“TIME TO GET GOING”: AGGIES BEGIN PRESEASON WORKOUTS WITH THE WEIGHT OF A SEASON — AND A WARNING — HANGING OVER THEM
COLLEGE STATION, TX — Under a searing Texas sun and the thunderous beat of iron hitting iron, the Texas A&M Aggies have officially kicked off their 2025 preseason workouts. But this year, it’s more than just strength and conditioning — it’s redemption season. And that message was loud and clear as players stepped into the weight room and onto the turf with laser focus.
“ ,” head coach Elijah Brooks barked during Monday’s team meeting, channeling both urgency and expectation. His message echoed through the locker room — no more excuses, no more ‘almosts.’ After a rollercoaster 2024 campaign that ended in disappointment and cost the team a bowl berth, the Aggies are back, hungrier than ever.
Insiders report that a motivational quote has been taped above every squat rack and doorway: “Every rep is a statement. Every day is a test.” Coaches aren’t just building athletes; they’re molding warriors. Brooks has implemented a punishing new regimen nicknamed “The Gauntlet” — a six-day program that includes sunrise conditioning, live-tackling drills, and surprise mental toughness evaluations. The goal? Weed out complacency and forge grit.
But there’s more than sweat at stake. An internal source revealed that the athletic department issued a quiet ultimatum earlier this summer: “Compete or be cleaned out.” With a new athletic director watching closely, job security is on the line for not only players, but staff.
Sophomore QB Darien Watts, fresh off a redshirt year, summed up the vibe best: “It’s like every day’s a playoff game — even in July.”
The countdown has begun. Fall camp is around the corner, and so is judgment day. Will this be the year the Aggies finally rise — or will the weight of expectations crush them before the first snap? One thing’s certain: the clock is ticking.
