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Texas A&M 52, South Carolina 28: Defense & special teams review

A slight improvement over 2013 was all any Aggie could ask for to open the season on the road against a top-10 opponent. Instead, the A&M defense provided compelling moments and a strong cause for hope.
By Billy Liucci
September 1, 2014
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Despite miscues, defensive progress clear

What went right: Texas A&M’s defense was physical, swarmed to the football, stuffed the run, pressured the quarterback, made plays, forced a key turnover and got stops. Be honest: how many of you thought you were going to see that from the guys in maroon and white prior to Thursday night’s Palmetto Pummeling?

All-told the Ags gave up 28 points and 433 yards, but the stats are a little deceptive.

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