Art Briles likely to interview soon?

[DizzG]

Per bohls. Says willing to sit down after fiesta bowl. Also sources saying he would accept the Texas job

 

[Vandit]

Per bohls. Says willing to sit down after fiesta bowl. Also sources saying he would accept the Texas job

Wouldn't be bad at all if Saban says no

 

[whatthewhat]

Per bohls. Says willing to sit down after fiesta bowl. Also sources saying he would accept the Texas job

Goddamnit.

 

[DizzG]

Saban. If not give me Briles

 

[Bevo11]

Per bohls. Says willing to sit down after fiesta bowl. Also sources saying he would accept the Texas job

Dizz, link, please. The tweet I saw, he simply asked the question: Briles next (interview)?

 

[bigbird]

Is this a UT leak or a leak from the Briles camp basically saying "hey, don't forget about me!"

 

[hornrush]

Saban. If not give me Briles

Dizz,

I wrote this in another thread but think it is apt here.

I know I'm an old fart but I just don't want Briles. For oh so many reasons but suffice it to say, and this goes back to his time in the high school ranks where many of my kinfolk still make a living, Briles didn't miss an opportunity to defecate on UT, its history and, (some night remember this quote from a specific coaches convention in San Angelo), "...the most overrated university of nothing."

 

Sorry folks, (for me) he's just not the kind of person or leader that UT football needs right now.

Hook'em!

 

[BuddyHolly]

http://www.statesman.com/weblogs/bevo-beat/2014/jan/01/texas-interviews-strong-briles-next/

Here's the link

 

[Bevo11]

Dizz,
I wrote this in another thread but think it is apt here.

I know I'm an old fart but I just don't want Briles. For oh so many reasons but suffice it to say, and this goes back to his time in the high school ranks where many of my kinfolk still make a living, Briles didn't miss an opportunity to defecate on UT, its history and, (some night remember this quote from a specific coaches convention in San Angelo), "...the most overrated university of nothing."

 

Sorry folks, (for me) he's just not the kind of person or leader that UT football needs right now.

Hook'em!

I'm having a hard time reconciling this with the fact his son went to Texas. Just seems curious to me, not doubting you.

 

[RealtorHorn]

I have John Harbaugh just above Briles on my wish list but a big difference that keeps tapping me on the shoulder is ties to the state of Texas. As a college coach, this is extremely important and it might place Briles ahead of Harbaugh with the men charge.

 

[Growler]

This is my least favorite of the scenarios for multiple reasons. I hope this is a courtesy, but I think this means that 4 or 5 other options didn't pan out. I don't want Briles. I don't like him. He is a hot name right now, but where is a semblance of defense in any of his history? None. His track record is decent but not stellar, especially compared to others we are supposedly courting. He is from Texas and maybe that helps initially with in-state recruiting but it does nothing nationally. Please...no. Let's just beat his butt at Baylor and be glad he isn't here.

Briles is just a less intelligent version of Mile Leach without the sense of humor.

 

[hornrush]

I'm having a hard time reconciling this with the fact his son went to Texas. Just seems curious to me, not doubting you.

I hear you. Mel Maxfield, Tom Kimbrough and Gerald Spence (non related to me former and current Texas HS coaches) can verify.

Hook'em!

 

[Ellie44]

I'm friends with a BU alum who actually played for BU in the 80's. He has a son who was a reasonably ranked prospect/recruit and he had the chance to meet Briles and watch him recruit his son. Over lunch a couple weeks ago, when the topic of Briles to UT was brought up, my buddy immediately jumped in and said that he was perhaps the most disingenuous recruiter and coach he ever met. As a BU grad and ex BU player, he would not let his own son play for Briles.

I'm against Briles for no other reason than I trust my friends judgement and know how much he wanted his own son to play at Baylor. I think Briles isn't the right answer and merely is the easiest answer.

 

[The Doaker]

I'm friends with a BU alum who actually played for BU in the 80's. He has a son who was a reasonably ranked prospect/recruit and he had the chance to meet Briles and watch him recruit his son. Over lunch a couple weeks ago, when the topic of Briles to UT was brought up, my buddy immediately jumped in and said that he was perhaps the most disingenuous recruiter and coach he ever met. As a BU grad and ex BU player, he would not let his own son play for Briles.
I'm against Briles for no other reason than I trust my friends judgement and know how much he wanted his own son to play at Baylor. I think Briles isn't the right answer and merely is the easiest answer.

I have zero inside info, or personal interaction with Briles. I do feel the need to shower whenever I see him coach, or speak. Just comes across to me as slimy.

JMO, and nothing more.

 

[Topstarr]

Just give me any of the TOP 4 Coaches

SABAN

FISHER

BRILES

John Harbaugh

 

[LongviewLobo01]

We can interview Briles, but the only way I want to hire him would be if Saban, Fisher, Harbaugh (both) and Gruden say no.

 

[texasfright]

Hornrush, can you please provide some more specifics for those who would like to investigate? For instance, what year was this convention etc.? To whom was it said? Was it reported anywhere, or is this anecdotal? I think this is more relevant information in terms of the coaching search than people may realize when overlayed with other actions/comments attributed to Briles in the past.

 

[hornrush]

Hornrush, can you please provide some more specifics for those who would like to investigate? For instance, what year was this convention etc.? To whom was it said? Was it reported anywhere, or is this anecdotal? I think this is more relevant information in terms of the coaching search than people may realize when overlayed with other actions/comments attributed to Briles in the past.

This was told to me by my brother and cousin who interacted with those I mentioned along with Briles on different occasions over a few years span beginning in the late 80's. Brence, who went on to coach at Burleson and beat Briles and ended Stepehenville's win streak in the 90's later recounted much the same when he went to Plano and again with Maxfield who replaced him at Burleson. (The occasion came up when Briles took the Houston job.)

That's about as specific as I can get. If you want quotes, dates, video evidence, there are none. Just the word of some good coaches. A couple of which are my kin.

Okay?

Hook'em!

 

[The_real_gaylord_focker]

Briles over Strong or Franklin.