2007 TEXAS A&M FOOTBALL

What’s (0-0, 0-0 vs. BSC) (0-0, 0-0 vs. BIG 12) INSIDE MONTANA ST. TEXAS A&M VS. Thunder & Lightning BOBCATS AGGIES The Aggies’ Thunder & Light- ASSOCIATED PRESS...... N/A ASSOCIATED PRESS...... NO. 25 ning duo of and USA TODAY ...... N/A USA TODAY ...... NO. 25 are one of four run- ning back tandems that ranked among the top 100 rushers nationally in ‘06. Date Opponent Result/Time Date Opponent Result/Time 09/01 at Texas A&M ...... 6:00 PM 09/01 Montana State...... 6:00 PM Band of Brothers 09/15 Dixie State ...... 2:05 PM 09/08 Fresno State (FSN)...... 2:30 PM Four of the Aggies’ five projected 09/22 • at Weber State ...... 7:05 PM 09/15 Louisiana-Monroe...... 6:00 PM offensive line starters were members of 09/29 • Idaho State ...... 2:05 PM 09/20 at Miami (Fla.) (ESPN)...... 6:45 PM Coach Fran’s initial signing class. 10/06 Southern Utah ...... 2:35 PM 09/29 • Baylor...... 6:00 PM 10/13 • at Eastern Washington ...... 4:05 PM 10/06 • Oklahoma State...... 1:00 PM DO-IT-ALL QBS Stephen McGee was one of just four 10/20 • Sacramento State ...... 2:05 PM 10/13 • at Texas Tech...... 6:00 PM 2,000/500 in the nation, 10/27 • at Northern Colorado ...... 1:00 PM 10/20 • at Nebraska...... TBA and all four of those signal-callers return in 2007. 11/03 • Northern Arizona ...... 1:00 PM 10/27 • Kansas...... 1:00 PM 11/10 • at Portland State ...... 3:30 PM 11/03 • at Oklahoma...... TBA TURNOVER ADVANTAGE 11/17 • Montana ...... 1:35 PM 11/10 • at Missouri...... TBA During the era 11/23 • Texas (ABC)...... 2:30 PM at Texas A&M, the Aggies are 18-3 All times are central and subject to change in games with a turnover margin game day advantage. In games with an even or minus turnover margin, the Aggies are 7-20. INFORMATION Off-season Warriors Montana State BOBCATS (0-0, 0-0 vs. Big Sky Conf.) Howard Morrow at Texas A&M AGGIES (0-0, 0-0 vs. Big 12 Conf.) and linebacker Matt Featherston were the football winners of the 2007 Kickoff ­— 6 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007 “Off-Season Warrior” competition Site (capacity) ­— (82,600 capacity), College Station, Texas implemented by A&M director of perfor- mance nutrition Amy Bragg. Radio Information ­— The game will be broadcast regionally by the 40-plus station Texas A&M Radio Net- work. For a complete list of stations, go to: AggieAthletics.com. Calling the game on the A&M Radio Network are Dave South (play-by-play in his 22nd season), former A&M All-America and NFL All-Pro defensive back Dave Geritol Gang Elmendorf (commentary) and former Texas A&M SID and local radio personality Tom Turbiville (sideline). Each Coach Fran and Gary broadcast begins one hour before kickoff. A&M’s broadcast of the game may also be heard on Sirius satellite Darnell have started calling the radio on channel 130. linebacker tandem of Mark Dodge, 26, and Misi Tupe, 25, the “Geritol TV Information ­— The game will not be televised. Gang”. GAME information ­— It will be the first-ever meeting between Texas A&M and Montana State … Under Dennis Franchione, the Aggies are 2-2 in season openers and 4-0 in home openers … In 24 previous season openers, Franchione’s team have compiled a 16-7-1 record … The Aggies have won 20-straight home-openers dating back to a 17-3 decision to LSU in 1987. Aggie story lines • Other Aggie bloodlines include: Chris Har- rington (Uncle Dave Elmendorf was an • Big back Jorvorskie Lane credits the reading All-American in 1970 and currently serves as FLYOV E R I N F O program READ180 and the analyst for Aggies’ radio network); Jer- he flyover for the A&M-MSU game will be teacher Betty Lewing for his academic rod Johnson (father Larry Johnson was a Tperformed by the “Ace in the Hole” 111th success in high school and subsequent im- wide receiver/defensive back for the Aggies); Fighter Squadron from Ellington Field, Texas Air provement on his SAT score. The SAT score Nick LaMantia (brother Michael was a walkon National Guard. The 111th Fighter Squadron has improvement allowed him to utilize his schol- linebacker in the early 2000’s); Earvin Taylor recently completed another combat tour of duty at arship to Texas A&M and become one of the (brother Jamaar grabbed 108 catches from Balad Air Base, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi nation’s most feared short-yardage backs. After 2001-03). Freedom. While in Iraq, they flew over 450 combat Lane scored a school-record 19 • Offensive center Kevin Matthews’ father, last season, Lewing attended the Pacific Life missions searching out and destroying Al Qaeda Bruce, was inducted into the NFL Hall of Holiday Bowl as his guest. and insurgent strongholds in the world’s greatest Fame last summer. Matthews was a 14-time fighter aircraft, the mighty F-16 Viper. The flight • Most people can’t envision the 268-pound Pro Bowl selection as an offensive lineman for lead of Tex 1 is Lt. Col. Mike “Smitty” Smith ‘89 Lane as ever being small, but he was actually the Oilers and Tennessee Titans. from Marlin, Texas and Tex 2 is Capt. Courtney born premature and weighed just four pounds • Coach Fran’s son, Brad Franchione, is the “Blade” Sartain ‘97 from Port Arthur, Texas. at birth. The J-Train’s grandmother says she head coach at Blinn College, which is located could hold him in one hand. in nearby Brenham, Texas. Last season, Brad • Coach Fran and defensive coordinator Gary Franchione’s Buccaneers won the NJCAA DO-IT-ALL QBS Darnell have started calling the linebacker Championship and he was named NJCAA Stephen McGee was one of just four 2,000/500 tandem of Mark Dodge, 26, and Misi Tupe, 25, Coach of the Year. the “Geritol Gang”. The tandem’s combined quarterbacks in the nation, and all four of those signal-callers return in 2007. 51 years of age make them the oldest pair of Roster updates starting linebackers in the nation. Dodge served N ation ’ S 2 , 0 0 0 / 5 0 0 QB s in the military before enrolling in college, while • Nick LaMantia, the Aggies’ main 12th Man in Player, School Passing Rushing 2006, is seeing action at fullback this fall. Tupe served a Mormon mission before arriving Stephen McGee, Texas A&M...... 2,295...... 666 in Aggieland. • Former linebacker Jodie Richardson also Matt Grothe, South Florida...... 2,576...... 622 • Speaking of Geritol, noted geriatric linebacker made the move to fullback during the 2006 Chris Nickson, Vanderbilt...... 2,085...... 694 Mike Flynt served as Texas A&M’s head season and is listed as Chris Alexander’s Bobby Reid, Oklahoma State...... 2,266...... 500 strength coach in 1979-80. At the age of 59, backup. Flynt has made the football roster at Sul Ross • David Tufuga, a defensive lineman from West Total University in Alpine, Texas. Jordan, Utah, was a late addition to the Aggies’ quarterbac k s • Four of the Aggies’ five projected offensive line 2007 signing class. Tufuga transferred from Three of Texas A&M’s four top season total starters — , Kirk Elder, Corey Snow College in Utah. offense outputs have been produced by quar- Clark and Chris Yoder — were members of • Jordan Pugh, a backup cornerback in 2006, terbacks during the Dennis Franchione era, Coach Fran’s initial signing class. The foursome shifted to the “Whip” during the spring and is including Stephen McGee’s 2,961-yard effort in has combined to start 95 career games. listed as the starter going into the 2007 sea- 2006. McGee’s output ranked No. 2 in school • Forty-five of the Aggies’ 64 multi-year scholar- son. history behind only Reggie McNeal’s 2004 total ship players had the benefit of a redshirt season • Johnathan Batson,who was a safety in 2006, of 3,509 yards. (69 percent). Every scholarship offensive and is battling for playing time at cornerback this B U I L D I N G Q uarterbac k s defensive lineman redshirted. season. (A&M’s Top Single Season Total Offense Leaders ) • The Aggies’ safeties coach, Bill Clay, is enter- • Chris Smith moved from defensive end to de- Rk Player, Year Yards ing his 40th season as a football coach. Clay’s fensive tackle during the spring and is pushing 1. Reggie McNeal, 2004...... 3,509 first coaching job was at Ganby High School in for playing time at the position this fall. 2. Stephen McGee, 2006...... 2,961 Norfolk, Va., in 1965. • True freshman Billy Chavis has used his 6- 3. , 2000...... 2,667 • Stephen McGee, a junior in foot-5, 226-pound frame to turn heads at weak 4. Reggie McNeal, 2005...... 2,627 football eligibility, graduated with a degree in safety during fall camp. 5. Dustin Long, 2002...... 2,522 marketing earlier this summer -- just three and Bold Caps — Fran era quarterbacks one-half years after arriving on campus as an early enrollee in January 2004. T h U N D E R & L ig h tning concentrating • McGee and Joey Thomas were two Texas A&M was one of seven schools with a t h eir efforts pair of running backs ranked among the NCAA’s of 14 current or past Aggie gridders to receive Tight end Martellus Bennett and quar- top 100 rushers in 2006. Four of those running their diplomas at the August commencement terback both gave up Aggie back duos return to action in 2007. The Aggies’ ceremonies. Other notables receiving their basketball last spring, so they could concentrate Thunder & Lightning duo of Jorvorskie Lane sheepskins were 2006 seniors Alex Kotzur, on football. and Mike Goodson ranked No. 95 and No. 69 Brandon Leone, Layne Neumann, J Pond, Bennett, one of the favorites for the John nationally, respectively, last season. and Blake Steadman. Mackey Tight End Award, played in four bas- • Wide receiver Howard Morrow and line- NCAA’ S T O P R E T U R N I N G RB D U O S ketball games last season, while Johnson backer Matt Featherston were the football saw action in three contests. As a freshman Player School ‘06 Yards / rk tD winners of the 2007 “Off-Season Warrior” in 2005-06, Bennett was the first Aggie to let- competition implemented by A&M director of Mike Goodson Texas A&M 847 / #69 4 ter in football and basketball since Billy Bob Jorvorskie Lane Texas A&M 725 / #95 19 performance nutrition Amy Bragg. Morrow Barnett in 1969. added seven pounds of muscle while dropping Darren McFadden Arkansas 1,647 / #10 14 While two dual-sport athletes decided to con- 6.8 percent of body fat. Featherston shaved 15 Felix Jones Arkansas 1,168 / #34 6 centrate on one sport, the Aggie football team pounds of body fat while adding eight pounds James Davis Clemson 1,187 / #28 17 added a dual-sport athlete in Justin McQueen, of muscle. C.J. Spiller Clemson 938 / #52 10 who ran the 200 and 400 for Pat Henry’s Aggie • There are a pair of brother tandems on the track team last spring. McQueen was the Class Lance Ball Maryland 815 / #79 8 4A state runner-up in the 400 as a senior at 2007 roster: Michael and Martellus Ben- Keon Lattimore Maryland 743 / #93 3 nett (Alief, Texas) and Jamie and Terrence Dayton High School. McCoy (Midland, Texas).  2 0 0 6 T rends • Running back Jorvorskie Lane led the Big T I M E M A N A G E M E N T S k ills • The Aggies’ average score in conference play 12 in scoring and touchdowns with 114 and 19, Opponent TOP A&M / Opp. Margin in 2006 was 24.1 - 21.8 in favor of A&M. A&M respectively. The Citadel...... 29:24 / 30:36...... -1:12 outscored the opposition by just 19 points (193- • Lane’s 19 rushing touchdowns matched the UL-Lafayette...... 30:23 / 29:37...... +0:46 Army...... 29:30 / 30:30...... -1:00 174). Seven of the eight Big 12 games were second-oldest record in the Aggie record book La. Tech...... 33:39 / 26:21...... +7:18 decided by a or less. (19 rushing TDs by in 1927). Texas Tech...... 37:18 / 22:42...... +14:36 • Three of eight conference games were decided • Mike Goodson was the Big 12’s top fresh- at Kansas...... 33:16 / 26:44...... +6:32 by a single point. man rusher with 847 yards on 127 carries. Missouri...... 41:30 / 18:30...... +23:00 • In conference play, the Aggies ran an average Goodson’s 6.7 average led the Big 12 at Okla. State...... 35:22 / 24:38...... +10:44 of 67.9 plays per game, while the opponents among all runners. at Baylor...... 36:52 / 23:08...... +13:44 ran an average of 57.9 plays. • Goodson’s 847 rushing yards were the third- Oklahoma...... 31:24 / 28:36...... +2:48 Nebraska...... 27:08 / 32:52...... -5:44 • The Aggies scored a Big 12-best 25 rushing most by an A&M freshman behind Greg Hill (1,216 in 1991) and Courtney Lewis (1,024 at Texas...... 35:58 / 24:02...... +11:56 touchdowns in the red zone. Cal (Holiday)...... 34:55 / 25:05...... +9:50 in 2003). • The Aggies were one of just five teams nation- Total...... 