Montanahawk
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No problem. I didn't read your post like that.
Mack Brown stepping down at Texas.
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No problem. I didn't read your post like that.
Montanahawk
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Bruce Feldman @BFeldmanCBS 9m Heard from two sources who said the @ChipBrownOB report about Mack Brown being out at #Texas will prove accurate.
atxhawk
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While at the same time the sports stations here are declining to say anything one way or another. One of the guys on ESPN Austin got a text message from somebody he claimed was "really high up, about as high up as you can get" that said Mack wasn't going anywhere. Everybody's brother or cousin has sold Saban a house.
Don't forget, Chip Brown said Texas to the B1G was a done deal.
Don't forget, Chip Brown said Texas to the B1G was a done deal.
hawkfan1319
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Step down and retire gracefully or get fired...hmmm choices.
SonofaSailor
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I actually was in the state once...talked to a janitor at the airport who's neighbor is actually an assistant AD...he said when Texas fires Brown expect Greg Davis as head coach and Kirk Ferentz as secondary coach.
I have gotten literally dozens of messages from random people that may confirm this.
I have gotten literally dozens of messages from random people that may confirm this.
JonDMiller
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Meet the new DeLoss, same as the old DeLoss.
It would appear Chip Brown is being used again for the new athletic Director's bidding, the same as he was for Deloss Dodd.
I don't think Mack Brown wants to step down and I don't think the athletic director wants to fire him...the AD wants him to step down and go out gracefully...Mack's not there yet. So the new AD has Chip post what he posted...and then Mack comes out less than an hour later saying that isn't true.
Chip Brown isn't some fool; He left the Dallas Morning News for the Rivals site. So I have little doubt this is what is going down.
It would appear Chip Brown is being used again for the new athletic Director's bidding, the same as he was for Deloss Dodd.
I don't think Mack Brown wants to step down and I don't think the athletic director wants to fire him...the AD wants him to step down and go out gracefully...Mack's not there yet. So the new AD has Chip post what he posted...and then Mack comes out less than an hour later saying that isn't true.
Chip Brown isn't some fool; He left the Dallas Morning News for the Rivals site. So I have little doubt this is what is going down.
cbrase72
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Dean Blevins @DeanBlevins2h
Texas source tells me:"Saban sitting on 10-yr deal worth $100M & 1% of #LonghornNetwork." Smart way 2 get cooperation w non-stop TV cams
Texas source tells me:"Saban sitting on 10-yr deal worth $100M & 1% of #LonghornNetwork." Smart way 2 get cooperation w non-stop TV cams
Churlish79
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Come on down, Ross Pierschbacher.
But seriously.. this could devastate recruiting and take down a peg the Alabama program and faithful for some time to come.
But seriously.. this could devastate recruiting and take down a peg the Alabama program and faithful for some time to come.
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Churlish79
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NCHawker
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++++ just in from Shagy Bevo ++++++ this is so much more fun than being a responsible journalist.
Originally Posted by horninthahills
Jesus just posted this:
Knowing full well that any numbers I throw out will aid and abet the enemy, I will say the minimum. Again, full disclosure, I'm reporting a story that seems to be taking on a life of it's own but I feel it's important to post now so this website is credited for the work. To that end, I'll also be posting my real identity tomorrow and I will email all subsequent stories to the various media outlets including but not limited to ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.
Here's what I got.
In talking to various sources plugged into the Alabama and Texas sides, it seems Nick Saban is roughly $20 million in the hole due to investments with LSU and Alabama alums. These investments are predominantly in the commercial real estate space. For his trouble, Nick Saban is not a happy camper with these two alumni bases and has a hole in his retirement plan that Mark Ingram could run through. Additionally, I'm told Texas and the Longhorn Foundation have "passed the hat" to provide a dollar amount up front that nearly makes Nick Saban whole after these defunct investments. Call it the Lamarr Houston/Roy Miller investment strategy. The mechanism used to fund this "bonus" will be off the books in order to make the total compensation package more politically palatable when it's officially announced. Texas does not want to be perceived as the Yankees and again, I don't want to help negotiations with enemy.
As far as conventional compensation, look for the number to be right around eight million a year for six years with a two-year option. This structure makes it more acceptable to the BOR and the academics in the school. Don't tell them how much the athletic department contributes to the general fund because they won't listen. Just know that the football men understand how the perception game is played.
Trust me, I understand that there's always a counter offer in these deals, but I'm told that the Bama president does not want to get in a bidding war against Texas because she doesn't want it to seem like Bama is a semi-pro team. Again, this is the academic's mindset at work. She's, after all, Bill Powers' peer or at least is attempting to be. Add this item to the fact that Bama's Athletic Director Bill Battle has gotten sideways with Saban, and it doesn't bode well for the Tide. One final piece is Chancellor Witt.
Dr. Witt is the only ally that Saban has at the administrative level at Bama and he happens to be a Texas guy. Yes, Dr. Witt has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, and has told folks close to the Texas AD that he thinks Saban is headed to Austin.
If Saban is announced as the Texas head football coach in the next few days, fans will be in line to enjoy an historic change in culture and football operations in general.
Like you, I will enjoy the process.
