Kevin Sumlin - Press Confrence

[Mayhem]

That is his biggest challenge right now is to hold this recruiting class together.

this is his biggest hurdle.

[Sticks&Strings]

I'm in a deer stand and can't listen to the press conference. Can anyone update how it went and what all he said?

[Mayhem]

That is his biggest challenge right now is to hold this recruiting class together.

this is his biggest hurdle.

[Swampa]

I'm in a deer stand and can't listen to the press conference. Can anyone update how it went and what all he said?

Must be tough

[Brock Middlebrook]

I hope someone tells him not to step on the grass.....

He used to coach at A&M.

[Brock Middlebrook]

This does not make sense to me.

A&M chooses to go to the SEC. This season they played awesome in the first half of every game and blew leads in the second half (coachs fault). They fire MS and hire the HC from UH who had a GREAT QB and had a good year. Does he have any SEC experience?

He coached at Purdue, A&M & OU. Urban Mire, Les Miles and Nick Saban did not coach in the SEC before they took over at LSU and Florida. I think the previous coaching experience in the SEC might be a little overrated compared to prior head coaching experience.

[Mailman]

Being a UH Alum, I hate to see him especially since he is the 2nd Coach to leave without coaching the Bowl Game, Art Briles did the same thing when he left for Baylor. I also understand this is the business of big time college football, and he has to strike while the iron was hot. His stock was never going to be any higher, plus the added bonus of more money. It all makes sense... I get it.

What I don't get is why would Texas A&M go after Sumlin? Again, 13-1, Non-BCS School, very hot commodity, nice guy, seems to be a good recruiter. All systems, Go? I am not so sure, runs the spread offense. How well is that going to work in the SEC? Good recruiter? Not so sure, next year would have been the telling year, all the recruits are Art Briles recruits. This was the 4th year of Coach Briles' last recruiting class, so next year would have been 100% Sumlin recruits. Would have been nice to see what he could have done with his own guys...

Maybe I am just jealous, because he was really good for our program. Art Briles got it rolling, and Kevin Sumlin kept it moving forward. If I was an Aggie I would question this hire just because below his Sumlin's record with UH...

Year 1 - (8-5) /// Keenum Full Year
Year 2 - (10-4) /// Keenum Full Year
Year 3 - (5 -7) /// Keenum Hurt, Played 3 Games
Year 4 - (13-1) /// Keenum Full Year

Anyone who watched Keenum play realized that he was a special player, and carried our team. When he was hurt, we were toast. Was Sumlin's record more a result of his coaching ability, or Keenum's right arm? Last Year, we struggled without him, and none of the other QB's (Broadway or Piland) filled in adequately. Both Sumlin recruits...

Again, probably just jealously thinking out loud!!!

Last point, why can a recruit be penalized for transferring from school to school but a coach cannot? If Dale Moser signs with UT and decides is Sophmore year he wants to be an Aggie, he has that right, but he also gets to sit for a year. If Coach Sumlin decides he wants to be an Aggie, again he has that right, he can jump ship mid-stream, and leave a whole team playing for an Interim Coach in their bowl game? I understand Texas A&M is paying him now, and they want him recruiting in the name of the Aggies, but it just doesn't seem right. Why would a University want a Coach who would do this? What if Sumlin has 3 or 4 good years in College Station, and some program like OU, Penn State, Florida, Alabama, or another big name program comes knocking. He has already proved that he would jump ship. If you were a recruit would you play for that Coach? Loyalty is a big deal to me, and if you commit to something finish it. Coach your bowl game, win it for the kids who have played their hearts for you, then move on!!!

I hope it works well for everyone in Aggieland, I really like Kevin Sumlin, and I hope he is able to do some good things with the program their too!!!

[powderburner]

Everyone knew that KS was gone when the first big school came calling. It just so happens that it was A&M. He has ties there since he coached there before going to OU. I hope he does well. Sucks that he could not keep focused long enough to win the big game in Houston.
So now the question is who is the new HC for the Cougars.. Do they stick with the OC? Or go after someone like Smart?

[Legdog]

I'm in a deer stand and can't listen to the press conference. Can anyone update how it went and what all he said?

I never got it to run so yes... a recap would be appreciated.

gracias

[Sticks&Strings]

Being a UH Alum, I hate to see him especially since he is the 2nd Coach to leave without coaching the Bowl Game, Art Briles did the same thing when he left for Baylor. I also understand this is the business of big time college football, and he has to strike while the iron was hot. His stock was never going to be any higher, plus the added bonus of more money. It all makes sense... I get it.

What I don't get is why would Texas A&M go after Sumlin? Again, 13-1, Non-BCS School, very hot commodity, nice guy, seems to be a good recruiter. All systems, Go? I am not so sure, runs the spread offense. How well is that going to work in the SEC? Good recruiter? Not so sure, next year would have been the telling year, all the recruits are Art Briles recruits. This was the 4th year of Coach Briles' last recruiting class, so next year would have been 100% Sumlin recruits. Would have been nice to see what he could have done with his own guys...

