ESPN: Potential coaches at A&M

[lonestar]

Andy Katz from ESPN is reporting that A&M will pursue Jamie Dixon from Pittsburgh (played his college ball at TCU), Mark Fox from Nevada, Tim Floyd from USC, and Scott Sutton from Oral Roberts.

Katz described A&M's opening as highly coveted due to a "frenzied fan base", new facilities in the work, and the money that A&M is willing to pay.  He also reported the salary A&M will pay is going to be double of what any of the coaches make now.

[KFDM COOP]

If i were a big A&M fan i would be pissed if he leaves. I know how the Coaching world is but Geez..Is he not making enough money for heaven's sake?????? Sure Kentucky has a big Basketball name but look what he's done at A&M already.

[bleacher_bum]

I am a big A&M fan, and I'm pissed.  He has made so many comments to the fact that he would be staying.  He Lied!

Why don't Kentucky take Fran?  That might make me happy.. ;D

[DenisGScott]

you can I think forget Floyd and Dixon... Pitt is in the Big East major exposure and Floyd is in LA, collie station would be a major step down...  Fox or Sutton may be possible

[lonestar]

I am not sure where Katz got this list from, but I was a little surprised at the names.  Since Byrne has arrived, he has been all about Texas connections and getting coaches that have them.  The only one on that list with any Texas connection is Dixon who went to school at TCU, but I don't think he has been in Texas since then.

[bleacher_bum]

you can I think forget Floyd and Dixon... Pitt is in the Big East major exposure and Floyd is in LA, collie station would be a major step down...  Fox or Sutton may be possible

That's not right...

[Guest sly0071]

Don't let it bother you, bleacher_bum , it makes PenisGScott feel better coming up with variations of Aggie names and traditions.  

[BigPurpleMan32]

yeah its pretty cute