2014 Texas Longhorns Recruiting Thread

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

AD Steve Patterson says that he plans to have a new coach in place no later than Jan.15th. The 15th ends the dead period for recruiting and he feels that its important for the new coach to begin targeting recruits and developing relationships at that point.

[DMX7]

How nice would it have been to have a high schooler (Bryce Dixon) at TE last night than whoever we had.

[TFloss32]

I wanted to apologize for the lack of posts the past few weeks. Not only has there not been much going on, but I've tried to step away from the boards since it's mostly just annoying conjecture on the coaching search. Anyway, hope y'all had a nice Christmas (or whatever you celebrate) and have a safe night this evening. Hopefully the new era will start next week and we'll have a lot to talk about.

[TFloss32]

Anyone from the staff going to be retained after this season? Are we still waiting till jan 1 to hear more coaching rumors?


hopefully we keep robinson

Not a coach, but Suddes should be retained.

Only coach I can see getting serious consideration is Wyatt and an outside chance for Davis and Porter.

[TFloss32]

AD Steve Patterson says that he plans to have a new coach in place no later than Jan.15th. The 15th ends the dead period for recruiting and he feels that its important for the new coach to begin targeting recruits and developing relationships at that point.

One would hope the new coach and his staff would be in place a week before that date.

They will have a lot of film to review and will need to get their recruiting plan together so they can go all-out when the dead period expires.

[Mr. Peabody]

Not a coach, but Suddes should be retained.

Only coach I can see getting serious consideration is Wyatt and an outside chance for Davis and Porter.

Would Wyatt stay as the OC?

[TFloss32]

Some notes posted by Inside Texas yesterday...

-QB David Ash's concussion symptoms are finally gone. He has been throwing with the elder Shipley and plans on being ready for spring ball.

-the search committee has yet to officially meet and probably won't before a new coach is hired. This is solely Patterson's baby and a good reason why we've seen so many different baseless coaching rumors; nobody truly knows what's going on. With that said, don't expect arguably the biggest decision of Patterson's career to result in a name like Fedora of North Carolina.

-Mack and President Powers are currently not speaking. Factor in Mack trying to re-negotiate his buyout agreement plus leaking details to the media, and it's made things quite awkward. Luckily, it's benefited the coaching search because it's keeping Mack at a distance and Patterson has been given full autonomy to go get his guy. It also helps with any potential coaching candidate knowing that Mack won't be around peering over his shoulder at all times.

-speaking of Mack's buyout agreement, those details are supposed to be finalized starting today and are expected to be done swiftly. The main issue to be resolved is UT releasing itself from any liability as it pertains to Mack. His new role shouldn't be anything more than fundraising figurehead and Powers apparently now understands this is the way it has to be going forward if the football team is ever going to get back on track.

-the current #1 candidate is supposed to be formally offered this week, but no word if it will be done publicly for all of us to see. I'd say doubtful. One of Patterson's main goals with the new coaching hire is to change how the college football world is viewed (Big XII vs. SEC) in the eyes of recruits. The big money donors have also voiced this issue as one of their major concerns for the future.

[TFloss32]

Would Wyatt stay as the OC?

I wish I could give you a straight answer as it will depend on the offensive philosophy of the new coach and if the new coach already has an OC in mind. Keeping Wyatt around could be difficult if he's not given at least the title of co-offensive coordinator. We've already seen his name linked to some other OC jobs like North Carolina. My opinion is there is enough evidence of him as a proven recruiter and playcaller that he should at least receive an interview to remain on staff. I know 24/7 has mentioned that he would like to stay at Texas if he had his choice.

[TFloss32]

Notes from 24/7 as of this morning...

-they believe Jimbo Fisher signing an extension does not at all mean he's out of the picture for Texas and UT will continue to pursue.

-Patterson met with several former, big-name UT players (Eric Metcalf, Kasey Studdard, David Thomas) yesterday at the Hyatt in downtown San Antonio to discuss the coaching hire. The group's main concerns were getting someone on board who understands the tradition of the Texas program, someone who can relay the importance of academics (especially players coming back to finish degrees) and someone who flat-out wins games by building a solid program and maintaining that level of excellence.

-even though coaching candidates weren't discussed at length, the two names mentioned by the group were Jimbo Fisher and Art Briles.

-it is said that the former players were pleased with Patterson as the new AD because he's a UT guy and understands what it's like to be on campus and immersed in the culture. The players felt like they were genuinely heard, Patterson is "one of us" and "he gets it."

[TFloss32]

Amanda Pflugrad ‏@AmandaPflugrad
Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro announced in the press conference he will forgo his senior season and will enter the NFL draft.

[TFloss32]

Eric T ‏@Taylor_UT
The last time Texas woke up without Mack Brown as HC, Clinton was pres, gas averaged $1.19, Elton John was #1 on the Billboard Top 100.

[shyne]

I think it's gonna be Charlie Strong, I'm sure that will piss everyone off but I like that hire.

[TFloss32]

Update on DE Derick Roberson of San Antonio Brennan (24/7):

“I'm cool with them right now,” Roberson said of where his commitment to Texas stands. “I'm still committed to Texas, but I'm just waiting to see what happens with the coaching stuff before I take any other visits or move on.”

“No,” Roberson said. “I'd stick with Texas (and wouldn't de-commit before the new coach is hired.)"

“Texas has been my No. 1 school since I was little,” Roberson said. “I've had a couple of cousins play for Texas. Texas is home.”

“Oregon got in contact with me,” Roberson said. “Texas A&M is still offering me. OU is still coming after me. Alabama, USC and all of them.”

“Probably most likely Oregon,” said Roberson, who mentioned Alabama and Texas A&M as possible visit destinations. “I hear the university is real nice. They're one of the top ten in the country.”

“He's (Oscar Giles) stayed producing top-notch, NFL draft picks at defensive end,” Roberson said. “[Jeffcoat] just won a bunch of awards. If he's there, I'm there.”

[TFloss32]

CB/S Tony Brown will not play in the Under Armour game this week due to a shoulder injury.

