When Texas A&M took the field on Saturday, their fans were enthused about a new beginning. They were playing their first game in new conference (SEC), led by a new coach (Kevin Sumlin) with a new offense run by a new quarterback (Johnny Manziel). Everything was new. That is, ALMOST everything.
On the other sideline was the familiar face Florida Gators head coach Will Muschamp (former defensive coordinator and head coach-in-waiting at the University of Texas). He might have left Austin, but his resentment for College Station still remains. While speaking to a group of Florida alumni before the season, Muschamp let this gem slip: “You ever been to College Station? It’ll be the only time you go.”
Unfortunately for the Aggies, Muschamp wasn’t the only blast from the past for Texas A&M football. That new offense? It yielded the same old result. Last year, five of the Aggies six losses saw them blow a double digit lead. On Saturday, A&M took a 17-7 lead halfway through the second quarter only to see the it evaporate and the eventually turn into a disappointing 20-17 loss.
While the game day atmosphere in College Station could arguably be among the top in the SEC, unfortunately for Aggie fans, the football program might not be. There are still lots of questions. Can Sumlin’s up-tempo spread offense ready to compete against the vaunted defenses of the SEC? Is Manziel the answer at quarterback? Can the Texas A&M find a way to hold on to a lead? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure, the Aggies are ready to find out.
MICHAEL ADAM RAY 
I liked Manziel I thought he showed flashes of brilliance. I think Florida is a good but not great team this year. That means more trouble for the Aggies this season.