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to ^i2) ( «F r id a y, October 29,1993 The Battalion Page 7 tedp,, ngs :ate me e tM ;e ;inia a rolina :on n i State tate FRESHMAN SPOTLIGHT Mitchell learning defensive line skills from experienced teachers By Drew Diener The Battalion With llth-ranked Texas A&M a heavy favorite over Southern Methodist on Friday, freshman defensive lineman Bran don Mitchell might get a chance to show the tal ents that made him a high school All-American. At 6'4" and 270 pounds, the 17-year- old from Abbeville, Louisisana has impressed A&M defensive line coach Bill Johnson ever since he began recruiting him. "He was the guy that was em phasized on (his high school) football team," Johnson said. Mitchell "He is a big guy that can move his hips and run and that attract ed us to him." Since he has come to A&M, Mitchell has continued to im prove and build on his potential Johnson said. Mitchell cited two fellow de fensive lineman, junior Sam Adams and senior Eric England, as being a valuable part of his learning experience. "One of the reasons I came here is to learn from the best; they're the best," Mitchell said. "I look up to them as role mod els. "I want to be just like them." With more work and experi ence, Johnson said Mitchell has the ability to be a powerhouse lineman in the mold of his idols. "I think that in a couple of years time, he's going to be a complete guy," Johnson said. "There's no doubt in my mind that he's going to be an out standing defensive lineman." Johnson also said that Mitchell's work ethic is a key to his success as a player in the A&M system. "Everyday we've gone out there, he's become more com fortable," Johnson said. "He's improved on the skills we've asked him to." The Mustang game has the potential to be a coming out par ty for the continually improving Mitchell. "I think it's time we get him in a game and get him some ex perience," Johnson said. "We're sure gonna try and get him in the game and see what he can do." Mitchell realizes that his quest to be the best has just begun and he knows that he has to continue to improve everyday. "I have to work on my strength, quickness and tech nique," Mitchell said. "You've got to have that in order to beat people." nber itate W/ a 11! W, bsi fiber Middle Continued from Page 5 said there is a simple reason why teams have had trouble running the ball against the Aggies. "Lance and I have been playing together for three years and Larry and myself have played to gether off-and-on for the last two," he said. "Lance sacrifices himself for the inside linebacker by tak ing out two or three guys. "Also, Reggie (Graham) has played at the other linebacker spot some and he has done a good job. As a group, we play real well together." Atkinson also said teams have trouble getting established against the Aggies because of Davie's coaching. "We never show a team the same thing twice," Atkinson said. "That can totally confuse them be cause they are not able to just pound it against us. A good linebacker is a combination of his coach and noseguard. "We have both of those and I think that is why we have success. Rushing the passer is almost like a one-on-one matchup but stopping a powerful ground game depends on everybody being where they are sup posed to be. If there was a breakdown in run sup port, it would be very easy to spot, Jackson said. "If I don't do my assignment, there will be a crease in front of the running back," the junior from Rockdale said. "He then could gash us for a five -to-50 yard touchdown rim. "Obviously, I need to get my read right." Atkinson am:eed. "We are a fly-around defense but we have a lot of responsibilities," Atkinson said. "We rely on each to be in the right position or things could go wrong." Teichelman said he must fill his assigned gap or the linebackers could be caught out of position. "My first job is to knock the sh— out of the cen ter," he said. "Then, I need to find out where the ball is so I can go make the play. Or else, it could be long touchdown for them. Davie said there have not been many flubs on the inside this season. "Lance Teichelman has had a great season and I am not afraid to say that," Davie said. "He came out to play the game of football. Jason has strug gled at times but I think right now he is playing his best football. "Atkinson is different from most seniors in that he has improved over the course of the season in stead of going backward. Jackson is just now get ting healthy and I look for him to get better. "Graham is a playmaker and good blitzer, but he needs to get healthy. When he does, that will be another boost to our team." So for A&M opponents, they will not be able to launch a running game. notes home? Rossley Continued from Page 5 competitive in the recruiting race. I think we need a few more good players for us to be com petitive in the Southwest Confer ence." On the offensive side of the ball, the Mustangs employ the run-and-shoot. Considering the Aggies have the number two ranked passing defense in the country, Rossley said SMU will have to play a perfect game. "No doubt about it we can't turn the ball over," Rossley said. "We have to hold on to the foot ball to have a chance to win." SMU redshirt freshman quar terback Ramon Flanagan said he also believes that the Mustangs will have to play an errorless game. "We are basically going to have to play a perfect game," Flanagan said. "We're going to have to be mistake free and hopefully get a lot of breaks. We're going to need all we can get against their defense." A top priority for the SMU defense will be stopping A&M's running game, Rossley said. "The key to beating A&M is holding down their three run ning backs," Rossley said. "We're going to try to get A&M into a passing game and take it from there." Injuries on the defensive side of the bail, though, will diminish SMU's hope of pulling an upset. In last Saturday's game against Texas, the Mustangs lost two members of their secondary and two linebackers. "We're pretty banged up after out last two games," Rossley said. "We've lost a lot players on defense and some on offense. "Our starting quarterback (Flanagan) has been battling in juries since the start of the sea son." With all the variables consid ered, it could be a painful day for the Mustangs, A&M Sports Briefs Basketball starts Texas A&M opens the 1993-94 basketball season tomorrowmorning at 8:00. There will be a contest for the worst-dressed person with pajamas with prizes awarded for the most revolting outift. Free donuts, coffee and orange juice will be served. There will be a reunion of former players after practice. Swim teams to splash The men's and women's swim teams will com pete in Houston at the 1993 Southwest Conference Relays. The meet starts today at 3 p.m. The Aggie men are led by All-American Diego Perdomo while the women are equally balanced. Baseball, tennis reunite The "Oldtimer Game" for the A&M baseball program will be held at 7:30 tonight. Batting prac tice begins at 5:30 and admission will be free. Players expected to play are Scott Livingstone, Chuck Knoblauch, Jeff Granger, Brian Thomas, Mark Thurmond and Dave Elmendorf. The first lady of Texas A&M tennis, Mrs. Omar Smith, will serve as the honorary host when may former players return this weekend for a reunion. 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