Hypothetical Question

[Harrison Wier]

I was listening to a portion of Chad Hastings' show with Ricky Williams and Casey Studdard (really great by the way) when a interesting question came up. It was suggested that Texas should hire Mack Brown as the next Athletic Director. Hastings brought up good points, citing Mack's relationship with the BOR, his knowledge of Texas football and his CEO type personality. What do y'all think of this? I'm not sure if it would be successful, but I think it's a very interesting idea. This isn't the first time I've heard this, but I will say that I don't think Mike Perrin is the answer. Texas needs a real AD to make hires and handle the athletics programs the rest of the way. Perrin is a great guy, but isn't a long-term answer at the top. What are your thoughts?

 

[DrTrey]

Maybe it's because I didn't start following things such as recruiting and coaching/AD searches until recently, but the thought of Mack Brown as the AD doesn't seem like a terrible. Then again I don't have a lot of sour feelings towards Mack, he made the UT program great for an entire decade (and they could've been better, but that's a discussion for another thread).

All that said, what would it take for Perrin to be let go of as the AD? Seems like he's being treated as a long term hire.

 

[Harrison Wier]

Maybe it's because I didn't start following things such as recruiting and coaching/AD searches until recently, but the thought of Mack Brown as the AD doesn't seem like a terrible. Then again I don't have a lot of sour feelings towards Mack, he made the UT program great for an entire decade (and they could've been better, but that's a discussion for another thread).

All that said, what would it take for Perrin to be let go of as the AD? Seems like he's being treated as a long term hire.

I don't know what it's going to take, but it needs to happen. He was brought in as an interim for a reason, but then got his contract extended for whatever unknown reason. I'm not saying he's been bad, but he hasn't been great. Texas needs a real AD

 

[CCausey11]

Interesting premise.  Historically, ex coaches that become AD's tend to meddle quite a bit.  I don't think Mack could resist getting his fingers into some of the day to day of the football program.  With that said, if anyone could navigate the BMD's we have and keep them in check it would be him

 

[Bear19]

I'm thinking one thing Mack could do is keep the discussions with prospective new coaches in house. I think he would also realize how important it is for the new coach to hire his own assistants.

That and he knows how to handle and deal with the press.

We could do worse.

 

[oldhorn2]

No to Mack....yes to Oliver Luck

 

[Danny Hale]

not sure you bring in an ex coach as AD only to have to fire a coach first thing then lead a coaching search need a more seasoned AD 

 

[NWAHorn]

No. Maybe an associate AD, but Texas needs an AD who understands the business side of it. They need a seasoned administrator like Jeff Long at Arkansas or someone who has the chops. 

 

[Harrison Wier]

No to Mack....yes to Oliver Luck

I like Oliver Luck as well but he moved on pretty quickly after Texas didn't hire him.

 

[Bear19]

I have never understood the fascination some have with Luck.

Maybe I just need to know more about him. I think I remember people saying he would not come to Texas until Mack Brown had been fired. In other words he would not do it.

 

[mctmatt]

It is a pretty demanding job as you oversee all mens athletics at Texas plus the budget. Just not sure Mack like DKR is interested in taking on that burden. Would he do a good job. I think Mack would evolve into an excellent AD for Texas as he does have a passion for this University and the city of Austin. 

 

[83Dee]

A couple of observations: 

Whoever actually pulled the trigger on the last AD hire and passed over on Oliver Luck; hopefully recuses him/herself from this one.  That was a disaster that we haven't fully recovered from yet. 

I don't get the feel that Perrin is temporary.  Don't you think a new AD might want to have something to do with hiring the football coach? Perrin's countenance kind of reminds me of a kid in a candy story.... he seems to relish his current role. 

 

[RickyFlair]

Mack would be an unbelievably good AD at Texas. He has great relationships with the boosters and Administrators, he is extremely personable, he is well connected in the coaching community and he understands how UT "works". There is no doubt he could hire top coaches based on his recruiting ability and he has plenty of experience firing coaches. His weakness was player development. The truth is Mack has been the face of Texas for a long time. It would be a no brainer if he was willing.

 

[TexExSpur]

They need to do whatever it takes to get Luck on the forty...  Mack is good at kissing babies, but we need a tried and true professional and Luck want's nothing more than to take over CFB. 

Luck is a savage compared to Dodds.

 

[hoskins5]

I have gone back and forth on this. Part of me does see all the great things Mack could accomplish with piecing back the University(BMDs and administration) with his relationships and personable approach. However, a big part of me cannot get past his ego. Mack's ego, I believe, trumps his love for UT. I could see the possibility of him undermining parts of the football program so he can hang on to being the last coach to win a title here. I don't trust him with power over the football program and his ego. You should have complete trust in the AD and I don't know if this fan base or administration can trust him 

Despite what he says in the media, you know he is smiling ear to ear with every Texas loss so he can be seen as the missing link.

 

[Bear19]

They need to do whatever it takes to get Luck on the forty... Mack is good at kissing babies, but we need a tried and true professional and Luck want's nothing more than to take over CFB.

Luck is a savage compared to Dodds.

Then why did Luck tell us he would not fire Mack? Or am I wrong about that?

 

[Bear19]

I have gone back and forth on this. Part of me does see all the great things Mack could accomplish with piecing back the University(BMDs and administration) with his relationships and personable approach. However, a big part of me cannot get past his ego. Mack's ego, I believe, trumps his love for UT. I could see the possibility of him undermining parts of the football program so he can hang on to being the last coach to win a title here. I don't trust him with power over the football program and his ego. You should have complete trust in the AD and I don't know if this fan base or administration can trust him

Despite what he says in the media, you know he is smiling ear to ear with every Texas loss so he can be seen as the missing link.[/quote

I disagree. I think Mack would consider it a real big feather in his cap If he could bring our football team back to championship status as our athletic director.

 

[echeese]

News flash. . . .you are not going to get ANYONE who takes teh AD spot who doesn't have an ego.   Frankly, wouldn't want that person.

Some of you need to let go of teh MORONIC butt hurt and stop believing that Mack had anything to do with Saban . . .Saban was never coming, he and Sexton worked Bama for a better deal that is all.

I've yet to hear anyone make the case for Luck. . . not saying he's not a great candidate but what does he do that impresses you so much?

Hate to break this to you guys but the #1 trait an AD or anyone at that level needs is a vision for the organizations success and the ability to motivate the troops who make that happen.

This is not pro/anti Mack or Luck . . .but it's obvious some of you are wearing blinders to your bias.

 

[echeese]

Despite what he says in the media, you know he is smiling ear to ear with every Texas loss so he can be seen as the missing link.

Pure butt hurt. . . . .