[flamesfilmguy]

I love Art! But his new deal in Waco was structured specifically to keep him out of Austin. I wonder if there is any traction to all of these rumors of him going to DC.

As for UT, the rumor mill is working overtime right now.

And if Texas is not the best gig in college football, I would love to hear an argument for any other school. I might accept discussions of ND based on perceived prestige. But that's realistically the only other option and even that is a stretch.

Texas sees his contract as a challenge not an obstacle. I will hold to my prediction. I think Gundy would also be a home run hire but I don't think thats happening.

[Sly Fox]

I admit that 4 national titles is a bit of an embarrassment considering what should have been accomplished. One title in 16 years is why Mack is now going to be working the BBQ & golf circuit.

Thought this was funny from SI ...


Speculation is nuts in Austin. My connections over there are hearing a zillion different things.

[ATrain]

Danny Rocco, Turner Gill, Mickey Gurridy

[Purple Haize]

Danny Rocco, Turner Gill, Mickey Gurridy

I think Mickey was runner up in the Texas AD sweepstakes.

Who DOESNT like G Money? Best person in the Department (which could be the kiss of death for him!)

[ALUmnus]

well, we've got a whole new crop of availables today.

[Sly Fox]

UT doesn't usually work from a list of re-treads.

[Purple Haize]

UT doesn't usually work from a list of re-treads.

So they only hire coaches with no previous experience?

[ALUmnus]

UT doesn't usually work from a list of re-treads.

Seeing as Mack has been there for 15 years, they really haven't had the opportunity.

[ALUmnus]

Seems like a lot of people still think it's all about Briles.

My prediction: Charlie Strong

[Sly Fox]

Art is the perfect candidate. He is practically worshipped by the HS coaches of Texas. That's how he was able to recruit so well at Houston & Baylor which were bottom shelf options before he arrived at both places. I know the media in Austin would love him. He was awesome to work with here in Houston. But I am still not sure it will work out due to that new contract in Waco that was structured specifically to keep him from Austin. The Baylor folks knew that was the one place where they could lose him and knew they couldn't afford for that to not happen.

And for SJ's benefit, Eric Taylor dreams he is Art Briles.

[ATrain]

UT doesn't usually work from a list of re-treads.

So they only hire coaches with no previous experience?

HMO should have dusted off BJ's resume and sent it in by now

[Purple Haize]

Art is the perfect candidate. He is practically worshipped by the HS coaches of Texas. That's how he was able to recruit so well at Houston & Baylor which were bottom shelf options before he arrived at both places. I know the media in Austin would love him. He was awesome to work with here in Houston. But I am still not sure it will work out due to that new contract in Waco that was structured specifically to keep him from Austin. The Baylor folks knew that was the one place where they could lose him and knew they couldn't afford for that to not happen.

And for SJ's benefit, Eric Taylor dreams he is Art Briles.

And by dreams you mean his nightmares

[SuperJon]

Had he not moved to Philly to support his wife, I have no doubt he'd be a college head coach and following in Briles' footsteps once Julie graduated HS.

[Purple Haize]

Had he not moved to Philly to support his wife, I have no doubt he'd be a college head coach and following in Briles' footsteps once Julie graduated HS.

Julie was a whiney baby. I'm sure they did a better job with Gracie Bell. It's been rumored and PA can weigh in here that Coach Taylor has won 5 Consecutive Catholic League St Titles from his Philly school.

[PAmedic]

I have no idea what the frick anyone is talking about

[Purple Haize]

Being Texas and their 'In' with McCoys I bet they'd have a good shot at J.D. That is if dad stopped beating his wife

[SuperJon]

JD would be a junior in college (or redshirt sophomore) and got beat out his senior season at QB by Vince, so I doubt he's playing anywhere.

[Purple Haize]

JD would be a junior in college (or redshirt sophomore) and got beat out his senior season at QB by Vince, so I doubt he's playing anywhere.

I thought Daddy pulled him out of Dillon and sent him to Arnett Mead after the merger?

[SuperJon]

Actually he moved back to Dallas. I forgot about that. Momma McCoy left and they headed out of town.

[Purple Haize]

Actually he moved back to Dallas. I forgot about that. Momma McCoy left and they headed out of town.

He may have ended up signing with TMU

I wish Johnny Manzel had Smash Williams tonite

[thepostman]

I have no idea what the frick anyone is talking about

you are not alone...

[Sly Fox]

They are all rejoicing in an Austin-based TV series that is clearly gone but not forgotten. One of my LU buddies who is a weatherman in Austin appeared in a number of episodes as a booster dad. Then again, practically everyone I know in Austin has some FNL credits. I always loved spotting faces in the crowd.

[thepostman]

Oh Friday night lights. Watched one episode and was bored.

[Purple Haize]

Oh Friday night lights. Watched one episode and was bored.

I'm going to have to re-evaluate your status within the hierarchy

[thepostman]

I didn't even know I was in any kind of hierarchy. Nice!