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By Purple Haize
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FlamesHighontheTide wrote:So, I have contemplated the whole Art Briles to LU ordeal. With that said, I don't see McCaw even thinking about hiring Briles. There seems to be information out there that leads us to believe Briles and McCaw left on bad terms and with how deeply involved Briles was in the Baylor scandal that doesn't surprise me. McCaw was not even closely involved with that situation and the result of that evidence showed itself in him being dropped from further court cases or questioning. All that to say, McCaw would be foolish to even ponder the thought of hiring Briles.

As much as I want to give Streeter a shot, I am beginning to agree with what a lot of y'all are saying in regards to an older more experienced coach who could deal with the baggage of LU and wouldn't see themselves coaching for more than 5 to 6 more years.

With that said, how old is Coach Eric Taylor now? He has been at the D3 school in Pennsylvania for some time now. He obviously hasn't been fired and we know he can handle a lot of crap! Maybe he can pull ole Tim Riggins to be our. . . well just having Tim Riggins would make the team interesting for sure.
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By willflop
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FlamesHighontheTide wrote:So, I have contemplated the whole Art Briles to LU ordeal. With that said, I don't see McCaw even thinking about hiring Briles. There seems to be information out there that leads us to believe Briles and McCaw left on bad terms and with how deeply involved Briles was in the Baylor scandal that doesn't surprise me. McCaw was not even closely involved with that situation and the result of that evidence showed itself in him being dropped from further court cases or questioning. All that to say, McCaw would be foolish to even ponder the thought of hiring Briles.

As much as I want to give Streeter a shot, I am beginning to agree with what a lot of y'all are saying in regards to an older more experienced coach who could deal with the baggage of LU and wouldn't see themselves coaching for more than 5 to 6 more years.

With that said, how old is Coach Eric Taylor now? He has been at the D3 school in Pennsylvania for some time now. He obviously hasn't been fired and we know he can handle a lot of crap! Maybe he can pull ole Tim Riggins to be our. . . well just having Tim Riggins would make the team interesting for sure.
Briles was dropped from the same case, under the same deal. Briles also received a letter from Baylor's general counsel, stating that they were not aware of any "direct" implication in cover up or knowingly playing someone implicated. I tend to agree that McCaw may want to distance himself from Briles, for all these reasons. But, if they spin it, i can see them touting those reasons, plus pointing out how Devos is correcting many of the T9 deficiencies that led to this problem in the first place. Really, it's all Obama's fault.
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By LUalum12
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One things for sure. Briles would turn LU in to consistent winner. Not saying I would want him as our head coach but just stating the facts. He is a winner as a football coach.
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By Class of 20Something
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Purple Haize wrote:
FlamesHighontheTide wrote:So, I have contemplated the whole Art Briles to LU ordeal. With that said, I don't see McCaw even thinking about hiring Briles. There seems to be information out there that leads us to believe Briles and McCaw left on bad terms and with how deeply involved Briles was in the Baylor scandal that doesn't surprise me. McCaw was not even closely involved with that situation and the result of that evidence showed itself in him being dropped from further court cases or questioning. All that to say, McCaw would be foolish to even ponder the thought of hiring Briles.

As much as I want to give Streeter a shot, I am beginning to agree with what a lot of y'all are saying in regards to an older more experienced coach who could deal with the baggage of LU and wouldn't see themselves coaching for more than 5 to 6 more years.

With that said, how old is Coach Eric Taylor now? He has been at the D3 school in Pennsylvania for some time now. He obviously hasn't been fired and we know he can handle a lot of crap! Maybe he can pull ole Tim Riggins to be our. . . well just having Tim Riggins would make the team interesting for sure.
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By Class of 20Something
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FlamesHighontheTide wrote: With that said, how old is Coach Eric Taylor now? He has been at the D3 school in Pennsylvania for some time now. He obviously hasn't been fired and we know he can handle a lot of crap! Maybe he can pull ole Tim Riggins to be our. . . well just having Tim Riggins would make the team interesting for sure.
Coach Taylor fell off the radar after last season. You're right though, I Don't know that I've ever seen him show the public that the pressure was getting to him. What happens in private might be another story.
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By Purple Haize
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Jonathan Carone wrote:Pretty sure Coach Taylor is having a horrible season at UTC.
I heard he’s running an Inn down on the Florida Keys. His brother died under mysterious circumstances
By JK37
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Briles and McCaw had a falling out even before the scandal. Has to do with the last contract re-up Briles went through. 0% chance IM hires him.
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By R i
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JK37 wrote:Briles and McCaw had a falling out even before the scandal. Has to do with the last contract re-up Briles went through. 0% chance IM hires him.
Even his name being brought up is not good for LU image.
By ballcoach15
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LU will not hire a D3 coach. This will be one of those deals where we have to "win the press conference". Only a big name can do that.
By JK37
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McCaw’s list of HFC hires isn’t super long, but he gets the job done. Briles was an “outside the box” hire for sure. It’s fun to talk about, but I am increasingly under the impression it will be a name we haven’t mentioned or thought of yet.
By rogers3
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flameshaw wrote:Just a suggestion. Maybe TG should resign this week. That way he can assure himself going out a winner.
:lol:
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By CCWMichael
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flameshaw wrote:Just a suggestion. Maybe TG should resign this week. That way he can assure himself going out a winner.
:medic :medic :medic
By BigRed1
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Ewglenn wrote:Would anyone be interested in Jim McElwain from Florida?

Colorado State
4-8
8-6
10-3

Florida
10-4
9-4
3-4
If you want a total jerk and someone who produces offenses that couldn’t score in a brothel house , sure.
By rtb72
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What about TCU's Curtis Luper. The guy has tons of accompishments, is a veteran, and really seems to be about more than football....he is a mentor. I think I saw where he looked at a HC position somewhere but backed out. Not sure what the story is there. But he seems like he would be a good face for LU and is well respected in the college football circle. Good recruiter too!
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By lawrenceq
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Jim a bit goofy, but he's a solid coach. I think he'd be an improvement over TG.

I think TG will be told to hire a new OC and DC and will get another year or two to turn things around.
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By Liberty22
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lawrenceq wrote:Jim a bit goofy, but he's a solid coach. I think he'd be an improvement over TG.

I think TG will be told to hire a new OC and DC and will get another year or two to turn things around.
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