[ThePop]

I think it's gonna be Charlie Strong, I'm sure that will piss everyone off but I like that hire.

It could be much worse than Strong.

[pgardn]

Now ESPN rumors Penn. St OBrien being given strong consideration.

Never ends...

[DMX7]

Nobody has a clue, there is no point in just engaging in pure speculation.

[pgardn]

Nobody has a clue, there is no point in just engaging in pure speculation.

Its interesting to consider who has not been considered.

So far, I have not.

[DMX7]

Its interesting to consider who has not been considered.

So far, I have not.

It's interesting, yet largely pointless.

[benefactor]

Now ESPN rumors Penn. St OBrien being given strong consideration.

Never ends...
O'Brien will either go back to Penn State or he will be the next coach of the Houston Texans.

[TFloss32]

Keep in mind that it's very possible we're getting misinformation, but OrangeBloods saying Patterson interviewed Charlie Strong today.

He's also already interviewed Vanderbilt's James Franklin.

[Michael Jordan.]

Keep in mind that it's very possible we're getting misinformation, but OrangeBloods saying Patterson interviewed Charlie Strong today.

He's also already interviewed Vanderbilt's James Franklin.
Spin machine. The real name will not get leaked until the announcement.

[Vito Corleone]

LOL Orange Bloods is about as inside on this as I am. Their inside source has dried up and is himself/herself on the outside.

congrats to everyone that paid 9.95 for all the misinformation.

[Vito Corleone]

The one thing I do believe in all this is that Texas is under a lot of pressure to hire a big splash name to take over the program. Someone that will turn the tide of recruit propaganda away from the belief that the SEC is better than the Big 12. This is why I still think the name will come from outside the Big 12 conference but will be someone that has close recruiting ties to Texas high school football.

[benefactor]

O'Brien will either go back to Penn State or he will be the next coach of the Houston Texans.
Done deal. Texans have hired O'Brien.

[TFloss32]

Five-star RB Dalvin Cook of Miami, FL has de-committed from Florida and committed to FSU.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying Texas did not interview Charlie Strong today. And then there's this tweet from a Louisville site:

Jody Demling ‏@jdemling
Have confirmed through U of L that Texas has not asked for permission to interview Charlie Strong.

[Vito Corleone]

Like I said, all these news outlets are just tossing shit on the wall to see if something sticks, I'll wait for a real announcement.

[TFloss32]

QB Teddy Bridgewater declares for the NFL Draft:

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2014/01/01/report-bridgewater-declares-for-nfl-draft/

[TFloss32]

Statesman saying Art Briles willing to interview for UT job tomorrow and would accept if offered:

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jan/01/texas-interviews-strong-briles-next/

[TFloss32]

kbohls ‏@kbohls (https://twitter.com/kbohls)
I'm told Patterson's interview with Charlie Strong went "very well."

kbohls ‏@kbohls (https://twitter.com/kbohls)
Texas source says Patterson flew to Louisville, met with Charlie Strong for at least four hours; will interview others.

[TFloss32]

kbohls ‏@kbohls (https://twitter.com/kbohls)
Texas source says Louisville's Charlie Strong has reached out to Longhorn staff to do homework, perhaps lay groundwork for new job. #perhaps (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23perhaps&src=hash)

[DMX7]

If James Franklin were hired, I would puke.

[benefactor]

A big yes to Briles.

[Vito Corleone]

Statesman saying Art Briles willing to interview for UT job tomorrow and would accept if offered:

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jan/01/texas-interviews-strong-briles-next/

This is good news.

[shyne]

If be happy with Strong or Briles.

[DMX7]

I don't want him, especially with that big buyout.

[BlueTiger]

Briles please. I still think he could hit the ground running a lot better than the other realistic choices. HS kids want to play his system and coaches love him.

[Vito Corleone]

I don't want him, especially with that big buyout.

Why? it's not our money being spent, its the pocket change of billionaires.

[bluebellmaniac]

Why? it's not our money being spent, its the pocket change of billionaires.

I wonder how that works. Do the big pockets just make a check out to the other university themselves? Do they get Texas to pay the fee and then do a donation to Texas as a reimbursement? Or do they cut a check to the coach himself so then it looks like the coach is buying out his contract? I would think the latter would be the cleanest way to go, it minimizes the chance for litigation I would think.

[The Reckoning]

i'll tattoo briles' face on my ass if he becomes head coach

[Pelicans78]

i'll tattoo briles' face on my ass if he becomes head coach

Yeah. Gimmick coaches shouldn't be hired by big time programs who can recruit monster talent.

Shaw or Dantonio should be the top candidates.

[The Reckoning]

briles isn't a gimmick coach. he just knows how to utilize his personnel. plus hiring him will close in the recruiting advantage that baylor has right now.

[benefactor]

Just come out and say you want Mack back, DMX.

[Michael Jordan.]

Look at the name that hasn't been mentioned in all the misinformation.

[bluebellmaniac]

Look at the name that hasn't been mentioned in all the misinformation.

Saban .... LOL!

[Bloeddyr10]

There are rumors out there that former USC and Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron has been in contact with Texas lately. Not sure where it comes from, OrangeBloods or InsideTexas, or what position he would take. DC or DL?

[Mr. Peabody]

There are rumors out there that former USC and Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron has been in contact with Texas lately. Not sure where it comes from, OrangeBloods or InsideTexas, or what position he would take. DC or DL?

He's a killer recruiter. This would have to mean our head guy is in place, right?

[TFloss32]

There are rumors out there that former USC and Ole Miss coach Ed Orgeron has been in contact with Texas lately. Not sure where it comes from, OrangeBloods or InsideTexas, or what position he would take. DC or DL?


He's a killer recruiter. This would have to mean our head guy is in place, right?

The rumor was sent to Inside Texas this morning and it would be for a non-head coaching position.

If it's true, makes you wonder who sent him. And I agree with Peabody that this would mean Texas has their guy.

