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By Matthew Bartlett

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; A view of the fans and the 12th Man logo during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; A view of the fans and the 12th Man logo during the game between the Texas A&M Aggies and the Tennessee Volunteers at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 19, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Jake Hubenak (10) runs against the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners at Kyle Field. Texas A&M beat the University of Texas at San Antonio Roadrunners 23-10. Mandatory Credit: Erich Schlegel-USA TODAY Sports /

Quarterback Notes and Comments

B+. . QB. Texas A&M Aggies. NICK STARKEL

1 Touchdown, 0 Interceptions

Nick Starkel is accurate, and man does he have a cannon for an arm. That’s an immediate upgrade from last season.

He might not be as shifty as Kellen Mond, but he isn’t a statue in the pocket. With 7:50 remaining in the first quarter he rolled out to his right an threw across his body to pick up a third and eight. Very impressive pocket presence. I’ve been very impressed with Starkel’s mobility so far.

Starkel was “sacked” in the endzone for a safety. Partly due to a lack of open receivers. It doesn’t matter how strong him arm is if nobody is open.

Texas A&M Aggies. KELLEN MOND. C+. . QB

1 Touchdown, 2 Interceptions

Early on it looked like Mond was pressing and trying to do a bit too much. He needs to settle down and go through his progressions rather than hit the home run ball.

When he returned to the game at the 7:00 minute mark of the first quarter he looked more poised. He hit Christian Kirk then Aaron Hansford on back to back sideline passes, the later of which was a 44 yard touchdown. If he can do that consistently AND run the ball… wow.

Mond can make most of the throws and has a strong downfield arm. He’s got some growing up to do, and it won’t get an easier against SEC defenses. We didn’t get to see much of his running ability showcased on Saturday, and that itself could be a gamechanger.

JAKE HUBENAK. B. . QB. Texas A&M Aggies

1 Touchdown, 0 Interceptions

Coming into the spring many had gotten the idea that Jake Hubenak was more of a “game manager”. Through the first quarterback he made some good throws, but didn’t do anything that made me go “wow!”

That said, Hubenak led a touchdown drive midway through the second quarter. He completed an 18 yard pass on the run to Quartney Davis for the score. The drive was well executed and balanced. The consistency Hubenak brings to this Aggie offense is evident.