Ryan Brauninger
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Analyst at @TexAgs | @TwelveBaseball Staff | @McNeeseBaseball Alum | @TAMU ‘12
Joined January 2011
This dude won a Heisman, 2 National Championships, got drafted in the 1st round, won an NFL playoff game, and played 4 seasons of Minor League Baseball. all while staying true to his convictions and putting them first even in the face of disrespect & hate. Tip of the hat, Tim.
Tim Tebow announced on Twitter that he is retiring from professional baseball.
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The next head baseball coach at Texas A&M is about to walk in to a supercharged fan base and an extensive donor network that’s ready to flex a little bit.
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Texas A&M baseball just went 30-0 against non SEC teams on their way to Omaha. That’s crazy.
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The photos coming out of the Parker McCollum/George Strait concert at Kyle Field tonight are insane. 🤯
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The Houston Astros won their 7th AL West title tonight. That ties the Texas Rangers. The difference? Well, the Astros moved to the division in 2013. The Rangers have been in it since 1972. That’s a 41 year difference. Houston also owns 3 NL West titles and 4 NL Central titles.
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Just another case of Jimbo upgrading Texas A&M’s facilities. Recruits will love it.
Lake Bryan in Bryan, Texas
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As is usual with stuff like this, more intel starts leaking after the fact. Everything we’ve been able to track down and have been sent today (including screenshots) would indicate this is even slimier than we previously anticipated.
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This coaching hire is going to go over extremely well with current, former, and future players. @earleybaseball cares about his guys and those guys care about him. I expect the reaction and ripple of this decision to be felt throughout the #12thMan and the baseball world.
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Texas A&M designated hitter Austin Bost just walked down the tunnel to the team bus with tears in his eyes and still in full uniform with one noticeable addition…his Aggie ring. Pretty stinkin’ cool.
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Forget Tennessee, UCONN, Southern Miss, or whoever else you want to talk about - Texas A&M is the story of the year in college baseball. Period.
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Nick Saban’s first number one class at Alabama came in 2008…. …right after the Crimson Tide went 7-6 in 2007. Try again.
Nick Saban isn’t wrong, he’s just talking too much. Texas A&M went 8-4, but had the #1 recruiting class, the math don’t add up! .
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Padlock stat from last night’s Aggie win over LSU:. In the 2nd half, Marcel Reed completed 2 passes to Texas A&M players. During that same time, Garrett Nussmeier completed 3 passes to Texas A&M players. For clarity, Marcel Reed plays for Texas A&M. Nussmeier plays for LSU.
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I couldn’t think of anyone more deserving. I have no doubt in his ability because I’ve seen it with my own eyes and in the eyes of others. He’s made an impact on me not just as a player, but as a person as well. - Ryan Targac
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“There’s no elevator to success. We gotta take the stairs”. — Mike Elko, football coach
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News: He’s back…officially. Texas A&M OF/DH Hayden Schott’s waiver for another year of eligibility has been approved by the NCAA. Another key piece to the Aggie offensive attack will return for Mike Earley and company. @SchottHayden | @TexAgs
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Aggie baseball gets a commitment from Cisco JC RHP Kyrin Leblanc. He’s been up to 102 mph this spring.
A&M WHATS UP👍🏽. After an amazing talk with coaches @earleybaseball @CalebLongley and my family I am super excited to announce I will be taking my talents to TEXAS A&M‼️ #GigEm
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The 2024 Texas A&M baseball team was the best in school history - regardless of sport. It wasn’t just their noticeable and often overwhelming talent either. It was all that combined with their grit, toughness, and camaraderie that gave the #12thMan a season full of memories.
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Reminder: The Aggies were 9-21 in the SEC last year. Didn’t even make the conference tournament. Picked 13th out of 14 teams in the SEC Preseason Polls. They’re going to Omaha. Jim Schlossnagle should be National Coach of the Year.
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News: Former Texas A&M baseball player Ryan Targac is returning to the program as an assistant in Strength & Conditioning under Jeremy McMillan while he finishes his degree(s). 🔨👍
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Texas A&M OL commit Ashton Funk:. "It's been a crazy day. I was sort of in shock earlier. After thinking on it for a while, I'm an Aggie. I've wanted to go to Texas A&M since I was 4 years old. That hasn't changed.”. “I'll be enrolling in January and am excited to get to work."
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So, you’re telling me that Texas A&M just left 20 men on base, stranded the bases loaded 4 times, and got one hit total from Rock, Bost, and Targac…. …and they still won the game? . This team, man. They just keep fighting.
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The SEC has an umpiring problem, and it’s becoming increasingly glaring each weekend.
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This tweet has resurfaced today amongst the Miami fan base. A broke clock is right twice a day. Every coach I talked to about Cam was nervous because no one else had gone on him. They loved his arm talent but were apprehensive due to his offer list & rating. Gotta trust your 👀.
Columbia QB Cam Ward has a cannon. One of the sleeper quarterbacks in the state of Texas this cycle.
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Caden Sorrell is coming back to Texas A&M. What an incredible first week for @earleybaseball and his staff.
