This is a disaster for Texas. It's not so much that they missed out on Saban. It's that they missed out on Saban and they still have a coach. They now probably have to work out a deal with Mack Brown to let him coach the bowl game, get his full payment which isn't a big deal, and then they have to hope they don't have to settle for Butch Jones.

This could be massive for Texas A&M. At least in the short term, they have a legitimate shot of becoming the prominent program in the state, and playing in the SEC and not having the stupid Longhorn Network they may actually be able to get on an even playing field with them long term.

Texas needs to get a big name. Luckily they can pay for it.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Now what would be intriguing is if they could get Harbaugh from the 49ers. I do not see that happening. But if they could find a way to do that then that would make all of this a lot better.

Texas is the best job in America. I don't think anything is even close.

Mack Brown will continue on as head coach at Texas, according to a report from Bobby Burton of 247sports.com.

However, nothing has been announced by either Brown or Texas officials.

Brown, new athletic director Steve Patterson and school president Bill Powers met Friday afternoon, and, citing an anonymous source, ESPN reported that Brown was "fighting to keep his job."

ESPN, citing a source, further reported that Brown had told some close to him that he was going to resign, but became "enraged" and changed his mind when that decision was leaked to the media.

Meanwhile, Friday night as Brown was speaking at the Longhorns team banquet, Alabama coach Nick Saban, who had been reported as a top target for the Horns, agreed to a contract extension and raise to stay in Tuscaloosa.

The embattled Brown gave no inclination during Friday night's banquet that he would step down and told new athletic director Steve Patterson that he's looking forward to working with him.

"ESPN has had the story wrong," Brown told an ESPN reporter after Friday's ceremony. "Everybody just needs to slow down. I have a good relationship with my bosses, Bill Powers and Steve Patterson, and I look forward to making the best decision (about my future)."

Patterson also spoke to the crowd, saying of Brown, "Hopefully we'll be able to get together and work for many years to come," according to the AP.

Patterson did not discuss Brown's future with reporters afterward, and a UT spokesman said Brown and Powers would not comment further.

"When we have something to announce, we'll announce it," Patterson told the AP.

Texas just completed an 8-4 regular season under Brown, but the 62-year-old Horns coach came under fire after a 1-2 start that included losses to Ole Miss and BYU. Texas rebounded to finish 7-2 in Big 12 play, but lost its chance to claim the conference title in the final week against Baylor.

Texas will play Oregon in the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 30.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

This could be massive for Texas A&M. At least in the short term, they have a legitimate shot of becoming the prominent program in the state, and playing in the SEC and not having the stupid Longhorn Network they may actually be able to get on an even playing field with them long term.

Texas needs to get a big name. Luckily they can pay for it.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Won't they just hire Sumlin?

He just signed an extension a few weeks ago I thought??

This would be a cush job for Lovie.

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Im pretty hammered right now.

Saban's new deal has no buyout.

Just sayin........

Yes it is.

When this is all over, which is not going to be for a while, Trump will be re-elected President.

Saban's new deal has no buyout.

Just sayin........

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Laurence Holmes is a fucking weirdo, a nerd in denial, and a wannabe. Not a very good radio host either.

Mack Brown was prepared to coach the Texas Longhorns in 2014 until school president Bill Powers unexpectedly pulled his support, according to a report by Pat Forde of Yahoo Sports. Brown reportedly was told by Powers and new athletic director Steve Patterson he could return for his 17th season prior to the team's Dec.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

They're having trouble finding a coach. Does that mean they are a B grade program? Because that's what you'd be saying if it were the Illini.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Texas has huge egg all over their face. The boosters forced them to can Mack and now they get the Louisville coach?

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Please do not compare Texas and the Illini.

Texas getting turned down by Nick Saban is not the same as the Illini getting turned down by Shaka.

I don't really think Texas is having "trouble".

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

But it is not like they had to settle for a guy from Akron.

The point is your narrative is different than it was with the Illini.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

Please do not compare Texas and the Illini.

Texas getting turned down by Nick Saban is not the same as the Illini getting turned down by Shaka.

I don't really think Texas is having "trouble".

Wasn't Crean like the 3rd or 4th choice too?

In modern day college athletics where everyone is highly paid I think the days of a school like Illinois getting anyone they want from a smaller conference is over. It may be gone for Indiana too.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.

You maybe right.

I don't think Crean was their 3rd or 4th choice. He was among the first names listed both when Sampson (ugh) was hired and then again when he was hired.

The source said that Indiana has been told that a potential buyout for Xavier's Sean Miller would be too rich for Indiana.

I don't think Crean was their 3rd or 4th choice. He was among the first names listed both when Sampson (ugh) was hired and then again when he was hired.

Yes. Here an article and quote that show's you how much we sucked and maybe still do:

Indiana cares only about basketball and was afraid/cheap to buyout Miller.

I have MANY years of experience in trying to appreciate steaming piles of dogshit.