News Article: Sarkisian letting Texas dictate his staff hiring

[bamatex82]

Not something that should happen imo. He should be able to hire the most qualified individuals he can find. Get a back bone Sark!

The story behind the Mike Stoops-Texas deal falling through

He had been set to be hired as Texas' linebackers coach.

www.al.com

 

[bamagradinATL]

Does he have a choice?

 

[Elefantman]

 

[CrimsonTheory]

No chance he sees the end of his current contract with Texas.

 

[BamaHoHo]

Before Saban this happened at Bama.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Yup, and people don't seem to realize that big money boosters influencing football programs is the norm, not the outlier.

 

[BamaHoHo]

Yup, and people don't seem to realize that big money boosters influencing football programs is the norm, not the outlier.

And other sports!

 

[BamaDMD]

Yup, and people don't seem to realize that big money boosters influencing football programs is the norm, not the outlier.

Very true. Some more than others. The heavy handed programs seem to do the worst imo.

 

[crimsonaudio]

And other sports!

But especially the big money makers.

I mean, who really cares if they influence the tennis team?

 

[BamaHoHo]

But especially the big money makers.

I mean, who really cares if they influence the tennis team?

Guarantee it happens more than you think.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Welp. I would have advised him not to take the job, but he didn’t ask me.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Guarantee it happens more than you think.

Oh, I'm sure, I just don't think it matters as much o 99.99% of the population.

 

[BearFoot]

Before Saban this happened at Bama.

Yep...that was “B”efore “S”aban !!!

We’ve moved beyond that stage, but unfortunately for UTx, they’re still mired in all of that “B”efore “S”aban

 

[81usaf92]

Yup, and people don't seem to realize that big money boosters influencing football programs is the norm, not the outlier.

Then you best hope Karen doesn’t take over because I guarantee you the 1992 team will control things like the 1961 did for years. That’s really the problem with hiring former players especially if they win National Championships.

 

[78Alum]

Maybe Sark didn't have a choice but it seems to me that it is a big mistake on his part to not assert himself and stick to his guns. If he is not in total control, he does not need to be there. You would think Texas would learn, but then they haven't so far.

 

[Krymsonman]

Welp. I would have advised him not to take the job, but he didn’t ask me.

There was lots of good advice on this board, but I don't think he read any of it.

 

[rolltd]

Sounds like Sark needs to grow a set [not horns}

 

[Padreruf]

If you start doing the dance now, you will dance for the rest of your tenure. Either he believes in himself and his choices or he doesn't. End.Of.Story.

 

[TideEngineer08]

Sounds like Sark needs to grow a set [not horns}

Too late for that

 

[rolltide_21]

Too late for that

Yep once it’s allowed there’s no going back now