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Jimbo Fisher and Steve Addazio face intense backlash as Texas A&M offense sputters early
By Keith Farner
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Jimbo Fisher and Steve Addazio drew heavy backlash from Texas A&M fans and media after the Aggies offensive line struggled mightily to start the game Saturday against South Carolina.
The Gamecocks delivered 3 early sacks, and Texas A&M mustered just 3 yards on its first drive, then 14 yards on 8 plays on its next drive. Addazio, the offensive line coach for the Aggies, shouldered much of the blame in reactions by fans and media in the first half.
One bright spot was that the Aggies began the game 3-for-3 on 4th down.
Texas A&M took the lead over the Gamecocks with a 10-play, 48-yard drive that took 6:19 late in the first half.
The Aggies led 14-7 late in the first half.
Here’s a sample of the reaction:
Back in the spring I asked Jimbo Fisher about 2nd year OL coach Steve Addazio, in pointing out how bad the OL was last year.
Fisher’s response:
“He’s a very good coach, a very productive coach and has done it for a long time. I think he’ll do a great job (this season).”— Brent Zwerneman (@BrentZwerneman) October 28, 2023
I’m starting a rumor that Addazio has something on Jimbo and that’s why he still has a job btw
— steve addazio hate account (@allisoonnn_) October 28, 2023
Steve Addazio is soooo unserious
— Boston Ranger™️ (@BostonAggie) October 28, 2023
It’s really unbelievable how bad Texas A&M’s offensive line is with all 4 and five stars. How is it this terrible two years in a row? How is Steve Addazio still employed?
— Biscuits & SEC (@biscuitsandsec) October 28, 2023
Why hasn’t anyone beaten up Steve Addazio on the sideline yet?
— Adam (@CenTexAg) October 28, 2023
Steve Addazio is soooo unserious
— Boston Ranger™️ (@BostonAggie) October 28, 2023
I honestly feel so bad for Max like our OL is such hot garbage that he just doesn’t stand a chance
— steve addazio hate account (@allisoonnn_) October 28, 2023
I’m starting a rumor that Addazio has something on Jimbo and that’s why he still has a job btw
— steve addazio hate account (@allisoonnn_) October 28, 2023
Jimbo Fisher next fall: pic.twitter.com/O1zgX9tfZq
— AggiesToday (AT) (@AggiesToday) October 28, 2023
Jimbo Fisher and James Franklin are the definition of overrated. I can’t think of any other active coaches in college football who are more overrated than those two. pic.twitter.com/jcmJsQf6Hn
— Zach Gelb (@ZachGelb) October 28, 2023
Jimbo Fisher committing fraud at Texas A&M doesn’t get discussed enough
— Jeff B Whitty (@Johnny_Beerball) October 28, 2023
Jimbo fisher reminds me of someone’s drunk uncle at a cookout
— Mike (@Blackmon_BSBL) October 28, 2023
— FIRE JIMBO FISHER!!!! boooooo (dude party man) (@DoubleChina7) October 28, 2023
A former newspaper veteran, Keith Farner is a news manager for Saturday Down South.
