Joe Kines retires as Aggies’ defensive coordinator

Joe Kines has spoken lovingly of his wife, Rubye, and her cooking over his past two years at Texas A&M. Kines, 65, will now get to savor much more of both – along with other joys of retirement. Kines on Wednesday announced his departure as the Aggies’ defensive coordinator and assistant head coach. “God has blessed me so much,” Kines said. “I am a man of faith and family, and I feel like it is time for me to retire. … It’s time for Rubye and me to spend a lot more time with our grandsons.” A&M coach Mike Sherman said Wednesday he shouldn’t have trouble filling the vacancy, but didn’t set a timetable for doing so. “I have no doubt we will attract quality candidates for the defensive coordinator position,” Sherman said. – Houston Chronicle