@bethamaniac wow! Notre LAME!
And I apologize for all the grammatical errors, deformed sentence structures and ambiguity... but I really think this would be interesting this Coach would be a win in any of these institutions!
I don't know if anyone would agree w/ me... I'm a Bama man... but if I were Auburn or Tennessee--I would try to get Mike Leach out of the Pac-12 and back in the South. Why? Ugh... did you not see what he did at Texas Tech? He had to compete Texas, Oklahoma, A&M, and Nebraska for quality players--and would be able to compete with all of 'em! Still doubt him? Mike Leach under Bob Stoops was amazing. Mike Leach coached Kliff Kingsbury. And I am more than sure that Mike Leach had some effect on how Coach Sumlin's sees how offense is evolving. Imagine what this man could do w/ the proud history with these two institutions (Tennessee and Auburn)! Geez... it would be fascinating! MIKE LEACH FOR COACH AT THESE SCHOOLS WOULD BE IMPRESSIVE! Plus think about him--he would get away from that cold-rainy weather of the Northwest... he would enjoy the warm weather of the South. Be in a great conference that is THE SEC! Recruiting would be a lot better for him. It's a win-win! Plus with the records that Tennessee and Auburn have--anything would be better at this point! Might as well give it a chance.
And before someone throws in "He abuses players"... This was never proved in a court of law... and I guarantee you that if it ever was true that he 'abused' the players he would have been sued. That, and probably would have never coached again.
Roll Tide!
David
The University of Texas and Texas A&M University should play each other--for the sake of our state! There is something bigger than A&M and the Longhorns--and that's the State of Texas and it's football fans! We want our game back! I think that it would help to take a look at what the state legislature at Alabama did when Bama and Auburn did not want to schedule each other on the gridiron--they threatened to take away funding for both institutions! Texas constituents should call their representatives and senators to force both schools to play each other! It's not that big of a deal and it is possible to maintain rivalries whose institutions belong in different conferences: Florida Gators vs Miami or FSU, Georgia Bulldogs vs Georgia Tech, South Carolina vs Clemson, Oklahoma vs Nebraska, and Texas A&M (when they belonged to the BIG XII) vs Arkansas!
@j_scott_o I agree! I am still a Sooner fan (when it comes to Big XII play) I think Bob Stoops has a better shot so far when compared to Mack Brown! Now moving forward... I wonder what will happen to Texas Tech--they are under-developed... The folks outside of Texas do not understand how big Football is here... I mean there are A LOT of good football programs in the state! However they are overshadowed by Texas and Oklahoma! Texas Tech should try to build its resume and move to Pac-12 (if they ever decide to open the door). Houston is on its way: they are building a new stadium and they are moving to the Big East (they just need to find a new coach like their former coaches Kevin Sumlin @ A&M and Briles @ Baylor. Baylor is investing--I just don't know where they would go.
Maybe these schools would have better luck if they move! lol
Geez--thank God you're not a journalist. You're an assassin of English grammar and language! lol What is a Longhorn fan doin' in an SEC forum anyways? What ties do you have to the SEC?
Beautiful article! I grew up around Big XII football and I must say that the Aggie's have always had potential--but it would always be dampened by the Texas Longhorns. I'm not an Aggie fan--I'm a Crimson Tide alum and a Sooner fan.
A&M is a perfect fit for the SEC! They have helped expand the SEC recruiting map into the rich-fertile-football grounds of Texas! Coach Sumlin has proved to be a success @ OU, HOUSTON, and A&M!
Now...one thing must be addressed. Is it possible that A&M enjoyed success because of the Arkansas debacle and Auburn's implosion? What will happen to A&M when those teams finally pick up good coaches? Speculation, speculation...
As a Texan I would like to see the Lone Star Showdown! Texas needs to stop using the excuse of "our schedule is full." They can afford to payout one of those cup-cake games and schedule A&M! So much for being the "Jone's" of college football! Bravo Aggies for an awesome game last Saturday! Next year will be different! LOVE SEC FOOTBALL! 7 in a row is still possible! ROLL DAMN TIDE! and /m\