[TFloss32]

According to Barking Carnival, Major Applewhite has resigned:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/1/2/5266586/major-applewhite-texas-longhorns-offensive-coordinator-severance-resigns

[yavozerb]

According to Barking Carnival, Major Applewhite has resigned:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/1/2/5266586/major-applewhite-texas-longhorns-offensive-coordinator-severance-resigns

The time is finally almost here when all the dominos fall and you begin again..should be fun

[TFloss32]

The time is finally almost here when all the dominos fall and you begin again..should be fun

Agreed. Waiting is painful, but we're almost there.

[Michael Jordan.]

Not sure if posted in here, but has anyone seen this? :lol


http://sports.cbsimg.net/images/collegefootball/brown-billboard.jpg

[Bill_Brasky]

According to Barking Carnival, Major Applewhite has resigned:

http://www.barkingcarnival.com/2014/1/2/5266586/major-applewhite-texas-longhorns-offensive-coordinator-severance-resigns

Great news for Texas. Horrible playcaller.

[TFloss32]

FYI the Under Armour game starts at 3 p.m. on ESPN.

Both CB Tony Brown and S Jamal Adams are expected to commit to LSU. Same with RB Leonard Fournette.

[TFloss32]

More on Ed Orgeron from Inside Texas...Nahlin is the recruiting guy over there and he's in San Antonio this weekend for the Army All-American game. He says he's talking to one of the Texas commits today, and without being asked, the player says, "Orgeron interviewed with UT last night according to some of the USC commits." Interesting part about that is Orgeron tried to flip several Tennessee guys back in 2010 when he followed Kiffin to USC.

[TFloss32]

A&M WR Mike Evans going pro:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000308333/article/tamu-wr-mike-evans-declares-fro-nfl-draft

[TFloss32]

Per OrangeBloods, 2015 CB Jalen Campbell of Corpus Christi Flour Bluff has been been totally cleared after tearing his ACL earlier in the year.

[Phillip]

Look at the name that hasn't been mentioned in all the misinformation.

i literally at this point want Saban to magically commit to texas moreso to see the massive implosion of chode that will take place on this board when aggy fans realize that MJ was right the whole time, than for him to actually coach texas :lol

[Michael Jordan.]

i literally at this point want Saban to magically commit to texas moreso to see the massive implosion of chode that will take place on this board when aggy fans realize that MJ was right the whole time, than for him to actually coach texas :lol
They will want to have some preparationH ready for their anuses.

[Hook Em 88]

Caught Jermaine Roberts and Derick Roberson both wearing Texas Longhorns eye blacks before the kickoff of the Under Armour All-America game. Got to love that they continue to show support for their school even without a Head Coach.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Speedy Noil to A&M! That's was a surprise!

[rjv]

speedy noil commits to a&m. that makes three five star players in this class. it will be interesting to see if iheanacho commits to the ags as expected.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Myles Garrett is dominating this Under Armour game.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Jamal Adams to LSU. Tony Brown is sure to follow.

[DMX7]

Jamal Adams to LSU. Tony Brown is sure to follow.

lol, the state of Texas has been complete raided.

[Vito Corleone]

speedy noil commits to a&m. that makes three five star players in this class. it will be interesting to see if iheanacho commits to the ags as expected.

congrats, that is impressive

[ThePop]

Lots of speculation that Fournette will pick Texas. I know, I think it's bullshit too.

[Michael Jordan.]

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Guess we'll see if the nerd is right

[yavozerb]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 12m
Texas very interested in UCLA's Jim Mora. UT & reps of Mora had conversations today sources told AdamSchefter
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[rjv]

mora would be a very nice hire for texas

[yavozerb]

mora would be a very nice hire for texas
Mora as HC and orgeron as DC would be a pretty good get..

[Michael Jordan.]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 12m
Texas very interested in UCLA's Jim Mora. UT & reps of Mora had conversations today sources told Adam (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7541)Schefter
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Smokescreen.

[Michael Jordan.]

mora would be a very nice hire for texas
No. And he's not even on the list.

[ThePop]

Why do you pretend you know so much?

[Michael Jordan.]

Why do you pretend you know so much?
I know Texas will not settle on a shit coach. I know everyone wants to coach at Texas. And it's not pretend.

[Clipper Nation]

418871727482224640

Guess we'll see if the nerd is right
:lol Aggy gonna be real salty

[Michael Jordan.]

:lol Aggy gonna be real salty
If Fournette picks Texas, I'm spamming the entire fucking forum tonight.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Tony brown to Alabama was also a surprise to me. If Fournette commits to Texas then u can say that Louisiana was raided too. And it also will make me start believing that Nick Saban might actually be coming to coach the Longhorns!

[benefactor]

Damn that kid is good.

[benefactor]

Announcement coming next...

[benefactor]

Unsurprising.

[thunderup]

If Fournette picks Texas, I'm spamming the entire fucking forum tonight.
:lol faggot

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Oh well. Another let down after wishful thinking. Used to it now.

[DMX7]

LOL Saban is not coming and neither is LF. We were wasting our time with LF.

[Vito Corleone]

LOL this is why I don't follow Twitter. Too much BS to sort through when trying to find the truth.

I'm okay just sitting back and waiting for a real announcement. Hell I don't even trush AAS, SI, CBS or ESPN, all of them are tossing BS out there.

[TFloss32]

Brett McMurphy ‏@McMurphyESPN 12m
Texas very interested in UCLA's Jim Mora. UT & reps of Mora had conversations today sources told Adam (http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/member.php?u=7541)Schefter
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Not even pretending to know what's going to happen, but I like to think it's a good sign these smaller names are getting all of the attention.

[pgardn]

I know Texas will not settle on a shit coach. I know everyone wants to coach at Texas. And it's not pretend.

You know! You don't know shit

Btw what is a shit coach? List the shit coaches rumored and the ones YOU don't consider shit.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

With this Alabama loss we can definitely expect a few more rumors about Saban to Texas.

[Kermit]

Add Trevor Knight to the "Mack didn't offer" pile.

[sahoopster]

With this Alabama loss we can definitely expect a few more rumors about Saban to Texas.

Thought the same thing so I came running to check this thread...

[DMX7]

Add Trevor Knight to the "Mack didn't offer" pile.

