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Those cheers soon became echoes of the past because Kevin Murray, returning from an ankle injury, re claimed the starting role in 1985, putting Stump in an undesirable backup role for two years. Stump’s frustration came to an end with the departure of Kevin Murray. Now Stump is number one. “Good things come to those who wait,” Stump said with a boyish grin, grazing the brim of his white Cotton Bowl cap. “I’m really looking forward to the opportunity,” he said. “1 think I’m prepared for it and I have an advan tage over most quarterbacks through age and experience.” Stump said he has always believed if people worked hard and patiently, the breaks would come. He said it might take two weeks or 'five years, but breaks finally come. Stump’s break has arrived. His blond hair was still glistening with perspiration from his daily workout as he sprawled his 6-foot frame into a cozy chair in the Memo rial Student Center. “I’m sure most people would have transferred, but I came hear for other reasons than football,” he said. “I mean, sure, I got depressed, but it was never to the point of leaving school because in my mind, A&M has always been the place for me. “My dad played a big role as far as encouraging me and so did my older brothers,” he said. “Dad just kept saying to be patient and stay in good shape and good things would happen. Well, they fi nally did. He tugged at the brim of his cap again. Everything about him was patient. His thought before answering a question, the way he spoke, and even the way he sat in the chair arranging the keys on his keyring. “I know I am going to be one of the more experienced, older guys this season which puts me in a lead ership role,” he said. “I think all quarterbacks are in a leadership role, though. “Some of them do it by hollering a lot or just trying to keep everyone else up. I like to lead the team through what I do. Actions speak louder than words.” Stump has been noted for his abil ity to run the option. An option play is when the quarterback rolls out and he can run, pitch the ball out to a tra iling back or throw. “As far as the plays we will run, some will be called more than others, but I don’t think our offense will change that much,” he said. “There will definitely be more quarterback sprint-out plays than in the past because we want to start putting more pressure on the de fense.” The Aggies have been hit hard with graduation, especially with the loss of All-America tight end Rod Bernstine and wide receiver Shea Walker. “There are really the only two guys that know the offense at the re ceiver position,” he said. “A lot will depend on how these young guys come through for us. The key is learning the offense to the point of being confident and self-assured. “I know it took me a long time to reach that point. You have to do more than watch films because t^ams never seem to do the same thing on the field as they did on film. It takes first-hand experience, and that is something that 1 have going for me.” He looked downward mostly, ei ther pulling at his cap or arranging his keys. He spoke softly, but very confidently. He had a voice of expe rience, but there was an excitement or eagerness about him one would expect to find in freshmen rather than fifth-year seniors. It has been a long wait for Stump. So long that many people in his posi tion might have slacked off in work habits or just given up. “I don’t feel like my work habits have ever changed very much,” Stump said. “I had to be prepared to play in case something were to hap pen to Kevin. “I mean, what would have hap pened if I had been called on and I was unprepared?” Stump said his main goal was to lead A&M to another conference championship and a Cotton Bowl berth in Dallas. He said his second- most important goal was to stay healthy. “Staying healthy will be very im portant for me,” he said. “I think players have a lot of control over their own health. “If you don’t keep your leg mus cles in good shape, you will he more likely to have a leg or knee injury. The same thing with other body parts. You have to focus in on every thing and keep it in good shape.” Stump said the health of the en tire team was very important if the Aggies were going to repeat as champions for the third straight year. Stump is the youngest;! boys. He said his family ajj school sweetheart, Mary Beit] big role in his encourageirt game days, especially thisseas; “Yeah, we all like togoom ner al ter games and maybets] movie or just sit around andtaj said. “Sometimes Mary Bethai Frk out to a club or something,’t t “But it can’t he anywheretl*™ country music. I don’t to someone cry in their bee; someone they lost. “Besides, I can’t handleal;|H[| love stuff,” he said, grabbing and pulling it back downoiJp^' eyes "I like rhythm and bluestjHjhjs music,” he said. “On an extnfcj; c I might even rap [ Vader [ night 11 u-iids,” Stump saidlaughin;11 Stump said he also enjoit(l un( | and horse racing on the 1 on khor Louisiana. ■jn q “I have a pit bulldognamcBeSpil kus, but he’s hack at home : ^Vill S He’s the kind of bulldogyoii 5a [[ omi for fighting. ~ ' Butkus doesr |.p though. He’s just kind oflaic| like I am.” 1 he 1987 Aggies are expej he very young but exciting) Sherrill’s spring recruitingt! ranked the best in the con many experts. jhools, Craig Stump is the numb )r ts|she man at the helm of that teatlin lot long-awaited starting role is Ark.m but lie’s not surprised. jefc W i Af ter all, good things co jth the those who wait. azorbat from A key question in the minds of many was whether or not Stump would have another battle on his hands for the starting role with freshman sensation Lance Pavlas. “There is no battle," Stump said. “Coach Sherrill and Coach Amedee told me the job was mine to have.” Stump said he had personal goals as well as team goals. “Sure, I would like to lead the conference in passing and in total of fense, but you have to keep things in perspective,” he said. “If I can lead the team to a third- staight championship and do my job like I want to, then personal honors will take care of themselves.” Stump said he has enjoyed his stay here at A&M, but he is prepared for life after football. “I’m not counting on a profes sional career, but I would give it a chance if I get any offers,” he said. “I always have my degree in physical education to fall back on. “I would like to coach either base ball or football.” Stump, an all-state quarterback at Port Arthur Jefferson High School, was also recruited by many colleges as a baseball player. He said he was offered the oppor- baseball at A&M, but tunity to play ha turned it down. “It would not have been beneficial to play both,” Stump said. “I decided to just concentrate on football." Stump put aside his keyring, took off his cap, and suddenly sat erect. “Do you want to know what my fa vorite food is?” he asked. “Barbe cued crab! Oh man. You buy this special kind of seasoning that they have down on the coast where I’m from, and you go out and catch the crabs fresh and roll them in the sea soning and fry them until they get real tender. “I guess I don’t know why they are called barbecued crabs though,” he said with a grin. ADVERTISING SPORTS SECTION F Vggieland Schwinn Barry's Bill's Barber Shop 337 it ogs cai Burger King. 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