33:35 / 26:24...... +7:10 ally to post an undefeated road record during the regular season. TURNOVER ADVANTAGE COUNT ON T H E J-TRAIN • The Aggies led the nation in time of possession During the Dennis Franchione era at Texas with an average of 33 minutes, 35 seconds per A&M, the Aggies are 18-3 in games with a When the game is on the line, Jorvorskie game in 2006. turnover margin advantage. In games with an Lane has proven that he can be counted on to • The offense converted 50.3 percent of its third- even or minus turnover margin, the Aggies get the tough yard. down tries, which led the are 7-20. The “J-Train” produced either a first down or and ranked No. 4 nationally. a touchdown 26 times on 29 carries on third or G A M E S W I T h T urnover • The Aggies’ offensive front allowed just 1.46 A dvantage , F R A N E ra fourth down in 2006. In all, Lane pounded his way to 43 first downs quarterback sacks per game (19 in 13 games), Opponent Year Turn Take +/- Result which tied for No. 24 nationally and No. 3 in the and 19 touchdowns on his 166 carries in 2006. Baylor 2003 -2 +4 +2 W, 73-10 His 19 rushing touchdowns matched A&M’s Big 12. Kansas 2003 -1 +3 +2 W, 45-33 second oldest school record — Joel Hunt’s 19 • A&M lost just 13 turnovers in 2006, which Wyoming 2004 0 +3 +3 W, 31- 0 rushing TDs in 1927. ranked in a tie for No. 2 in the nation and led Clemson 2004 0 +4 +4 W, 27- 6 “ $ M O N E Y P lays ” F O R L A N E T rain the Big 12 Conference. Kansas St. 2004 -1 +4 +3 W, 42-30 Situation 1st Down TD $ Attempts • A&M’s 13 turnovers (9 fumbles, 4 ) at Iowa St. 2004 0 +2 +2 W, 34- 3 tied the school record for fewest in a season at Oklahoma St. 2004 0 +2 +2 W, 36-20 1st down rush 13 6 19 97 2nd down rush 9 6 14 40 that was originally set by the 2004 Aggies. Colorado 2004 0 +2 +2 W, 29-26 (ot) Texas Tech 2004 0 +3 +3 W, 32-25 (ot) 3rd down rush 18 7 23 25 • The Aggies tied for the NCAA lead with just four 4th down rush 3 0 3 4 passes intercepted in 330 attempts. A&M tied SMU 2005 -1 +4 +3 W, 66- 8 Total 43 19 59 166 Texas State 2005 -2 +3 +1 W, 44-31 with Air Force and Navy, who combined for 258 $ — “Money Plays” are defined as plays resulting in a first down or a touchdown pass attempts. Oklahoma State 2005 -2 +7 +5 W, 62-23 Kansas State 2005 -1 +3 +2 W, 30-28 • The Aggies tied for the Big 12 lead in turnover  R D DOWN at Oklahoma 2005 -1 +3 +2 L, 30-36 margin with plus-0.69 per game in 2006. TURNAROUND La.-Lafayette 2006 0 +2 +2 W, 51-7 • Texas A&M ranked No. 3 in the NCAA in kickoff The Aggies made huge strides in third-down Army 2006 -1 +3 +2 W, 28-24 return average with 26.1 per return. Kerry situations from 2005 to 2006, both offensively Missouri 2006 0 +3 +3 W, 25-19 Franks was the Big 12 kickoff return leader at Baylor 2006 0 +1 +1 W, 31-21 and defensively. with an average of 27.7 yards per return. Oklahoma 2006 -1 +2 +1 L, 16-17 On offense, the Aggies led the Big 12 with an • Franks was the Big 12’s most explosive player, Nebraska 2006 0 +1 +1 L, 27-28 impressive 50.3 success rate on third-down tries averaging a conference-best 25.6 yards per at Texas 2006 -1 +4 +4 W, 12-7 (89-177), which was a significant improvement touch (among players with 50 or more all-pur- over 2005’s 35.4 percent success rate. pose yards/game). DOMINATING Defensively, the Aggies also led the Big 12 • The Aggies averaged 397.4 yards of total of- T H E CLOC K while limiting their opponents to a 28.8 percent success rate on third-down tries (44-153) in fense per game, which ranked No. 18 in the After operating at a time of possession deficit NCAA. 2006. The previous year, opponents converted through the first three games of the season, Tex- 47.9 percent of their third-down situations • A&M’s rushing attack ranked No. 8 in the as A&M became the nation’s top clock-chewing against the A&M defense. NCAA. A&M averaged 206.9 yards on the team over the final 10 contests of 2006. During In the NCAA rankings, the Aggies ranked ground per game. The Aggies’ 2,689 rushing that span, the Aggies posted five games with No. 4 in third down efficiency and No. 6 in third yards were their most in a decade. a plus-10-minute bulge in time of possession, down defense. • Quarterback Stephen McGee set the school including a whopping 23-minute advantage in record for season completion percentage with the win over Missouri. A G G I E S S TAY O N ... 62 percent on 194-of-313 passing. For the season, the Aggies averaged a plus- G E T O F F T h E F ield • McGee was one of just four 2,000/500 quar- 7:10 time of possession advantage. Over the Third Down Sit. 2006 (Big 12) 2005 (Big 12) terback in the NCAA. McGee passed for 2,295 final 10 games, the Aggies enjoyed over a 3rd Down Offense 50.3% (#1) 35.4% ( #6) yards and rushed for 666 yards in 2006. McGee 9:00-plus advantage in T.O.P. 3rd Down Defense 28.8% (#1) 47.9% (#12) was the nation’s first QB to hit 2,000 passing NCAA T I M E O F yards and 500 rushing yards. He is just the P O S S E S S I O N L eaders second 2,000/500 QB in school history, joining Rk Team Top Reggie McNeal who did it in 2004. 1. Texas A&M...... 33:35 • McGee threw just two interceptions in 313 2. Michigan...... 33:27 attempts, which was the fewest in the NCAA 3. Wisconsin...... 33:26 by a starter. His percentage of .64 4. Arkansas State...... 33:03 was an NCAA best. 5. Nebraska...... 32:41  EXPLOSIVE FRAN K S STINGY WIT h INT s NCAA S C O R I N G L eaders Kerry Franks averaged 25.6 yard per touch With just two pickoffs among 313 pass at- RK Player, Team Pts. 1. Ian Johnson, Boise State...... 152 of the football, which was tops in the Big 12 tempts, Stephen McGee led the Big 12 and among players averaging more than 50 all- NCAA in interception percentage (intercep- 2. Ahmad Bradshaw, Marshall...... 126 Jarett Dillard, Rice...... 126 purpose yards per game. tions/pass attempts) in 2006. 4. Arthur Carmody (PK), Louisville...... 123 Franks had three of the Aggies’ five longest NCAA F E W E S T INT s /Attempt 5. Ray Rice, Rutgers...... 120 plays in 2006 and a team-best 13 plays of 20 RK QB, School ATT./INT Pct. 6. Garrett Wolfe, N. Illinois...... 116 yards in length. 1. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M 313 / 2 0.64 7. Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M...... 114 2. Kevin Kolb, Houston 432 / 4 0.93 8. Pat McAfee (PK), West Virginia...... 113 Ta k I N G I T T O T h E h O U S E 3. Perry Patterson, Syracuse 300 / 4 1.33 Justin Medlock (PK), UCLA...... 113 (min. 50 A-P yards/G) 4. Brady Quinn, Notre Dame 467 / 7 1.50 10. Three players...... 108 RK Player, School Yds/Touch 5. Chase Holbrook, New Mexico St. 567 / 9 1.59 1. Kerry Franks, Texas A&M...... 25.6 ACTIVE TAC K LERS 2. Marcus Herford, Kansas...... 24.2 K ING OF T H E ROAD 3. Adarius Bowman, Oklahoma State...... 19.4 The Aggies have nine defenders with more Quarterback Stephen McGee was 5-1 in starts than 50 career tackles, including Chris Har- 4. Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State...... 18.1 away from the friendly confines of Kyle Field in 5. Limas Sweed, Texas...... 17.5 rington and Devin Gregg, who are nearing the 2006. Prior to McGee’s ascension to starting century mark in career tackles. quarterback, the Aggies were 3-13 in games away from Kyle in the Dennis Franchione era. A&M A C T I V E C areer RETURN IMPROVEMENT Tac k L E S L eaders Led by Kerry Franks and Pierre Brown, BRANTLY’S BEST RK Player Pos. Yr Tackles the Aggies improved from one of the nation’s 1. Chris Harrington...... DE...... Sr...... 98 worst kickoff return units in 2005 into one of the Punter Justin Brantly averaged an impres- 2. Devin Gregg...... DB...... Jr...... 95 nation’s best in 2006. sive 44.3 per punt, which ranked No. 4 in the 3. Danny Gorrer...... DB...... Jr...... 82 In 2005, the Aggies ranked No. 109 of 117 Big 12 and No. 10 nationally in 2006. Brantly 4. Red Bryant...... DL...... Sr...... 81 teams nationally with a 17.5 kickoff return aver- boomed a whopping 21 punts of 50 yards or 5. Marquis Carpenter...... DB...... Sr...... 54 age. In 2006, the Aggies averaged a lofty 26.1 more and put 14 punts inside the opponents’ Misi Tupe...... LB...... Sr...... 54 yards per return and ranked No. 3 nationally. 20-yard line. Michael Bennett...... DL...... Jr...... 54 S E A S O N P U N T AV E R A G E L ist 8. Mark Dodge...... LB...... Sr...... 51 9. Cyril Obiozor...... DL...... Jr...... 50 S TA R T I N G P oint RK Player Year Punt Avg. Kickoff Returns 2006 2005 1. Shane Lechler 1997 47.0 Kickoff Return Average 26.1 17.5 2. Shane Lechler 1999 46.5 STARTING POINT Big 12 Rank No. 2 No. 12 3. Justin Brantly 2006 44.3 NCAA Rank No. 3 No. 109 4. David Davis 1992 43.8 The Aggies have 30 players with at least one 5. Cody Scates 2002 43.7 career start to their credit, including 14 with double digit starts. Leading the way is four-year starter COMPLETION PACE C A R E E R P U N T AV E R A G E L ist RK Player, Years Punt Avg. Kirk Elder, who has made 35 straight starts at offensive guard. Quarterback Stephen McGee smashed 1. Shane Lechler, 1996-99...... 44.7 A&M’s 20-year old record for season completion 2. Justin Brantly, 2005-...... 43.8 A&M A C T I V E C areer percentage in 2006. McGee completed 62.0 3. Todd Tschantz, 1984-86...... 42.4 S TA R T S L eaders percent of his passes on 194-of-313 passing. 4. Phil Scoggin, 1964-65...... 41.9 Player Pos. Year Starts 5. David Davis, 1991-92...... 41.8 Kirk Elder...... OL...... 2004- ...... 35 T E X A S A&M S eason Red Bryant...... DL...... 2004-...... 31 C O M P L E T I O N % L ist WREC K ING CREW RETURN Chris Harrington...... DL...... 2004- ...... 24 RK Player, Year Cmp. % Under the direction of new defensive coordi- Corey Clark...... OL...... 2004- ...... 24 1. Stephen Mcgee, 2006...... 62.0 nator Gary Darnell, the Aggies made significant Cody Wallace...... OL...... 2004- ...... 24 Earvin Taylor...... WR...... 2004- ...... 21 2. Kevin Murray, 1986...... 60.7 improvement on the defensive side of the Martellus Bennett...... TE...... 2005- ...... 18 3. Dustin Long, 2003...... 60.6 football in 2006. 4. Mark Farris, 2000...... 59.9 Danny Gorrer...... DB...... 2005- ...... 18 5. Corey Pullig, 1994...... 59.9 T h E Y E A R A fter Devin Gregg...... DB...... 2005- ...... 16 Category 2006 (NCAA RK.) 2005 (NCAA RK.) Jorvorskie Lane...... RB...... 2005- ...... 15 DUAL T H REAT M c GEE Total Defense 322.6 (#46) 443.8 (#107) Yemi Babalola...... OL...... 2004-...... 15 Rush Defense 132.1 (#55) 139.2 (#44) Stephen McGee...... QB...... 2005- ...... 14 Quarterback Stephen McGee was the Chris Yoder...... OL...... 2004- ...... 12 nation’s leader in passing yards among quar- Pass Defense 190.5 (#44) 304.6 (#117) Pass Eff. Def. 118.3 (#39) 142.66 (#104) Jordan Peterson...... DB...... 2005- ...... 11 terbacks that rushed for at least 50 yards per Scoring Defense 20.5 (#44) 31.2 (#94) Travis Schneider...... OL...... 2005- ...... 9 game in 2006. Misi Tupe...... LB...... 2004- ...... 8 McGee rushed for 50 or more yards in five Joey Thomas...... TE...... 2004- ...... 7 games, including a career-best 142 vs. Army, PAYDIRT FOR J-TRAIN Marquis Carpenter...... DB...... 2005-...... 6 and passed for 200 or more yards six times, in- Jorvorskie Lane pounded his way to a Big Mark Dodge...... LB...... 2006- ...... 5 Chris Alexander...... FB...... 2004- ...... 5 cluding a career-best 318 vs. Louisiana Tech. 12-best 19 touchdowns and led the conference Michael Bennett...... DE...... 2005- ...... 4 N ation ’ S T O P PA S S / R us h T h reat in scoring with 114 points in 2006. In the NCAA Pierre Brown...... WR...... 2005- ...... 4 (Top passers among 50-yard/G rushers) rankings, Lane ranked in a tie for No. 5 nationally Howard Morrow...... WR...... 2005- ...... 4 RK . QB, School Rush/G Pass/G in touchdowns and No. 7 in points scored. Cyril Obiozor...... DL...... 2005- ...... 3 1. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M 52.9 176.5 NCAA T ouc h D O W N S L eaders Arkeith Brown...... DB...... 2005- ...... 2 2. Chris Nickson, Vanderbilt 57.8 173.9 RK Player, Team TD Kerry Franks...... WR...... 2005- ...... 2 3. Julian Edelman, Kent State 59.8 169.1 1. Ian Johnson, Boise State...... 25 Mike Goodson...... RB...... 2006-...... 1 4. Patrick White, West Virginia 101.6 137.9 2. Ahmad Bradshaw, Marshall...... 21 Amos Gbunblee...... TE/DE...... 2005- ...... 1 5. Andy Schmitt, E. Michigan 51.2 131.3 Jarett Dillard, Rice...... 21 Matt Featherston...... LB...... 2006- ...... 1 4. Ray Rice, Rutgers...... 20 Johnathan Batson...... DB...... 2006-...... 1 5. Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M...... 19 Garrett Wolfe, N. Illinois...... 19  Coaching staff

