re: Honest question: Does Sumlin Hire change perception of A&M?

I don't think it can hurt. I think your real problem is that your school is in the middle of the sticks. Not to mention most Ags are pretty wierd.

In my view it's an OK hire but you guys have to hit a homerun on the DC. I would throw the bank at Smart. He could prove that he can do it without Sabin and then get a head coach gig down the road.