re: Why did Emory Bellard leave Texas A&M during the 1978 season?

I was 2 years old so I am certainly no witness and have no memory, but the story I always heard was that after a couple losses that season some donors started grumbling. Bellard went to the A&M President wanting confirmation that he would be around the next season. He didn't get it and promptly resigned.

That's my understanding anyway. Some older Ags might have a better idea.