COAC h FRAN RAN K S Winningest Active Franchione’s AMONG T H E Div. I-A Coaches Coaching Career WINNINGEST COAC H ES — (by Victories) 1973-74 Head Coach Miller (Mo.) High School 1975 Asst. Coach Mulvane (Kan.) High School The 26th head football coach in Texas A&M RK Coach, School Wins 1976-77 Head Coach Peabody (Kan.) High School history, Dennis Franchione is entering his fifth 1. Bobby Bowden, Florida St...... 366 1978-80 Asst. Coach Kansas State season in Aggieland and his 25th season as a 2. Joe Paterno, Penn St...... 363 1981-82 Head Coach Southwestern (Kan.) College collegiate head coach. Franchione has compiled 3. Frank Beamer, Va. Tech...... 198 1983-84 Off. Coord. Tennessee Tech a 25-23 record at Texas A&M. 4. Jim Tressel, Ohio State...... 197 1985-89 Head Coach Pittsburg (Kan.) State With a career record of 180-96-2 as a head 5. Chris Ault, Nevada...... 185 1990-91 Head Coach Southwest Texas State coach, Coach Fran is the sixth-winningest ac- 6. Dennis Franchione, A&M...... 180 1992-97 Head Coach University of New Mexico tive Div. 1-A head coach in (by 7. Mack Brown, Texas...... 179 1998-00 Head Coach TCU total wins). 8. Dick Tomey, San Jose St...... 170 2001-02 Head Coach University of Alabama Texas A&M is the seventh stop for Franchione 9. Steve Spurrier, South Carolina...... 159 2003- Head Coach Texas A&M as a collegiate head coach. He coached previ- 10. Mike Price, UTEP...... 150 ously at Southwestern (Kan.) College (1981-82), coach fran’S Career Pittsburg State (1985-89), Southwest Texas State (1990-91), New Mexico (1992-97), TCU (1998- Conference Crowns 2000) and Alabama (2001-02).He also served (by current Big 12 Coaches) as an assistant coach at Kansas State (1978-80) Head Coach, School Yrs. titles and Tennessee Tech (1983-84). Dennis Franchione, A&M ...... 24 8 Franchione has won eight conference cham- Dan Hawkins, Colorado...... 11 5 pionships and a divisional crown in his 23 Bob Stoops, Oklahoma...... 8 4 seasons. In 2002, Franchione’s Alabama squad Gary Pinkel, Missouri...... 16 1 had the best record in the SEC West but were Mack Brown, Texas...... 23 1 ineligible for the crown. Gene Chizik, Iowa State...... 1st none Ron Prince, Kansas State...... 1 none Mike Gundy, Oklahoma State...... 2 none Bill Callahan, Nebraska...... 3 none Mark Mangino, Kansas...... 5 none Guy Morriss, Baylor...... 6 none Mike Leach, Texas Tech...... 7 none

