My theory is that as far as most undergrads and recruits think, they generally prefer going to study/or play football in Austin than they do at College fricking Station.

So the TRUTH is that no matter the resources, any expectation that a coach at A&M will be able to overcome that slight disadvantage, let alone the disadvantages they have compared to a handful of other SEC schools, is too high.

You can get lucky in a great coaching hire to cancel the disadvantage out. But don't overpay.

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Posted by hookem33

Dripping Springs, Tx

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Posted on 11/12/23 at 12:35 pm to Jimmy Montrose

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My theory is that as far as most undergrads and recruits think, they generally prefer going to study/or play football in Austin than they do at College fricking Station.

I'm sorry I don't buy this at all. If location mattered then Oklahoma wouldn't be one of the most storied programs in college football history. There is no reason at all that A&M shouldn't have a great football program. Obviously it's great for us that they haven't been able to put it together but let's not kid ourselves in thinking that's always going to be the case.

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Posted by Antoninus

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Posted on 11/12/23 at 12:38 pm to Jimmy Montrose

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My theory is that as far as most undergrads and recruits think, they generally prefer going to study/or play football in Austin than they do at College fricking Station

Who knows?

Both my parents went to t.u., and Dad played for Royal. I was a "gifted" recruit academically (NMS for starters), and both A&M and t.u. were offering me wheelbarrows full of money to attend their schools. I chose Aggy for the atmosphere/environment.

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