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Aggies Hold 2022 Football Banquet



BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- Senior tight end Max Wright, who continuously led by example and came to work every day with a team-first mentality, was the recipient of the 2022 Aggie Heart Award, the highest honor for a Texas A&M senior football player. The award was presented at the annual Texas A&M football banquet, held Sunday at the Ford Hall of Champions inside Kyle Field to honor the 2022 Aggie football team.

The Heart Award is presented to a senior who has completed his eligibility and displays the intangibles such as effort, desire, determination, competitiveness, accountability, leadership and courage. The Aggie Heart Award winner is the player who extends himself to the fullest every time he dons his football gear, regardless of the situation, be it in practice or a game. The Heart Award is voted upon by the players of the football team.

"Max brings a great attitude every day and has played the game with a lot of passion and toughness," head football coach Jimbo Fisher said. "He has given everything he has to this program and our football team. I am proud of the young man he has become and his growth both on and off of the field."

Wright played in 40 games throughout his career after coming to Aggieland as a defensive lineman but eventually transitioning to tight end ahead of his sophomore season. He has tallied 13 receptions for 194 yards and caught a pair of touchdown passes during his final three seasons on offense, while also serving as a consistent contributor on special teams.

OVERALL TEAM

• Heart Award: Max Wright
• Captains: Fadil Diggs, McKinnley Jackson, Isaiah Raikes, Demani Richardson, Max Wright
• Community Service: Ainias Smith, Chase Lane

OFFENSE AWARDS

• Leadership Award: Max Wright
• Unselfish Leadership Award: Dametrious Crownover, Earnest Crownover, Matthew Wykoff
• Top Newcomer Award: Kam Dewberry, Donovan Green, Le'Veon Moss, Mark Nabou, Evan Stewart, Noah Thomas, Conner Weigman
• Attitude Award: Max Johnson, Haynes King, Le'Veon Moss, Trey Zuhn III
• Most Explosive Award: Bryce Foster
• Toughness Award: Haynes King, Le'Veon Moss, Layden Robinson
• Mr. Dependable: Reuben Fatheree II
• MVP: Devon Achane
• Defensive Scout Team: Nana Boadi-Owusu, Jaxson Slanker and Micaiah Overton
• Most Improved: Amari Daniels, Moose Muhammad III, Trey Zuhn III

DEFENSE AWARDS

• Leadership Award: Fadil Diggs, McKinnley Jackson, Demani Richardson
• Top Newcomer Award: Bryce Anderson, Smoke Bouie, Marquis Groves-Killebrew, Walter Nolen, LT Overton, Shemar Stewart
• Attitude Award: Bryce Anderson, Jaylon Jones
• Toughness Award: Jardin Gilbert, Demani Richardson
• Mr. Dependable: Demani Richardson, Shemar Turner
• Defensive Versatility: Martrell Harris, Jr., Malick Sylla, Enai White
• Playmaker Award: Antonio Johnson
• Defensive Production: Edgerrin Cooper, Tyreek Chappell
• MVP: McKinnley Jackson
• Offensive Scout Team: Andrew Maleski, Theo Melin Öhrström, Eli Stowers, Hunter Vivaldi
• Most Improved: Jardin Gilbert, Albert Regis, Chris Russell Jr.

SPECIAL TEAMS AWARDS

• MVP: Sam Mathews
• Newcomer Award: Bryce Anderson, Randy Bond
• Most Impactful: Devon Achane, Nik Constantinou
• Most Improved: Jarred Kerr, Jacoby Mathews, Noah Thomas
• Mr. Dependable: Connor Choate, Isaiah Raikes
• Special Teams Scout Team: Andrew Merrick

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING AWARDS:

• Top Conditioned Athlete: Haynes King, Demani Richardson
• Offensive Aggie Award: Layden Robinson, Ainias Smith, Max Wright
• Defensive Aggie Award: Fadil Diggs, McKinnley Jackson
• Specialist Aggie Award: Nik Constantinou, Sam Mathews
• Freshman Aggie Award: Jarred Kerr, LT Overton

ACADEMIC AWARDS:

• Freshman: Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy, Jake Johnson
• Sophomore: Randy Bond, Haynes King
• Junior: Earnest Crownover, McKinnley Jackson
• Senior: Andre White Jr., Max Wright
  (Based on attitude and commitment in the classroom and attitude on the field.)

This should be interesting. Let the games begin.

LSU Linebackers in the Portal

Phillip Webb, LB - Webb, according to The Athletic, has officially entered the transfer portal after leaving the program during the summer. Webb was the No. 57 prospect in the nation from the Class of 2020, according to 247Sports Composite.

Antoine Sampah, LB - Sampah, like Webb, left LSU over the summer and has officially entered the transfer portal, according to The Athletic. Sampah was the No. 97 recruit in the nation upon his arrival from the Class of 2020.

OK State linebacker Mason Cobb will enter the portal. The team leader in tackles is rumored to be going to A&M and there could be tampering allegations.

Player profile

Antonio Johnson, 1st team
Devon Achane and Nik Constantinou, 2nd team

In the portal

SIAP….?

So down to Conner and Max.......

Hope the new OC is announced quickly......

It’s worth an interview

Ouch

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Curious to see.

Also, @AggieTabi - feel free to chime in with the female perspective on this time-honored tradition.

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The Storm
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Well I found out a few days ago that a very close child hood friend of mine overdosed on Fentanyl Monday evening. Apparently it was laced with the Heroin he had been addicted to the past 10 years of his life. He just turned 31 years old back in August and has now been on a ventilator since Monday night. He has been ruled completely “brain dead” as they have found no activity in his brain the past two days doing all their tests. Since he is in fact an organ donor his parents now have to wait the process out over the weekend while they transfer him to another hospital to retrieve his organs before they eventually pull the plug on him. He leaves behind two daughters less than 10 years of age that his parents had to eventually adopt 3 years ago bc the state was gonna take them away from their parents and put them in foster care. They weren’t gonna let that happen…. So now they have to bury their son and explain to their adopted daughters/grand daughters about why their biological “daddy” doesn’t come around anymore. Addiction is extremely selfish especially when you have people and children that rely on you, that should be MORE than enough to get your shit together right there! But I guess not everybody is wired the same. Some people are just selfish and don’t give a shit about anybody else but themselves and I don’t feel sorry for them one bit while they continue to do the selfish acts as their loved ones watch from the side and suffer from it on a daily basis. It’s bullshit and extremely sad and tragic for everyone involved. That’s all I have to say I guess, my buddy’s family can def use some prayers tonight, be thankful your kids are on the right path and pray they steer clear away from the temptation Satan can put in front of them at any given moment.

The former USF standout will choose between A&M, UH, Colorado and Penn State on Christmas Day. He caught 37 passes for 551 yards and 3 TD this past season.

I can't think of a better player for this award.

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Activity heating up as early signing period approaches...​

As the Early Signing Period nears, there are lots of news and rumors especially as top prospects take some visits and hear from coaches. Here’s all the latest:

Activity Heating Up as Early Signing Approaches

We're going to need some DBs

Sting factor?

Surely, by now, we have an OC.

Getting released today.

Our @courtneyfaye on how stunning she looks in the holiday shot for the F Word Podcast. One answer could be that I'm the only one that gets the feed, but somehow, that seems unlikely. We're fortunate to have her riding herd on the social media elements of this forum, and there is never, ever anything wrong with girls with guns. Thank you Courtney! I think I feel safe in speaking for all of us in that we appreciate you and your work very much. Gig 'em!

Louisville coach just took the Cincy job 👀👀