COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- No matter who wins the ongoing quarterback battle at Texas A&M, it's worth noting that there won't be any rotation of sorts or time-share between two or three of the candidates. Coach Kevin Sumlin indicated on Monday after the Aggies' evening practice that whoever it is, it will be one quarterback.

"I have traditionally not been a two or three-quarterback system guy," Sumlin said. "I think a guy's got to feel like he's got the team and I feel like a guy's got to feel like he's the backup and when his opportunity comes, if it comes, then he needs to be ready to play instead of shoveling guys in and out."

The battle between the trio of sophomores Matt Joeckel and Jameill Showers and redshirt freshman Johnny Manziel continues. Manziel and Joeckel shined during Saturday's scrimmage at Kyle Field and on Monday during a brief team session during the open portion of practice, Manziel lined up with the first team and Showers went with the second team, perhaps indicating that Manziel has taken the lead.

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