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Texas A&M first baseman and College Station native Blake Binderup has announced his intentions to continue his career as an Aggie. @BinderupBlake | @TexAgs
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Brad Rudis announces his intentions to return to Texas A&M. Small town kid that’s been nothing but exemplary in terms of his commitment to the school, his teammates, and the baseball program in general - even in the face of some tough circumstances behind the scenes.
The past 3 years I have had the honor to call Aggieland and the 12th man my home. Year 4 will be no different. As @ShaneSdao said, “I’m here to stay.”
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By the way, the Aggies are doing this without Braden Montgomery, Shane Sdao, and we’ll have to see what Jace LaViolette’s status looks like after he left the game with a leg problem. What a gritty ballclub. Rough tough. Real stuff.
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On brand: Texas A&M outfielder Braden Montgomery is selected 12th overall by the Boston Red Sox. His one season in College Station was legendary and featured a bunch of electric moments like this Grand Slam against Georgia in April. 🫡 @B_mont_ .
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Kyle Field’s new paint scheme just over 24 hours from kickoff against Notre Dame. Really like this look. Well done 🫡
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Don’t let Ohio State struggling today make you forget that the Big 10 had to change the rules for them to even be playing to begin with.
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Get the job ✔️ .Hire a staff ✔️ .Retain roster ✔️ .Add impact hitters from portal ✔️ .Add impact pitchers from portal 🔜 . Not a bad first week for @earleybaseball
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Like father, like son. Jeff Kent 🤝 Kaeden Kent.Hitting massive postseason HRs in Texas
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“There’s no way Texas A&M is leaving the Big 12 for the SEC.”. “Johnny Manziel ain’t winning the Heisman.”. “John Chavis isn’t leaving LSU to go to A&M.”. “You really think A&M can land Jimbo Fisher? Lol ok.”
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Home states of the remaining QBs in the #NFLPlayoffs:. Tom Brady - Cali.Phillip Rivers - Alabama.Jared Goff - Cali.Dak Prescott - Louisiana . Andrew Luck - Texas.Pat Mahomes - Texas.Nick Foles - Texas.Drew Brees - Texas . #TXHSFB >.
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Crazy day - one of the wildest in my career. Sit tight. Things are moving.
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That Nick Saban line on @CollegeGameDay about playing at Kyle Field is going to get a loooooot of run in Texas A&M promos going forward. I’d bet the recruiting staff has already cut and added it to this weekend’s presentation.
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Remember when Kaeden Kent lifted the roof off the old ballpark? . It was only 24 days ago. 😅.
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Mississippi State is gonna beat somebody they’re not supposed to down the stretch. Glad it wasn’t the Aggies today.
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There are no words for what I just watched. None. I do want to say that every kid on that field tonight for both teams deserves a standing ovation. Guts, grit, pain. every one of those dudes pushed themselves beyond the limit. I respect the heck out of that.
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Another pitcher announces he’s staying in College Station as right hander Luke Jackson makes his intentions known on Instagram. @lukejackson2022 | @TexAgs
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Texas A&M baseball, after being picked to finish 13th in the preseason poll, has won the SEC West. What an incredible turnaround these last two months by Jim Schlossnagle and his kids. Grit, toughness, and competitive spirit still account for a whole lot in this game.
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Who knows how the rest of this season is going to go? Inconsistency has certainly been a theme. That said, these kids and coaches absolutely deserve to be commended for their response after Friday night. They could have rolled over. Real character and heart shown in Knoxville.
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I think Trev Alberts made the best decision for our program…(Earley’s) players love him, and his track record of leading dominant offenses is more than impressive. I’m incredibly proud to be an Aggie this morning! 👍🏻. - Dylan Rock
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The Red Sox rehiring Alex Cora is more evidence to me that Major League Baseball knew exactly what was going on with sign stealing and that it was a league wide issue. The Astros were the fall guys.
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News: Jeremy McMillan is returning to Texas A&M to be the head strength & conditioning coach for Mike Earley and Aggie baseball. McMillan had been at A&M for 12 years prior to spending last season at LSU. The San Antonio native is headed back to the Lone Star State.
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Been a Conner Weigman fan for a long time. That isn’t gonna change. Pulling for you, Wig.
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Getting multiple texts and messages from high school coaches across greater Houston now, and they’re all pretty happy to see Mike Elko return to Aggieland. That’s a big deal. The 2025 class in the city is loaded with talent.
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In the last 20 days, Mike Elko has:. • Flipped Kendall Jackson from Miami.• Flipped Izaiah Williams from Florida.• Signed Solomon Williams.• Held off Bama for Tristan Jernigan.• Held off Texas for Dealyn Evans .• Landed 9 commits out of the portal.• Completed his staff
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5 ⭐️ North Shore cornerback Denver Harris with TJ Rushing, Jimbo Fisher, and Darrell Dickey during his in-home visit with Texas A&M.
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I can absolutely live with that effort. It ain’t like it used to be. This A&M team has undoubtedly improved. They left it all out there. These kids and coaches are going in the right direction. The Aggies were absolutely the better team in that second half.
