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BREAKING: Texas A&M hires Trev Alberts from Nebraska as next director of athletics

After Ross Bjork departed Aggieland in January to become the next athletic director at Ohio State, interim AD R.C. Slocum began his search.

After Ross Bjork departed College Station in January to become the next athletic director at The Ohio State University, interim AD R.C. Slocum began searching for Texas A&M‘s next director of athletics.

According to a report on Wednesday morning from Brent Zwerneman, Aggies writer for the Houston Chronicle, Texas A&M chose Nebraska athletic director Trev Alberts as its next AD. That report was immediately confirmed by Yahoo Sports college football writer Ross Dellenger.

Sources close to ESPN college football senior writer Pete Thamel said the contract offer is pretty lucrative. The deal is reportedly for five years and would make Alberts not only one of the highest paid ADs in the SEC but also among the top 10 in the nation.

Following Zwerneman’s report, his colleague Greg Rajan shared an entertaining anecdote. Remember when ESPN senior NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper went off on the Indianapolis Colts for passing on quarterback Trent Dilfer in the 1994 draft? Well, the player they drafted was Alberts.

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Look: Multiple Aggie athletes reach a major accomplishment and receive their Aggie Rings

Texas A&M ring day just passed and a number of Texas A&M athletes received their hard earned and well-deserved Aggie Ring.

Texas A&M is a school chalked full of tradition and outside of the 12th man, Aggie Ring Day is at the top of the cherished customs. From the outside looking in sometimes athletes get a bad rap for being entitled or having it easier than everyone else. However, it’s a lot of hard work and early mornings that keep them under different stressors than a traditional student.

So, when an athlete has the discipline to manage their schooling, athletic schedule, and personal life responsibly, it should be acknowledged. A few notable names for November’s Aggie Ring Day are Max Johnson, Fadil Diggs, Trinity Cannon, and Vishnu Sadagopan.

Below is a brief history of the Aggie ring from The Association of Former Students:

Design of the class ring at A&M is as deep in symbolism as it is in tradition. The shield on the top of the ring symbolizes protection of the good reputation of the alma mater. The 13 stripes in the shield refer to the 13 original states and symbolize the intense patriotism of graduates and undergraduates of A&M. The five stars in the shield refer to phases of development of the student: mind or intellect, body, spiritual attainment, emotional poise, and integrity of character. The eagle is symbolic of agility and power, and ability to reach great heights.

Congratulations to all of the Aggie Ring recipients and we wish them the best in all their future endeavors.