Very good points, Worster! Looking at the situation currently, the results above are based on the play and results of the 3 conference games. It's more of a "be prepared for the worst" type scenario 4-6. The team could pull it all together a and post a strong 6 game winning streak, finishing 8-2. But, that is most likely unreasonable as is they lose the rest of the games for a 2-8 season finish. Both have IMHO, a somewhat low probability of occurrence. Higher probabilities are 6-4 or 5-5 maybe 4-6. Those finishes are in line with 2 of TH's 3 previous season finishes being 7-6 and 8-5. I throw out the 10-4 which may (not is) be an anomaly or "fluke". So, we have the probability of yet another season 8-2 or 7-4 which are in line with his win totals from 2 seasons.
Perhaps we look at 2020 as a practice year, even though it's in the record books.
But we have 2021 which, God willing and the creek don't rise, will be a regular season.
The other issues that are problematic are 1) After losing to our biggest rival, OU, members left the field and were laughing and cutting up in the tunnel. Laughing, that is unacceptable. I cannot recall any Texas team in all the years I gone to games, where the players left the field laughing after a loss. I wonder what the players from the 70's, 80's and 90's think about Herman and the team. 2) Herman's chastising statement about ALL the fans was misplaced, and has generated animosity by many of the fans I've talked to about his statement. Most are done. Besides, we don't have access to those guys regularly outside of seeing them on the field on game days. Besides, most (not all) of the players are only interested in showcasing their talents for the NFL scouts and don't give a crap about the school, education, or the team. I doubt many even have a concept of a "team" or "team work". I'd like to bring back the old t-shirts they wore under their pads many years back:
TEAM
me
Doubt that any of them would wear them.
The Reality is, unless the really BMDs are pissed at his, I speculate we will have the same atmosphere of division within the team, lackluster performances by the team as a whole and many more losses against opponents with lesser talent, is our new norm. We might see a ten win season now and then, but that's about it.
I doubt Urban would even give UT a look let alone accept a HC job there. He might get things back on track, but then, who knows. Just don't see it unless its a short term contract with many caveats in it.
Time for the Short Answers To Your ?s
1. The nuclear button means they owe Mensa a lot $$$$$$$. Unless the BMDs want him gone. In that case, the money will fall like manna from heaven.
2. Is the anger enough to dig deep into those pockets to make TH go away? Maybe, who knows. But the BMDs are rather quiet right now. My guess is they are more than merely pissed off!
3. Who ya' gonna call? Excellent question. Right now, I have no idea. UMs name is floating around.
4. Urban Myth is getting a lot of buzz.... True, and he was on the air talking about TH and not in a complimentary way. Depends on who contacts him and how much $$$ is laid on the table.
5. In the end I don't think UT Admin will go along with UM due to his baggage. I could be wrong.That's the key. But look who we ended up with when Mack resigned. Mack's having a pretty solid season so far BTW. If our deep pockets want change it will happen. Then there is the cost of his replacement. IF UM was acceptable, and IF the money could be put together UM it might be a good hire at least UM would not tolerate any of the stuff about "The Eyes" and other issues, especially players laughing while leaving the field after a loss. He'd most likely tell them, "Your here for these things, play football to show the NLF how good you are and get a free education from one of the top universities in the country. All this other has nothing to do with football. If you do not think you can or do not want want to do both those things to the absolute best of your abilities. I'll step out and those of you who want to leave, place your jersey on this podium. But if you stay, you better be all in. So you choose. Personally, I do not care which, because you are all, ALL, replaceable." Or something similar.
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