A&M just forced LSU to saw a nut off in order to keep their DC.
Methinks A&M is not making friends in the SEC as they go on their southeastern coach purchasing tour, wagging money in all directions.
I could see A&M getting the "UT" stigma in the SEC, sans the championships of course. They've always wanted to be big for their britches, and now they are living it out.
Wouldn't surprise me in the least if relationships sour as the *real* SEC is a proud and tight-knit bunch (LSU, Bama, Auburn, Georgia, Florida, Tenn). A&M was brought into the SEC for the benefit of access to Texas, not to become the Jock Ewing of the conference.
Certainly wouldn't count on any "gentlemen's agreements" if I were A&M.