re: Genuinely curious, what’s the lure to A&M for elite defensive lineman?

Attempt at serious response - there is history. Coaches like RC Slocum and Bob Davie were good coaches who turned out NFL quality DLs and LBs. It became a tradition of the “Wrecking Crew” defense and a vocal fan base that got loud for their defense in one of the highest capacity stadiums in a football crazy state.

Just as easy to ask what the lure would be for elite DLs to go anywhere else.