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Dennis Franchione Resigns

By WKRG Staff/Associated Press

Former Alabama coach Dennis Franchione has resgined from Texas A&M. He made the announcement following the Aggies 38-30 win over 13th-ranked Texas.
Read His Statement Dennis Franchione Resigns

Published: Fri, November 23, 2007 - 9:16 pm Last Updated: Fri, November 23, 2007 - 11:52 pm

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP) - Dennis Franchione
resigned as Texas A&M's coach less than an hour after the Aggies
beat archrival Texas 38-30 at Kyle Field. That ends a rocky
five-year tenure for Franchione.
Franchione finished 32-and-28 at A&M, far short of the
expectations when he replaced R.C. Slocum in December 2002. A&M was
19-and-21 in Big 12 games under Franchione. Worst of all, A&M lost
12 of 15 games against main rivals Texas Tech, Oklahoma and Texas.
The Aggies are 7-and-5 overall and 4-and-4 in the Big 12, having
lost four of its last six.
Franchione says he appreciated the opportunity to coach A&M and
says he has "made many lasting friendships" at College Station.

STATEMENT:
"Kim & I have arrived at the decision to step down as head football coach out of respect and love for our players, for this University and its football program.

I've always said that coaches exist for only one reason-the players. We have an outstanding group of young men on this team and especially great people. We want them to know that we love them, feel blessed for our time together, and will miss them.

We appreciate the opportunity we have had at this great institution to work with this administration, the people throughout this department and campus, and the former students. We have made many lasting friendships.

We also need to say a special appreciation to a loyal, tireless and dedicated group of assistant coaches and their families, who have given so much to this program. This includes our support staff and every individual who has been a part of this team.

We have enjoyed 35 years in coaching, and we will consider our time in Aggieland to be a rewarding part. We wish the best to everyone here.

Thanks and Gig' Em!"