Tony Catalina
@tonycatalina.bsky.social
Texas A&M beat reporter for @statesman | Worcester Made | @TheFWAA | @PFWAwriters
UTSA’s defense is going to look completely different than in 2024, & there’s questions about how it will all come together vs Texas A&M.
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
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I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
August 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
UTSA’s defense is going to look completely different than in 2024, & there’s questions about how it will all come together vs Texas A&M.
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
I sat down with @gregluca.bsky.social to talk about that & much more in the latest episode of Behind Enemy Lines:
youtu.be/20yMeB0Zew0?...
If you would’ve told me a year ago I would have a full-page spread feature story in the Houston Chronicle, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
August 25, 2025 at 3:04 AM
If you would’ve told me a year ago I would have a full-page spread feature story in the Houston Chronicle, I wouldn’t have believed you.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Your life can change overnight. Don’t stop.
Texas A&M's schedule features daunting road tests and intriguing home matchups.
But what is the best game of the slate? I rank them 1 through 12 ahead of Week 1.
Read:
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But what is the best game of the slate? I rank them 1 through 12 ahead of Week 1.
Read:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
August 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Texas A&M's schedule features daunting road tests and intriguing home matchups.
But what is the best game of the slate? I rank them 1 through 12 ahead of Week 1.
Read:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
But what is the best game of the slate? I rank them 1 through 12 ahead of Week 1.
Read:
www.statesman.com/sports/colle...
Football is officially back & with that comes Year 2 of Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football Podcast
Episode 1 I was joined by CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah where we discussed:
- Mike Elko
- Marcel Reed
- Expectations in 2025
& much more!
Full: www.statesman.com/videos/sport...
Episode 1 I was joined by CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah where we discussed:
- Mike Elko
- Marcel Reed
- Expectations in 2025
& much more!
Full: www.statesman.com/videos/sport...
July 28, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Football is officially back & with that comes Year 2 of Behind Enemy Lines: A Texas A&M Football Podcast
Episode 1 I was joined by CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah where we discussed:
- Mike Elko
- Marcel Reed
- Expectations in 2025
& much more!
Full: www.statesman.com/videos/sport...
Episode 1 I was joined by CBS Sports’ Shehan Jeyarajah where we discussed:
- Mike Elko
- Marcel Reed
- Expectations in 2025
& much more!
Full: www.statesman.com/videos/sport...
A first look at Texas A&M football’s team entrance in CFB 26:
July 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
A first look at Texas A&M football’s team entrance in CFB 26:
Texas A&M spring practice: What Mike Elko, DJ Hicks said
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April 10, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Texas A&M spring practice: What Mike Elko, DJ Hicks said
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What a special night for Texas A&M basketball.
First the Aggies knock off No. 1 Auburn on senior night.
Then they retire Wade Taylor IV’s jersey.
Taylor was filled with emotion as he wept in his family’s arms:
First the Aggies knock off No. 1 Auburn on senior night.
Then they retire Wade Taylor IV’s jersey.
Taylor was filled with emotion as he wept in his family’s arms:
March 5, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What a special night for Texas A&M basketball.
First the Aggies knock off No. 1 Auburn on senior night.
Then they retire Wade Taylor IV’s jersey.
Taylor was filled with emotion as he wept in his family’s arms:
First the Aggies knock off No. 1 Auburn on senior night.
Then they retire Wade Taylor IV’s jersey.
Taylor was filled with emotion as he wept in his family’s arms:
Third and final day in Houston!
Texas A&M takes on Rice looking to close out the weekend on a high note:
Texas A&M takes on Rice looking to close out the weekend on a high note:
March 2, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Third and final day in Houston!
Texas A&M takes on Rice looking to close out the weekend on a high note:
Texas A&M takes on Rice looking to close out the weekend on a high note:
Another ballpark ✅ off the list.
