Aggie Gameday Extra

Aggie Gameday Extra

Get ready for every Texas A&M matchup with the KBTX Sports Aggie Gameday Extra Podcast. Senior Texas A&M Sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw provide the insider information and analysis on all things Aggie athletics. Also, chief meteorologist and life-long Aggie Max Crawford brings the fan’s perspective and questions to the discussion. On your way to the game, hit play on the Aggie Gameday Extra Podcast to get ready for the action.

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What are we seeing in Texas A&M's fall camp?

Texas A&M football has begun fall camp and KBTX has been on the sidelines reporting. Senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and cheif meteorologist Max Crawford discuss what can be taken from fall camp availabilities and bid farewell to sports reporter Morgan Weaver. 

00:27:09
Aug 6, 2025 6:21 PM
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Introducing Jair and talking fall camp

That time of year! With our first “fall” presser under our belts, Max, Tyler, and the newest member of the KBTX Sports Team, Jair, breakdown expectations for the season and what stood out from media availability to start the fall.

00:41:36
Jul 30, 2025 6:20 PM
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KBTX's Rusty Surette started career covering high school football?!

Anyone who has ever tuned in to KBTX knows anchor Rusty Surette. Even if you haven't, you've probably seen his social media presence, reporting the news around the Brazos Valley. Surette joins the podcast this week to talk a little about his career and delve into the world of sportsball with senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and chief Meteorologist Max Crawford. 

00:46:04
Jul 23, 2025 9:0 PM
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Aggie Gameday Extra Podcast: What did Texas A&M have to say at SEC Media Days?

SEC Media Days have come to a close with Texas A&M making its rounds as the last team of the week. KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and Tyler Shaw break down what the Aggies had to say and the week that was from Atlanta. 

00:34:21
Jul 18, 2025 12:0 AM
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Getting to know KBTX resident hooper Dylan Chryst Watkiss

As the offseason continues, the podcast takes a moment to get to know the resident hooper in the KBTX newsroom, Dylan Chryst Watkiss, who played semipro basketball overseas before joining the KBTX news staff. 

00:30:45
Jul 10, 2025 7:0 PM
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What do season preview mags have to say about Texas A&M football?

Athlon, Lindy's, Phil Steele and Dave Campbell's Texas Football have all released their 2025 football preview magazines, which offer predictions and rankings for college football programs across the country. So, what do they have to say about Texas A&M? KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown, along with chief meteorologist Max Crawford and sports director Tyler Shaw take a deep dive into several of the preview publications to make a case for the Aggies' football season.

01:04:21
Jul 2, 2025 4:0 PM
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What is national perspective on House settlement (with Ben Portnoy)?

The approval of the House settlement has changed college athletics across the country. For the national perspective on this new era, Ben Portnoy of the Sports Business Journal joins the pod to chat all things business of college sports. 

00:25:33
Jun 25, 2025 4:0 PM
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What is Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko's message during talking season?

It's talking season and Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has traveled the state speaking at coach's nights. For this week's episode, KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown brings Elko's speech during the Fort Worth A&M Club Coach's Night to get a taste of his offseason message. 

00:33:56
Jun 19, 2025 6:0 PM
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Will the House settlement ruin college sports?

With the approval of the House settlement Friday, a whole new era of college sports has begun. KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown, chief meteorologist Max Crawford and Sports director Tyler Shaw break down the settlement and what it means for college athletics and Texas A&M moving forward. 

00:47:08
Jun 11, 2025 5:0 PM
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How do you rate Texas A&M's athletic year?

The whole team is back just in time for Texas A&M's athletic season to draw to a close. KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown, chief meteorologist Max Crawford and sports director Tyler Shaw look across all of A&M's programs to rate if it was a good or bad year for Aggie athletics. 

00:49:19
Jun 3, 2025 5:0 PM
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What does Trev Alberts think about the future of college sports?

Issues from College Football Playoff format to number of conference football games played to the House settlement were discussed this week at the SEC Spring Meetings in Miramar Beach, Fla. Texas A&M athletic director Trev Alberts spoke to the media while at the meetings and the podcast brings you his full interview this week on the various issues surrounding college sports. 

00:27:53
May 29, 2025 8:0 PM
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Can Texas A&M baseball survive without Jace LaViolette?

