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Combine those additions with talented returnees (quarterback Marcel Reed, wide receiver Mario Craver and defensive back Marcus Ratcliffe lead the way), and the Aggies have the makings of another solid team.
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kicker Riley Patterson, the returnee, and kicker Zane Gonzalez, the veteran newcomer, are staging the most high-profile special teams competition on the roster.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The first-team returnee is Timi Aliu, a top-300 national prospect who plays tackle.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
China has such a great, deep cast—even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Kicker Riley Patterson, the returnee, and kicker Zane Gonzalez, the veteran newcomer, are staging the most high-profile special teams competition on the roster.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 27 May 2026
The first-team returnee is Timi Aliu, a top-300 national prospect who plays tackle.
—Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 27 May 2026
China has such a great, deep cast—even beyond the obvious returnees of Amanda, James, Peih-Gee, and a positively hilarious Courtney.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026
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“Returnee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/returnee. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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returnee
noun
re·turn·ee
ri-ˌtər-ˈnē 
: one who returns
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