Training Camp Report: Day1

Courtesy of Aggie athletics.com

The 2012 Texas A&M football training camp got underway Friday afternoon on the Coolidge Practice Fields.

A&M wasted no time working again on its high-tempo offensive attack … the Aggies' final period of the afternoon was an up-tempo, high-energy, and surprisingly physical 11-on-11 drill.

In his post-practice visit with the team, Coach Sumlin's primary message was that he was pleased with the effort, but stressed the need to continually work hard to get better.

FRIDAY TIDBITS

Weather: Temperature at the start of practice was 98 degrees with breezy conditions and sunny skies.

First practice song of the 2012 season: French Montana's Pop That

Practice Soundtrack (a sample of the music played during Friday's practice):

• Wiz Khalifa – Black and Yellow
• Lee Brice – Parking Lot Party
• U2 – Streets Have No Name
• Jay-Z – On to the Next One
• Tim McGraw – Truck Yeah

Catch of the Day #1: with his back to the quarterback, sophomore transfer Tra Carson made a one-handed, over-the-shoulder grab on a bubble screen early in drills.

Catch of the Day #2: Redshirt freshman wide receiver Mike Evans used all of his 6-5 frame to leap up and over a defender to snag a fade pass from Jameill Showers.

Notables: 

• The Aggies were sporting new adidas practice jerseys that they'll wear throughout the season. Check thephoto gallery for a closer look.
• former Green Bay Packer and standout Aggie lineman Mike Montgomery was in attendance at Friday's practice.
• Coach Kevin Sumlin celebrated his 48th birthday on Friday … longtime Aggie staffer Billy Pickard was in attendance for his 48th Texas A&M football fall camp.

Up Next: 5:30 p.m. Saturday on the Coolidge Practice Fields (closed to public).

Earlier this morning Coach Sumlin and members of the team spoke with the media at the Bright Complex about the beginning of Training Camp. Links to audio and video are posted to the right.

The first practice of Training Camp begins this afternoon at 5:45 p.m.

Each day we will post video highlights & features, photo galleries, and updates from the Coolidge Practice Fields.

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