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Posted on 11/28/23 at 12:35 am to TrueLefty
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Texas A&M record was below average but that is not important.
No way, all offseason, you said Jimbo would win 10 games, win the West, beat LSU, and save his job.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 12:37 am to BigOrangeKen
I think there are several teams under $6M base tbh. I think horn, Arkansas, MS, or Auburn are but I have to check. I don’t know about the East.
This post was edited on 11/28/23 at 12:38 am
Posted on 11/28/23 at 12:42 am to SidewalkTiger
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No one really seems to understand why their fanbase hated the Stoops "hire" but embraces Elko.
The biggest benefit is that Elko is cheaper but we are constantly told that money isn't an issue.
Not only that if you look at what do Stoops have advantage over Elko?
More Experience.
Been in the SEC long time.
Elko
knows Texas A&M staff and players.
Knows HS coaches in Texas. This is huge!
More comfortable with the school.
Plus, cheaper and by far better chance to succeed over Stoop because Stoops hasn't been around Texas HS coaches.
I say Texas A&M made the right choice to hire Elko.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 1:08 am to LouisvilleKat
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Who do you expect us to believe? Pat Forde a former Louisville beat writer and self professed Kentucky hater or The Rants own intrepid Larry Leo. Larry at least cites a primary source in his article. How rustled do you have to be to make this thread the same day you hired your guy
Well it was on Paul Finbaum today also, so there’s that. Pawl is as connected as anyone, and he says aTm is the one that backed out, not Stoops.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 1:26 am to Farmer1906
Who gives a shite whether A&M or Stoops backed out?
It was a ridiculous nonsensical arrangement all around, and was destined for failure for all parties involved.
A&M, UK, and Stoops should all just be glad the whole thing fell apart at the 11th hour, and grateful they're all in better situations today because of it.
It was a ridiculous nonsensical arrangement all around, and was destined for failure for all parties involved.
A&M, UK, and Stoops should all just be glad the whole thing fell apart at the 11th hour, and grateful they're all in better situations today because of it.
This post was edited on 11/28/23 at 1:27 am
Posted on 11/28/23 at 1:35 am to Lsutigerturner
Jimbo won a championship at FSU and LSU what are you talking about
Posted on 11/28/23 at 4:18 am to Farmer1906
Poor little aggie trying to make themselves look like they were a destination and that an avg coach from duke was their top choice. 
Posted on 11/28/23 at 5:36 am to Farmer1906
You idiots never learn
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:24 am to Farmer1906
I was really concerned about this. Thanks for setting the record straight.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:26 am to Farmer1906
The straight record is Bjork is a proxy for the money folks at A&M and has to get a hall pass from them to even go to the bathroom. It happens. Look at Texas.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:31 am to Farmer1906
Looking at the resume, Stoops is undoubtedly better than Elko, so this is kind of embarrassing for you if true.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:31 am to Farmer1906
The bottom line is this: You went after some big names and got turned down.
You went after Stoops. People with money probably felt you could get someone that has done what Stoops has done at a similar program for less money.
If anything, this shows Kentucky was right to pay Stoops, IMO. They have a good coach who will keep them a winning program for years to come with an occasional season with playoff hope in a 12 team field.
Could Stoops be a big time coach at a big time program? I don't know, but there's nothing there to really say he can't. He recruits well for where he is at. He evaluates well and finds players that are better than most think. His players play hard, disciplined, and fundamentally sound football for the most part.
You went after Stoops. People with money probably felt you could get someone that has done what Stoops has done at a similar program for less money.
If anything, this shows Kentucky was right to pay Stoops, IMO. They have a good coach who will keep them a winning program for years to come with an occasional season with playoff hope in a 12 team field.
Could Stoops be a big time coach at a big time program? I don't know, but there's nothing there to really say he can't. He recruits well for where he is at. He evaluates well and finds players that are better than most think. His players play hard, disciplined, and fundamentally sound football for the most part.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:34 am to Farmer1906
Stoops wanted a larger contract. TA&M refused. The end.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:35 am to Farmer1906
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Regents and/or big-dollar boosters told Bjork they wouldn’t support the hiring of Stoops, sources tell SI. As a general rule, letting people off-campus decide who your coach should be is not a great strategy—athletic directors are paid a lot of money to make these decisions.
Hmmm. I said a few weeks ago that, like Texas, A&M’s issue has never been lack of money hindering its football success. I also said that those same people who ponied up the millions to oust Jimbo were inevitably going to want a seat at the table.
I was then told by multiple aggys that A&M doesn’t have an issue with meddling boosters like Texas…
And now, an article provided here by an aggy proves me spot on correct.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 6:53 am to ibldprplgld
Honestly think Stoops would have been the better choice. What he has done with Kentucky is pretty remarkable. Just look at the schedule he played this year. Four of their loses are to UGA, Alabama,Missouri and Tennessee. Not many teams this year can say they would do much better. Give him the talent and money in Texas and he maybe could have gone 10-2 most years.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:00 am to BigNastyTiger417
Stoops makes a lot of money and is never on the hot seat at UK, that’s crazy to me. Reminds me of Gary Patterson at TCU. I think he was there like 15 years. Or Stoops at OU. What’s the longest tenured SEC coach?
This post was edited on 11/28/23 at 7:01 am
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:19 am to Farmer1906
Man this is sad
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:19 am to Farmer1906
He got contacted, you offered, he considered, he said no. Best of luck with Duke's 7-5 ACC guy.
Posted on 11/28/23 at 7:21 am to kywildcatfanone
Let it go. The national media sided with us, and they hate us. When people google it 20 years from now, our version will hold true. Bc we petty like that baw!
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