They?ve been talking Lebby locally since at least Thursday or Friday this past week.
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It is actually really simple. Yurachek called the Walton descendants and they would not give him money and same with the JB Hunt folks. Tyson would give him what he needed but wanted Gus hired point blank. No one else. Yurachek does not exactly get along with Jerry because of the whole Chad Morris thing and Jerry pushing that one.
I know they have told Pittman that although he is safe, major changes are needed. I think they want to go back to the Briles style offense.
The best thing I have ever heard on the same was from Ryen Russillo about a year ago. He was talking to either Kannell or Klatt and they were discussing Michigan St. Michigan St has two HUGE billionaire boosters in Matt Ishbia and Dan Gilbert. At the time, only Gilbert owned an NBA team. Ishbia wanted a team. Well he made Michigan St his team and had an open conflict with Gilbert on who could give Michigan St the most money for the right player, coach, etc.
I say all that to say this, these big time boosters that have the ability to influence hiring and firing at these college programs like they own the program. They are not QUITE rich enough, or do not have the fire to own a pro sports team but they want to be able to throw their weight and influence around in sports at some level. They want to be able to brag to their friends at the country club or at happy hour that they bought that player or that coach or they paid for that building. And there lies the conflict, to get their money they want influence on decision making.
Couldn't stand it. I drove I to town again. Looks like lights and maybe a stage being assembled on the ramp at Flight Ops now. No pics this time.
What's the holdup? IHL? OU pay site confirmed contract signed 2 hours ago.
Lebby saying goodbye to players and staff at ou. There's a players meeting at 730 tonight and the kids I've talked are pumped about the hire especially offensive guys
Offficially official. Lets Ride My Friends
I am strapped in on the toilet and takeoff is approaching, I will sign Jeff up for ED the moment he steps on the plane.