Different take on Mack's latest negotiations

[echeese]

Those who know me. ..know that I look at the world differently than others. . .I am not a heard follower. . .never have been.

The internet world is exploding because Mack wants more money. . . .evil Mack. . .bad Mack. . .

But let's do some critical thinking and a bit of digging. . .

This is NOT the buy out. . .our admin wants Mack to stay. . .

One source has reported (by doing some digging) that the problem arose when they originally wanted an exclusive with Mack that would prohibit him from doing TV. . .contract likely worth $1.5 million plus to him. . ..yet wanted to pay him less than $600K . ..Mack's thought was to do both which isn't uncommon. .. .not unlike what he did after 2010 where he worked with both NFL channel and ESPN

So Mack asking for an additional $600K is actually him splitting the difference between what he thought he'd make and TEXAS' original offer. . .

Yes. . .I realize many won't like this. . .too easy to join the lynch mob and string him up. . .

Frankly. . .I think Mack should go to ESPN or NFL. . .break ties . ..let wounds heal. . ..and I think he'd be a star based on his work after the 2010 season. . .

Flame away. . .

 

[txscallywag]

No flaming from this guy. At the end of the day, Mack Brown is still no longer the Head Coach. With that I am just peachy... Everything else will work out one way or the other.

 

[HookemHorns]

I don't really care what they give Mack anymore. I have Mack brown fatigue and I would prefer that he go away.

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

Chuck,

Who in this administration wants Mack to stay?

IMO, it is better for both parties to spend some time away from one another. There is going to be a new administration in place shortly and I would argue that it does not behoove Texas to have a bitter old coach hanging around the program.

BTW, many people do not mind the fact that Mack wants more money, they are upset that Mack has gone back on his word and put himself above the program by trying to retain the HC position.

 

[Dos Horns]

Mack is getting all he can get on the way out, just like anyone else with half a brain would IMO. There are probably several issues to be resolved, but I absolutely believe one of those is that there needs to be a clean break and confidentiality / non-disparagement requirement. No new coach wants Mack involved on the program or LHN for some period of time.

 

[BrokenGlassRepublucan]

The simple explanation is usually the correct one. I think there were a few things that happened on the way out that lead Mack to feel his brand was damaged by the process, so I understand his position.

 

[duffer]

echeese, I think you are right. Most say Mack is very savvy when it comes to protecting his reputation. If so, it is illogical to think that Mack would sue the University. He, nor UT, wouldn't want to make this a public fight.

 

[echeese]

Clearly Powers . ..

I don't claim to be an insider but clearly their (as in Admin's) goal is to keep Mack around for fund raising. . .I know the foundation people want him. . .

otherwise we would have bought him out with a check. . .

 

[DizzG]

people dont like it because it just looks bad right now considering more than a few respected insiders have been reporting Mack has been difficult behind the scenes, went back on his agreement he had with Powers on stepping down if certain objectives were not meant, and tried to power play his way into saying...which failed. Its also been reported by many Mack doesn't want certain coaches to follow him.

The threat of a lawsuit is also out there, and its pretty obvious Mack's camp has leaked at least two media stories now (Pat Forde with Yahoo Sports, and Kirk Bohls)

People are just sick of the BS..rather Mack should get more money or not. People want him to just go away for a very long time, and let UT heal and hire whoever the hell they want without interference.

Frankly if it were me I would have just paid Mack's 2.75M buyout, fired him and told him to stay away for several years.

 

[badboy783]

I don't care that he wants more money. I care about the timed leaks to the media. Other than that, pay the man and let him go do TV. Personally I don't understand why Texas would even flinch at the money. Just make or let him go away.

 

[echeese]

Mack is getting all he can get on the way out, just like anyone else with half a brain would IMO. There are probably several issues to be resolved, but I absolutely believe one of those is that there needs to be a clean break and confidentiality / non-disparagement requirement. No new coach wants Mack involved on the program or LHN for some period of time.

Part of my point. . .he's not on the way out. . .he's being reassigned other duties so to speak. . .

I agree that it should be a clean break. . .like I said.. .think Mack would be a rock star in the studio. . .a blend of Corso's "favorite uncle" without the insanity and Holtz' acumen without the idiot factor. . .sorry. . not a Holtz fan even though a good buddy was on his last title team. . .

But mack staying appears to be the plan. . .thus this issue is not about "buyout" as being reported by AAS and places like Burnt Orange Nation. .

 

[pringlelake]

I know I'm not going to change anyone's mind that simply wants to chime repeatedly "it's all Mack's fault". If anything goes wrong....answer with "it's Mack's fault".

If you want to find TRUTH, you have to hear both sides of the story. Mack Brown is not going to come on this site and tell you his side of the story. But trust me, he has one. Therefore, for now, if you want to believe the truth, it's closer to what Echeese is portraying than it is to what those portray that just want to hate.

I'm not saying Mack is perfect or has no faults. I'm saying he acted like any normal person in a same or similar position would have acted, and most definitely, all of the problems we encounter are not the result of something he did or did not do.

 

[Lord Vader]

He's not done coaching. I still think this Nebraska thing might have legs.

 

[Oilfield]

Not productive from a football standpoint to have him around in my opinion, but then UT is always about the money and not so much about the football anymore.

 

[Hornitos]

Why would they want keep him off TV? I don't understand why that would be desired.

In fact, it seems like the opposite. Get him away from the new coach and on TV where he'll keep the university's name out in the media.

 

[Oilfield]

From a fundraising standpoint I would think that Mack having some national exposure would be a good thing. I guess that's why I don't make the big bucks.

 

[hornonthe40]

How can you go back on your resignation? It makes no sense. He handed in his resignation so there's no possible way he can try and renegotiate it. All they have to say is no and you get what your contract states. This is perhaps the most perplexing thing in this whole mess.

 

[PDX Horn]

Is the source "mike costello" from OB?

Don't care one way or the other what he is paid and if he wants to negotiate it his right.

 

[HornNdriftwood]

How can you go back on your resignation? It makes no sense. He handed in his resignation so there's no possible way he can try and renegotiate it. All they have to say is no and you get what your contract states. This is perhaps the most perplexing thing in this whole mess.

He resigned as the football coach. He's currently in negotiations for his future position with the University. He was made an offer and he countered. It remains to be seen whether he will be employed by the University in any capacity. I'm not sure why people are so up in arms about this. Standard proceedure, IMO.

Lol at whoever 1 starred this thread.