My Aggie Nation Podcast
By My Aggie Nation
My Aggie Nation PodcastMay 29, 2019
TELECONFERENCE: Ross Bjork discusses fall sports outlook (April 7, 2020)
Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork speaks with the media via teleconference on April 7, 2020.
TELECONFERENCE: Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork discussion NCAA eligibility relief
Texas A&M athletic director takes questions from local media on the NCAA's Division I committee's decision to grant eligibility relief for all spring sports athletes. (March 31, 2020).
'Why not Texas A&M?' SEC Network's Tom Hart breaks down sports hiatus and upcoming football season
The play-by-play man of prime-time SEC Network sports, Tom Hart, joins the podcast to relive the cancelation of the SEC men's basketball tournament and look ahead towards Buzz William's future with the Aggies and the upcoming football season.
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TELECONFERENCE: Texas A&M AD Ross Bjork gives coronavirus update (March 25)
Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork takes questions from the media during the coronavirus pandemic during a weekly teleconference. (March 25, 2020).
Robert Cessna's take on historic shuttering of sports due to coronavirus
The Eagle's Robert Cessna has seen it all when it comes to Texas A&M athletics, however, he's never seen all sports come to a halt. The longtime Eagle sports editor joins hosts Travis L. Brown and Zach Taylor to lay out the timeline of cancellations due to coronavirus concerns and look to the future Aggie athletics landscape when the pandemic ends.
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Emanuel Miller's journey from the Great White North to Aggieland
Texas A&M freshman post had no idea he would ever leave his Toronto suburb to live an another country, let alone Texas. However, now in Buzz Williams' program in Aggieland, Miller has learned to thrive, one rebound at a time.
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Talking softball and sports media with Kelbi Fortenberry
Texas A&M softball senior outfielder Kelbi Fortenberry has only one more season left in her softball career. However, life after softball is already taking shape with the budding sports media personality. Fortenberry joins the podcast to preview the softball slate, talk about her future in journalism and practice her craft by breaking down a few other A&M athletic teams.
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The Buzz Williams impact on Aggie men's basketball
It has taken half of the season, but the Texas A&M men's basketball team has seemed to take to new head coach Buzz Williams' system. Hosts Travis L. Brown and Zach Taylor break down A&M's progression through Williams' first season.
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Greg Powers navigates the twists and turns of Zach Evans' recruitment
Dave Campbell's Texas Football senior recruiting analyst Greg Powers joins the show to break down Texas A&M's 2020 signing class and delve into the saga that has been recruiting Houston North Shore running back Zach Evans, an Aggie target.
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Previewing Oklahoma State with Frank Bonner II
The 2019 Texas Bowl features a familiar foe for Texas A&M in the Oklahoma State Cowboys. Tulsa World beat reporter Frank Bonner II joins the show to set up the matchup between the Cowboys and Aggies.
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The Mark French Revolution
From walk on to starter, Texas A&M senior guard Mark French has become a vital piece of Buzz William's first-year game plan. French joined the podcast to talk through his journey from high school standout to SEC starter.
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Forecasting A&M and LSU with Max Crawford
With bad weather in the picture for A&M's trip to LSU, KBTX meteorologist Max Crawford helps give a better outlook on the rain situation for Saturday and his prediction for what will unfold on the field.
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A&M football hits the home stretch as basketball begins
It's a busy time of year in Aggieland and Brent Zwerneman from the Houston Chronicle jumped on the podcast to discuss A&M football's stretch run, beginning with South Carolina, and the start to the Buzz Williams era in men's basketball.
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A walk down Texas A&M uniform memory lane with Matt Watson
Head equipment manager Matt Watson discusses his love for A&M uniform history and some of the Aggie artifacts he has collected over the years. Also, hosts Travis L. Brown and Zach Taylor preview the upcoming basketball seasons.
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From Aggieland to the College Football Playoff, Andrea Williams has seen it all
Andrea Williams was already a standout when she played both volleyball and women's basketball for Texas A&M. Since then, she has traveled the country, working for several different conferences, including the Big 10. Before joining the College Football Playoff as its chief operating officer, she held the position of commissioner for the Big Sky Conference. Just a week away from the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, Williams joined the show to discuss her journey across the college athletic landscape.
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Avery Gennesy, this is the XFL
Former Texas A&M offensive lineman Avery Gennesy will get his second shot at professional football after he was selected Tuesday by the Houston Roughnecks in the inaugural XFL Draft. He joined the show to discuss the opportunity and give his take on this season's edition of the Aggie offensive line.
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A unique look at Texas A&M and Alabama in the 1968 Cotton Bowl
Author Ron J. Jackson Jr. dug deep into the relationship between former A&M and Alabama coaches Gene Stallings and Bear Bryant in his book Bebes and the Bear, culminating in Stallings' upset of his mentor in the 1968 Cotton Bowl. Jackson joined the podcast, prior to the Aggies' matchup with the Crimson Tide Saturday, to give an inside look of his book.
