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I wish it were on our terms

I like the staff Coach Elko is putting together! Jay Bateman is a great recruiter, Colin Klein is an up and coming OC and Tommy Moffitt is a legend.

We're potentially down, Diggs, Nolan, Raikes, and McKinley all pretty much a mainstay on the D line, only 3 to the portal. I'm interested to see what the other guys will do, very capable as you say, and a great opportunity for Turner to flex, Stewart to come into his own, Regis to prove he's a starter, and Sylla to be an every down guy. I'm watching out for Hicks, if anyone should get a big increase in playing time, it's him since he was virtually getting zero but could find himself in the rotation.

Deuce still hasn't closed the door on returning.

I like it! Our players know him, they are comfortable with him, and they will work for him! No hire will be perfect, and he comes with some key questions, perhaps areas he can grow, but I think he give us the best chance to successful immediately.

Hey, I appreciate you for that! It’s hard to find the time to do these, with family, a 9-5 and then to spend time putting this together is a lot at times - sometimes too much. Thanks for being here with me!

I don’t see how it could if the story is like it is. And another area of instability for this program. Not good!

Is you accusing me of that in the same vain? In good faith, if you want to mention it came across like that, just do it. I’ve made no bones on here I’m open for critique. But don’t be personal without asking and trying to understand, don’t just assume you know me and my agenda. You could be helpful by asking; how you did it was not helpful. To set an example, did you just assume my intent because that was about you? I’m asking a question here, not accusing you. Big difference. To me, that’s how it came off. If you can extend me that same courtesy, then we can move on. It wasn’t about me, it was an example that he reached out, showed signs of caring to make a change, and then did very little if anything. Not to say he’s stupid for not doing what “I” said. I try to be informative, give my opinion, and entertain if I can and the occasion arises. I’d appreciate if you assume positive things first. Fair enough?

My dude, I’m just trying to be funny. See my comment to your other accusation. Why not just ask? Do you really think I’m so in to myself? Just have a laugh man, on me. My hair looked absolutely stupid, I thought the sarcasm was clear!

@michaeldodd6425 he just made a joke lol take ur negativity somewhere else

@@casongarrett thanks for pointing it out. Michael misunderstood me, I'm a super unserious person about things like that. I laugh at myself most days. I'm super short BTW and make short jokes all the time - about myself! I hope he has some better insight into me now and can enjoy himself rather than worry about those things. I do like to make a joke though! I'm working on some Aggie Dads Jokes, hope to share them with you all soon!

To be accurate, I'm more optimistic about moving on. The next hire could be a disaster. Mark stoops, might be that next error. But maybe he will be great. If he is the next guy, I think al the scrutiny up front is important so the expectations are laid by the fan base, b/c I'm pretty damn sure the admin aint going to do it

Unfortunately, it seems it may be so. Right now there is a firestorm to try and prevent it. Most recent word is that it is premature

Kill me now! lol. unreal! But twitter is a fire storm right now. We might be able to push for a stalemate. Current word is it's not a done deal. We'll keep fight. I won't back down, if for no other reason, we gotta make sure admin and the hire knows the stakes.

same, my belief is he wants to stay. And for all his shortcomings, I think Jimbo had ppl bought in from a relational standpoint. Of course, now that he is gone, that could shake those ideas. Ppl have always branded him a pre madonna with his social media, I don't think thats the case. In two years, he's been a good team mate and a team player. I'll wait like you until it unfolds.

Yeah, I really hope he’s a hold over! Really good dude and we could use the relational aspect he has to recruiting

I meant he was a hold over from Sumlin. I hope E Rob can be a hold over too, as well as who else can make a case.

Coach Fran brought the 12th man team back but he only used them when they were up big on an opponent also Jackie took one 12th man on the road since the whole walk on's couldn't travel due to the NCAA scholarship limit for the road. I believe Slocum dismantled the 12th team and gave it to just one player was because Texas Tech ran a kickoff return on them for a touchdown.

@@lilchi721 It would be nice to see them back. Even on the opening kick but it would be even better to see them used more often. Half walk ons half not, anything.

He definitely offers the recruiting edge those programs have been lacking. As far as X's and O's, I just don't see now that is palatable, but that coming from us who have had to deal with him. He's proved that no matter who he recruits, he can't develop them or use them in a way that maximizes their abilities. right? I don't think that would stop any of them b/c it would still be an upgrade. But Jimbo is limited unless he changes.

@@atmcoldchills You mentioned the big wigs at A&M wanting to get ahead of the Texas game in 2024. I don't see how they get ahead in a year. if Jimbo coaches that game it probably comes down to the last play. Maybe Connor or Henderson pull some magic and win it or they lose by a FG. Now they have to "get ahead" by hiring someone who may have never been a HC in the SEC. Jimbo isn't even a year removed from hiring Petrino. Maybe they could have kept developing their plan but seems like the decision makers would rather place their hopes on something else now. We shall see.

I'm not sure there is anything in the internal workings at A&M that prevents success that can be achieved in South Carolina, Kentucky and Florida. Vandy is a whole different animal. Florida has been a powerhouse in the past. Talent from Texas high schools disperses all over the place. And UT has been the big dog in Texas historically. So acquiring this talent is always a battle. But if Jimbo lands a 5 year 50 million dollar contract with an SEC East team good for him and all the money he will receive yearly. All in all he will make much more in a year than the standard SEC coach. Will Jimbo land a job before Texas A&M lands a head coach?

