Texas A&M is at a critical juncture following Jimbo Fisher’s departure. While the university is set to pay Fisher, a record buyout exceeding $76 million, marking the largest payout in Texas history, athletic director Ross Bjork, is already in search of a new head coach. A hoard of head coach candidates have been linked to the coaching opportunity, but one name has grabbed glaring eyeballs.
When Stephen A. Smith proposed the idea of Deion Sanders taking the vacant head coaching role at Texas A&M, Sanders, the former professional football and baseball player, who has always been known for his no-nonsense approach, responded with his characteristic charm.
Deion Sanders answers Stephen A. Smith
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During his weekly press meet, he was approached by a reporter regarding Stephen A. Smith‘s ‘controversial’ suggestion. “We gotta win,” said the Colorado head coach, brushing off the odd suggestions. He said that he sure does not have the leisure to procrastinate over what others have opined when he has an important game coming up ahead. Colorado needs to win both their remaining two regular season matches to remain playoff eligible.
Following a loss to Arizona, the Buffaloes are left with just two games in the regular season. Currently holding a record of 4 wins and 6 losses, they are in dire need of securing two victories in the remaining stretch to meet the NCAA’s 6-win playoff eligibility requirement. When it comes to the Texas A&M coaching opportunity, however, Coach Prime is not the only one shooting it down.
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Primary Texas A&M coaching candidates follow suit
The search for a new head coach at Texas A&M is in progress, and one of the top candidates, Oregon’s Dan Lanning, has addressed the speculation by stating, “Everything I want exists right here. I’m not going anywhere. There’s zero chance that I would be coaching somewhere else.” Lanning, rapidly turning the Ducks into CFP contenders, asserts his commitment to Oregon. With “unfinished business” and a goal to become “elite,” he values the team’s resources. Lanning’s focus is on-field success, renewing his contract, and prioritizing excellence over financial considerations.
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Similarly, Mike Norvell of Florida State was also named as a potential candidate for the Texas A&M coaching vacancy. He too like Lanning at Oregon, appears unlikely to leave his current position for profitability. Texas A&M, in search of stability and success, must carefully choose a coach to determine the future of its football program since most of the primary candidates are unwilling to jump ship.
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