It's been bad on the field and always in that transition period when the coach has to go. But this is the worst in my view because the very foundation of the program itself is under attack. There are powerful voices on both sides; i.e. the team versus BMD who are making uncompromising demands. But what is the power of the donor? To kill the program by withholding money? What is the power of the player? To kill the program by painting it as racist and ensuring that all high school players know it? It's a kamikaze situation with no easy answers. That's why it's the worst it's ever been. But that's just my opinion.
I went through all this crap back when Saban's ol lady was out here looking at houses. I refuse to participate again until the ink is dry on the contract. Then, and only then, will I rejoice that Art Briles is finally the HC at The University of Texas.
I got to know Coach McWilliams back in '74 and played handball or racquetball with him in Belmont. He was immediately your best friend and would stop and talk every time I saw him on campus. I was hoping he'd do well. In 1990 when everything came together and we had a chance to win it all had we beat Miami, I was certain he was the next DKR. Your take on the political climate is SPOT-ON. Thankful that Coach McWilliams was retained by the University for all these years. He is an asset to it. I will be one of those shedding tears when that day comes...
What I meant is that the vast majority of Speyside malts eschew the use of peat. It is the exception rather than the rule in that region. The island regions and Campbellton use peat regularly (and often heavily); with them unpeated is the exception to the rule.
