Schlossnagle says Texas needs to get ready for ‘major leagues’ of college baseball in the SEC
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Schlossnagle says Texas needs to get ready for ‘major leagues’ of college baseball in the SEC

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — New Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle said Wednesday he is ready to lead the Longhorns into the “major leagues” of college baseball, the Southeastern Conference, and he acknowledged the raw feelings left behind at Texas A&M following his abrupt departure for an archrival. Texas introduced Schlossnagle at a campus news conference less than 48 hours after Schlossnagles’ Aggies lost to Tennessee in the championship game of the College World Series. In that moment, that’s exactly how I felt.” Schlossnagle said he understands the hurt feelings from Texas A&M fans who rallied behind his program. He acknowledged that his contract at Texas A&M had a specific buyout in case he left for Texas, “and that’s because of Chris.” “I didn’t do this to spite anybody,” Schlossnagle said.

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Rival revival: Texas snags baseball coach Schlossnagle from Texas A&M after Aggies finish 2nd at CWS
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Rival revival: Texas snags baseball coach Schlossnagle from Texas A&M after Aggies finish 2nd at CWS

Associated Press  

AUSTIN, Texas — Jim Schlossnagle, who built the Texas A&M baseball program into a national power in three years and led the Aggies to the brink of this season’s national championship, is leaving to become coach at arch-rival Texas. “Although I know many will be upset with my decision, I chose to make a change to join a longtime friend …

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