@@jaym8257 Well South Carolina does have a good run under Spurrier from 2010-2013. Consecutive double digit seasons and good bowl wins. A&M with tenfold the resources hasn't strung together consecutive double digit seasons since the early 90s. Seems like A&M, with everything they have, the donors, the 12th Man, etc, should be able to hit 10 wins on the regular. Now, that is a gross simplification of success but there just seems to be something else going on. Barring just plain stupid coaching hires, which I don't think is the case, A&M seems to have a rare position in CFB that money cannot solve.

@@GridironMasters Don't disagree. A&M has not found the right QB since Johnny Football. Mond was okay. But since JFF, they have not found the right QB who stayed healthy.

yeah, well I'd like to know just who the point person is. It's one thing to know who they are, and another to be their accountability. I'm tired of kicking the can down the road, the critical takes coming from that is avenue is watered down at minimum. That point person should be made aware of their responsibility. The trouble is, IMO, it gets masked because they find the person, and then ultimately a committee that rotates decides makes the decisions from the candidates, so it ends up on us. Who the us is is another problem. Media outlets haven't done any favors in steering us away from less than favorable coaches. Maybe I'm wrong, maybe there are those big names out there that were critical of the extension, I just haven't heard them!

@@atmcoldchills In reality there is likely a search committee working with the AD. There is probably a chair of that committee as the lead. My guess is they've been thinking about this for a while. Consider the sinking feeling you had after Miami thumped the Ags. The search committee probably started the next day. And it is possible some of this goes back to the 5&7. I don't think the next hire will be an ill conceived decision. Some pundits out there, especially those associated with the SEC Network think the next head coach has been ID'd and talked to already. It's prudent to be the first in the coaching carousel this year.

Those two are very intriguing, which points to the the whole destruction of value part you speak to in a different way right. Like why was Jaylen not a viable option or seen as the better option. Thats on a lower level it seems though, because the real destruction happens next year.

I hated the extension. I understood, but I thought it was a bad decision. It seems if he has the right mix, and can do some things in the first few years, but after that, he's cooked

I do agree with that. Do you think the simplified approach and running dynamic were game changers?

@@atmcoldchills Well I don't know if it was simpler. There's no way to know that very well unless we can see the complexity of the game plan written out and compare them. The scrambling ability always has the potential to create positive plays where there are none but can also indicate that the offense is nothing without it depending on who the QB is.

I think the point still stands. Woodward was instrumental in getting us to this point. He kicked the can down the road, threw money at it, probably by way of convincing people, and maybe he did his job, then we approved. The over arching point that the championship is not a coaching hire away until we fix internal issues. Identification of a candidate is the first, but maybe least important when it comes to applying pressure. Jimbo's job performance evaluation cannot have been good. Maybe he decided to buck his boss, who knows.

Only Texas has T-shirt fans. We have 2%ers, or haven't you heard?

Pretty crazy, very franchione esk. You think it was a good move?

@@atmcoldchillsyeah i think it was. Too many issues not fixed and the team still isn’t winning big games. Time to move on. I actually think Addazio and a lack of ST Coordinator did him in this year

Adaptation IMO was Sumlins downfall, which is in large part Jimbo's too in my mind.

@@atmcoldchills Maybe so but Sumlin's teams just seemed fast but flimsy. They couldn't take a punch to the body so to speak. At least with Jimbo, the team can go to the final round. Doesn't matter now though, we'll see who they dig up to be the next guy to eventually get fired for going 8-4. I'm a bit cynical atm though.

For sure! It's wild to think they were just sitting on that! Like how is that even a thing, and the decision is disturbing.

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Hell yes. First thing I tweeted this morning - or X'ed?, not sure what they call it these days - is that someone was worried Jimbo would play max over Jaylen this next week!

I don’t think it’s that simple and we got plenty to turn at ourselves. He did sell Jimbo, so he definitely needs his fair share, but he’s moved on and doesn’t get a lot of attention for his role. This is a little light about his goings on, and while he’s good at his job and may do what is asked, he’s making his way with other ppls money.

If Jimbo has a blah season next year and loses to Texas, he's done. It will be his fault. And if one gets brutally honest with one's self, A&M will likely never be in a position to compete for the Natty. Most teams don't. But it would be nice to see a balanced team play exciting games more often than not.

It's definitely in his desired location, and he's spent a lot of money wherever he goes. I can't blame him too much, most of what we've done has been to ourselves. I mean. hell, we let Bjork extend Jimbo, and that had to go through the BOR. So we can't have too much of a plight. I think most places he has definitely left in a better position facilities wise than when he left. But, he hasn't stuck around too long anywhere to find out and have to deal with the ramifications of those choices either. I'm not really trying to throw too much shade, maybe thats the guy you want to get things done through state legislature and to motivate a fanbase monetarily. But he's definitely THE 75 million dollar man, more so than Jimbo is.

None, especially with a 3rd string QB

Ohio state and Alabama won games with 2nd and 3rd string quarterbacks. Tua has a National Championship win as true freshman. Stop making excuses. You are making the real Aggies look bad.