its possible to be someones friend and like them but also realize as a supporter of UT athletics and the school to the tune of millions its time for a change at the head coach position. You can believe what you want...and no I haven't actually talked to Mccombs to verity, but some very credible people have continued to say for months he is not fighting behind the scenes to keep Mack or prevent changes. Its also been said he is in on working the Saban deal with other heavy hitters like Bob Rowling who is as powerful (actually likely more) than McCombs at this point