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OKLAHOMA (8-1, 4-1 vs. BIG 12) A&M (4-5, 2-3 vs. BIG 12) SOONERS VS. AGGIES ASSOCIATED PRESS...... No. 6 ASSOCIATED PRESS...... NOT RANKED USA TODAY ...... No. 4 USA TODAY ...... NOT RANKED

Date Opponent Result/Time Date Opponent Result/Time 08/30 Chattanooga...... W, 57-2 08/30 ARKANSAS STATE...... L, 14-18 09/06 Cincinnati...... W, 52-26 09/06 at New Mexico (Versus)...... W, 28-22 09/13 at Washington...... W, 55-14 09/20 MIAMI (FLA.) (ABC)...... L, 23-41 09/27 TCU...... W, 35-10 09/27 ARMY (Versus)...... W, 21-17 10/04 • at Baylor...... W, 49-17 10/04 • at Oklahoma State...... L, 28-56 what’s 10/11 • vs. Texas ()...... L, 45-35 10/11 • KANSAS STATE ...... L, 30-44 inside 10/18 • Kansas...... W, 45-31 10/18 • TEXAS TECH (FSN)...... L, 25-43 10/25 • at Kansas State...... W, 58-35 10/25 • at Iowa State (FCS)...... W, 49-35 Seeking half-million 11/01 • Nebraska...... W, 62-28 11/01 • COLORADO...... W, 24-17 Texas A&M will be seeking to hit the 11/08 • at Texas A&M...... 2:30 PM 11/08 • OKLAHOMA (ABC)...... 2:30 PM half-million mark in attendance with another big crowd this Saturday. 11/22 • Texas Tech...... TBA 11/15 • at Baylor...... 3:05 PM <> 11/29 • at Oklahoma State...... TBA 11/27 • at Texas (ESPN HD)...... 7:00 PM

Youth Movement • —­­ Conference game … BOLD CAPS —­­ home game … Times are subject to change … Times listed are Central The Aggies have used 20 first-year players in 2008, including 11 members game day of ’s first signing class. <> INFORMATION Lechler’s record in reach (8-1, 4-1 vs. Big 12) ’s career average (4-5, 2-3 vs. Big 12 record (44.7) could be in jeopardy. at Texas A&M AGGIES <> KICKOFF ­­— 2:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008 Johnson makes mark SITE (CAPACITY) ­­— (83,002 cap.), College Station, Texas Sophomore has RADIO INFORMATION —­­ The game will be broadcast regionally by the 40-plus station Texas A&M Radio been nothing short of record-breaking. Network (flagship: WTAW 1620 AM / College Station). 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 23rd season), former A&M Tannehill / Fuller All-America and NFL All-Pro defensive back Dave Elmendorf (commentary) and former A&M SID and local radio personality Tom Turbiville (sideline). Texas A&M’s radio call of the game can also be heard on Sirius Freshman receivers satellite radio. The game will also be broadcast nationally via Westwood One with Tom McCarthy (play-by-play) and Jeff Fuller came to Texas A&M with and Bobby Ross (analyst) with the call. very different expectations <> TV INFORMATION ­­— The game will televised by ABC with Ron Franklin (play-by-play), Ed Cunningham (analyst) and Jack Arute (sideline) describing the action. SENIORS STEP UP Much is being made of the Aggies’ SERIES INFORMATION ­­— The Aggies trail Oklahoma, 16-10, in the all-time series between the two schools youth brigade, but A&M has received ... Since the formation of the in 1996, Oklahoma owns an 8-4 advantage in games with the key contributions from seniors recently. Aggies ... Oklahoma has won five straight over A&M since the Aggies’ win over the then-top-ranked Sooners at <> Kyle Field in 2002 ... Sherman has faced off against OU twice as an assistant coach with the Aggies falling 44-14 in Norman in his first stint, and winning 33-16 in College Station in his second stint with A&M.. A&M-Ou series Youth Movement 1903 L 0 -.. 6 College Station The Aggies have used 20 first-year players in 2008, including 11 members of first-year head 1907 W 19 -.. 0 College Station coach Mike Sherman’s initial signing class at Texas A&M. From the 2008 signing class, seven 1909 W 14 -.. 8 College Station true freshmen and one junior college transfer have worked their way into the . Six 1912 W 28 -.. 6 College Station redshirt freshmen have earned at least one start. Freshmen are responsible for 56 percent of the 10/ 7/1944 L 14 -.21 Norman, Okla. all-purpose yardage gained by the Aggies in 2008. 10/ 6/1945 W 19 -.14 College Station 10/ 5/1946 L 7 -.10 Norman, Okla. Newcomers Make Their Presence Felt 10/ 4/1947 L 14 -.26 Norman, Okla. True Freshmen (10) 10/ 2/1948 L 14 -.42 Norman, Okla. Eddie Brown DT Seen action in every game … Has made 17 tackles 10/ 1/1949 L 13 -.33 Norman, Okla. Ricky Cavanaugh LB Took redshirt off for Army game...has made four tackles in three games. 10/ 7/1950 L 28 -.34 Norman, Okla. PK Starting … 5-of-5 on FGs with long of 46 10/ 6/1951 W 14 -.. 7 College Station Terrence Frederick DB Started last four gms … Has made 25 tackles … had 8 vs. KSU, 7 vs. ISU 9/11/1993 L 14 -.44 Norman, Okla. Jeff Fuller WR Started last seven gms … Has freshman record 7 rec. TDs, one shy of overall school record 9/10/1994 W 36 -.14 College Station Cyrus Gray RB/KOR Started six gms … Team leader in A-P yards (1,088) and KOR yards (727) 11/16/1996 W 33 -.16 College Station Trent Hunter DB Started last six gms … Averaging 8.7 tackles/G in his starts … two INTs vs. CU 11/15/1997 W 51 -.. 7 Norman, Okla. Tony Jerod-Eddie DT Started six gms … Has made 16 tackles, including 3 TFL … blocked PAT vs. TT 11/ 7/1998 W 29 -.. 0 College Station Joey Villavisencio OL Started against Iowa State … saw his first action of the season vs. Cyclones 10/23/1999 L 6 -.51 Norman, Okla. K.J. Williams TE Saw action in last four games 11/11/2000 L 31 -.35 College Station Redshirt Freshmen (9) 11/10/2001 L 10 -.31 Norman, Okla. Frank Avery TE Seen action in six games 11/ 9/2002 W 30 -.26 College Station Danny Baker TE/OL Has made one start at TE … seen action in seven games 11/ 8/2003 L 0 -.77 Norman, Okla. Ben Bass TE Has made one start at TE … seen action in seven games 11/ 6/2004 L 35 -.42 College Station Evan Eike OL Starting offensive guard 11/12/2005 L 30 - .36 Norman, Okla. Lionel Smith DB Played in one game 11/ 4/2006 L 16 -.17 College Station Bradley Stephens RB Seen action in every game … contributed 217 A-P yards 11/ 3/2007 L 14 -.42 Norman Ryan Tannehill WR/QB Leads in catches (44) and yards (663) … set freshman receiving record vs. KSU Harold Turnage TE Played in one game SENIORS STEP UP Garrick Williams OLB Started five games … seventh on team with 33 tackles Much is being made of the Aggies’ youth bri- Transfers (1) gade, but A&M has received key contributions Matt Moss DE Started against KSU … has made 10 tackles, including one TFL and one PBU. from seniors in the last two games. • DE Cyril Obiozor has 10 tackles, including two sacks and total three tackles for losses (TFL). • DE Michael Bennett has contributed 4.5 TFL, Freshmen finds Last Saturday’s win was A&M’s first this sea- including a sack, a batted down pass (PBU) Texas A&M is one only two teams in the nation son when trailing at half … Opponents have and a forced . that have a pair of freshman receivers ranked converted 52 percent of their third-down tries among the NCAA’s top 100 pass catchers (the • DB Devin Gregg returned to the starting lineup in 2008, but Colorado converted just 5-16 last other is ). Redshirt freshman Ryan Tan- and brought a physical presence to the second- week, and were 0-of-6 in the second half. ary. He has made 14 tackles with a PBU. nehill ranks in a tie for No. 43 (5.5/G) and true freshman Jeff Fuller ranks No. 74 (4.7/G). • Alton Dixon shifted from safety to linebacker A&M is also one of just seven teams nationally and has added speed to the front seven. He with three or more receivers ranked among the Lechler’s record in reach has made 14 tackles in two starts at LB. top 100 (Tannehill, Fuller and Mike 1999 All-America Shane Lechler’s seem- • CB Danny Gorrer has made 11 tackles and a Goodson). The others are Houston, Missouri, ingly unattainable school record for career punt sack. New Mexico State, Oregon State, Texas Tech average (44.7) could be in jeopardy. Lechler’s • OT Travis Schneider returned to the starting and Western Michigan. school record, which was an NCAA record with lineup against Colorado after missing two a minimun of 250 punts when he finished his games with a sprained ankle. Underclassman total “o” college career, is within reach of senior Justin Brantly. If Brantly continues on his current punts • Justin Brantly has been All-America- Freshmen and sophomores have accounted per game average and finishes with 55 punts, worthy all season, but might have had his best for 75.4 percent of the Aggies’ total offense he would need to raise his average from 46.5 game of the season with a 48.0 average on in 2008, with sophomore Jerrod to 46.8 to pass Lechler. seven punts with three “coffin corner” boots. Johnson leading the way with 2,080 yards. Also contributing are true freshman Cyrus Gray and coffin corner punts FIRST DOWN FINDERS redshirt freshman Bradley Stephens. All-America candidate Justin Brantly con- The Aggies’ receiver trio of freshmen wideouts All-purpose freshmen nected on three “coffin corner” punts last week Ryan Tannehill and Jeff Fuller and junior tight against Colorado to bring his career total to 54. Freshmen are responsible for nearly 60 end Jamie McCoy are moving the chains at an Brantly’s 54 career punts inside the 20 is just percent of A&M’s all-purpose yardage in 2008. impressive rate. The trio have produced 72 first off the school record of 59 set by current NFL Led by true freshman Cyrus Gray, the Aggie fish downs on their combined 117 receptions (61.5 All-Pro Shane Lecher from 1996-99. percent). Tannehill leads way with 27 first down have gained 2,526 yards. catches, and that number is closely followed by After last week’s game, Gray has gained 1,088 McCoy’s 24 and Fuller’s 21. Breaking it down all-purpose yards, which makes him A&M’s first “bull” market further, Fuller has 11 third down catches that true freshman to gain 1,000 all-purpose yards True freshman placekicker Randy Bullock produced first downs, followed by McCoy and since Danté Hall gained 1,551 in 1996 has given the Aggies a boost by connecting on Tannehill with 10. A&M Freshman All-Purpose Yards List all five attempts since taking off his Moving the Chains Rk. Player, Year A-P Yards redshirt for the Kansas State game. Bullock First Down Catches 1. Danté Hall, 1996 (true)...... 1,551 went 1-for-1 in his debut game, connected on Player, Pos., Year Rec. Total/On 3rd D 2. Leeland McElroy, 1993 (redshirt)...... 1,427 all three of his attempts against Texas Tech and hit another against Colorado. Against Tech, Ryan Tannehill, WR, Fr. 44 27/10 3. , 1991 (redshirt)...... 1,318 Jeff Fuller, WR, Fr. 42 21/11 4. Courtney Lewis, 2003 (redshirt)...... 1,115 Bullock connected on a 46-yarder, which was Jamie McCoy, TE, Jr. 31 24/10 5. Cyrus Gray, 2008 (true)...... 1,088 the longest by an A&M kicker since 2004. 2 Johnson makes mark Season Passing Yards Rk Player, Year Yards Since being thrust into the starting job due to 1. Reggie McNeal, 2004...... 2,791 TALKING an injury, sophomore Jerrod Johnson has been 2. , 2000...... 2,551 nothing short of record-breaking. 3. Dustin Long, 2002...... 2,509 • Since becoming the starter, Johnson set the 4. Kevin Murray, 1986...... 2,463 starting debut record for passing yards with 275 5. Randy McCown, 1999...... 2,374 POINTS against Miami (Fla.) and then set the overall 6. , 1968...... 2,321 school record for game passing yards with 419 7. Stephen McGee, 2007...... 2,311 Old School energy 8. Stephen McGee, 2006...... 2,295 against Kansas State. • A 40-year coaching veteran, de- 9. Corey Pullig, 1995...... 2,105 • His 381-yard passsing effort against Iowa fensive coordinator has 10. Mark Farris, 2001...... 2,094 State gives him two of the top four passing pumped life into the Aggie defense 11. Corey Pullig, 1994...... 2,056 games in school history. Against the Cyclones, with his aggressive style and even 12. Jerrod Johnson, 2008...... 1,967 Johnson completed 79.5 percent of his passes louder voice exhorting them on the (31-of-39), which is the single game record for Season Passing field. “He’s a fiery, fiery guy, and accuracy with a minimum of 30 attempts. Rk Player, Year TDs you just love what he brings us. You have to come with energy when you play for • In six starts (vs. Miami and then the last five 1. Dustin Long, 2002...... 19 him because that’s how playing defense is. It’s a games), Johnson has completed 144-of- , 1982...... 19 perfect match,” CB Jordan Pugh said. -- ESPN.com, 3. Jerrod Johnson, 2008...... 18 225 passes (64.0%) for 1,790 yards with 14 08/14/2008. touchdowns against three . He is 4. Corey Pullig, 1993...... 17 • Despite his many accomplishments on the field over averaging 298.3 passing yards per game in his Kevin Murray, 1986...... 17 the past 40 years, Kines may be best known for a fiery starts. Season Completion Percentage halftime interview when he was serving as interim head • In 2008, Johnson has thrown for 18 touchdowns Rk Player, Year Comp. % coach for Alabama at the 2006 , and is within reach of A&M’s single season 1. Jerrod Johnson, 2008...... 63.0 which has become an internet classic on YouTube.com record of 19 set originally by Gary Kubiak in 2. Stephen McGee, 2006...... 62.0 “I didn’t even know what YouTube was.” Kines said. 1982 and matched by Dustin Long in 2002. He 3. Kevin Murray, 1986...... 60.7 -- Austin American-Statesman, 08/04/2008 is on pace to throw for over 2,600 yards (school 4. Dustin Long, 2003...... 60.6 record is 2,791 by Reggie McNeal in 2004). 5. Mark Farris, 2000...... 59.9 the toughest kinD 6. Corey Pullig, 1994...... 59.9 • Johnson has also gone four consecutive games • Speedy has never 7. Corey Pullig, 1993...... 59.3 with throwing an , which is a span of had a problem running away from 184 attempts dating back to the second quarter Single Game Passing Yards a defender, but after adding 20 of the OSU game. The school record is 213 by Rk Player, Year Yds. pounds of muscle in the offseason, Reggie McNeal from 2003-04. now he can out-run or run over a 1. Jerrod Johnson vs Kansas St., 2008.....419 would-be tackler. “He’s definitely • With 33 passing yards against Oklahoma, JJ 2. Dustin Long at Kansas, 2002...... 399 a dual threat. He’s always been able to make you would become the ninth Aggie to pass for 2,000 3. vs Colorado, 1996...... 385 miss, but now he can put his head down and run yards in a season. 4. Jerrod Johnson at Iowa State, 2008...... 381 you over. He’s the toughest kind of guy to tackle 5. Edd Hargett at SMU, 1968...... 376 -- on who can do both,” DB Jordan Peterson noted. -- Express-News, 08/16/2008 freshman receivers assault A&M Record book Mass-on-mass Freshman receivers Ryan Tannehill and Jeff A&M Freshman Receptions List • One of the first position moves Fuller came to Texas A&M with very different Rk. Player, Year Catches made by first-year head coach expectations -- Tannehill as a run/pass quarter- 1. Ryan Tannehill, 2008...... 44 Mike Sherman was moving Jor- back and Fuller as the highly recruited wideout. 2. Jeff Fuller, 2008...... 42 vorskie Lane to his natural posi- Their production at A&M, however, has been 3. Terrence Murphy, 2001...... 36 tion of fullback. “He presents a nearly identical and eye-catching. 4. Richard Osborne, 1972...... 31 lot of qualities that you look Both have already broken A&M’s freshman 5. Rod Bernstine, 1983...... 24 for (in a fullback). In this offense, you want your season records for catches, receiving yards fullback to be able to catch the football. He gives and touchdowns. Tannehill currently holds the A&M Freshman Receiving Yards List us a double-threat as a runner and receiver. He catches and yards records with 44 for 663, while Rk. Player, Year Rec. Yds. hasn’t had to block very often, but because of his Fuller leads the way with seven touchdowns. 1. Ryan Tannehill, 2008...... 663 size he should be able to engulf people, just mass- Tannehill took down the freshman record for 2. Jeff Fuller, 2008...... 535 on-mass.” Sherman said. -- Topeka Capital-Journal, game catches and yards with 12 catches for 3. Brian Mitchell, 1991...... 519 08/28/2008 4. Terrence Murphy, 2001...... 518 210 yards against Kansas State. 5. Richard Osborne, 1972...... 440 Tannehill is on pace for a 66-catch season Hall of Fame son with over 900 yards, and could challenge Rod A&M Freshman Season Receiving TDs • Kevin Matthews possessed a Bernstine’s receptions record of 65 from 1986 Rk. Player, Year Rec. TD. strong work ethic, intelligence and Robert Ferguson’s mark of 885 yards from 1. Jeff Fuller, 2008...... 7 and impeccable football bloodlines 2000. 2. Ryan Tannehill, 2008...... 5 as the son of NFL Hall of Famer Fuller’s seven touchdowns have far out- 3. Leeland McElroy, 1993...... 4 Bruce Matthews. But he didn’t distanced the old freshman record, and the true Brian Mitchell, 1991...... 4 have a scholarship when he first freshman is now one away from matching the 5. Terrence Murphy, 2001...... 3 came to A&M. Once on campus, he quickly earned the overall school record of eight set originally by full ride and now he has a spot in the starting lineup. Bob Long in 1967 and 1968, and matched by A&M Season Receiving TDs “He didn’t go up there under ideal circumstances, Bethel Johnson in 2002. Rk. Player, Year Rec. TD. but I don’t think it could have worked out any bet- Texas A&M has had a freshman lead the team 1. Bethel Johnson, 2002...... 8 ter. Sometimes the good Lord humbles us, even though we don’t like it,” the elder Matthews said of in receptions just once in school history. Bob Long, 1968...... 8 Bob Long, 1967...... 8 his son’s path at A&M. “It makes me feel like I respect Richard Osborne led the Aggies in catches all four 4. Jeff Fuller, 2008...... 7 my scholarship a lot more,” Kevin Matthews said. seasons of his career from 1972-75. Albert Connell, 1995...... 7 -- Dallas Morning News, 08/20/2008 Several ...... 6 3 “Money” McCoy? johnson is clutch The statistics by first-year tight end Jamie Sophomore quarterback Jerrod Johnson TALKING McCoy are strangely similar to the numbers seems to be at his best in the clutch. Johnson produced by 2008 NFL second-round pick is completing 64.0 percent of his passes in Martellus Bennett. McCoy, who came to A&M third- and fourth-down situations (47-of-73), as a quarterback and then shifted to wide re- and has 37 of his 47 completions on third- and POINTS ceiver and eventually tight end, has grabbed fourth-down produced first downs. 31 catches for 389 yards and four touchdowns Like father, like son after nine games. After nine games in 2007, Utilizing talent • Redshirt freshman “Money” Bennett had 38 catches for 430 yards Texas A&M has a history of converting athletic Ryan Tannehill, who only recently and two touchdowns. high school into solid contributors moved to the position from quar- Bennett and McCoy at various positions at the college level. Johnny terback, had the best game of his (After nine games) Holland and William Thomas converted from career a week before facing off Year Tight End Rec. Yds. TD prep quarterbacks to all-conference linebackers against his father’s alma mater. in the 1980s. Terrence Murphy became A&M’s Ryan’s father, Tim Tannehill, was a backup quarterback 2007 Martellus Bennett 38 430 2 to before shifting to wide receiver at 2008 Jamie McCoy 31 389 4 all-time leading receiver, while Jason Carter and Chad Schroeder both finished their Aggie career Texas Tech from 1985-87. The younger Tannehill was exclusively a quarterback until late August of this year prominently mentioned in the A&M receiving Completion % challenge when Stephen McGee was named starter and Jerrod record book. Sophomore quarterback Jerrod Johnson is Johnson earned the backup job. At that time, Tan- On the 2008 team, five of the team’s top 12 nehill was asked to move to receiver. Tannehill leads completing 63.0 percent of his passes (160-of- pass catchers were high school quarterbacks. 254) this season, which is on pace to break the the team om catches and yards, and had a freshman school record of 62.0 percent set by teammate Better to Receive... record 12 catches for 210 yards against KSU. Stephen McGee in 2006 (194-of-313). Player Pos...... Rec./Yds balloon fight A&M Season Comp. Percentage List Ryan Tannehill QB/WR...... 44/663 Played QB, WR, DB and punter in HS • The Aggies celebrated the end of August camp two-a- Rk. Player, Year Completion % Jamie McCoy TE...... 31/389 days with an offense vs. defense water balloon battle. 1. Jerrod Johnson, 2008...... 63.0 1,000-yd rusher and passer in HS Both groups ended up dripping and laughing. “Humor Stephen McGee, 2006...... 62.0 Cyrus Gray RB...... 8/48 is one of the greatest components of having great 3. Kevin Murray, 1986...... 60.7 Runs option from direct snap at A&M chemistry when you can laugh at things together. 4. Dustin Long, 2003...... 60.6 Jerrod Johnson QB/WR...... 2/41 They had a lot of laughs out there having fun 5. Mark Farris, 2000...... 59.9 Has stepped in at QB for injured McGee with each other,” Head Coach Mike Sherman said. Pierre Brown WR...... 1/14 Mysteriously, the head coach re- Completion percentage Two-time all-district QB at Duncanville mained dry. “They tried, it didn’t After nine games, the Aggies’ team completion work. I’m too quick on my feet percentage is .642, which is on pace to shattter What to look for... -- (actually, I’m) too quick in my the school record of .612 set by the A&M throw- head, more than my feet.” -- BCS Several individual statistical milestones Eagle, 08/21/2008 ers in 2006. Quarterbacks Stephen McGee and could be achieved this week: Jerrod Johnson have individual completion rates • The impetus for the balloon battle • Quarterback Jerrod Johnson needs 33 yards to was a family vacation outing when of .714 and .630, respectively. hit the 2,000 yard mark in season passing. He Sherman and some friends began launching balloons also needs one to match the season at his son, who was lounging down on the dock. Noting Kickoffs Are Gray Area passing touchdowns school record (19 by two that it was fun, Sherman used it to break the monotony True freshman Cyrus Gray, a late addition to players). of August. camp. Mike Sherman’s first signing class, has made • Wide receiver Jeff Fuller needs one receiving an immediate impact as a rusher, receiver and touchdown to match the school record for Shaping the Aggies even as an option quarterback. But his biggest season receiving touchdowns (eight by two • Former pupils in new strength and conditioning coach players) contribution has been as a kickoff returner. He’s Dave Kennedy’s past include two already set the school record for season returns • Running back Mike Goodson is within 56 yards winners, and 27 NFL draft picks, so when the veteran and return yardage. of 2,000 career rushing yards. He would be the coach speaks, the Aggies listen. “Coach K would A&M Season KO Returns List 15th player in school history to reach that level. throw different stuff at us. We ‘d go at 7 o’clock He would also become A&M’s first 2,000-yard every morning and we didn’t know what we were Rk. Player, Year KO rusher with at least 70 career catches. going to do, so we had to be 1. Cyrus Gray, 2008...... 34 ready for anything. I think he 2. Kerry Franks, 2007...... 25 • Quarterback Stephen McGee needs 41 yards of total offense to become just the second Aggie did a great job of getting us in 3. Terrence Murphy, 2003...... 23 shape.” OG Lee Grimes said. Dave Elmendorf, 1970...... 23 to reach the 7,000-yard barrier. He would join Whether he’s training 5. Rod Harris, 1988...... 22 Reggie McNeal, who gained 8,876 yards during his career. and or Mike Rozier and Dave Remington or Mike A&M Season KO List • Punter Justin Brantly is five short of match- Rk. Player, Year Yds. Goodson and Lee Grimes, Ken- ing Shane Lechler’s career record for “coffin nedy’s philosophy remains the same. “We want our 1. Cyrus Gray, 2008...... 727 corner” punts. Lechler set the school standard skill guys as strong as possible and our big guys 2. Kerry Franks, 2007...... 644 with 59 from 1996-99. as fast as possible. So the components of making 2. Terrence Murphy, 2003...... 626 a great player is the same regardless of the player.” 4. Leeland McElroy, 1993...... 590 -- BCS Eagle, 08/30/2006 5. Dave Elmendorf, 1970...... 457 6. Kerry Franks, 2006...... 443 7. Hugh McElroy, 1971...... 439 8. Carl Roaches, 1973...... 426 Carl Roaches, 1972...... 426 10. Larry Horton, 1989...... 420

