Texas A&M Aggies Fans Criticizing Coach Michael Earley: 'In Over His Head'

The Texas A&M Aggies have dropped out of the rankings after starting as the preseason No. 1.

ASU's Spencer Torkelson (20) high-fives hitting coach Michael Earley after Torkelson scored against Arizona during a game at Phoenix Municipal Stadium in Phoenix, Ariz. on March 30, 2019. Z6i9069 / Patrick Breen, Patrick Breen/The Republic

The Texas A&M Aggies and head coach Michael Earley started off the season with the highest of expectations, earning preseason No. 1 honors after coming up just short of winning a College World Series National Championship last year.

That feels like ages ago with the end of March already approaching.

Texas A&M has dropped out of the rankings completely with a 10-9 record after getting swept in the SEC-opening series against Alabama this past weekend. The Aggies' final loss to the Tide came in a 2-0 shutout at Blue Bell Park on Sunday.

Jun 24, 2024; Omaha, NE, USA; Texas A&M Aggies right fielder Jace Laviolette (17) looks over the field after the loss against the Tennessee Volunteers at Charles Schwab Field Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images / Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images

Meanwhile in Austin, the No. 8 Texas Longhorns and former Texas A&M head coach Jim Schlossnagle are 17-1 and on a 17-game winning streak.

TexAgs interviewed Earley on Monday and shared a clip of it on X. Fans quickly shared their reactions -- and disappointment -- with Earley, as some pointed out the lack of positivity in his voice.

Click here to listen to the audio from TexAgs.

"We're continuing to crush them on defense, but it gets to a point where you do that, to a point where you can't get someone hurt," Earley said. "And, you know, it's been fairly okay I mean that stretch and then on Saturday was bad, but I think the simple fact of the matter is, is we got to hit, you have to hit."

Fans on X reacted with a bit of frustration, and understandably so considering the preseason expectations. Some called out the obvious statement by Earley that the Aggies need to be better at hitting following a shutout loss.

"He’s a master at one thing for sure…the obvious," tweeted one user.

"Where is the energy, passion, and enthusiasm..." questioned another.

"In over his head," wrote another user.

These were just a few of the reactions from fans, something that won't slow down if the Aggies continue to drop more games.

Texas A&M hosts Texas A&M-Corpus Christi on Tuesday night.

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