Texas V Texas A&M: Rivalry Heats Up

Alright folks, saddle up because Texas and Texas A&M's rivalry just went full raging bull. Just days before the Longhorns join the Aggies in the Southeastern Conference (SEC), Texas made a power move by hiring Jim Schlossnagle, A&M’s baseball coach. This is a serious statement moment. A&M, fresh off nearly winning the College World Series, got blindsided by this swift uppercut from Texas.

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The rivalry between these two has been simmering for years, especially since A&M ditched the Big 12 for the SEC back in 2011. They were hoping to escape the Longhorns' shadow, but guess what? Texas is back, and they're not playing nice. The last time these two football powerhouses clashed was in 2011, but come November 30th, they're set for their 119th meeting. Spoiler: Texas leads the series 76-37-5.

This hire isn't just about baseball; it's a statement. Schlossnagle, who had a solid stint at TCU before A&M, was lured to Texas partly because of his bond with Longhorns' athletic director Chris Del Conte. Even though Schlossnagle tried to soothe the Aggies' pain by mentioning this friendship, it doesn't make the betrayal any less bitter. Especially since A&M had big plans for him, even green-lighting an $80 million renovation for Blue Bell Park.

The timing couldn't be worse for A&M. They just missed out on a national title, and now their coach jumps ship to their biggest rival. Texas, on the other hand, is thriving. Their football team is on fire, making the College Football Playoff last season, and they've snagged the Directors' Cup multiple times.

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This rivalry is back with a vengeance. Texas has a rich baseball history with six national championships, while A&M had the recent upper hand with two College World Series trips in three years under Schlossnagle. And just when Aggies thought they might hold onto him, he bails for Austin.

Longhorns' president Jay Hartzell couldn't be happier, calling it a "home run hire." Meanwhile, former A&M president R. Bowen Loftin's dream of independence from Texas seems shattered.

In a nutshell, Texas just snatched A&M's pride, and the Aggies have 158 days to try and get it back. Grab your popcorn, because this showdown is about to get wild.