4 Dual threat goodson Turnovers tell story PRONUNCIATION GUIDE Junior Mike Goodson, who has missed the Since this year’s senior class’ freshman sea- # Name Pronunciation last two games with a sprained knee, is nearing son in 2005, the Aggies have compiled a 18-4 72 AYERS, Josh...... AIRS the 2,000-yard mark in career rushing, but he’s record in games with a plus turnover margin. In 88 BEYER, Cody...... BUYER moving up the receiving charts even faster. With games with an even or minus turnover margin, 30 Bryson, Chevar...... shuh-VAR 84 career catches, Goodson already ranks No. the Aggies are 6-17. The Aggies have won the 87 CAFLISCH, Chris...... CAFF-lish 2 in school history among running backs, and is turnover battle just four times this season, but 10 CHAVIS, Billy...... CHAY-vis tied with Greg Porter at No. 16 on A&M’s career have had the turnover advantage in their three 54 CHEVALIER, Leroy...... SHAH-vie-yay receptions list. most recent games. 22 Cooper, LATRAEL...... lah-TRELL Nearly 60 percent of Goodson’s 84 career 65 EIKE, Evan...... IKE catches have come in the last 10 games. Games with Turnover Advantage 86 Gbunblee, Amos.... GUN-blee (the b is silent) Goodson has caught 49 passes for 427 yards Opponent, Year Turn Take +/- Result 52 GIBAS, Corey...... GEE (as in knee)-bus 4 Gorrer, Danny...... GORE and five touchdowns in that span. SMU, 2005 -1 +4 +3 W, 66- 8 83 JEROD-Eddie...... jah-ROD With 1,944 rushing yards and 84 catches dur- Texas State, 2005 -2 +3 +1 W, 44-31 1 Johnson, JERROD...... jah-ROD ing his career, Goodson is within easy reach of Oklahoma State, 2005 -2 +7 +5 W, 62-23 44 LAMANTIA, Nick (12th Man)...... Lah-mon-TEE-ah becoming the first player in school history with Kansas State, 2005 -1 +3 +2 W, 30-28 49 Obiozor, Cyril...... OH-bah-zore, CY-rill 2,000 rushing yards and 70 catches. at Oklahoma, 2005 -1 +3 +2 L, 30-36 99 TUFUGA, David...... tah-FOO-ah La.-Lafayette, 2006 0 +2 +2 W, 51-7 67 Villavisencio, Joe.. VEE-ah-vah-sen-cee-oh Top RB Receivers at A&M Army, 2006 -1 +3 +2 W, 28-24 Rk Player, Years Receptions Missouri, 2006 0 +3 +3 W, 25-19 1. Keith Woodside, 1983-87...... 110 at Baylor, 2006 0 +1 +1 W, 31-21 2. Mike Goodson, 2006-Present...... 84 Oklahoma, 2006 -1 +2 +1 L, 16-17 3. Larry Stegent, 1967-69...... 71 Nebraska, 2006 0 +1 +1 L, 27-28 Seeking half-million 4. Johnny Hector, 1979-82...... 67 at Texas, 2006 -1 +4 +3 W, 12-7 Texas A&M will be seeking to hit the half-mil- 5. Leeland McElroy, 1993-95...... 53 Montana State, 2007 -1 +2 +1 W, 38-7 lion mark with another big crowd this Saturday Goodson’s Last Nine Games Fresno State, 2007 -1 +3 +2 W, 47-45 3ot against the Sooners. Through six games, A&M La.-Monroe, 2007 -1 +2 +1 W, 54-14 has drawn 489, 748 fans to Kyle Field, which Opponent -Yds Rec.-Yds No.-A-P TD Baylor, 2007 -1 +3 +2 W, 34-10 ranks No. 7 nationally. A&M averages 81,625 at Missouri, 2007 15-48 5-67 20-115 0 Oklahoma State, 2007 0 +1 +1 W, 24-23 fans per game, and averages 98.3 capacity at Texas, 2007 12-72 6-82 18-154 2 at Nebraska, 2007 0 +3 +3 W, 36-17 Kyle Field. Penn State, 2007 14-65 7-30 21- 95 2 Texas, 2007 -2 +3 +1 W, 38-30 The Aggies have drawn 500,000 fans to Kyle Arkansas State, 2008 24-124 6-30 30-154 2 at New Mexico, 2008 -1 +4 +3 W, 28-22 at *New Mexico, 2008 6-9 2-5 8/14 0 four times previously, including the school re- Texas Tech, 2008 -1 +3 +2 L, 25-43 Miami (Fla.), 2008 12-67 4-79 16/146 2 cord of 575,450 in 2007. Army, 2008 11-20 5-26 16/46 0 at Iowa State, 2008 -1 +2 +1 W, 49-35 Colorado, 2008 -1 +3 +2 W, 24-17 at Oklahoma State, 2008 8/112 3/16 11/128 2 Back to turkey Day Kansas State 6/36 2/30 #9/86 1 Texas Tech 8/18 9/62 17/80 1 Walk-on impact The Aggies vs. Longhorns annual matchup Total 116-571 49-427 166-1,018 12 has moved back to its traditional Thanksgiving * — Injured. Bold — Career highs First-year head coach Mike Sherman’ love of Day game time. Since the formation of the Big # — Includes first career punt return competition at all positions has led to a number 12, the game has been played on the Friday of non-scholarship players earning playing time after Thanksgiving. All-american watch already in 2008. All-America candidate Justin Brantly will be Non-Scholarship Players Turning Heads Rivalry Renewed Player, Position Note seeking the 37th 40-yard plus punt average The Aggies and the Arkansas Razorbacks game in the 46th game of his career. Brantly Derek Dumas, LB 12th Man has seen action at LB Marcus Gold, DB Solid special team performer will renew their longtime rivalry with a 10-year currently leads the Big 12 in punting with a 46.5 neutral site series starting in 2009 at the new average, and ranks No. 3 nationally. With 54 *Johnathan Hayes, LB 21 tackles in 2008 Nick LaMantia, FB Second-team fullback stadium in Arlington, Texas. “coffin corner” boots in his career, Brantly has *Justin McQueen, DB Has started at nickel and 12th Man The two teams have not faced each other on deposited nearly 30 percent of his punt inside *Anthony Vela, FB Started at FB vs. Arkansas State the gridiron since the Hogs fled east to the SEC the opponent’s 20-yard line. Drew Williamson, WR Sure-hands put him in WR rotation after the 1991 season. * — Has earned start in 2008 Brantly Watch home sweet kyle All-America candidate Justin Brantly is the 5,000-yard passers The Aggies drew a total of 575,450 fans to nation’s No. 3 active punter with a 44.3 career Senior quarterback Stephen McGee moved Kyle Field in 2007, which set a school record and average over 44 games and 182 boots. into an elite group of Aggie passers by becom- ranked No. 12 nationally. An average of 82,207 NCAA Active Career Punting Leaders ing the fifth player to throw for more than 5,000 fans attended the Aggies’ seven home games, (min. 15 games played) yards in a career. McGee needs 300 yards to which is just off the school best of 82,711 that move past Edd Hargett into No. 4 on the list and Rk Player, School, Class Avg. Games attended six home games in 2001. 1,913 yards to match Reggie McNeal’s school 2007 NCAA Attendance Leaders 1. Kevin Huber, Cincinnati, Sr. 45.8 24 record of 6,992 yards. 2. Chris Miller, Ball State, Sr. 45.1 44 RK School Total Avg. 3. Justin Brantly, Texas A&M, Sr. 44.5 45 5,000-Yard Passers Club 1. Michigan 882,115 110,264 4. Keenyn Crier, Arizona, So. 44.0 20 2. Penn St. 762,419 108,917 5. , SMU, Sr. 43.6 33 Rk Player, Years Passing Yards 3. Ohio St. 735,773 105,110 1. Reggie McNeal, 2002-05...... 6,992 4. Tennessee 727,426 103,918 2. Corey Pullig, 1992-95...... 6,846 5. Auburn 677,510 84,689 3. Kevin Murray, 1983-86...... 6,506 6. Georgia 649,222 92,746 4. Edd Hargett, 1966-68...... 5,379 7. LSU 648,334 92,619 5. Stephen McGee, 2005-present...... 5,186 8. Alabama 644,966 92,138 9. Florida 632,715 90,388 10. Oklahoma 594,005 84,858 11. Nebraska 591,506 84,501 12. Texas A&M 575,450 82,207 5 NFL Experience record-setting lane Aggies in the NFL The Aggie coaching staff has deep ties to the No one in Texas A&M history has been in Texas A&M had 20 former players on NFL . Of the 10 coaches the end zone more than big back Jorvorskie opening day rosters in 2008 on the A&M staff, seven have experience in the Lane, who grabbed sole possession of A&M’s NFL either as coach or as a player, or both. career rushing and total touchdowns records Opening Day Aggies Leading the way is No- with a one-yard plunge against Kansas State on Martellus Bennett (#80) TE (Dallas Cowboys) lan Cromwell, who coached 17 years in the NFL Oct. 11. He had shared the rushing touchdowns Red Bryant (#79) DT () with three teams and played 11 seasons. record with Darren Lewis (1987-90) and the Melvin Bullitt (#33) DB () Other double-digit NFLers are head coach total touchdowns mark with Lewis and Rodney (#89) TE () Mike Sherman (11 years with three teams, Thomas (1991-94). Jason Carter (#11) WR () including six as head coach of the Green Bay He was already A&M’s leading career scorer Corey Clark (#75) OL (San Diego Chargers) Ron Edwards (#95) DT () Packers), quarterback coach (11 among non- and is the only player Robert Ferguson (#89) WR () years with four teams). in school history -- including placekickers -- to Aaron Glenn (#31) DB () score 100 points in a single season twice. (#82) WR (St. Louis Rams) From the NFL to Aggieland Career Rushing TDs List Geoff Hangartner (#63) OL (Carolina Panthers) Johnny Jolly (#97) DT () Coach NFL Experience Rk Player, Years TDs Shane Lechler (#9) P (Oakland Raiders) Mike Sherman 11 years as coach, six as head coach 1. , 2005-Present...... 45 Seth McKinney (#68) OL () Joe Kines 4 years as coach 2. Darren Lewis, 1987-90...... 44 Mike Montgomery (#96) DT (Green Bay Packers) 17 years as coach, 11 years as a player 3. Rodney Thomas, 1991-94...... 41 (#48) LS (Detroit Lions) Tom Rossley 11 years as coach 4. George Woodard, 1975-77, 79...... 35 (#59) OL () Kirk Doll 3 years as coach 5. Curtis Dickey, 1976-79...... 34 (#94) DT () Randy Jordan 1 year as coach, 5 years as a player Pat Williams (#94) DT (Minnesota Vikings) Van Malone 4 years as a players Career Rushing/Receiving TDs List Rk Player, Years TDs Billy Yates (#74) OL (New England Patriots) impressive assistants 1. Jorvorskie Lane, 2005-Present...... 46 Team-by-Team Breakdown: 2. Darren Lewis, 1987-90...... 45 • Mike Sherman’s initial coaching staff at Texas Rodney Thomas, 1991-94...... 45 - NONE A&M is an impressive blend of veteran NFL 4. Leeland McElroy, 1993-95...... 40 - NONE - NONE and college assistant coaches. Tapping into 5. Greg Hill, 1991-93...... 36 his deep NFL ties, Sherman plucked Nolan - NONE Big 12 Career Rushing TDs List Carolina Panthers- Jason Carter, Geoff Hangartner Cromwell from the Seattle Seahawks, Tom Rk Player, Years TDs - NONE Rossley from the Green Bay Packers and Kirk 1. Cedric Benson, UT, 2001-04 ...... 64 - NONE Doll from the . From the college Ricky Williams, UT, 1996-98 ...... 64 Cleveland Browns- Seth McKinney ranks, Sherman hired Joe Kines from Alabama, 3. Eric Crouch, NU, 1998-01 ...... 59 Dallas Cowboys- Martellus Bennett Denver Broncos- NONE Randy Jordan and Buddy Wyatt from Nebraska, 4. Taurean Henderson, TTU, 2002-05 ...... 50 Detroit Lions- Dan Campbell, Don Muhlbach Charles McMillian from TCU and Jim Turner 5. Brad Smith, MU, 2002-05 ...... 45 from Delaware. He retained Van Malone from Green Bay Packers- Johnny Jolly, Mike Montgomery 6. , KSU, 2001-04 ...... 45 - NONE the previous coaching staff. Jorvorskie Lane, 2005-Present...... 45 Indianapolis Colts- Melvin Bullitt • Several members of Sherman’s staff had suc- NCAA Active Career Scoring Leaders - NONE Kansas City Chiefs- Ron Edwards cessful NFL playing careers. Nolan Cromwell Rk Player, School, Class TDs Games - NONE was a four-time safety and the NFC 1. Jarrett Dillard, Rice, Sr. 54 43 Minnesota Vikings- Robert Ferguson, Pat Williams Defensive Player of the Year in 1980. Randy 2. Ian Johnson, Boise State, Sr. 50 42 New England Patriots- Ty Warren, Billy Yates Jordan played in the 2003 with 3. Kory Sheets, Purdue 47 45 New Orleans Saints- Aaron Glenn the Oakland Raiders and received the 2001 4. Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M, Sr.. 46 44 - NONE . Van Malone played 5. James Davis, Clemson 44 43 - NONE five seasons for the Detroit Lions and served Oakland Raiders- Shane Lechler as the special teams captain. - NONE The Real Mc Coys - NONE • Prior to 2008, Sherman served on the same Brothers Jamie and Terrence McCoy have San Diego Chargers- Corey Clark coaching staff with Nolan Cromwell with the been in the starting lineup together several times San Francisco 49ers- Cody Wallace Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks, this season, making them the first A&M brother Seattle Seahawks- Red Bryant Tom Rossley with Holy Cross and the Packers, tandem since Michael and Martellus Bennett to St. Louis Rams- Dante Hall and Kirk Doll at Texas A&M. - NONE start in the same game. The Bennetts started - NONE • As head coach at SMU from 1991-96, Tom several games together in 2005. Washington Redskins- NONE Rossley led the Mustangs to a 21-21 tie with Research is sketchy, but the McCoys could the Aggies in 1994, which ended A&M’s record be the first-ever A&M brother tandem to start 27-game conference winning streak. It was the on the same side of the football (offense). The only blemish on the Aggies’ undefeated season pair have combined to make 49 catches for 577 that year. yards and five touchdowns. • Three members of the 2008 staff had previ- ous ties to the A&M program. Kirk Doll was the Aggies’ linebackers coach from 1988-93 under and R.C. Slocum. Buddy Wyatt coached the defensive line at A&M from 2000-02 under Slocum and Van Malone is in his third season coaching the Aggies’ safeties.