SQUAD BREAKDOWN * Seniors (16) Juniors (17) Sophomores (23) redshirt True # Chris Alexander...... FB # Yemi Babalola...... OL Cody Beyer...... WR Freshmen (9) Freshmen (18) Johnathan Batson...... DB # Richie Bean...... P/K # Chevar Bryson...... DB # Kenny Brown...... WR Avery, Frank...... TE # Red Bryant...... DL Martellus Bennett...... TE # Matt Featherston...... LB # Chris Caflisch...... WR Baker, Danny...... OL Marquis Carpenter...... DB Michael Bennett...... DE # Paul Freeney...... DL # Latrael Cooper...... RB Bass, Ben...... DL # Corey Clark...... OL Justin Brantly...... P # Robbie Frost...... OL # Jerrod Johnson...... QB Chavis, Billy...... DB Mark Dodge...... LB Arkeith Brown...... DB Corey Gibas...... SNP # Terrence McCoy...... WR Ebbitt, Michael...... DE # Kirk Elder...... OL # Pierre Brown...... WR Mike Goodson...... RB # Lucas Patterson...... DL Eike, Evan...... OL Kerry Franks...... WR Alton Dixon...... DB # Lee Grimes...... OL # Cornell Tarrant...... RB Holland, Roger...... WR # Chris Harrington...... DL # Amos Gbunblee...... TE/DL # Will Harris...... DB # DeMaurier Thompson...... DB Joiner, Brandon...... DE # Stephen Hodge...... LB # Danny Gorrer...... DB # Kellen Heard...... DL # Cody Williams...... DL Miller, Von...... DE # Henry Smith...... DL Devin Gregg...... DB Anthony Lewis...... LB Smith, Lionel...... CB # Earvin Taylor...... WR Jorvorskie Lane...... RB # Kevin Matthews...... OL Stephens, Bradley...... RB # Joey Thomas...... TE # Stephen McGee...... QB # Jamie McCoy...... QB Stephens, Derrick...... LB Misi Tupe...... LB Howard Morrow...... WR # Antonio Perry...... WR Tannehill, Ryan...... QB # Cody Wallace...... OL # Cyril Obiozor...... DL # Jordan Peterson...... DB Trice, Nick...... WR # Chris Yoder...... OL # Travis Schneider...... OL Jordan Pugh...... DB Turnage, Harold...... TE/DE # Chris Smith...... DL # Jodie Richardson...... FB Williams, Garrick...... ATH E.J. Shankle...... WR Young, Charles...... ATH # Michael Shumard...... OL # Keondra Smith...... RB Matt Szymanski...... PLK David Tufuga...... DL # Vincent Williams...... DL

