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By Randy RIggs (http://www.soonerfans.com/forums/ mailto:
[email protected] ) | Friday, December 17, 2010, 06:56 PM
The UT System Board of Regents discussed possible candidates to become the Longhorns’ new offensive and defensive coordinators, and what it will cost to hire them, in executive session on Friday.
In a special called teleconference, the regents then publicly authorized coach Mack Brown and men’s athletic director DeLoss Dodds to make the hires “consistent with the parameters” that were discussed in the closed-door session. Dodds attended the meeting, Brown did not.
Brown is in the market for four coaches, including the offensive coordinator position vacated when Greg Davis’ resignation was announced Dec. 6, and the defensive coordinator post when head-coach designate Will Muschamp accepted the head-coaching job at Florida a week ago.
UT President William Powers said after the brief meeting that he has “absolute faith and confidence that (Brown) will make the right choices, and that process is ongoing.”
“Today we just made sure that we had whatever authorizations we had from the board to execute these contracts,” Powers added. “That’s all that happened. They (Brown and Dodds) now have authorization to move forward.”
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By Roald Roe Gonzalez
December 18, 2010 10:21 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391933)
Reports: Texas targeting Alabama's Jim McElwain to fill vacant offensive coordinator position
McElwain interviewed for the head coaching job at Colorado recently and his level of interest in Texas is unknown.
Last season when Alabama beat Texas in the national championship, McElwain headed an offense that gained more yards from scrimmage than any offense in Alabama history (5,642 yards). The Tide also had the nation's 12th-ranked rushing attack that averaged 215.1 yards per game. This season, Alabama currently ranks 27th in total offense and 21st in scoring and will be playing in the Capital One Bowl against Michigan State on Jan. 1.
McElwain knows how to scheme a balanced offensive attack, but he's especially good at running the ball. In his three years at Alabama, he's coached Mark Ingram and Trent Richardson and before that he coached Ryan Matthews at Fresno State as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
Texas is getting the nation's best tailback next season in Malcolm Brown and will need a coach that understands how to use him.
By shyster
December 18, 2010 9:01 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391877)
GEEEEEEEZZZZZZ horns fans...... chill will ya. This article is just a statement by the University President ( who by the way was one of my T law professors at one time) indicating the authorization to hire. A necessary procedural step. All this stinging criticism I have read over the last couple of days from posters to various sports writer articles is laughable. Please take a deep breath and think rationally. The University is one of the best in the nation. That's a fact. The various sports programs, football, baseball and basketball and the other less publicized ones are still considered to be elite. The reason to mention this is to simply remind the true fans that we know the expectations are always high for any UT endeavor. Specifically we have gotten ho hum about the success of our football program so when there is a season such as the one just completed we seem to not recognize right away or appreciate the good fortune we have had for the past decade. I submit that Coach Brown has a proven record of success and is so committed to the tradition and image of the UT football program that he will do all in his power to make the staff adjustments necessary for correction of the known deficiencies for both the offense and defense. He is so highly regarded throughout the college football world that there will be no difficulty for him in getting applications for those vacant coaching positions and the hardest part of the process is choosing amoung so many highly qualified applicants. I fully expect that all of us "Orange bloods" will be please with his selections and that by this time next year we will be looking forward to the bowl game we will be playing in. As for the detractors and false fans who denigrate the coach and the program. Jealousy is never a pretty thing to see and envy is even more ugly. I say congratulations to all the seniors and the the best to them in their future endeavors. Go horns----UTlaw77
By shyster
December 18, 2010 8:48 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391869)
GEEEEEEEZZZZZZ horns fans...... chill will ya. This article is just a statement by the University President ( who by the way was one of my T law professors at one time) indicating the authorization to hire. A necessary procedural step. All this stinging criticism I have read over the last couple of days from posters to various sports writer articles is laughable. Please take a deep breath and think rationally. The University is one of the best in the nation. That's a fact. The various sports programs, football, baseball and basketball and the other less publicized ones are still considered to be elite. The reason to mention this is to simply remind the true fans that we know the expectations are always high for any UT endeavor. Specifically we have gotten ho hum about the success of our football program so when there is a season such as the one just completed we seem to not recognize right away or appreciate the good fortune we have had for the past decade. I submit that Coach Brown has a proven record of success and is so committed to the tradition and image of the UT football program that he will do all in his power to make the staff adjustments necessary for correction of the known deficiencies for both the offense and defense. He is so highly regarded throughout the college football world that there will be no difficulty for him in getting applications for those vacant coaching positions and the hardest part of the process is choosing amoung so many highly qualified applicants. I fully expect that all of us "Orange bloods" will be please with his selections and that by this time next year we will be looking forward to the bowl game we will be playing in. As for the detractors and false fans who denigrate the coach and the program. Jealousy is never a pretty thing to see and envy is even more ugly. I say congratulations to all the seniors and the the best to them in their future endeavors. Go horns----UTlaw77
