Big news for Texas sports fans! Chris Beard is staying at Ole Miss as head coach, even though Texas A&M wanted him for their open job.
This broke today, April 2, 2025, and X is exploding with reactions. Fans are shocked, and posts are getting tons of views, like 261,748 for one post. It’s all about college basketball drama, and it’s trending now.
Top X Posts
Here are the top posts to see the buzz:
• On3sports post with 261,748 views, saying Beard’s staying, reported by Pete Nakos.
• CBKReport post with 13,501 views, also shocked, linking to the news.
• CoachingChanges post with 25,770 views, mentioning rumors from both schools.
The On3sports X post from April 2, 2025, at 12:28 PM PDT, announcing that Chris Beard is staying at Ole Miss despite being a top candidate for Texas A&M’s head coach opening, sparked a variety of reactions in the comments.
Fans expressed surprise that Beard turned down what was rumored to be a hefty offer from Texas A&M, with some estimating it around $7 million annually.
Several users praised his loyalty to Ole Miss, noting it’s rare for a coach to stay after such interest, especially given his success in leading the Rebels to a Sweet 16 in his second season.
Others speculated about Texas A&M’s next target, tossing out names like they’re playing a coaching lottery, while a few made lighthearted jabs, like “Guess he likes Oxford’s BBQ better than College Station’s.”
There’s a sense of curiosity about what Ole Miss offered—rumors of a raise and more NIL funds floated around—but no one seemed shocked or upset.