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It's not just that the Aggies will be using a tight end this season, it's the fact they have two really talented ones. Jace Sternberger and Trevor Wood create an excellent duo. They'll make life hard on opposing defenses, all the while easing some of the burden on the Aggie offense.Â
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PLAYING WITH STERNESS
Jace Sternberger's college football career started at Kansas, where he played in ten games but only caught one pass as freshman.
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He decided on the junior college route at Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Of the experience, Sternberger stated, "It was like being in the backyard again with everyone sharing the same dream." He was simply playing the game he loved, and the dream out there was Power 5 football. For him, a return to it. He received it when Jimbo Fisher called, and he became the new Aggie coach's first commitment.
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He's made the most of it. Sternberger was A&M's spring MVP, and caught two touchdowns in the Maroon and White Game. He's continued to impress in August camp.
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He can get vertical like most can't, but more importantly he's rugged in the blocking scheme.Â
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Sternberger will be heard from plenty in 2018.
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OUT OF THE WOODS
So will Trevor Wood. A grad transfer from Arizona, he brings every bit to the table as Sternberger.
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The desert of Tucson isn't exactly wooded, but this tight end was wandering in the forest recently when it came to his role in the Wildcats' offense. He has clarity now. With Jimbo Fisher, he'll play a significant role. Wood is fully aware of the number of tight ends the A&M coach has sent to the NFL.
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He carries a massive frame with, no pun intended, tree trunk like arms. One coach said "you'd think he could play tackle." Yet, he can run, and get into routes quickly. Mix in his good hands, and he becomes a versatile weapon that's difficult to deal with.
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Just like Sternberger, he's not afraid of the dirty work a tight end must put in. Willing to block and help the offensive line, he's set to step into his senior season.
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NEW LIFE
Most Aggie players and coaches share a laugh when it comes to the 12th Man's infatuation with this position. The tight end has somewhat reinvigorated Aggie fans in the offense.
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But, it works both ways. A&M has breathed new life into Sternberger and Wood. They're both transfers. Neither was used all that often at previous Division I stops. They both probably went through periods of confusion as to what's next in football.
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They now have real home at A&M, and a clear role in the offense. They're both appreciative. You can see on their faces the joy they have in the game again.
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When Sternberger started catching passes in the Maroon and White Game the Kyle Field crowd erupted.Â
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In awe in the spring, this duo with their hands on the ball will become commonplace this fall.
It's not just that the Aggies will be using a tight end this season, it's the fact they have two really talented ones. Jace Sternberger and Trevor Wood create an excellent duo. They'll make life hard on opposing defenses, all the while easing some of the burden on the Aggie offense.Â
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PLAYING WITH STERNESS
Jace Sternberger's college football career started at Kansas, where he played in ten games but only caught one pass as freshman.
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He decided on the junior college route at Northeast Oklahoma A&M. Of the experience, Sternberger stated, "It was like being in the backyard again with everyone sharing the same dream." He was simply playing the game he loved, and the dream out there was Power 5 football. For him, a return to it. He received it when Jimbo Fisher called, and he became the new Aggie coach's first commitment.
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He's made the most of it. Sternberger was A&M's spring MVP, and caught two touchdowns in the Maroon and White Game. He's continued to impress in August camp.
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He can get vertical like most can't, but more importantly he's rugged in the blocking scheme.Â
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Sternberger will be heard from plenty in 2018.
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OUT OF THE WOODS
So will Trevor Wood. A grad transfer from Arizona, he brings every bit to the table as Sternberger.
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The desert of Tucson isn't exactly wooded, but this tight end was wandering in the forest recently when it came to his role in the Wildcats' offense. He has clarity now. With Jimbo Fisher, he'll play a significant role. Wood is fully aware of the number of tight ends the A&M coach has sent to the NFL.
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He carries a massive frame with, no pun intended, tree trunk like arms. One coach said "you'd think he could play tackle." Yet, he can run, and get into routes quickly. Mix in his good hands, and he becomes a versatile weapon that's difficult to deal with.
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Just like Sternberger, he's not afraid of the dirty work a tight end must put in. Willing to block and help the offensive line, he's set to step into his senior season.
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NEW LIFE
Most Aggie players and coaches share a laugh when it comes to the 12th Man's infatuation with this position. The tight end has somewhat reinvigorated Aggie fans in the offense.
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But, it works both ways. A&M has breathed new life into Sternberger and Wood. They're both transfers. Neither was used all that often at previous Division I stops. They both probably went through periods of confusion as to what's next in football.
Â
They now have real home at A&M, and a clear role in the offense. They're both appreciative. You can see on their faces the joy they have in the game again.
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When Sternberger started catching passes in the Maroon and White Game the Kyle Field crowd erupted.Â
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In awe in the spring, this duo with their hands on the ball will become commonplace this fall.