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re: So a friend is swearing that LSU cannot win a bidding war with Houston....
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:21 pm to Gaspergou202
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:21 pm to Gaspergou202
What's the rich guys name at Houston ? Isn't he in restaurant business ?
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Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:21 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
Tillman Fertitta is their big booster. He is the sole owner of Landry's Inc., one of the biggest restaurant companies in the US. His networth is near $3 billion.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:21 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:22 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
If any school in Texas wants to pay Herman $10 million per year, so be it. But I doubt that actually happens, and I doubt there's any chance he stays at a non-Power 5 Houston.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:22 pm to MastrShake
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you people clearly know nothing about Tillman Fertita. first of all, his money isnt from oil. secondly, he can AND WILL match or top any offer from LSU all by himself.
I never realized the two of you were so close.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:22 pm to tigers win2
You guys don't realize these oil guys come from different schools and just happen to live and work in houston.
LSU is one of those schools.
LSU is one of those schools.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:23 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
its not about money, its about being in the SEC, you would think they could understand that after Sumlin left
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:23 pm to juice4lsu
He is the director of the board of regents at UH and is a major sports fan he was one of the original investors in the Texans but was forced to sell due to casinos so uh is his de facto sports franchise. The one thing as we know coaches are extremely competitive and UH at this time is a steppingstone job it's not in the big 12
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:24 pm to SaintLSUnAtl
Exactly
UH stadium has a CAPACITY of 40k. The facilities are below LSU's
It is silliness to act like LSU can't compete for a coach.
The recruiting budget, resources, prestige, assistant coach budget....all are much higher at LSU.
It is a dumb position to hold. Now, it is not a lock LSU gets him from there. But, I'd rather bet on LSU in this battle.
UH stadium has a CAPACITY of 40k. The facilities are below LSU's
It is silliness to act like LSU can't compete for a coach.
The recruiting budget, resources, prestige, assistant coach budget....all are much higher at LSU.
It is a dumb position to hold. Now, it is not a lock LSU gets him from there. But, I'd rather bet on LSU in this battle.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:25 pm to MastrShake
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you people clearly know nothing about Tillman Fertita. first of all, his money isnt from oil. secondly, he can AND WILL match or top any offer from LSU all by himself.
in your estimation, why hasn't he bought their coaches in the past?
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:25 pm to BlackHelicopterPilot
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Exactly
UH stadium has a CAPACITY of 40k. The facilities are below LSU's
It is silliness to act like LSU can't compete for a coach.
The recruiting budget, resources, prestige, assistant coach budget....all are much higher at LSU.
It is a dumb position to hold. Now, it is not a lock LSU gets him from there. But, I'd rather bet on LSU in this battle.
You're wrong. I've heard that Fertitta will personally guarantee him 15 million a year plus one lunch at Morton's (alcohol, appetizers and dessert excluded) a month.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:26 pm to MastrShake
These schools aren't going to offer the man 15 mill lol geez I swear people are nuts!!
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:30 pm to BayouBengal99
Being how these coaches have caps LSU can hang with anyone, it will come down to the best fit for the coach and if he likes the place and chance to succeed. I would say LSU has a great chance. Loaded with talent have all the assistants he would want to keep, with big name assistants. Name brand that is on the cusp and ready to win. It's perfect imo
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:31 pm to juice4lsu
So he can spend the next 10 years to maybe build Houston into an LSU. Or go to LSU and the SEC to compete for NC from year one?!
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:31 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
Tilman Fertitta is the big booster. Worth 2.3 billion. Just gave 20mil for their basketball complex.
He'd put his money up for sure.
He'd put his money up for sure.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:32 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
honestly, not talking shite here, but we are probably about to find out.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:33 pm to NAsh-vegas Tigah
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So a friend is swearing that LSU cannot win a bidding war with Houston....
Wtf? No way this is true..... right?
Doesn't matter. Herman has no special ties to LSU, he stands to make a shite load of money at UH if he continues on this track, and the UH faithful are going to do everything in their power to keep him from leaving.
LSU isn't touching Herman until after the UH season is over, at best.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:34 pm to Walking the Earth
Oh, and I love the idea that billionaire business people are just going to suddenly pay WAY above market rates just because it is "fun 12 weekends a year"
I have no doubt they will pay well. But, they aren't just saying "to spite you, I'll pay more than I have to to get a successful coach here"
Silliness. There have been a number of successful coaches at UH. ALL have left so far for better jobs.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:34 pm to BayouBengal99
The only real job for the next HC is to change the culture here and have this offense perform to its maximum capability. Keep who he thinks deserves their jobs and bring in who he thinks should replace the others.
Posted on 9/25/16 at 6:36 pm to LeClerc
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So a friend is swearing that LSU cannot win a bidding war with Houston....
Relax, it's not always about money.
Sorry, but it's always about the money. Always.
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