I think a healthy Ash is just as good, but yeah, the number of misses is ridiculous.

[Kermit]

I think a healthy Ash is just as good, but yeah, the number of misses is ridiculous.

Apparently, Ash is a functional retard. A son of a dude, who knows Thompson can verify.

[DMX7]

Apparently, Ash is a functional retard. A son of a dude, who knows Thompson can verify.

Sounds ridiculous, but Thompson has corroborated that fact with his best friend's next door neighbor's dry cleaner. I think it's safe to say that we can trust it.

[Vito Corleone]

Add Trevor Knight to the "Mack didn't offer" pile.

Trvor is a Regan grad and I'm pretty sure he committed to Ou pretty early in the process before Texas had a chance to even look at him

[Kermit]

Trvor is a Regan grad and I'm pretty sure he committed to Ou pretty early in the process before Texas had a chance to even look at him

Quote to OrangeBloods in 2010.


My dad went to Texas, I've grown up going to their games & that's every kid's dream to play there.

[Vito Corleone]

Didn't you guys know? All high school academic all americans are retards, especially those who graduate early. Btw isn't he a chemistry major

[DMX7]

Trvor is a Regan grad and I'm pretty sure he committed to Ou pretty early in the process before Texas had a chance to even look at him

They knew about him. I remember his name popping up on Orangebloods a lot too back when he was still a junior in high school. Hell, even UTSA was recruiting him very early.

[Kermit]

They knew about him. I remember his name popping up on Orangebloods a lot too back when he was still a junior in high school. Hell, even UTSA was recruiting him very early.

It's a good thing they signed Connor Brewer.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

It doesn't matter if he was recruited or not. If he would have come he would have probably sucked because Texas has a problem with developing QB's. Then on top of that, they lack the ability to successfully evaluate talent.

[rjv]

knight had actually committed to a&m and then switched after the aggies picked up kenny hill and of course, after seeing the success of manziel.

[Kermit]

It doesn't matter if he was recruited or not. If he would have come he would have probably sucked because Texas has a problem with developing QB's. Then on top of that, they lack the ability to successfully evaluate talent.

I will disagree with the developing QB's part, because we are formulating that theory around Case McCoy. There haven't been any quarterbacks to develop. Which leads us to the lack of successfully evaluating talent.

[DMX7]

It doesn't matter if he was recruited or not. If he would have come he would have probably sucked because Texas has a problem with developing QB's. Then on top of that, they lack the ability to successfully evaluate talent.

I'm curious if Colt would have been Colt if his dad weren't a coach.

[the chronic]

Trvor is a Regan grad and I'm pretty sure he committed to Ou pretty early in the process before Texas had a chance to even look at him

Texas looked at Knight and really liked him but took Brewer as only scholly QB that year. It was well known Knight would have committed in a heart beat. Knight was another guy whose room was filled with Longhorn gear, etc. His father went to Texas and supposedly took him to a lot of games.

[Vito Corleone]

Well the good news is the guy making those decisions is gone

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

I will disagree with the developing QB's part, because we are formulating that theory around Case McCoy. There haven't been any quarterbacks to develop. Which leads us to the lack of successfully evaluating talent.

Well for me.. Case of course isn't very good. He may be the only QB from the past few years to actually reach his ceiling. To me, Ash was never polished, he just always had the most potential to be. He was better than the rest but that isn't saying much. I never had confidence in him. And then once sorry ass Gilbert left for SMU and started lighting it up that's when I turned to the development of the quarterbacks and declared it shitty. The talent evaluations don't need explaining we hear and see about that on a daily.

[Halberto]

And then once sorry ass Gilbert left for SMU and started lighting it up that's when I turned to the development of the quarterbacks and declared it shitty. The talent evaluations don't need explaining we hear and see about that on a daily.

Gilbert started playing well? I used to check his stats every once in a while and he never seemed to play any better. Even if he did, you have to question the competition he faced in the B12 compared to the AA. I wouldn't say we were unable to develop quarterbacks, but it's pretty clear that we've whiffed on talent since Colt left.

[Needs More Bourbon]

Knight hasn't been good until last night, so let's not pretend he's a bona fide world beater. We also don't know how good Brewer is going to be — not that it matters since we ran him off.

[yavozerb]

Knight hasn't been good until last night, so let's not pretend he's a bona fide world beater. We also don't know how good Brewer is going to be — not that it matters since we ran him off.

agreed..This is far and away knight's best game but you cannot ignore that the talent is there and he should be much more consistent next year for the sooners.

[rjv]

i think jerrod heard is going to work out for the longhorns. from what i've seen, he's a pretty solid threat.

[DMX7]

i think jerrod heard is going to work out for the longhorns. from what i've seen, he's a pretty solid threat.

I think Charlie Strong would be a perfect coach for Heard.

[Michael Jordan.]

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[Mr. Peabody]

Briles released a statement saying he is not a candidate for the UT job

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[Vito Corleone]

Everyone that is a candidate will say they aren't a candidate, everyone that isn't a candidate will say they aren't a candidate.

Every agent will say their client is a candidate

[Michael Jordan.]

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[Mr. Peabody]

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[Mr. Peabody]

These candidates announcing they're withdrawal from consideration this morning has to mean UT has their guy and the coaches are trying to settle down their respective fanbases, right?

[Michael Jordan.]

These candidates announcing they're withdrawal from consideration this morning has to mean UT has their guy and the coaches are trying to settle down their respective fanbases, right?
Yup. Those guys have been told that they are out.

[TFloss32]

We're making solid progress if guys are starting to "withdraw" their names.

[Sisk]

http://austin.craigslist.org/tlg/4270551655.html

[Vito Corleone]

I find it very interesting that we never saw or heard anything about Gundy.

[Trill Clinton]

i really really really hope my frat bruh, strong, gets the gig.

[Halberto]

Yup. Those guys have been told that they are out.

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gSMKwjPCXfI/TVSgl3Wif5I/AAAAAAAAABI/WsGl6nr4gZE/s1600/tom-smykowski-jump-to-conclusions-mat-office-space.jpg

[Vito Corleone]

I'm starting to think it will be Strong.

