I wonder if Mack..............

[dcbc]

I believe the special assistant to the president of UT is supposed to answer the phone while the president of UT is at the new head coach's press conference.

SATTPOUT Handbook, Vol. 1, p. 1. s.1.

 

[Hoekem]

I don't want Mack back on the 40 until we beat OU this year...bet he doesn't show up then...

 

[Oilfield]

No, it is better if Mack is not there.

 

[badboy783]

Two completely differen situations. DKR was 20+ years removed from coaching when Mack was hired. Mackovic wasn't around when Brown was hired, Brown won't be around for this hire. It's simply too soon.

 

[Alouha27]

He shouldn't be there-- we're moving forward and the past should stay that way. What exactly does his $500,000 special asst. position entail? I know he's trying to squeeze the university for more than double that? That's a lot of money for a "special" assistant of any position. What exactly is this?

I disagree with people saying he shouldn't be there. Now wether he wants to be there I have no clue. They didn't "fire" Mack, remember he resigned. Or retired. Or whatever they are calling it. It would be nice if they could say a little something nice about Mack's 16 years there, maybe highlight the championship season or something. Then introduce Coach Strong. While I am not happy with the last few years and certainly not happy for the way it ended, I don't feel that should take away from the accomplishments of his tenure.

But...after saying that I also don't think he will be there. I think he feels betrayed by the University and I have a feeling he's going to hold a grudge longer than us fans. But that's just a feeling, I have no info to back that up.

 

[Lord Vader]

The culture has to be changed, and you don't start off a sweeping new era by having the guy you just forced out, the figurehead of everything wrong with the culture of the program, there at the introductory presser of the new coach to have his posterior smooched. Charlie Strong is the head coach, and (not saying you are one at all) the sooner the Mack-o-philes get that through their heads, the better off we will all be.

The Mack Brown Era is over. The Charlie Strong Era has begun.

 

[PDX Horn]

Mack was basically fired.

Common sense dictates the recently "retired" HC will not be at the new HC's press conference.

As someone posted above DKR being at Mack's press conference after 20 years of retirement is not nearly the same situation.

 

[Alouha27]

The culture has to be changed, and you don't start off a sweeping new era by having the guy you just forced out, the figurehead of everything wrong with the culture of the program, there at the introductory presser of the new coach to have his posterior smooched. Charlie Strong is the head coach, and (not saying you are one at all) the sooner the Mack-o-philes get that through their heads, the better off we will all be.
The Mack Brown Era is over. The Charlie Strong Era has begun.

I'm definitely not a Mack-o-phile (funny by the way) but I also don't think I am as bitter over him as some on this board. All in all I don't really care about it that much...somebody asked a question and I answered. Seems like everyone else here does not want him there and I'm fine with that.

 

[Lord Vader]

I'm definitely not a Mack-o-phile (funny by the way) but I also don't think I am as bitter over him as some on this board. All in all I don't really care about it that much...somebody asked a question and I answered. Seems like everyone else here does not want him there and I'm fine with that.

Folks have every right to be bitter after the last four years. You almost have to applaud the tenacity of the ones who stayed 101% Mack-o-philes after the 2012 OU annihilation. With that said, it would be like getting married to a new hottie but having your ex wife in the front row.

 

[JKW-Hook 'em]

This is coach Strong's biggest and most glorious day of his coaching career and well deserved I might add. No need for him to share this proud moment with Mack which would clearly be a distraction and a bit awkward for sure.

 

[Alouha27]

Folks have every right to be bitter after the last four years. You almost have to applaud the tenacity of the ones who stayed 101% Mack-o-philes after the 2012 OU annihilation. With that said, it would be like getting married to a new hottie but having your ex wife in the front row.

Ok wait a second...if you were marrying a hottie, wouldn't you want your ex wife in the front row? Lol.

 

[badboy783]

Ok wait a second...if you were marrying a hottie, wouldn't you want your ex wife in the front row? Lol.

Only if it was her sister.

 

[86MEHorn]

The culture has to be changed, and you don't start off a sweeping new era by having the guy you just forced out, the figurehead of everything wrong with the culture of the program, there at the introductory presser of the new coach to have his posterior smooched. Charlie Strong is the head coach, and (not saying you are one at all) the sooner the Mack-o-philes get that through their heads, the better off we will all be.
The Mack Brown Era is over. The Charlie Strong Era has begun.

Agree that the Charlie Strong Era starts today. But, it seems like it has to be "either - or" regarding Mack..."the worst coach evar" vs. "sunshine pumper". I'm somewhere in the middle.

I hope Charlie at least reaches out to Mack behind the scenes. After 16 yrs, Mack can add some value and knows where the dead bodies are. We need to finish the 2014 recruiting period strong. I disagree with some that 2015 is more critical than this year. 2013 was great for the OL, but not so much for skill positions. That would be two "meh" recruiting periods in a row.

Different sport, but Coach G burned it down when she came from Duke...that did not turn out well.

 

[Alouha27]

Agree that the Charlie Strong Era starts today. But, it seems like it has to be "either - or" regarding Mack..."the worst coach evar" vs. "sunshine pumper". I'm somewhere in the middle.
I hope Charlie at least reaches out to Mack behind the scenes. After 16 yrs, Mack can add some value and knows where the dead bodies are. We need to finish the 2014 recruiting period strong. I disagree with some that 2015 is more critical than this year. 2013 was great for the OL, but not so much for skill positions. That would be two "meh" recruiting periods in a row.

Different sport, but Coach G burned it down when she came from Duke...that did not turn out well.

That's a good take on things 86!

 

[Juan]

I would ban Mack Brown for at least 3 years from showing up over there for any purpose.

After some years go by, if we are winning and everyone is happy, people might be actually glad to see him. Time has a habit of fading the bad memories.

The only exception to this 3-year ban rule would be if Strong insists. It is his show now, if he thinks he wants that then so be it.

 

[GetHooked]

The next time I hear Mack talking will be too soon.

 

[Alouha27]

I would ban Mack Brown for at least 3 years from showing up over there for any purpose.
After some years go by, if we are winning and everyone is happy, people might be actually glad to see him. Time has a habit of fading the bad memories.

The only exception to this 3-year ban rule would be if Strong insists. It is his show now, if he thinks he wants that then so be it.

I am strating to believe it's Patterson's show now. Which is fine by me.