SNYDER — Texas is notoriously difficult for out-of-state coaches to find head coaching jobs, and Lovington, New Mexico’s Anthony Gonzales knew it.  

Call it a respect thing. 

Texans generally believe (and with some validity) that their high school football is the best in the country. They think their players are the best, their fan support is the best and it only stands to reason that their coaching is the best as well. So why give some upstart from out of state a shot at a Texas job?