If Grant takes the Texas Tech job…

[CMJ]

I'd be surprised, but I guess I could see that if the Horns lose in the Sweet 16.  However, if Texas gets to the Final Four there is no way they can let him walk.

[UNTLifer]

2 minutes ago, CMJ said:

I'd be surprised, but I guess I could see that if the Horns lose in the Sweet 16.  However, if Texas gets to the Final Four there is no way they can let him walk.

Oh, I’m just making up shit at this point. It’s a symptom of my current state of denial. 

[GMG_Dallas]

Lubbock doesn't even have power on a random Tuesday night. Stay in Denton.

 

Edited March 22, 2023 by GMG_Dallas

[C Rod]

9 hours ago, DeepGreen said:

And that could be a deal breaker.

The smell of cow shit in the morning is what does it for me. 

[Cr1028]

2 hours ago, C Rod said:

The smell of cow shit in the morning is what does it for me. 

I’ve never noticed it when I’ve been to Lubbock, but Amarillo? 🤢🤮

Edited March 22, 2023 by Cr1028

[Matt from A700]

If Grant does leaves for Lubbock, I have one last request for him. He mentioned how nobody significant wants to play us in nonconference. Why doesn't he do us a solid and play us in Denton next fall?

[Cr1028]

17 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

If Grant does leaves for Lubbock, I have one last request for him. He mentioned how nobody significant wants to play us in nonconference. Why doesn't he do us a solid and play us in Denton next fall?

Grant selling Kirby Hocutt on the idea.

Edited March 22, 2023 by Cr1028

[UNTLifer]

Just now, Cr1028 said:

 Kirby Hocutt 

 

This is why I wouldn't take the job.

[Andrew]

10 hours ago, CMJ said:

I'd be surprised, but I guess I could see that if the Horns lose in the Sweet 16.  However, if Texas gets to the Final Four there is no way they can let him walk.

The day we lose a game in the NIT it seems to be a done deal he will announce 😞 

[CMJ]

7 minutes ago, Andrew said:

The day we lose a game in the NIT it seems to be a done deal he will announce 😞 

So let's make sure we don't lose a game in the NIT.  Give him a welcome home celebration after they win the title and pull on his heartstrings.

[Matt from A700]

6 minutes ago, CMJ said:

So let's make sure we don't lose a game in the NIT.  Give him a welcome home celebration after they win the title and pull on his heartstrings.

Should we bring out the handcuffs for Mac like the Mavs did for Harrison Barnes a few years ago after being burned by DeAndre Jordan?

[MrAlien]

Turning the Texas tech program around will not be easy, the Big12 is stacked and just about every program in that conference will out recruit Tech from high schools and in the transfer window.  there is a major recruiting gap in the Big12 between the top schools and the bottom schools in that conference.  Nothing against Mac, but what Tech really needs is a big name coach that can instantly recruit top ranked players. 

[Green Otaku]

Ok now that we've had a day to celebrate and enjoy the OSU win I feel like I can address this. 

I don't doubt that Mac is a candidate for the job, but at this stage I would think he is one of a few names they are looking at. The other I would guess is Dusty May, also what about Brian Dutcher who makes $1.3m at SDSU? Texas might not keep Rodney Terry. That along with a few names is what I figure they are looking at. 

Let's not forget SMU tried to money whip Mac last season. Rumors were they were offering in the $2.6-2.8M range, but he turned them down. Could UNT offer him something in the $2m range to convince him to stay? The other part of me has the Littrell era in my head where we shouldered a big debt if we let him go early. The difference is that Mac has actually won the hardware/big wins; CBI champs, regular and tourney champs, NCAA win, NIT wins and Semi Final. Going into the AAC it will be much easier to get into the NCAAT as an at-large. However we cannot match the money and more importantly recruiting advantage that TT has. 

Edited March 22, 2023 by Green Otaku

[Matt from A700]

I just feel kinda bad for my place of work. I ain't getting shit done with all the NIT/Tech madness going on.

[Jonnyeagle]

13 minutes ago, Matt from A700 said:

I just feel kinda bad for my place of work. I ain't getting shit done with all the NIT/Tech madness going on.

Me either and my boss already said I can't take anymore vacation days because we are off budget.

[rojomojo]

All of this could've been avoided if Mark never talked about masters and slaves with a group of African American basketball players...

[Hunter Green]

1 hour ago, CMJ said:

So let's make sure we don't lose a game in the NIT.  Give him a welcome home celebration after they win the title and pull on his heartstrings.

Let's do that regardless.

[Cr1028]

1 hour ago, MrAlien said:

Turning the Texas tech program around will not be easy, the Big12 is stacked and just about every program in that conference will out recruit Tech from high schools and in the transfer window.  there is a major recruiting gap in the Big12 between the top schools and the bottom schools in that conference.  Nothing against Mac, but what Tech really needs is a big name coach that can instantly recruit top ranked players. 

They were in the sweet 16 last year and in the national title game just 4 years ago. I don’t think it would be any harder than turning around the pile of dog excrement that Tony Benford left behind.

[untbowler]

3 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

I’ve never noticed it when I’ve been to Lubbock, but Amarillo? 🤢🤮

yeah Amarillo is a perpetual cow patty, smell was always horrible as you got south of town towards Canyon and then Hereford

[NT80]

1 hour ago, Cr1028 said:

They were in the sweet 16 last year and in the national title game just 4 years ago. I don’t think it would be any harder than turning around the pile of dog excrement that Tony Benford left behind.

The main problem for Grant at Tech or other P5 programs is they have fan bases with NO patience!  They want top shelf wins and March Madness first season..   If you don’t produce by second season, you’ll be labeled loser and they have the $$ to replace you!   At NT, Grant is already King and can stay as long as he wants. 

[greenminer]

Friendly reminder that we have another game to play!

More info here
 

If you have been overcome by curiosity and/or panic about Coach Grant and the coaching carousal, I hope you find this information helpful.

[97and03]

21 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

They were in the sweet 16 last year and in the national title game just 4 years ago. I don’t think it would be any harder than turning around the pile of dog excrement that Tony Benford left behind.

I despise Tech and won’t root for Mac there if he leaves, but not sure why some are acting like they are a bottom of the conference program. The above clearly shows otherwise. 

Edited March 23, 2023 by 97and03

[Green Crazy]

2 hours ago, rojomojo said:

All of this could've been avoided if Mark never talked about masters and slaves with a group of African American basketball players...

He was gone regardless. This was set early in the season.

[Cr1028]

3 hours ago, rojomojo said:

All of this could've been avoided if Mark never talked about masters and slaves with a group of African American basketball players...

Messing around with his dead brother’s wife wasn’t the best show of character either. 

[Green Crazy]

4 hours ago, Cr1028 said:

Messing around with his dead brother’s wife wasn’t the best show of character either. 

Yeah, that didn't help.  Then he was missing practices and recruiting meetings also because of said relationship.