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$120K? That's NOTHING for a search firm. I'm surprised it's that low. Agreed on UT. Heupal is quietly and confidently coaching and preparing. He is not Mr Flash. But is a good, solid coach. They finally have stability in the program and a general sense of "Tennessee is back".

I can't judge. At least in the organizations I have worked for, there is a defined process of who, what and when. It seems like it went pretty much according to plan. FWIW, the first person to know is usually the facilities guy (pretty low level). Because he has to secure the offices. I...

Lemme get this straight. BEFORE he was told he was fired, he showed up for work? Why wouldn't he? It was RUMORED he was to be fired on Sunday because the BoT meeting was advanced.

I disagree. You are going to inform the team BEFORE you inform the press office? The players will light up social media with their displeasure and no response from the Institute? No, that's not a good look. And no legal opinion or finance opinion before any changes to a contract? That's...

I don't disagree. But that doesn't mean the BoT has to be involved in every single discussion of the issue. There is usually one lead person (other than the Chair) who organizes the information and advises .. the BoT will then vote as a formality.

Meeting with the team is the interim coach's responsibility and the other pieces are what they are. As to responding to social media, there's no point. It happens far too quickly and what can you can say until the decision is final? Make the decision. Inform the appropriate support functions...

If Parker Search is involved, you can expect them to create an initial list of every college head coach and assistant in the country, probably every NFL head coach and assistant and ... create a criteria with weights and analyze every potential candidate and get that list down to the Top 10...

I doubt it. The BoT had probably already made its decision at a previous meeting. Collins has had sold his house. So things were already in motion at some level. The entire BoT doesn't have to be involved, just to vote. So it was probably Cabrera talking to just one or two other BoT members...

I know Parker Executive Search. They are based in Atlanta in Sandy Springs and specialize in Higher Ed. They are pretty good. Lots of time spent on cultural issues (will the candidate fit in?).

There are all sorts of issues that have to be sorted out. You need to alert the press office, HR, legal, etc. I'm sure Cabrera knew he was going to give them the axe and waited until Monday to get all the necessary support people alerted and on task. Then, you inform the employees. The BoT...

My understanding is that Cabrera was planned to be traveling and they would conclude it on the 13th. It needed to be done, but not yet a crisis. The decision on timing changed after the UCF game.

As I recall, TStan simply wanted Whisenhunt. So there really wasn't a search beyond that. There was a third in the mix (I can't recall his name at the moment), but once KW went into a stall, Colins made the mad dash for it and got it. Last man standing. By contrast, Tennessee went through 8...

You can. But in 40 years, I have never seen it. When you are done, you're done.

There are coaches who, once sacked, try to recruit their former players. Ed Ogeron is a good example. And for Collins, all it would take is ... "I love every single one of you guys. You are my family and we've been through a lot. And I'm moving on. If ever I can do anything for you, or help you...

He might be worth a look. Scanning posts this am, we once again ... appear to be all over the map. Do we hire a good recruiter? Someone good at scheme? Would Tommy Tuberville give up his US Senate seat to coach again? From my perch here in Auburn, Bryan Harsin is being eviscerated because he...

What exactly do you expect the Hill to do?

He might be. He visited Auburn last week.

I’ll believe it when I see it.

Who says Deion is motivated to play for championships? He’s coaching because he believes in HBCUs. And for all the reasons you described, why would he want to risk tarnishing his brand? For a school he has no connection to? Pipe dream.

I think you need to wait until there's a new AD in place. He probably has his own slate and after Neville's review and one of his own, will figure out who to pursue. I doubt the BoT is going to hire the coach and then the AD.