Hornito

Seems clear we are a safety net for Earley, and he’d prefer east texas. Going to be interesting if he is willing to accept or (even be offered) a lesser role with a new HC. You’d think he can’t truly be ready to be a major HC. And then no new HC really wants to be forced to hire him to their staff. Kind of a let down that if he stays it will be as a captive of circumstance. Tough spot for him at the moment and I feel for the guy. All good options in the end but a whirlwind I’m sure.

Doesn’t seem like there’s much reason to get into a bidding war for an NIL first guy in June/July cause you’re just driving up the price and giving other teams a number to beat that they can fundraise for over the Fall. If you like one of these NIL first guys just give him an increase at the last minute. Pay increases are exciting, especially once the old number gets stale. Get them excited right before they have to actually sign (assuming you want them in the locker room). Everything before is just a dance. Seems like the staff gets that and will have a plan. I don’t see a reason to worry about it now really. Having open spots to fill late can be selling point to certain guys as well (playing time).

Watching TexAgs this morning for the 2nd time ever and I gotta say, it’s finally dawning on them that this coaching switch is really just the way things go. High and mighty host talking about who they are going to hire.. and then what players can they bring with them.. but then qualifying it to say “but don’t be dirty about it.” Other guy says but you have to talk to the players if you want them to come with you. Points out how coaches always bring a few players with them these days. Also drops a good reference to Elijah Robinson recruiting from atm to Syracuse this past bowl season without much fuss. I really think they’re struggling to pull a new hire from a big program because they’ve scared the crap out of coaches who don’t want to get the treatment Schloss is getting. They’ll have to go down a tier and get someone from a place that can’t possibly compare to atm’s money and conference. DBU, ECU, Wake.. those places are an obvious step below in funding and fans would get it more or less. Or they can hire a top assistant from a big place. But they’ll be settling for a someone who won’t mind being called a lesser choice, who Aggie are disappointed with, who wants the big pay check, and who probably doesn’t know what he’s walking into. There is no Schloss level guy out there who would want this situation

If it is supposed to come out Wednesday or Thursday from Texas then it wouldn’t surprise me if we start seeing from the aggies side first to help soften the blow. Don’t just let texas have a triumphant announcement out of the blue. If it’s Schloss today is the day Aggie bigwigs try to turn around the train and if they fail they figure out the messaging and a new plan. Im way too into this topic haha 😅 love this drama

Oh I agree he’s a great coach and his age is part of what makes him attractive. I’m just saying I don’t think you’d use the term “lifetime contract” for someone that age. It’s too speculative cause he *could* end up not being a fit at Texas (imo). Until last night he didn’t have the NC feather in his cap. I just think Schloss is such a cultural fit and has secured extensions from CDC at TCU before that saying lifetime contract is an easy thing to project and say causally on the morning show today. Vitello is more of a home run hire that you say *should* work out. Schloss just makes more sense based on the clues is all I’m saying. Just a fun guessing game

And if it’s a “lifetime” contract as the guys have said then it’s not Vitello. He’s too young for that kind of comment (45 yrs). Not to mention he’s too much of a hot head to safely say that kind of thing about him at any school (except Tenn now). A 10 year deal takes Schloss to age 63.. that’s getting to the final years of coaching.

Is the Schloss answer the latest “blue/white dress” test, as in you can hear any answer you want in it? Lots of people hearing a denial from him about leaving. I hear defensiveness about ruining his last moments with his team. Could’ve just said what a stupid question, no I’m not leaving. Instead it’s mostly a justification of his past actions and efforts, like he knows people are going to be questioning those things coming up. I could go on, but suffice to say I didn’t hear a denial. What I don’t get.. if it is Schloss or Vitello as the guys have implied, how could they coach in that game with a contract signed elsewhere as Gerry keeps mentioning. Is “signed” a figure of speech rather than a hard fact?

I don't see what you did there lol, but I'll take a crack at it... Could we say this means 1 coach from each staff?! 1A and 1B? Two minds? Say Vitello and Weiner?! At least 1 of them is a pecker reference haha. I'm sifting deep through these tea leaves y'all 😅