* — Scholarship only # — Redshirted  Texas A&M in 2006 Big 12, NCAA Rankings

 2007 TEXAS A&M depth chart Offense Defense

WR Z-- 6 Pierre Brown, 6-2, 193, Jr-2L, Duncanville, TX (Duncanville) DE-- 92 CHRIS HARRINGTON, 6-5, 268, Sr-3L, Houston, TX (St. Pius) 5 Howard Morrow, 6-0, 208, Jr-2L, Keller, TX (Fossil Ridge) or 49 Cyril Obiozor, 6-5, 266, Jr-2L, Pearland, TX (Pearland)

QT-- 71 Yemi Babalola, 6-4, 315, Jr-2L, Bryan, TX (Bryan) DT-- 85 RED BRYANT, 6-5, 322, Sr-3L, Jasper, TX (Jasper) 75 TRAVIS SCHNEIDER, 6-8, 303, Jr-2L, Bellville, TX (Bellville) 84 Chris Smith, 6-4, 270, Jr-1L, Allen, TX (Allen) or 77 Lucas Patterson, 6-5, 299, Fr-RS, Kingsville, TX (King) QG-- 64 KIRK ELDER, 6-5, 308, Sr-3L, Klein, TX (Klein Oak)

74 Lee Grimes, 6-6, 339, So-SQ, Brownwood, TX (Brownwood) NT-- 95 Henry Smith, 6-3, 315, Sr-1L, Aliceville, AL (Aliceville/East Central (MS) CC) or 61 Vincent Williams, 6-4, 306, So-SQ, Dallas, TX (Carter) 91 Kellen Heard, 6-6, 331, So-1L, Wharton, TX (Wharton) or 99 David Tufuga, 6-1, 295, So-TR, West Jordan, UT (Snow JC) C-- 70 CODY WALLACE, 6-4, 296, Sr-2L, Cuero, TX (Cuero) 63 Kevin Matthews, 6-4, 300, So-SQ, Sugar Land, TX (Elkins) DE-- 11 Michael Bennett, 6-4, 265, Jr-2L, Alief, TX (Taylor) SG-- 51 Chris Yoder, 6-3, 314, Sr-3L, Houston, TX (Kingwood)\ 86 Amos Gbunblee, 6-5, 252, Jr-2L, Cypress, TX (Cy-Springs) or 76 Michael Shumard, 6-5, 309, So-1L, Fort Hood, TX (Harker Heights) SLB- 50 Mark Dodge, 6-2, 220, Sr-1L, Yerington, NV (Yerington/Feather River (CA) CC) ST-- 54 COREY CLARK, 6-6, 326, Spring Branch, TX (Smithson Valley) 46 Matt Featherston, 6-3, 233, So-1L, Poughkeepsie, NY (Poughkeepsie) 79 Robbie Frost, 6-6, 302, So-SQ, Houston, TX (Stratford) MLB-- 37 MISI TUPE, 5-10, 254, Sr-1L, St. George, UT (Bonneville/Dixie State (UT) College) TE Y-- 13 MARTELLUS BENNETT, 6-7, 255, Jr-2L, Alief, TX (Taylor) 36 Anthony Lewis, 6-2, 245, So-1L, Haltom City, TX (Haltom City) 91 Ryan Vaughan, 6-4, 228, Jr-SQ, Colleyville, TX (L.D. Bell) or 98 Andrew Key, 6-4, 240, So-SQ, Dallas, TX (Trinity Christian) WHIP-- 25 Jordan Pugh, 6-0, 185, So-1L, Plano, TX (West) 15 Kenny Brown, 6-2, 205, Fr-RS, Oklahoma City, OK (Putnam City North) TE W-- 81 Joey Thomas, 6-5, 251, Sr-3L, Austin, TX (Westlake) 89 Frank Avery, 6-5, 220, Fr-HS, Galveston, TX (Ball) CB-- 4 DANNY GORRER, 6-0, 177, Jr-2L, Port Arthur, TX (Memorial) 18 Arkeith Brown, 6-0, 173, Jr-2L, El Campo, TX (El Campo) WR H-- 2 EARVIN TAYLOR, 6-3, 231, Sr-3L, Mission, TX (Mission) 20 Michael Corey, 6-4, 205, Sr-SQ, Delta, UT (Delta) CB-- 27 JORDAN PETERSON, 5-11, 184, So-1L, Lexington, TX (Lexington) 13 Marquis Carpenter, 6-0, 172, Sr-2L, Melbourne, FL (Palm Bay/Coffeyville (KS) JC) WR X-- 8 Kerry Franks, 5-11, 192, Sr-3L, Orange, TX (West Orange-Stark) or 1 Johnathan Batson, 6-1, 194, Sr-1L, , TX (Converse Judson/Cisco JC) 88 Cody Beyer, 6-1, 182, So-SQ, San Antonio, TX (Smithson Valley) FS-- 26 DEVIN GREGG, 6-0, 191, Jr-2L, Spring, TX (Westfield) QB-- 7 STEPHEN McGEE, 6-3, 220, Jr-2L, Burnet, TX (Burnet) 29 Stephen Hodge, 6-1, 218, Sr-3L, Richardson, TX (Lake Highlands) 1 Jerrod Johnson, 6-6, 232, Fr-RS, Humble, TX (Humble) SS-- 9 Alton Dixon, 5-11, 196, Jr-2L, Lufkin, TX (Lufkin) FB-- 24 CHRIS ALEXANDER, 5-11, 248, Sr-3L, Humble, TX (Humble) 30 Chevar Bryson, 6-0, 188, So-1L, Midland, TX (Lee) 43 Jodie Richardson, 6-0, 230, So-SQ, Duncanville, TX (Duncanville) or 10 Billy Chavis, 6-4, 226, Fr-HS, Beaumont, TX (West Brook) or 44 Nick LaMantia, 6-1, 226, Jr-1L, Mission, TX (Mission)

TB-- 11 JORVORSKIE LANE, 6-0, 268, Jr-2L, Lufkin, TX (Lufkin) or 3 Mike Goodson, 6-0, 206, So-1L, Klein, TX (Collins) Specialists

PLK-- 7 Matt Szymanski, 6-1, 194, So-1L, College Station, TX (A&M Consolidated) PR-- 27 Jordan Peterson, 5-11, 184, So-1L, Lexington, TX (Lexington) 27 Richie Bean, 6-0, 171, Jr-1L, Marrero, LA (John Ehret) KR-- 8 KERRY FRANKS, 5-11, 192, Sr-3L, Orange, TX (West Orange-Stark) P-- 16 JUSTIN BRANTLY, 6-4, 245, Jr-2L, Sealy, TX (Sealy) 6 PIERRE BROWN, 6-2, 193, Jr-2L, Duncanville, TX (Duncanville) 7 Matt Szymanski, 6-1, 194, So-1L, College Station, TX (A&M Consolidated) bold caps — Denotes 2006 starter SNP- 47 CORY DAVIS, 6-1, 273, Jr-1L, Conroe, TX (Conroe) --- Placekicks 52 COREY GIBAS, 5-11, 209, So-1L, Covina, CA (Charter Oak) --- Punts