6 16 JUSTIN BRANTLY ALL-BIG 12 CANDIDATE • ALL-AMERICA CANDIDATE 6-3 • 241 • SR-3L • SEALY, T E X AS (SEALY HS)

 Ranks as the No. 3 active punter in the nation with a 44.4 per punt average on 189 boots, trailing only Cincinnati’s Kevin Huber (45.8 average) and 2007 Award finalist Chris Miller of Ball State (45.1).  With a career average of 44.4 yards, has a chance to break NFL All-Pro and former A&M great Shane Lechler’s all-time school record (44.7).  Averaging at least 43 yards a punt in each of his first three years, has taken his game to a new level in 2008...his 46.5 average (37 punts) ranks third nationally.  Has boomed a 50-plus yard kick in eight of nine games this season, and a 60-plus yard boot in four of those contests.  Is on pace to total nearly 2,500 yards in punts in ‘08.  Over 37 percent of his punts this year have pinned opponents inside their own 20.  For his career, has had only three of nearly 200 punts blocked. Career Punt Average List Player, Years Punt Avg. 1. Shane Lechler, 1996-99 44.7 2. Justin Brantly , 2005- 44.4 3. Todd Tschantz, 1984-86 42.4 4. Phil Scoggin, 1964-65 41.9 5. David Davis, 1991-92 41.8

“When I go out there, I’m thinking about doing Career Net Punt Average List Player, Years Net Avg. everything I can to HELP THE TEAM and totally 1. Shane Lechler, 1996-99 40.6 CHANGE THE MOMENTUM of the game. 2. Justin Brantly , 2005- 40.0 3. Todd Tschantz, 1984-86 39.9 I view myself as an IMPACT PLAYER.” 4. David Davis, 1991-92 38.2 — Justin Brantly 5. Kyle Stuard, 1980-83 37.9

Season Punt Average List BRANTLY’S CAREER STATISTICS (45 GAMES) Player, Years Punt Avg. No Yds Avg Long Blkd TB FC 50+ I20 1. Shane Lechler, 1997 47.0 2. Justin Brantly , 2008 46.5 2005 46 1,989 43.2 80 2 10 2 12 10 Shane Lechler, 1999 46.5 2006 50 2,215 44.3 62 0 5 4 21 14 4. Justin Brantly , 2006 44.3 2007 56 2,475 44.2 67 0 7 5 19 16 5. Justin Brantly , 2007 44.2 2008 37 1722 46.5 63 1 2 2 16 14 12. Justin Brantly , 2005 43.2 TOTALS 189 8401 44.4 272 3 24 13 68 54 TB - touchbacks; FC - fair catches; I20 - punts inside opponent’s 20-yard line

