Texas A & M surprised everyone by considering Mark Stoops as their head coach. After defeating Louisville, Stoops was set to make the move. But midnight rumors were dispelled by ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Stoops announced he would remain with Kentucky. This led to backlash from A & M fans.

Ultimately, Stoops’ decision sent a message of what plagues the Aggies, as the program has been searching for top-tier coaches. Stoops’ career and success at Kentucky, despite fewer resources, were compared to the underwhelming records of Texas A & M. The article criticized Texas A & M’s delusions and urged them to target more realistic coaching prospects.