[Michael Jordan.]

I'm starting to think it will be Strong.

Strong is the 3rd option behind Saban and Fisher

[Vito Corleone]

Strong is much more of a gamble than some of the other names passed around.

But he fits the profile for success.

1. Great recruiter
2. defensive minded
3. history of coaching up talent
4. high graduation rate for his players
5. players love him

The big questions left are what will he do for an OC, sounds like Ed Ogeron is coming in to be the DC.

I hope he keeps Wyatt, Porter, Bo Davis, and Giles. Also hope he promotes Shipley to an assistant coach.

[TFloss32]

Great video of drunk Bama chick from last night:

http://www.youtube.com/v/oPojG4XpLAY

[TFloss32]

FWIW, a well-respected insider from OrangeBloods is saying we have hired the new coach and it's looking like Monday for the announcement. The reason Mora and Briles "turned down" the job so quickly is because they were told there was no longer an opening.

[Sisk]

FWIW, a well-respected insider from OrangeBloods is saying we have hired the new coach and it's looking like Monday for the announcement. The reason Mora and Briles "turned down" the job so quickly is because they were told there was no longer an opening.

If you had to guess, who would you say it is?

[Spursfan092120]

I hope Heard decides to stay. I heard he said he thinks he's still a Longhorn. He's going to let the season play out and see who they get. Unless it's Fisher and he brings Winston along...that would be amazing.

[ThePop]

Strong is the obvious guess

[DMX7]

http://austin.craigslist.org/tlg/4270551655.html

The last zinger was not a bad effort, but it could have been better.

[Michael Jordan.]

You assholes better get ready because it's not Strong. The announcement is expected to be Monday.

[ThePop]

You assholes better get ready because it's not Strong. The announcement is expected to be Monday.

Wanna bet?
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[Michael Jordan.]

Wanna bet?
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:lol Bobby Burton. Same asshole who said Mack was staying?

[ThePop]

And who do you trust? Shuttlesworth? Give me a break.

[Michael Jordan.]

And who do you trust? Shuttlesworth? Give me a break.
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(drops the fucking mic)

[ThePop]

Do you really want to go over all the crap JS is wrong about?

[Michael Jordan.]

Do you really want to go over all the crap JS is wrong about?
JS was right about Sexton's agent calling Texas a year ago. What has Burton been right about?

[Spursfan092120]

Several reports are saying it came down to Franklin and Strong, and they chose Strong.

[ThePop]

I'm not gonna defend Burton as I don't like him. All signs have been pointing to Strong these past few days and those hoping for Saban are delusional. Now OB is saying it (not that Chip is reliable).
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I wonder if Vance Bedford (DC) will come with Strong? He's a Longhorn.

[Michael Jordan.]

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[Spursfan092120]

Still hoping for Fisher/Winston, but I wouldn't be upset it it was Strong, or Franklin. Both are good coaches with good recruiting. Either would be a breath of fresh air for Austin.

[Michael Jordan.]

I'm not gonna defend Burton as I don't like him. All signs have been pointing to Strong these past few days and those hoping for Saban are delusional. Now OB is saying it (not that Chip is reliable).
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I wonder if Vance Bedford (DC) will come with Strong? He's a Longhorn.


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[Michael Jordan.]

Chip Brown reported Oliver Luck would be the new AD. Strong is not the hire.

[Michael Jordan.]

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Doesn't even have an offer. :lol

[Spursfan092120]

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I don't know, bro...Chip is pretty solid. He was the one who called Mack being done. Dude knows what the fuck he's talking about.

[Michael Jordan.]

I don't know, bro...Chip is pretty solid. He was the one who called Mack being done. Dude knows what the fuck he's talking about.
Chip is also fed alot of misinformation from Bellmont.

[Spursfan092120]

Chip is also fed alot of misinformation from Bellmont.
Could be...I never believe anything until it's done...but as far as UT goes, Chip is usually pretty solid. We'll have to see..

[Mr. Peabody]

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[shyne]

This is the guy I wanted, he will change the pussy entitled culture Mack left behind. Also is a solid recruiter, maybe it doesn't matter but the fact that he's black probably helps too

[benefactor]

With Bridgewater bailing for the pros and Heard coming in next season, Strong makes a ton of sense from a prediction standpoint.

[Michael Jordan.]

This is the guy I wanted, he will change the pussy entitled culture Mack left behind. Also is a solid recruiter, maybe it doesn't matter but the fact that he's black probably helps too
It's not Strong.

[Spursfan092120]

It's not Strong.
Who do you think it is, then?

[Michael Jordan.]

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Like I have been saying, don't believe anything that comes out tonight. It's all smoke.

[Michael Jordan.]

Who do you think it is, then?
Saban or Fisher.

[ColinB]

I like the hire. Interested in who he brings in as OC though.

[Michael Jordan.]

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[Mr. Peabody]

Austin American Statesman is already running with the Strong story.

[Mr. Peabody]

Sports Illustrated giving contract details 5ys at 5 million per year http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/college-football/news/20140103/charlie-strong-agrees-texas-longhorns-head-coach/

[Sisk]

Michael Jordan a dumbass per par.

[DMX7]

Chip has reported it! It is as good as fucking done. I am satisfied, yet not overwhelmed. I think it is a quality hire.

[monosylab1k]

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Like I have been saying, don't believe anything that comes out tonight. It's all smoke.

Smoke for what and why?

[ThePop]

Shut it down, it's time to speculate on coordinators/assistants.
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[DMX7]

Orangebloods is all in on Charlie Strong to Texas. Ketch is ready to sue anyone who disagrees with him.

[pgardn]

You assholes better get ready because it's not Strong. The announcement is expected to be Monday.

So now what?

[Michael Jordan.]

So now what?
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[Vito Corleone]

There is rumors that Ed Orgeron has already been contacted about the DC job.

I haven't heard any names about the OC but a few names that are unemployed are Lane Kiffin and Mike Shanahan. Though I'm sure Mike S will likely fall into another head coaching job ya never know. Would love to steal Morris from Clemson but I doubt he goes anywhere but a head job.