7 Head Coach Mike Sherman Sherman returns to Aggieland The Sherman Profile A former NFL executive with deep ties to the college Name...... Michael Francis Sherman game, Mike Sherman was named head football coach Date of Birth.....Dec. 19, 1954 at Texas A&M on Nov. 26, 2007. Birthplace...... Norwood, Mass. An Aggie assistant coach in the early 1990s, Sherman returns to Ag- Hometown...... Northboro, Mass. gieland after serving as the Houston Texans assistant head coach since Wife...... the former Karen Beardmore 2006. Sherman was the offensive line coach on R.C. Slocum’s initial Children...... daughters Sarah, Emily, and Selena, and sons Matthew and Benjamin. coaching staff and helped the Aggies to three conference championships in his two stints at Texas A&M (1989-93, 1995-96). Alma Mater Sherman was named offensive coordinator at Texas A&M in the spring of 1997 before accepting a position with the Green Bay Packers. During Central Connecticut State – Bachelor’s Degree in English in 1977 his time at Texas A&M, Sherman served at the Aggies’ chief recruiter in Playing Career Houston, the Golden Triangle and southern Louisiana. Sherman spent the past two seasons as a integral part of former A&M Offensive Tackle / at Central Connecticut State, 1974-77 quarterback Gary Kubiak’s staff with the Houston Texans. Sherman served as the team’s assistant head coach both seasons, and was the Coaching Career Texans’ offensive coordinator in 2007. 1978...... Stamford High School (Conn.) Prior to joining the Texans, Sherman spent six seasons as the head 1979-80...... Worcester Academy (Mass.) coach of the Green Bay Packers, including five as the team’s executive 1981-82...... Pittsburgh (Part-Time Coach) vice president. From 2001-04, Sherman assumed the duties of general 1983-84...... Tulane (Offensive Line) manager as well. 1985-87...... Holy Cross (Offensive Line) Sherman became the Packers head coach in 2000, guiding the team 1988...... Holy Cross (Off. Coordinator) to five winning seasons. From 2002-2004, Sherman led the Packers to 1989-93...... Texas A&M (Offensive Line) three consecutive NFC North Division titles. His .663 winning percent- 1994...... UCLA (Offensive Line) age (53-27) over his first five years was second only to the great Vince 1995-96...... Texas A&M (Offensive Line) Lombardi in Packers history. Spring 1997...... Texas A&M (Off. Coordinator/Offensive Line) Under Sherman, the Packers offense set numerous team records, 1997-98...... Green Bay Packers (Tight Ends/Asst. Offensive Line) including producing two of the four highest-scoring seasons in franchise 1999...... Seattle Seahawks (Off. Coordinator/Tight Ends) history. In 2003, Green Bay totaled 442 points, which was just 14 points 2000...... Green Bay Packers (Head Coach) shy of the franchise record of 456 set in the team’s world championship 2001-04...... Green Bay Packers (Exec. V.P./GM/Head Coach) season of 1996. Sherman’s troops followed that up with a 424-point 2005...... Green Bay Packers (Exec. V.P./Head Coach) season in 1994, which was good for fourth-best all-time. 2006...... Houston Texans (Asst. Head Coach/Offense) Sherman’s 2004 team set team records with 6,357 total net yards 2007...... Houston Texans (Asst. Head Coach/Off. Coordinator) and 4,449 net passing yards. That year, the team surrendered only 14 2008-...... Texas A&M University (Head Coach) sacks in 598 attempts, another franchise record. The 2003 squad ranks third in Packer history with 5,798 yards and set a franchise record for Bowl Games rushing yards with 2,558, thanks in large part to running back Ahman 1995...... Alamo Bowl (Texas A&M 22, Michigan 20) Green’s franchise-record 1,883 rushing yards. Green Bay also set a 1994...... Cotton Bowl (Notre Dame 24, Texas A&M 21) franchise record by averaging a whopping 5.05 yards per rush attempt 1993...... Cotton Bowl (Notre Dame 28, Texas A&M 3) that year. 1992...... Cotton Bowl (Florida State 10, Texas A&M 2) Before his head coaching stint in Green Bay, Sherman was the Se- 1990...... Holiday Bowl (Texas A&M 65, Brigham Young 14) attle Seahawks’ offensive coordinator in 1999. He first coached for the 1989...... Sun Bowl (Pittburgh 31, Texas A&M 28) Packers from 1997-98, when he was the tight ends/assistant offensive 1983...... Cotton Bowl (SMU 7, Pittburgh 3) line coach. He spent seven years in College Station as the Texas A&M 1982...... Sugar Bowl (Pittsburgh 24, Georgia 20) offensive line coach from 1989-93 and 1995-96, where he met Kubiak during the 1992-93 seasons. Between those times, Sherman spent the Championships 1994 season as the offensive line coach for UCLA. 2004...... NFC North Champions (Green Bay Packers) Sherman’s coaching career began in 1981-82, when he was a part- 2003...... NFC North Champions (Green Bay Packers) time coach at the . From there, he moved on to 2002...... NFC North Champions (Green Bay Packers) Tulane, where he coached the offensive line in 1983-84, and then to Holy 1999...... AFC West Champions (Seattle Seahawks) Cross, where he also coached offensive line in 1985-87 before being 1998...... Super Bowl XXXII (Green Bay Packers) named offensive coordinator in 1988. 1997...... NFC Champions (Green Bay Packers)

1993...... Champions (Texas A&M) 1992...... Southwest Conference Champions (Texas A&M) 1991...... Southwest Conference Champions (Texas A&M)

8 Game recaps 1 & 2 Game 1 Game 2 Arkansas State 18, Texas A&M 14 Texas A&M 28, New Mexico 22 COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Mike Goodson ran for 124 yards and two ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico- Jerrod Johnson came off the bench to touchdowns but it wasn’t enough as the Arkansas State Red Wolves escaped replace injured quarterback Stephen McGee and tossed three touchdown Kyle Field with a victory in both teams’ season opener. Texas A&M led for most passes in leading the Aggies to a 28-22 win over New Mexico. On the receiving of the game but a 15-yard touchdown pass from Corey Leonard to Kevin Jones end of Johnson’s touchdown tosses were freshman Jeff Fuller who scored the put Arkansas State ahead for good with just over four minutes to play. In the first first two touchdowns of his young career and tight end Jamie McCoy who also half, senior quarterback Stephen McGee passed the 5,000-yard career passing logged the first touchdown reception of his career. Jordan Peterson started mark, becoming just the fifth player in Texas A&M history to accomplish the feat. the game’s scoring and ignited the Aggie faithful halfway through the first quarter The Aggies used a total of nine first-time starters including four freshmen. The by intercepting a Donovan Porterie pass and returning it 48 yards for a score. Aggies’ defensive effort was led by middle linebacker Matt Featherston who The Texas A&M defense forced a total of four turnovers on the day that led to 21 notched a career-high 16 tackles. Aggie points. Senior defensive end Michael Bennett led the defensive charge Score By Quarters with nine tackles, but his biggest play of the afternoon came when he scooped Arkansas State 3 0 6 9___ 18 up a Lobo fumble and returned it 37 yards deep into New Mexico territory to Texas A&M 7 7 0 0___ 14 set up what would prove to be the game-winning touchdown. The victory over Scoring Summary the Lobos gave Mike Sherman his first win as a collegiate head coach after ASU- Arauco, Josh 37 FG, 8:45, 1st many successful seasons in the NFL. A&M- Goodson, Mike 9 Run (Bean Kick), 6:20, 1st A&M- Goodson, Mike 7 Run (Bean Kick), 4:23, 2nd Score By Quarters ASU- Arauco, Josh 28 FG, 5:28, 3rd Texas A&M 14 7 0 7___ 28 ASU- Arauco, Josh 25 FG, 00:14, 3rd New Mexico 7 0 3 12___ 22 ASU- Jones, Kevin 15 Pass from Leonard, Corey (Pass Failed), 4:39, 4th ASU- Arauco, Josh 37 FG, 1:12, 4th Scoring Summary A&M- Peterson, Jordan 48 Int. Return (Bean Kick), 7:07, 1st Team Statistics A&M- Fuller, Jeff 21 Pass from Johnson (Bean Kick), 4:41, 1st ______Arkansas State___ Texas A&M UNM- Ferguson, Rodney 45 Run (Aho Kick), 1:58, 1st First Downs______23______18 A&M- Fuller, Jeff 10 Pass from Johnson (Bean Kick), 00:51, 2nd Rushing Attempts-Yards______45-255______36-133 UNM- Aho, James 27 FG, 11:07, 3rd Passing______15-28-0______19-27-2 A&M- McCoy, Jamie 9 Pass from Johnson (Bean Kick), 13:20, 4th Passing Yards______160______170 UNM- Baker, Paul 5 Run (Pass Intercepted), 5:55, 4th Total Offensive Plays______73______63 UNM- Ferguson, Rodney 1 Run (Rush Failed), 00:34, 4th Total Net Yards______415______303 Avg. Gain______5.7______4.8 -Lost______2-1______3-2 Team Statistics Penalties-Yards______6-70______1-15 ______Texas A&M__ New Mexico Punts-Avg.______3-43______2-51 First Downs______16______20 Punt Returns- Yards______1-13______2-9 Rushing Attempts-Yards______39-92______38-216 Kickoff Returns- Yards______2-31______6-104 Passing______13-24-0______22-38-2 Interceptions-Yards______2-15______0-0 Passing Yards______144______154 Fumble Returns-Yards______0-0______0-0 Total Offensive Plays______63______76 Time of Possession______33:21______26:39 Total Net Yards______236______370 Third-Down Conversions______2 of 12______5 of 13 Avg. Gain______3.7______4.9 Fourth-Down Conversions______2 of 3 ______0 of 1 Fumbles-Lost______4-1______3-2 Penalties-Yards______10-62______9-75 Punts-Avg.______7-44.3______5-42.0 Individual Statistics Punt Returns- Yards______3-29______3-79 Rushing: ASU- Arnold 21-145, Leonard 17-86, Lawson 6-29. A&M- Goodson 24-124, Gray 3-24, Stephens 2-14, Kickoff Returns- Yards______3-29______2-45 McGee 7- (-29). Interceptions-Yards______2-59-1______0-0 Passing: ASU- Leonard 15-28-0 -160. A&M- McGee 19-27-2 -170. Fumble Returns-Yards______1-37______0-0 Receiving: ASU- McLennan 6-73, Jones 3-39, Arnold 2-18, Johnson 2-13, Robinson 1-13, Thompkins 1-4. A&M- Goodson Time of Possession______29:45______29:41 6-30, Tannehill 5-59, Fuller 3-22, Stephens 2-6, Johnson 1-36, McCoy 1-12, Morrow 1-5. Third-Down Conversions______7 of 14______8 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions______0 of 1 ______1 of 1 Field Goal Attempts: ASU-Arauco, Josh 37, 28, 25, 37. A&M- Bean, Richie (32), (25). Attendance: 78,691. Individual Statistics Rushing: A&M- Gray 10-29, Stephens 7-25, Lane 7-19, Johnson 8-10, Goodson 6-9. UNM- Ferguson 19- 135, Porterie 7-45, Baker 10-39, Quillen 1-7. Passing: A&M- Johnson 10-19-0 -124, McGee 3-5-0- 20. UNM- Porterie 22-35-2 -154. Receiving: A&M- Tannehill 3-57, Fuller 3-36, McCoy, (Terrence) 2-20, Goodson 2-5, Stephens 1-12, McCoy, (Jamie)1-9, Johnson 1-5. UNM- Hernandez 6-51, McQueen 5-22, Ferguson 5-22, Williams 4-38, Bruno 1-13, Baker 1-8. Field Goal Attempts: A&M- None. UNM- Aho, James, 27. Attendance: 28,007.