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma State in a couple of hours:
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma State in a couple of hours:
March 1, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Another ballpark ✅ off the list.
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma State in a couple of hours:
Texas A&M vs Oklahoma State in a couple of hours:
📍Reed Arena.
Texas A&M is hosting Vanderbilt looking to get off a two-game skid while the Commodores are fighting for their tournament lives.
Should be a good one:
Texas A&M is hosting Vanderbilt looking to get off a two-game skid while the Commodores are fighting for their tournament lives.
Should be a good one:
February 26, 2025 at 11:35 PM
📍Reed Arena.
Texas A&M is hosting Vanderbilt looking to get off a two-game skid while the Commodores are fighting for their tournament lives.
Should be a good one:
Texas A&M is hosting Vanderbilt looking to get off a two-game skid while the Commodores are fighting for their tournament lives.
Should be a good one:
Interesting perspective shared today by Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman III about the team’s mindset.
“We’re fighting a different fight. How can we go from hunting to being hunted but continue to almost hunt in a way…”
The rest of his answer:
“We’re fighting a different fight. How can we go from hunting to being hunted but continue to almost hunt in a way…”
The rest of his answer:
February 25, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Interesting perspective shared today by Texas A&M’s Henry Coleman III about the team’s mindset.
“We’re fighting a different fight. How can we go from hunting to being hunted but continue to almost hunt in a way…”
The rest of his answer:
“We’re fighting a different fight. How can we go from hunting to being hunted but continue to almost hunt in a way…”
The rest of his answer:
Now THIS is baseball weather.
Texas A&M vs Texas State. First pitch 6:02 p.m.
Texas A&M vs Texas State. First pitch 6:02 p.m.
February 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Now THIS is baseball weather.
Texas A&M vs Texas State. First pitch 6:02 p.m.
Texas A&M vs Texas State. First pitch 6:02 p.m.
EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to 2027 QB Peter Bourque & his HC Jeff Moore about the recent Texas A&M offer, his intangibles & if A&M is a school the No. 1 QB in MA would really consider.
“Those kind of things get me fired up. Football means more down in Texas.”
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“Those kind of things get me fired up. Football means more down in Texas.”
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February 17, 2025 at 3:04 PM
EXCLUSIVE: I spoke to 2027 QB Peter Bourque & his HC Jeff Moore about the recent Texas A&M offer, his intangibles & if A&M is a school the No. 1 QB in MA would really consider.
“Those kind of things get me fired up. Football means more down in Texas.”
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
“Those kind of things get me fired up. Football means more down in Texas.”
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
What’s at stake for Mike Elko & the Aggies?
They’re attempting to get win No. 9 in Year 1.
Something former HCs Kevin Sumlin & Jimbo Fisher only did 4 times in their 12 years leading Texas A&M.
The season didn’t end well, but tonight isn’t insignificant as they look forward.
They’re attempting to get win No. 9 in Year 1.
Something former HCs Kevin Sumlin & Jimbo Fisher only did 4 times in their 12 years leading Texas A&M.
The season didn’t end well, but tonight isn’t insignificant as they look forward.
December 27, 2024 at 11:34 PM
What’s at stake for Mike Elko & the Aggies?
They’re attempting to get win No. 9 in Year 1.
Something former HCs Kevin Sumlin & Jimbo Fisher only did 4 times in their 12 years leading Texas A&M.
The season didn’t end well, but tonight isn’t insignificant as they look forward.
They’re attempting to get win No. 9 in Year 1.
Something former HCs Kevin Sumlin & Jimbo Fisher only did 4 times in their 12 years leading Texas A&M.
The season didn’t end well, but tonight isn’t insignificant as they look forward.
Earlier today Texas A&M gained 2 commitments from #SEC defensive linemen.
Focusing on T.J. Searcy, I think the former Gator has a chance to be a big piece for the Aggies & I think they will use him better.
70.1 grade & improved from 2023 to this year in almost every PFF metric.
