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Not Forgotten: Baker, Aggies will honor Joey V.

The Aggies have bonded together in the wake of Joe Villavisencio's death, pledging to honor him in play and in practice; Danny Baker will take it one step further, donning #67 in the bowl game. Gabe Bock has more.
December 28, 2011
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HOUSTON — Tim DeRuyter announced after practice on Wednesday that Danny Baker will wear jersey #67 in honor of his good friend, Joseph Villavisencio, who died in a car accident last Thursday. A&M offensive line coach Jim Turner designated Baker, who spoke at Villavisencio's funeral on Monday in Jacksonville.

"The entire offensive line wanted to wear #67, as you'd imagine, but we had to pick one," DeRuyter said. "Danny Baker, who spoke at the memorial, is going to be wearing it in his honor.

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