Most likely nothing to see here, but slow news week.
A&M wants to get away from the #WRTS slogan:
http://m.espn.go.com/ncf/story?story...QzNl9Slo%22%7D
Deadspin with a more informative read on #WRTS and Mack's father:
http://deadspin.com/how-did-a-texas-...ium=socialflow
So Mack went to A&M because Mack's daddy saw an opportunity to make some cash.
Sad.
The sad part is muddying the waters of a great business opportunity for your family by hiring a lawyer who graduated from A&M, most likely donates to A&M and helped file trademarks for the very controversial Johnny Football. How do you not see that arrangement as a potential problem for A&M and your son's recruitment?
Tech has some beautiful buildings too. And captured against the background of snow is breathtaking
Now A&M defensive coordinator, John Chavis, is suing LSU AND A&M over contract issues:
http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/A...vice=phone&c=y
I need someone smarter than me to explain because it's a bizarre turn of events.
Looks like Chavis wants A&M to pay that $400K to LSU even though he doesn't think he owes, so he's suing both parties.
This is what I found
Here is the complaint:
http://media.graytvi...vis_lawsuit.pdf
Chavis could unilaterally terminate his contract with 30 days notice, so once he turned in his notice on Jan 5, the clock began to tick on the expiration of his contract. Until that clock ran out, he was still contractually obligated to LSU. Aggy and Chavis are saying Chavis did nothing connected to TAMU athletics until Feb 12 and therefore Chavis owes nothing, since his contract would have been terminated with less than 11 months remaining. The key date here is Feb 5, the date on which, under Chavis' notice, his contract would have terminated. LSU is saying that prior to Feb 5 (30 days after Chavis gave notice) Chavis performed some act that cons uted a constructive breach of his contract and therefore they are due no less than $400,000 in liquidated damages.
If Chavis discussed TAMU defensive strategy, potential TAMU recruits, appeared in public in a TAMU logo or any of a number of other acts, he could very well be held in breach of his contract and have to pay the $400,000 in liquidated damages for early termination of the contract. I haven't read Chavis' contract, but if the $400,000 was just liquidated damages for early termination, he may well be liable for additional damages for the constructive breach. Additionally, if TAMU induced Chavis to constructively breach his contract, TAMU could be liable for damages for tortious interference with a contract. TAMU could talk Chavis into giving notice and terminating his contract in accordance with its terms, but TAMU could not induce Chavis to breach the contract without facing potential liability.
Lol aggy
If this is all true, I don't see how A&M has a case. One of many examples that he was working for them before Feb. 5:
From what I've read, I think A&M has to be involved in the suit as his current employer and it also keeps the case in Brazos County. But the issue is Chavis recruiting for A&M BEFORE that February 4th date. My guess is someone from A&M prematurely told Chavis there would be no issue with potential damages in order to get him out on the recruiting trail as quickly as possible (see the Mack picture), but that situation backfired and here we are. LSU wants $400K in damages, A&M doesn't want to pay anything (as they're already paying old coaches) and Chavis definitely doesn't want to dip into his own pockets.
LSU should countersue. What moron gave Chavis the green light to recruit for aggy while still employed at LSU?
Lawyer on OBs out of Houston claims LSU did this afternoon.
Wow
Final Junior Day list (from all sites) even though DFW kids may have a of a time getting out of town.
Guys in red are "maybes."