Focusing on T.J. Searcy, I think the former Gator has a chance to be a big piece for the Aggies & I think they will use him better.
70.1 grade & improved from 2023 to this year in almost every PFF metric.
December 24, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Earlier today Texas A&M gained 2 commitments from #SEC defensive linemen.
Focusing on T.J. Searcy, I think the former Gator has a chance to be a big piece for the Aggies & I think they will use him better.
70.1 grade & improved from 2023 to this year in almost every PFF metric.
Focusing on T.J. Searcy, I think the former Gator has a chance to be a big piece for the Aggies & I think they will use him better.
70.1 grade & improved from 2023 to this year in almost every PFF metric.
My picks are locked in. Let’s have some fun. #CollegeFootballPlayoff
December 21, 2024 at 1:01 AM
My picks are locked in. Let’s have some fun. #CollegeFootballPlayoff
Texas A&M football: WR Micah Hudson transfers to Aggies from Texas Tech | Report
It’s hard to ignore the potential Hudson brings.
- 15.9 yards per reception
- 2nd on team in Y/RR (2.13)
- 2nd on team in ADOT (12.5)
- 4th on the team in YAC/REC (5.4)
Read:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
It’s hard to ignore the potential Hudson brings.
- 15.9 yards per reception
- 2nd on team in Y/RR (2.13)
- 2nd on team in ADOT (12.5)
- 4th on the team in YAC/REC (5.4)
Read:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
December 16, 2024 at 4:02 AM
Texas A&M football: WR Micah Hudson transfers to Aggies from Texas Tech | Report
It’s hard to ignore the potential Hudson brings.
- 15.9 yards per reception
- 2nd on team in Y/RR (2.13)
- 2nd on team in ADOT (12.5)
- 4th on the team in YAC/REC (5.4)
Read:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
It’s hard to ignore the potential Hudson brings.
- 15.9 yards per reception
- 2nd on team in Y/RR (2.13)
- 2nd on team in ADOT (12.5)
- 4th on the team in YAC/REC (5.4)
Read:
www.statesman.com/story/sports...
NC State transfer WR KC Concepcion is down to six schools with Texas A&M listed as one of them.
Those reportedly still in the running also include Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Miami, & South Carolina.
He’s totaled 124 rec, 1,299 yards, & 16 TDs the last two seasons.
Those reportedly still in the running also include Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Miami, & South Carolina.
He’s totaled 124 rec, 1,299 yards, & 16 TDs the last two seasons.
December 12, 2024 at 4:24 AM
NC State transfer WR KC Concepcion is down to six schools with Texas A&M listed as one of them.
Those reportedly still in the running also include Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Miami, & South Carolina.
He’s totaled 124 rec, 1,299 yards, & 16 TDs the last two seasons.
Those reportedly still in the running also include Alabama, Colorado, Florida State, Miami, & South Carolina.
He’s totaled 124 rec, 1,299 yards, & 16 TDs the last two seasons.
Just a kid from Massachusetts who believed in himself.
Gotta keep grinding!
Gotta keep grinding!
December 11, 2024 at 12:09 AM
Just a kid from Massachusetts who believed in himself.
Gotta keep grinding!
Gotta keep grinding!
Working on an end of year angle for A&M & some info intrigued me:
Marcel Reed finished 8th in SEC & 36th in country in passing efficiency (143.76) & 7th/31st in yp comp. at 12.99.
But Aggies finished 13th/93rd in ypg w/ 203.5.
They need to find weapons & Reed will thrive in 2025.
Marcel Reed finished 8th in SEC & 36th in country in passing efficiency (143.76) & 7th/31st in yp comp. at 12.99.
But Aggies finished 13th/93rd in ypg w/ 203.5.
They need to find weapons & Reed will thrive in 2025.
