SEC program reportedly 'took hard look' at Alabama coach prior to contract extension
SEC program reportedly 'took hard look' at Alabama coach prior to contract extension
In the midst of news reporting that the Alabama Crimson Tide had extended head coach Rob Vaughn on Tuesday night, it was also reported that a fellow SEC baseball program also took a look at the head man in Tuscaloosa as well.
The report came from D1Baseball's Kendall Rogers, who reported Tuesday night that Vaughn was one-of-three names that the Texas A&M Aggies took a hard look at behind the scenes.
Texas A&M is one-of-two SEC programs making coaching changes this offseason, as the Aggies recently parted ways with former head coach Michael Earley following a disappointing 30-26 overall season that included an 11-19 mark in SEC play.
Vaughn is coming off his second season at Alabama after joining the program from Maryland, and has since led the Crimson Tide to a 74-42 overall record that features a 29-31 record in SEC play.
The 2025 season was also Vaughn's best yet at Alabama, leading the Crimson Tide to a second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance at 41-18 overall (16-14 in SEC).
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