Kines initially did not show interest to the position, but after he exchanged words with Sherman in an interview, he accepted. Kines has called the Aggie defensive squad "awful, and that's being real polite" in the 2008 preseason.
Kines did not initially show interest but decided to accept after a discussion with Sherman during an interview. He also characterized the Aggie defensive squad as "awful" or "horrible" in the 2008 preseason.