'Glad it's over' Texas HC Jim Schlossnagle is relieved to get past Game 1 vs Texas A&M
'Glad it's over' Texas HC Jim Schlossnagle is relieved to get past Game 1 vs Texas A&M
Texas A&M (24-17, 8-11 SEC) lost to No. 1 Texas on the road in Game 1 on Friday night. The Aggies could only muster one run off a late error, losing 2-1 in a pitching duel that saw both starters on the mound last nearly six innings. However, the emotions surrounding Texas head coach Jim Schlossnagle facing his former team were one of the national stories of the week.
Schlossnagle's departure from College Station after three seasons was controversial, to say the least. The former longtime TCU head coach shared a close friendship with current Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte, who previously held the same position in Fort Worth during Schlossnagle's tenure.
While leaving for other jobs isn't shocking, Schlossnagle's decision to join the program's fiercest rival just days after losing in the College World Series Championship game has turned the veteran coach into a villain for the Aggie fan base.
Still, we're talking about sports, and if we're being honest, none of this was surprising given Texas's legacy and Schlossnagle's friendship with Del Conte. With Game 2 set for late Saturday afternoon, the focus should be on baseball, which Schlossnagle echoed during his post-game press conference.
'Awesome to get the win. Glad it's over, tomorrow should be a little bit easier. Not playing an easier team, but, personally for me it'll be a little bit easier.'
Texas A&M coach Michael Earley had a similar reaction, noting that the next two games will be a "dog fight" that will require poise on the mound and power at the plate. Both teams have proven that they belong on the same field.
Texas A&M vs. No. 1 Texas will face off at 3:00 p.m. CT. on Saturday, April 26. The game will air on ESPN2.
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