OT: Applewhite to Texas?

by Topgun22 on Jan 15, 2008 4:30 PM CST

"Sources" are reporting that Major Applewhite could be headed to UT to join Mack Brown's staff. I had a couple of classes with Applewhite when I was at UT. He is a very smart guy, and obviously knows football. I have been saying for a couple years (as have many others) that he will be Brown's replacement when Mack decides to retire. If this rumor is true, it would seem to be a precursor to such a move.

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fire greg davis.

please god. hear me. i know u didnt last decade, but this decade, i really have faith.

.500 or bust!

by Jayslick on Jan 15, 2008 4:54 PM CST reply actions

+1

Tennessee just fired Norm Chow. How about GD to Tennessee to work with Vince, we all saw how that worked out at Texas. And then Major to UT.

by Steven on Jan 15, 2008 5:03 PM CST up reply actions

If Major

had taken this job about 3 years ago and excelled, he easily could have been a legitimate candidate for OC of the boys, assuming JG leaves.

by Agreen07 on Jan 15, 2008 5:13 PM CST reply actions

Hopefully

he won't sleep with RBs girlfriends...

Major would be a great hire though. If the Cowboys don't sign him, i hope Texas does.

"Lois, undecided voters are the biggest idiots on the planet, try giving short, simple answers."

by Longhorn on Jan 15, 2008 5:25 PM CST reply actions

From OC in the SEC

to the RB's coach at texas. Seems like Saban ran another one off. I'm guessing he's in line for the OC job after Davis is out.

Jan. 7th LSU rises again!

by BlackGloveRighty on Jan 16, 2008 2:12 AM CST reply actions

yeah

i dont get it, going from the OC at bama to the rb coach at texas seems like a big step down in the career of a coach.
Either saban makes life hell for assistants, or theres a side agreement with applewhite.

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on Jan 16, 2008 8:06 AM CST up reply actions

Well...

Apparently Saban still had a major role in running the offense at Alabama. I don't know what Applewhite's job description will be at Texas if he takes the job, but he could have similar responsibilities. Also, you can't discout the possibility that Austin is just flat out where he wants to be.

by Topgun22 on Jan 16, 2008 9:57 AM CST up reply actions

austin

i'm sure most people would rather live in austin than alabama.

"When we're mad we'll use our words. Then the rest of the world will play nice with us. And the only boom-booms will be in our pants." - Ralph Wiggum

by rentz on Jan 16, 2008 10:09 AM CST up reply actions

Saban

Everything I've heard is that he's a nightmare to work with.

by Adam J. Morris on Jan 16, 2008 10:05 AM CST up reply actions

From the LSU

players I've talked to who played for him, he knows his football but is an absolute monster to play for. Routinely made guys cry on the practice field and destroyed his assistants. He definitely has a big ego, I know that much.

The SEC now officially has to pay taxes on Ohio St.

by BlackGloveRighty on Jan 16, 2008 10:10 AM CST up reply actions

And we know that

the only people Mack Brown makes cry are the alums by keeping Greg Davis around. With Guy Morriss gone UT will now have the most unimaginative offense in the Big 12.

by Spoorts!! on Jan 16, 2008 12:09 PM CST up reply actions

Applewhite Accepts...

Apparently he has accepted the position at UT, and it will be made official after 5pm tonight when the state required 5 day job posting expires. Well, it looks like Texas just hired their next head coach...

by Topgun22 on Jan 16, 2008 1:25 PM CST reply actions

Assistants at Texas

The reason Texas is always able to hire assistants away from other programs, even when the position is equal to or a downgrade from the one already held by a coach (ex. Will Muschamp just a couple weeks ago) is because they pay their assistants VERY well, there is a ton of talent at Texas, and Austin as a city is hard to beat. Also, a coordinator position at UT is a springboard to head coaching jobs elsewhere (Greg Robinson, Dick Tomey, etc.)

by nsolomon on Jan 16, 2008 8:02 PM CST reply actions