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<br /> Matt<br /> ALLEN<br /> <br /> OFFENSIVE LINE<br /> <br /> 6-2 • 290 • Jr-Tr<br /> <br /> Klein, Texas<br /> 70<br /> Collins HS / LSU<br /> <br /> <br /> ► Veteran offensive lineman is ready to see his first<br /> action for the Aggies.<br /> <br /> RETURNING PLAYERS<br /> <br /> ► A transfer from LSU, Allen can play either guard or<br /> center.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <
2009 aggie football SCHeDUleDate o
2009 aggie football SCHeDUleDate o
hoMe of the 12th MaNtable of CoNteNtS6 thiSiS
hoMe of the 12th MaNtable of CoNteNtS6 thiSiS
“There is nothing like playing before the 12th Ma
“There is nothing like playing before the 12th Ma
hoMe of the 12th MaNMiKe SheRMaNMike Sherman i
hoMe of the 12th MaNMiKe SheRMaNMike Sherman i
“Coach Sherman truly cares about us, not o
“Coach Sherman truly cares about us, not o
hoMe of the 12th MaNCoaChiNg exCelleNCeThe Tex
hoMe of the 12th MaNCoaChiNg exCelleNCeThe Tex
“It’s a huge advantage that our coaches have a gr
“It’s a huge advantage that our coaches have a gr
hoMe of the 12th MaNKyle fielDRegarded as one
hoMe of the 12th MaNKyle fielDRegarded as one
“The home field advantage at Kyle Field isamazin
“The home field advantage at Kyle Field isamazin
hoMe of the 12th MaNUNiQUe atMoSPheReThe game
hoMe of the 12th MaNUNiQUe atMoSPheReThe game
The game day atmosphere at Kyle Field is like no
The game day atmosphere at Kyle Field is like no
hoMe of the 12th MaNbRight football CoMPlexTh
hoMe of the 12th MaNbRight football CoMPlexTh
“The Bright Complex makes life as a student-athle
“The Bright Complex makes life as a student-athle
hoMe of the 12th MaNbRight football CoMPlexTh
hoMe of the 12th MaNbRight football CoMPlexTh
“The Bright Complex is a place where you can hang
“The Bright Complex is a place where you can hang
HOME OF THE 12TH MANACADEMIC SUPPORTThe missio
HOME OF THE 12TH MANACADEMIC SUPPORTThe missio
“Troy and his staff do everything in their power
“Troy and his staff do everything in their power
hoMe of the 12th MaNMcfeRRiN athletiC CeNteRT
hoMe of the 12th MaNMcfeRRiN athletiC CeNteRT
“It’s a huge advantage for us. The McFerrin Athle
“It’s a huge advantage for us. The McFerrin Athle
hoMe of the 12th MaNNetUM SteeD laboRatoRyThe
hoMe of the 12th MaNNetUM SteeD laboRatoRyThe
“The strength coach position is crucial in this d
“The strength coach position is crucial in this d
hoMe of the 12th MaNiN the SPotlightSince the
hoMe of the 12th MaNiN the SPotlightSince the
“Texas A&M has the best school spirit I have ever
“Texas A&M has the best school spirit I have ever
hoMe of the 12th MaNfaMily MatteRSTexas A&M’s
hoMe of the 12th MaNfaMily MatteRSTexas A&M’s
“I’m an Aggie through and through and willalways
“I’m an Aggie through and through and willalways
hoMe of the 12th MaNRivalRy ReNeweDLast year,
hoMe of the 12th MaNRivalRy ReNeweDLast year,
“It’s a great opportunity for us to perform on a
“It’s a great opportunity for us to perform on a
