Strong on his conversation with Patterson. Loved it. Not bragging - just direct and confident. Also loved that he said Mack is always welcome and just respect that this will be his (Strong's) program. When the team takes on his attitude and approach, I think we're going to see a different...

...for 30 yards. Then 4 yard TD run. I just heard 4th and five and was transported back to the Rose Bowl. Sorry, I'll return to the game.

Am I wrong that this keeps coming out earlier and earlier each year? It was signed by Steve Patterson, but I'd like to see who he hires before I fill in the amount, wouldn't you?

Understand that totally. He's that close to being the winningest coach in Texas history. But the sad truth to me is that, but for miss-hires on the coaching staff, missed recruits and internal strife, he would easily have those wins today.

First story - sticking with Mack's denial, but discussing how Texas is likely the best job in the country. Putting a lot of reason for last four years on lack of QB.

...is say it ain't true. He's supposedly out there recruiting hard. By now, every kid on his list will have heard, or be told by competing schools, about the situation. But we hear nothing. That speaks volumes.

Gotta keep this ball in the air through the weekend...

Heard part of an interview with Mack this morning. Said he would really like to have sat down with Patterson one-on-one by this time to talk about the future of Texas football. His cadence was quicker, his voice was higher. He said Patterson came in to talk with his staff, "me and 17 of my...

I don't know about where you sit, but we have some pretty good characters around my section. Tattoo Guy, who has Horns-only tats all over including an actual Major Applewhite autograph on his arm. Shirtless Guy, who we could count on to arrive toasted and shirtless no matter the time nor the...