9 Game recaps 3 & 4 Game 3 Game 4 Miami 41, Texas A&M 23 Army 17, Texas A&M 21 COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Jerrod Johnson threw for 275 yards and three COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Trent Hunter recorded a game-high 17 tackles touchdowns in his first career start at quarterback but it wasn’t enough as the in his first collegiate start to help lead the Aggies past the Black Knights in front Miami Hurricanes took a 41-23 win in front of over 84,000 fans at Kyle Field. of over 84,000 fans at Kyle Field. Much like the last time the two teams played The Aggies struck first as Johnson hit Mike Goodson for a 62-yard touchdown in 2006, Army had the ball and was driving toward a possible go-ahead score pass on the Aggies’ first play from scrimmage, sending the Kyle Field faithful when the Aggie defense came up with a stop to seal the win. into a frenzy. Miami responded with two quick scores of their own before Richie After a scoreless first quarter, Stephen McGee hit Jeff Fuller for a 42-yard Bean connected on a 38-yard field goal to bring the Aggies to within four at touchdown and a 7-0 Aggie lead. The touchdown was Fuller’s fourth in the last 14-10. Following the Bean field goal, the Hurricanes put the game out of reach three games and tied the A&M freshman record for season touchdowns. The with 27 unanswered points. The Aggie offense gained some momentum toward teams looked to be headed into the locker room at halftime knotted at seven the end of the third quarter however as Johnson hit freshman wide out Jeff but with just over 20 seconds left, Paul Freeney scooped up an Army fumble Fuller for an 18-yard touchdown strike to cap an eight play, 73-yard drive. The and returned it 58 yards to the house. The score marked the second time in touchdown catch was Fuller’s third in the last two games. On the Aggies’ next the last three games that the Aggie defense has scored a touchdown. possession, Johnson again hooked up with Goodson, this time for a one-yard On the Aggies’ first drive of the second half, Jerrod Johnson, filling in for touchdown toss. The Goodson touchdown was the first and only score for the injured Stephen McGee hit tight end Jamie McCoy on an 11-yard scoring either team in the final quarter. strike to put the Aggies ahead 21-7. The Black Knights responded with 10 Score By Quarters unanswered points and had a chance to go ahead late in the fourth quarter Miami 14 10 17 0___ 41 but the Aggie defense thwarted the comeback attempt with a fourth down stop. Texas A&M 10 0 7 6___ 23 Jorvorskie Lane notched six carries for 34 yards and three crucial first downs Scoring Summary on the Aggies’ final drive to help run out the clock and seal the win. A&M- Goodson, Mike 62 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bean Kick),14:40, 1st MIAMI- Cooper, Graig 19 Run (Bosher Kick), 12:56, 1st Score By Quarters st MIAMI- Cooper, Graig 51 Run (Bosher Kick), 8:40, 1 Army 0 7 3 7___ 17 A&M- Bean, Richie 38 FG, 3:21, 1st MIAMI- Bosher, Matt 20 FG, 8:22, 2nd Texas A&M 0 14 7 0___ 21 MIAMI- Collier, Thearon 26 Pass from Marve, Robert (Bosher Kick), 00:20, 2nd MIAMI- Bosher, Matt 20 FG, 6:54, 3rd Scoring Summary MIAMI- Farquharson, Kayne 15 Pass from Marve, Robert (Bosher Kick), 6:36, 3rd A&M- Fuller, Jeff 42 Pass from McGee, Stephen (Bean Kick),7:12, 2nd MIAMI- Cook, Glenn 2 Fumble Recovery (Bosher Kick), 5:43, 3rd ARMY- Dace, Tony 9 Run (DeMarco Kick), 3:09, 2nd A&M- Fuller, Jeff 18 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bean Kick),1:55, 3rd A&M- Freeney, Paul 58 Fumble Recovery (Bean Kick), 00:07, 2nd A&M- Goodson, Mike 1 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Pass Failed), 9:32, 4th A&M- Bean, Richie 38 FG, 3:21, 1st A&M- McCoy, Jamie 11 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bean Kick), 13:44, 3rd Team Statistics ARMY- Campbell, Matthew 24 FG, 5:28, 3rd ARMY- Mealy, Patrick 4 Run (DeMarco Kick), 8:46, 4th ______Miami___ Texas A&M First Downs______18______19 Rushing Attempts-Yards______28-159______35-87 Team Statistics Passing______20-29-1______19-32-1 ______Army___ Texas A&M Passing Yards______239______275 First Downs______21______14 Total Offensive Plays______57______67 Rushing Attempts-Yards______65-280______29-133 Total Net Yards______398______362 Passing______1-5-0______13-19-1 Avg. Gain______7.0______5.4 Passing Yards______4______157 Fumbles-Lost______0-0______5-1 Total Offensive Plays______70______48 Penalties-Yards______6-50______7-71 Total Net Yards______284______290 Punts-Avg.______4-43.2______4-46.5 Avg. Gain______4.1______6.0 Punt Returns- Yards______2-52______2-22 Fumbles-Lost______3-1______2-0 Kickoff Returns- Yards______2-65______6-101 Penalties-Yards______5-38______5-59 Interceptions-Yards______1-4______1-2 Punts-Avg.______4-47.2______5-44.4 Fumble Returns-Yards______1-2-1______0-0 Punt Returns- Yards______2-21______1- (-9) Time of Possession______26:35______33:25 Kickoff Returns- Yards______4-70______3-71 Third-Down Conversions______5 of 12______9 of 16 Interceptions-Yards______1-9______0-0 Fourth-Down Conversions______0 of 1 ______0 of 1 Fumble Returns-Yards______0-0______1-58-1 Time of Possession______36:46______23:14 Individual Statistics Third-Down Conversions______10 of 17______6 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions______0 of 1 ______1 of 1 Rushing: MIAMI- Cooper 16-128, Thomas 4-30, McNeal 3-7, Marve 4- (-6). A&M- Goodson 12-67, Smith 6-20, Gray 6-3, Johnson 11- (-3). Passing: MIAMI- Marve 16-22-1- 212, Harris 4-7-0- 27. A&M- Johnson 19-32-1- 275. Individual Statistics Rushing: ARMY- Bowden 34-128, Mooney 13-55, Carl 7-33, Mealy 3-26, Dace 3-22, McMahand 3-11, Turner 2-5. Receiving: MIAMI- Farquharson 5-67, Collier 4-62, Epps 3-48, Johnson 3-19, Thomas 2-15, Benjamin 1-13, Shields A&M- Gray 6-61, Lane 7-38, Goodson 11-20, Johnson 2-12, McGee 3-2. 1-11, Byrd 1-4. A&M- Fuller 5-79, McCoy, T. 5-51, Goodson 4-79, McCoy, J. 3-43, Brown 1-14, Smith 1-9. Passing: ARMY- Bowden 1-4-0- 4, Williams 1-0-0- 0. A&M- McGee 7-9-0- 104, Johnson 6-10-1- 53. Field Goal Attempts: MIAMI- Bosher, Matt 20, 20. A&M- Bean, Richie 38, (48). Receiving: ARMY- Carter 1-4. A&M- McCoy, J. 5-60, Goodson 5-26, Fuller 1-42, Tannehill 1-26, Gray 1-3. Attendance: 84,165. Field Goal Attempts: ARMY- Campbell, Matt 24. A&M- None. Attendance: 84,090.

10 Game recap 5 & 6 Game 5 Game 6 Texas A&M 28, # 21 Oklahoma State 56 Kansas State 44, Texas A&M 30 STILLWATER, Oklahoma- Texas A&M couldn’t overcome an early Oklahoma COLLEGE STATION, Texas- Texas A&M racked up a season high 544 yards State lead as the Cowboys handed the Aggies their first lost in the last five meet- of total offense and Jerrod Johnson became the first player in school history to ings between the two schools. Mike Goodson ran for a game high 112 yards throw for over 400 yards in a game, but the Aggies couldn’t overcome a slow and scored two touchdowns but it wasn’t enough to make up for Oklahoma start and fell to the Wildcats 44-30. State’s big plays on defense and special teams. After spotting Kansas State a 27-3 lead midway through the second quarter, The Aggies racked up a season high 402 yards of total offense, but the the Aggies were forced to go to the air in the comeback attempt. Led by John- Cowboys countered with their fourth consecutive 50-plus point game. son’s school record 487 yards of total offense and career best 29 completions, Aggie quarterback Jerrod Johnson, starting only the second game of his the Aggies clawed their way back into the ball game late in the third quarter career completed 24 of 43 passes for 218 yards and two touchdowns. Johnson but couldn’t come up with the big play when they needed it. Of Johnson’s 29 got big games out of receivers Ryan Tannehill and Jeff Fuller. Tannehill set completions, 21 went to freshman receivers. Ryan Tannehill paced the receiving career highs for catches (seven) and receiving yards (49) while also hauling in efforts with freshman records in both catches (12) and receiving yards (210). the first two touchdown catches of his young career. Fuller caught five passes Late in the second quarter, senior Jorvorskie Lane blasted into the endzone for 67 yards continuing a stellar season for a true freshman. for the 45th rushing touchdown of his career, which breaks the Texas A&M and Anthony Lewis led the Aggie defense and both set career school record that he shared with Darren Lewis. It was also the 46th total highs with seven tackles on the evening. Miller also recovered a fumble at the touchdown of his career, which breaks the school mark that he shared with end of the third quarter that led to an Aggie touchdown. Lewis and Rodney Thomas. Score By Quarters Score By Quarters Kansas State 7 20 3 14___ 44 Texas A&M 7 0 7 14___ 28 Texas A&M 3 7 6 14___ 30 Oklahoma State 21 7 14 14___ 56 Scoring Summary Scoring Summary KSU- Freeman, Josh 12 Run (Rossman Kick), 11:45, 1st. OSU- Chinasa, Ugo 6 Interception Return (Bailey Kick), 8:26, 1st . A&M- Bullock, Randy 26 FG, 4:44, 1st. OSU- Bryant, Dez 29 Pass from Robinson, Zac (Bailey Kick), 3:58, 1st. KSU- Herndon, Courtney 10 Blocked Punt Return (Kick Failed), 14:47, 2nd. OSU- Bryant, Dez 78 Punt Return (Bailey Kick), 1:59, 1st. KSU- Dold, Logan 4 Run (Rossman Kick), 7:39, 2nd. A&M- Goodson, Mike 80 Run (Bean Kick), 1:50, 1st. KSU- Freeman, Josh 11 Run (Rossman Kick), 4:20, 2nd. OSU- Lavine, Patrick 22 Interception Return (Bailey Kick), 1:51, 2nd. A&M- Lane, Jorvorskie 1 Run (Bullock Kick), 1:32, 2nd. OSU- Bryant, Dez 23 Pass from Robinson, Zac (Bailey Kick), 11:30, 3rd. KSU- Rossman, Brooks 49 FG, 7:53, 3rd. A&M- Tannehill, Ryan 6 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bean Kick), 5:10, 3rd. A&M- Johnson, Jerrod 5 Run (Kick Failed), 2:43, 3rd. OSU- Robinson, Zac 6 Run (Bailey Kick), 2:20, 3rd. KSU- Freeman, Josh 1 Run (Rossman Kick), 4:37, 4th. A&M- Goodson, Mike 11 Run (Bean Kick), 13:45, 4th. A&M- Goodson, Mike 23 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 3:30, 4th. OSU- Bryant, Dez 21 Pass from Robinson, Zac (Bailey Kick), 12:20, 4th. KSU- Freeman, Josh 4 Run (Rossman Kick), 1:14, 4th. A&M- Tannehill, Ryan 4 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bean Kick), 7:45, 4th. A&M- Tannehill, Ryan 55 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 0:31, 4th. OSU- Robinson, Zac 7 Run (Bailey Kick), 1:50, 4th. Team Statistics Team Statistics ______Kansas State___ Texas A&M ______Texas A&M_ Oklahoma St. First Downs______30______25 First Downs______19______20 Rushing Attempts-Yards______47-215______33-125 Rushing Attempts-Yards______30-184______46-215 Passing______21-26-0______29-41-0 Passing______24-43-2______10-14-0 Passing Yards______234______419 Passing Yards______218______186 Total Offensive Plays______73______74 Total Offensive Plays______73______60 Total Net Yards______449______544 Total Net Yards______402______401 Avg. Gain______6.2______7.4 Avg. Gain______5.5______6.7 Fumbles-Lost______2-1______1-1 Fumbles-Lost______3-3______3-1 Penalties-Yards______2-25______9-65 Penalties-Yards______9-63______10-85 Punts-Avg.______1-42______2-58 Punts-Avg.______4-54______3-35 Punt Returns- Yards______2-15-1______1-10 Punt Returns- Yards______0-0______2-87-1 Kickoff Returns- Yards______2-32______4-81 Kickoff Returns- Yards______6-145______5-150 Interceptions-Yards______0-0______0-0 Interceptions-Yards______0-0______2-28-2 Fumble Returns-Yards______1-10______1-35 Fumble Returns-Yards______0-0______1-35 Time of Possession______32:15______27:45 Time of Possession______30:20______29:40 Third-Down Conversions______9 of12______8 of 15 Third-Down Conversions______7 of 16______6 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions______1 of 1 ______2 of 4 Fourth-Down Conversions______2 of 2 ______0 of 1 Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Rushing: KSU- Dold 21-115, Freeman 18-95, Valentine 3-11, Murphy 2-4. A&M- Johnson 17-68, Goodson 6-36, Gray Rushing: A&M- Goodson 8-112, Johnson 13-42, Gray 5-22, Lane 4-8. OSU- Hunter 21-90, Robinson 15-66, Toston 6-17, Lane 3-2, Smith 1-2. 9-59, Johnson 1-0. Passing: KSU- Freeman 21-26-0- 234. A&M- Johnson 29-41-0- 419. Passing: A&M- Johnson 24-43-2- 218. OSU- Robinson 10-13-0- 186. Receiving: KSU- Quarles 9-102, Masturd 5-43, Banks 4-59, Murphy 1-15, Valentine 1-8, Dold 1-7. A&M- Tannehill Receiving: A&M- Tannehill 7-49, Fuller 5-67, McCoy, J. 3-35, Goodson 3-16, McCoy, T. 2-21, Lane 2-19, Gray 2-11. 12-210, Fuller 7-78, McCoy 4-43, Morrow 2-42, Goodson 2-30, Gray 2-16. OSU- Bryant 5-106, Davis 2-61, Toston 2-8, Bowling 1-11. Field Goal Attempts: KSU- Brooks Rossman 49. A&M- Randy Bullock 26. Field Goal Attempts: A&M- None. OSU- Dan Bailey (50). Attendance: 78,669. Attendance: 51,147.

