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USA Today
6 days ago
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- USA Today
Texas A&M star freshman OF announces his return for the 2026 baseball season
Texas A&M star freshman OF announces his return for the 2026 baseball season 'I'm not going anywhere. I'm coming back. I want to be at Texas A&M and play for Coach Earley.' — Terrence Kiel II — Ryan Brauninger (@R_Brauninger) May 30, 2025 With the news that Texas A&M Athletic Director Trev Alberts will retain head baseball coach Michael Earley heading into the 2026 season, two players have announced their return, starting with sophomore third baseman Gavin Grahovac, who missed all but six games last season due to his season-ending injury. Just minutes after Grahovac told TexAgs analyst Ryan Brauninger that he will return next season in full health, ready to re-establish himself as one of the faces of the program, standout freshman outfielder Terrence Kiel Jr., son of the late Texas A&M star safety Terrence Kiel, also spoke to Brauninger, and was excited to announce that he will also return next season. 'I'm not going anywhere. I'm coming back. I want to be at Texas A&M and play for Coach Earley.' Both these returns are unsurprising given the roster's dedication to Michael Earley, which was vocalized by junior outfielder Jace LaViolette, who, after the SEC Tournament Quarterfinals loss to LSU, stated "I'd die for him and it's not only me" about Earley's uncertain future with the program just once week ago. While LaViolette, who played against the Tigers with a broken hand, will likely declare for the 2025 MLB Draft, there is still a possibility that he could return for a final season in College Station, but that dream is improbable. For Kiel, his 2025 freshman season was one to remember and is likely just the start of a memorable Aggie career after hitting .294 with 59 hits, 26 RBI, two home runs, and 12 steals on the year. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
13-05-2025
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- USA Today
'Who wouldn't want to play there?' Dennis Dodd discusses Texas A&M's future with TexAgs
'Who wouldn't want to play there?' Dennis Dodd discusses Texas A&M's future with TexAgs One of college football's most respected analysts, former CBS sports' Dennis Dodd recently retired and sat down with TexAgs to not just discuss his lengthy and fascinating coverage career, but also provide some insight regarding Texas A&M's football future under head coach Mike Elko, who is entering his second season at the helm. This offseason, Texas A&M has not been in the national spotlight, which is a very positive development for a program needing less widespread attention to fix its issues in-house. After the spring football season, including the annual Maroon & White spring game, starting quarterback Marcel Reed, his new receiving corps, and the defenses' deep edge rotation all made plays during a relatively tame scrimmage. So far, the Aggies are still considered a Top 25 team entering the 2025 campaign, but due to their tough schedule, including road tests against Notre Dame, Missouri, Arkansas, LSU, and of course, the season finale vs. Texas in Austin. Still, the keys to winning on the road are solid quarterback play combined with blocking up front and a consistent running game, two areas of strength for the Aggies, while Reed's improved play in the pocket remains to be seen. Dodd, during his TexAgs interview, has the same questions as the Aggies, especially the "long term" progress under Mike Elko, which needs to begin showing substantial progress in Year 2. "For Texas A&M, you have to play the same team in year two, but flip the venue. That was tough last year. You have to go to Notre Dame. You have to go to Missouri. A&M has a good recruiting class. You have Texas there, though. They are in the SEC now. I think Mike Elko has laid a good foundation. It remains to be seen what long-term progress will be made. Everything is on the table. The potential in the SEC is unlimited." Every team that recruits at a high level, especially hitting every region of the country, has a chance to build an elite program, so it's more than fair to say that Texas A&M is on the right track. Dodd's experience covering the last two decades of Aggie football led to an interesting observation regarding the program's mass appeal. "I was there for the Johnny Manziel stuff and the game in 1998. I should put that on my list. Kansas State was up, and we know how it ended with A&M winning in overtime. They can't seem to get over thre hump. Some of it was a selection of coaches. Some of it was Heisman trophy winners leaving, like Kyler Murray. Some of it is their recruiting not measuring up. Part of it is chasing Texas, which they will continue to do forever. It's hard to put your finger on. It's hard to blame anybody when you have the best of everything there. There is no reason A&M should not be a contender for a national championship every year. Step on that campus. Who wouldn't want to play there?" Again, results are results, and Texas A&M has not won a conference championship since 1998 or achieved more than nine wins since the 2020 campaign. After finishing 1-4 with an 8-5 overall record last season, Elko went out and hired defensive assistant Lyle Hemphill, and combined with the transfer portal additions, and 10th-ranked 2025 signing class, the Aggies are set up for success this season, but until we see the results, any preseason "hype" is pointless. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
USA Today
30-03-2025
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- USA Today
'Man, this kid is special' Kellen Mond praises Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed
'Man, this kid is special' Kellen Mond praises Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed Texas A&M has been in quarterback purgatory since Kellen Mond left for the draft after the 2020 season. From 2021 to 2024, there have been six different starting quarterbacks, but after a promising season, the future looks bright for Marcel Reed. In a recent interview with TexAgs, Mond took some time to praise Reed and give his thoughts on what can help make in successful in the upcoming season. " Marcel is extremely talented."......"I think him being extremely mature even though you're not the starter he was ready for that moment."..."this kid is special" "I've seen a lot of the training videos he's done so I think he's become stronger improved as a passer um from a technicality standpoint so I think a lot of it more maybe lesson Marcel but more on the offensive coordinator and some of those offensive coaches figuring out how they can succeed with the weapons they have and also succeed with Marcel at quarterback " Mond took some heat while he was the starting quarterback at A&M, but he guided the team to a No. 4 ranking, just missing out on the College Football Playoffs. After entering the draft, he was selected in the third round by the Minnesota Vikings. He then bounced about the league for a few seasons before landing with the San Antonio Brahmas of the UFL. "Whether UFL or NFL, certain things may not work out, but you know I'm blessed to be in the position" We wish Mond luck in the USL, and you can find the full interview in the post below. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Jarrett Johnson on X: @whosnextsports1.
Yahoo
20-02-2025
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- Yahoo
Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed urges Aggie fans attend basketball, baseball games this weekend
Texas A&M starting quarterback Marcel Reed entered the spotlight during the 2024 season. His journey from backup to starter was filled with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. The Aggies started 7-1 and 5-0 in SEC play before finishing 1-4 with consecutive losses to Texas and USC in the Las Vegas Bowl. Reed's dual-threat ability jumps off the page, while his pocket presence and passing skill set are still in progress. However, the former four-star prospect finished the 2024 campaign with 1,864 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, and six interceptions while gaining 547 yards and seven touchdowns on the ground. Reed has worked on and off campus this offseason to improve his downfield vision and add more bulk to his frame. Outside of his on-field play, Reed possesses the leadership skills to become a vocal leader in the locker room in 2025, as former starting quarterback Conner Weigman is now with the Houston Cougars after transferring this offseason. Reed has embraced Texas A&M Athletics on campus, especially during Basketball, Baseball, and Softball seasons. On Wednesday, Reed partnered with TexAgs and released a short 15-second video urging Aggie students, fans, and alumni to come out and support all three teams this weekend, including Texas A&M basketball's early home showdown vs. No. 6 Tennessee on Saturday morning. .@Marcel10Reed 🤝 @aggiembk & @AggieBaseball — TexAgs (@TexAgs) February 19, 2025 Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty. This article originally appeared on Aggies Wire: Texas A&M QB Marcel Reed urges fans to supports fellow Aggie teams
