Braden has people pulling him different ways, but unless something changes, it won't be us. Which sucks because this was a battle we couldn't and shouldn't lose.

NIL isn't a major factor, as we can match or exceed anything he'd get from anywhere else. I firmly believe it's the state of our program right now. We've been at the bottom of the league for two years and while Parker should help improve our pitching, we didn't bring in much in terms of impact arms from the portal, so how much our pitching can improve is very much in the air. Another factor is that I think he just might like A&M better. Which isn't an excuse. As a coach on the hot seat, you've got to do whatever it takes to win this battle, but it appears it's one he's going to lose.

I selfishly hope he returns to Stanford so we don't have to face him.