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USA Today
5 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Texas A&M basketball star named DRNBL Rookie of the Year
Professional basketball can take you many places. While several former Texas A&M players are working their way through summer league, Andersson Garcia chose to head back home to play in the Dominican Republic Basketball League. A month ago, Garcia was turning heads, averaging a double-double with 15.7 points and 11 rebounds per game, leading the Rookie of the Year race. Though his numbers dipped slightly, he maintained the top spot and was officially named the DRNBL Rookie of the Year. His final stat line: 13.7 PPG, 9.9 RPG, 5.9 APG, and 1.3 SPG with the Marineros de Puerto Plata. Nicknamed the 'Dominican Dennis Rodman,' Garcia became known for relentless rebounding and tenacious defense during his time at Texas A&M. He was a fan favorite and etched his name into the program's record books with several notable achievements: Below is the official announcement of his accomplishment. 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
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
How to watch 2026 5-star defensive lineman's commitment on Thursday
Texas A&M, Texas, LSU, and Miami are all vying for a shot at signing 2026 five-star defensive lineman Lamar Brown, who, on paper, is the most talented defensive prospect in several cycles. Playing in LSU's backyard, the Tigers have a great shot at keeping the elite prospect in-state, but after seven visits to College Station, the Aggies remain in play. Texas and Miami are technically finalists, but I don't see either program as a serious contender. According to several sources, Texas A&M and LSU are essentially tied heading into Thursday afternoon, as Brown's announcement now has an official time and place and will be nationally televised. Advertisement Thanks to recruiting insider Billy Tucker, it was revealed that all four fan bases can tune in to ESPN2 at 12:15 p.m. CT on Thursday to watch Brown make one of the most significant choices of the summer. Again, this is a coin flip, and anyone who says otherwise is simply guessing. For Brown, both Texas A&M and LSU can develop him to his full potential as a likely future first-round NFL Draft pick, but based on the Aggies' history in the trenches, combined with defensive line coaches Sean Spencer and Tony Jerod-Eddie, A&M's track record of seconding defensive linemen to the league is nearly unmatched. Brown is the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2026 class per ESPN 300, and would be the highest ranked defensive line prospect to commit to the Aggies since current junior DL DJ Hicks in the 2023 recruiting class. Advertisement 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: Time, channel information for 2026 5-star DL Lamar Brown's commitment
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
LSU football five-star Lamar Brown responds to rumors saying he's a flip candidate
LSU commit Lamar Brown made a post on social media to let fans know where he stands on his recruitment. "I'm locked in man ain't none of that 'it ain't over til the ink dry' everybody had their chance I'm just blessed to be able call LSU home if you not with us then you TIGER BAIT!!!" Brown wrote. Advertisement Brown announced his commitment to the Tigers Thursday on ESPN's Sports Center from University Lab High School's gym. Surrounded by family, teammates, and community members, Brown put the purple and gold hat on to signal his decision while showcasing a gold LSU baseball jersey. The race came down to LSU and Texas A&M. Brown's decision remained a mystery until Thursday but his post on social media makes it known that he isn't considering pitches from the Aggies or any other school heading into his senior year of high school football. ESPN ranks Brown as the top recruit in the country. The five-star defensive tackle possesses the talent to play on both sides of the football, but signaled his intention to play defense throughout his recruitment. Advertisement This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: LSU five-star Lamar Brown reacts to rumors that he might flip
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Business
- USA Today
Beef prices at all-time high: Why summer grilling costs a lot more this year
Supply constraints and high demand have driven up beef prices. Experts warn that it could take years to rein prices back in. This year's Labor Day barbecue won't be cheap. Supply constraints and high demand have driven up the cost of beef, with 100% ground beef prices in June surpassing $6 per pound for the first time since data collection started in the 1980s, according to the Labor Department. While costs may dip slightly once grilling season ends, experts say significant price relief could be years away. 'If we're thinking about seeing prices lower than we saw last year or going back to prices 5 or 6 years ago, that's not very likely,' said David Anderson, a professor and extension economist for livestock and food product marketing at Texas A&M. 