BREAKING Official: Texas hires Alabama OC Steve Sarkisian as head coach

[TideEngineer08]

If by chance Sark does turn down the job, it should be a major embarrassment and prove what an absolute failure the current sports media machine has become.

Every single journalist I follow has already jumped on this story. Even though there has been no confirmation from either side, every single one of them is reporting it like it’s an absolute done deal. Sure, most are still hedging it with words like “allegedly” or “reportedly”, but everyone is rushing to report a completely unconfirmed rumor to get their share of clicks. It’s crap like this, especially from legitimate journalists that I trust, that drives me nuts.

Maybe they are proven to be right. But the finality of the reporting is really rubbing me the wrong way.

This is the state of media in general these days.

 

[CB4]

Not saying Sark won’t take it. However, I could definitely see a bunch of Texas “insiders” thinking that Sark would naturally jump at the opportunity because “well we ARE TEXAS” without actually CONFIRMING it.

 

[CoolBreeze]

Would be interesting if they fired him without actually having a coach already in place. That would be epic.

Uh, I am sure that IS the case. Similar to Aubie. So full of themselves they think they can get anyone with $$$.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

If by chance Sark does turn down the job, it should be a major embarrassment and prove what an absolute failure the current sports media machine has become.

Every single journalist I follow has already jumped on this story. Even though there has been no confirmation from either side, every single one of them is reporting it like it’s an absolute done deal. Sure, most are still hedging it with words like “allegedly” or “reportedly”, but everyone is rushing to report a completely unconfirmed rumor to get their share of clicks. It’s crap like this, especially from legitimate journalists that I trust, that drives me nuts.

Maybe they are proven to be right, and maybe it’s just me, but the finality of how this is being reporting is really rubbing me the wrong way.

I found it funny that Herbie was the only one questioning it. Rumors burned him once and he was the only one that even questioned it. Although Rece was hesitant and did say multiple "sources" were saying it was a done deal.

 

[Al A Bama]

I would think that with the FIRING of Herman, the tu AD already has their man. I don't think they would have FIRED Herman if they did not have the man who's already agreed to a contract. If it's Sark, I'd ask for $10 million a year for 10 years with a $200 million arrogance tu BUYOUT. tu can't let little Albarn beat them in BUYOUTS. Sark would be set for the rest of his life with that contract. Sark, make sure you have a good agent and lawyer, because I know several ut grad lawyers who will try to make that Big Buyout = $000,000,000.00.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Hopefully we’ve got one more festivus miracle in the works

 

[TriCountyTider]

I think Sark is not going. Money is nice, but he is making plenty now and Texas could kill his career. Sark knows that.

 

[rolltide_21]

If by chance Sark does turn down the job, it should be a major embarrassment and prove what an absolute failure the current sports media machine has become.

Every single journalist I follow has already jumped on this story. Even though there has been no confirmation from either side, every single one of them is reporting it like it’s an absolute done deal. Sure, most are still hedging it with words like “allegedly” or “reportedly”, but everyone is rushing to report a completely unconfirmed rumor to get their share of clicks. It’s crap like this, especially from legitimate journalists that I trust, that drives me nuts.

Maybe they are proven to be right, and maybe it’s just me, but the finality of how this is being reporting is really rubbing me the wrong way.

Or is this Texas being Texas releasing the information before the details were finalized, and Sark decided not to take the job? That would be a very Texas like thing to do, hubris and trying to force Sark's hand in addition to justifying firing Herman.

 

[BamaHoosier]

Matt Barrie did say a few minutes ago that Texas has called a Zoom press conference for later this afternoon. Their AD has already released a lengthy statement on firing Herman, so I’d be very surprised if it’s just to reiterate that.

They’re getting ready to announce something.

 

[Al A Bama]

Matt Barrie did say a few minutes ago that Texas has called a Zoom press conference for later this afternoon. Their AD has already released a lengthy statement on firing Herman, so I’d be very surprised if it’s just to reiterate that.

They’re getting ready to announce something.

So, are they announcing it after the Ole Miss game? Hmmmmmm. Kiffin? I do think Kiffin would be a better Texas coach than anyone else that's available.

 

[Evil Crimson Dragon]

So, are they announcing it after the Ole Miss game? Hmmmmmm. Kiffin? I do think Kiffin would be a better Texas coach than anyone else that's available.

Now that would be interesting

 

[BJ4TIDE]

Is it ironic to anyone else that Bama pulled so many top recruits out of Texas this year, and now Texas may take out top assistant?

 

[OSUTideFan]

They’re getting ready to announce something.

LOnGhOrN nAtioN! We’RE BaAaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAcK!!

 

[Power Eye]

I can’t imagine Sarkisian turning the job down. What job is going to come up over the next year or two that’s better? Plus, he’s at his peak right now as OC. It’s possible that his star might not be as shiny in a year or so.

I get that the Texas job is not only a pressure cooker, but a glass bowl as well. However, every man thinks they can do the job that others couldn’t. Sarkisian is no different. I don’t want him to leave, but I Understand why he would. The timing just sucks.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

Did Sark fly back with the team?

 

[BamaHoosier]

So, are they announcing it after the Ole Miss game? Hmmmmmm. Kiffin? I do think Kiffin would be a better Texas coach than anyone else that's available.

If only, but OM just signed Kiffin to an extension today. They must have smelled the Longhorn manure in the air.

 

[DogPatch]

Maybe we can counter offer a head coach in waiting with a specific timeline?

You want to give Saban an expiration date?

 

[rolltide_21]

Matt Barrie did say a few minutes ago that Texas has called a Zoom press conference for later this afternoon. Their AD has already released a lengthy statement on firing Herman, so I’d be very surprised if it’s just to reiterate that.

They’re getting ready to announce something.

Texas PTB: "Nah, we were just kidding about firing Herman. He's still our man! Questions, please."

Chip Brown: How disappointed was Sark when you told him he just wasn't the right fit for the job and decided to go back with Herman?

Texas PTB: He was very disappointed but he wasn't ready to lead a big time program and offense like Texas.

That's all questions for today folks. Thanks and Hook'em

 

[dawnmo]

Would Alabama have made a statement by now if the story weren't true?

 

[DogPatch]

Well, happy that hes landing such a high profile job, I have a hard time thinking it's going to work only because Texas has a habit of getting in the way of their own success.

Seems like he should have talked to one of our current staff members about that one ...

That staff member's bank account may be all be needed to see.