11 Game recaps 7 & 8

Game 7 Game 8 Texas Tech 43, Texas A&M 25 Texas A&M 49, Iowa State 35 COLLEGE STATION, Texas- The Aggies scored on five of their first six AMES , Iowa- Jerrod Johnson threw for 381 yards and a career-high four possessions and led heavily favored Texas Tech 23-20 at the half, but couldn’t touchdowns as the Aggies rolled to a victory in Ames. The win was the first in hang on after a furious Texas Tech comeback in the second half. a Big 12 game for first year head coach Mike Sherman and kept the Aggies Texas A&M set first half season highs in passing (227), total offense (274) and undefeated all-time at Jack Trice Stadium. points (23) and held the ball for an astonishing 20:15 in the half. The halftime After the Aggies jumped to a 28-14 lead in the first half, the Cyclones made deficit was the first time the Red Raiders had trailed at the half this season. a brief comeback bid when they pulled within eight in the third quarter but The Aggies’ young defense played well against the high powered Red Raider Johnson and company embarked on consecutive scoring drives and put the offense as well, holding them under their season scoring average and forcing game out of reach. three crucial turnovers that led to ten points. True freshman Trent Hunter again Johnson also set a career-high by completing 31 of 39 passes (79.5%) on led the defensive charge with 13 tackles and a crucial interception. the night while using eight different receivers including four who caught at least The kicking game proved to be a strong point for the Aggies as well, as true six passes. Leading the way was tight end Jamie McCoy who snagged seven freshman Randy Bullock booted three field goals, including a 46 yarder. All- catches for 110 yards and two scores. America candidate Justin Brantly had a 45-yard average on five punts, which It was a record breaking night all around for the Aggies as wide receiver marked the 35th time in his career that he has had a 40-yard plus punting Ryan Tannehill broke freshman season records for catches (39) and receiving average in a game. The Aggies also blocked two extra point attempts, with yards (583) and Jeff Fuller broke the freshman record for touchdown catches Arkeith Brown returning the second one the length of the field for a rare two in a season (5). Not to be outdone, true freshman Cyrus Gray broke the school point conversion for the defensive team. record for kickoff return yards in a season (650). Score By Quarters Score By Quarters Texas Tech 7 13 10 13___ 43 Texas A&M 7 21 7 14___ 49 Texas A&M 10 13 0 2___ 25 Iowa State 7 10 3 15___ 35 Scoring Summary Scoring Summary A&M- Bullock, Randy 46 FG, 12:09, 1st. ISU- Robinson, Alexander 1 Run (Mahoney Kick), 10:53, 1st. TT- Crabtree, Michael 25 Pass from Harrell, Graham (Fowler Kick), 10:01, 1st. A&M- McCoy, Terrence 35 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 7:40, 1st. A&M- Tannehill, Ryan 3 Pass from McGee, Stephen (Bullock Kick), 3:18, 1st. A&M- McCoy, Jamie 37 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 14:01, 2nd TT- Batch, Baron 3 Run (Kick Blocked), 14:21, 2nd. ISU- Scales, Jason 1 Run (Mahoney Kick), 10:40, 2nd A&M- Bullock, Randy 28 FG, 9:48, 2nd. A&M- McCoy, Jamie 12 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 6:05, 2nd A&M- Bullock, Randy 18 FG, 6:29, 2nd. A&M- Gray, Cyrus 27 Run (Bullock Kick), 1:22, 2nd. TT- Batch, Baron 8 Pass from Harrell, Graham (Fowler Kick), 3:51, 2nd. ISU- Mahoney, Grant 32 FG, 0:00, 2nd. A&M- Goodson, Mike 1 Run (Bullock Kick), 00:23, 2nd. ISU- Mahoney, Grant 26 FG, 4:42, 3rd. TT- Crabtree, Michael 3 Pass from Harrell, Graham (Fowler Kick), 11:10, 3rd A&M- Lane, Jorvorskie 1 Run (Bullock Kick), 1:06, 3rd. TT- Fowler, Cory 25 FG, 2:44, 3rd. A&M- Johnson, Jerrod 5 Run (Bullock Kick), 11:27, 4th. TT- Harrell, Graham 1 Run (Kick Blocked), 7:00, 4th. ISU- Arnaud, Austen 9 Run (Darks Pass From Arnaud), 7:43, 4th. A&M- Brown, Arkeith PAT Return, 7:00, 4th. A&M- Fuller, Jeff 8 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 4:22, 4th. TT- Harrell, Graham 1 Run (Fowler Kick), 00:20, 4th. ISU- Franklin, Collin 2 Pass from Arnaud, Austen (Mahoney Kick), 3:30, 4th. Team Statistics Team Statistics ______Texas Tech___ Texas A&M ______Texas A&M____Iowa State First Downs______33______19 First Downs______27______34 Rushing Attempts-Yards______23-111______23-20 Rushing Attempts-Yards______35-128______39-173 Passing______44-56-2______27-40-0 Passing______31-39-0______28-46-0 Passing Yards______450______286 Passing Yards______381______401 Total Offensive Plays______79______63 Total Offensive Plays______74______85 Total Net Yards______561______306 Total Net Yards______509______574 Avg. Gain______7.1______4.9 Avg. Gain______6.9______6.8 Fumbles-Lost______1-1______1-1 Fumbles-Lost______1-1______2-2 Penalties-Yards______10-68______5-45 Penalties-Yards______7-61______4-25 Punts-Avg.______1-32______5-225 Punts-Avg.______2-33.5______0-0 Punt Returns- Yards______2-15-1______1-10 Punt Returns- Yards______0-0______0-0 Kickoff Returns- Yards______5-30______0-0 Kickoff Returns- Yards______4-77______5-119 Interceptions-Yards______0-0______2-24 Interceptions-Yards______0-0______0-0 Fumble Returns-Yards______0-0______0-0 Fumble Returns-Yards______0-0______1-3 Time of Possession______32:28______27:32 Time of Possession______29:58______30:02 Third-Down Conversions______10 of12______6 of 14 Third-Down Conversions______11 of 14______11 of 16 Fourth-Down Conversions______0 of 0 ______0 of 0 Fourth-Down Conversions______1 of 1 ______1 of 2 Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Rushing: TT- Batch 13-87, Woods 7-20, Harrell 3-4. A&M- Goodson 8-18, Gray 4-8, Smith 1-1, Tannehill 1-0, Johnson Rushing: A&M- Gray 14-69, Stephens 5-25, Smith 4-21, Johnson 8-16, Lane 1-1. ISU- Robinson 16-85, Arnaud 9- (-7). 16-67, Scales 6-22, Johnson 1- (-1). Passing: TT- Harrell 44-56-2- 450. A&M- Johnson 26-39-0- 283, McGee 1-1-0- 3. Passing: A&M- Johnson 31-39-0- 381. ISU- Arnaud 26-41-0- 371, Hamilton 1-1-0- 17, Darks 1-1-0- 13. Receiving: TT- Lewis 9-92, Crabtree 8-71, Swindall 7-101, Morris 7-70, Britton 4-48, Woods 4-34, Batch 3-8, Franks Receiving: A&M- Fuller 8-95, McCoy, J. 7-110, Tannehill 6-78, McCoy, T. 6-67, Morrow 1-22, Smith 1-5, Lane 1-3, Gray 1-13, Leong 1-13. A&M- Goodson 9-62, Tannehill 5-104, McCoy, J. 4-45, Fuller 4-21, McCoy, T. 2-22, Gray 2-17, 1-1. ISU- Sumrall 9-143, Franklin 4-37, Catlett 4-37, Jones 2-44, Darks 2-43, Johnson 2-38, Zitek 1-14, Robinson Smith 1-15. 1-14, Arnaud 1-13, Bykowski 1-10, Hamilton 1-8. Field Goal Attempts: TT- Cory Fowler 25. A&M- Randy Bullock 46, 28, 18. Field Goal Attempts: A&M- None. ISU- Mahoney (31), (51), 32, 26. Attendance: 86,012. Attendance: 45,495.

12 Game recaps 9 & 10

Game 9 Colorado 17, Texas A&M 24 COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Trent Hunter intercepted his second pass of the game with a little over two minutes left on the clock to thwart a late Colorado comeback attempt and clinch the Aggies’ second straight Big 12 win. Hunter and the Aggie defense played well all afternoon by tying a season low 17 points allowed and forcing three crucial turnovers. The Aggie defense was particularly good in the second half when they allowed only 7 points and forced the Buffaloes to go 0 for 6 on third down conversions. The Aggies trailed 10-3 at half but 21 third quarter points put the game out of reach. Sophomore quarterback Jerrod Johnson again paced an efficient of- fensive attack by throwing for 214 yards and three touchdowns. The freshman phenom receiving duo of Jeff Fuller and Ryan Tannehill had another strong Saturday by combining for 11 catches for 175 yards and three touchdowns. Starting in place of the injured Mike Goodson, true freshman running back Cyrus Gray set a career-high with 72 rushing yards on nine carries. Score By Quarters Colorado 7 3 0 7___ 17 Texas A&M 0 3 21 0___ 24 Scoring Summary CU- Stewart, Rodney 6 Run (Goodman Kick), 7:02, 1st A&M- Bullock, Randy 39 FG, 5:43, 2nd CU- Davis, Jameson 30 FG, 0:03, 2nd A&M- Tannehill, Ryan 32 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 12:02, 3rd A&M- Fuller, Jeff 59 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 3:27, 3rd A&M- Fuller, Jeff 10 Pass from Johnson, Jerrod (Bullock Kick), 0:00, 3rd CU- Sumler, Demetrius 10 Run (Goodman Kick) 2:59, 4th Team Statistics ______Colorado___ Texas A&M First Downs______22______20 Rushing Attempts-Yards______43-194______33-94 Passing______18-34-3______15-31-0 Passing Yards______198______214 Total Offensive Plays______77______64 Total Net Yards______392______308 Avg. Gain______5.1______4.8 Fumbles-Lost______3-0______2-1 Penalties-Yards______7-61______7-59 Punts-Avg.______6-33.2______7-48.0 Punt Returns- Yards______5-59______1-1 Kickoff Returns- Yards______4-56______4-97 Interceptions-Yards______0-0______3-0 Fumble Returns-Yards______1-0______0-0 Time of Possession______34:22______25:38 Third-Down Conversions______5 of 16______5 of 13 Fourth-Down Conversions______2 of 2______0 of 0 Individual Statistics Rushing: CU- Hansen 16-86, Scott 10-66, Sumler 4-20, Stewart 5-19, Espinoza 1-5, McKnight 2-2, Hawkins 2-1, Moyd 1- (-2), Smith 2- (-3). A&M- Gray 11-80, Smith 12-34, Lane 2-7, Johnson 7- (-25). Passing: CU- Hansen 11-23-2- 89, Hawkins 7-11-1- 109. A&M- Johnson 15-31-0- 214. Receiving: CU- Crawford 5-27, McKnight 4-56, Geer 3-50, Williams 3-18, Sumler 1-40, Smith 1-8, Moyd 1- (-1). A&M- Fuller 6-95, Tannehill 5-80, McCoy, J. 3-32, McCoy, T. 1-7. Field Goal Attempts: CU: Goodman 46, Davis (30), A&M: Bullock (39). Attendance: 78,121

13 Texas A&M in 2008 Big 12, NCAA Rankings

Texas A&M (4 - 5 - 0) Thru: 11/01/2008 - Week 10

TEAM RANKINGS 119 teams ranked in Football Bowl Subdivision 12 teams ranked in the Big 12 Conference

SCHEDULE AND RESULTS 4-5-0 W-2 Category National Actual National Conf Big 12 Conference Rank Leader Actual Rank Leader Actual Big 12 Conference Record: 2-3-0 Rushing Offense 102 110.67 Navy 308.00 12 Oklahoma St. 273.56 08/30/2008 *+ Arkansas St. 14 18 L Passing Offense 27 251.56 Texas Tech 424.56 8 Texas Tech 424.56 09/06/2008 New Mexico 28 22 W Total Offense 65 362.22 Tulsa 593.00 10 Texas Tech 559.33 09/20/2008 *+ Miami (Fla.) 23 41 L Scoring Offense 55 26.89 Tulsa 52.00 10 Oklahoma 49.78 09/27/2008 *+ Army 21 17 W Rushing Defense 104 202.00 TCU 38.90 11 Texas 73.22 10/04/2008 * Oklahoma St. 28 56 L Pass Efficiency Defense 84 132.72 Southern California 82.33 8 Oklahoma 113.34 Total Defense 104 427.11 Southern California 211.63 10 Texas Tech 349.56 10/11/2008 + Kansas St. 30 44 L 10/18/2008 + Texas Tech 25 43 L Scoring Defense 102 32.56 Southern California 7.13 10 Texas 20.67 10/25/2008 Iowa St. 49 35 W Net Punting 64 34.89 Michigan 42.46 6 Oklahoma St. 41.68 11/01/2008 + Colorado 24 17 W Punt Returns 98 6.20 Central Mich. 20.77 11 Oklahoma St. 19.50 11/08/2008 + Oklahoma Kickoff Returns 80 20.52 Penn St. 29.00 11 Oklahoma 26.55 11/15/2008 Baylor Turnover Margin 59 .00 Florida 1.75 9 Oklahoma 1.33 11/27/2008 * Texas Pass Defense 79 225.11 Southern California 127.50 2 Colorado 213.67 + Home Game ^ Neutral Site * Night Game Passing Efficiency 21 146.69 Tulsa 194.42 8 Oklahoma St. 187.93 Sacks 94 1.33 TCU 3.80 11 Texas 3.44 OT Overtime Game Tackles For Loss T-91 4.89 Georgia Tech 8.89 10 Missouri 8.89 Sacks Allowed 111 3.00 Air Force .22 12 Texas Tech .56 T=tied at this ranking

PLAYER RANKINGS Player must have played in 75% of team's games Summary of the top 100 national leaders and top 25 conference leaders 15 categories ranked

National National Actual Conf Big 12 Conference Actual Category Player Rank Actual Leader Rank Leader Rushing Mike Goodson 55.14 Brown II, UConn 156.22 13 Hunter, OklaSt 135.56 Cyrus Gray 34.78 T-20 Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) Jerrod Johnson 18 148.28 Johnson, Tulsa 198.24 8 Robinson, OklaSt 192.45 Total Offense Jerrod Johnson 37 231.11 Harrell, TxTech 402.00 10 Harrell, TxTech 402.00 Mike Goodson 55.14 24 Receptions Per Game Ryan Tannehill T-43 5.50 Fitzgeral, NTex 9.44 10 Coffman, Mo 8.11 Jeff Fuller T-74 4.67 17 Mike Goodson 90 4.43 20 Receiving Yards Per Game Ryan Tannehill 31 82.88 Collie, BYU 117.56 9 Bryant, OklaSt 117.11 Jeff Fuller 85 59.44 17 Interceptions Trent Hunter T-58 .33 Burnett, GaTech .67 T-4 Charbonne, TxTech .56 Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game) Justin Brantly 3 46.54 Conley, Idaho 47.22 1 Brantly, TexA&M 46.54 Punt Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Clark, NMex 21.18 Bryant, OklaSt 19.20 Kickoff Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Cyrus Gray 97 21.38 Garvin, FlaSt 34.25 10 Cox, OklaSt 31.05 Field Goals Gano, FlaSt 2.50 Mahoney, IowaSt 1.44 Scoring Mike Goodson T-80 6.86 Bryant, OklaSt 11.33 17 Bryant, OklaSt 11.33 All-Purpose Runners Cyrus Gray 59 120.89 Hilton, FLIntl 192.00 9 Maclin, Mo 189.67 Mike Goodson 92.00 19 Ryan Tannehill 82.88 25 Sacks Von Miller .39 Hughes, TCU 1.40 T-15 Williams, TxTech 1.11 Tackles Matt Featherston T-75 7.89 Richardso, NMxSt 13.57 T-9 Pawelek, Baylor 11.67 Alton Dixon 7.00 T-16 Trent Hunter 6.11 T-25 Tackles For Loss Michael Bennett T-53 1.13 Carringto, Ark St 1.88 7 Weathersp, Mo 1.50 Von Miller .83 T-15 T=tied at this ranking

14 Oklahoma in 2008 Big 12, NCAA Rankings

Oklahoma (8 - 1 - 0) Thru: 11/01/2008 - Week 10

TEAM RANKINGS 119 teams ranked in Football Bowl Subdivision 12 teams ranked in the Big 12 Conference

