As Texas A&M’s fall practice period enters its final stretch before the Aggies prepare for the opening game of the 2024 season against Notre Dame, head coach Mike Elko, offensive coordinator Collin Klein and defensive coordinator Jay Bateman spoke to local media following the program’s 14th fall practice on Saturday.
Before his team’s final fall scrimmage game on Sunday, Bateman, who has been praised by several players for his coaching tactics, talked about the tremendous progress made by A&M’s cornerback staff, which includes five new veterans from the transfer portal, including former Alabama CB Dezz Ricks.
Ricks, a 5-star prospect out of the prestigious IMG Academy in the 2023 recruiting class, left Tuscaloosa after one season, knowing that joining forces with two of the best defensive players in College Station was the right move for his playing career. According to Bateman, Ricks has stood out consistently this month as his outstanding traits have been on display throughout the fall.
Texas A&M (No. 20) hosts Notre Dame (No. 7) on Saturday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. CT. The game will be broadcast on ABC.
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