Those who thought it was impossible for a team to enter the SEC and fit in need to take a good look at Texas A&M and think again.
The Aggies have only lost two games this season, falling short to two of the best teams in the league by slim margins.
They lost early in the season to Florida and last week to LSU.
Texas A&M has become another competitor in an already stout SEC conference, and it is only the football team's first year in the conference.
They have one of the best dual-threat quarterbacks to play college football in freshman Johnny Manziel, who already has 24 combined rushing and passing touchdowns this season.
To put that in perspective, Cam Newton had 25 total touchdowns through the first seven games in 2010.
Manziel's favorite target, freshman wide receiver Mike Evans, has been a large part of the offense, with 625 receiving yards this season.
Because of Manziel's arm and legs, the Aggie offense has been one of the most powerful in the conference so far.
The future is bright for the Texas A&M football team.
They have brought a young, talented team to the SEC and will be able to continue building it.
Having roots in Texas, one of the best states to find football players, has made the Aggies a competitive football team, but being a member of the SEC will do wonders for the team.
The label of SEC will help Texas A&M with recruiting, but it works both ways.
Because the conference now has a foothold in arguably the deepest talent reservoir in the nation, more recruits will funnel into other SEC schools.
The addition of Texas A&M has brought, and will bring, even more talent into what is considered the strongest conference in the nation, and the SEC will be much more competitive because of it.
Do you like this story? The Plainsman doesn't accept money from tuition or student fees, and we don't charge a subscription fee. But you can donate to support The Plainsman.