December 5, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Working on an end of year angle for A&M & some info intrigued me:
Marcel Reed finished 8th in SEC & 36th in country in passing efficiency (143.76) & 7th/31st in yp comp. at 12.99.
But Aggies finished 13th/93rd in ypg w/ 203.5.
They need to find weapons & Reed will thrive in 2025.
Marcel Reed finished 8th in SEC & 36th in country in passing efficiency (143.76) & 7th/31st in yp comp. at 12.99.
But Aggies finished 13th/93rd in ypg w/ 203.5.
They need to find weapons & Reed will thrive in 2025.
USA Today reporters voted its All-SEC team.
No Aggies made it, but I did vote for RG Ar’maj Reed-Adams.
Ar’Maj started every game, finishing with the No. 2 PFF grade on the team with a 76 (min. 300 snaps), allowed only 1 sack & 8 pressures all season.
Read: tennessean.com/story/sports/c…
No Aggies made it, but I did vote for RG Ar’maj Reed-Adams.
Ar’Maj started every game, finishing with the No. 2 PFF grade on the team with a 76 (min. 300 snaps), allowed only 1 sack & 8 pressures all season.
Read: tennessean.com/story/sports/c…
December 5, 2024 at 9:06 PM
USA Today reporters voted its All-SEC team.
No Aggies made it, but I did vote for RG Ar’maj Reed-Adams.
Ar’Maj started every game, finishing with the No. 2 PFF grade on the team with a 76 (min. 300 snaps), allowed only 1 sack & 8 pressures all season.
Read: tennessean.com/story/sports/c…
No Aggies made it, but I did vote for RG Ar’maj Reed-Adams.
Ar’Maj started every game, finishing with the No. 2 PFF grade on the team with a 76 (min. 300 snaps), allowed only 1 sack & 8 pressures all season.
Read: tennessean.com/story/sports/c…
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is slated to talk at the top of the hour following the early signing day that netted them 24 new Aggies. Stay tuned for updates throughout.
December 4, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is slated to talk at the top of the hour following the early signing day that netted them 24 new Aggies. Stay tuned for updates throughout.
📍Kyle Field, College Station, Texas.
You get into the profession for days and games like this.
Texas A&M vs Texas, 6:30 CT.
Keep here for updates throughout the night.
You get into the profession for days and games like this.
Texas A&M vs Texas, 6:30 CT.
Keep here for updates throughout the night.
November 30, 2024 at 8:35 PM
📍Kyle Field, College Station, Texas.
You get into the profession for days and games like this.
Texas A&M vs Texas, 6:30 CT.
Keep here for updates throughout the night.
You get into the profession for days and games like this.
Texas A&M vs Texas, 6:30 CT.
Keep here for updates throughout the night.
I don’t know if BJ Mayes finds the football or if the football finds him sometimes 🤣
The Aggies CB always seems to make plays in big moments, & even though Scooby Williams should’ve had this interception, #20 was there to secure it.
The Aggies CB always seems to make plays in big moments, & even though Scooby Williams should’ve had this interception, #20 was there to secure it.
November 26, 2024 at 1:40 AM
I don’t know if BJ Mayes finds the football or if the football finds him sometimes 🤣
The Aggies CB always seems to make plays in big moments, & even though Scooby Williams should’ve had this interception, #20 was there to secure it.
The Aggies CB always seems to make plays in big moments, & even though Scooby Williams should’ve had this interception, #20 was there to secure it.
Impressive play by safety Bryce Anderson here.
Auburn key’s him as a blitzer early and adjusts. Anderson still shoots through the opening to bat the ball down.
Auburn key’s him as a blitzer early and adjusts. Anderson still shoots through the opening to bat the ball down.
November 26, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Impressive play by safety Bryce Anderson here.
Auburn key’s him as a blitzer early and adjusts. Anderson still shoots through the opening to bat the ball down.
Auburn key’s him as a blitzer early and adjusts. Anderson still shoots through the opening to bat the ball down.