Texas A&M All-Time Team: Offense

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Texas A&M is one of the most storied programs in college football history. Most people today who don't follow college football wouldn't know that because of the Aggies' recent struggles.

I thought it would be nice to take a look back to a better time and make a list of the greatest players in A&M history at each position.

The first article will be the offense and the lineup will be as follows:

QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 2 OL, 1 FB

It is not a traditional lineup, but I wanted to keep it to the absolute best players at each position.

Enjoy and feel free to tell me what you think.

QB - Corey Pullig (1992-1995)

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For my money, it can't get any better than Corey Pullig. He has the most wins by a QB in A&M history.

Pullig got the start as a true freshman after Jeff Granger left a game with a concussion.

He never looked back.

In 40 career starts he was 33-6-1 and won three SWC championships.

When he left A&M, he held the all-time yards record as well, which has since been broken by Reggie McNeal.

Pullig set several records while at A&M, but was never given a real shot at the NFL level. Of course, that in no way tarnishes what he accomplished in maroon and white.

RB - John David Crow (1955–57)

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I know Crow does not have the crazy numbers that several of the other Aggie running backs do, but I didn't feel like I could leave out the program's sole Heisman winner.

Crow played both ways under Paul Bear Bryant, and was on the first Aggies team to beat the Longhorns in DKR stadium.

RB - Bob Smith (1949–51)

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In terms of individual talent, there have been several good running backs to come through Texas A&M.

Bob Smith is no exception.

Smith's most memorable record, one which has stood the test of time, is his 297 yard game against SMU in 1950.

He finished with 1300 yards in 11 games that year, and is one of the greatest running backs ever to set foot in College Station.

FB - John Kimbrough (1938–40)

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Why say anything when the only Heisman winner in Texas A&M History can say it best:

"As far as I’m concerned, John Kimbrough is the legend of Texas A&M football," Crow said. "He’s legendary not only because of what he did individually, but also because he was the leader of the ’39 team that accomplished something that no other team at Texas A&M has ever done."

John Kimbrough was not only dominant on the field, but he was the leader as well.

His crown jewel was rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns in the 1939 Sugar Bowl. The team finished the season 11-0 and won Texas A&M's only National Championship.

WR - Terrence Murphy (2001-2004)

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"T-Murph" is one of the greatest wide receivers in Texas A&M history, but that isn't saying much.

He was fantastic, don't get me wrong, but the Aggies have not had a storied history of great receivers.

Murphy finished his career as the Aggie all-time leader in receiving yards and receptions.

WR - Bob Long (1966–68)

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Unfortunately, I could not find a picture of Bob Long, but he was one of the best wide receivers at A&M.

He has the record for most receiving touchdowns in a season with eight. He accomplished that feat twice.

He played a big part on the 1968 Aggies team that won the Cotton Bowl against Alabama.

OL - Seth McKinney (1998–01)

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Seth McKinney has bounced around the NFL as a center, but in his college career he was the greatest center to play at Texas A&M.

McKinney was the runner-up for the Rimington Award, given to the nation's top center in 2001.

OL - Charlie Krueger (1955–57)

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Charlie Krueger is probably the best lineman to ever come through Texas A&M. He dominated while in College Station and was an All American.

He was also drafted in the first round by the San Francisco 49ers and played 15 years in the NFL. It was one of the most successful professional careers by an Aggie.

Krueger played at A&M and anchored the offensive line for John David Crow. Crow gives them a lot of the credit for his accomplishments.

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