Strange Mood

[Mike Roach]

Orangebloods is saying the staff and admins have been told nothing and that Mack is planning on fighting this to the end.

 

[Baghorn]

yep, first thoughts that came to mind for me as well. 'Course, due to my general nature, I'm still not wholly convinced of anything yet (at least as far as the next HC), but do feel like surely one way or the other Mack is moving (or already has moved) on. And that's the first really needed step. I won't say everything else is gravy ('cuz who knows what would happen if it's not NS), but it sure is a relief to know the general sluggishness and apathy will be removed.

Hey Bert, for what its worth I've always been far more worried about the Texas side of this deal (Mack exiting, Power following through, guys like Jamail not sabotaging, etc) than I have ever been about the Saban side of this deal. We had that side squared away for the most part months ago. So, know this...if Mack announces he's stepping down this week then you can feel certain Saban will be announced as the new Texas coach the following business day....ie. Mack announces on Thursday then Saban is introduced on Friday....if Mack announces on Friday then Saban is introduced on Monday.

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

McPhaul,
By informed do you mean that Mack is resigning and Saban is becoming coach, or that Mack is resigning.

I know Brian Davis and FatDog have to drowning their sorrows in a bucket or 15 of ice cream.

Saban can't sign until MACK makes it official and Mack keeps delaying the time interval that was initially agreed upon.

 

[kayur]

Hey Bert, for what its worth I've always been far more worried about the Texas side of this deal (Mack exiting, Power following through, guys like Jamail not sabotaging, etc) than I have ever been about the Saban side of this deal. We had that side squared away for the most part months ago. So, know this...if Mack announces he's stepping down this week then you can feel certain Saban will be announced as the new Texas coach the following business day....ie. Mack announces on Thursday then Saban is introduced on Friday....if Mack announces on Friday then Saban is introduced on Monday.

Good info. Baghorn. I've been skeptical it happens but I'm really hoping. Next few days will be something else that's for sure.

 

[beevomav]

I stay confused..but I do have a question for anyone who may have an answer. Why is Mack out recruiting, and what the hell could he be telling recruits?

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

I stay confused..but I do have a question for anyone who may have an answer. Why is Mack out recruiting, and what the hell could he be telling recruits?

Mack owes it to the recruits to give them facetime during these uncertain times. Some of those recruits maybe being told it may a good idea to look elsewhere?

Or he could be reiterating that we need to see them at the Banquet?

 

[Skolodn]

I am hearing that Mack's announcement is going to be Friday. He has agreed to stand down and an agreement is in place. His future position within the University has been addressed to everyone's satisfaction (including Saban). The Saban announcement is still up in the air, but the most likely day is next Monday

 

[Bevo11]

Mack owes it to the recruits to give them facetime during these uncertain times. Some of those recruits maybe being told it may a good idea to look elsewhere?
Or he could be reiterating that we need to see them at the Banquet?

Darrell, my guess is he is "doing his job". As long as he is drawing the check, I have to believe Mack is going to at least say to these recruits "choose a University, not a coach." He really has no choice as he was out there recruiting when he was surprised by the "leak", right?

 

[Burnt]

Monday? Time for a sniffing glue relapse.

 

[burntomaro]

Of course there is... these people have had their feet kicked up for too long now... Ready to completely clean house.

 

[SlickStreet]

Hey Bert, for what its worth I've always been far more worried about the Texas side of this deal (Mack exiting, Power following through, guys like Jamail not sabotaging, etc) than I have ever been about the Saban side of this deal. We had that side squared away for the most part months ago. So, know this...if Mack announces he's stepping down this week then you can feel certain Saban will be announced as the new Texas coach the following business day....ie. Mack announces on Thursday then Saban is introduced on Friday....if Mack announces on Friday then Saban is introduced on Monday.

Thanks, sir. I'm certainly hopeful on all of this. Still not sure it's been wholly confirmed that Mack himself has informed anyone at this stage (keep hearing it said that certain players and/or coaches have been told, but it's not certain that it's come directly from Mack). Naturally, certain outlets are disparaging such as well, which just adds an element of uncertainty to it.

 

[beevomav]

Mack owes it to the recruits to give them facetime during these uncertain times. Some of those recruits maybe being told it may a good idea to look elsewhere?
Or he could be reiterating that we need to see them at the Banquet?

Never occurred to me that Mack might be talking to guys he has recruited. They must be anxious to say the least..Thanks..