Okay, I really hate to get back into the "let's rate the Aggies" since that seems to always cause a slew of posts (pro and con). On the other hand...
(1) Being the big fan of Childress that you are, then you must be troubled by the large number of 1-run losses. You'd think good coaching might make a difference in at least some of those games...
(2) Regarding the hearsay from 1 pitcher, I prefer to rely on some other objective facts such as the # of players transferring out of College Station. If it is so great to be there...
(3) The signing of Mozingo was interesting to me, not because he is not a quality player but because they need to sign some top-level pitching (and they had already signed a # of position players). Mozingo is a quality player. He is reasonably fast (as low as 6.7) with an average to above-average D-1 arm and bat. I have seen him play several times (both games and tryouts). No problem with his talent. I just thought A&M would go another direction.
(4) I do think the 2 best signs so far are Aherns and Nettune. Aherns may very well be the best hitter in Houston. He does not have 'great' foot speed but plays much faster and has a cannon of an arm from the left side of the infield. The biggest risk would be if he moves up as a high draft choice. As far as Nettune, the Aggies need a catcher (their catching was, at best, pathetic last year). Nettune is a top flight catcher now and should only get better. Right now, he is an upgrade there.
(5) I am not as big a fan of the Alleman sign. He is a very good HS player but, as a CF at that level, he is a 7.7 runner. At Area Code, nearly all (if not all) of the catchers ran faster. That is not a D-1 CF. He could DH or move to LF. He does switch hit, and that helps, but, again, I just think they could've spent their scholarship money in a more productive way.
(6) Loux is probably the most projectable sign of the pitchers. Raley and Daab are low velocity guys (82-85) and, while good HS pitchers, I think the jury is out on their ability as D-1 guys. Loux is not a true velocity guy, either, but he does have the body to grow into and develop that type of power. I think Middlebrooks (who I haven't seen much) could be a true sleeper. He has a live arm and some athletic ability to go with it.
(7) I do stand by my earlier comment that I like the 2006 class better (even with the loss of Bussey from La Porte).
Lastly, I understand that I probably ought to move this to another thread "Aggies -- love 'em or hate 'em". Actually, I have feelings neither way although I do know several kids who are (or are going) there to play. This is just my evaluation of how their recruiting season is going so far.
And I'd love for the Aggies to return to the prominence they enjoyed in the Johnson years. It would be a huge plus for Texas collegiate baseball.
And, geez, I know I'm gonna regret opening this can of worms.........