At one time, Jimbo Fisher was mentioned as a possible successor to Mack Brown at Texas after the 2013 season.
There was interest. But, as Austin American-Statesman columnist Kirk Bohls reported at the time, Texas backed away after Jed Hughes of the Korn/Ferry search firm cautioned athletic director Steve Patterson about "Fisher's prickly personality." Sources since have confirmed the account and about Texas' concerns about Fisher. Instead, Texas hired Charlie Strong. Both he and Patterson were gone within three years.
Now the Aggies have a national championship-wining coach headed from Florida State to College Station, pursuing and landing their No.