The sun barely cleared the horizon when the Texas A&M Aggies football team gathered at the indoor training complex this morning. But the message was already clear: “𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒊𝒏𝒈.” Those five words, scrawled in bold letters across the locker room whiteboard, were more than a motivational catchphrase — they were a warning and a challenge rolled into one.
After an underwhelming finish last season that fell short of lofty SEC expectations, the Aggies enter this preseason with a renewed sense of urgency. Head Coach Mike Elko wasted no time setting the tone, telling reporters, “We’re not here to talk about what went wrong. We’re here to build what comes next.”
Early morning sprints, relentless weight training, and leadership huddles marked the first day. Veteran players like linebacker Edgerrin Cooper and quarterback Conner Weigman have stepped up as vocal leaders, demanding maximum effort from the first rep. “We owe it to ourselves, the fans, and this university to make every single day count,” Cooper said.
The Aggies’ biggest goal? To shake off last year’s inconsistency and silence critics who question if Texas A&M can ever reclaim its place among the SEC’s elite. For the players sweating through grueling reps, the message is clear: accountability starts now.
Beyond the physical grind, this preseason is about mindset. Coaches have introduced new position battles to keep veterans sharp and young talent hungry. Every spot is up for grabs, every drill is a chance to prove you belong.
As fans peek through practice videos and behind-the-scenes clips, one thing is obvious: these Aggies aren’t looking backward. The countdown to kickoff has begun, and for Texas A&M, it’s truly time to get going.
