tigers at 11 a.m. at Kyle Field.

Hold the line

Highly touted Joeckel will face mightiest test to date

Starting an SEC caliber offensive line requires a quality not many positions in the sport necessitate anymore: experience. The characteristic is a standard among the top lines in the country, one that is shared by Texas A&M.

New kind of throwback

Change in opponents but not passion as A&M and LSU resume historic rivalry

As rumors of A&M’s move to the SEC surfaced, pundits cried bloody murder about the Aggies leaving behind their greatest in-state rivals. Media attacked A&M, blaming the University for trashing tradition and “abandoning” regional rivals Texas Tech, Baylor and Texas.

Program benchmark

LSU game result will show current direction of football team

At the beginning of the football season, expectations around the Aggies were low. There were many questions surrounding this team: how would the Aggies fare in the SEC?

Cadets defeat Roughnecks 5-0 in Fall World Series debut

The Cadets (Maroon), boosted by the performance of senior pitcher Kyle Martin, defeated the Roughnecks (White) 5-0 in the inaugural game of A&M’s Fall World Series scrimmage Wednesday afternoon.

A&M volleyball remains in first despite split

Aggies defeat Arkansas3-2 but fall to Kenucky 3-0

The Texas A&M volleyball team remained on top of the SEC West despite earning a split during the weekend. The Aggies (15-3, 7-2) defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 3-2 Friday evening while losing to the Kentucky Wildcats Sunday afternoon 3-0.

Against the grain

No matter the position, Nealy exemplifies athletic versatility

Fighting the odds has always been Spencer Nealy’s forte, a unique quality uncharacteristic of most college athletes, many of which hope for a future payout in professional ball. The senior defensive tackle has consistently met every challenge with a profound sense of determination and an unyielding amount of pure enthusiasm.

Texas A&M pursues Louisiana Tech in Top 25 match up

When schedules were released prior to the 2012 season, Aggie fans couldn’t have anticipated anything akin to Saturday’s looming matchup pitting the No. 22 Aggies (4-1, 2-1) against the No. 23 Louisiana Tech Bulldogs. But head coach Kevin Sumlin did.

Saving the day

Sophomore goalie keeps team confident

A&M soccer head coach G. Guerrieri has noticed a confidence shift in his team. His team is more ferocious, quicker on the attack. The confidence stems from the trust given to its sophomore goalkeeper Jordan Day, who has allowed only seven goals this season, giving A&M the seventh-best goals-against average in the country.

Texas A&M football presser hones in on Bulldogs

The No. 22 Aggies did just enough Saturday to pull out a 30-27 win in Oxford, Miss., against Ole Miss and climb into the Top-25 rankings for the first time this season. During Tuesday’s press conference, head coach Kevin Sumlin and the Aggies said while the win was worth celebrating, they’ll have to do more in this weekend’s road date against No. 23 Louisiana Tech.

Two up, two down for A&M

The Texas A&M volleyball team made a statement this weekend by sweeping South Carolina and Mississippi State and improving their record to 14-2 and 6-1 in SEC play, retaining sole possession of first place in the SEC West.

Backs to the wall, Aggies steal win

The Aggie offense took the field with 8:35 left in the fourth quarter, down by ten and holding not a sliver of momentum. Following last season’s second half debacles, many Aggie fans would consider a comeback at this juncture to be out of the question.

Alabama blowout eclipsed by tough Florida loss

After an 11-game win streak, the No. 5 Aggie soccer team fell at home 2-1 to the No. 18 Florida Gators on Sunday on the heels of a 5-0 win against Alabama on Friday. Sunday’s loss was the first SEC loss for the Aggies this season, pushing their record to 6-1-1.

Sit, watch, enjoy

After an old army farmer's fight, the Aggie faithful can breathe once more. Rowdy up the gang and get a victory yell going. We have a lot to be excited about.

Soccer knocks out Alabama, 5-0

As the sun began to set in College Station on Friday, yet another SEC soccer matchup took place at Ellis Field between the No. 5 Texas A&M Aggies and the Alabama Crimson Tide. Alabama proved to be no match for the Aggies as they rolled over the Tide 5-0 claiming their tenth shutout of the season.

Turnover Terror

Terrell makes his mark forcing key takeaways

To remember the last truly elite defenses to don the maroon and white, A&M fans have to look back to RC Slocum’s “Wrecking Crew” of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Known rightfully as “Linebacker U” in the same era — with such greats as Aaron Wallace, John Roper and Quintin Coryatt — there was one area of strength often overlooked in Slocum’s stalwart units: defensive backs. Full story

A&M travels to Oxford for first conference road game

The Aggies (3-1, 1-1) believe they broke a barrier last week in a home win over Arkansas, notching their first Southeastern Conference win and proving they can retain a large lead. Moving the ball in the friendly confines of Kyle Field and snatching a win from an SEC opponent on the road are two different games.

