Something I saw going around on the Twitters, might be good reading for anyone interested in learning a little more about Mr Jamail. Texas Monthly: The Greatest Lawyer Who Ever Lived
What? The Pennzoil vs. Texaco case involved 0 ambulances. Anyway, thoughts and prayers to his family.
I have lived by a rule in my life to never say bad things about the dead. Why? Because they can no longer defend themselves. If I have negative thoughts, I keep them to myself. Here's hoping none of his family and friends read your comments.
As a UT grad and Longhorns fans, I feel a lot of gratitude for what Jamail has done for The University and Athletic Department. Thanks. Prayers for the family and friends he leaves behind.
I once talked to a lady who worked at the top of the elevators to the west side suites. Her job was solely to check people's tickets and she said that every game he would tip her $100.
This from the AAS. It reminds me of this board. “Darrell Royal put it better than anybody,” Jamail’s often-told story goes. “He was asked how many fans does the University of Texas have? He said, ‘We don’t have any. What we’ve got is about 400,000 people who went to the University of Texas who are now coaches at the University of Texas.’”
RIP to the ultimate Big Cigar. He was one of those larger than life Texans, representing a bygone era. If you didn't like him, he didn't care. You might not like some things about the guy, but you should respect the many good things he did. Now is not the time for criticizing him. He did a lot for UT academics and athletics, as well as many other academic institutions (Baylor was one) and charities. He gave more to academics than athletics, and there is a statue of him at the law school.
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