Look Saban didn't get to this level teaching Sunday school, okay. He has to balance winning without overtly risking his or the school's reputation. But no matter how good a coach, player, or lead salesman is there is a limit you can't let someone cross period. It's reached critical mass with Kiffin. Not only does he know Kiffin needs to go he has his wife, fellow coaches, and administrators imploring him to deal with situation.
The fact that Tillman has a real say in who coaches Houston goes to show you how stupid they are, and in denial of their "stepping stone" role in college football. I also have a very hard to believe that CLK and Sexton would let Ferrita have 100% control over the contract.
Wow, you mean that Kiffypoo is exactly who we thought he was, a d-bag who is arrogant and self centered? My only surprise is that so many people seem surprised. He's been an embarrassment to me every time I see him with that script A on his pullover. I found it shocking how many people who never had a positive thing to say about the man suddenly embraced him when Saban decided to hire him. Of course, I also believe what happens between consenting adults is no one's business but their own, and finding football coaches who aren't a bit arrogant would be practically impossible. I am, however, still the naive lover of college athletics who loves my university and wants these young men and women to get their degrees and represent my university with class and pride, and who thinks that there aren't any slimeball scumbags behind the scenes making sure that some dirty deals go on just to get some high school kid to "attend" school at a certain location. In other words, if winning is doesn't the right way, winning means nothing to me.
To be fair though, the Fertitta family has a lot of power over the U.S. especially Texas to the West Coast. His cousins were the Fertitta's that own the Station Casinos and did own the UFC (who just sold for 4.2 billion). Tilman owns Landry's Restaurant and the Golden Nugget in Vegas as well.
I don't disagree that he has great potential as a HC. Also given the sanctions & an inept AD he did a good job at USC. While I have no doubt in his knowledge of Xs & Os it just seems to me he lacks the leadership skills to lead a program. People don't seem to follow him. The Houston AD said he wasn't a safe hire. Maybe going to a program like FAU will help him even more. If he can build them into a regular bowl team then maybe he'll gain some trust with a power 5 program or a mid level program like Houston. He's learning the harsh lessons of consequences for actions. I don't blame ADs for not wanting to invest millions of dollars to lead their programs right now. If I were a parent of a recruit I wouldn't want my son playing for him as a HC with the things Earle and others have posted about him. The potential is there no doubt. But potential doesn't always turn into reality for a myriad of reasons. For Kiffin his "indiscretions" are costing him big time.
I understand that, but it would be like Vince McMahon deciding one of the NC schools coaching future because he is a celebrity billionaire there. My point is any serious football team would never let a non football person decide the program's future. He may be right that lane isn't a good fit, but picking Applewhite over Miles, Rielly, and others on the basis of the team loving him and fear of Texas recruiting hurdles is just plain ludicrous. Miles coached at LSU and Okst both have serious dealings with Texas HS coaches. Heck even Charlie Strong is available, and it's not beyond believability that he could succeed with a decently recruited team, look at his time in Louisville.
That's my point -- the "rumors" are over 1 year old and have no credence to them. Do we really think CNS would have kept LK if they are true? No way...A lot of people project their own feelings onto public figures...
I honestly think he fits in that culture.
Distraction? Yes! As I previously posted it'll not only end in a train wreck but that train will crash into a refinery.
Padre, I'm not spreading rumors. I know what I'm talking about. And, as 230 says above, anyone with access to a computer can satisfy themselves easily as to the accuracy. It's not just loose idle talk or it would have been removed here long ago...