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Boone Niederhofer, he's got a bobsled team
Former Texas A&M wide receiver Boone Niederhofer has moved from the heat of Kyle Field to something a little cooler. Recently, Niederhofer has participated in practices and tryouts for the Team USA bobsled team and joined the Podcast to discuss his adventures.
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From the radio booth to the bookshelf, Dave South previews new book
Former Texas A&M football play-by-play man, and current baseball broadcaster, Dave South joins the show to tell a few of his favorite memories from in the booth and discuss his new book, of which he is donating all of his royalties to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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The luck of the Aggies with Mac Engel
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel joins the podcast to discuss his latest column, in which he says A&M football can't do anything more to turn luck on its side.
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Sam Khan offers both A&M and fashion advice
ESPN's Sam Khan Jr. breaks down the Aggies' season-opening win against Texas State and looks ahead at the ranked matchup against No. 1 Clemson.
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Jake Spavital looks back on his time at A&M ahead of Texas State return
The My Aggie Nation Podcast has a one-on-one interview with former Texas A&M offensive coordinator and current Texas State head coach Jake Spavital, who discusses his time at A&M, his journey since and his relationship with his former teammates and coaching colleagues.
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Tyrel Dodson celebrates Braden White's 12th Man selection
This week, the My Aggie Nation Podcast features an interview with former Texas A&M linebacker Tyrel Dodson, who left early after his junior season in favor of the 2019 NFL Draft. He discusses life after signing as a free agent with the Buffalo Bills and shares his excitement of the naming of Braden White as the Aggies' new 12th Man.
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Brent Zwerneman previews upcoming football season
Houston Chronicle beat man Brent Zwerneman joins the show to discuss his observations through Texas A&M's fall camp and his look ahead at the 2019 season.
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Kwame Etwi is riding trains and talking fall camp
Former Texas A&M running back Kwame Etwi joins the show to discuss his current internship and search for a pro football home, as well as looking back in his days starting fall camp under head coach Jimbo Fisher.
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Talking Aggies with SEC commissioner Greg Sankey
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey took a moment to discuss new Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork and alcohol sales in Kyle Field at the 2019 SEC Media Days in Hoover, Ala.
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New Texas A&M hitting coach Chad Caillet arrives in Aggieland
Texas A&M baseball's newest hire, hitting coach Chad Caillet, was officially announced Wednesday, replacing new Nebraska head coach Will Bolt. Caillet joined the podcast to talk about his decision to move from Southern Miss after 12 years and what he brings to Aggieland. Also, a conversation with an Aggie making an impact at the professional level, Houston Astros' senior director of premium sales and service Clay Kowalski.
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Celebrating 60 years of Dave Campbell's Texas Football with Greg Tepper
On the week which the 60th edition of the Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine drops to newsstands, managing editor Greg Tepper joins the podcast to look back on the impact the magazine has made in the state and in Aggieland.
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Courtney Roland previews A&M recruits at the state 7-on-7 tournament
AggieYell.com's Courtney Roland sets the stage for Aggie recruits participating in this weekend's Texas State 7-on-7 tournament at Veteran's Park in College Station. Also, hosts Travis L. Brown and Zach Taylor break down the transfers in and out of Aggie diamond sports.
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Pro-bound Braden Shewmake & John Doxakis look back on career in Aggieland
A day after first and second round selections in the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft, A&M shortstop Braden Shewmake and pitcher John Doxakis break down the emotions of becoming a professional baseball player and look back at their three years in Aggieland.
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How did Joseph "Moo" Menefee get his nickname?
As the Texas A&M baseball team gears up for the NCAA Tournament, freshman relief pitcher Joseph "Moo" Menefee joins the Podcast to look back on his first season in Aggieland and shed some light into his interesting nickname. Also, The Eagle sports editor Robert Cessna breaks down the Morgantown Regional with host Travis L. Brown.
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A diving finish for A&M track and softball
After diving to beat teammate Robert Grant, Aggie 400-meter hurdler Infinite Tucker went viral internationally. Both Tucker and Grant join the podcast to react to the instant celebrity status and discuss the path back from injury Grant underwent to be a part of the moment. Also, Texas A&M head coach Jo Evans breaks down the Austin Regional of the NCAA Tournament after the Aggies sneak into the postseason as one of the final four teams selected.
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Kendall Potts and her bionic arm
Texas A&M softball pitcher Kendall Potts discusses the lengthy road to recovery from multiple arm surgeries that took her from Baylor and brought her to Aggieland, as the Aggie softball team prepares to host the SEC Tournament.
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Erik McCoy to join list of Lufkin Panthers to enter NFL
Former Texas A&M center Erik McCoy breaks down his journey from Lufkin to the NFL as a preview for the upcoming NFL Draft. Also, a whip around the horn of Texas A&M's diamond sports.
