Before the 2012 season began, Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin told any media member who would listen that the Aggies planned to use all three scholarship running backs they had at their disposal throughout the season.
That statement turned out to be true as Ben Malena, Christine Michael and Trey Williams all saw work.
With Michael having graduated and preparing for the NFL, the Aggies return two players from the trio in Malena (who started nine games) and Williams. And that backfield will become even more crowded this fall when sophomores Tra Carson and Brandon Williams join the mix.
That statement turned out to be true as Ben Malena, Christine Michael and Trey Williams all saw work.
With Michael having graduated and preparing for the NFL, the Aggies return two players from the trio in Malena (who started nine games) and Williams. And that backfield will become even more crowded this fall when sophomores Tra Carson and Brandon Williams join the mix.
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