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Jobs had to be filled because of the calendar. Kiffin wouldn’t have this job opportunity after the playoff. I don’t blame ole Miss for telling him to leave, but he just took a huge opportunity he likely wouldn’t have again. I don’t see what he did wrong here.

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This is one of those situations in which a person’s perspective depends on whether you’re benefiting or losing. Especially considering Kiffin’s history and supposed newfound values, it seems he would be doubly motivated to do the “right thing” by others who will be impacted. Sure, this is a wonderful opportunity for him personally but the same is true for Ole Miss and his players as they enter the playoffs. This gets down to a person’s basic ethics and value system. Bottom line, as in the past, he apparently is going to put himself first. He would have won a lot of respect from people if he had shut this down at the beginning, with a view of waiting until the season is over to consider other jobs. There will be (or would have been) other opportunities …

A rational UGA fan! Thanks, that’s reassuring. I know of many rational Texas fans, as well. Now if we can only find someone from LSU. Sorry - couldn’t resist!

Interesting speculation. I attended the 2019 TAMU-UGA game in Athens LINK It was won by UGA 19-13, with A&M marginally leading most of the statistical categories. Georgia’s run game and a turnover by A&M were the deciding factors. I suspect a game would again be close if they happened to meet this year.

Sorry, I’m not looking to derail the good-natured banter but wanted to provide some background on TAMU’s evolution as a truly coeducational university. This is probably best reflected through the student body. As of the 2024 fall semester, the total enrollment was over 79,000 students, with approximately 61,442 undergraduates and 17,672 graduate and professional students. Female students make up about 46.9% of the student body, while male students constitute the majority at 53.1%.

Speaking as an “Old Ag” who has followed Aggie athletics since the late ‘60s and served on the TAMU faculty from 2012-2019, our female students have greatly enhanced all aspects of Aggieland, including the vaunted 12th Man spirit. Just as with the Cheer Team posted here, the Aggie Dance team often performs at events. LINK More broadly, A&M’s women’s athletic teams have thrived.

Yes, we have a lot of traditions, perhaps chief among them the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band. As Aggies like to brag, we may get “outscored” in the game but we’ve never lost a halftime! Nothing has made me more proud of A&M’s growth as a university than to see a female cadet lead the band.
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Yes, with all the mostly good hearted banter between Texas and A&M fans, it’s probably best to focus on the memories of how Texas embraced TAMU in the aftermath of the bonfire disaster. And, on that note, if you have a chance to visit the A&M campus, please take in the Bonfire Memorial that recognizes the 12 (ironic) students who were lost that tragic day. Very moving.

This is reminiscent of Ohio State’s fans reacting a couple years ago to Ryan Day not being able to beat Michigan. But, some of the other concerns about Sark not doing justice to the portal in the off season and his defensive press conference comments are more concerning. Not sure what to make of the innuendo from others concerning his personal life. As an objective Aggie fan ??, I honestly do think that forcing Sark out with so many coaching positions open would be a mistake. Maybe, my memories of the Charlie Strong and Tom Herman years are still too fresh. And, it could well be that the rails have already been greased for a new hire. We shall see!

Thanks for the response. To round out my comment, I was also at A&M for the 2013 season and beyond. Manziel’s performance against Duke in the 2014 Peach Bowl was even more impressive. His ability to rally A&M from that halftime deficit was reminiscent of Reed’s leadership at the South Carolina game this past Saturday. In addition, I had one telling interaction with Johnny at Northgate. He was very respectful in talking with my group and deflected praise for the Duke game to his teammates. Picking up on your point, I agree that Manziel is still growing as an individual and expect him to increasingly play a positive role for TAMU in the future. There will never be another JFF!