re: Process Of Elimination - Texas

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don't know if i'd call having rich rod all but hired 'waiting'

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Well, there is a fraction that believes they didn't get "turned down" by Rich Rod.

Some think that Moore pulled the offer b/c Sexton told him that Saban was waiting until the end of the season and would consider it then. If you believe this is what he is doing with Texas then you likely believe Bama had Saban all along too back in 2006 from about 12/13 until his effective hire date.

Some think - as Armen Kateyan (sp?) reported in his book - that Moore and Rich Rod had an agreement but that it was contingent on remaining quiet for a couple of days. The news leaked out and Moore knew Rich Rod felt trust was violated and so he (Moore) moved on.

All that said, I don't think the Texas search is going poorly at all. They aren't getting Saban, Harbaugh, or Malzahn, but they'll make a very solid hire. Of that I am nearly certain.