When the Texas A&M football team kicks off the 2008 season against Arkansas State Saturday at 6pm, many eyes will be on the offensive line.

The Aggies lost five lettermen off last year's line.

The returnees include some youngsters, like Bryan product Evan Eike, the redshirt freshman, and some veterans who've taken numerous snaps.

But, with the exception of fifth-year senior Travis Schneider, the group has not made that many starts.

Still, coach Jim Turner refuses to buy inexperience as any sort of excuse.