By shyster
December 18, 2010 8:40 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391864)
GEEEEEEEZZZZZZ horns fans...... chill will ya. This article is just a statement by the University President ( who by the way was one of my T law professors at one time) indicating the authorization to hire. A necessary procedural step. All this stinging criticism I have read over the last couple of days from posters to various sports writer articles is laughable. Please take a deep breath and think rationally. The University is one of the best in the nation. That's a fact. The various sports programs, football, baseball and basketball and the other less publicized ones are still considered to be elite. The reason to mention this is to simply remind the true fans that we know the expectations are always high for any UT endeavor. Specifically we have gotten ho hum about the success of our football program so when there is a season such as the one just completed we seem to not recognize right away or appreciate the good fortune we have had for the past decade. I submit that Coach Brown has a proven record of success and is so committed to the tradition and image of the UT football program that he will do all in his power to make the staff adjustments necessary for correction of the known deficiencies for both the offense and defense. He is so highly regarded throughout the college football world that there will be no difficulty for him in getting applications for those vacant coaching positions and the hardest part of the process is choosing amoung so many highly qualified applicants. I fully expect that all of us "Orange bloods" will be please with his selections and that by this time next year we will be looking forward to the bowl game we will be playing in. As for the detractors and false fans who denigrate the coach and the program. Jealousy is never a pretty thing to see and envy is even more ugly. I say congratulations to all the seniors and the the best to them in their future endeavors. Go horns----UTlaw77
By TommyTucker
December 18, 2010 7:58 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391842)
This is BIG BUSINESS and you will only get what you pay for. It is mostly about money today, like it or not. All the top teams are paying the top coaches millions today. It is the way of the jungle. Texas will have to pay more if it wants the top coaches and if it wants to remain a top team. It is an "arms race", like it or not.
By TommyTucker
December 18, 2010 7:54 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391840)
This is BIG BUSINESS and you will only get what you pay for. It is mostly about money today, like it or not. All the top teams are paying the top coaches millions today. It is the way of the jungle. Texas will have to pay more if it wants the top coaches and if it wants to remain a top team. It is an "arms race", like it or not.
By Austin Regg
December 18, 2010 12:33 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391204)
Jerry Garvin-Short memories, Hunter Lawrence, Rod Muckelroy, C.-M.Griffin, A. Ross, DJ Johnson, Griffin brothers, L Houston, Sergio, A.Harris.
By Austin Regg
December 18, 2010 12:18 AM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391185)
Crockergator-You forgot the winning drive in the MNC game was set up by a 4th Down stop. And defensive plays helped Texas to play last year in a MNC game.
By Jerry Garvin
December 17, 2010 10:54 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336391065)
Give Gilbert and McCoy a little protection and Texas will play the "We Score More Than They Do", who cares if it's 49-42? I seldom agree with any comments here, but Crockergator got it right, without having recruited Vince Young, Major Applewhite, Colf McCoy and before that, James Street, Texas would have been just another team for years! JG
By Crockergator
December 17, 2010 8:49 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390893)
I fail to see where Muschamp has been a great coach at Texas, or the other DCs for that matter. Vince Young, Major Apple', and Colt McCoy took the Horns to heights, not any DC/OC or coach Brown.
By Crockergator
December 17, 2010 8:45 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390889)
I fail to see where Muschamp has been a great coach at Texas, or the other DCs for that matter. Vince Young, Major Apple', and Colt McCoy took the Horns to heights, not any DC/OC or coach Brown.
By Texaslonghorn
December 17, 2010 8:27 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390878)
Texas 've had respectable defense and numerically speaking good offense from 2000-2009. The problems during GD era were failure during big games & lack of game time adjustments. Consequently, VY, Colt & a lot of talented players had to bail out OC in 4th quarters in come back wins (instead of steam rolling against lesser opponents). With a new dynamic, creative, passionate and aggressive OC and DC, Texas could have another great run and lesser missed opportunities to win championships.
By monty
December 17, 2010 8:00 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390852)
the names will leak out, soon we will all know.
By How many losses next year before Mack is fired?
December 17, 2010 7:52 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390844)
Ugh. We got a 60-year-old coach and a 72-year-old athletic director trying to hire 30-something coordinators. Maybe Texas-Austin can find a Metamucil Bowl that will take the Horns. If Mack can keep from having another losing season next year; Garrett Gilbert at QB and Will Muschamp NOT at defensive coordinator does not inspire confidence.
By Uncle Bevo
December 17, 2010 7:40 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390834)
Go Mack! Get some talent on staff to match the talent you have in player personnel, and we might win more than 5 games. Hook'em!
By Uncle Bevo
December 17, 2010 7:33 PM | Link to this (http://www.soonerfans.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/longhorns/entries/2010/12/17/regents_give_ma.html#comment-336390827)
Go Mack! Get some talent on staff to match the talent you have in player personnel, and we might win more than 5 games. Hook'em!