Finebaum stuttering just a bit . . . .
- Thread starter RoyalCrowns
- Start date
backyardmike
Under Contract
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2013
- Messages
- 59
Yesterday, Finebaum was whining and crying about all the millionaires and billionaires in Texas.
Today, a reporter from the Statesmen talked to Finebaum and twice repeated what Red said about being able to pull in NS and all the money at UT's disposal. I thought Finebaum was gonna cry. He was speechless.
Otherwise, he's got a lot of gomers who call into his show. If NS does come here, it could start a ground war between Bama and Texas.
Today, a reporter from the Statesmen talked to Finebaum and twice repeated what Red said about being able to pull in NS and all the money at UT's disposal. I thought Finebaum was gonna cry. He was speechless.
Otherwise, he's got a lot of gomers who call into his show. If NS does come here, it could start a ground war between Bama and Texas.
NLeininger
Veteran
- Joined
- Nov 12, 2013
- Messages
- 680
How are they going to match the financial hole their boosters put Nick in?
backyardmike
Under Contract
- Joined
- Nov 18, 2013
- Messages
- 59
Yesterday, Finebaum was whining and crying about all the millionaires and billionaires in Texas.
Today, a reporter from the Statesmen talked to Finebaum and twice repeated what Red said about being able to pull in NS and all the money at UT's disposal. I thought Finebaum was gonna cry. He was speechless.
Otherwise, he's got a lot of gomers who call into his show. If NS does come here, it could start a ground war between Bama and Texas.
Today, a reporter from the Statesmen talked to Finebaum and twice repeated what Red said about being able to pull in NS and all the money at UT's disposal. I thought Finebaum was gonna cry. He was speechless.
Otherwise, he's got a lot of gomers who call into his show. If NS does come here, it could start a ground war between Bama and Texas.
i don't think in the end he will become because of money. it will be a new challenge, a new conference, a chance to cement his legacy of winning titles at 3 schools etc. that's not to say money doesn't matter, but the tired line of "alabama can match it" seems to be so shortsighted. he will either come or not come because he is interested (or not) in a new challenge, in a new (much nicer) city, etc etc.
elidesjardins45
Rookie
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2013
- Messages
- 4
Is this credible?
Begin forwarded message:
From: Chris Allen <clallen7@cox.net<mailto:clallen7@cox.net>>
Date: December 10, 2013 9:55:37 PM CST
Subject: The down low on Nick
Knowing full well that any numbers I throw out will aid and abet the enemy, I will say the minimum. Again, full disclosure, I'm reporting a story that seems to be taking on a life of it's own but I feel it's important to post now so this website is credited for the work. To that end, I'll also be posting my real identity tomorrow and I will email all subsequent stories to the various media outlets including but not limited to ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.
Here's what I got.
In talking to various sources plugged into the Alabama and Texas sides, it seems Nick Saban is roughly $20 million in the hole due to investments with LSU and Alabama alums. These investments are predominantly in the commercial real estate space. For his trouble, Nick Saban is not a happy camper with these two alumni bases and has a hole in his retirement plan that Mark Ingram could run through. Additionally, I'm told Texas and the Longhorn Foundation have "passed the hat" to provide a dollar amount up front that nearly makes Nick Saban whole after these defunct investments. Call it the Lamarr Houston/Roy Miller investment strategy. The mechanism used to fund this "bonus" will be off the books in order to make the total compensation package more politically palatable when it's officially announced. Texas does not want to be perceived as the Yankees and again, I don't want to help negotiations with enemy.
As far as conventional compensation, look for the number to be right around eight million a year for six years with a two-year option. This structure makes it more acceptable to the BOR and the academics in the school. Don't tell them how much the athletic department contributes to the general fund because they won't listen. Just know that the football men understand how the perception game is played.
Trust me, I understand that there's always a counter offer in these deals, but I'm told that the Bama president does not want to get in a bidding war against Texas because she doesn't want it to seem like Bama is a semi-pro team. Again, this is the academic's mindset at work. She's, after all, Bill Powers' peer or at least is attempting to be. Add this item to the fact that Bama's Athletic Director Bill Battle has gotten sideways with Saban, and it doesn't bode well for the Tide. One final piece is Chancellor Witt.
Dr. Witt is the only ally that Saban has at the administrative level at Bama and he happens to be a Texas guy. Yes, Dr. Witt has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, and has told folks close to the Texas AD that he thinks Saban is headed to Austin.
If Saban is announced as the Texas head football coach in the next few days, fans will be in line to enjoy an historic change in culture and football operations in general.
Like you, I will enjoy the process.
In other words, I will look forward to Nick Saban's process.
InsideTexas Forums
Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message:
From: Chris Allen <clallen7@cox.net<mailto:clallen7@cox.net>>
Date: December 10, 2013 9:55:37 PM CST
Subject: The down low on Nick
Knowing full well that any numbers I throw out will aid and abet the enemy, I will say the minimum. Again, full disclosure, I'm reporting a story that seems to be taking on a life of it's own but I feel it's important to post now so this website is credited for the work. To that end, I'll also be posting my real identity tomorrow and I will email all subsequent stories to the various media outlets including but not limited to ESPN, CBS Sports, etc.
Here's what I got.
In talking to various sources plugged into the Alabama and Texas sides, it seems Nick Saban is roughly $20 million in the hole due to investments with LSU and Alabama alums. These investments are predominantly in the commercial real estate space. For his trouble, Nick Saban is not a happy camper with these two alumni bases and has a hole in his retirement plan that Mark Ingram could run through. Additionally, I'm told Texas and the Longhorn Foundation have "passed the hat" to provide a dollar amount up front that nearly makes Nick Saban whole after these defunct investments. Call it the Lamarr Houston/Roy Miller investment strategy. The mechanism used to fund this "bonus" will be off the books in order to make the total compensation package more politically palatable when it's officially announced. Texas does not want to be perceived as the Yankees and again, I don't want to help negotiations with enemy.
As far as conventional compensation, look for the number to be right around eight million a year for six years with a two-year option. This structure makes it more acceptable to the BOR and the academics in the school. Don't tell them how much the athletic department contributes to the general fund because they won't listen. Just know that the football men understand how the perception game is played.
Trust me, I understand that there's always a counter offer in these deals, but I'm told that the Bama president does not want to get in a bidding war against Texas because she doesn't want it to seem like Bama is a semi-pro team. Again, this is the academic's mindset at work. She's, after all, Bill Powers' peer or at least is attempting to be. Add this item to the fact that Bama's Athletic Director Bill Battle has gotten sideways with Saban, and it doesn't bode well for the Tide. One final piece is Chancellor Witt.
Dr. Witt is the only ally that Saban has at the administrative level at Bama and he happens to be a Texas guy. Yes, Dr. Witt has a soft spot in his heart for Texas, and has told folks close to the Texas AD that he thinks Saban is headed to Austin.
If Saban is announced as the Texas head football coach in the next few days, fans will be in line to enjoy an historic change in culture and football operations in general.
Like you, I will enjoy the process.
In other words, I will look forward to Nick Saban's process.
InsideTexas Forums
Sent from my iPad
Pancho Negro
Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 16, 2013
- Messages
- 349
Finbaum: "This situation has caused Mack Brown to become a pathetic figure."
Just now on Olbermann Live
Just now on Olbermann Live
About Us
