Texas A&M fires head coach Jimbo Fisher: Ross Bjork said “we are not reaching our full potential”

Ross Bjork, Texas A&M athletic director

The assessment that I delivered was that we are not reaching our full potential

Mark Welsh, Texas A&M interim president

The decision to part ways with Coach Fisher is the result of a thorough evaluation of the football program's performance, and what's in the best interest of the overall program and Texas A&M University

Ross Bjork, Texas A&M athletic director

After very careful analysis of all the components related to Texas A&M football, I recommended to President Welsh and then Chancellor Sharp that a change in the leadership of the program was necessary in order for Aggie football to reach our full potential and they accepted my decision

Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M head coach

It’s not frustrating, but it’s disappointing at times

The decision to part ways with Fisher came after Texas A&M defeated Mississippi State 51-10 on Saturday at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas.

Associated Press

Texas A&M fired coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, a move that will cost the school more than $75 million

Texas A&M University fired head football coach Jimbo Fisher on Sunday, committing itself to spend more than $75 million to buy out his contract and announcing a national search for his replacement

A&M Assistant Coach Elijah Robinson has been named the team’s interim head coach for the final two games of the season