re: Mack Brown to Resign | The Search For His Replacement

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We just agreed that whether or not he has actually signed is irrelevant.

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I can't help but stir the pot.

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And can we agree that these things are going to be great when they come out in January?

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Those look awesome!

It's just not the same if we can't troll the gumps.

whats going on in this thread???

That hurts my heart man.

I just wish you had a record of all the titles.

The night Saban agreed to the extension I changed it like 5 times depending on my melt status.

Perm title - As the Worm Turns - UT Style

UT HEAD COACH: The 10 million dollar a year job that Nobody wants.

LINKDid you guys see this under why Ut was so confident that they could get Saban?

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September 2013
Texas begins the season 1-2, signaling to everyone ‘in the know’ that Mack Brown is done at Texas. A booster who wished to remain anonymous contacts Sexton, who gives every indication that Saban is on board. However, Sexton is adamant that no leaks to the media can arise, which would putting Saban in an uncomfortable position with his current team.

Soon after, Mack Brown fires defensive coordinator Manny Diaz in a desperate move to save his job (it almost worked, as Texas won their next six games).

Confidence: 8

October 2013
Saban’s wife, Terry, makes a secret visit to Austin. She spends two days touring several $5M+ homes and exploring the city via towncar.

Terry returns to Tuscaloosa and gives favorable feedback to her husband, who tells Sexton to begin negotiating a timetable and a contract.

Texas continues their winning streak, silencing the calls to fire Mack mid-season.

Confidence: 8

November 30th, 2013
On what might have been the craziest play in college football history, Alabama loses to Auburn, ending Saban’s dream of a three-peat.

Following the game, an Alabama booster makes a snide remark to Saban before the Crimson Tide boards the bus back to Tuscaloosa. The comment rubs Saban the wrong way (understandable, given his previous success), which only increases his desire to leave Alabama. Our source tells us Saban quickly made up his mind that the loss to Auburn signaled the end of his tenure with the Tide – the perceived lack of appreciation from the Alabama administration was a major factor in his decision to leave.

Texas, meanwhile, is caught in a bind. Mack Brown has turned the Longhorns’ season around, and has a real shot at winning the Big 12, which would save his job. Seven days later, Texas has a chance to beat Baylor to win the conference (if they get help from Oklahoma).

Confidence: 6 (based on Texas’ recent success)

December 7, 2013
Oklahoma beats Oklahoma State, which gives Texas a shot at the Big 12 championship against Baylor.

Baylor runs away from Texas in the second half, effectively ending Mack Brown’s career with the Longhorns with an 8-4 record in 2013.

Late that night, multiple Texas boosters in the loop get a text message from a member of Saban’s inner circle (not Sexton): “Can he step down on Monday so we can announce Nick taking the job on Tuesday?”

Following the game, several Texas Regents and school President Bill Powers meet with Brown, asking him to announce his retirement on Monday. Mack declines and says he deserves another year, considering that the team was one half from an outright championship. This throws an unexpected wrench in the plan.

Confidence: 7

December 8, 2013
Alabama offers Nick Saban a contract extension and a $2M/year raise.

December 10th, 2013
Texas Regents decide that Mack cannot coach the team in 2014, but cannot agree on a timeline for his removal.

Respected Longhorns writer/insider Chip Brown breaks a story that Mack Brown is stepping down. Brown’s article is based on a conversation with someone involved in the process of Mack’s removal and Saban’s hiring. Saban leaves town to recruit and avoid the inevitable media circus surrounding the announcement.

Texas reaches out to Saban, tells him the decision is made. Saban’s handlers are adamant that there can’t be a media circus. Mack has to step down quickly so Saban can make the move immediately. Sexton desperately wants to avoid Saban having to publicly deny interest in the Texas job.

Mack denies everything written in the article by Chip Brown, and won’t return calls to the Texas administration. The situation turns into a media circus – exactly what Saban hoped to avoid.

Confidence: 7

December 11th, 2013
Texas makes an offer directly to Saban’s agent: $10 years, $100 million with the opportunity to make up to $140M over the 10 years with massive bonuses for National Championships and Heisman Trophy winners. The news is leaked by a UT booster to a reporter for the Fort Worth Star, who breaks the story.

Texas is told that Saban is ready to make the move, but they need Mack to step down and welcome him to Austin at the introductory press conference.

Mack is MIA.

Confidence: 10

December 12th, 2013
Sexton stresses to Texas that Saban cant hide forever, and they have until Friday morning to announce Mack is stepping down.

Mack finally responds to the Texas AD and Regents: he is not going to resign.

Confidence: 5

December 13, 2013
An emergency meeting of the Texas AD, President and prominent boosters is called. The



group is split on Mack Brown’s future. The group is unable to reach a consensus, and Saban’s people are informed that Texas needs until Monday before they can make a move.

Surrounded by a media circus and frustrated with the broken timetable, Saban signs the contract extension that’s been sitting on his desk for five days and denies any interest in the Texas job.

Confidence: 0

December 14th, 2013
News is leaked by people close to the situation that Mack Brown is to return as coach in 2014. However, the Texas administration gives Mack an ultimatum: resign tomorrow or be fired Monday.

Knowing Saban has decided to stay, Mack agrees to step down as long as he’s offered a lucrative contract as a university administrator, which he is granted.

Saban’s people go to radio silence, not responding to any communication from Texas.

Confidence: 0

December 15th. 2013
Mack steps down.

Late December 15th, 2013
One of Saban’s close associates reaches back out to Longhorns boosters:

“Had to sign the extension, too much heat. If you guys can wait, lets talk after January 2nd.”

Hope is alive.

Confidence: 6

Hope for this entertainment to continue.