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Standing at 6 feet, 2 inches in height and weighing in at 232 pounds, Texas A&M senior out side linebacker Reggie Brown can get respect from just about any body he wants. But that is just not the style of the All-American candidate and Butkus Award nominee. “I’m really not too concerned with getting an All-American se lection or winning the Butkus Award,” said Brown. “Being rec ognized as one of the top lineback ers in the nation is a big honor for me, but I try to keep focused on my responsibilities to the team. “The team goals of going unde feated and getting a shot at play ing in the Fiesta Bowl are also my primary personal goals.” Brown’s decision to come to A&M was heavily influenced by the school’s long-standing line backing tradition of excellence. Brown’s teammates say he is on the verge of taking his place among the illustrious group of A&M All-American linebackers including Marcus Buckley and John Roper. “Reggie has as much natural ability as anyone on this football team and as much talent as any linebacker A&M has ever had,” said senior free safety Dennis Allen. “He has everyone’s respect around here because he works ex tremely hard and plays with tremendous intensity.” In 1994, Brown racked up 67 tackles, recorded nine tackles be hind the line of scrimmage, forced two fumbles, and recovered two more on his way to being named to the second team, All-Southwest Conference defense. Brown was not satisfied with his junior campaign, however, and got down to business in the weight room during the offseason. He increased his bench press to 380 pounds, his squat to 430 pounds, and his power clean to 300 pounds. Brown’s dedication did not stop there. He and his roommate and fel low linebacker, Larry Walker II, stayed in College Station over the summer to work out and run to gether to prepare for the upcom ing season. “Larry and I really busted our tails this summer to get in shape before the start of two-a-days,” Brown said. “I think both of us are in the best condition of our lives. Larry will take care of everything on the inside, and I’ll handle all the action on the out side on my side of the field.” Brown will definitely see a great deal of action on the outside this fall. As the “drop” linebacker in the Aggies’ defensive scheme, his quickness will be utilized in covering backs out of the back- field on pass routes and the occa sional receiver in the flat between the line of scrimmage and the sec ondary. “I think I can keep up with anybody in the country,” Brown said with a grin. When asked about covering his Heisman Trophy candidate team mate Leeland McElroy, Brown kept smiling but declined to com ment on the matchup. Besides his outside lineback ing chores, Brown will also call the defensive signals this fall. However, he does not consider himself one of the leaders of the “Wrecking Crew.” “I guess maybe I’m one of the leaders on the defensive side of the ball mainly because I’ve been around a while,” Brown said. “If I’m a leader, it would be by setting an example, not by words. One of the great things about this defense, about this whole team really, is that every player is a leader in their own way. “Everybody works hard to take care of his business. That’s one of the main reasons why this program has been so successful.” When prospects of playing in the NFL and earning big pay- checks are raised, Brown thinks of his mother instead of the idea of playing in the professional ranks. “(Signing an NFL contract) would give me a chance to go back and take care of my mom,” Brown said. “She’s been there for me my whole life and has given me encouragement the whole time I’ve been playing football, and I would like to make sure she’s happy.” Brown’s athletic ability and work habits make many ob servers believe that pro scouts will be hounding him after he completes his senior season. Despite the praise, Brown downplays his potential to play in the National Football League. “If it happens, it happens. Coach Slocum has told me and Reggie Brown pressuresTexasl quarterback Zebbie Lethridge keeps telling me thatiflti care of my business ontheli then everything will workoulj me,” Brown said. “I wantM in the NFL because that’s J thing I’ve dreamed abouta«| was a kid. Every footbi has that ambition.” Offense Continued from Page 4 Last year’s biggest question mark — the offensive line is e sound this year — with several experienced contributors andsk of recruits who could have immediate impacts for A&M. A&M returns All-Southwest Conference lineman Calvin Ct at right guard. Collins is in his third season as a starter andki trenched himself as one of the best run blockers in the conferee!; “Everything starts up front with our offensive line,” Pullifi “They’re the biggest key for our success as an offense. If we breakdowns with our offensive line, we won’t be able tod things we want to accomplish.” This year’s receiving corps for the Aggies is the only mlque^ mark for the offense. Senior wide receiver Chris Sanders,lastyer big-play breakthrough, returns as a starter, but last year’s two®! experienced receivers, Brian Mitchell and Ryan Matthewst: graduated. “I wish we were set at the receiver position but we’re simply® Slocum said.”We don’t have a true proven receiver with a great of experience, but we have a number of guys with ability whowf put on the field and they’ll perform well.” To help ease the workload on the primary receivers, A&Mretr. ed five top players last spring. Chief among them is Albert Cons a junior college transfer from Trinity Valley Community Col Connell grabbed 41 catches last season as his team wontheju college national title. Unfortunately for the Aggies, injuries have sidelined nearly® their receivers at times during summer practice. It may not bet late September that all of A&M’s receivers are healthy. At tight end, senior Hayward Clay finally steps out of theshl of James McKeehan, who graduated in May. Clay missed two gas last season due to a knee injury, but caught four passes for 37)'t in the season. In his career, Clay has averaged 13.3 yards per rtf tion. “Hayward Clay is going to be a big-time tight end,” Ensnii said. “He runs great routes and he has good strength. We haves® depth at tight end, too. We have Matt Mahone and Daniel Camp! and Derrick Spiller. All three are doing real well, and you'll set three get some action this season.” Defense Continued from Page 4 4 (hante to win a $5,000 tomputer system or $100 in FREE long distance from Sprint! Get your game <ard at your local bookstore! GRAND PRIZE: A $5,000 computer system complete with Color Monitor, Laser Printer, Modem, CD ROM and Software. Instant WIZDOM! is VMM 'l * ^00 of free prepaid JVJ l°ng-distance calls. Over 500 [Foncard j prizes in all! Guaranteed winners on your campus! Choose the Bookstore Where Purchases Directly Benefit Aggie Scholarships! 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The Outland Trophy and Lombardi Award date earned consensus All-SWC honors last season with his 62 W les and nine sacks. With opposing offensive lines expected to focus on him this s f: son, Mitchell hopes to create openings for his teammates. “It could be tougher on me this year because some teams # doubleteam me more,” Mitchell said. “But that may open things t: for other players.” On the other side of the ball, sophomore Brad Crowley is i ed as the right end. Crowley, a converted defensive end from l® f backer, will share time with junior college transfer Pat Williams, “Williams is a good addition to our team,” Slocum said. “He hast played in a year-and-a-half, so from a conditioning standpoint, not in good shape. If he can stay healthy and keep working, hfj play a lot for us.” A&M’s prospects at linebacker are just as impressive. Sloc«| said this year’s group has the potential of being the best to e'f come through A&M. Larry Walker II, the top tackier from last season, will start at f side linebacker. His 69 tackles were second on the team. Sop! Trent Driver will replace Graham at the other inside linebackerP] sition. At outside linebacker, senior Reggie Brown steps to the foreM after making 67 tackles in 1994. Junior Keith Mitchell has thetrj of filling All-American Antonio Armstrong’s shoes. Mitchell colledi 22 tackles in a reserve role last season. Opposing teams won’t have an easy time penetrating the A& secondary. Allen returns at free safety with big-game experielj and a knack for sensing where the ball is going to be thrown. “I am more a student of the game than a lot of people,” Allens- “When I’m out on the field and I get my reads, I’m able to react a 1 tie bit quicker because I’ve seen it so many times in the film room Junior Donovan Greer and All-American and Thorpe Awarded didate Ray Mickens will start at the comerback positions. e noLk. SI d( in st or W tl co fe ju ri