Boy I got It

[skj7]

McPhaul - i the appreciate the information that you give us

what i respect a lot is that you are right there in the front line when you are wrong and do not make any excuses about the same

look forward to many more posts from you and others on this board who provide us with info about our program

 

[marathon]

McPhaul,

This is a good opportunity to see where your true friends are. I wouldn't want to associate with people that will cuss you or a sponsor who will quit.

There is a difference between having varying opinions and those that are mean spirited about it. Take this as a chance to cull the mean spirited people off this board. The rest of us will be grateful, otherwise this will turn into OB part II.

You gave us the info that you were hearing. That's what people want. I can't understand them blaming you if things change. These people are petty, spiteful and mean spirited if they who turn on you and other posters on this board. You can never reason with them or convert them so please let them go somewhere else.

 

[LongviewLobo01]

Sometimes people get it right. Sometimes people get it wrong. It's the people who get it wrong and come back that I want to be associated with. Not the people who are only here when things are going good.

I went to sleep early when it was going down that Strong was our guy. I wasn't excited and didn't want to let negative emotions come out. However after thinking about it, my thoughts are a lot different.

First, I'm glad we got a defensive guy. And not just any defensive guy. One of the best defensive guys in the nation. A guy who's basically Bob Stoops as an assistant (or better) but has head coaching experience. If he can get our defense playing at the level that he had those Florida defenses going we will all be happy. Remember back in 2008 when muschamp's defense gave up 35 to the highest scoring offense in history at OU? Strongs outfit at Florida played that same squad and shut them down to 14 points.

Second, despite being a defensive guy, he's a spread offense guy. He's not a guy who's going to rely on his defense and have an offense grind it out and control the clock. He wants his offense to attack and score. Very similar to what that Stoops guy has done at OU. That's very good IMO. Also, he's not going to meddle in the offense. Whoever is hired as the OC is going to be able to do what he wants. That will make the job super attractive.

I'm going to wait and see what kind of assistants that Strong hires before making a decision. If he brings in his staff from Louisville consider me underwhelmed. If he brings in top assistants from around the country and state I'll be excited. The culture and the defense are going to be tough and hard nosed with Strong. Polar opposite of what it has been with Mack. That is a good start. Now let's go get the all star staff that he's promising and get to work.

 

[Lukus Alderman]

Last night was a lot of work as a mod here, but overall we have a great deal of great and more mature posters than the ones that tried to stir up trouble. Big props to all of the community here who stayed classy. It wasn't as bad as it could have been.

Thanks guys!

 

[acropora]

It is what it is. The reality is that no matter how close someone feels their source is, the circle of trust is probably smaller.

Speculation is for fun and I don't get why people get so upset about these things. It's fun to talk about what may happen or may not.

Sorry you got so much crap from people.

While Strong wasn't my first choice (as if it matters), I'm excited about this hire and the potential.

 

[echeese]

Always enjoyed your stuff . .but yes. . .i gave you grief about the 100% thing too . ..always with a smile. . .

Losing a sponsor though? Weird but trust me. .you will find more. . .Continue to take the hard line on the inter poster BS and this site will grow. . .

 

[John Lennon]

Don't any of you realize that those guys didn't want the job....I'm sure Patterson vetted every fricking coach in the country....not everyone wants to change jobs or be the coach at Texas...I'm happy we found a great coach, great recruiter, hard ass with a major chip on his shoulder.....

 

[DizzG]

Like the strong hire. Ignore the haters. This site will only get better

 

[HornSolo]

Darrell, sponsors will come and go and if they cant see that this site is different then it is best they take their dollars elsewhere. All will work out in the end. this was a tough situation for a flegling site to deal with and it did it with class.

glad to be here and in for the long haul. Keep swinging for the fences.....

 

[Longhorns#1]

I may just be one small person who doesn't post a lot but I am not going anywhere! Love this board! Let's have a great 2014.

 

[housebrand]

Thanks to all of this staff for what you do. This is a great site. Keep up the great work. Now we all need to get behind Coach Strong and give him our support. Hook Em Horns. Here's to moving forward.

 

[Texas74]

Darrell, all I want to see is the best info that you can give as quickly as possible. With this in mind, and the fact that you were dealing with real people and personalities in this situation, I got what I wanted. Thanks and keep up the good work.

 

[alonghorn72]

Thanks for sharing a little perspective McPhaul, at the end of the day, just waking up is all that matters. Congrats on your fight!!

I have been reading both sides/sites and knew that someone was certainly going to end up being wrong in the end, but I was praying it wouldn't be McPhaul and SirHorns. You guys missed it and your sources were misinformed or just missed for whatever the reason. All insiders take licks like this and will be wrong on occasion. This was your time. I don't think any less of either of you as people because of this and will continue to visit and be a part of the family that all the admin of Hornsports has built. I'm here for the long haul.

Now, about Strong... He is certainly not the "big splash" that I was hoping for, but considering the other names that were floating around, like Mora and Franklin, I am pleased. I just hope we don't have to do this in 4 years.

Hook 'em!!!

 

[sotxhorn]

I want to say along with others how much I appreciate the site. I also am a member of OB and IT, and this place by far was the one I went to most during this process. McP, you guys are building something special here, and the sponsors will come.

Just a thought, and this is not meant to be harshly critical at all. When news was breaking last night, it would have been good if you were on the board more.

With that said, keep up the good work.

 

[drgilbert]

I appreciate and look forward to all the info given here. I take it for what it is and realize things

Happen. Sorry you lost sponsors but you haven't lost me. #TEXASSTRONG

 

[Donald Boyles]

I have had sponsors quit on us tonight.
I have been cussed & dissed.

However, when I wake up tomorrow, I'm going to feel blessed by the sponsors like Phil and the good people like SF Girl that are here to build this community.

I have beat cancer twice so, this ain't nothing for high stepper like me.

Coach Strong has my support going forward.

Well...I'm still here..

 

[86MEHorn]

Well...you went out on the limb with the Saban info. Surely you understand why people are disappointed.

OK to be disappointed, shoot the messenger...no

 

[dcbc]

Sometimes, you eat the bear. And sometimes, he eats you.

Chin up. This site has TOS bettered from a solid community standpoint all day long. It's only going to get better as time goes on.

Anyone who expects others to get it right every time hasn't paid attention much during their lives.

 

[Hump34]

Good job overall

Now let's start digging for who he will hire as assistants!

 

[lilMAC25]

Well...you went out on the limb with the Saban info. Surely you understand why people are disappointed.

este aqui