 Players to watch Quarterbacks 1 Johnson, Jerrod • 6-6 • 232 • Fr-RS • Humble (Humble) ...... impressive athlete with tremendous arm; redshirted in ‘06 7 McGee, Stephen • 6-3 • 220 • Jr-2L • Burnet (Burnet) ...... dual-threat QB (2,100 pass, 600 rush in ‘06); 62% completions, 12 TD/2 INT; career 9-5 as starter Running Backs 24 Alexander, Chris • 5-11 • 248 • Sr-3L • Humble (Humble) ...... All-Big 12 fullback; tremendous blocker; 13 of 25 touches in ‘06 produced first down or TD 3 Goodson, Mike • 6-0 • 206 • So-1L • Klein (Collins) ...... electric back that led all Big 12 freshman in rushing (847 yds); led league in yds per carry (6.7) 11 Lane, Jorvorskie • 6-0 • 268 • Jr-2L • Lufkin (Lufkin) ...... bruising back nicknamed “J-Train”; tied school record with 19 TDs in ‘06; 7 career multi-TD games Wide Receivers 88 Beyer, Cody • 6-1 • 182 • So-SQ • San Antonio (Smithson Valley) ...... played in four games as a true freshman in ‘06; battled an injury last season. 6 Brown, Pierre • 6-2 • 193 • Jr-2L • Duncanville (Duncanville) ...... 202 career receiving yds on 22 catches; played in 24 straight games; versatile, also big on special teams 20 Corey, Michael • 6-4 • 205 • Sr-SQ • Delta, Utah (Delta) ...... converted QB; appeared in 12 games; lone catch came last year vs La. Tech 8 Franks, Kerry • 5-11 • 192 • Sr-3L • Orange (West Orange-Stark) ...... All-Big 12 performer; 25.6 yds per touch avg in ‘06 (rush, rcv, return); team-high 14 20+ yd plays last year 5 Morrow, Howard • 6-0 • 208 • Jr-2L • Keller (Fossil Ridge) ...... poised for breakout year after tremendous offseason; 176 career receiving yds in 23 games 2 Taylor, Earvin • 6-3 • 231 • Sr-3L • Mission (Mission) ...... most experienced wideout on team; second-leading returning receiver (19 rec, 160 yds) Tight Ends 13 Bennett, Martellus • 6-7 • 255 • Jr-2L • Alief (Taylor) ...... 1st Tm All-Big 12 in ‘06; 38 rec, 497 yds leads all returnees; 75 yd TD vs Baylor was team season high 81 Thomas, Joey • 6-5 • 251 • Sr-3L • Austin (Westlake) ...... scored two TDs and had pair of 2-pt conv. in ‘06; caught game-tying TD in waning seconds at OSU Offensive Line 71 Babalola, Yemi • 6-4 • 315 • Jr-2L • Bryan (Bryan) ...... 15 career starts at OT; despite injuries in ‘06 was named to AP Hon Mention All-Big 12 team 54 Clark, Corey • 6-6 • 326 • Sr-3L • Spring Branch (Smithson Valley) ...... 24 consecutive starts at OT; AP Hon Mention All-Big 12 64 Elder, Kirk • 6-5 • 308 • Sr-3L • Klein (Klein Oak) ...... 35 consecutive starts at guard; 3-time All-Big 12 selection 75 Schneider, Travis • 6-8 • 303 • Jr-2L • Bellville (Bellville) ...... nine straight starts at OT after season opener; 15 career apps, including all of ‘06 except Holiday Bowl 76 Shumard, Michael • 6-5 • 309 • So-1L • Ft Hood (Harker Heights) ...... in the mix for starting job at guard; made four appearances in ‘06 70 Wallace, Cody • 6-4 • 296 • Sr-2L • Cuero (Cuero) ...... preseason All-American; Rimington Trophy watch list; 24 consecutive starts at center 51 Yoder, Chris • 6-3 • 314 • Sr-3L • Houston (Kingwood) ...... no starts in ‘06, but played in every game and shared snaps at guard; played center previous two seasons Defensive Line 11 Bennett, Michael • 6-4 • 265 • Jr-2L • Alief (Taylor) ...... 27 tackles, 6 TFLs, 2 forced fumbles and 2 sacks in ‘06, all off the bench; 4 career starts (all in ‘05) 85 Bryant, Red • 6-5 • 322 • Sr-3L • Jasper (Jasper) ...... 8 starts at DT in ‘06 before knee injury ended season; blocked OT PAT attempt at OSU to seal win 86 Gbunblee, Amos • 6-5 • 252 • Jr-2L • Cypress (Cy-Springs) ...... played both TE and DE position in ‘06; has played in all 24 career games 92 Harrington, Chris • 6-5 • 268 • Sr-3L • Houston (St. Pius) ...... team leader in solo tackles, sacks and TFLs; 24 straight starts at DE; 13.5 career sacks 91 Heard, Kellen • 6-6 • 331 • So-1L • Wharton (Wharton) ...... 13 tackles, 2.5 sacks in 12 games off bench; 2 sacks vs Nebraska 49 Obiozor, Cyril • 6-5 • 266 • Jr-2L • Pearland (Pearland) ...... one of team’s top pass rush threats; played in all 13 games, starting final three; INT vs Texas 84 Smith, Chris • 6-4 • 270 • Jr-1L • Allen (Allen) ...... came off bench in all 13 games in ‘06; career-high 3 tackles vs Army 95 Smith, Henry • 6-3 • 315 • Sr-1L • Aliceville, AL (Aliceville/East Central [MS] CC) ...won starting nose tackle job after strong offseason; 22 tackles off bench in ‘06 in 13 games Linebackers 50 Dodge, Mark • 6-2 • 220 • Sr-1L • Yerington, Nev. (Yerington/Feather River [CA] CC) ..51 tackles, 2 INTs in ‘06; 17 tackles vs Nebraska; 26 years old, served four years in U.S. Army 46 Featherston, Matt • 6-3 • 233 • So-1L • Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (Poughkeepsie) .....played in all games in ‘06, 1 start; goal-line fumble recovery vs Texas Tech; TSN Frosh All-Big 12 selection 36 Lewis, Anthony • 6-2 • 245 • So-1L • Haltom City (Haltom City) ...... played 11 games as true freshman in ‘06; 1 tackle, came against UL-Lafayette 37 Tupe, Misi • 5-10 • 254 • Sr-1L • St. George, Utah (Bonneville/Dixie State [UT]) ..Big 12 Def. Newcomer of Year; 8 starts at LB; 54 tackles third among returners Defensive Backs 1 Batson, Johnathan • 6-1 • 194 • Sr-1L • San Antonio (Converse Judson/Cisco JC) ....played 12 games last year in first season at A&M; recorded 12 tackles 18 Brown, Arkeith • 6-0 • 173 • Jr-2L • El Campo (El Campo) ...... top pass defender off bench in ‘06; 21 tackles, 4 PBUs; has played in 24 straight games 15 Brown, Kenny • 6-2 • 205 • Fr-RS • Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City North) ...... redshirted in ‘06; lone Oklahoman on roster 30 Bryson, Chevar • 6-0 • 188 • So-1L • Midland (Lee) ...... appeared in 12 games in ‘06; 6 tackles, 0.5 sacks; made an impact on special teams 13 Carpenter, Marquis • 6-0 • 172 • Sr-2L • Melbourne, Fla. (Palm Bay/Coffeyville [KS] JC) played in 11 of 13 games in ‘06, recording 15 tackles and 2 PBUs; 4 career INTs tops returnees 9 Dixon, Alton • 5-11 • 196 • Jr-2L • Lufkin (Lufkin) ...... big-hitting safety has earned starting job; 32 career tackles in 23 games 4 Gorrer, Danny • 6-0 • 177 • Jr-2L • Port Arthur (Memorial) ...... 15 consecutive starts at corner; 52 tackles in ‘06 ranks 4th among returnees; INT at Okla St last year 26 Gregg, Devin • 6-0 • 191 • Jr-2L • Spring (Westfield) ...... third on team in ‘06 in tackles in first full season as starter (64); two crucial INTs in win over Army 29 Hodge, Stephen • 6-1 • 218 • Sr-3L • Richardson (Lake Highlands) ...... 34 career games played; season-high 2 tackles came in win at OSU (‘06) 27 Peterson, Jordan • 5-11 • 184 • So-1L • Lexington (Lexington) ...... 29 tackles, 2 INT, 8 PBU in ‘06; goal-line forced fumble vs Missouri was one of A&M’s defensive plays of year 25 Pugh, Jordan • 6-0 • 185 • So-1L • Plano (West) ...... played in all 13 games in secondary as true freshman; recorded his two season tackles in Big 12 play Specialists 27 Bean, Richie • K/P • 6-0 • 171 • Jr-1L • Marrero, LA (John Ehret) ...... no action in ‘06; as kickoff specialist in ‘05, had 19 touchbacks 16 Brantly, Justin • P • 6-4 • 245 • Jr-2L • Sealy (Sealy) ...... punt avg ranked in nat’l top 10 (44.3); career avg (43.8) just behind NFL All-Pro Shane Lechler (44.7) 6 Brown, Pierre • KR • 6-2 • 193 • Jr-2L • Duncanville (Duncanville) ...... 24.8 kickoff return avg. on 8 attempts; season long 48-yd return at OSU led to game-tying FG 47 Davis, Cory • SNP • 6-1 • 273 • Jr-1L • Conroe (Conroe) ...... handles deep-snapping on extra points and field goals 8 Franks, Kerry • KR • 5-11 • 192 • Sr-3L • Orange (West Orange-Stark) .....averaged 27.7 yds on 16 kickoff returns; 99-yd TD return against Texas Tech 7th longest in school history 52 Gibas, Corey • SNP • 5-11 • 209 • So-1L • Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) ...... handles deep-snapping on punts 55 LaMantia, Nick • 6-1 • 226 • Jr-1L • Mission (Sharyland) ...... A&M’s “12th Man” representative in 11 games in ‘06; third on team in special-teams tackles 27 Peterson, Jordan • PR • 5-11 • 184 • So-1L • Lexington (Lexington) ...... in his first season as A&M’s punt returner after earning starting cornerback job in ‘06 7 Szymanski, Matt • K • 6-1 • 194 • So-1L • College Station (A&M Consolidated) kickoff specialist in ‘06 as a true freshman; 25 touchbacks on 69 kickoffs; also 12-for-12 on extra points

