Wrecking Crew Bios
Coach R.C. Slocum: Coach “R.C.” Slocum is the winningest coach in Texas A&M history. With a record of 123 wins and four conference championships in his 14 years as head coach from ’89-’02, Slocum is credited with making Kyle Field one of the most difficult places for opponents to play. It was during his tenure that the original “Wrecking Crew” reigned. He is remembered not only for his team’s victories, but also for his tremendous character on and off the field. Coach Slocum’s tremendous record and support from his team led to his induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Since 2002, Coach Slocum has served his Aggies as a Special Advisor to the President.
Dana Batiste: Dana Batiste ’88 was a member of one of the best overall linebacking corps in Texas A&M history and played a key role in A&M’s resurgence of football glory with the ‘Wrecking Crew.’ He helped the Aggies win 3 consecutive Southwest Conference titles from ’85-’87, going on to be the Aggies leading tackler in ’88. After playing 1 year for the Miami Dolphins, knee problems began to plague his career and Batiste returned to his hometown of Houston, Texas, to work for United Water. Batiste still makes it back to A&M homes games every year with his daughter, Summer.
Basil Jackson: Basil Jackson ’89 was a freshman when he initiated the famous goal line stand against Heisman trophy winner Bo Jackson. It was fourth and goal for Auburn at the 2-yard line, early in the fourth quarter. Bo Jackson was given the hand-off and Basil Jackson applied the clamps, stopping the future NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee for a one yard loss. Basil now works as a wireless design manager at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. in Austin, Texas.
Jason Atkinson: Jason Atkinson ’92 is a former NFL and All-American linebacker who played for Texas A&M during the ‘Wrecking Crew’ era. As a 4-year starter for A&M, he was the leading tackler for the #1 defense in the nation in ’91. Atkinson graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering in ’93 and an MBA in ’95. Atkinson is now the president of Atkinson Engineers in Houston, Texas. He continues to be involved with A&M and is the founder of the Atkinson All-American Football Training program for youth football.
Quentin Coryatt: Quentin Coryatt ’92 is remembered in Aggieland for his ESPN-honored “Hit of the Year.” In the 1991 televised game against TCU, Coryatt delivered a ferocious hit against TCU receiver Kyle McPherson, breaking McPherson’s jaw in the process. After his junior season, Coryatt was named All-SWC and 2nd team All-American, as well as SWC Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected as a linebacker in the ’92 NFL Draft as the Indianapolis Colts 1st-round pick and the 2nd pick overall. Coryatt retired after 7 years in the NFL and currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas.
Keith Mitchell: Clarence Marquis “Keith” Mitchell ’96 was a talented linebacker ranked among the NCAA leaders in sacks, accumulating 34 in his career. As a senior at A&M, Mitchell had 14.5 sacks and 50 solo tackles. He was the defensive MVP in the 1995 Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan as well as an All-American in 1996. Mitchell was signed by the New Orleans Saints in ’97 and played for them through 2001, averaging 93 tackles and 4 sacks in his final 4 seasons with the team. He also played briefly for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars before retiring in 2003. Currently, Mitchell is living life and enjoying it to the fullest.
Ray Mickens: Ray Mickens ’96 is a 10-year NFL veteran cornerback and is 4th on A&M’s All-Time Passes Defended list. An All-American and All-Southwest Conference player his junior and senior years, Mickens is remembered for his shut down of the Michigan Wolverines’ receivers in the Aggies’ 1995 Alamo Bowl victory. The New York Jets selected Mickens in the 3rd round of the 1996 NFL draft. While sitting out the 2004 season with a torn ACL, Ray established the Ray Mickens Champion’s Fund aimed at enriching young lives in the El Paso area. He returned to the NFL for 2 more years, ending with the New England Patriots. Mickens still continues his charity work in El Paso, Texas.
Hunter Goodwin: Hunter Goodwin ’97 was an All-American offensive tackle while at A&M and is a 9-year NFL veteran tight end. Hunter played for both the Vikings and the Dolphins during his NFL career and was a captain in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Goodwin also received All-Southwest Conference honors and GTE Scholar Athlete award. ESPN commentator Merril Hoge dubbed Goodwin in 2000 “the best blocking tight end in the league.” Goodwin is now involved with numerous charities and works as a real estate developer and vice president of The Oldham Goodwin Group in College Station, Texas.
Rich Coady: Richard “Rich” Coady IV ’98 played safety for the Aggies, assisting in the 1998 Big 12 Conference Championship win. The 3rd round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft, Coady received a Super Bowl ring from the Ram’s Super Bowl XXXIV victory during his rookie year. Throughout the duration of his NFL career, Coady went on to play for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys. Coady continued his family’s NFL tradition, following his father, former Chicago Bear Richard Coady III, into the draft.
Terrence Murphy: Terrence Murphy ’05 was the most decorated receiver in Texas A&M history. He was 2-Time 1st team All-Big 12 and was a 3-Time Academic All-Big 12 in his 4 seasons at A&M. He was team captain for A&M twice and finished with a record of 172 receptions for 2,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also boasts 31 kickoff returns for 761 yards, an average of almost 25 yards per return. The Green Bay Packers selected Murphy in the 2nd round of the ’05 NFL draft. Unfortunately, Murphy was injured in his rookie year during a kickoff return with a helmet-to-helmet collision. Tests later showed that he had spinal stenosis, leading to his early retirement. Murphy is very involved in the Bryan/College Station community and owns Play N Trade in Bryan, Texas.