[LakerHater]

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[DMX7]

There is rumors that Ed Orgeron has already been contacted about the DC job.

I haven't heard any names about the OC but a few names that are unemployed are Lane Kiffin and Mike Shanahan. Though I'm sure Mike S will likely fall into another head coaching job ya never know. Would love to steal Morris from Clemson but I doubt he goes anywhere but a head job.

OC? Larry Coker! :hat

[Spursfan092120]

Jack Jorgensen ‏@JackJ14CFB (https://twitter.com/JackJ14CFB)46s (https://twitter.com/JackJ14CFB/status/419340190336184320)
RT @ericcrawford (https://twitter.com/ericcrawford): [B]Charlie Strong is meeting with #UofL (https://twitter.com/search?q=%23UofL&src=hash) president Jim Ramsey

[rjv]

in other news, the poster known as michael jordon has accepted job as president of the flat earth society

[benefactor]

http://www.welovetheiraqiinformationminister.com/images/07-minister.jpg

[DesignatedT]

Strong huh.... I guess that's just as good as Saban or Harbaugh lmao

[The Reckoning]

mj wrong the entire time about saban lol

[Vito Corleone]

Texas made a lot of people very rich over the last month. Pretty funny that Charlie Strong is making double what Chip Kelly is making in Phili.

The only thing I don't like about the hire is that I personally was hoping for a guy with a strong offense, it's a lot more difficult to keep replacing a good OC than it is to replace a good DC. Everytime you replace an OC you change the offense for the players.

[Spursfan092120]

Strong huh.... I guess that's just as good as Saban or Harbaugh lmao
You don't need the big name..you need the right name. Mack wasn't a big name when Texas brought him in either.

[rjv]

as to the hire itself, let's recall no one thought the mack brown hire was all that great back in 97. i think strong is a pretty solid hire to be honest.

[The Reckoning]

Strong huh.... I guess that's just as good as Saban or Harbaugh lmao


better hire than sumlin imo

[Vito Corleone]

Strong huh.... I guess that's just as good as Saban or Harbaugh lmao

All I care about is that he is better than Mack has been since 2009.

He is known as a killer recruiter
A great defensive mind
He won a BCS title as DC with Florida
He recruits Florida like a witch

Texas has the bones to hire the best assistants available, so finding the right guys is just a matter of making the right choice.

Time will tell, but for now I like the hire.

[Spursfan092120]

SportsCenter ‏@SportsCenter (https://twitter.com/SportsCenter)55m (https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/419328579470495744)
Louisville coach Charlie Strong hasn't accepted Texas job but wants to talk to Louisville AD and president. (via @McMurphyESPN (https://twitter.com/McMurphyESPN))

[Needs More Bourbon]

Would love to steal Morris from Clemson but I doubt he goes anywhere but a head job.

Morris has an absurd buyout if he takes another coordinator job. I believe it's upward of $5m.

[thunderup]

:lol Michael Jordan
:lol nobody wanting to go to UT

[ColinB]

Hope he doesn't bring the Louisville OC, tbh.

[DesignatedT]

Wasn't necessarily bashing the hire, just those who thought Texas would bring in some major coach because "they're Texas". Out of the realistic candidates that were out there, Strong actually might be the best out of that group... but that's really not saying much. Hiring a defensive guy in that conference is certainly interesting.

[The Reckoning]

Wasn't necessarily bashing the hire, just those who thought Texas would bring in some major coach because "they're Texas". Out of the realistic candidates that were out there, Strong actually might be the best out of that group... but that's really not saying much. Hiring a defensive guy in that conference is certainly interesting.


not to mention someone with recruiting ties in SEC territory

[pgardn]

You don't need the big name..you need the right name. Mack wasn't a big name when Texas brought him in either.

Exactly.

All these coaches basically have Mack to thank for their extensions. He put Texas into the huge $$

[pgardn]

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So Strong turns it down and Saban then scoops it up? Really? Seriously?

[DesignatedT]

If he puts a good staff around him I'm sure he'll do alright. The place recruits itself. I'd be a little weary of him taking a bunch of his staff from Louisville with him. He needs to go hire the best coordinators out there with that payroll he has, not bring all his buddies with him.

[Spursfan092120]

:lol Michael Jordan
:lol nobody wanting to go to UT
You do know that Texas wanted Strong a while back, right? Once these guys were told Texas was offering to Strong, they all said they didn't want the job. Why do you think everyone came out today out of nowhere and said they didn't want the job? You think it's just a coincidence?

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/report-art-briles-would-have-taken-texas-job-if-offered-position-instead-of-interview.html/

[Spursfan092120]

If he puts a good staff around him I'm sure he'll do alright. The place recruits itself. I'd be a little weary of him taking a bunch of his staff from Louisville with him. He needs to go hire the best coordinators out there with that payroll he has, not bring all his buddies with him.
In some aspects, this is right, but if there's someone on your staff that you click with, and communicate with, sometimes it's good to bring them along. There's no substitute for teamwork...on the field and on the sidelines.

[benefactor]

McMurphy just said on SC that all signs point to him taking the job and that working out the formalities is all that's left.

[DMX7]

Wasn't necessarily bashing the hire, just those who thought Texas would bring in some major coach because "they're Texas". Out of the realistic candidates that were out there, Strong actually might be the best out of that group... but that's really not saying much. Hiring a defensive guy in that conference is certainly interesting.

Defense wins championships. If Sumlin had a clue about that, the he'd have more BCS Bowl victories than Strong does by now, but he doesn't. Besides, he knows how to run the spread. He's been around Teddy and Tebow for a while.

[Spursfan092120]

Since this IS a recruiting thread, here's some good news...

http://collegesportsblog.dallasnews.com/2014/01/report-jerrod-heard-still-definitely-committed-to-the-longhorns-despite-coaching-questions.html/

[Needs More Bourbon]

Many Florida fans are ready to jump off a bridge; they were hoping he'd replace Muschamp. The guy can coach a defense, scout and recruit. You don't have to be overjoyed, but Texas fans should be optimistic.

