My personal opinion is that Stansbury took the job because it allows him to transition back into coaching while being paid one of the highest assistant salaries in the SEC. I don't believe Kennedy is planning to retire or is being forced to retire. Could Stansbury become head coach at A&M one day? Certainly, but I don't think Kennedy or the AD has planned in advance for this to happen. In addition, this is unlikely to happen if A&M is coming off a disappointing season next year.
If the above is true, why would Stansbury come here?
1) High assistant salary, perhaps with a multi year contract.
2) Feels comfortable with Kennedy and upside to next year's squad.
3) Either didn't have other significant offers or didn't feel good about the offers he did have. The A&M position allows him to transition back to coaching while waiting for better HC positions to come along.
If the above is true, why would Stansbury come here?
1) High assistant salary, perhaps with a multi year contract.
2) Feels comfortable with Kennedy and upside to next year's squad.
3) Either didn't have other significant offers or didn't feel good about the offers he did have. The A&M position allows him to transition back to coaching while waiting for better HC positions to come along.