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'He's Awesome!' Texas A&M Aggies QB Conner Weigman Excited About Collin Klein's Offense

The Aggies are set to look much different on offense in 2024.

Matt Galatzan

Sep 9, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15)
Sep 9, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Often times last season, offense was a struggle for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Though it was just one of many shortcomings for Texas A&M in 2023, it was perhaps the biggest of the bunch and a driving force behind their 7-6 record.

In 2024 under new head coach Mike Elko, and first-year offensive coordinator Collin Klein, however, the Aggies are looking to change all of that.

And midway through spring practice, Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman is thoroughly enjoying Klein's new offense.

Sep 9, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15)
Sep 9, 2023; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Conner Weigman (15) / Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

“He’s awesome," Weigman said of Klein and the new offense. "I’m trying to soak up as much knowledge as I can.”

But what is it that makes the offense so appealing to Weigman.

For one thing, Klein's system has an adept ability to get pass catchers open consistently for the quarterback, and get the ball in the hands of playmakers. On top of that, it also allows the offense to play fast, which Weigman - just like most modern QBs - loves.

“Receivers are always open," Weigman said. "As a quarterback, you have to love that. Being able to play fast, get the ball out quick, and getting it to your playmakers, it’s going to be fun.”

However, that is not the only change coming to the Aggies offense. Klein is also aiming to instill a tough and physical identity.

Last season, that wasn't always the case. But in 2024, it will be a critial aspect of what they are trying to do.

“Physicality and toughness is what he preaches, and that’s how he played," Weigman said. "It’s cool to see it coming out as a coach.”

Aggies fans will get their first look at the new offense on April 20 when the Aggies take the field for their annual spring game.

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Matt Galatzan

MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and MizzouSportsTalk.com, as well as the Editor-In-Chief of InsideTheBears.com, TheGroveReport.com, RamDigest.com, AllSeahawks.com, and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels. For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com