Houston we have a problem!

[KingDL1]

Just now, peanuts104 said:

As much as I hate UTSA, that job isn't a hole and they did very well the first year in the AAC. No reason to let off that momentum unless you don't think you can replace Frank Harris (though I would argue their success isn't tied to Harris). I guess this would be a convenient exit point for Traylor with Harris leaving though. I don't see it.

I think everything about UTSA is a hole. I think Frank Harris makes that team, but either way, a P5 conference is still a P5 conference. 

[peanuts104]

1 minute ago, KingDL1 said:

I think everything about UTSA is a hole. I think Frank Harris makes that team, but either way, a P5 conference is still a P5 conference. 

Like I said, this would be a good exit point for Traylor, especially if he had doubts about the team going forward without Harris, but I think I'd try for a better job than Houston. Nobody wants to be the next cougar queen @Cougar King

[KingDL1]

2 minutes ago, peanuts104 said:

Like I said, this would be a good exit point for Traylor, especially if he had doubts about the team going forward without Harris, but I think I'd try for a better job than Houston. Nobody wants to be the next cougar queen @Cougar King

I think you are right, but if it's his best offer I think he would take it. 

[peanuts104]

2 minutes ago, KingDL1 said:

I think you are right, but if it's his best offer I think he would take it. 

Probably comes down to 

[ADLER]

What about UH alum Kendal Briles? This season hasn't been stellar at TCU, but he has built a very impressive resume.

[greenminer]

I thought Traylors frustration with UTSA’s budget was very public? Am I remembering wrong?

[golfingomez]

interesting to watch, I was very confused from the beginning of Holgorsen's move to Houston, i thought he had a decent gig in West Va.

It was also interesting to see the move from Houston's part, considering their pretty decent track record working with up and coming coaches. 

With a buyout like they have (now seems small thanks to our friends in College Station), it will be interesting to see what kind of coach they bring in next.

[bstnsportsfan3]

13 hours ago, peanuts104 said:

As much as I hate UTSA, that job isn't a hole and they did very well the first year in the AAC. No reason to let off that momentum unless you don't think you can replace Frank Harris (though I would argue their success isn't tied to Harris). I guess this would be a convenient exit point for Traylor with Harris leaving though. I don't see it.

its a hole money wise. Traylor is not happy with the lack of funding. The student vote not passing didn't help. 

[Ross Hodgeson]

9 minutes ago, bstnsportsfan3 said:

its a hole money wise. Traylor is not happy with the lack of funding. The student vote not passing didn't help. 

That place exists on a shoe string budget and has high school facilities.  He would be wise to bail now that Harris is gone.

[meanJewGreen]

25 minutes ago, golfingomez said:

interesting to watch, I was very confused from the beginning of Holgorsen's move to Houston, i thought he had a decent gig in West Va.

It was also interesting to see the move from Houston's part, considering their pretty decent track record working with up and coming coaches. 

With a buyout like they have (now seems small thanks to our friends in College Station), it will be interesting to see what kind of coach they bring in next.

Holgo had a background in Texas with his time at Tech. I think Houston paid more too. 

Also the Houston president said "We fire people at 8-4".... and Holgo only hit that once. 

 

 

[meanJewGreen]

1 minute ago, Ross Hodgeson said:

That place exists on a shoe string budget and has high school facilities.  He would be wise to bail now that Harris is gone.

Does he wait next year for Aranada to slip and Baylor to be open? Maybe Arkansas? 

[Ross Hodgeson]

6 minutes ago, meanJewGreen said:

Does he wait next year for Aranada to slip and Baylor to be open? Maybe Arkansas? 

He may have to but that would not be his best option.  He may be waiting to see what happens at Houston.

[UNTcrazy727]

45 minutes ago, meanJewGreen said:

Does he wait next year for Aranada to slip and Baylor to be open? Maybe Arkansas? 

He won't risk it. UTSA will be rebuilding next year. Good chance they don't even make a bowl. Traylor will take any P5 job he finds mildly attractive. 

[Cougar King]

13 hours ago, ADLER said:

What about UH alum Kendal Briles? This season hasn't been stellar at TCU, but he has built a very impressive resume.

Nobody with the last name Briles will ever be hired at UH again.

[Cougar King]

1 hour ago, golfingomez said:

interesting to watch, I was very confused from the beginning of Holgorsen's move to Houston, i thought he had a decent gig in West Va.

It was also interesting to see the move from Houston's part, considering their pretty decent track record working with up and coming coaches. 

With a buyout like they have (now seems small thanks to our friends in College Station), it will be interesting to see what kind of coach they bring in next.

WVU was about to fire Dana. Dana is friends with Fertitta and had coached here before. 

 

Fertitta got his feelings hurt by Herman and Sumlin leaving, so he wanted coaches who would stay forever. Hence why we ended up with Applewhite and Holgerson. 

Both Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin were ready to take the job when Applewhite was hired but Fertitta's stupid contract scared them off.

[meanJewGreen]

33 minutes ago, Cougar King said:

WVU was about to fire Dana. Dana is friends with Fertitta and had coached here before. 

 

Fertitta got his feelings hurt by Herman and Sumlin leaving, so he wanted coaches who would stay forever. Hence why we ended up with Applewhite and Holgerson. 

Both Lincoln Riley and Lane Kiffin were ready to take the job when Applewhite was hired but Fertitta's stupid contract scared them off.

What was the contract?

ill say this, Fertitta and co definitely got the basketball hire right. 

[BBA1989]

Tillman and Dana will still be drinking buds.  Traylor has like a $7MM buyout at UTSA?  If Kingsbury gets the job, HTown fans definitely won’t be signing up for more season tickets.  

[ADLER]

They're gonna screw up and hire Kliff Klingsberry.

[wardly]

On 11/26/2023 at 9:11 PM, greenminer said:

I think it'll be Fritz or Traylor.

Fritz is 63, and according to what I have read is Houston's top choice. Traylor might be their 2nd choice but UTSA alumni could step up to the plate and give him the financial support his program needs.

[MeanGreenTexan]

13 minutes ago, wardly said:

Fritz is 63, and according to what I have read is Houston's top choice. Traylor might be their 2nd choice but UTSA alumni could step up to the plate and give him the financial support his program needs.

[wardly]

24 minutes ago, MeanGreenTexan said:

I did say "could". They have a Daddy Warbucks that "could" pony up.

[NT80]

1 hour ago, wardly said:

Fritz is 63, and according to what I have read is Houston's top choice. Traylor might be their 2nd choice but UTSA alumni could step up to the plate and give him the financial support his program needs.

63 is considered old to be rebuilding a program.   Please let it be Traylor Trash.  Perfect fits.

[greenminer]

2 hours ago, wardly said:

Fritz is 63, and according to what I have read is Houston's top choice. Traylor might be their 2nd choice but UTSA alumni could step up to the plate and give him the financial support his program needs.

Would this mean they would ignore MBB again?