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1. EyesOfTX said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 5:52 am

   Well, this is an interesting hire. I’m not sure what else to say about it, frankly. It certainly doesn’t send chills down my spine.

2. Lazlo Hollyfeld said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 5:54 am

   and no one ever thought Franchione would have a 2 game winning streak over the Horns either, Eyes.

   Of course your nervous system is probably shot after friday anyway.

3. EyesOfTX said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 5:58 am

   Actually, I personally thought Fran would be a hell of a hire for A&M, and would quickly start beating Mack. I was completely wrong about the first thought, and semi-right about the second. So I just have no idea what to think about this hire. I will say that his personality will probably be a better fit for A&M than Fran’s.

4. tropheus said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 6:52 am

   wildcard and unknown — so I have no idea what to think. I do know this, when things are unsettled, you have to work that much harder. Mack, get to work.

   1 South championship in 5 years compared to OU’s 4 isn’t acceptable.

5. kchorn04 said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 7:42 am

   I guess Spurrier will be the OC. They probably turned down about 50 top quality head coaches to get the guy they wanted from Day 1.

   Bill Little is writing a piece right now about Mack’s perfect record against Mike Sherman.

6. Steve Spurrier said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 8:48 am

   It’s true. Bill Byrne just called me and said thanks, but no thanks.

7. Woody Bombay said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 8:49 am

   The deciding factor for Sherman was the chance to get a long hug and private chat from Mack after next year’s T+1. Those of us outside the coaching fraternity underestimate just how alluring that prospect is.

8. South '06 said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 9:00 am

   I’m underwhelmed. But I was all for Fran, so I’m hoping my preconceived notions are 0-2.

   I’m mostly worried about recruiting. He’s kinda busy for the next few months, so he’ll get a late start on the trail.

9. Jimmy Johnson said:

   November 26th, 2007 at 9:37 am

   Damn. I was so sure it was going to be me.

10. Sergio said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 9:54 am

    South,

    Yall have 24 committments so I am not sure there is that much to do. I couldn’t imagine any recruits leaving simply bc Sherman replaces Fran.

11. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 10:07 am

    Sergio,

    I think we lost a pretty good DE after Fran resigned, but everybody else should stay on board.

    Sherman said at the PC that he has already met with all the current players and will call the recruits this afternoon.

    I’ll give him this: he nailed the PC. His anwers were 100% on point. He’s a huge believer in hiring a great staff and paying them very well, so I’ll be curious to see how that develops.

12. McLovin said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 10:10 am

    Stunning how much that dude looks like Franchione.

13. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 10:14 am

    As long as he doesn’t stand on the sideline looking like a lobotomy patient who is confused how he got there…

14. BigSatan said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 10:24 am

    I agree about the press conference. He said all the right things, with the tone and emotion that aggy was hopeing to see.

15. 13ev0 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 12:19 pm

    He also already knows how to bend over and hump it. He’s a good fit for aggy, but they really need a dynamic defensive coach to compete.

16. utstudboy said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 12:50 pm

    What does Chigaroogarem mean?

17. rw420 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:18 pm

    He turned Brett Freakin’ Favre into a mediocre QB.

18. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:47 pm

    utstudboy,

    Cute, but has absolutely nothing to do with the topic.

    For the record, we are very aware that songs and yells invented in the 1800s aren’t exactly cutting edge, but we keep em going.

    Why? Fuck you, that’s why.

    That last part was just a joke. I’m not trying to stir shit up, I just wanted to chime in.

19. EyesOfTX said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:49 pm

    Chigaroogarem means the opposite of hullabaloo canek canek. I thought everyone knew that.

20. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:56 pm

    Well, in case you’re actually curious:

    The phrase is supposed to sound like a moving train. Supposedly, it was actually a chant at one time that would get louder and louder like a train was coming. You get the idea…

    Fuck if I know, though. Somebody may have just decided that after the fact, and we just went along with it. Hell, it’s as good an explanation as I can think of.

21. EyesOfTX said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:57 pm

    Ok, well, since we’re going down this tangent, explain the whole bending over and grabbing your nuts whenever there’s a place kick thing. :^))

22. Scipio Tex said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 1:59 pm

    South ‘06 has become our Aggie historian emeritus. Thanks for hanging out here and giving us your perspective.

    Isn’t the nut grab about empathy? Sharing the pain of the team at a crucial must-have moment?

23. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:01 pm

    No. Fucking. Clue.

    The 95% of the student body NOT in the Corps just kinda lets them do their thing and doesn’t ask too many questions.

24. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:04 pm

    Scipio,

    Hey thanks for letting me lurk. I really enjoy the site. Work is boring and you guys are funnier than us. What can I say?

25. Woody Bombay said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    “The phrase is supposed to sound like a moving train. Supposedly, it was actually a chant at one time that would get louder and louder like a train was coming. You get the idea…”

    So you guys ripped off “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad,” is that what you’re saying? Ha!

    Wait … what?

26. HenryJames said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:32 pm

    The devil is in the details, and in this case the details are Sherman’s staff. The only rumour I’ve heard so far is Kevin Sumlin as OC and John Hoke as DC.

27. jimmyjazz said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:38 pm

    “Isn’t the nut grab about empathy? Sharing the pain of the team at a crucial must-have moment?”

    I would make a pithy comment about A&M’s crowd already sharing the pain, but since they’ve beaten us two years running . . .

28. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    I’m hearing Tim Cassidy is a lock for Director of Football Ops. He will keep the ship sailing while Sherman is finishing the season.

    Sumlin is HEAVILY rumored and I’m hearing he is interested as long as he gets to call the shots. I’m more than ok with this.

    I’ve heard Hoke’s name a few times as well. He certainly falls in the same coaching tree.

    The upside of a $1.8m coach (as opposed to Tubs, who reportedly wanted to come on the condition that we pay him more than Nick “it’s-not-a-loss-it’s-a-terrorist-attack” Saban) is that you can pay top dollar for a great staff.

29. EyesOfTX said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:55 pm

    South ‘06: I’m glad you’re lurking around here, too. I was just yanking your chain. Hope you took no offense.

30. HenryJames said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 2:55 pm

    You think a guy with Sherman’s offensive background will let Sumlin call the shots?

31. South '06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 3:13 pm

    EyesOfTX,
    No offense at all. I’m generally as confused as you guys are when it comes to the Corps. They just have their own thing going, and you kinda have to get used to it. The guys in it seem to enjoy it. To each their own I guess…

    HenryJames,
    Not really. But I think Sherman can give Sumlin a level of autonomy that would make an OC position more attractive than his current gig. I assume his goal is to become a HC at some point, so logically it would be a step up, even if you think the program is a step down.

32. Sergio said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 4:19 pm

    I remember being impressed with Sumlin when he was on RC’s staff and I remember being pissed that OU snapped him up after RC got canned.

33. DBH said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 4:40 pm

    “The deciding factor for Sherman was the chance to get a long hug and private chat from Mack after next year’s T+1. Those of us outside the coaching fraternity underestimate just how alluring that prospect is.”

    Yeah, having Mr. Football tell you you’re one of the best coaches in the country after beating him has to be a real source of inspiration.

34. Hollisdude said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    South – Sherman has to do something about the hair thing … I’m just sayin’

35. Macanudo said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 6:48 pm

    I could have sworn that Sumlin was vilified when he was previously at A&M. Am I remembering that wrong? Or was it just Reggie McNeal that didn’t like him?

36. HenryJames said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 6:51 pm

    You’re thinking of Dino Babers.

37. Scipio Tex said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 6:51 pm

    Mac:

    Are you confusing him with Dino Babers?

38. Scipio Tex said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 6:53 pm

    jinx, buy me a coke

39. South 06 said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 7:06 pm

    ^ What they said. Sumlin is very well-liked in Aggieland.

    Hollisdude, one thing I will give Fran credit for: he always sported a slick, well-oiled coif. That will buy him years of goodwill with the Mustangs.

    Not to get off topic, but is your girlfriend named Holli or do you just really like Hollister clothes?

40. Scipio Tex said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 7:32 pm

    He was inspired by Run DMC’s “Christmas in Hollis.”

41. Hollisdude said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 7:39 pm

    “Not to get off topic, but is your girlfriend named Holli or do you just really like Hollister clothes?”

    I am the dude from Hollis, Oklahoma … home of DKR. It’s my claim to fame.

42. Macanudo said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 9:30 pm

    “You’re thinking of Dino Babers.”

    Oh, that’s right.

43. jimmyjazz said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 9:44 pm

    Ten bucks says Coach Sherman accidentally hires Hubert Sumlin for OC.

44. Aggie Lurking said:

    November 26th, 2007 at 10:09 pm

    I think it’s great that all the way back at the scouting combine he was dreaming about the A&M job!

45. South '06 said:

    November 27th, 2007 at 7:00 am

    Was U2’s “Angel of Hollis” written about anybody you know?

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