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Michael Earley is the man for the job. Couldn’t be more excited for him and his family. I know he is going to do amazing things for the Aggies. He is an awesome coach and an even better person. I know he will make the 12th Man proud! . - Austin Bost
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I couldn’t be more excited for Earley and his family. He is one of the greatest baseball minds I have ever been around and a coach players absolutely love playing for…A&M just got their self a phenomenal coach, man, and leader. - Troy Claunch
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News: Former Texas A&M catcher Troy Claunch has retired from professional baseball. He is returning to Aggieland to complete his degree and will also join Mike Earley’s staff as a Student Assistant to work with the catchers and hitters. @troy_claunch | @TexAgs
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Never a doubt in my mind.
No place I’d rather be. Let’s go make history! Gig 'em 👍🏻👍🏻
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What an enormous pull by the Texas A&M staff. 5 star DL DJ Hicks is an Aggie 👍
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Breaking: Austin Bost, last season’s SEC leader in hits, will return to Texas A&M for his final year of eligibility. Huge news for next year’s Aggie baseball team as one of the top collegiate bats in the country is coming back to Aggieland.
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Mike Earley and the 2024 Texas A&M baseball team will be honored inside Kyle Field on Saturday night. @TexAgs | @earleybaseball
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If Max Weiner doesn’t win national assistant coach of the year then they just need to quit giving the thing out. The turnaround this Texas A&M pitching staff has made this season is nothing short of remarkable. Dominate the zone. @TexAgs | @TheArmFarm
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If I were a betting man, I’d wager that there’s at least one more announcement today in favor of Mike Earley and Texas A&M baseball.
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SEC West Champions ✅ .Regional Champions ✅ . Not bad for a team picked 13th in the conference in the preseason polls. See you at Olsen next week. 👍.
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Texas A&M lost a ball above the lights at Stanford last week in the Regional Final game that scored two runs late. Texas just lost a ball above the lights at Stanford that sends the Cardinal to Omaha. Don’t blame the kids. It’s impossible to see at that time of night. Brutal.
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Former USC catcher Jacob Galloway has announced his commitment to Texas A&M on Instagram. This is some kind of roll for Mike Earley, Jason Kelly, Caleb Longley, and Will Fox. I don’t know that I’ve seen anything like it in the transfer portal era.
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Ryan Prager and the Los Angeles Angels could not find common ground on bonus/contract details. He was also very much thinking of returning to Texas A&M from the onset of the draft. Those two facts along with him having another year of leverage combined for today’s announcement.
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They bumped their gums all week then got absolutely walked in the 2nd half. 😂 I-10 East, Tigers. 🚘.
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Should’ve got up Earleyer.
Just woke up, what did I miss??? 🤌🏼.
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Feels like a good time to remind everyone that Texas A&M should have been in the College Football Playoff over Notre Dame in 2020.
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These dudes from Miami are out here just cutting a top tier promo for Kyle Field and Texas A&M 😅👍. @TexAgs | @TA_Recruiting
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Like I said, the news keeps coming….
Excited for this new chapter! Gig’em 👍🏼. Thank you Texas Tech Baseball and Red Raider Nation for an amazing 2 years.
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It’s been a long time since an A&M head football coach has rallied the Aggie fan base the way Jimbo Fisher did today. He spoke with conviction and belief on behalf of his university and football program - just like he does on the recruiting trail.
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Mike Elko never tweets. He’s tweeting today. The immediate reaction from the A&M team and staff is more angry than disappointed, and I like that.
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Texas A&M commit Bryce Anderson with Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel during before the Aggies’ home opener.
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The Aggies leave no doubt who the better team was today against the Longhorns. That was a complete, methodical, grind them down victory for Jim Schlossnagle’s bunch. Super impressive showing by the Maroon & White.
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There wasn’t much made about Texas A&M adding Trey Watson to their tight end room out of the transfer portal last off-season. Watch what 84 does on the edge to propel Marcel Reed into the endzone and ignite the Aggies’ second half run. Just pile drives his man at the goal line.
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Per multiple sources, there is no truth to the reports that Texas A&M will pursue Quinn Ewers out of the transfer portal. “They are rocking with Weigman. He’s the guy. Jimbo loves him.”
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Blue Bell Park is completely full for a fall exhibition game against Houston Christian.
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Texas A&M baseball has added to their 2024 signing class as RHP Gavin Lyons has committed to the Aggies while on campus for a visit. Huge upside here that could impact next year’s pitching staff because of his unique delivery and arm talent. He had previously signed with Texas.
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The overtime rule HAS to change during the offseason. This is a lottery. It isn’t football.
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Are you kidding me? This team, man…. Aggie baseball rallies from a 9-0 deficit to win the game (and series) against South Carolina on a walk off home run by Brett Minnich. Rough, tough. Real stuff. Texas A&M.
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The highlight of a really good, well-rounded introductory speech by @earleybaseball was 1,000% the call out of @SchottHayden. Elite level accountability already.
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