Okay, let’s talk about that whole Matt Rhule to Texas A&M thing. It feels like ages ago now, but I remember following it pretty closely.
It all started bubbling up, you know, the usual way these things do. My phone kept buzzing with notifications. First, it was just whispers, folks throwing names around after Jimbo got the boot. Then Rhule’s name got louder.
My First Steps
So, what did I do? Like clockwork, I started my usual routine for these coaching searches. It’s almost a ritual now.
- Check the phone constantly: Just hitting refresh on a couple of spots I trust, seeing if anything new popped up.
- Group chat madness: Hopped into the chats with my buddies. Everyone’s got an opinion, right? Half the guys were convinced it was a done deal, the other half thought it was smoke and mirrors.
- Avoid the crazy stuff: Tried my best to ignore the really out-there message board rumors. You know the type, “My cousin’s dog walker knows someone who saw Rhule at the airport…” Yeah, right.
Digging In a Bit
I actually sat down one evening, think it was a Tuesday, and really tried to piece it together. Looked at Rhule’s past work, you know, Temple, Baylor. Guy’s a builder, no doubt. Seemed like maybe he could fit at A&M, bring some toughness.
But then you hear other things. The money talks were supposedly complicated. Was he really interested, or was his agent just playing the game? That’s the stuff you never really know from the outside.
It felt messy. One minute, sources were saying “strong mutual interest,” the next it was “talks have cooled.” It was like trying to nail Jell-O to a wall. Honestly, it reminded me of trying to figure out my fantasy football lineup each week – tons of conflicting info, and you just gotta make a gut call.
The Turning Point
Then, pretty quickly actually, the wind shifted. The Nebraska chatter got really loud, really fast. Suddenly, all the buzz about A&M just… faded. It wasn’t a slow fizzle; it felt more like someone flipped a switch.
I remember thinking, “Well, that was fast.” One day he’s supposedly the lead guy for the Aggies, the next he’s basically got the keys to Lincoln.
Looking Back
So, the whole “Matt Rhule to Texas A&M” saga, for me, was just another ride on the coaching carousel. Started with a bunch of noise, got my attention, had me digging around, talking with friends, and then poof, it was over, and he landed somewhere else entirely.
It’s just how this stuff works, I guess. Lots of speculation, lots of chasing ghosts, and then reality hits. You just watch it unfold, maybe make a few guesses, and wait for the official word. That’s my practice, anyway. Keeps things interesting, that’s for sure.
