Give Me 20 Questions for the XFire Q & A

[Darrell McPhaul]

Looking forward to it.

 

[J.B. TexasEx]

Who do you anticipate leaving the football program? Word is, we need to free up 8 slots to reach scholarship limit of 85.

 

[Chapalahorn]

Who do you see as our starting tight end this fall & how will they be used in our passing offense?

 

[Embrey]

In your previous Crossfire I found this little nugget:

"Mack and Sally have taken a couple of vacations. The problem with recovering the relationship is Mack & Sally are not ready. I would suggest that we all move on and let go any ill feelings we have towards Mack."

So many premises that I question about this statement.

First, who thinks it is a priority to recover our relationship with the MBTF (I never had any problem with Mrs. Brown)?

Second, why would they not be ready?

Third, why the sudden concerns about how people feel toward MBTF? People have their opinions about how things went down. If you want to change those opinions then give us substantive evidence as to why anybody that is not supportive of how MBTF conducted himself should reconsider. I am not asking for a recap of his accomplishments at Texas. I know them already. Why should I give MBTF a break and why do you care?

Thanks

 

[killrjoe]

My same question from last week. Give us some info on the possibility of LHN being picked up by Directv or Dish(my only two options) by the time football season rolls around or is that even on Patterson's to-do list right now.

 

[GetHooked]

I've heard from various mathematical sources that Pie R squared. In my experience, pies are usually round.

Can you please clear this conflict up for me? Squared or Round?

 

[Beveaux]

With the SEC Network going live in August, does that help or hurt the LHN chances of being picked up by the various carriers?

Why all the love for ex-USC QB Max Wittek? If he couldn't win the job at USC, why does anyone think he has a chance here?

Confirm that the chances that we change the design of our uniforms, even for one game is zip, nunca, nada.

A lot has been written recently about the new desire to increase the quality of stadiums versus the quantity of seating. i.e. more luxury boxes, in-stadium experiences, removing nose bleed sections, etc. Any of those discussions being had at UT? Patterson spoke to a sports club I attend and mentioned the enclosing of the south endzone, but nobody talked about anything else.

How have the beer sales gone, so far? Any problems? Or, are we on the way to $1 million revenues?

 

[ManoCornuda]

In your last Xfire you and FoB discussed that Aggies are paying for players. I commented that saying the Ags are paying needs to stop unless there's something to back it up and got killed by other commenters. Jesus called out Will Lyles and Lache Seastrunk back in the Recruitocosm days and he was vindicated. My question is if the Ags are paying, which recruits do we think have been paid and how are they moving the money? Otherwise we just sound like whiners because the Ags have kicked our asses with recruits the last two classes. Saying that the Ags have cheated before and all the SEC schools pay players is a cop out.

 

[Mrkmoore]

Our basketball entertainment is lame. Any work going on to change it? I would like to see the days most popular songs and the dance team freelancing. Lets try the professional bball entertainment mode just once and gauge the appeal

 

[Mrkmoore]

What financial methods are being used to pay the big cheating? Escrow accounts and contracts ?

 

[popdaddy]

What is the status of Leroy Scott, is he on double secret probation or is he gone without comment from the new coaching staff?

 

[popdaddy]

What is being shared with media and/or interested alumni about The Plan? WTF is Texas going to put on the field. I'm hearing the players playbooks are super secret. Does anyone outside the coaching staff and maybe some players have a clue what kind of O/D the Horns are going to use in 2014?

 

[monarch]

1. mcphaul, are there any updates as per the "disney" contingent? are there many changes / ideas forthcoming? are the "disney" staffer's touring the mighty confines of belmont hall? are they meeting with football management? what gives, upon this all important "game day" front leading into the next season?

2. mcphaul, we are all acutely aware that there is indeed a new "sheriff" in town in regards to the "texas" gridiron hierarchy. however my friend, whenever you approach your weekly interview as per "friend of bevo"... this time, dig deep! i mean, for some strange reason, lately i get the feeling that we are "barely scratching the surface of topics" whenever you speak with him. i mean think about it mcphaul.... in the past, "fob" was a "juggernaut" of information. and now a day's, it seems as though he is just "tip toeing through the tulips" or so to speak. "fob" should indeed be a bit more comfortable with the new regime to some degree darryl. tell him that he has us spoiled... and i'm sure that he may really decide to "bring the wood".

 

[BBQ time]

Are there plans to rearrange basketball seating next year to get students closer and liven up the crowd at games?

 

[Sirhornsalot]

We've talked a lot about the new coaching staff. I'm interested in how that translates on the field like anyone else, but am curious as to what player on the team is going to benefit the most from some actual coaching and conditioning. I have my own thoughts, but would like to hear FOB's thoughts on this. Who springs forward above where we thought they were due to the improved coaching and conditioning?

 

[Mrkmoore]

In your previous Crossfire I found this little nugget:
"Mack and Sally have taken a couple of vacations. The problem with recovering the relationship is Mack & Sally are not ready. I would suggest that we all move on and let go any ill feelings we have towards Mack."

So many premises that I question about this statement.

First, who thinks it is a priority to recover our relationship with the MBTF (I never had any problem with Mrs. Brown)?

Second, why would they not be ready?

Third, why the sudden concerns about how people feel toward MBTF? People have their opinions about how things went down. If you want to change those opinions then give us substantive evidence as to why anybody that is not supportive of how MBTF conducted himself should reconsider. I am not asking for a recap of his accomplishments at Texas. I know them already. Why should I give MBTF a break and why do you care?

Thanks

Hi, I originally posted the question. The reason I want to have a continued relationship is that I first hand witnessed the GREAT Mack Brown. And yes I was mad at him at the end. For 15 years I watched him change lives. Call him a politician for his executive level skills. But at the grass roots, over 15 years I worked with him and his staff the results were amazing. I don't want to throw that away. I care about them. I care about Mack. I don't want to lose that valuable interaction. I want to acknowledge good/bad and move forward. I'm hitting the vino tonight. Just let know if you want more detaied info tomorrow

Best to you

 

[Darrell McPhaul]

Hi, I originally posted the question. The reason I want to have a continued relationship is that I first hand witnessed the GREAT Mack Brown. And yes I was mad at him at the end. For 15 years I watched him change lives. Call him a politician for his executive level skills. But at the grass roots, over 15 years I worked with him and his staff the results were amazing. I don't want to throw that away. I care about them. I care about Mack. I don't want to lose that valuable interaction. I want to acknowledge good/bad and move forward. I'm hitting the vino tonight. Just let know if you want more detaied info tomorrow
Best to you

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