Russell, Ali
Ali Russell
Media Specialist
Ali Russell is a former member of the Texas A&M women’s soccer team. Since graduating in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in communication, she is currently pursuing a master’s degree in marketing. On campus, Ali has been involved in FCA, volunteer work and grown her passion for Mental Health awareness and advocacy into a student-athlete organization called F.A.C.E. mental health (Fostering Athletes Continued Excellence). When not working, Ali enjoys spending time with family and friends, sunset drives, listening to music and traveling.
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Behind the Number: Cullen Gillaspia reflects on wearing the iconic #12
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 yr ago by TexAgs
Perhaps the most memorable and impactful 12th Man in Texas A&M history, Cullen Gillaspia went from walk-on to NFL draftee. "Gilly" joined Ali Russell and Karlina Sample to look back on his football career and discuss what the weight of wearing #12 in Maroon truly means.
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Getting to know freshman offensive lineman Chase Bisontis
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 1 yr ago by Billy Liucci
An early enrollee from New Jersey, offensive lineman Chase Bisontis has turned heads during his first spring in Aggieland. Courtesy of Pintail Hunting Club, Bisontis sat down for an exclusive one-on-one to discuss his transition to college, some hoops and much more.
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Looking back on another successful year with golfer Lana Calibuso-Kwee
Women's Golf ⋅ 1 yr ago by Ali Russell
It was another successful season for Gerrod Chadwell & Co. as Texas A&M reached the NCAA Semifinals. In an exclusive interview, sophomore golfer Lana Calibuso-Kwee sat down to discuss the Maroon & White's 2023 campaign and much more.
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Freshman swimmer Baylor Nelson continues racking up accolades
Men's Swimming & Diving ⋅ 1 yr ago by Ali Russell
At last month's Legacy Awards, Texas A&M freshman swimmer Baylor Nelson was named the men's Newcomer of the Year. With his first collegiate season officially in the books, Nelson spoke about his strong year in the pool, his Legacy Awards honor and more.
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Behind the Number: Tennis player Gianna Pielet capitalizing on NIL
Women's Tennis ⋅ 1 yr ago by TexAgs
Women's tennis player Gianna Pielet has taken full advantage of Name, Image & Likeness and served as one of the few student-athletes chosen for an Adidas campaign celebrating Title IX. Pielet spoke about that experience and how NIL has positively impacted her.
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Behind the Number: Kenner Taylor on building a well-rounded legacy
Men's Tennis ⋅ 1 yr ago by TexAgs
Men's tennis player Kenner Taylor was named Texas A&M Distinguished Letterman Award winner at this week's Legacy Awards. Finding success both on and off the court, Taylor has made the most of his time in Aggieland and will be leaving a positive legacy behind.
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Carter Bajoit continuing to work hard as big-time meets arrive
Track & Field ⋅ 1 yr ago by Ali Russell
Battling back from injury, Texas A&M high jumper Carter Bajoit has overcome mental and physical hurdles this season. With the SEC Championships just two weeks ago, Bajoit sat down for another exclusive interview to discuss the grind of the 2023 track & field season.
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Behind the Number: Ali & Karlina share student-athletes experiences
1 yr ago by TexAgs
After a lengthy soccer career, Ali Russell and Karlina Sample have hung up their cleats and are now retired college athletes at Texas A&M. In this episode of Behind the Number, the duo reflects back on how they balanced life being a student-athlete.
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Behind the Number: Laney Carroll on challenging decision to medically retire
Texas A&M Soccer ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
An accomplished player on the pitch, Laney Carroll has battled through numerous medical obstacles from a young age but always found a way to persist and be a big part of Aggie soccer. Now medically retired, Carroll discusses her personal journey through adversity.
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Behind the Number: Hailee Cooper fought off burnout to have great '23
Women's Golf ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Hailee Cooper transferred to Texas A&M from the University of Texas for her final season of college golf, and the move has paid dividends. In addition to sharing the process that brought her to Aggieland, Cooper also spoke about her battle with burnout and much more.
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Behind the Number: Koko Wooley on building a strong team dynamic
Texas A&M Softball ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Texas A&M shortstop Koko Wooley is a key contributor for an Aggie softball team that has gotten off to a good start in year one under Trisha Ford. In this episode of Behind the Number, Wooley spoke about her path to Aggieland and the importance of having a strong team bond.
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All-American swimmer Baylor Nelson wraps up first collegiate season
Men's Swimming & Diving ⋅ 2 yr ago by Ali Russell
Texas A&M men's swimming just returned from the NCAA Championships in Minneapolis, and freshman Baylor Nelson earned All-American honors. In an exclusive interview, Nelson spoke about his first national meet experience, success early in his career and more.
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Behind The Number: Max Wright has tackled adversity throughout career
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Texas A&M defensive lineman-turned-tight end Max Wright has endured a couple of injuries during his career. The mustachioed Wright joined By The Number to discuss the mental tolls that come with physical injuries and how he has overcome those obstacles.
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Ask Liucci: Spring football flings, Final Four predictions & more
Texas A&M Football ⋅ 2 yr ago by Billy Liucci
Texas A&M has three spring practices in the books as Jimbo Fisher, Bobby Petrino and the Aggies continue to put in work on the gridiron. In another edition of Ask Liucci, Billy Liucci tackles more subscriber questions, focusing on Aggie football, baseball and much more.
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High jumper Carter Bajoit returns to action with win in the Bahamas
Track & Field ⋅ 2 yr ago by Ali Russell
Just back from the Bahamas, Carter Bajoit won the high jump at the Island Relays in his first meet since tearing his meniscus in September. In an exclusive interview, Bajoit talked about his path to track success, coming back from injury and much more.
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Behind The Number: Glimpse at life after retiring from college athletics
Track & Field ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Hanging it up can be quite the challenge for student-athletes, and retiring from college athletics poses a number of lifestyle changes. In this episode, former Texas A&M track athletes Deshae Wise and Kennedy Smith discuss moving on after their athletic careers and more.
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Behind The Number: Nathan Dettmer goes inside the mental game
Texas A&M Baseball ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Texas A&M baseball's ace Nathan Dettmer has gone through his share of ups and downs throughout his time in Aggieland. In this episode from on-site at Academy Sports & Outdoors, Dettmer spoke about the pressure that comes with being on the mound and more.
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Behind the Number: Commissioner's Trophy winner Baylor Nelson
Men's Swimming & Diving ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Winner of two gold medals and one silver at last week's SEC Championships, freshman swimmer Baylor Nelson won the SEC Commissioner's Trophy for scoring the most points at the meet. Nelson spoke about the pressures of transitioning to college athletics and more.
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Behind The Number: Lauren Geczik discusses balancing academics & athletics
Texas A&M Soccer ⋅ 2 yr ago by TexAgs
Lauren Geczik is Texas A&M soccer's newly-minted captain, and she's been named to the SEC's Academic Honor Roll multiple times. Extremely disciplined on and off the pitch, Geczik shares how she navigates her high academic standards with being a high-caliber athlete.
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