SCHEDULE AND RESULTS 8-1-0 W-3 National National Conf Big 12 Conference Category Rank Actual Leader Actual Rank Leader Actual Big 12 Conference Record: 4-1-0 Rushing Offense 35 179.44 Navy 308.00 3 Oklahoma St. 273.56 08/30/2008 + Chattanooga 57 2 W Passing Offense 3 358.89 Texas Tech 424.56 2 Texas Tech 424.56 09/06/2008 + Cincinnati 52 26 W Total Offense 3 538.33 Tulsa 593.00 2 Texas Tech 559.33 09/13/2008 Washington 55 14 W Scoring Offense 2 49.78 Tulsa 52.00 1 Oklahoma 49.78 09/27/2008 + TCU 35 10 W Rushing Defense 35 116.56 TCU 38.90 4 Texas 73.22 10/04/2008 Baylor 49 17 W Pass Efficiency Defense 34 113.34 Southern California 82.33 1 Oklahoma 113.34 Total Defense 59 353.11 Southern California 211.63 2 Texas Tech 349.56 10/11/2008 ^ Texas 35 45 L 10/18/2008 + Kansas 45 31 W Scoring Defense 51 23.11 Southern California 7.13 4 Texas 20.67 10/25/2008 Kansas St. 58 35 W Net Punting 100 32.43 Michigan 42.46 10 Oklahoma St. 41.68 11/01/2008 + Nebraska 62 28 W Punt Returns 60 9.13 Central Mich. 20.77 10 Oklahoma St. 19.50 11/08/2008 Texas A&M Kickoff Returns 6 26.55 Penn St. 29.00 1 Oklahoma 26.55 11/22/2008 + Texas Tech Turnover Margin 5 1.33 Florida 1.75 1 Oklahoma 1.33 11/29/2008 Oklahoma St. Pass Defense 90 236.56 Southern California 127.50 5 Colorado 213.67 + Home Game ^ Neutral Site * Night Game Passing Efficiency 4 182.97 Tulsa 194.42 3 Oklahoma St. 187.93 Sacks 5 3.33 TCU 3.80 2 Texas 3.44 OT Overtime Game Tackles For Loss 7 8.22 Georgia Tech 8.89 2 Missouri 8.89 Sacks Allowed 9 .89 Air Force .22 2 Texas Tech .56 T=tied at this ranking

PLAYER RANKINGS Player must have played in 75% of team's games Summary of the top 100 national leaders and top 25 conference leaders 15 categories ranked

National Category Player Actual National Actual Conf Big 12 Conference Rank Leader Rank Leader Actual Rushing DeMarco Murray 54 75.67 Brown II, UConn 156.22 3 Hunter, OklaSt 135.56 Chris Brown 57 73.89 4 Passing Efficiency (Min. 15 Att./Game) Sam Bradford 3 189.03 Johnson, Tulsa 198.24 2 Robinson, OklaSt 192.45 Total Offense Sam Bradford 5 343.00 Harrell, TxTech 402.00 3 Harrell, TxTech 402.00 DeMarco Murray 75.67 15 Chris Brown 73.89 16 Receptions Per Game T-54 5.22 Fitzgeral, NTex 9.44 T-12 Coffman, Mo 8.11 4.12 21 3.78 23 Receiving Yards Per Game Juaquin Iglesias 23 87.00 Collie, BYU 117.56 7 Bryant, OklaSt 117.11 Manuel Johnson 48 71.75 13 Jermaine Gresham 92 57.67 19 51.38 22 Interceptions Lendy Holmes T-17 .44 Burnett, GaTech .67 3 Charbonne, TxTech .56 Dominque Franks T-58 .33 T-4 Travis Lewis T-58 .33 T-4 Punting (Min. 3.6 Punts/Game) Mike Knall 89 35.50 Conley, Idaho 47.22 6 Brantly, TexA&M 46.54 Punt Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) Ryan Broyles 21 11.73 Clark, NMex 21.18 3 Bryant, OklaSt 19.20 Kickoff Returns (Min. 1.2 Ret./Game) DeMarco Murray 11 28.94 Garvin, FlaSt 34.25 2 Cox, OklaSt 31.05 Juaquin Iglesias 50 23.62 8 Field Goals Jimmy Stevens .33 Gano, FlaSt 2.50 11 Mahoney, IowaSt 1.44 Scoring DeMarco Murray T-16 9.33 Bryant, OklaSt 11.33 5 Bryant, OklaSt 11.33 Jimmy Stevens T-53 7.56 10 Chris Brown T-89 6.67 T-18 Manuel Johnson 6.00 T-23 Jermaine Gresham 6.00 T-23 All-Purpose Runners DeMarco Murray 18 157.56 Hilton, FLIntl 192.00 3 Maclin, Mo 189.67 Juaquin Iglesias 56 121.78 7 Sacks Gerald McCoy T-37 .67 Hughes, TCU 1.40 T-5 Williams, TxTech 1.11 Auston English T-75 .50 T-9 Keenan Clayton .39 T-15 Travis Lewis .39 T-15

15 2008 TEXAS A&M depth chart Offense Defense WR 8_ Jeff Fuller, 6-4, 209, Fr-HS, McKinney, TX (Boyd) DE 11_ Michael Bennett, 6-4, 261, Sr-3L, Alief, TX (Taylor) 17_ Ryan Tannehill, 6-4, 204, Fr-RS, Big Spring, TX (Big Spring) or 86_ Amos Gbunblee, 6-5, 250, Sr-3L, Cypress, TX (Cy-Springs)

RT 75_ Travis Schneider, 6-8, 290, Sr-3L, Bellville, TX (Bellville) DT 77_ Lucas Patterson, 6-4, 297, So-1L, Kingsville, TX (King) 79_ Robbie Frost, 6-6, 300, Jr-1L, Houston, TX (Stratford) 19_ Eddie Brown, 6-0, 265, Fr-HS, Waller, TX (Waller)

RG 74_ Lee Grimes, 6-6, 339, Jr-1L, Brownwood, TX (Brownwood) DT 83_ Tony Jerod-Eddie, 6-5, 256, Fr-HS, DeSoto, TX (DeSoto) 67_ Joe Villavisencio, 6-4, 322, Fr-HS, Jacksonville, Texas (Jacksonville) 91_ Kellen Heard, 6-6, 345, Jr-2L, Wharton, TX (Wharton)

C 63_ Kevin Matthews, 6-4, 297, Jr-1L, Sugar Land, TX (Elkins) DE 49_ Cyril Obiozor, 6-4, 264, Sr-3L, Pearland, TX (Pearland) 55_ Danny Baker, 6-5, 296, Fr-RS, Sugar Land, TX (Elkins) 93_ Paul Freeney, 6-4, 227, Jr-1L, Houston, TX (Eisenhower)

LG 65_ Evan Eike, 6-4, 303, Fr-RS, Bryan, TX (Bryan) OLB 9_ Alton Dixon, 5-11, 197, Sr-3L, Lufkin, TX (Lufkin) or 61_ Vincent Williams, 6-4, 206, Jr-SQ, Dallas, TX (Carter) 40_ Von Miller, 6-3, 214, So-1L, DeSoto, TX (DeSoto)

LT 76_ Michael Shumard, 6-5, 301, Jr-2L, Fort Hood, TX (Harker Heights) MLB 46_ Matt Featherston, 6-2, 235, Jr-2L, Poughkeepsie, NY (Poughkeepsie) 72_ Josh Ayers, 6-4, 265, Fr-HS, Euless, TX (Trinity) or 36_ Anthony Lewis, 6-2, 254, Jr-2L, Haltom City, TX (Haltom City)

TE 4_ Jamie McCoy, 6-3, 224, Jr-SQ, Midland, TX (Lee) OLB 32_ Garrick Williams, 6-2, 217, Fr-RS, DeSoto, TX (DeSoto) 82/55_ Danny Baker, 6-5, 296, Fr-RS, Sugar Land, TX (Elkins) 25_ Ricky Cavanaugh, 6-2, 215, Fr-HS, Austin, Texas (LBJ) 81_ Ben Bass, 6-5, 258, Fr-RS, Plano, Texas (West) CB 25_ Jordan Pugh, 5-11, 191, Jr-2L, Plano, TX (West) WR 83_ McCoy, Terrence, 6-4, 198, So-1, Midland, Texas (Lee) 21_ Justin McQueen, 6-0, 183, Jr-SQ, Dayton, TX (Dayton) 5_ Howard Morrow, 6-0, 206, Jr-2L, Keller, TX (Fossil Ridge) or 7_ Terrence Frederick, 5-10, 170, Fr-HS, Katy, TX (Katy) 6_ Pierre Brown, 6-2, 197, Sr-3L, Dallas, TX (Duncanville) CB 18_ Arkeith Brown, 6-0, 174, Sr-3L, El Campo, TX (El Campo) QB 7_ Stephen McGee, 6-3, 207, Sr-3L, Burnet, TX (Burnet) 4_ Danny Gorrer, 6-0, 173, Sr-3L, Port Arthur, TX (Memorial) or 1_ Jerrod Johnson, 6-5, 229, So-1L, Humble, TX (Humble) 17_ Ryan Tannehill, 6-4, 204, Fr-RS, Big Spring, TX (Big Spring) ROV 26_ Devin Gregg, 6-0, 190, Sr-3L, Spring, TX (Westfield) 9_ Alton Dixon, 5-11, 197, Sr-3L, Lufkin, TX (Lufkin) FB 11_ Jorvorskie Lane, 6-0, 270, Sr-3L, Lufkin, TX (Lufkin) 44_ Nick LaMantia, 6-1, 232, Sr-2L, Mission, TX (Sharyland) FS 5_ Jordan Peterson, 5-10, 184, Jr-2L, Lexington, TX (Lexington) or 22_ Trent Hunter, 5-10, 185, Fr-HS, Katy, TX (Katy) TB 3_ Mike Goodson, 6-0, 196, Jr-2L, Klein, TX (Collins) or 32_ Cyrus Gray, 5-10, 188, Fr-HS, DeSoto, TX (DeSoto) 20_ Bradley Stephens, 5-10, 204, Fr-RS, McAllen, TX (Memorial) or 26_ Keondra Smith, 5-9, 201, Jr-1L, Tyler, TX (Lee) Bold caps — Returning Starter

Specialists

PLK 28_ Randy Bullock, 5-9, 208, Fr-HS, Klein, TX (Klein) SNP 47_ Cory Davis, 6-1, 255, Sr-2L, Conroe, TX (Conroe) Placekicks 27_ Richie Bean, 5-11, 172, Sr-1L, Marrero, LA (John Ehret) 52_ Corey Gibas, 5-11, 214, Jr-2L, Covina, CA (Charter Oak) Punts or 63_ Kevin Matthews, 6-4, 297, Jr-1L, Sugar Land, TX (Elkins) P 16_ Justin Brantly, 6-3, 241, Sr-3L, Sealy, TX (Sealy)

27_ Richie Bean, 5-11, 172, Sr-1L, Marrero, LA (John Ehret) PR 25_ Jordan Pugh, 5-11, 191, Jr-2L, Plano, TX (West) or 17_ Ryan Tannehill, 6-4, 204, Fr-RS, Big Spring, TX (Big Spring)

KR 32_ Cyrus Gray, 5-10, 188, Fr-HS, DeSoto, TX (DeSoto) HLD 16_ Justin Brantly, 6-3, 241, Sr-3L, Sealy, TX (Sealy) 20_ Bradley Stephens, 5-10, 204, Fr-RS, McAllen, TX (Memorial)