Coaches preach consistency, team embarks on SEC road debut

For Texas A&M, their 2012 season has evolved into a year destined for earth-shattering milestones. To cite a recent example, last Saturday’s 58-10 demolishing of Arkansas can be noted as the Aggies’ initial Southeastern Conference victory, not to mention the program’s first win over the Razorbacks since 1991.

A&M boosted into first place, continues undefeated streak

Another weekend brought about another undefeated stand for the Texas A&M soccer team. Despite competing in turbulent weather and hostile environments, A&M pulled off a comeback 2-2 tie at Kentucky before shutting out Mississippi State 2-0, improving to the top record in the conference at 11-1-1 (5-0-1).

Three and out

A&M defense holds the line despite early criticism

For a majority of college football fans, the Southeastern Conference brings to mind two things: physical defenses and national championships. SEC coaches, who have secured the past six national titles, believe there is a correlation between defensive strength and claiming the crystal ball in January.

New season, Moore sacks

Junior end headlines potent Aggie defensive front

The student section of Kyle Field knows of junior defensive lineman Damontre Moore. So do his teammates, the former students on hand and the media behind the press box glass. The nation knows Moore, as his name landed on the preseason watch list for the Ted Hendricks Award, given to the country’s finest defensive end. But in 2012, no one knows Moore the way opposing quarterbacks know him.

Razorbacks, Aggies seek first SEC win

The Texas A&M football team is looking to keep momentum going this weekend as they face off against Southeastern Conference rival Arkansas.

Don't move

Leaving Kyle Field for renovation will have punishing results

If one goal stands paramount for students, former students, local business and Texas A&M leadership above all, it’s renovating Kyle Field the right way. To that I add this: do not allow a single home snap to escape College Station — ever.

Title game venue TBD

The long awaited BCS championship game will make its debut on January 12, 2015 in the new four-team playoff format. The decision for the sites has now been narrowed to six cities with the final decision is expected to be released in the early part of next year.

Out of this world

Star senior points team in right direction

Megan Pendergast is not your ordinary volleyball player. Standing 5 feet 6 inches tall, Megan does not allow her height to dictate her abilities on the court. Her drive and determination go above and beyond. Living and growing up in a city that embraces its space roots — Houston, Texas — Pendergast has NASA in her blood.

Wake me up

October sports offer peak excitement

As you step out, you feel a distinct chill in the air. The leaves all around campus soon begin to change from their lively green to the orange and yellow signifying the arrival of fall.

Manziel-train rolls

Harris makes history, Manziel quashes debate, and Arkansas looms

The South Carolina State Bulldogs weren’t ready. They weren’t fast enough, strong enough or deep enough. The Aggies did to them what was expected of an SEC team. Sumlin and company scored 70 points and the Bulldogs scored 14; that’s all that needs to be said for Saturday’s laugher. It was fun, and it’s over. Giggle one more time over the box score, O Aggie Stat-Nerds, and then toughen up.

Aggies extend shutout streak to seven games

A&M soccer defeats South Carolina and Auburn over the weekend

Another weekend in the books, and the No. 10 Aggie soccer team (10-1, 4-0) shutout streak rolls on, extending to seven games with 2-0 wins over South Carolina on Friday and Auburn on Sunday. The win streak stands at eight games overall.

Volleyball drops a five-set heartbreaker

Aggies fall to 10-2, 2-1 in SEC play after suffering loss to Kentucky

The Texas A&M volleyball team suffered their first SEC loss, snapping their nine game-winning streak by falling to the Kentucky Wildcats Sunday afternoon 3-2.

It's a trap

Aggies must remain focused on next opponent, not future schedule

Coach Sumlin should be anxious as anyone about the state of his team. The same roster has taken the field on two separate occasions and the results were anything but consistent. Sumlin should breath easier this Saturday, not because the problem is solved, but because the next game is against the South Carolina State Bulldogs. It just won’t matter.

Aggie soccer rolling through SEC play

A&M looks for third-consecutive SEC victory

As Texas A&M entered Southeastern Conference play this fall in many of its premier athletic competitions, critics from around the country continued to rile up doubt about whether or not the Aggies belonged in their new home.

A&M to face off against South Carolina State

The Texas A&M football team goes against the South Carolina State Bulldogs in a "tune-up" game.

A&M women's golf team looks forward to the 2013 season

The Lady Aggie Golf season is approaching the start of the 2013 season. As the Aggies look forward to their season, there is optimism from returning standouts, but also a sense unfamiliarity. The Aggies will be venturing into several never before played courses.

