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Texas A&M Opens Spring Practice With New Coordinators and Major Roster Reset

Mike Elko underscores a back-to-basics build around quarterback Marcel Reed.

Overview

  • The 15-practice window opens Friday with expanded media access and a spring game scheduled for April 18 at Kyle Field.
  • Holmon Wiggins steps in as offensive coordinator, and he plans to tailor the scheme to Marcel Reed as a first-time play-caller.
  • Lyle Hemphill takes over as defensive coordinator, with play-calling still to be determined after he noted, “Mike calls the defense.”
  • Elko said several players return in limited roles, including WR Jerome Myles, while CB Deyjhon Pettaway and DL Jermaine Kinsler will miss the spring.
  • Extensive turnover continues with roughly 17 transfer additions and 26 freshmen, and four starting spots on the offensive line are up for grabs.