2016 Commitments
QB, Shane Buechele, Arlington Lamar
WR, Reggie Hemphill, Manvel
LB, DeMarco Boyd, Gilmer
2016 Prospects
QB, Logan Bonner, Rowlett
QB, Tristen Wallace, DeSoto
RB, Darius Anderson, Richmond George Ranch
RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
RB, D'Vaughn Pennamon, Manvel
RB, Kyle Porter, Katy
RB, Devwah Whaley, Beaumont Central
RB, Trayveon Williams, Houston C.E. King
WR, Dee Anderson, West Mesquite
WR, Kofi Boateng, Arlington Lamar
WR, Tren'Davian son, Navasota
WR, Devin Duvernay, Sachse
TE, Cody Mitc , Jasper
OL, Willie Allen, John Curtis (River Ridge, LA)
OL, Austin Anderson, Mineola
OL, Riley Anderson, Mineola
OL, Jean Delance, North Mesquite
OL, Kellen Diesch, Trophy Club Byron Nelson
OL, Keenan Murphy, Crosby
OL, Austin Myers, Manvel
OL, Zack Shackelford, Belton
OL, JP Urquidez, Copperas Cove
DT, Darius Anderson, Fort Bend Hightower
DT, Kendell Jones, Killeen Shoemaker
DT, Michael Williams, Forth Worth All Saints Episcopal
DE, Mark Jackson, Cibolo Steele
DE, Justin Madubuike, McKinney North
DE, Sidney Murray, Rosenberg Terry
DE, Johnnie Williams, Austin LBJ
LB, Jordan Carmouche, Manvel
LB, Nathaniel Evans, John Curtis (River Ridge, LA)
LB, Erick Fowler, Manor
LB, Dontavious Jackson, Alief Elsik
LB, Jeffrey McCulloch, Aldine Davis
LB, Rahssan Thornton, Killeen Shoemaker
CB, Julian Chandler, Fort Bend Hightower
CB, Parrish Cobb, Waco La Vega
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco High
CB, Donovan Duvernay, Sachse
CB, Obi Eboh, Southlake Carroll
CB, Benjie Franklin, Alief Taylor
CB, Rajah Preciado, College Station
S, Deontay Anderson, Manvel
S, Chris Brown, Alief Elsik
S, Eric Monroe, Galena Park North Shore
ATH, Grayland Arnold, Kountze
ATH, Greg Eisworth, South Grand Prairie
ATH, Blais Herman, Austin St. Andrew's
ATH, Christian Wallace, Katy Tompkins
ATH, Kamaran Williams, Conroe
Last edited by TFloss32; 02-27-2015 at 08:19 PM.
Jesus, Aggie.
Per OrangeBloods, TE JC Chalk of Argyle will not be in Austin tomorrow.
From what I have read Chavis and lawyer did not have to involve ATM, but it works to his benefit if he does. He is still on for coaching in the Spring though. So I too need more clarification as it appears that AGgIe is not surprised that Chavis has involved them.
Aggie claims its all to keep this out of Louisiana courts. And Brazos county could find Chavis needs to pay LSU in which case the Aggies would pay the fee. Other explanation claims that Chavis could have kept it out of Louisiana without involving ATM. So I am confused.
Last edited by pgardn; 02-27-2015 at 09:26 PM.
Aggy imploding before spring training
Strange they didn't reschedule junior day.
Aggy
Below is a list of guys I have on "offer watch" assuming they make it in today.
Who would you offer?
RB, Darius Anderson, Richmond George Ranch
http://247sports.com/Player/Darius-Anderson-37382
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1343402/darius-anderson
RB, Rakeem Boyd, Houston Stratford
http://247sports.com/Player/Rakeem-Boyd-33411
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1604222/rakeem-boyd
RB, Kyle Porter, Katy
http://247sports.com/Player/Kyle-Porter-37371
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3241608/kyle-porter
TE, Cody Mitc , Jasper
http://247sports.com/Player/Cody-Mitc -79622
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4699861/cody-mitc
OL, Jean Delance, North Mesquite
http://247sports.com/Player/Jean-Delance-76869
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4181744/jean-delance
CB, Parrish Cobb, Waco La Vega
http://247sports.com/Player/Parrish-Cobb-75537
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2193271/parrish-cobb
CB, Eric Cuffee, Waco High
http://247sports.com/Player/Eric-Cuffee-47657
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2261876/eric-cuffee
CB, Benjie Franklin, Alief Taylor
http://247sports.com/Player/Benjie-Franklin-77716
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2128752/benjie-franklin
S, Chris Brown, Alief Elsik
http://247sports.com/Player/Chris-Brown-49466
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2609064/chris-brown
ATH, Grayland Arnold, Kountze
http://247sports.com/Player/Grayland-Arnold-67493
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1787496/grayland-arnold
ATH, Greg Eisworth, South Grand Prairie
http://247sports.com/Player/Greg-Eisworth-76932
http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2617800/greg-eisworth
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