Texas A&M President Criticizes Jim Schlossnagle for Timing of Move to Rival Texas During Baseball Team's Historic Run

College Station, Texas, Texas United States of America
Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M on June 25, 2024, to join rival school Texas as its baseball coach.
Schlossnagle's departure was met with backlash from fans and media alike.
Texas A&M University President Gen. Mark Welsh met with the Texas A&M baseball team to congratulate them on their historic national championship run.
Texas is set to join the Southeastern Conference on July 1, adding another layer of intensity to the rivalry between Texas A&M and Texas.
Texas A&M President Criticizes Jim Schlossnagle for Timing of Move to Rival Texas During Baseball Team's Historic Run

In a surprising turn of events, Texas A&M University President Gen. Mark Welsh met with the Texas A&M baseball team on June 26, 2024, to congratulate them on their historic national championship run. The team had just returned from Omaha, Nebraska, where they lost in the championship game against Tennessee.

Welsh praised the team for their exceptional performance and respect towards opponents and the 12th Man. However, he criticized former coaches for detracting from the celebration of their achievement. Among those coaches was Jim Schlossnagle, who had been openly vocal in his support of fired Deputy Athletics Director Chris Park.

Schlossnagle left Texas A&M on June 25, 2024, to join rival school Texas as its baseball coach. His departure came just one day after the team's defeat in the College World Series and added fuel to the intense rivalry between the two schools.

Texas went 36-24 in the 2024 season under its previous head coach, but Schlossnagle's decision to leave Texas A&M for its biggest rival was met with backlash from fans and media alike. In a statement, Welsh expressed his disappointment over the timing of Schlossnagle's departure and not being able to meet with his team beforehand.

Schlossnagle had a 945-451 career record over 23 seasons as coach at UNLV, TCU, and Texas A&M. He appeared in the College World Series seven times. Texas paid Texas A&M a $2.7 million buyout as part of the hire.

Texas is set to join the Southeastern Conference on July 1, adding another layer of intensity to the rivalry between these two schools.

Despite his departure, several Texas A&M baseball players have entered the transfer portal. Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac, Kaeden Kent, Jack Bell, Hayden Schott and Max Kaufer are among those who have left the team.


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Confidence

90%

Doubts
  • Are there any potential legal issues surrounding Schlossnagle's buyout from Texas A&M?
  • How will the departure of Schlossnagle affect the dynamic between Texas A&M and Texas?

Sources

93%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Jim Schlossnagle responds to backlash over bolting for Texas after Texas A&M rant

New York Post Bradley Locker Wednesday, 26 June 2024 20:42
  • Unique Points
    • Jim Schlossnagle apologized for his response to a reporter’s question about his departure from Texas A&M
    • Texas went 36-24 in the 2024 season under its previous head coach
  • Accuracy
    • Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M to become the head coach at Texas
    • Schlossnagle gave a fiery response when asked about leaving Texas A&M for Texas
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and a dichotomous depiction. The author quotes Jim Schlossnagle's response to the question about his departure for Texas, presenting it as a passionate defense of his decision. However, this quote is taken out of context from the original interview where Schlossnagle was asked if he was intentionally misleading A&M fans. This creates a dichotomous depiction by implying that either Schlossnagle is a passionate coach who deeply cared for A&M or he is a selfish liar. Additionally, the article mentions that Texas went 36-24 this season before falling in the College Station Regional, which could be seen as an appeal to authority by highlighting Texas's previous performance.
    • The author presents Schlossnagle's quote as a passionate defense of his decision, but fails to mention that he was asked if he intentionally misled A&M fans. (Fallacy: Dichotomous Depiction)]
    • The article highlights Texas's previous performance by stating 'As for Schlossnagle’s new program, the Longhorns went 36-24 this season before falling in the College Station Regional', which could be seen as an appeal to authority. (Fallacy: Appeal to Authority)
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Texas unveils Jim Schlossnagle, who then apologizes

NBA Nuggets (Mar 7, 2024) Game Recap - ESPN Issue of the Site: NBA Issues Of The Site. This is a sample name for this site. Dave Wilson Thursday, 27 June 2024 06:33
  • Unique Points
    • Schlossnagle was introduced as Texas' baseball coach one day after leaving Texas A&M.
    • Schlossnagle initially defiantly stated that he had no intention of leaving Texas A&M during his postgame news conference on Monday.
    • He later apologized to the reporter who asked him about the job at Texas during that news conference, stating that he wished he could have answered better and was caught up in the emotions of the moment.
    • Schlossnagle's introduction by Texas athletic director Chris Del Conte, his old boss at TCU, highlighted their long-discussed friendship as a major factor in his decision to leave Texas A&M for Texas.
    • Schlossnagle expressed regret over the timing of his departure from Texas A&M and not being able to meet with his team beforehand.
    • He thanked Texas A&M for the support he received during his time there, particularly from the players, staff, and administration.
    • Schlossnagle's decision to join Texas was made after a visit from Del Conte following the MCWS in Omaha.
    • Del Conte hid in a cemetery in Snook, Texas for about four or five hours to avoid being spotted while trying to persuade Schlossnagle to make the leap.
    • Schlossnagle has a 945-451 career record over 23 seasons as coach at UNLV, TCU, and Texas A&M and has appeared in the MCWS seven times.
    • Texas is paying Texas A&M a $2.7 million buyout as part of the hire. Schlossnagle's buyout was $1.35 million for any other job outside of the state.
    • The rivalry between Texas and Texas A&M is already intense, and this move by Schlossnagle adds more fuel to it, especially with Texas joining the SEC on July 1.
  • Accuracy
    • Jim Schlossnagle initially defiantly stated that he had no intention of leaving Texas A&M during his postgame news conference on Monday.
  • Deception (80%)
    The article contains several examples of deceptive practices. Schlossnagle's initial statements to the reporter were taken out of context and manipulated for sensationalism. He stated that he had no intention of leaving Texas A&M, but later did just that. This is an example of selective reporting, as the article only reports on his initial denial and not his subsequent actions. Additionally, Schlossnagle's apology to the reporter was a lie by omission. He failed to mention that he had already accepted the job at Texas before making the apology. The article also contains emotional manipulation through descriptions of fan reactions and Schlossnagle's own statements about his passion for Texas A&M.
    • He wished he could have answered that better. But in the moment, all 30 minutes after the last pitch, all he could think about was our players.
    • Schlossnagle said he wanted to apologize to the reporter, Richard Zane of TexAgs.com.
    • The swift resolution marked the end of a mad scramble. It began when Schlossnagle was defiant in his postgame news conference Monday night after a 6-5 loss in Game 3 of the championship series when asked about any interest in the Texas job.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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A&M President Welsh weighs in on Aggie baseball upheaval