 2007 TEXAS A&M Alphabetical “105” Roster

No. name Pos. ht. wt. cl-Exp hometown (High School/JC) No. name Pos. ht. wt. cl-Exp hometown (High School/JC) 24 Alexander, Chris RB 5’-11” 248 Sr-3L Humble, Texas (Humble) 24 Kociuba, Tyler DB 6’-0” 185 So-SQ Liberty Hill, Texas (Liberty) 89 Avery, Frank TE 6’-5” 220 Fr-HS Galveston, Texas (Ball) 55 LaMantia, Nick LB 6’-1” 226 Jr-1L Mission, Texas (Sharyland) 71 Babalola, Yemi OL 6’-4” 315 Jr-2L Bryan, Texas (Bryan) 11 Lane, Jorvorskie RB 6’-0” 268 Jr-2L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 55 Baker, Danny OL 6’-5” 296 Fr-HS Sugar Land, Texas (Elkins) 36 Lewis, Anthony LB 6’-2” 245 So-1L Haltom City, Texas (Haltom City) 72 Bass, Ben DL 6’-4” 268 Fr-HS Plano, Texas (West) 63 Matthews, Kevin OL 6’-4” 300 So-SQ Sugar Land, Texas (Elkins) 1 Batson, Johnathan DB 6’-1” 194 Sr-1L San Antonio, Texas (Converse Judson/Cisco JC) 4 McCoy, Jamie WR 6’-3” 227 So-SQ Midland, Texas (Lee) 27 Bean, Richie P/K 6’-0” 171 Jr-1L Marrero, La. (John Ehret) 83 McCoy, Terrence WR 6’-4” 199 Fr-RS Midland, Texas (Lee) 13 Bennett, Martellus TE 6’-7” 255 Jr-2L Alief, Texas (Taylor) 7 McGee, Stephen QB 6’-3” 220 Jr-2L Burnet, Texas (Burnet) 11 Bennett, Michael DL 6’-4” 265 Jr-2L Alief, Texas (Taylor) 47 McQueen, Justin DB 6’-1” 182 Fr-HS Dayton, Texas (Dayton) 88 Beyer, Cody WR 6’-1” 182 So-SQ San Antonio, Texas (Smithson Valley) 40 Miller, Von DL 6’-3” 220 Fr-HS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 3 Bitner, Ben DB 5’-5” 169 Sr-SQ Round Rock, Texas (Round Rock) 5 Morrow, Howard WR 6’-0” 208 Jr-2L Keller, Texas (Fossil Ridge) 16 Brantly, Justin P 6’-4” 245 Jr-2L Sealy, Texas (Sealy) 49 Obiozor, Cyril DL 6’-5” 266 Jr-2L Pearland, Texas (Pearland) 18 Brown, Arkeith DB 6’-0” 173 Jr-2L El Campo, Texas (El Campo) 77 Patterson, Lucas DL 6’-5” 299 Fr-RS Kingsville, Texas (King) 85 Brown, Jeremy WR 6’-2” 200 So-SQ Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest) 68 Pennington, Eric OL 6’-4” 301 Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Jersey Village) 15 Brown, Kenny DB 6’-2” 205 Fr-RS Oklahoma City, Okla. (North) 82 Perry, Antonio WR 6’-2” 180 So-SQ Hammond, La. (Hammond) 6 Brown, Pierre WR 6’-2” 193 Jr-2L Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville) 27 Peterson, Jordan DB 5’-11” 184 So-1L Lexington, Texas (Lexington) 85 Bryant, Red DL 6’-5” 322 Sr-3L Jasper, Texas (Jasper) 25 Pugh, Jordan DB 6’-0” 185 So-1L Plano, Texas (West) 30 Bryson, Chevar DB 6’-0” 188 So-1L Midland, Texas (Lee) 56 Rankin, Matt OL 6’-2” 285 Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Kingwood) 87 Caflisch, Chris WR 6’-2” 196 Fr-RS San Antonio, Texas (Madison) 69 Raschke, Craig OL 6’-5” 263 Fr-RS Brownwood, Texas (Brownwood) 89 Cantu, Jarrett DL 6’-2” 236 So-SQ McAllen, Texas (Sharyland) 43 Richardson, Jodie RB 6’-0” 230 So-SQ Duncanville, Texas (Duncanville) 13 Carpenter, Marquis DB 6’-0” 172 Sr-2L Melbourne, Fla. (Palm Bay/Coffeyville (KS) JC) 57 Riewe, Dustin LB 6’-0” 212 Jr-SQ Elgin, Texas (Elgin) 10 Chavis, Billy DB 6’-4” 226 Fr-HS Beaumont, Texas (West Brook) 60 Russell, Josh OL 6’-4” 319 So-SQ Waxahachie, Texas (Midlothian) 54 Clark, Corey OL 6’-6” 326 Sr-3L Spring Branch, Texas (Smithson Valley) 18 Sanders, T.J. QB 6’-3” 202 Sr-SQ Goddard, Kan. (Goddard) 22 Cooper, Latrael RB 6’-0” 222 Fr-RS Cuero, Texas (Cuero) 75 Schneider, Travis OL 6’-8” 303 Jr-2L Bellville, Texas (Bellville) 20 Corey, Michael WR 6’-4” 205 Sr-SQ Delta, Utah (Delta) 9 Shankle, E.J. WR 5’-11” 179 So-1L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 47 Davis, Cory DS 6’-1” 273 Jr-1L Conroe, Texas (Conroe) 76 Shumard, Michael OL 6’-5” 309 So-1L Fort Hood, Texas (Harker Heights) 9 Dixon, Alton DB 5’-11” 196 Jr-2L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 84 Smith, Chris DL 6’-4” 270 Jr-1L Allen, Texas (Allen) 50 Dodge, Mark LB 6’-2” 220 Sr-1L Yerington, Nev. (Yerington/Feather River (Calif.) CC) 95 Smith, Henry DL 6’-3” 315 Sr-1L Aliceville, Ala. (Aliceville/East Central (Miss.) CC) 53 Dumas, Derek LB 6’-1” 217 So-SQ Crawford, Texas (Crawford) 26 Smith, Keondra RB 5’-9” 199 So-SQ Tyler, Texas (Lee) 96 Ebbitt, Michael DL 6’-5” 240 Fr-HS Westlake Village, Calif. (Oaks Christian) 33 Smith, Lionel DB 6’-0” 177 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Bellaire) 65 Eike, Evan OL 6’-5” 300 Fr-HS Bryan, Texas (Bryan) 28 Stephens, Bradley RB 5’-10” 193 Fr-HS McAllen, Texas (Memorial) 64 Elder, Kirk OL 6’-5” 308 Sr-3L Klein, Texas (Klein Oak) 34 Stephens, Derrick LB 6’-3” 229 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Cy Falls) 45 Farrell, Rawley DB 6’-0” 190 Sr-SQ East Bernard, Texas (East Bernard/Wharton JC) 7 Szymanski, Matt P/K 6’-1” 194 So-1L College Station, Texas (A&M Consolidated) 46 Featherston, Matt LB 6’-3” 233 So-1L Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (Poughkeepsie) 19 Tannehill, Ryan QB 6’-4” 205 Fr-HS Big Spring, Texas (Big Spring) 73 Ferguson, Price OL 6’-2” 279 Fr-RS Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch) 23 Tarrant, Cornell RB 6’-0” 193 Fr-RS Dallas, Texas (Samuell) 8 Franks, Kerry WR 5’-11” 192 Sr-3L Orange, Texas (West Orange-Stark) 2 Taylor, Earvin WR 6’-3” 231 Sr-3L Mission, Texas (Mission) 93 Freeney, Paul DL 6’-3” 240 So-SQ Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 81 Thomas, Joey TE 6’-5” 251 Sr-3L Austin, Texas (Westlake) 79 Frost, Robbie OL 6’-6” 302 So-SQ Houston, Texas (Stratford) 41 Thompson, DeMaurier DB 6’-1” 182 Fr-RS Dallas, Texas (W.T. White) 86 Gbunblee, Amos DL 6’-5” 252 Jr-2L Cypress, Texas (Cy-Springs) 86 Trice, Nick WR 6’-2” 198 Fr-HS Harker Heights, Texas (Harker Heights) 52 Gibas, Corey DS 5’-11” 209 So-1L Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) 99 Tufuga, David DL 6’-1” 295 So-TR West Jordan, Utah (Snow JC) 3 Goodson, Mike RB 6’-0” 206 So-1L Klein, Texas (Collins) 37 Tupe, Misi LB 5’-10” 254 Sr-1L St. George, Utah (Bonneville/Dixie State (Utah) College) 4 Gorrer, Danny DB 6’-0” 177 Jr-2L Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial) 90 Turnage, Harold TE 6’-4” 250 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Chavez) 26 Gregg, Devin DB 6’-0” 191 Jr-2L Spring, Texas (Westfield) 91 Vaughan, Ryan TE 6’-4” 228 Jr-SQ Colleyville, Texas (L.D. Bell) 74 Grimes, Lee OL 6’-6” 339 So-SQ Brownwood, Texas (Brownwood) 70 Wallace, Cody OL 6’-4” 296 Sr-2L Cuero, Texas (Cuero) 92 Harrington, Chris DL 6’-5” 268 Sr-3L Houston, Texas (St. Pius) 58 Whitmer, Ryan OL 6’-1” 247 Fr-RS Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore) 31 Harris, Will DB 6’-1” 215 So-RS Lakewood, Ohio (Lakewood/Solano (Calif.) JC) 97 Williams, Cody DL 6’-4” 269 Fr-RS Longview, Texas (Longview) 34 Haverda, Colton RB 6’-0” 190 Fr-HS San Antonio, Texas 32 Williams, Garrick DB 6’-2” 219 Fr-HS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 91 Heard, Kellen DL 6’-6” 331 So-1L Wharton, Texas (Wharton) 61 Williams, Vincent OL 6’-4” 306 So-SQ Dallas, Texas (Carter) 29 Hodge, Stephen DB 6’-1” 218 Sr-3L Richardson, Texas (Lake Highlands) 84 Williamson, Drew WR 6’-2” 205 Jr-SQ Southlake, Texas (Carroll) 21 Holland, Roger WR 5’-10” 175 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Cy Falls) 10 Wood, Jeff QB 6’-5” 210 So-SQ Houston, Texas (Second Baptist) 1 Johnson, Jerrod QB 6’-6” 232 Fr-RS Humble, Texas (Humble) 51 Yoder, Chris OL 6’-3” 314 Sr-3L Houston, Texas (Kingwood) 35 Joiner, Brandon DE 6’-3” 224 Fr-HS Killeen, Texas (Shoemaker) 39 Young, Charles DB 6’-1” 224 Fr-HS Mamou, La. (Mamou) 98 Key, Andrew TE 6’-4” 240 So-SQ Dallas, Texas (Trinity Christian)