Maybe I am just jealous, because he was really good for our program. Art Briles got it rolling, and Kevin Sumlin kept it moving forward. If I was an Aggie I would question this hire just because below his Sumlin's record with UH...

Year 1 - (8-5) /// Keenum Full Year
Year 2 - (10-4) /// Keenum Full Year
Year 3 - (5 -7) /// Keenum Hurt, Played 3 Games
Year 4 - (13-1) /// Keenum Full Year

Anyone who watched Keenum play realized that he was a special player, and carried our team. When he was hurt, we were toast. Was Sumlin's record more a result of his coaching ability, or Keenum's right arm? Last Year, we struggled without him, and none of the other QB's (Broadway or Piland) filled in adequately. Both Sumlin recruits...

Again, probably just jealously thinking out loud!!!

Last point, why can a recruit be penalized for transferring from school to school but a coach cannot? If Dale Moser signs with UT and decides is Sophmore year he wants to be an Aggie, he has that right, but he also gets to sit for a year. If Coach Sumlin decides he wants to be an Aggie, again he has that right, he can jump ship mid-stream, and leave a whole team playing for an Interim Coach in their bowl game? I understand Texas A&M is paying him now, and they want him recruiting in the name of the Aggies, but it just doesn't seem right. Why would a University want a Coach who would do this? What if Sumlin has 3 or 4 good years in College Station, and some program like OU, Penn State, Florida, Alabama, or another big name program comes knocking. He has already proved that he would jump ship. If you were a recruit would you play for that Coach? Loyalty is a big deal to me, and if you commit to something finish it. Coach your bowl game, win it for the kids who have played their hearts for you, then move on!!!

I hope it works well for everyone in Aggieland, I really like Kevin Sumlin, and I hope he is able to do some good things with the program their too!!!

I agree that it sucks the coach can Jump and kids cannot. I also think it sucks that the kids get the short end of the stick in this kind of situation. I'm an aggie but I think the NCAA shouldn't allow coaches to talk to other schools until their bowl game is over and schools not allowed to pursue them.

As for worry for kids, I don't think there is too much when the man tells him he will be there. More importantly. ATM iis a big enough school and big enough program that if they get a coach that produces well enough there for an LSU, bama, Ou, Florida, or Texas team to want him, that ATM can and does have the power to pony up the cash to keep him.

[RdRdrFan]

Everyone knew that KS was gone when the first big school came calling. It just so happens that it was A&M. He has ties there since he coached there before going to OU. I hope he does well. Sucks that he could not keep focused long enough to win the big game in Houston.
So now the question is who is the new HC for the Cougars.. Do they stick with the OC? Or go after someone like Smart?

Are you talking about Kirby Smart from Alabama? Because he is a DC, not an OC.

As for Sumlin leaving Houston before the bowl game......it sucks but it happens. That is just part of the deal. Cougar fans need to keep in mind that Sumlin took the UH job in December of 2007. It's just the way it is in college coaching. When you take a job, it's time to go.

[VorTexan]

Wish him luck!

Kick sum sEc arse!

[RdRdrFan]

I agree that it sucks the coach can Jump and kids cannot. I also think it sucks that the kids get the short end of the stick in this kind of situation. I'm an aggie but I think the NCAA shouldn't allow coaches to talk to other schools until their bowl game is over and schools not allowed to pursue them.

As for worry for kids, I don't think there is too much when the man tells him he will be there. More importantly. ATM iis a big enough school and big enough program that if they get a coach that produces well enough there for an LSU, bama, Ou, Florida, or Texas team to want him, that ATM can and does have the power to pony up the cash to keep him.

For alot of the top end coaches it has less to do with money and more to do with the allure of the handful of premier programs.

Michigan
Texas
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Florida
Ohio State
Louisiana State
Alabama

That type of program offers something that others cannot AND they have the money.

[Brock Middlebrook]

For alot of the top end coaches it has less to do with money and more to do with the allure of the handful of premier programs.

Michigan
Texas
Notre Dame
Oklahoma
Florida
Ohio State
Louisiana State
Alabama

That type of program offers something that others cannot AND they have the money.

Any word on Kliff Kingsbury?

[Pin Oak DXT]

I am excited for the opportunity Sumlin will have at A&M. Despite their record, he is inheriting a team with good talent in many areas. This team was prepared and capable of win every game on their schedule, they just couldnt finish.

The team needs some swagger and an attitude. I think Sumlin will bring those attributes. He should also be able to recruit really well in Texas. Sherman did a great job assembling the 2012 class. Hopefully Sumlin can hold on to many of them and add his own flavor with the ones that decommit. It wont be easy (first few years in the SEC), but nothing worthing fighting for comes easy. Good luck and Gig Em Coach Sumlin!