Dana Batiste: Dana Batiste ’88 was a member of one of the best overall linebacking corps in Texas A&M history and played a key role in A&M’s resurgence of football glory with the ‘Wrecking Crew.’ He helped the Aggies win 3 consecutive Southwest Conference titles from ’85-’87, going on to be the Aggies leading tackler in ’88. After playing 1 year for the Miami Dolphins, knee problems began to plague his career and Batiste returned to his hometown of Houston, Texas, to work for United Water. Batiste still makes it back to A&M homes games every year with his daughter, Summer.
Basil Jackson: Basil Jackson ’89 was a freshman when he initiated the famous goal line stand against Heisman trophy winner Bo Jackson. It was fourth and goal for Auburn at the 2-yard line, early in the fourth quarter. Bo Jackson was given the hand-off and Basil Jackson applied the clamps, stopping the future NFL Hall-of-Fame inductee for a one yard loss. Basil now works as a wireless design manager at Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. in Austin, Texas.
Jason Atkinson: Jason Atkinson ’92 is a former NFL and All-American linebacker who played for Texas A&M during the ‘Wrecking Crew’ era. As a 4-year starter for A&M, he was the leading tackler for the #1 defense in the nation in ’91. Atkinson graduated with a B.S. in civil engineering in ’93 and an MBA in ’95. Atkinson is now the president of Atkinson Engineers in Houston, Texas. He continues to be involved with A&M and is the founder of the Atkinson All-American Football Training program for youth football.
Quentin Coryatt: Quentin Coryatt ’92 is remembered in Aggieland for his ESPN-honored “Hit of the Year.” In the 1991 televised game against TCU, Coryatt delivered a ferocious hit against TCU receiver Kyle McPherson, breaking McPherson’s jaw in the process. After his junior season, Coryatt was named All-SWC and 2nd team All-American, as well as SWC Defensive Player of the Year. He was selected as a linebacker in the ’92 NFL Draft as the Indianapolis Colts 1st-round pick and the 2nd pick overall. Coryatt retired after 7 years in the NFL and currently resides in Sugar Land, Texas.
Keith Mitchell: Clarence Marquis “Keith” Mitchell ’96 was a talented linebacker ranked among the NCAA leaders in sacks, accumulating 34 in his career. As a senior at A&M, Mitchell had 14.5 sacks and 50 solo tackles. He was the defensive MVP in the 1995 Alamo Bowl victory over Michigan as well as an All-American in 1996. Mitchell was signed by the New Orleans Saints in ’97 and played for them through 2001, averaging 93 tackles and 4 sacks in his final 4 seasons with the team. He also played briefly for the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars before retiring in 2003. Currently, Mitchell is living life and enjoying it to the fullest.
Ray Mickens: Ray Mickens ’96 is a 10-year NFL veteran cornerback and is 4th on A&M’s All-Time Passes Defended list. An All-American and All-Southwest Conference player his junior and senior years, Mickens is remembered for his shut down of the Michigan Wolverines’ receivers in the Aggies’ 1995 Alamo Bowl victory. The New York Jets selected Mickens in the 3rd round of the 1996 NFL draft. While sitting out the 2004 season with a torn ACL, Ray established the Ray Mickens Champion’s Fund aimed at enriching young lives in the El Paso area. He returned to the NFL for 2 more years, ending with the New England Patriots. Mickens still continues his charity work in El Paso, Texas.
Hunter Goodwin: Hunter Goodwin ’97 was an All-American offensive tackle while at A&M and is a 9-year NFL veteran tight end. Hunter played for both the Vikings and the Dolphins during his NFL career and was a captain in the 1999 and 2000 seasons. Goodwin also received All-Southwest Conference honors and GTE Scholar Athlete award. ESPN commentator Merril Hoge dubbed Goodwin in 2000 “the best blocking tight end in the league.” Goodwin is now involved with numerous charities and works as a real estate developer and vice president of The Oldham Goodwin Group in College Station, Texas.
Rich Coady: Richard “Rich” Coady IV ’98 played safety for the Aggies, assisting in the 1998 Big 12 Conference Championship win. The 3rd round draft pick of the St. Louis Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft, Coady received a Super Bowl ring from the Ram’s Super Bowl XXXIV victory during his rookie year. Throughout the duration of his NFL career, Coady went on to play for the Tennessee Titans, Atlanta Falcons, and Dallas Cowboys. Coady continued his family’s NFL tradition, following his father, former Chicago Bear Richard Coady III, into the draft.
Terrence Murphy: Terrence Murphy ’05 was the most decorated receiver in Texas A&M history. He was 2-Time 1st team All-Big 12 and was a 3-Time Academic All-Big 12 in his 4 seasons at A&M. He was team captain for A&M twice and finished with a record of 172 receptions for 2,600 yards and 10 touchdowns. He also boasts 31 kickoff returns for 761 yards, an average of almost 25 yards per return. The Green Bay Packers selected Murphy in the 2nd round of the ’05 NFL draft. Unfortunately, Murphy was injured in his rookie year during a kickoff return with a helmet-to-helmet collision. Tests later showed that he had spinal stenosis, leading to his early retirement. Murphy is very involved in the Bryan/College Station community and owns Play N Trade in Bryan, Texas.