'But I do think there is a chance for some relief from this (summer) spike in prices.' Why are beef prices higher? A variety of factors have crunched the nation's cattle supply over the years, including recent drought conditions that raised the cost of cattle feed and pushed ranchers to send more cows to slaughter. The national beef cow herd is at its lowest point since 1961, according to a January report from the United States Department of Agriculture. The USDA in May also halted live cattle imports from Mexico due to the spread of New World Screwworm, further limiting the U.S.'s supply and fueling price increases. The fly's parasitic larvae can cause "serious, often deadly" damage to animals, according to the USDA. Despite rising prices, there's still plenty of demand for beef. The USDA estimates consumption this year will be up slightly from 2024. The U.S. has increasingly turned to imports to meet that demand, especially for lean beef trimmings used in ground beef. Roughly 20% to 30% of ground beef is brought in from countries like Australia and Brazil, according to the Iowa Farm Bureau. Tariff threats from the Trump administration could drive up prices even further. Brazil, for instance, is facing a 50% tariff starting Aug. 1. Currently, Brazilian beef is subject to a 10% to 36.4% tariff, depending on the size of the import, according to Reuters. "It adds a lot of uncertainty to the market,' Anderson said of looming tariffs. When will beef prices drop? Lower demand tends to spur lower prices, which means shoppers may find some modest relief once the weather cools. 'Typically after midyear, beef prices tend to decline,' Anderson said, adding shoppers are more likely to swap steaks for cheaper roasts later in the year. 'Seasonally, I think there's a chance we see lower prices than where we have been in the last few weeks.' Still, Anderson said prices are unlikely to drop back to the $3 to $5 range shoppers paid in recent years. Part of that is because it will take time for ranchers to build up their herds. If a rancher decides to keep a calf born this spring, for instance, they will need to wait years before it's big enough to send to market, Anderson said. 'That takes us to 2029 for increasing beef production,' he said. 'It's just biology and time.' The timing also hinges on continued demand for beef, according to Michael Swanson, chief agricultural economist at the Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute. Higher beef prices are giving ranchers money to build up their herds; if demand wanes and cattle prices drop, recovery could take longer. Already, cattle farmers and ranchers face "razor thin profit margins,' according to a May report from American Farm Bureau Federation economist Bernt Nelson. 'It's a very, very nervous supply chain right now because of the record amount of money they have on the table doing what they do,' Swanson said. U.S. food prices: How much more will you spend at the supermarket in 2025? How to save money on beef Swanson's advice for shoppers looking to save money? Be open to different cuts of meat. According to June figures from the Labor Department: 'Everybody likes to buy filet mignon, but there are plenty of cuts that you can get a better value for your money,' Swanson said. 'There are cuts that some people don't want that have delicious flavor if you're willing to cook them slow.'
USA Today
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Former Texas A&M HC Jimbo Fisher has a new job in college football media
Former Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher, who, after six seasons, was dismissed before the end of the 2023 campaign, just hours after the Aggies' blowout win over Mississippi State at home. While many, including myself, were shocked by the timing of his firing, the fan base had grown tired of average results, including just two nine-win finishes, which had not been accomplished since the 2020 campaign. However, nothing compares to the massive $77.5 million buyout that Texas A&M's Athletic Program will be tied to for the next six years, already paying out a large portion since he departed College Station. Fisher has, for the most part, stayed out of the media limelight, but for those who only think of him as the former Aggie head coach, Fisher's eight years leading Florida State included one of the greatest college football seasons after the Seminoles finished 14-0 with a 34-31 National Championship win over Auburn. Fisher's ACC background and ability to discuss the game on camera led to the news that the West Virginia native has been hired as an analyst with the ACC Network and will join the ACC Huddle program throughout the 2025 college football season. In a statement provided by On3, Fisher is "excited" to be close to the game again after his two-year absence. 'I'm looking forward to joining ACC Network and the Huddle team this season,' Fisher stated. 'I've always had tremendous respect for this conference, and I'm looking forward to breaking down the action each week with such a talented group.' Fisher will join an ACC Huddle cast made up of Eddie Royal and Eric Mac Lain, along with the show's host, Taylor Tannenbaum. The show will travel to cover LSU vs. Clemson on Saturday, August 30. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
