In an unexpected twist, the historic rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M has taken a new turn. Just six days before they are set to become conference rivals once again, reports have emerged that Texas A&M baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle is leaving his position at the university to take on the same role at the University of Texas.
Schlossnagle, 53, has had an impressive coaching career since becoming a head coach in 2002, with stints at UNLV, TCU, and Texas A&M. He has led teams to seven College World Series appearances throughout his career. This move comes just a day after Texas A&M finished as runner-ups in the College World Series finals.
The news of Schlossnagle’s departure comes as a surprise to many, given his loyalty to Texas A&M and his success as a coach there. However, he faced questions about his potential move to Texas after the game, calling them “selfish.” According to reports from Chip Brown of Horns247, Schlossnagle plans to bring his coaching staff with him to Austin.
The addition of this new chapter to their rivalry will only add more intensity between these two programs. With both teams now in different conferences and facing each other more frequently, fans can expect some exciting matchups in the future. The move also brings added pressure for both programs as they strive for success in their respective conferences.