Spring practice No. 12: The Aggies practiced only once Friday, inside the McFerrin Center for 70 minutes in helmets and shorts.

It was A&M's third mandated practice without pads of the spring's 15 allotted workouts.

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Defense rebounds: The defense bounced back from losing Thursday's intrasquad action with a 68-46 victory Friday, pulling away during the red-zone segment, which ended practice.

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Fuller, Dorman impress: Sophomore wide receiver Jeff Fuller had a few touchdown catches, the most impressive on a pass from junior quarterback Jerrod Johnson in the corner of the end zone despite excellent coverage from sophomore cornerback Justin McQueen. ... Redshirt freshman quarterback Tommy Dorman looked good, rolling slightly to his left and throwing a perfect pass down the sideline on one play. He later teamed up with sophomore wide receiver Nick Trice for a 50-yard plus touchdown pass.

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Secondary shines: The secondary didn't give receivers much room in red-zone play, with senior defensive back Chevar Bryson having the most impressive pass deflection.

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Faces in the crowd: Gen. Joe Weber, A&M's Vice President for Student Affairs, started a busy Parents Weekend and Ring Day schedule by watching along with Texas A&M linebacker signee Jonathan Stewart from Shreveport (La.) Byrd High School. ... Spring game student coach Greg Stuckenschneider watched his team go through its last tuneup before Saturday's game.

-- BRIAN DeSPAIN, Special to The Eagle