In other words, I will look forward to Nick Saban's process.
http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=4715
Originally Posted by horninthahills
Jesus just posted this: Knowing full well that any numbers I throw out will aid and abet the enemy, I will say the minimum. Again, full disclosure, I'm reporting a story that seems to be taking on a life of it's own but I feel it's important to post now so this website is credited for the work. To that end, I'll also be posting my real identity tomorrow and I will email all subsequent stories to the various media outlets including but not limited to ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.
Here's what I got.
In talking to various sources plugged into the Alabama and Texas sides, it seems Nick Saban is roughly $20 million in the hole due to investments with LSU and Alabama alums. These investments are predominantly in the commercial real estate space. For his trouble, Nick Saban is not a happy camper with these two alumni bases and has a hole in his retirement plan that Mark Ingram could run through. Additionally, I'm told Texas and the Longhorn Foundation have "passed the hat" to provide a dollar amount up front that nearly makes Nick Saban whole after these defunct investments. Call it the Lamarr Houston/Roy Miller investment strategy. The mechanism used to fund this "bonus" will be off the books in order to make the total compensation package more politically palatable when it's officially announced. Texas does not want to be perceived as the Yankees and again, I don't want to help negotiations with enemy.
As far as conventional compensation, look for the number to be right around eight million a year for six years with a two-year option. This structure makes it more acceptable to the BOR and the academics in the school. Don't tell them how much the athletic department contributes to the general fund because they won't listen. Just know that the football men understand how the perception game is played.
Trust me, I understand that there's always a counter offer in these deals, but I'm told that the Bama president does not want to get in a bidding war against Texas because she doesn't want it to seem like Bama is a semi-pro team. Again, this is the academic's mindset at work. She's, after all, Bill Powers' peer or at least is attempting to be. Add this item to the fact that Bama's Athletic Director Bill Battle has gotten sideways with Saban, and it doesn't bode well for the Tide. One final piece is Chancellor Witt.
Dr. Witt is the only ally that Saban has at the administrative level at Bama and he happens to be a Texas guy. Yes, Dr. Witt has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, and has told folks close to the Texas AD that he thinks Saban is headed to Austin.
If Saban is announced as the Texas head football coach in the next few days, fans will be in line to enjoy an historic change in culture and football operations in general.
Like you, I will enjoy the process.
In other words, I will look forward to Nick Saban's process.
http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=4715
Churlish79
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I'd go see that movie though, FWIW.
In the theaters even.
In the theaters even.
imported_ankle23
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talk about paying admission to see this movie. the flames will be high in half of alabama.......i love it.
hawkeyebob62
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++++ just in from Shagy Bevo ++++++ this is so much more fun than being a responsible journalist.
Originally Posted by horninthahills
Knowing full well that any numbers I throw out will aid and abet the enemy, I will say the minimum. Again, full disclosure, I'm reporting a story that seems to be taking on a life of it's own but I feel it's important to post now so this website is credited for the work. To that end, I'll also be posting my real identity tomorrow and I will email all subsequent stories to the various media outlets including but not limited to ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.
Here's what I got.
In talking to various sources plugged into the Alabama and Texas sides, it seems Nick Saban is roughly $20 million in the hole due to investments with LSU and Alabama alums. These investments are predominantly in the commercial real estate space. For his trouble, Nick Saban is not a happy camper with these two alumni bases and has a hole in his retirement plan that Mark Ingram could run through. Additionally, I'm told Texas and the Longhorn Foundation have "passed the hat" to provide a dollar amount up front that nearly makes Nick Saban whole after these defunct investments. Call it the Lamarr Houston/Roy Miller investment strategy. The mechanism used to fund this "bonus" will be off the books in order to make the total compensation package more politically palatable when it's officially announced. Texas does not want to be perceived as the Yankees and again, I don't want to help negotiations with enemy.
As far as conventional compensation, look for the number to be right around eight million a year for six years with a two-year option. This structure makes it more acceptable to the BOR and the academics in the school. Don't tell them how much the athletic department contributes to the general fund because they won't listen. Just know that the football men understand how the perception game is played.
Trust me, I understand that there's always a counter offer in these deals, but I'm told that the Bama president does not want to get in a bidding war against Texas because she doesn't want it to seem like Bama is a semi-pro team. Again, this is the academic's mindset at work. She's, after all, Bill Powers' peer or at least is attempting to be. Add this item to the fact that Bama's Athletic Director Bill Battle has gotten sideways with Saban, and it doesn't bode well for the Tide. One final piece is Chancellor Witt.
Dr. Witt is the only ally that Saban has at the administrative level at Bama and he happens to be a Texas guy. Yes, Dr. Witt has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, and has told folks close to the Texas AD that he thinks Saban is headed to Austin.
If Saban is announced as the Texas head football coach in the next few days, fans will be in line to enjoy an historic change in culture and football operations in general.
Like you, I will enjoy the process.
In other words, I will look forward to Nick Saban's process.
http://insidetexas.com/news/story.php?article=4715
The two best parts of that quote:
1) Texas not wanting to appear like the Yankees (uh, folks, you BOTH have your own network!)
2) Alabama not wanting to appear "semi-pro"---and with this, I totally agree, i.e., Alabama is full-on "pro"
Funny how a botched-turned-nightmare FG attempt-turned-Kick-6 can change things for an 11-1 program. "The 14 Seconds That Changed Alabama".
As to Saban being $20 million in the hole, those recruits cost money, of COURSE he's in the hole!
Montanahawk
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Welp, it took a long time but the Longhorn Network is now confirming Mack Brown is stepping down after their bowl game.
