Dan Campbell’s alma-mater, Texas A&M, is looking for a head coach so of course it’s first call is going to be to Dan Campbell.
Unfortunately for the Aggies, Campbell is not interested and is happy coaching the Detroit Lions in what’s turning into one of the franchise’s best seasons in its history.
According to CBS Sports, the Aggies reached out and Campbell made it clear that he’s staying in the NFL:
Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell is not expected to be a candidate for the Texas A&M vacancy, sources told CBS Sports on Tuesday. After backchannel communications were initiated by the Aggies, it was made clear that Campbell would be staying in the NFL with the Lions.
The 47-year-old Campbell spent four seasons (1995 to 1998) as a tight end, wide receiver and special teams player for the Aggies. He was born in Clifton, Texas, which is two hours way from Texas A&M University.
Campbell is in his 12th year overall as an NFL coach with nine years spent as an assistant with the Miami Dolphins and New Orleans Saints. He previously served as an interim coach for the Dolphins, going 5-7 in 2015. Campbell has no prior college coaching experience.
