after the yankees selection was voided, he committed to texas a&m university to the dismay of lsu fans. as a freshman, he started 6 games as a flanker, making 11 receptions for 118 yards (fourth on the team). in those first years his impact was mainly on special teams. in 1980, he ranked second in the conference in kickoff returns with a 20.8 yards average. in 1982, he finished third in the conference in punt returns with a 9-yard average.