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6 takeaways from 2022 Maroon & White Game

6 takeaways from 2022 Maroon & White Game

By Kay Naegeli @KayNaegeli and April 10, 2022

It is the time of year when fanbases start to see new starters take the reigns, and programs begin to mold into what they will become the next season. Every college football program hosts a spring scrimmage...

Sophomore QB Haynes King (13) throws the ball in Kyle Field on April 9, 2022.

Commentary: Are we overthinking A&M’s quarterback battle?

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22 April 10, 2022

On Saturday, April 9, Texas A&M football hosted its annual Maroon & White spring game, an open-to-public scrimmage held at Kyle Field, decked out with referees and a full game clock. Heading into...

Commentary: Tangible value of print

By Jordan Epp @j_epp22 February 17, 2022

When you walk into my apartment, you won’t see much decoration. I lack the creative eye — and desire — to adorn my walls with mementos and ornaments. I only have a few keepsakes I brought...

A&M will compete for its fourth straight bowl win on New Year's Eve.

Commentary: Left in the dust

Jordan Epp @j_epp22 December 5, 2021

“I’m not going to be the next head coach at LSU. Next question.” With a head coaching opportunity present in Baton Rouge, La., Lincoln Riley, coach of the Oklahoma Sooners, told reporters...

Redshirt sophomore QB Zach Calzada (10) throws the ball during the Aggies' game against LSU at Tiger Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.

Commentary: Grading Aggies’ performances in A&M-LSU

The semester’s end is approaching, and with it comes something terrifying to all Aggies: grades.But because they are student-athletes (note which word comes first), the members of the Texas A&M...

Junior WR Jalen Preston (5) in the end zone after scoring a touchdown in the 4th quarter in the game against LSU on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2021.

Commentary: Every second counts

By Michaela Rush @Michaela4Batt November 28, 2021

From the high of a ball flying through the goal post at the last second, to the low of mere three-point loss following powerful second-half play, Texas A&M football ended its regular season in underwhelming...

Junior guard and Virginia Tech transfer, Tyrece Radford beats Kingsville guard C.J. Smith to the ball early in the first half.

Commentary: A&M basketball could be in for long season

Casey Stavenhagen @CStavenhagen November 3, 2021

Midway through the second half of A&M men’s basketball’s season-opening exhibition, coach Buzz Williams took his glasses off to clean them on his shirt. Maybe he was unsure if the team...

Sports Editor Ryan Faulkner discusses why the NCAA should implement two bye weeks into football schedules.

No rest for the weary

By Ryan Faulkner @ryanfaulk03 October 27, 2021

I watched the first college football game of the 2021 season from my couch on Saturday, Aug. 28. I’ll do the same for the last game of the regular season, scheduled for the Dec. 11 matchup between...

Calzada Mental Health

It’s time to support Calzada

Though the 12th Man seemingly cares about mental health, their treatment of Zach Calzada hasn’t demonstrated it. Since being thrown onto the field in the first few minutes against Colorado on Saturday,...

The student section at Kyle Field just before kickoff during the Saturday, Oct. 1 game against Mississippi State. 

We need accountability

By Ryan Faulkner @ryanfaulk03 October 3, 2021

Here’s the deal: I’ve spent plenty of time and print space critiquing Texas A&M football this season. But the mark has come for the maroon and white’s fans in the stands to start...

The bird moments before crossing in to the end zone during the Mississippi State game on Oct. 2.

A&M’s defense is not taking flight

In the second quarter against Mississippi State, the crowd erupted in applause. The cheering was not in response to any football taking place whatsoever. The “whoops!” were, in fact, a result...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback, Zach Calzada looks down the field for an open receiver. 

A&M football’s offensive woes are more than just Zach Calzada

By Casey Stavenhagen @CStavenhagen September 30, 2021

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada has been a scapegoat for the Aggies after crumbling against Arkansas. Calzada is certainly not without blame as his statistics place him near the bottom of the SEC’s...

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