[pgardn]

If he puts a good staff around him I'm sure he'll do alright. The place recruits itself. I'd be a little weary of him taking a bunch of his staff from Louisville with him. He needs to go hire the best coordinators out there with that payroll he has, not bring all his buddies with him.

I just want us to tackle in his first year.
Tackling would be nice to see again.

[Spursfan092120]

Many Florida fans are ready to jump off a bridge; they were hoping he'd replace Muschamp. The guy can coach a defense, scout and recruit. You don't have to be overjoyed, but Texas fans should be optimistic.
I'm excited, honestly...I really hope Texas gets back to the top where they belong. It's been so frustrating watching them fall apart slowly over the last few years. I remember screaming at the top of my lungs after Vince Young ran that touchdown in against USC...and being in agony when Colt McCoy got hurt against Alabama. Strong actually excites me as a fan of college football. Can't wait to see what he does with Texas.

[Spursfan092120]

I just want us to tackle in his first year.
Tackling would be nice to see again.
Forgot what a good tackle looked like. :(

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

My question is... does Louisville have any significant commits that would be a good get for Texas if they followed Charlie strong to Texas?

[Spursfan092120]

Just heard Charlie called a 9 AM staff meeting tomorrow morning.

[shyne]

My question is... does Louisville have any significant commits that would be a good get for Texas if they followed Charlie strong to Texas?

Lol Daniel Gresham pudgy little bastard stay your ass in Louisville

[Spursfan092120]

My question is... does Louisville have any significant commits that would be a good get for Texas if they followed Charlie strong to Texas?
Got some decent players in there.

http://louisville.247sports.com/Season/2014-Football/Commits

[Spursfan092120]

Jason is a Fox Sports regional guy in Louisville

Jason Higdon @Jason_Higdon (https://twitter.com/Jason_Higdon?original_referer=http%3A%2F%2Flouisvi lle.scout.com%2F&profile_id=7872032&tw_i=419347598047080448&tw_p=embeddedtimeline&tw_w=412104079054090240)

Charlie Strong has called for a 9am staff metting.

[Spursfan092120]

Lol Daniel Gresham pudgy little bastard stay your ass in Louisville
:lol

Wouldn't mind seeing Poona Ford in Austin though.

[benefactor]

Many Florida fans are ready to jump off a bridge; they were hoping he'd replace Muschamp. The guy can coach a defense, scout and recruit. You don't have to be overjoyed, but Texas fans should be optimistic.
Yeah...I've got a Florida guy that I'm in a CFB group with on FB and he's pretty pissed.:lol

[Spursfan092120]

Yeah...I've got a Florida guy that I'm in a CFB group with on FB and he's pretty pissed.:lol
Just search for Charlie Strong on Twitter...you see a LOT of Florida fans that are pissed right now... :lol

[The Reckoning]

the irony is rich with florida fans if they are pissed about it

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

You can also look up those recruits that were also considering to commit to Louisville through This ESPN link:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/97/class/2014

[rjv]

My question is... does Louisville have any significant commits that would be a good get for Texas if they followed Charlie strong to Texas?
louisville has the 24th ranked class according to rivals with one 4 star player (DB). ESPN has them ranked 21st.

[ThePop]

Daniel Gresham...do not want.

[3rdCoastTexasBoy]

Considering what we have in Foreman already I doubt Daniel is even recruited to come.

[ThePop]

First recruiting new is out...DT Courtney Garnett tweeted "OU Tennessee Texas" in that order. Of course no one gives a shit as 1. He's not good and 2. He's probably headed to JUCO.

[ThePop]

Also
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BdHXAGpCAAEtel0.jpg

[monosylab1k]

:lol any guesses on when MJ will show his face in this forum this time?

[bluebellmaniac]

Once everything is confirmed, gonna have to put the hammer down on the misinformation trolls via the ignore feature. That chit has got to stop...

[Vito Corleone]

You can also look up those recruits that were also considering to commit to Louisville through This ESPN link:

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/football/recruiting/school/_/id/97/class/2014

Good lord I want Lorenzo Carter looks like he has 2 visits open, I sure do wish Texas could be one of them. Same for Rashaan Evans.

If he can land one or 2 of those 4 and 5 star guys, I'm one happy camper.

[Whisky Dog]

I leave this place for a couple years and come back to Michael Jordan being a dumb ass ignorant, arrogant prick. Weirdness

Considering Saban, Harbaugh, and Fisher almost certainly said no, and with good reason, I'm glad Strong is looking like the pickup. Very good football coach who promotes a tough as nails football culture. That's what we needed to shake this greed fueled "we are the Joneses" bullshit attitude. Let's stop being delusional, soft, arrogant bitches and start being hard nosed and tough again.

[The Reckoning]

strong would be just a center piece on the coaching staff. i doubt he'll have exclusive control as to who his assistants are.

[DMX7]

Good lord I want Lorenzo Carter looks like he has 2 visits open, I sure do wish Texas could be one of them. Same for Rashaan Evans.

If he can land one or 2 of those 4 and 5 star guys, I'm one happy camper.

I'm hoping Solomon Thomas gives us a second look now that we have a head coach and now that Ohio State lost its bowl game too.

[Vito Corleone]

There is a lot of ground to make up with Thomas, I doubt he gives us a second look. I pointed out Lorenzo Carter because Texas was recruiting him and he has a relationship already with Strong. Should give enough punch to at lease get a visit. Anything is possible after that.

[Vito Corleone]

strong would be just a center piece on the coaching staff. i doubt he'll have exclusive control as to who his assistants are.

I really hope he keeps a few of our our current staff, I personally would keep Wyatt, Porter, Giles and Davis, maybe Akina. He is a defensive coach so I'm sure whoever he gets as DC will be pretty good. We need a new QB coach, and OC for sure. Right now, my vote would be for either Mike Shanahan if he doesn't get a head coaching gig, or Lane Kiffin who I know won't get a head coaching gig.

[Bloeddyr10]

According to Twitter, Strong has informed his staff that no decision has been made yet. Apparently Strong wants DL coach Clint Hurtt with him. Texas isn't interested in him.