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie Nfl legeNDSFormer Te
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie Nfl legeNDSFormer Te
yale laRyThe nine-time Pro Bowler of the Detroit
yale laRyThe nine-time Pro Bowler of the Detroit
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggieS iN the NflNational
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggieS iN the NflNational
“Most college football players have a goal of pla
“Most college football players have a goal of pla
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie PRo DayNFL executive
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie PRo DayNFL executive
“Of all the pro days around the country, Texas A&
“Of all the pro days around the country, Texas A&
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie hoSteSSeSThe Aggie H
hoMe of the 12th MaNaggie hoSteSSeSThe Aggie H
hoMe of the 12th MaNBe hany WebeEven s Coo d n
hoMe of the 12th MaNBe hany WebeEven s Coo d n
hoMe of the 12th MaNtexaS a&M UNiveRSityFromwo
hoMe of the 12th MaNtexaS a&M UNiveRSityFromwo
“I love the Spirit of Aggieland and I’m proud to
“I love the Spirit of Aggieland and I’m proud to
Building Champions new 1
Building Champions new 1
Building Champions new 2
Building Champions new 2
hoMe of the 12th MaNNotable aggieSTexas A&M Un
hoMe of the 12th MaNNotable aggieSTexas A&M Un
“As a graduate of the University, I have alwaysc
“As a graduate of the University, I have alwaysc
The 12th Man Foundation . 1
The 12th Man Foundation . 1
The 12th Man Foundation . 2
The 12th Man Foundation . 2
BRINgINgThE hEATJerrod Johnsonconnected on as
BRINgINgThE hEATJerrod Johnsonconnected on as
48 2009 POSITION- BY-POSITION OU
48 2009 POSITION- BY-POSITION OU
2009 outlookseason outlook
2009 outlookseason outlook
2009 outlook – bY posItIonquaRteRbacksletteRMen
2009 outlook – bY posItIonquaRteRbacksletteRMen
2009 outlookRunnInG backstIGht endsletteRMen
2009 outlookRunnInG backstIGht endsletteRMen
wIde ReceIVeRsTeAxgagsieAs&wMill fihealsd ninev2
wIde ReceIVeRsTeAxgagsieAs&wMill fihealsd ninev2
2009 ouTLookoffENsivE LiNELETTERMEN LosTTrav
2009 ouTLookoffENsivE LiNELETTERMEN LosTTrav
dEfENsivE LiNELETTERMEN LosTBen Bass *Michael
dEfENsivE LiNELETTERMEN LosTBen Bass *Michael
LiNEBackERs2009 ouTLookThtaeckleleardefroinmq
LiNEBackERs2009 ouTLookThtaeckleleardefroinmq
Veteran snapper Corey Gibas returns to br
Veteran snapper Corey Gibas returns to br
2009 alphabetIcal RosteRNo. Name
2009 alphabetIcal RosteRNo. Name
2009 nuMeRIcal RosteRNo. Name
2009 nuMeRIcal RosteRNo. Name
cENTER ofATTENTIoNSenior offensivecenter Kevin
cENTER ofATTENTIoNSenior offensivecenter Kevin
60 RETURNING PLAYERS60 Allen
60 RETURNING PLAYERS60 Allen
MattALLENOFFENSIVE LINE6-2 • 290 • Jr-Tr
MattALLENOFFENSIVE LINE6-2 • 290 • Jr-Tr
JoshAYERS DannybakerOFFENSIVE LINE6-4 •
JoshAYERS DannybakerOFFENSIVE LINE6-4 •
2008: Redshirted while rehabilitating his knee.2
2008: Redshirted while rehabilitating his knee.2
KennyBROWNwide receiver6-3 • 207 • Jr-2L