16 2008 TEXAS A&M Alphabetical Roster

No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl-Exp Hometown (High School/JC) No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Cl-Exp Hometown (High School/JC) 54 Adame, David TE 6-1 215 Fr-HS Mission, Texas (Sharyland) 83 Jerod-Eddie, Tony DL 6-5 256 Fr-HS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 70 Allen, Matt OL 6-2 298 So-TR Spring, Texas (Klein Collins/LSU) 1 Johnson, Jerrod QB 6-5 229 So-1L Humble, Texas (Humble) 8 Almaraz, Matt DB 5-10 200 Sr-SQ San Antonio, Texas (Jay) 24 Kociuba, Tyler DB 5-11 182 Jr-SQ Liberty Hill, Texas (Liberty) 89 Avery, Frank TE 6-4 207 Fr-RS Galveston, Texas (Ball) 44 LaMantia, Nick FB 6-1 232 Sr-2L Mission, Texas (Sharyland) 72 Ayers, Josh TE 6-4 265 Fr-HS Euless, Texas (Trinity) 11 Lane, Jorvorskie FB 6-0 285 Sr-3L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 55 Baker, Danny OL 6-5 296 Fr-RS Sugar Land, Texas (Elkins) 78 Lathrop, Chris OL 6-4 264 Fr-HS Cypress, Texas (Cy Fair) 81 Bass, Ben DL 6-5 258 Fr-RS Plano, Texas (West) 36 Lewis, Anthony LB 6-2 254 Jr-2L Haltom City, Texas (Haltom City) 1 Batson, Johnathan DB 6-1 195 Sr-1L San Antonio, Texas (Converse Judson/Cisco JC) 59 Lewis, Brandon OL 6-0 254 Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Klein) 27 Bean, Richie P/K 5-11 172 Sr-1L Marrero, La. (John Ehret) 18 Mangan, Kyle FB 6-2 222 Fr-HS Brenham, Texas (Brenham) 11 Bennett, Michael DL 6-4 261 Sr-3L Alief, Texas (Taylor) 63 Matthews, Kevin OL 6-4 297 Jr-1L Sugar Land, Texas (Elkins) 88 Beyer, Cody WR 6-1 177 So-1L San Antonio, Texas (Smithson Valley) 4 McCoy, Jamie TE 6-3 224 Jr-SQ Midland, Texas (Lee) 30 Bishop, Don WR 6-2 199 Jr-SQ Katy, Texas (Katy) 83 McCoy, Terrence WR 6-4 198 So-1L Midland, Texas (Lee) 16 Brantly, Justin P 6-3 241 Sr-3L Sealy, Texas (Sealy) 7 McGee, Stephen QB 6-3 207 Sr-3L Burnet, Texas (Burnet) 95 Bredthauer, Ben TE/DS 6-4 207 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Stratford) 64 McKinney, Sean OL 6-2 280 Fr-HS Centerville, Texas (Centerville) 18 Brown, Arkeith DB 6-0 174 Sr-3L El Campo, Texas (El Campo) 21 McQueen, Justin DB 6-0 183 Jr-SQ Dayton, Texas (Dayton) 19 Brown, Eddie DL 6-0 265 Fr-HS Waller, Texas (Waller) 40 Miller, Von LB 6-3 214 So-1L DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 85 Brown, Jeremy WR 6-2 197 Jr-SQ Fort Worth, Texas (Southwest) 5 Morrow, Howard WR 6-0 206 Jr-2L Keller, Texas (Fossil Ridge) 15 Brown, Kenny WR 6-3 207 So-1L Oklahoma City, Okla. (Putnam City North) 55 Moss, Matt DL 6-3 253 Jr-TR El Cajon, Calif. (West Hills/Grossmont CC) 6 Brown, Pierre WR 6-2 197 Sr-3L Dallas, Texas (Duncanville) 38 O’Bryant, Ryan RB 5-11 229 Jr-SQ Houston, Texas (Nimitz) 27 Bryson, Chevar WR 5-11 182 Jr-2L Midland, Texas (Lee) 49 Obiozor, Cyril DL 6-4 264 Sr-3L Pearland, Texas (Pearland) 30 Buckley, Aaron LB 6-2 220 Fr-HS Palacios, Texas (Palacios) 77 Patterson, Lucas DL 6-4 297 So-1L Kingsville, Texas (King) 28 Bullock, Randy K 5-9 208 Fr-HS Klein, Texas (Klein) 5 Peterson, Jordan DB 5-10 184 Jr-2L Lexington, Texas (Lexington) 87 Caflisch, Chris WR 6-3 195 So-SQ San Antonio, Texas (Madison) 25 Pugh, Jordan DB 5-11 191 Jr-2L Plano, Texas (West) 80 Calloway, Lorenzo WR 5-10 168 Sr-SQ Houston, Texas (Smiley) 51 Randall, Gary LB 6-0 222 So-SQ Buckholts, Texas (Rockdale) 89 Cantu, Jarret DL 6-1 239 Jr-SQ McAllen, Texas (Sharyland) 24 Randle, Taylor WR 6-0 172 Fr-RS Richmond, Texas (Foster) 35 Cavanaugh, Ricky LB 6-2 215 Fr-HS Austin, Texas (LBJ) 56 Rankin, Matt OL 6-3 293 So-SQ Houston, Texas (Kingwood) 10 Chavis, Billy TE 6-4 233 So-1L Beaumont, Texas (West Brook) 69 Raschke, Craig OL 6-5 266 So-SQ Brownwood, Texas (Brownwood) 29 Cheatham, Blaine DB 5-11 173 Fr-HS Aledo, Texas (Aledo) } 44 Renfro, Colby LB 5-11 210 Sr-SQ Rockwall, Texas (Johnson City LBJ/Blinn College) 54 Chevalier, Leroy OL 6-5 336 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Yates) 92 Riewe, Dustin LB 6-0 229 Sr-1L Elgin, Texas (Elgin) 47 Davis, Cory DS 6-1 255 Sr-2L Conroe, Texas (Conroe) 57 Robnett, Spencer DS 6-0 231 So-SQ Midland, Texas (Midland) 50 Davis, Rod DL 6-1 305 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 47 Russell, Caleb TE 6-2 221 Fr-HS Midlothian, Texas (Midlothian) 9 Dixon, Alton DB 5-11 197 Sr-3L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 60 Russell, Josh OL 6-4 325 Jr-SQ Waxahachie, Texas (Midlothian) 13 Dorman, Tommy QB 6-2 210 Fr-HS North Richland Hills, Texas (Birdville) 75 Schneider, Travis OL 6-8 290 Sr-3L Bellville, Texas (Bellville) 85 Dorsey, Adren DL 6-2 297 Fr-HS Tyler, Texas (John Tyler) 2 Shankle, E.J. WR 5-11 174 Jr-2L Lufkin, Texas (Lufkin) 53 Dumas, Derek LB 6-0 221 Jr-1L Crawford, Texas (Crawford) 45 Sherman, Matt TE 6-1 193 Fr-HS Houston, Texas (St. Thomas) 96 Ebbitt, Michael TE 6-2 238 Fr-RS Westlake Village, Calif. (Oaks Christian) 76 Shumard, Michael OL 6-5 301 Jr-2L Fort Hood, Texas (Harker Heights) 65 Eike, Evan OL 6-4 303 Fr-RS Bryan, Texas (Bryan) 26 Smith, Keondra RB 5-9 201 Jr-1L Tyler, Texas (Lee) 76 Engram, Andrew DL 6-3 222 So-SQ Lorena, Texas (Lorena) 33 Smith, Lionel DB 6-0 174 Fr-RS New Orleans, La. (Houston Bellaire) 46 Featherston, Matt LB 6-2 235 Jr-2L Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (Poughkeepsie) 68 Smith, Troy Jack OL 6-5 288 Fr-HS Dallas, Texas (Greenhill School) 73 Ferguson, Price OL 6-2 284 So-SQ Katy, Texas (Cinco Ranch) 52 Steinbrunner, Ryan LB 6-2 225 Fr-HS San Angelo, Texas (Central) 7 Frederick, Terrence DB 5-10 170 Fr-HS Katy, Texas (Katy) 20 Stephens, Bradley RB 5-10 204 Fr-RS McAllen, Texas (Memorial) 93 Freeney, Paul DL 6-4 227 Jr-1L Houston, Texas (Eisenhower) 17 Tannehill, Ryan QB 6-4 204 Fr-RS Big Spring, Texas (Big Spring) 79 Frost, Robbie OL 6-6 300 Jr-1L Houston, Texas (Stratford) 71 Thomas, Brian OL 6-3 270 Fr-HS Pearland, Texas (Pearland) 8 Fuller, Jeff WR 6-4 209 Fr-HS McKinney, Texas (Boyd) 41 Thompson, DeMaurier DB 6-1 185 So-1L Dallas, Texas (W.T. White) 14 Furtch, Keon DB 6-2 190 Fr-HS Paris, Texas (Paris) 33 Tolliver, Jay FB 5-10 197 Fr-HS Mansfield, Texas (Timberview) 86 Gbunblee, Amos DL 6-5 250 Sr-3L Cypress, Texas (Cy-Springs) 86 Trice, Nick WR 6-2 204 Fr-RS Harker Heights, Texas (Harker Heights) 52 Gibas, Corey DS 5-11 254 Jr-2L Covina, Calif. (Charter Oak) 99 Tufuga, David DL 6-0 292 Jr-1L West Jordan, Utah (Taylorsville/Snow College) 2 Gold, Marcus DB 5-7 184 Jr-SQ Irving, Texas (Irving) 90 Turnage, Harold TE 6-4 246 Fr-RS Houston, Texas (Chavez) 3 Goodson, Mike RB 6-0 196 Jr-2L Klein, Texas (Collins) 29 Vela, Anthony RB 5-11 239 So-SQ Round Rock, Texas (McNeil) 4 Gorrer, Danny DB 6-0 173 Sr-3L Port Arthur, Texas (Memorial) 67 Villavisencio, Joe OL 6-4 322 Fr-HS Jacksonville, Texas (Jacksonville) 32 Gray, Cyrus RB 5-10 188 Fr-HS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 57 Ward, Alton OL 6-2 308 Fr-HS Sweeny, Texas (Sweeny) 38 Graybill, Cole LB 6-3 236 So-TR Stephenville, Texas (Phoenix [Ariz.] Brophy Prep/Arizona) 16 Ward, Taylor WR 5-10 157 Fr-HS Katy, Texas (Seven Lakes) 26 Gregg, Devin DB 6-0 190 Sr-3L Spring, Texas (Westfield) 48 Weeks, Michael LB 6-1 211 So-SQ Tyler, Texas (Bishop Gorman) 74 Grimes, Lee OL 6-6 339 Jr-1L Brownwood, Texas (Brownwood) 58 Whitmer, Ryan OL 6-5 246 So-SQ Kilgore, Texas (Kilgore) 31 Harris, Will LB 6-1 216 Jr-1L Lakewood, Ohio (Lakewood/Solano [Calif.] JC) 97 Williams, Cody DL 6-4 262 So-SQ Longview, Texas (Longview) 34 Haverda, Colton RB 5-11 189 Fr-RS San Antonio, Texas () 32 Williams, Garrick LB 6-2 217 Fr-RS DeSoto, Texas (DeSoto) 42 Haynes, Johnathan LB 6-2 204 Sr-SQ Whittier, Calif. (St. John Bosco/Fullerton JC) 14 Williams, K.J. TE 6-3 233 Fr-HS Norman, Okla. (North) 91 Heard, Kellen DL 6-6 345 Jr-2L Wharton, Texas (Wharton) 61 Williams, Vincent OL 6-4 314 Jr-SQ Dallas, Texas (Carter) 37 Hodges, Michael LB 6-0 214 So-SQ Helotes, Texas (OConnor) 19 Williamson, Drew WR 6-2 200 Sr-SQ Southlake, Texas (Carroll) 21 Holland, Roger WR 5-10 169 So-1L Houston, Texas (Cy-Falls) 17 Wolridge, Andrew LB 6-1 228 Fr-HS Lexington, Texas (Lexington) 22 Hunter, Trent DB 5-10 185 Fr-HS Katy, Texas (Katy) 84 Wood, Jeff WR 6-4 213 Jr-SQ Houston, Texas (Second Baptist) 62 Hyde, Jeffrey OL 6-5 290 Fr-HS Colleyville, Texas (Covenant Christian) 51 Woodum, Alan OL 6-3 265 Fr-HS Conroe, Texas (Conroe)

2008 TEXAS A&M Numerical Roster 1 Batson, Johnathan...... DB 16 Ward, Taylor...... WR 31 Harris, Will...... LB 51 Randall, Gary...... LB 70 Allen, Matt...... OL 89 Cantu, Jarret...... DL 1 Johnson, Jerrod...... QB 17 Tannehill, Ryan...... QB 32 Gray, Cyrus...... RB 51 Woodum, Alan...... OL 71 Thomas, Brian...... OL 90 Turnage, Harold...... TE 2 Gold, Marcus...... DB 17 Wolridge, Andrew...... LB 32 Williams, Garrick...... LB 52 Gibas, Corey...... DS 72 Ayers, Josh...... TE 91 Heard, Kellen...... DL 2 Shankle, E.J...... WR 18 Brown, Arkeith...... DB 33 Smith, Lionel...... DB 52 Steinbrunner, Ryan...... LB 73 Ferguson, Price...... OL 92 Riewe, Dustin...... LB 3 Goodson, Mike...... RB 18 Mangan, Kyle...... FB 33 Tolliver, Jay...... FB 53 Dumas, Derek...... LB 74 Grimes, Lee...... OL 93 Freeney, Paul...... DL 4 Gorrer, Danny...... DB 19 Brown, Eddie...... DL 34 Haverda, Colton...... RB 54 Adame, David...... TE 75 Schneider, Travis...... OL 95 Bredthauer, Ben...... TE/DS 4 McCoy, Jamie...... TE 19 Williamson, Drew...... WR 35 Cavanaugh, Ricky...... LB 54 Chevalier, Leroy...... OL 76 Engram, Andrew...... DL 96 Ebbitt, Michael...... TE 5 Morrow, Howard...... WR 20 Stephens, Bradley...... RB 36 Lewis, Anthony...... LB 55 Baker, Danny...... OL 76 Shumard, Michael...... OL 97 Williams, Cody...... DL 5 Peterson, Jordan...... DB 21 Holland, Roger...... WR 37 Hodges, Michael...... LB 55 Moss, Matt...... DL 77 Patterson, Lucas...... DL 99 Tufuga, David...... DL 6 Brown, Pierre...... WR 21 McQueen, Justin...... DB 38 Graybill, Cole...... LB 56 Rankin, Matt...... OL 78 Lathrop, Chris...... OL 7 Frederick, Terrence...... DB 22 Hunter, Trent...... DB 38 O’Bryant, Ryan...... RB 57 Robnett, Spencer...... DS 79 Frost, Robbie...... OL 7 McGee, Stephen...... QB 24 Kociuba, Tyler...... DB 40 Miller, Von...... LB 57 Ward, Alton...... OL 80 Calloway, Lorenzo...... WR 8 Almaraz, Matt...... DB 24 Randle, Taylor...... WR 41 Thompson, DeMaurier...... DB 58 Whitmer, Ryan...... OL 81 Bass, Ben...... DL 8 Fuller, Jeff...... WR 25 Pugh, Jordan...... DB 42 Haynes, Johnathan...... LB 59 Lewis, Brandon...... OL 83 Jerod-Eddie, Tony...... DL 9 Dixon, Alton...... DB 26 Gregg, Devin...... DB 44 LaMantia, Nick...... FB 60 Russell, Josh...... OL 83 McCoy, Terrence...... WR 10 Chavis, Billy...... TE 26 Smith, Keondra...... RB 44 Renfro, Colby...... LB 61 Williams, Vincent...... OL 84 Wood, Jeff...... WR 11 Bennett, Michael...... DL 27 Bean, Richie...... P/K 45 Sherman, Matt...... TE 62 Hyde, Jeffrey...... OL 85 Brown, Jeremy...... WR 11 Lane, Jorvorskie...... FB 27 Bryson, Chevar...... WR 46 Featherston, Matt...... LB 63 Matthews, Kevin...... OL 85 Dorsey, Adren...... DL 13 Dorman, Tommy...... QB 28 Bullock, Randy...... K 47 Davis, Cory...... DS 64 McKinney, Sean...... OL 86 Gbunblee, Amos...... DL 14 Furtch, Keon...... DB 29 Cheatham, Blaine...... DB 47 Russell, Caleb...... TE 65 Eike, Evan...... OL 86 Trice, Nick...... WR 14 Williams, K.J...... TE 29 Vela, Anthony...... RB 48 Weeks, Michael...... LB 67 Villavisencio, Joe...... OL 87 Caflisch, Chris...... WR 15 Brown, Kenny...... WR 30 Bishop, Don...... WR 49 Obiozor, Cyril...... DL 68 Smith, Troy Jack...... OL 88 Beyer, Cody...... WR 16 Brantly, Justin...... P 30 Buckley, Aaron...... LB 50 Davis, Rod...... DL 69 Raschke, Craig...... OL 89 Avery, Frank...... TE

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