Texas A&M head coaching job profile: The pros, the cons, the candidates, and more

Monday morning’s announcement of Jo Evans’ departure as the head coach at Texas A&M was not entirely unexpected, but still marks the end of an era in College Station. The Aggies’ greatest achievements this century all came under Evans’ leadership and tutelage.

One important thing to note, too, before moving past Evans as the topic at hand: She is universally respected by her peers. A number of coaches, including within the SEC, were quick to espouse their respect for and admiration of Evans and her career as a whole.

In the NCAA tournament this week, the Aggies reached the Norman regional final – earning Evans her 1,300th career win in what would ultimately be her final weekend as head coach – but fell to top-seeded Oklahoma to end their season. The Aggies finished in 12th place in the SEC and won the play-in game of the SEC tournament.

The opening of this position is the opening of what should be one of the most sought-after jobs in softball coaching. Some high-profile names will likely be in play as candidates for the job and the Aggies are likely looking to make a big splash.

The timeline

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