KBTX Studios (KBTX) Josh Gorbutt Wednesday, 26 June 2024 19:17
  • Unique Points
    • Texas A&M University President Gen. Mark Welsh met with Texas A&M baseball team members to congratulate them on their national championship run.
    • Welsh praised the Texas A&M baseball team for their performance and respect towards opponents, opponents, and the 12th Man.
    • Welsh criticized former coaches for detracting from the celebration of the team’s historic season.
    • Former Texas A&M coach Jim Schlossnagle called Welsh a ‘dear friend’ and ‘one of the greatest leaders he had ever been around’.
    • Schlossnagle had openly supported fired Deputy Athletics Director Chris Park whose employment was terminated as part of a mass layoff in late April.
    • Several Texas A&M baseball players have entered the transfer portal including Jace LaViolette, Gavin Grahovac, Kaeden Kent, Jack Bell, Hayden Schott and Max Kaufer.
  • Accuracy
    • Texas A&M President Gen. Mark Welsh met with Texas A&M baseball team members to congratulate them on their national championship run.
    • , Jim Schlossnagle left Texas A&M to become the head coach at Texas.
    • Texas went 36-24 in the 2024 season under its previous head coach.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting Jim Schlossnagle's past praise of Gen. Mark Welsh. However, this does not constitute a fallacy as it is relevant information and does not directly affect the validity of the author's statements.
    • “I want to take a minute and thank our Aggie Baseball players for the truly remarkable season they just completed,”
    • “They are great athletes, great teammates, great young men and great Aggies. I believe Aggies everywhere are incredibly proud to have them representing Texas A&M University. I know I am.”
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

83%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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

CNN News Site: In-Depth Reporting and Analysis with Some Financial Conflicts and Sensational Language Kyle Feldscher Wednesday, 26 June 2024 21:11
  • Unique Points
    • Jim Schlossnagle quit as Texas A&M baseball coach to take a job at the University of Texas
    • Schlossnagle gave word of his decision to leave Texas A&M shortly after arriving back from Omaha, Nebraska
    • Texas and Texas A&M are longtime intrastate rivals with deep-rooted hatred towards each other
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The author, Kyle Feldscher, uses emotional manipulation by describing the Aggies as being 'infuriated' and 'angered' by Schlossnagle's decision to leave for Texas. He also quotes Schlossnagle expressing his emotions about staying at Texas A&M and leaving for Texas. This article does not disclose any sources.
    • It's a stunning turnaround that has infuriated Aggies
    • Schlossnagle acknowledged he was likely to anger the Aggie fanbase.
    • The two schools have long been intrastate rivals and the rivalry runs deep ... A&M athletic director Trev Alberts said in a statement that Schlossnagle gave word of his decision to leave for Texas shortly after the team arrived back in College Station, Texas, after being defeated by the University of Tennessee in Omaha, Nebraska.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author, Kyle Feldscher, uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the University of Texas as 'Texas A&M's hated rival' and implying that the fans will be infuriated. He also uses an appeal to emotion when describing the historical significance of 'The Aggie War Hymn'. No formal fallacies were found.
    • ][The author] The two schools have long been intrastate rivals and the rivalry runs deep [[/...]] The author uses the phrase 'hated rival' to describe the University of Texas, which is an inflammatory way to refer to a sports rivalry. This is an example of emotional language that is intended to elicit a strong reaction from readers.
    • ][The author] For his part, Schlossnagle acknowledged he was likely to anger the Aggie fanbase. [[/...]] The author states that Coach Schlossnagle 'acknowledged he was likely to anger the Aggie fanbase', implying that this is a negative thing. This is an example of an appeal to emotion, as the author is trying to elicit a negative emotional response from readers towards the fans of Texas A&M.
    • ][The author] The two schools have long been intrastate rivals and the rivalry runs deep [[/...]] The author states that 'the rivalry runs deep' between Texas A&M and the University of Texas. This is an example of a dichotomous depiction, as it presents the two universities as being diametrically opposed to each other, when in reality there may be many similarities and complexities between them. The author is using this language to create a sense of intensity and hostility around the rivalry, which may not accurately reflect the situation.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication