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Bneal

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Regardless the coach or players they have always been soft. Minus Johnny football team. Dont think the OL has been this bad in long time. The QB is trash.
 
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Howiefeltersnstch

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I wonder who is working with Reed on his footwork. Its hard to catch him throwing while pushing off his plant foot. Like he was trained to jump as he throws
 
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grinningmule

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Per Gemini:

In the last ten years, Texas A&M University has spent well over $600 million directly on its football program. When accounting for broader athletic department overhead that supports football (such as facilities, debt service, and support staff), the total investment approaches nearly $1 billion.
A breakdown of the university's heaviest football spending across your requested categories details where that money went:

1. Coaching Staff Buyouts: ~$104 million​

Texas A&M notoriously leads the college football arms race in "paying coaches not to coach."
  • Jimbo Fisher: When Texas A&M fired Jimbo Fisher in November 2023, they triggered a $76.8 million buyout, by far the largest contract buyout in college sports history. The university paid a lump sum of $19.2 million in early 2024 and is currently paying him $7.2 million annually through 2031. [1, 2]
  • Kevin Sumlin & Staff: Prior to Fisher, Texas A&M paid a $10.4 million buyout to terminate Kevin Sumlin in 2017, alongside roughly $17 million to buy out his assistant coaches and subsequent staff transitions over the decade.

2. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Pay: ~$115+ million​

While official NIL numbers were historically private, public records requests and industry valuations give a clear window into Texas A&M's massive roster spending since NIL was legalized in 2021:
  • 2024–2025 Academic Year: Open-record reporting revealed that Texas A&M athletes earned a staggering $50.5 million in NIL deals over a single 12-month period, which was nearly triple the $19.4 million from the prior year. The vast majority of this was funneled directly into the football roster. [3]
  • 2026 Season: Texas A&M's football roster spending has leveled out at an elite tier, with The Athletic reporting a football NIL budget of $45 million to $50 million for the current season. [4, 5]

3. Coaching Staff Salaries: ~$150+ million​

Head coaching salaries alone make up a massive portion of the decade's ledger:
  • The Jimbo Fisher Era (2018–2023): Fisher signed an initial 10-year, $75 million contract that was extended in 2021 to a fully guaranteed $9 million to $9.5 million annually. Texas A&M paid out over $50 million in base salary to Fisher alone before his termination.
  • The Mike Elko Era (2024–Present): Current head coach Mike Elko started on a $7 million annual contract, which was bumped to an annual base salary of $10.75 million.
  • Assistant Coaches & Support Staff: In recent fiscal years, Texas A&M has spent roughly $16.3 million annually just on football coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses, plus an additional $7 million annually for football-specific support and administrative staff. Over ten years, assistant pool expansions put this total past $90 million. [6, 7]

4. Operational & Recruiting Expenses: ~$250+ million​

  • Annual Operating Expenses: The baseline cost to run Texas A&M football (including team travel, equipment, student aid, and game-day guarantees) ranges between $40 million and $60 million per year. For instance, the program reported $60.2 million in direct football expenses for the 2025 fiscal year.
  • Recruiting: Texas A&M consistently spends at the top of the nation in recruiting travel and official visits, spending $3.1 million to $4.1 million annually in recent cycles, with reports indicating booster-backed initiatives pushing specific cycle investments as high as $10 million to land top-ranked classes. [6, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Would you like a year-by-year breakdown of Jimbo Fisher's remaining payout schedule, or details on how the House v. NCAA settlement is changing Texas A&M's future athletic budget?

[1] https://www.si.com
[2] https://247sports.com
[3] https://blog.rallyfuel.com
[4] https://sports.yahoo.com
[5] https://sports.yahoo.com
[6] https://247sports.com
[7] https://247sports.com
[8] https://www.kbtx.com
[9] https://247sports.com
[10] https://sports.yahoo.com
[11] https://www.thebiglead.com
 
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BulldogBlitz

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grinningmule said:
Per Gemini:

In the last ten years, Texas A&M University has spent well over $600 million directly on its football program. When accounting for broader athletic department overhead that supports football (such as facilities, debt service, and support staff), the total investment approaches nearly $1 billion.
A breakdown of the university's heaviest football spending across your requested categories details where that money went:

1. Coaching Staff Buyouts: ~$104 million​

Texas A&M notoriously leads the college football arms race in "paying coaches not to coach."
  • Jimbo Fisher: When Texas A&M fired Jimbo Fisher in November 2023, they triggered a $76.8 million buyout, by far the largest contract buyout in college sports history. The university paid a lump sum of $19.2 million in early 2024 and is currently paying him $7.2 million annually through 2031. [1, 2]
  • Kevin Sumlin & Staff: Prior to Fisher, Texas A&M paid a $10.4 million buyout to terminate Kevin Sumlin in 2017, alongside roughly $17 million to buy out his assistant coaches and subsequent staff transitions over the decade.

2. NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Pay: ~$115+ million​

While official NIL numbers were historically private, public records requests and industry valuations give a clear window into Texas A&M's massive roster spending since NIL was legalized in 2021:
  • 2024–2025 Academic Year: Open-record reporting revealed that Texas A&M athletes earned a staggering $50.5 million in NIL deals over a single 12-month period, which was nearly triple the $19.4 million from the prior year. The vast majority of this was funneled directly into the football roster. [3]
  • 2026 Season: Texas A&M's football roster spending has leveled out at an elite tier, with The Athletic reporting a football NIL budget of $45 million to $50 million for the current season. [4, 5]

3. Coaching Staff Salaries: ~$150+ million​

Head coaching salaries alone make up a massive portion of the decade's ledger:
  • The Jimbo Fisher Era (2018–2023): Fisher signed an initial 10-year, $75 million contract that was extended in 2021 to a fully guaranteed $9 million to $9.5 million annually. Texas A&M paid out over $50 million in base salary to Fisher alone before his termination.
  • The Mike Elko Era (2024–Present): Current head coach Mike Elko started on a $7 million annual contract, which was bumped to an annual base salary of $10.75 million.
  • Assistant Coaches & Support Staff: In recent fiscal years, Texas A&M has spent roughly $16.3 million annually just on football coaching salaries, benefits, and bonuses, plus an additional $7 million annually for football-specific support and administrative staff. Over ten years, assistant pool expansions put this total past $90 million. [6, 7]

4. Operational & Recruiting Expenses: ~$250+ million​

  • Annual Operating Expenses: The baseline cost to run Texas A&M football (including team travel, equipment, student aid, and game-day guarantees) ranges between $40 million and $60 million per year. For instance, the program reported $60.2 million in direct football expenses for the 2025 fiscal year.
  • Recruiting: Texas A&M consistently spends at the top of the nation in recruiting travel and official visits, spending $3.1 million to $4.1 million annually in recent cycles, with reports indicating booster-backed initiatives pushing specific cycle investments as high as $10 million to land top-ranked classes. [6, 8, 9, 10, 11]
Would you like a year-by-year breakdown of Jimbo Fisher's remaining payout schedule, or details on how the House v. NCAA settlement is changing Texas A&M's future athletic budget?

[1] https://www.si.com
[2] https://247sports.com
[3] https://blog.rallyfuel.com
[4] https://sports.yahoo.com
[5] https://sports.yahoo.com
[6] https://247sports.com
[7] https://247sports.com
[8] https://www.kbtx.com
[9] https://247sports.com
[10] https://sports.yahoo.com
[11] https://www.thebiglead.com
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