As an outsider, let me just say that Texas is in a very good position. With Saban reportedly out of the picture, you could have your pick of a number of good candidates. Or, you could suffer through another 8-4 year (is it really that painful?) with Mack. You would essentially have the same...

1. WVu board(s) are notorious for spreading disinformation. 2. If UT did sign a confidentiality or non-disclosure agreement, discussing those details with a potential candidate would violate the agreement. 3. If Luck discussed those talks with anyone at WVu or anywhere, he can kiss the UT job...

Just saw a post on another board about Sabin's wife "vacation home" shopping in Austin. Was Nick Saban's Wife House Shopping In Austin? Reports Say: Yes. - Burnt Orange Nation

I'm aware of the B10 rumor. It's from the WV board (notorious for disinformation) and if Texas told a prospective employee about being in negotiations with the B1G they would have violated the confidentiality agreement. I don't see them doing that. Yes, I would like to see a 2-game conference...

As far as academics: (in the top 100) Duke #7 ~ Stanford #5 Notre Dame #18 ~ Cal #20 UVa #23 ~ USC #23 Wake #23 ~ UCLA #23 The ACC has UNC #30, BC #31, GT #36, Miami #47, Clemson #62, SU #62, Pitt #62, VT #69, FSU 91 The P12 has Washington #52, Colorado #86. I'm biased but I would say...