That's not to say the departed coaches were unhappy in Logan or looking to move, necessarily. Having them picked off by other programs, including three in Power 5 conferences, is largely a compliment to what the Aggies have done, although two departures to Fresno State were less easily explained.
In any case, every time his phone buzzed with a unrecognized number in January and February, Wells became less eager to answer, wondering, "Who wants one of my guys now?"
One night, he reluctantly fielded a call from a friend, North Carolina coach Larry Fedora. Not again, Wells was thinking.