HOUSTON – First-year Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher was named to the American Heart Association Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List, it was announced Wednesday.
Fisher, just one of four active head coaches to win a national championship, has led the Aggies to a 5-2 start and has the Aggies ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, the team's highest ranking since 2016.
Posting a 3-1 record in SEC play, Texas A&M has reeled off conference wins against Arkansas, an overtime-thriller inside Kyle Field against then-No. 13 Kentucky and a road victory at South Carolina.
Fisher's mark has already been made on the program as the Aggies have improved in numerous categories from a year ago. Texas A&M is the lone FBS school with 80+ first downs via the rush and pass, and leads the SEC in offensive and defensive total plays, first downs and time of possession.
The Coach of the Year is announced live on January 9, 2019 during the awards dinner and ceremony at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.
Now in its 33rd year, the award recognizes the country's top college football coaches for their contributions both on and off the field. The Coach of the Year Award is the only college coaching honor selected after all bowl games are concluded and is voted on by the National Sports Media Association.
Once again this year, sports aficionados can enjoy the Bryant Awards live on FOX College Sports – available through most cable providers. Fans can follow the Watch List coaches, track progress of the awards and be among the first to know made the finalist list at www.facebook.com/bryantawards.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List
Bill Clark, UAB
Mario Cristobal, Oregon
Dave Doeren, North Carolina State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Tom Herman, Texas
Josh Heupel, UCF
Dana Holgorsen, West Virginia
Brian Kelly, Notre Dame
Seth Littrell, North Texas
Mike MacIntyre, Colorado
Dan Mullen, Florida
Ed Orgeron, LSU
Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
Nick Saban, Alabama
Kirby Smart, Georgia
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Charlie Strong, South Florida
Fisher, just one of four active head coaches to win a national championship, has led the Aggies to a 5-2 start and has the Aggies ranked No. 17 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll, the team's highest ranking since 2016.
Posting a 3-1 record in SEC play, Texas A&M has reeled off conference wins against Arkansas, an overtime-thriller inside Kyle Field against then-No. 13 Kentucky and a road victory at South Carolina.
Fisher's mark has already been made on the program as the Aggies have improved in numerous categories from a year ago. Texas A&M is the lone FBS school with 80+ first downs via the rush and pass, and leads the SEC in offensive and defensive total plays, first downs and time of possession.
The Coach of the Year is announced live on January 9, 2019 during the awards dinner and ceremony at the Post Oak Hotel in Houston.
Now in its 33rd year, the award recognizes the country's top college football coaches for their contributions both on and off the field. The Coach of the Year Award is the only college coaching honor selected after all bowl games are concluded and is voted on by the National Sports Media Association.
Once again this year, sports aficionados can enjoy the Bryant Awards live on FOX College Sports – available through most cable providers. Fans can follow the Watch List coaches, track progress of the awards and be among the first to know made the finalist list at www.facebook.com/bryantawards.
Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Watch List
Bill Clark, UAB
Mario Cristobal, Oregon
Dave Doeren, North Carolina State
Luke Fickell, Cincinnati
Jimbo Fisher, Texas A&M
Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Tom Herman, Texas
Josh Heupel, UCF
Dana Holgorsen, West Virginia
Brian Kelly, Notre Dame
Seth Littrell, North Texas
Mike MacIntyre, Colorado
Dan Mullen, Florida
Ed Orgeron, LSU
Lincoln Riley, Oklahoma
Nick Saban, Alabama
Kirby Smart, Georgia
Dabo Swinney, Clemson
Mark Stoops, Kentucky
Charlie Strong, South Florida