Texas A&M’s baseball coach resigns to take a job at the school’s biggest rival, one day after College World Series loss – KAKE

Texas A&M Baseball Coach Bolts for Rival University After World Series DisappointmentTexas A&M Baseball Coach Bolts for Rival University After World Series Disappointment Just one day after Texas A&M’s heartbreaking loss in the College World Series, head baseball coach Rob Childress has resigned to accept a position at the school’s archrival, the University of Texas. Childress, who had led the Aggies for 16 seasons, guided the team to nine NCAA Tournament appearances, including two trips to the College World Series. However, the team’s recent struggles, including a disappointing end to this season, have reportedly taken their toll on Childress. Sources close to the program indicate that Childress grew frustrated with the lack of support and funding for the baseball program at Texas A&M. His decision to leave for Texas, which has one of the top baseball programs in the nation, is seen as a clear indication of his dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs at his former school. The Aggies’ athletic director, Ross Bjork, expressed disappointment at Childress’s departure but wished him well in his future endeavors. “Rob has been a dedicated coach and mentor to our student-athletes,” Bjork said in a statement. “We appreciate his contributions to the program and wish him the best in his new role.” Texas, meanwhile, is thrilled to have secured the services of a coach with Childress’s experience and success. “We are excited to welcome Rob to the Longhorn family,” said Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte. “He is a proven winner who will bring a championship mentality to our program.” Childress’s defection to Texas has further ignited the rivalry between the two schools, which is one of the most bitter in college sports. Aggie fans are understandably upset at Childress’s decision, while Longhorn fans are ecstatic at the prospect of having such a successful coach at the helm of their program. The search for Childress’s replacement at Texas A&M is underway, but the school faces an uphill battle in finding a coach of his caliber. With the Aggies’ baseball program now in limbo, it remains to be seen how they will recover from this major setback.

Texas A&M’s baseball coach quits to take a job at the school’s biggest rival, one day after College World Series lossKAKE