Former quarterbacks coach Ray Dorr has assumed the position of special assistant to the head coach as he continues to battle Lou Gehrig's disease. Assistant coach Alan Weddell moves from the inside linebackers spot to the defensive line coach in 2000. Slocum has announced a couple of position switches to begin spring drills as former defensive lineman Lonnie Madison moves to tight end and former inside linebacker Amon Simon moves to the fullback position. Tight end Michael de la Torre, a redshirt freshman from Katy, Texas, will be held out of spring drills but should be ready for the fall. He underwent back surgery in the fall.
Practices are open to the public.
Fans must stay in the marked area for safety reasons. The Aggies open the 2000 season in South Bend, Indiana, on Sept. 2 against Notre Dame. The Aggies will work Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of this week before taking off on Thursday. The team will return to practice on Friday and Saturday.