KennyBROWNwide receiver6-3 • 207 • Jr-2L
► versatile athlete has seen extensive playing ti
► versatile athlete has seen extensive playing ti
HigH ScHool: Garnered first-team All-District hon
HigH ScHool: Garnered first-team All-District hon
RETURNING PLAYERS► could battle for a starting
RETURNING PLAYERS► could battle for a starting
RodDAVIS TommyDormandEFENSIVE LINE6-1
RodDAVIS TommyDormandEFENSIVE LINE6-1
RETURNING PLAYERS2008: Redshirted.HigH ScHooL:
RETURNING PLAYERS2008: Redshirted.HigH ScHooL:
just one sack for the Vikes … member of Dave Camp
just one sack for the Vikes … member of Dave Camp
► Gained strength in the offseason and could be r
► Gained strength in the offseason and could be r
KeonFUrtch Coreygibaswide receiver6-2
KeonFUrtch Coreygibaswide receiver6-2
CyrusgrayrUnning Back5-10 • 192 • So-1LDeS
CyrusgrayrUnning Back5-10 • 192 • So-1LDeS
LeeGRIMESOFFENSIVE LINE6-6 • 327 • Sr
LeeGRIMESOFFENSIVE LINE6-6 • 327 • Sr
► as a true freshman in 2007, Holland showed grea
► as a true freshman in 2007, Holland showed grea
and breaking up 17 more … special teams standout
and breaking up 17 more … special teams standout
JerrodjohnsonQUarTerBack6-5 • 239 • Jr-2
JerrodjohnsonQUarTerBack6-5 • 239 • Jr-2
ChrislathropAnthony lewisOFFENSIVE LIN
ChrislathropAnthony lewisOFFENSIVE LIN
► Was impressive at linebacker during the spring
► Was impressive at linebacker during the spring
JamiemccoyTigHT end6-3 • 246 • Sr-1LMidla
JamiemccoyTigHT end6-3 • 246 • Sr-1LMidla
► Big frame and good hands make him a tough cover
► Big frame and good hands make him a tough cover
HigH ScHooL: Was a first-team all-district wide r
HigH ScHooL: Was a first-team all-district wide r
Howardmorrowwide receiver6-0 • 203 • Sr-3
Howardmorrowwide receiver6-0 • 203 • Sr-3
MattMOSSdEFENSIVE LINE6-3 • 255 • Sr-1LEl
MattMOSSdEFENSIVE LINE6-3 • 255 • Sr-1LEl
JordanpetersondefenSive Back5-10 • 184
JordanpetersondefenSive Back5-10 • 184
Jordan pUGHdefenSive Back5-11 • 197 • Sr-3L
Jordan pUGHdefenSive Back5-11 • 197 • Sr-3L
MichaelshumardOFFENSIVE LINE6-5 • 300 •
MichaelshumardOFFENSIVE LINE6-5 • 300 •
rUnning Back5-10 • 202 • So-1LMcAllen, Texas
rUnning Back5-10 • 202 • So-1LMcAllen, Texas
BrianTHOMAS NickTRICEOFFENSIVE LINE6
BrianTHOMAS NickTRICEOFFENSIVE LINE6
2008 (freSHman): Saw action against Iowa State an
2008 (freSHman): Saw action against Iowa State an
LineBacker6-2 • 225 • So-1LDeSoto, Texas8
LineBacker6-2 • 225 • So-1LDeSoto, Texas8
► Capable of playing guard or tackle, and could c
► Capable of playing guard or tackle, and could c
Davidadame Blanecheathamwide receive
Davidadame Blanecheathamwide receive
OThER RETURNEES Andrewengram Burljord
OThER RETURNEES Andrewengram Burljord
Taylorrandle Mattrankinwide receiver
Taylorrandle Mattrankinwide receiver
OThER RETURNEES Craigraschke
OThER RETURNEES Craigraschke
Jeffwood AllenwoodumOFFENS
Jeffwood AllenwoodumOFFENS
AaronArterburn StephenbarreraOFFE
AaronArterburn StephenbarreraOFFE
Kalvinguyton DustinharrisrUnning Back
Kalvinguyton DustinharrisrUnning Back
