re: Texas' Patterson appoints an 8-man committee for coaching search

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it wasn't stupidity, its literally just reading the tea leaves, you should know better than anyone applying logic to texas is pointless..

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Well at least one way to read them.

I read it as the one sure-fire hire is gone, so the new AD wants some political cover in case plan B (which hasn't been decided yet or it would have leaked given the history of this process) doesn't work out.

This same committee is basically the people that not only hired Patterson, but also helped Powers keep his job. This could very well be a reward of access for their support.

Personally I love the committee approach, as it ensures that less-than-desirable but talented coaches won't get a shot.

-Chip Kelly is out for the sanctions
-Franklin is out because of the rape charge (too close to home for Texas)
-Strong is out because of not enough experience with actual students
-Briles is out because he is not a good politician
-Les or Gundy is out because of the recent OSU scandal
-etc

I think this means the hire will either be HUGE (so like a Harbaugh) or someone no one is currently considering.