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USA Today
4 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Where does Marcel Reed land on The Athletic's rankings of all 136 starting quarterbacks?
Texas A&M's success on offense won't entirely depend on redshirt sophomore quarterback Marcel Reed, primarily due to the program's deep running back room, veteran offensive line, and experienced defense that should prevent opponents from scoring 30 or more points throughout the season. Still, even the best rosters need solid quarterback play to win key games on the road and defend homefield against sneaky opponents that pose a threat, which, this season, includes the Florida Gators and South Carolina, which could easily come down to quarterback play on both sides. After throwing for 1,864 yards and 15 touchdowns after trading starts with Conner Weigman, Reed has spent the majority of the offseason working on his throw game, looking to improve his accuracy, velocity, and touch to pair with his already elite ability as a runner. With all this work, playing in OC Collin Klein's system, which was built for a player of Reed's skill set, the sky is truly the limit with new wide receiver KC Concepcion (NC State) and Mario Craver (Mississippi State), who will join Terry Bussey, Ashton Bethel-Roman, and Izaiah Williams in a rotation that is much faster, quicker, and built to separate against tight coverage. However, not everyone in the national media believes in Reed's true dual-threat ability, as The Athletic's recent rankings of 136 college quarterbacks placed Reed at No. 26 overall and in the third tier. Here's what authors Sam Khan Jr. and Antonio Morales had to say about his placement: "Reed, a late take in A&M's 2023 recruiting class, filled in for the injured Conner Weigman, then took over as the starter in the final month of the season after a breakout performance in a win against LSU. He showed enough that the Aggies didn't take a QB to compete with him for the starting job in the portal after Weigman left." While this is simply a fact, it was smart to point out that head coach Mike Elko did not bring in another veteran arm, outside of backup Jacob Zeno, to compete with Reed for the starting spot, solidifying his full belief that the Tennessee native is more than capable of leading the Aggies to a Playoff spot. But both authors still believe that Reed has a lot to prove from the pocket. "He need to develop more as a passer, but he has good arm strength and fluid motion, and he's a good fit for Collin Klein's offense, which utilizes heavy doses of the quarterback run game." Collin Klein's scheme possesses enough "easy buttons" for Reed in the passing game, which his offseason strength training should provide a bigger cushion during designed runs and making plays with his legs. This ranking is fair, for now, but if Reed can get the job done early and prove his worth as a reliable thrower, expect scouts to take notice. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Fox News
5 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Reveille X, Texas A&M's collie mascot, undergoes eye surgery following glaucoma diagnosis
Texas A&M's beloved mascot is on the mend after undergoing a medical procedure to address a health concern, a university official said. Reveille X, a collie, had her right eye surgically removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma. Reveille X, also known as the "First Lady of Aggieland," experienced discomfort and cloudiness in the eye prior to the diagnosis and surgery, Texas A&M President Mark A. Welsh III said. The eye removal was done out of an abundance of caution after discovering signs of abnormal tissue, Welsh added. "I'm grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully, has been discharged and is resting comfortably," Welsh said. Texas A&M's Reveille mascot dates back to 1931, when a group of cadets found an injured dog and sneaked her on to campus. The dog barked when buglers played morning reveille, earning her the Reveille name. Reveille X, the latest iteration of the Aggies mascot, has been patrolling the team's sideline since the 2021 season. A souped-up golf cart known as "Rev Force One" helps transport the collie across campus. Welsh said Reveille will need some time from her duties as she continues to recover. However, the long-haired collie is expected to be able to resume engagements in the fall. "According to her veterinary team, we can expect Miss Rev to be back to enjoying all her favorite activities — cruising on Rev Force One, attending classes, cheering on the Aggies and keeping our campus squirrels in line — this fall," he said. Texas A&M went 8-5 last season, under first-year head coach Mike Elko.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Texas A&M football is 'elevating' to championship culture says coach Mike Elko
Texas A&M football coach Mike Elko talks about elevating his team's culture to a championship level during SEC media days on July 17, 2025 in Atlanta.
Fox Sports
8 hours ago
- General
- Fox Sports
Texas A&M's Collie Mascot Reveille X Has Eye Removed After Glaucoma Diagnosis
Reveille X, Texas A&M's border collie mascot, had her right eye surgically removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma, the university's president said Wednesday. The collie — also known as the "First Lady of Aggieland" — was diagnosed with glaucoma after experiencing discomfort and cloudiness in her right eye, President Mark A Welsh III said in a message on the school's website. The veterinary team removed the eye out of an abundance of caution after discovering signs of abnormal tissue, he said. "I'm grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully, has been discharged and is resting comfortably," Welsh said. Texas A&M's Reveille mascot dates back to 1931, when a group of cadets found an injured dog and sneaked her on to campus. The dog barked when buglers played morning reveille, earning her the Reveille name. Reveille X took over as the latest iteration of the mascot in 2021. A souped-up golf cart known as "Rev Force One" helps transport the collie across campus. Welsh said Reveille will take a brief hiatus from engagements as she recovers. "According to her veterinary team, we can expect Miss Rev to be back to enjoying all her favorite activities — cruising on Rev Force One, attending classes, cheering on the Aggies and keeping our campus squirrels in line — this fall," he said. Reporting by The Associated Press. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account , and follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily! recommended Item 1 of 3 Get more from the College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more in this topic
Hamilton Spectator
8 hours ago
- General
- Hamilton Spectator
Texas A&M's collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis
COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) — Reveille X, Texas A&M's border collie mascot, had her right eye surgically removed after veterinarians diagnosed her with glaucoma, the university's president said Wednesday. The collie — also known as the 'First Lady of Aggieland' — was diagnosed with glaucoma after experiencing discomfort and cloudiness in her right eye, President Mark A Welsh III said in a message on the school's website . The veterinary team removed the eye out of an abundance of caution after discovering signs of abnormal tissue, he said. 'I'm grateful to report that Miss Rev has come through the surgery successfully, has been discharged and is resting comfortably,' Welsh said. Texas A&M's Reveille mascot dates back to 1931, when a group of cadets found an injured dog and sneaked her on to campus. The dog barked when buglers played morning reveille, earning her the Reveille name. Reveille X took over as the latest iteration of the mascot in 2021. A souped-up golf cart known as 'Rev Force One' helps transport the collie across campus. Welsh said Reveille will take a brief hiatus from engagements as she recovers. 'According to her veterinary team, we can expect Miss Rev to be back to enjoying all her favorite activities — cruising on Rev Force One, attending classes, cheering on the Aggies and keeping our campus squirrels in line — this fall,' he said.
