Sumlin's Gambit: A decision, a domino, a risky move

An old football axiom proclaims: “Jimmies and Joes beat X’s and O’s.”

Nowhere does it say “Maliks.”

The message is simple. Players are more important to success than coaches are.

Every coach wants great talent with which to work. Texas A&M appears to have lost a talented Joe while waiting for the X’s and O’s.

Coach Kevin Sumlin’s search for a defensive coordinator has extended into three weeks.