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5 Questions for Texas A&M Football During 2015 Spring Practice

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5 Questions for Texas A&M Football During 2015 Spring Practice

Speedy Noil Texas A&M Aggies
Jeff Blake, USA TODAY SPORTS

The Texas A&M Aggies started last season with a bang, winning their first five games. The Aggies moved from 21st in the preseason rankings to sixth in the polls before things went downhill. A&M lost five of its last eight games to finish at 8-5. There are plenty of questions for Kevin Sumlin and his staff to answer. Here are the top five of those questions.

5. Can John Chavis Improve the Defense?

John Chavis Texas A&M Aggies
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5. Can John Chavis Improve the Defense?

John Chavis Texas A&M Aggies

The Aggies were 103rd (out of 128) in total defense last season. The former LSU and Tennessee defensive coordinator was brought in to fix that. It remains to be seen if A&M has enough talent on that side of the ball.

4. Is Kyle Allen the Quarterback of the Future?

Kyle Allen Texas A&M Aggies
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4. Is Kyle Allen the Quarterback of the Future?

Kyle Allen Texas A&M Aggies

Allen connected on 61.5 percent of his passes last season for 1,322 yards, with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions. He will be given every opportunity to win the starting job, but can he hang on to the job?

3. Can the Aggies Bounce Back?

Myles Garrett Texas A&M Aggies
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3. Can the Aggies Bounce Back?

Myles Garrett Texas A&M Aggies

After two seasons with Johnny Manziel at quarterback, it appeared that A&M would be a contender in the SEC West each season. That wasn't the case last year, and now, Sumlin needs to help his team rebound.

2. Can A&M Take Advantage of the Schedule?

Ricky Seals-Jones Texas A&M Aggies
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2. Can A&M Take Advantage of the Schedule?

Ricky Seals-Jones Texas A&M Aggies

The Aggies get Mississippi State, Alabama, South Carolina and Auburn at home. Their toughest road game will be the season finale at LSU on November 28. That sets up well for A&M, and they need to capitalize.

1. Will Sumlin Stay in College Station?

Kevin Sumlin Texas A&M Aggies
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1. Will Sumlin Stay in College Station?

Kevin Sumlin Texas A&M Aggies

He's a rising star in the coaching ranks, and other schools (or pro teams) will come calling. Can the A&M boosters sweeten the contract enough to keep Sumlin at A&M?

Tim Letcher is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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