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Living the softball draft life with Riley Sartain
This week, Texas A&M senior infielder Riley Sartain was drafted by the Aussie Peppers as the 18th pick in the 2019 National Pro Fastpitch Draft. She joined the Podcast this week to tell the story of the tearful moment she learned of her pro future.
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Mike Barber on Buzz Williams; Andrew Monaco talks Dirk
Mike Barber, a reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, looks back on his time covering Buzz Williams at Virginia Tech and gives a look forward at what Aggie fans can expect with the new coach. Also, the Voice of the Aggies, Andrew Monaco, details his time covering Dirk Nowitzki while serving as the sideline reporter for the San Antonio Spurs.
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Michael Barash's journey back to Aggieland
As a ninth-round MLB Draft pick by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in 2016, Michael Barash seemed to have the trajectory towards a Major League future. However, this summer, Barash had a change of heart. Now he is back at his alma mater, finishing his degree and teaching the next generation of Aggies. Barash joined the podcast to discuss why he hung up the cleats and picked up the clip board.
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Tonny Trocha-Morelos looks back on the Billy Kennedy era
Former Texas A&M post Tonny Trocha-Morelos breaks down the Aggies' 2018-19 season, looks back at his time under former head coach Billy Kennedy and gives his pick for who should fill the coaching void.
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Brent Zwerneman details report on Billy Kennedy's future
The Houston Chronicle's Brent Zwerneman joins the podcast to give the details on his Tuesday report that stated Aggie men's basketball head coach Billy Kennedy will not return next season.
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The national baseball perspective from Kendall Rogers
D1baseball.com's Kendall Rogers makes his podcast debut, breaking down a big weekend for the Texas A&M baseball team at the Shriners Hospital's College Classic and discussing who will fill the rotation void left by freshman Jonathan Childress' season-ending injury.
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Bryce Blaum on his journey to Aggieland
Texas A&M baseball second baseman Bryce Blaum should have began his career at Texas A&M, but picked Ole Miss instead out of high school, he said on this week's My Aggie Nation Podcast. Two years and a transfer later, he feels at home in Aggieland starting for the maroon and white.
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Damon Sayles talks instant impact players from 2019 class
Damon Sayles, recruiting guru for Gig'Em 247, joins the podcast to break down the Aggies' 2019 recruiting class and give his pick on who will make an immediate contribution this fall. Also, Sayles gives his take on the A&M men's basketball team's woes.
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Kelbi Fortenberry previews the Aggie softball season
On Feb. 13, 2019, Texas A&M junior outfielder Kelbi Fortenberry breaks down the start to the Aggie softball season and gives a verbal tour of newly opened Davis Diamond.
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Erik McCoy's draft dreams
On Jan. 31, 2019, Former Texas A&M center Erik McCoy joins the podcast to discuss his decision to leave early for the 2019 NFL Draft and reflect on his years in Aggieland.
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12th Man Cullen Gillaspia talks NFL future
Former Texas A&M 12th Man and fullback Cullen Gillaspia joins the show to look back at the storybook ending to his Aggie career and discuss his efforts to have a future in the NFL.
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Jace Sternberger breaks down his NFL Draft decision
Former Texas A&M tight end Jace Sternberger joins the show to discuss his decision to leave the Aggies after his junior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. Also, Houston Chronicle reporter Brent Zwerneman recaps the Aggies' TaxSlayer Gator Bowl victory and looks at the Aggies' other players who elected to leave early.
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Was A&M's win over LSU aided by the Kyle Field video board?
A video posted to Twitter on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, by 12th Man Productions gave an inside listen on the conversations between those in charge of running the Kyle Field video presentation during the Aggies' comeback win over LSU (as seen below). As time wound down in regulation, Buddy Kimberlin, director of 12th Man Productions, spotted Aggie quarterback Kellen Mond's knee on the ground and quickly got a slow motion replay on the board for fans and coaches to see. The play was reviewed, A&M retained the ball and continued to score and put the game into overtime. Kimberlin joins the show to break down what happens in the control room and what the 12th Man Productions staff saw during that game.
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Celebrations and fights after win over LSU
So what happened in the mayhem after Texas A&M sealed a 74-72, seven overtime win over LSU? Brent Zwerneman of the Houston Chronicle gives his take on the game and breaks down the footage he received regarding the postgame fight between A&M and LSU staffers. Also, Cameron Stahl, a current A&M student, joins the show after video proving he began the fan procession onto the field went viral on social media.
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Mac Engel breaks down Jimbo Fisher's first season
Fort Worth Star-Telegram columnist Mac Engel recently wrote that Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher's first season was a "bust." Engel joined the podcast to explain his piece and give his thoughts on the future of the Aggie football program.
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Who is UAB?
The football program at UAB has had a tumultuous decade, including two years of inactivity. AL.com's Evan Dudley joins the podcast to break down why the football program was removed and then revived two years later, leading to a successful season this year.
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