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Texas A&M helped start a busy week of spring football when the Aggies took the field for their first spring practice session of 2015.
This spring marks some big changes for the Aggies. It’s John Chavis’ first as the defensive coordinator at A&M (amidst some legal drama) and Kyle Allen’s first as the undisputed starting quarterback.
Here are some of the sights and sounds from Texas A&M’s first practice of the spring, held at the McFerrin Athletic Center, the Aggies’ indoor practice facility.
John Chavis got out and ran with his defense:
The Chief was in the middle of drills giving some hands-on instruction as well:
New Texas A&M DC John Chavis working with the #Aggies’ linebackers pic.twitter.com/4RcgvZdsFb
— Sam Khan Jr. (@skhanjr) March 2, 2015
Sumlin revealed a few injury notes after practice.
Sumlin on WR Josh Reynolds fighting through shoulder injury that required offseason surgery "He played all season w/ it & had 13 touchdowns"
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) March 3, 2015
Sumlin said C Mike Matthews will miss spring drills because of offseason surgery but "we know what (he) can do." Should be ready for August.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) March 3, 2015
Allen, one of just two scholarship quarterbacks in practice this spring, got some throws in on a target:
Kyle Allen getting his throws in pic.twitter.com/xfAzl9nwqr
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) March 2, 2015
The Aggies donned white helmets with a maroon “aTm” logo, the same helmets they most recently wore in the Liberty Bowl win over West Virginia in December.
How do you guys like the icy white helmets? pic.twitter.com/SHUcZCH5Py
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) March 2, 2015
Here are a few quotes from the coaches after practice:
Chavis began to get settled in his new digs, getting familiar with his defensive personnel as well as his first taste of Kevin Sumlin’s Air Raid offense.
Kevin Sumlin said John Chavis glanced around at team, indoor complex & told Sumlin he was so excited to be there. Sumlin said he said same.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) March 3, 2015
Sumlin on Chavis first day: "He's been excited since he's first gotten here."
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) March 3, 2015
Sumlin said he slowed down practice a bit today, but Chavis said he could pick up pace. A smiling Sumlin: Be careful what you wish for.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) March 3, 2015
Sports performance coach Larry Jackson had some positive things to say about Allen, taking his first spring reps as starter.
Jackson on Kyle Allen: "Kyle has a lot of energy. The guys really enjoy working with him."
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) March 3, 2015
Good news for the Aggies receiving corps — five-star recruit and early enrollee Christian Kirk is already beginning to live up to the hype.
A&M strength coach Larry Jackson: Christian Kirk is the workhorse he said he was.
— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) March 3, 2015
At the end of the day Sumlin seemed pleased with his troops’ work on day one of spring.
Sumlin: "I am very pleased with the energy level."
— Battalion Sports (@battsports) March 3, 2015
YESSIR!
— Kevin Sumlin (@CoachSumlin) March 3, 2015
A former freelance journalist from Philadelphia, Brett has made the trek down to SEC country to cover the greatest conference in college football.