Chrishenderson BrandaljacksondEF
Chrishenderson BrandaljacksondEF
MalcomjohnsonCoryeljudielLineBacker
MalcomjohnsonCoryeljudielLineBacker
MichaellamothePatrickLEWISLineBacker6
MichaellamothePatrickLEWISLineBacker6
KenricMcNeal Christinemichaelwide receiver
KenricMcNeal Christinemichaelwide receiver
ClintNARONSpencer NEALYOak► P
ClintNARONSpencer NEALYOak► P
UzomaNWACHUKWU SeanPORTERLine
UzomaNWACHUKWU SeanPORTERLine
Hutsonprioleau RhontaescalesOFFENSIVE LI
Hutsonprioleau RhontaescalesOFFENSIVE LI
Jonathanstewart
Jonathanstewart
Steven
Steven
Coltonvalencia AndrewweaverdefenSive Ba
Coltonvalencia AndrewweaverdefenSive Ba
RAllYINgThE TRoopSHead CoachMike Shermandiscu
RAllYINgThE TRoopSHead CoachMike Shermandiscu
114 hEAD CoACh MIkE ShERMAN116 Sherm
114 hEAD CoACh MIkE ShERMAN116 Sherm
coaching staffSecond-Year Head Coach
coaching staffSecond-Year Head Coach
thEshERMan faMilY(L-R) Emily
thEshERMan faMilY(L-R) Emily
coaching staff116 tEXas a&M UniVERsitY\
coaching staff116 tEXas a&M UniVERsitY\
shERMan QUotEBoaRd“He knows what it means to pl
shERMan QUotEBoaRd“He knows what it means to pl
JOE KINES Assistant Head Coach/Defen
JOE KINES Assistant Head Coach/Defen
nolan cromwellOffensive Coordinator/ Wide
nolan cromwellOffensive Coordinator/ Wide
TOM ROSSLEYSenior Assistant/Quarterbacks Coach2
TOM ROSSLEYSenior Assistant/Quarterbacks Coach2
kirk doll Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Spe
kirk doll Assistant Coach/Tight Ends/Spe
randy jordanAssistant Coach/Running Backs2nd Se
randy jordanAssistant Coach/Running Backs2nd Se
van maloneAssistant Coach/Safeties4th Season at
van maloneAssistant Coach/Safeties4th Season at
charles mcmillianAssistant Coach/Cornerbacks2nd
charles mcmillianAssistant Coach/Cornerbacks2nd
jim turnerAssistant Coach/Offensive Line2nd Sea
jim turnerAssistant Coach/Offensive Line2nd Sea
buddy wyattAssistant Coach/Defensive Line5th Se
buddy wyattAssistant Coach/Defensive Line5th Se
Tim cassidyAssociate Athletic Director for Footb
Tim cassidyAssociate Athletic Director for Footb
gary reynoldsDirector of Football Operations/
gary reynoldsDirector of Football Operations/
dave kennedyHead Football Strength and Co
dave kennedyHead Football Strength and Co
support staffathletic trainingMatthEW KEE
support staffathletic trainingMatthEW KEE
MEDICAL/REHABILITATIONSenior Team PhysicianDr.
MEDICAL/REHABILITATIONSenior Team PhysicianDr.
athletic eQUiPMeNtsupport staffMattWatsoNE
athletic eQUiPMeNtsupport staffMattWatsoNE
coaches videoOFFICE STAFF)NI cYahE
coaches videoOFFICE STAFF)NI cYahE
staffsupportSUPPORT STAFFshaNEElDErS21
staffsupportSUPPORT STAFFshaNEElDErS21
FOOTBALL ASSISTANTSOffensive assistantZac Taylo
FOOTBALL ASSISTANTSOffensive assistantZac Taylo
FOOTBALL MEDIA RELATIONSSupportA3TA
FOOTBALL MEDIA RELATIONSSupportA3TA
R. BOWEN LOFTINpresidents(Since1944)1944-4
R. BOWEN LOFTINpresidents(Since1944)1944-4
aDMINIstratIoN bill byrneDIrEctorso f athlEt
aDMINIstratIoN bill byrneDIrEctorso f athlEt
calendar year, 225 student-athletes completed the