2007 TEXAS A&M Numerical “105” Roster

1 Batson, Johnathan...... DB 19 Tannehill, Ryan...... QB 40 Miller, Von...... DL 69 Raschke, Craig...... OL 91 Heard, Kellen...... DL 1 Johnson, Jerrod...... QB 20 Corey, Michael ...... WR 41 Thompson, DeMaurier...... DB 70 Wallace, Cody...... OL 91 Vaughan, Ryan...... TE 2 Taylor, Earvin...... WR 21 Holland, Roger...... WR 43 Richardson, Jodie...... RB 71 Babalola, Yemi...... OL 92 Harrington, Chris...... DL 3 Bitner, Ben...... DB 22 Cooper, Latrael...... RB 45 Farrell, Rawley...... DB 72 Bass, Ben...... DL 93 Freeney, Paul...... DL 3 Goodson, Mike...... RB 23 Tarrant, Cornell...... RB 46 Featherston, Matt...... LB 73 Ferguson, Price...... OL 95 Smith, Henry...... DL 4 Gorrer, Danny...... DB 24 Alexander, Chris...... RB 47 Davis, Cory...... DS 74 Grimes, Lee...... OL 96 Ebbitt, Michael...... DL 4 McCoy, Jamie...... WR 24 Kociuba, Tyler...... DB 47 McQueen, Justin...... DB 75 Schneider, Travis...... OL 97 Williams, Cody...... DL 5 Morrow, Howard...... WR 25 Pugh, Jordan...... DB 49 Obiozor, Cyril...... DL 76 Shumard, Michael...... OL 98 Key, Andrew...... TE 6 Brown, Pierre...... WR 26 Gregg, Devin...... DB 50 Dodge, Mark...... LB 77 Patterson, Lucas...... DL 99 Tufuga, David...... DL 7 McGee, Stephen...... QB 26 Smith, Keondra...... RB 51 Yoder, Chris...... OL 79 Frost, Robbie...... OL 7 Szymanski, Matt...... P/K 27 Bean, Richie...... P/K 52 Gibas, Corey...... DS 81 Thomas, Joey...... TE 8 Franks, Kerry...... WR 27 Peterson, Jordan...... DB 53 Dumas, Derek...... LB 82 Perry, Antonio...... WR 9 Dixon, Alton...... DB 28 Stephens, Bradley...... RB 54 Clark, Corey...... OL 83 McCoy, Terrence...... WR 9 Shankle, E.J...... WR 29 Hodge, Stephen...... DB 55 Baker, Danny...... OL 84 Smith, Chris...... DL 10 Chavis, Billy...... DB 30 Bryson, Chevar...... DB 55 LaMantia, Nick...... LB 84 Williamson, Drew...... WR 10 Wood, Jeff...... QB 31 Harris, Will...... DB 56 Rankin, Matt...... OL 85 Brown, Jeremy...... WR 11 Bennett, Michael...... DL 32 Williams, Garrick...... DB 57 Riewe, Dustin...... LB 85 Bryant, Red...... DL 11 Lane, Jorvorskie...... RB 33 Smith, Lionel...... DB 58 Whitmer, Ryan...... OL 86 Gbunblee, Amos...... DL 13 Bennett, Martellus...... TE 34 Haverda, Colton...... RB 60 Russell, Josh...... OL 86 Trice, Nick...... WR 13 Carpenter, Marquis...... DB 34 Stephens, Derrick...... LB 61 Williams, Vincent...... OL 87 Caflisch, Chris...... WR 15 Brown, Kenny...... DB 35 Joiner, Brandon...... DE 63 Matthews, Kevin...... OL 88 Beyer, Cody...... WR 16 Brantly, Justin...... P 36 Lewis, Anthony...... LB 64 Elder, Kirk...... OL 89 Avery, Frank...... TE 18 Brown, Arkeith...... DB 37 Tupe, Misi...... LB 65 Eike, Evan...... OL 89 Cantu, Jarrett...... DL 18 Sanders, T.J...... QB 39 Young, Charles...... DB 68 Pennington, Eric...... OL 90 Turnage, Harold...... TE