Texas A&M has named senior LB Sam Mathews as the program’s new 12th Man
Texas A&M’s 12th Man tradition is simply the backbone of Aggie pride and one of the greatest traditions the college football realm has to offer. For those outside the College Station beltway, every current and former Texas A&M student is considered a part of the 12th Man. Still, on the gridiron, one player, usually unknown to the masses as a walk-on athlete, is chosen to dawn the number before each season.
For the 2023 season, senior linebacker Sam Mathews has received the honor. As a proven commodity on special teams during the 2022 campaign, Mathews also saw time as a linebacker against Florida, recording six tackles while showing impressive athleticism and pursuit.
Introducing the next #12thMan 👍@Sam_Mathews2 #️⃣1️⃣2️⃣ pic.twitter.com/h6QJsWQGnS
— Texas A&M Football (@AggieFootball) August 29, 2023
Mathew’s trek to Aggieland started during the 2021 season after brief stints at Harding University (AR) and one season at Blinn Junior College. After his contributions in 2022, Mathews was named Special Teams MVP and the Strength & Conditioning Specialist Award.
Assuming that Mathews will continue his special team’s duties, the 12th Man tradition will live on, and I do not doubt that he will proudly represent the Maroon and White for the season’s entirety.
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