calendar year, 225 student-athletes completed the
JUMp bAllWide receiverJeff Fuller out-wrestles
JUMp bAllWide receiverJeff Fuller out-wrestles
142 2008 GAME SUMMARIES142 Arkansa
142 2008 GAME SUMMARIES142 Arkansa
COLLeGe STATiON, TeXAS – Mike Goodsonran for 1
COLLeGe STATiON, TeXAS – Mike Goodsonran for 1
In his first car
In his first car
TeAM STATiSTicSArmy Texas A&MFirST DowNS
TeAM STATiSTicSArmy Texas A&MFirST DowNS
TeAM STATiSTiCSKansas State Texas A&MFirST
TeAM STATiSTiCSKansas State Texas A&MFirST
TeAM STATiSTiCSTexasA&M Iowa StateFirST DOwNS
TeAM STATiSTiCSTexasA&M Iowa StateFirST DOwNS
A&M - Gray, Cyrus 98 Kickoff Return (Bullock Kic
A&M - Gray, Cyrus 98 Kickoff Return (Bullock Kic
GAMe12 TeXAS A&M...................... 9
GAMe12 TeXAS A&M...................... 9
2008 TeXAS A&M STATiSTiCSOverall (4-8) • Home (2
2008 TeXAS A&M STATiSTiCSOverall (4-8) • Home (2
aLL PURPOSeG Rush Rec PR
aLL PURPOSeG Rush Rec PR
DeFeNSive STATiSTiCS# PLAYER
DeFeNSive STATiSTiCS# PLAYER
MIKE SHERMANHelped lead the Aggies tothe 65-14
MIKE SHERMANHelped lead the Aggies tothe 65-14
TRIpLE pLAYQuarterback BuckyRichardson scoreda
TRIpLE pLAYQuarterback BuckyRichardson scoreda
bowl gamesAn Aggie TraditionM IN bowl gAMES&
bowl gamesAn Aggie TraditionM IN bowl gAMES&
cC1922 DIXIE CLASSITexas A&M 22 — Centre Colle
cC1922 DIXIE CLASSITexas A&M 22 — Centre Colle
January 1, 1941 Cotton Bowl Dallas, T
January 1, 1941 Cotton Bowl Dallas, T
1950 pRESIdENTIAl cUpTexas A&M 40 — Georgia 20
1950 pRESIdENTIAl cUpTexas A&M 40 — Georgia 20
December 22, 1975 Liberty Bowl Me
December 22, 1975 Liberty Bowl Me
1978 HAll oF FAME bowlTexas A&M 28 — Iowa State
1978 HAll oF FAME bowlTexas A&M 28 — Iowa State
January 1, 1986 Cotton Bowl Dallas, Te
January 1, 1986 Cotton Bowl Dallas, Te
1989 SUN bowl#23 Pittsburgh 31 — #16 Texas A&M 2
1989 SUN bowl#23 Pittsburgh 31 — #16 Texas A&M 2
January 1, 1993 Cotton Bowl Dallas, Te
January 1, 1993 Cotton Bowl Dallas, Te
1998 coTToN bowl#5 UCLA 29 — #19 Texas A&M 23J
1998 coTToN bowl#5 UCLA 29 — #19 Texas A&M 23J
December 31, 2000Independence Stadium Sh
December 31, 2000Independence Stadium Sh
2005 coTToN bowlTennessee 38 — Texas A&M 7ScoRI
2005 coTToN bowlTennessee 38 — Texas A&M 7ScoRI
PACKATTACKFormerTexas A&Mstandout MikeMontgo
PACKATTACKFormerTexas A&Mstandout MikeMontgo
1 68 AGGIES ON NFL ROSTERS169 ALL-T
1 68 AGGIES ON NFL ROSTERS169 ALL-T
aggies in the Prosaggies on nfl rostersBig 12
aggies in the Prosaggies on nfl rostersBig 12
all-tiMe aggie ProssaM aDaMsDaVe elMenDorf D
all-tiMe aggie ProssaM aDaMsDaVe elMenDorf D
Hector, Johnny (RB) New York Jets (1983-92
Hector, Johnny (RB) New York Jets (1983-92
PPaine, Jeff (LB)JaCk ParDeeRobison, Tommy
PPaine, Jeff (LB)JaCk ParDeeRobison, Tommy
aggies in the Prosaggies in the Draft2009
aggies in the Prosaggies in the Draft2009
Chris Taylor (WR) Calvin Coll
Chris Taylor (WR) Calvin Coll
1971....................... 2Dave Elmendorf (DB)
1971....................... 2Dave Elmendorf (DB)
1963...................... 3 1944...............