[Bill_Brasky]

According to Twitter, Strong has informed his staff that no decision has been made yet. Apparently Strong wants DL coach Clint Hurtt with him. Texas isn't interested in him.
The fuck is wrong with Texas? If you're gonna hire a guy its probably not the best move to micro manage the very first fucking thing he does in bringing in a new coaching staff. Let him get who he wants.

[Bloeddyr10]

The fuck is wrong with Texas? If you're gonna hire a guy its probably not the best move to micro manage the very first fucking thing he does in bringing in a new coaching staff. Let him get who he wants.

Apparently it has something to do with a "ShowCause" regarding Hurtt, which I don't know what is.

[Clipper Nation]

:lol Michael Jordan
:lol nobody wanting to go to UT
:lol Stoops taking the Browns job

[Bill_Brasky]

Apparently it has something to do with a "ShowClause" regarding Hurtt, which I don't know what is.

I didn't know either so I looked it up:
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Show-cause_penalty


Apparently from his days at Miami:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2013/10/22/miami-ncaa-louisville-sanctions-penalties-clint-hurtt/3149781/

[DMX7]

According to Twitter, Strong has informed his staff that no decision has been made yet. Apparently Strong wants DL coach Clint Hurtt with him. Texas isn't interested in him.
According to Twitter, lol?

[Bloeddyr10]

According to Twitter, lol?

Saw it earlier and didn't remember who posted it. I just when back and looked at it, Bruce Feldman from CBSSports was the guy who reported it.

[pgardn]

Maybe we can have the 1st black coach win a div I championship...

But again, I would like the first year goal to be tackling. Give me some basic stuff that makes Texas football fun to watch again. Next, a QB that is a division I athlete with a division I arm, starter and backup. I don't think I am asking too much.

[TFloss32]

I'm like y'all in the sense that I woke up this morning and have spent most of my time trying to figure WTF is going on with this Strong deal. I've seen some theories, so I'd figure I'd put down a summary for everyone.

-one theory is the Louisville AD (Jurich) never gave permission to Patterson to interview Strong. Because Jurich is currently in Colorado on vacation, he's trying to get back to Louisville for a meeting. Bad weather in Colorado is causing a delay. 24/7 calls bullshit on this and thinks there is a more serious issue holding up the deal. It's also possible Jurich will match Texas' offer.

-another theory is the deal isn't close to complete and an official offer may not be on the table yet. Many of you may know Louisville's defensive coordinator, Vance Bedford, as he played for Texas in his college years. It's possible that his party leaked details to the media before anything was set in stone and that's why we're seeing all of the confusion this morning. The reality may be we're just in the beginning stages and not at the finish line.

-it's possible that Patterson and the search firm dropped the ball and didn't properly vet Strong. 24/7 claiming these guys have been a horrible disaster.

1.) Strong's buyout is anywhere from $4 million to $5.3 million. Rumors say that Patterson went against the input from big money guys by hiring Strong. They were in favor of Saban, Fisher and Briles. Because of this, the buyout could be a big hang-up as Strong may not have sufficient support to make the transition to Austin. Keep in mind he pulled out of the Tennessee job last year after having a contract offer.

2.) Another potential issue is Clint Hurtt, Louisville's defensive line coach, who has an NCAA show cause until Spring 2014 because he was involved in the Miami scandal. For those unaware, a show cause is a penalty brought forth by the NCAA where a proven cheater or violator of NCAA rules has to serve a suspension and cannot coach for a certain amount of time. The rule carries over should that coach be hired by another school. It also has to be approved by the NCAA. Strong may be insisting that Hurtt come with him to Texas.

[TFloss32]

One more thing I forgot to mention is supposedly Strong represents himself and has no agent.

I imagine that's not helping the matter if true.

[Vito Corleone]

I'm again back to just letting this play itself out. The big money guys wanted saban, fisher or Briles, also throw in Gruden. But none of them wanted Texas.

If our AD screws this up, I say we just go out and get Bobby Patrino, he would still be a slam dunk hire, hell probably better than Strong.

[Ballin42]

The announcers at the army game just said that Solomon Thomas is going to Ohio State, did he commit or is that speculation?

[ThePop]

Speculation. He's probably going to Stanford.

[Sisk]

http://imageshack.com/a/img11/2139/xcsc.gif

[DesignatedT]

:lol

[Ballin42]

This announcer is retarded, everything he is just making shit up...

[rjv]

i don't recall hearing that he was committed yet

[Kermit]

http://imageshack.com/a/img11/2139/xcsc.gif

Yup. 100%.

[Trill Clinton]

http://imageshack.com/a/img11/2139/xcsc.gif

:lmao

[benefactor]

:lol

[Ballin42]

We have got to keep Heard

[DUNCANownsKOBE]

:lol Stoops taking the Browns job

That'd be a blessing in disguise for OU, tbh.

[Mr. Peabody]

We have got to keep Heard

+1

[TFloss32]

LSUfreek killed that one. Laughed so hard.

[TFloss32]

I haven't seen it on the thread yet, but LB Zach Whitley flipped from Alabama to UCLA recently.

[TFloss32]

24/7 saying assistant coaching names are already starting to materialize.

Good bets for at least two big-name, non-coordinators and one Texas staff member should remain.

[TFloss32]

I'm again back to just letting this play itself out. The big money guys wanted saban, fisher or Briles, also throw in Gruden. But none of them wanted Texas.

Vito-

Can't comment on Saban and Fisher, but 24/7 said the other day the reason Briles fell through is because he wanted the job on the spot. He didn't want to have to go through the entire interview process and Patterson was uncomfortable with that. I doubt we ever know who officially told Texas "no" and who Texas never had genuine interest in.

[Clipper Nation]

We have got to keep Heard

If the rumor is true that he might flip to Boise, Mountain West = f:lolcked :wow

Also is supposedly looking at Nebraska and UCLA.....

[ThePop]

If the rumor is true that he might flip to Boise, Mountain West = f:lolcked :wow

Also is supposedly looking at Nebraska and UCLA.....

Only if you're stupid enough to believe the clueless army bowl announcers.