A&M-Florida game generates $6.5 million

Third-party marketing analysis reveals valuable game day boost in media exposure

Texas A&M’s inaugural Southeastern Conference opener against the Florida Gators resulted in a $6.5 million boost in media exposure for the University, according to an A&M
press release issued Wednesday.

A&M drubs SMU, 48-3

Aggies roll after first-quarter struggle

A sea of maroon covered Ford Stadium in Dallas as the Texas A&M Aggies beat the SMU Mustangs Saturday afternoon 48-3. It proved to be a defensive matchup early on as there was no score in the game until 8:31 left in the second quarter.

A&M Volleyball open SEC play on good note

Aggies defeat Ole Miss, Auburn over the weekend

The Texas A&M volleyball team continued to roll as their winning streak was extended to nine games after defeating Ole Miss and Auburn as the Aggies opened up SEC play.

A&M, SMU revisit historic rivalry

Aggies look for momentum versus Mustangs in Dallas

The Aggies entered a Kyle Field atmosphere last week ripe with tension and anticipation, nervousness and optimism. The team put on a show offensively in the first half and tightened up defensively in the second, but the visiting Florida Gators stole the day, 20-17.

Blood in the water

Improvements key as A&M attempts to navigate through 2012 schedule

As the Aggies recover from another gut-wrenching second-half loss, watching this new-look football team will be particularly intriguing in week two — especially as greater context of the college football season continues to unfold.

Texas A&M football team looks to SMU

In a matchup many writers, analysts and fans equaled as one of the program’s most colossal in its storied history, the Aggies, run by former University of Houston head coach Kevin Sumlin, fell to the Florida Gators 20-17. The players and coaches rehashed Saturday’s events at a press conference Tuesday while looking ahead to the SMU Mustangs. Full story

Coaches, players talk A&M-Florida matchup at Tuesday press conference

The countdown to kickoff has begun for the highly anticipated game between the 23rd ranked Florida Gators and the Texas A&M Aggies after the weekly press conference was held in the Bright Football Complex Tuesday afternoon.

ESPN College GameDay commercial debuts Monday

Already announcing its arrival in College Station for Saturday’s A&M-Florida game, ESPN College GameDay — the network’s flagship college football program — will be officially debuting its commercial featuring A&M’s Midnight Yell tradition starting Monday. Full story

Aggies thrash Scarlet Knights, 4-1

A constant barrage from start to finish, the No. 17 Aggies throttled No. 16 Rutgers, 4-1, Friday at Ellis Field after A&M’s constant pressure became too much for the Scarlet Knights.

A&M volleyball bests Yale

The Texas A&M volleyball team started the Yale Classic with a 3-1 win over the Bulldogs thanks to a strong game from senior middle senior blocker Stephanie Minnerly, who posted a career high 13 kills and a .500 hitting efficiency.

A&M Memorabilia to help Boys and Girls Club

As A&M’s inaugural SEC season approaches, Nikco Sports – a major sports memorabilia provider – has engaged the University, former students and all interested parties to aid in a fundraiser for Boys and Girls Clubs throughout the state of Texas.

A&M downs UTSA, 2-0

Aggies claim victory in home opener despite sluggish start

In the first home game of the season, the No. 12 Texas A&M soccer team defeated the UTSA Roadrunners 2-0 Saturday. More than 4,000 fans rallied to Ellis Field and, for seven seniors, the game served as their final home opener.

Corbelli claims 500th win

Texas A&M volleyball head coach Laurie Corbelli clinched her 500th career win and her 400th win at Texas A&M as the Aggies opened up the season with a three-set sweep (25-16, 25-15, 25-16) of the Texas State Bobcats in Reed Arena Friday.

New Techfit football uniforms unveiled

Showcase of new Adidas designed uniforms met with positive response

After several days of suspense, Texas A&M revealed the much anticipated Adidas Techfit uniforms at Rudder theatre Thursday to be worn for the Aggies’ debut SEC season.

Brazos Valley Bombers take the field

As the calendar turns from May to June, and baseball season ends for the Texas A&M Aggies, baseball still resonates in the heart of Brazos County as the Brazos Valley Bombers take the field during the summer at American Monumental Bank ballpark.

Aggies make the cut, head to London

Texas A&M student-athletes competing in the Olympic trials are steps away from reaching their goal: making it to London for the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Officially SEC

‘100-year decision’ puts A&M on national stage

And so it begins. Texas A&M University officially joined the Southeastern Conference, the premier athletic conference in the country, effective Sunday — thus closing the University’s latest chapter in its rich, tradition-laden history.

Speculations abound as SEC Media Days wrap up

As Texas A&M enters the so-called ‘Conference of Champions’, the Aggies will realize quickly whether or not they are up to the task for the escalation in competition and increase in athleticism.