CHUCKY:
from a website:
Texas and Oklahoma have been getting all the attention, not only as favorites to win the Big 12 South but also the national championship.
That's fine with A&M cornerback Sammy Davis. "Those are two opportunities for us to shock the world,'' he said. "Them being highly ranked -- I like that."
The same A&M program that once dominated the old Southwest Conference, winning 35 straight conference games from 1989-94, now revels in a spoiler role. For the Aggies to fill that bill though they must breathe live into an offense that had difficulty being consistent running or passing last season and ranked 107th in the nation last year
Quarterback Mark Farris returns to an offense that returns 10 starters, the result of a rash of injuries that forced younger players into the lineup. A skilled group of receivers, led by the return of Bethel Johnson (ruptured spleen), is a big plus.
A&M's defense was typically formidable last season -- 10th in total defense nationally -- and if the Aggies can rebuild a defensive line around standout end Ty Warren, they'll be back in business.