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Free at last! Thank God almighty, we’re free at last!

Posted by HenryJames on January 16th, 2008 under Football

The Major has accepted the assistant coaching job at Texas.

The earliest it can be announced will be after 5 pm today because of job posting rules. But you will always remember where you were and what you were doing the day The Major accepted the job.


Major stomping a mudhole in OU’s ass.

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  1. Spawn of South '06 said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 10:22 am

    Elvis and JFK both just called me up to talk about it. They’re PSYCHED!!!

  2. Spawn of Cthulhu said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    sorry, that was the wrong Spawn.

  3. Spawn of echeese said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 10:23 am

    echeese is pumped, too, I bet.

  4. Sally Brown's Bastard Child said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Maybe someone can clearly explain the definition of “live ball” to me, now.

  5. echeese said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 11:39 am

    I am pumped

  6. Nostradamus said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:02 pm

    I told you fuckers this would happen.

  7. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:05 pm

    does anyone know if major will actually have any input into the offense and/or play calling or will he just be allowed to teach the RB’s how to run two yard out patterns?

  8. Chris Simms said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:22 pm

    I can’t believe Brown would make such a stupid personnel move.

  9. HenryJames said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:23 pm

    The Statesman says he’ll get paid about the same as he did at Alabama. So he’ll either have much more input or be the highest paid running backs coach in the country.

  10. Doperbo said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:26 pm

    The Major Applewhite Cutest Quarterback Award goes to that player who, like The Major, best shows heart, talent, energy in the face of adversity and cute good looks.

  11. McLovin said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:34 pm

    THE MAJOR!

  12. McLovin said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    Seriously, I think Chad (of course) on Orangebloods summed up our collective reactions best:

    “I am literally running around my office showing people my framed Major photo and screaming “He’s coming home!”"

  13. Bobo said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:40 pm

    Does this mean ya’all will stop fellating VY on this site?

    Prolly not.

    Good hire.

  14. EyesOfTX said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 12:57 pm

    Stop fellating VY??? Hell, I still haven’t stopped fellating Earl Campbell.

  15. McLovin said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:01 pm

    I trump your Earl Campbell with Roosevelt Leaks.

  16. huge said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:06 pm

    if he’s half the coach you guys think he’s going to be, we’re in good hands

  17. TaylorTeaRoom is stuck in 1935 said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:08 pm

    Bobby Layne was unavailable? What does this mean for the SMU Class of ‘48?

  18. EyesOfTX said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:16 pm

    I trump Roosevelt Leaks with Chris Gilbert.

  19. McLovin said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:40 pm

    Noble Doss.

  20. EyesOfTX said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 1:46 pm

    Bud McFaddin. Hah!

  21. Major Cult said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 2:15 pm

    What a GINORMOUS day.

    “Football’s so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it’s a social. On the East Coast, it’s a culture. Here, it’s a religion.”
    — Major Applewhite

  22. HenryJames said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 2:25 pm

    “Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
    — Major Applewhite

  23. Nordberg said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 2:27 pm

    “Awww my fucking knee! Son of a bitch!!”
    – Major Applewhite

  24. Lnghrn95 said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 2:32 pm

    “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
    - Major Applewhite

  25. Nick Saban said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:23 pm

    I’m having a hard time understanding how someone would commit to a contract to coach and the suddenly and unexpectedly jump to another committment. I simply have no respect for individuals who exhibit such behavoir.

  26. Spawn of Cthulhu said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:26 pm

    “From each according to me, to each according to me.”
    -Major Applewhite

  27. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:27 pm

    steve wooster, case closed…

  28. Coach Fran said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:29 pm

    “I’m having a hard time understanding how someone would commit to a contract to coach and the suddenly and unexpectedly jump to another committment. I simply have no respect for individuals who exhibit such behavoir.”
    =============================================

    Boy, do I agree with that.

  29. EyesOfTX said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:33 pm

    woooster??? I thought we were going back through time. You’re changing the damn rules on me here.

    Ok, then, Jack Crain.

  30. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    http://www.texastwirler.com/major.JPG

  31. Niccolo Machiavelli said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 3:49 pm

    I’ve been retained by The Major as a career advisor and I need a bit of help. Does anyone have any clever ideas how we can shrewedly usurp the OC position and ultimately acquire the Clapper’s throne to establish the reign of The Major?

  32. McLovin said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 4:34 pm

    Hugh Wolfe.

    1938.

    Checkmate, Eyes.