1963...................... 3 1944...............
176 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
176 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
DAZZLING DEBUTRyan Tannehill destroyedthe fresh
DAZZLING DEBUTRyan Tannehill destroyedthe fresh
oFFense — rushing1000-Yard Club(Career Rushing
oFFense — rushing1000-Yard Club(Career Rushing
total oFFense LeelandmcelroYd-yigStephenm
total oFFense LeelandmcelroYd-yigStephenm
PassingReggiemcneallongest Pass PlaYPlayer
PassingReggiemcneallongest Pass PlaYPlayer
PassingRandy McCown 152
PassingRandy McCown 152
reCeiVingTerrencemurPhYgame
reCeiVingTerrencemurPhYgame
reCeiVingRobertFergusonAlbert Connell
reCeiVingRobertFergusonAlbert Connell
FIELD GOALSTonyFRANkLINEXTRA POINTSGAmE
FIELD GOALSTonyFRANkLINEXTRA POINTSGAmE
SCORINGKyleBRYANTJorvorskieLANE
SCORINGKyleBRYANTJorvorskieLANE
KiCKoFF returnsPunt returnsDantéhalllongest
KiCKoFF returnsPunt returnsDantéhalllongest
PuntingJustinbrantlYShaneleChlerlongest Pun
PuntingJustinbrantlYShaneleChlerlongest Pun
deFense — taCKlesseason
deFense — taCKlesseason
interCePtions PatthomasKevinsmith Passesb
interCePtions PatthomasKevinsmith Passesb
Yards Plays Opp.
Yards Plays Opp.
PuntingMost Punts, Game: 17 vs. SMU, 1945fewes
PuntingMost Punts, Game: 17 vs. SMU, 1945fewes
CoTToN pICkIN’ AggIESCharlie Riggs’ 32-yard fiel
CoTToN pICkIN’ AggIESCharlie Riggs’ 32-yard fiel
194 ANNUAL TEAM RECoRD195 ALL-TI
194 ANNUAL TEAM RECoRD195 ALL-TI
ANNUAL TEAM RECORD Overall
ANNUAL TEAM RECORD Overall
ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES
ALL-TIME HEAD COACHES
24 Rice 014 at Texas
24 Rice 014 at Texas
1956: HURRICANE GAME1945Coach H.H. Norton54
1956: HURRICANE GAME1945Coach H.H. Norton54
1968Coach G. Stallings12 at LSU
1968Coach G. Stallings12 at LSU
21 Oklahoma State 30 at Nebraska
21 Oklahoma State 30 at Nebraska
ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSAAbbey, Dan R. – 1929,
ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERSAAbbey, Dan R. – 1929,
Coolidge, David – 1986Cooper, Brad – 1992Cooper
Coolidge, David – 1986Cooper, Brad – 1992Cooper
Harris, Jay (Trainer) – 1981Harris, Joey – 1983
Harris, Jay (Trainer) – 1981Harris, Joey – 1983
GENE STALLINGSJACK PARDEE, PAUL “BE
GENE STALLINGSJACK PARDEE, PAUL “BE
Simmons, Randy – 1988, 89, 90, 91Simmons, Waylan
Simmons, Randy – 1988, 89, 90, 91Simmons, Waylan
ATTENDANCE RECORDS SINCE 1970SINGLE GAMEKYLE FI
ATTENDANCE RECORDS SINCE 1970SINGLE GAMEKYLE FI
SpringKYLE FIELD TIME LINE1905 E.J. Kyle, p
SpringKYLE FIELD TIME LINE1905 E.J. Kyle, p
ROCKYBERNARDgEOFFhANgARTNERSEThMcKINNEYDAN
ROCKYBERNARDgEOFFhANgARTNERSEThMcKINNEYDAN
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MARTELLuSBENNETTMELvINBuLLITTCOREYCLARKA