Ashton Bethel-Roman | S2 E44

Coen Echols | S2 E45

Katy, Texas native Coen Echols joins Ivy Robinson to talk about his path to Texas A&M Football and finding his place on the Aggie offensive line. Coen shares what drives him as a competitor, his passion for giving back through community service and why he believes this team has everything it takes to bring a national championship to College Station. Learn more about his story, and discover how the support of 12th Man Foundation donors and season ticket holders is helping make his Aggie experience possible.

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Ashton Bethel-Roman | S2 E44

Texas A&M Football wide receiver Ashton Bethel-Roman joins Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call to share his journey from Missouri City, Texas to Aggieland. The son of a ten-year NFL veteran, Ashton grew up surrounded by football but was determined to forge his own path. In this episode, he opens up about his decision to come to Texas A&M, battling through a tough freshman year and the moment that reignited his love for the game. Hear how Coach Elko's program changed his perspective, why he is grateful for the support of the 12th Man and how 12th Man Foundation donors and season ticket holders have made his student-athlete experience at Texas A&M possible.

Boston Kellner | S2 E43

Texas A&M Baseball student-athlete Boston Kellner joins Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call to discuss the path that led him to Aggieland and the role baseball has played in shaping his life. Boston reflects on growing up in a family deeply connected to the game, why Texas A&M felt like the right fit and the experience of competing in the SEC as a freshman. He also shares how he stays focused through the challenges and successes of college athletics, what wearing the maroon & white means to him and his appreciation for the unwavering support of the 12th Man.

Aaron Pounds | S2 E42

Texas A&M Men’s Golf student-athlete Aaron Pounds joins Ivy Robinson on Answering the Call. A proud multi-generational Aggie from The Woodlands, Aaron shares what it was like growing up watching his two older sisters compete for Aggie Soccer, why he committed to Texas A&M the day after his first official visit and how it felt arriving in Aggieland as the No. 1 recruit in his class. Aaron also opens up about the early struggles that shaped him, earning his first collegiate victory and what makes this Aggie Golf team special. Hear how the support of 12th Man Foundation donors and the accountability-driven culture created by the coaching staff have helped shape him both on and off the course.