  33. Colbert said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 5:56 pm

    Greg Davis perhaps will be relegated to the coaching staff Milton by Mack’s efficiency experts.
    What’s happening, Peter?

  34. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 6:10 pm

    louis jordan (walter camp winner), 1911…double checkmate

  35. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 6:18 pm

    adison p. day, 1893….triple checkmate

  36. mileslong said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    all joking aside, this is a pretty damn good accomplishment for being the youngest div. 1 coach in the country.

    Prior to Alabama, Applewhite spent a season as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Rice where, as the youngest coordinator in NCAA Division I, he directed an offense that scored the most points (350) and gained the third-most yards (4,486) in Owls’ history. Under his guidance, Rice produced a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard passer for the first time in school history en route to the program’s first appearance in a bowl game since 1961. The 2006 Rice offense produced a 109-point improvement in scoring over the previous season.

  37. he hate me said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 6:52 pm

    I ain’t seen Major on youtube dissing dudes the way my main man Mustchomp’s got it goin on….Mack’s gettin soft and wetlike already all over again!

    And I am bullshittin…

    Dayum, Mr. Mack-man!!!! Maybe you will be learned on how to walk on water before this gig is all over…nice one for the Program, the Alumni and fans, the Media, the internet buzz, general recruiting interest, and, of course, Major (a guy you may owe something to that has not yet been repaid)….

  38. BiggUggly said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 7:28 pm

    Major can kick Chuck Norris’ ass.

  39. Chris Simms said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 8:02 pm

    Are y’all forgettin about me? Where’s the love?

  40. Woody Bombay said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 8:09 pm

    This is why Jamaal Charles is leaving, he didn’t want The Major coming after his girlfriend.

  41. LonghornScott said:

    January 16th, 2008 at 9:35 pm

    more like he didn’t want a scrawny white dude tellin him how to handle the ball.

  42. Greg Cicero said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 6:29 am

    It should have been me, damnit!

  43. Groundhog Day said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 6:44 am

    I have never seen such hoopla for a guy that has not accomplished nearly as much as the guy we have coaching D. Major might be a good coach and this may ultimately be a good hire but the real coup was on the defensive side of the ball.

    Regardless, let’s applaud the man I have been very critical of recently for going out and makeing the necessary changes to his staff. This was sorely needed.

  44. Marty Cherry said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 7:33 am

    If Texas ever needs to a runway modeling coach, I’m your man.

  45. R.C. Slocum said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 7:36 am

    Shit man, might be a good time to bring back the bonfire!

  46. Dinesh Patel said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 8:04 am

    Welcome back, Mr. Major. I have a lovely room and a nice meal waiting for you, my friend.

  47. Donald Trump said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    I think The Major is the most over-hyped and over-rated person in the world.

  48. Coach Gundy said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    He’s a man! He’s 29!

  49. Reggie Bush said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 1:11 pm

    I think The Major is the most over-hyped and over-rated person in the world.
    =========================================

    You got dat right, bro.

  50. Major Ogilvie said:

    January 17th, 2008 at 7:33 pm

    Actually, I named my son “Chris”.

  51. McLovin said:

    January 18th, 2008 at 12:44 am

    ‘The Chris’ would have been catchier.

  52. Major Cult said:

    January 18th, 2008 at 9:13 am

    HenryJames, the Cultists need another hit! We demand our daily The Major update! Give us the scoop! Please . . .

  53. Bobby Fisher said:

    January 18th, 2008 at 10:44 am

    I deserved that job over Major. I was the World Champion. Now I’ve got nothing…

  54. Houston Titan said:

    January 18th, 2008 at 6:23 pm

    Connie Clark

    Check and mate.

  55. McLovin said:

    January 19th, 2008 at 1:06 am

    What position did he play?

  56. Al Michaels said:

    January 19th, 2008 at 7:23 am

    Do you believe in miracles? Yes!!!!

  57. SeeingRed said:

    January 19th, 2008 at 10:48 pm

    Chuck Norris & Superman wear Bo Pelini pajamas to bed.

    The Major is tough though. Kinda like a rawhide chew toy for all three.

    And Ron Prince is still the Big 12’s most incredible douche. Congratulations on those back-to-back titles. You douche.

  58. Debby Porter said:

    January 20th, 2008 at 8:22 pm

    Mack made some good hires, I hope. Major, like Davis, will necessarily always be held blameless.

    Maybe he will be consulted on the game plan and bring some originality to the offense.

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