Texas A&M outfielder Jace LaViolette suffered a broken finger in Thursday's SEC Tournament win over Auburn. Will the Aggies be able to get him back this season, or is that a wrap on his career at A&M? KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports reporter Nicole Griffith break down the injury and LaViolette's contributions to date. 

00:26:42
May 22, 2025 8:0 PM
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What does the NCAA Tournament have in store for Texas A&M softball?

KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw preview the Bryan-College Station Regional of the NCAA Softball Tournament from Davis Diamond and project their postseason path. 

00:15:58
May 15, 2025 8:0 PM
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A deep dive into Texas A&M's hitting stats

Texas A&M baseball's hitting performances have been an up-and-down affair throughout the season. KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw take a closer look at what situations the Aggies have struggled and thrived.

00:23:43
May 8, 2025 5:0 PM
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How is the Texas A&M men's basketball roster coming together?

The cupboard was nearly bear when new Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan took over the Aggie men's basketball program. Only Chris McDermott remained on the roster. In his opening weeks, McMillan has gotten his roster to nine, thanks to the transfer portal. KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw take a look at the newest additions to the Aggie hoops squad. 

00:36:35
Apr 30, 2025 5:0 PM
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SERIES RECAP: What does getting swept by Texas mean for Texas A&M baseball’s season?

After No. 1 Texas took the first three-game series over Texas A&M as members of the Southeastern Conference, KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw break down what the losses do for A&M’s season and postseason hopes. 

00:13:38
Apr 27, 2025 8:0 PM
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Can new-look Texas A&M baseball take down No. 1 Texas?

It's the weekend everyone in College Station has anticipated. The Texas A&M baseball team will head to Austin to take on former coach Jim Schlossnagle and his top-ranked Longhorns. The Aggies' season has taken an about-face for the better in the last 11 games, but do they have enough to take the revenge series? KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw set the stage for the series and break down Aggie football's spring game. 

00:45:51
Apr 23, 2025 4:0 PM
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GAME RECAP: Who were the standouts in Texas A&M's spring game?

Texas A&M football fans got their first look at the latest edition of the Aggie football team Saturday in Kyle Field. KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports reporter Nicole Griffith break down the spring game standouts after the Maroon and White game. 

00:07:15
Apr 19, 2025 6:0 PM
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Could the Nico Iamaleava situation happen at Texas A&M?

According to reports, former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava sat out of practice, and ultimately entered the transfer portal, after negotiations for a bigger name, image and likeness compensation deal fell apart. Is this a one-time drama, or could something like this play out at Texas A&M sometime in the future? KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown, chief meteorologist Max Crawford and sports reporter Nicole Griffith look at the situation and the atmosphere that created the drama. Also, the team breaks down what to look for in A&M's spring game Saturday. 

00:40:14
Apr 16, 2025 4:0 PM
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What is 'Bucky Ball?'

Monday, Texas A&M introduced its new men's basketball coach, Samford's Bucky McMillan. KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw break down the hire and get into the Xs and Os of "Bucky Ball." 

00:27:46
Apr 11, 2025 4:0 PM
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Aggie Gameday Extra Podcast: If you were Texas A&M's AD, what would you do?

The Texas A&M athletic department is currently in a position where plenty of decisions need to be made, from coach retention to revenue sharing. KBTX chief meteorologist Max Crawford poses a question to senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw on this week's episode: If you were the AD, what would be your priorities right now? Also, Brown walks through the details of Monday's House v. NCAA settlement approval hearing and what it means for the future of college athletics.

00:49:56
Apr 2, 2025 5:0 PM
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How did NFL hopefuls fare at Texas A&M Pro Day?

Thursday, Texas A&M's NFL Draft-eligible players showcased their talents in front of 80 NFL officials in the Coolidge Football Performance Center. KBTX senior Texas A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports reporter Nicole Griffith run through the top performers and take a trip around the Aggie spring sport landscape. 

00:18:01
Mar 27, 2025 6:0 PM
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Game Recap: How will this Texas A&M men’s basketball team be remembered?

Texas A&M’s eight-player senior class ended their college careers in the second round of the NCAA Tournament with a loss to Michigan. Their legacy could be complicated to portions of the fan base. KBTX senior A&M sportswriter Travis L. Brown and sports director Tyler Shaw take a look back at the season and this senior class and how they stack up in program history.


00:18:58
Mar 25, 2025 10:0 PM
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