Texas A.D. fired....

[BigBluuDog]

Tom Jurich has the entire city of Louisville under his thumb. He's basically the mayor. Not sure he'd want to give that up.

Tommy Turtleneck "The Media Nazi" leave Louisville ..say it ain't so..Thta slimeball would be able to fit under the doorway at Texas..without additional lubrication..

 

[BigBluuDog]

Leaving for Texas right before the uavel football dynasty... begins to crumble ..I cannot wait if they go 0-3 with #9 Clemson coming to town..Honest Bobby says they need to learn how to tackle..He can show them the volleyball player tackle on the Motorcycle technique,,
But This is "America's Greatest College Sports Town" oops that was before we tore down the soybean silos..I guess it may be time for Tommy T to exit stage left..Is nothing sacred at Little Brother?

 

[2bunnies]

high risk high reward job...already heard strickland and jurich mentioned from callers on xm college radio.

I was wondering what was going to happen with their slip in some of the major money sports

 

[2bunnies]

Old thread on this already. I pushed it up

 

[Mulder14]

All ju rich did was tell one of his media puppets to put his name out there so then he could say he turned down Texas to stay at louisville

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

With A@M moving ahead of UT the many big boosters are not happy bout that.

It's actually fun to listen to them lol.

Lots of rumors in the DFW Area about how the UT boosters despised Patterson. Apparently, a lot of boosters wanted him out after last football season. Maybe they could hire Jurich so he could bring Petrino with him. lol

 

[anon_q409idbs5m40a]

Charlie Strong's poor public speaking skills always made me question the hire. I'm sure he's an ok football mind but that job is as much about shaking hands and kissing babies as it is about coaching.

The UT job is much more than just coaching. One has to be well-polished in PR skills as the media in Texas can be brutal on football coaches, especially in Austin. One of the reasons John Mackovic was hired prior to Mack Brown was his "CEO approach" as quoted by the Austin American-Statesman at the time.

 

[trueblujr2]

Jurich isn't likely to be going anywhere, but if by some twist of fate he does, it will be really interesting to see how the media around here reacts with that monkey lifted off their backs. I wonder if all those folks who've been afraid to stand up to him or call him out will start telling their horror stories and revealing him for what he is. That may be part of what keeps him here.

 

[Nuke99m]

Thought I heard somewhere tonight that Mack Brown might be in the running for the job.

 

[hmt5000]

Jurich isn't likely to be going anywhere, but if by some twist of fate he does, it will be really interesting to see how the media around here reacts with that monkey lifted off their backs. I wonder if all those folks who've been afraid to stand up to him or call him out will start telling their horror stories and revealing him for what he is. That may be part of what keeps him here.

like bobby's first time there. not a peep about any character flaws or personality deficiencies while there but as soon as he left there were stories on every medium about how big a jerk/scum/liar he was.

 

[dcspurlock]

Saw on ESPN last night that the front runners were Mack Brown, Oliver Luck and Jurich. The guy they had on the show said the folks he's talked to at Texas said they didn't plan on making s hire until next August. I think that cuts Brown out. Don't think theyd wait that long to hire him. Think it'll be between Luck and Jurich. And I wouldn't put it past Jurich to try and take Petrino with him. And sounded like he was the front runner at this point.

 

[ram1955]

texas may be the 4th or 5th best team in Texas With their insatiable desire/need to win combined with an unlimited budget......Jurich obvious choice.

 

[Nuke99m]

Saw on ESPN last night that the front runners were Mack Brown, Oliver Luck and Jurich. The guy they had on the show said the folks he's talked to at Texas said they didn't plan on making s hire until next August. I think that cuts Brown out. Don't think theyd wait that long to hire him. Think it'll be between Luck and Jurich. And I wouldn't put it past Jurich to try and take Petrino with him. And sounded like he was the front runner at this point.

And then Strong back to UL.

 

[dcspurlock]

Didn't know this till I watched it last night but A&M, Baylor, Tech, Rice and Houston all have more wins this decade than Texas. That just seems crazy to me.

 

[ukcatsfan2]

you must really have to screw up to get fired as an Athletic Director.

Wonder what the reason is

 

[shutzhund]

All ju rich did was tell one of his media puppets to put his name out there so then he could say he turned down Texas to stay at louisville

He stole a page out of Pitino's worn out con on how to look like pro teams still want you.

However, he'll never find another job, particularly in Austin, where he can bully and control the press like he has in Louisville. Texas would eat him alive and he's smart enough to recognize that.

 

[mrschwump]

They've hired an interim AD, wouldn't be surprised if they eventually kept him full time.

As for Jurich, probably using his shills at ESPN for his "look at me" moment.

 

[CATS1945]

I just got in a back and forth on twitter with Tim Sullivan who writes for the CJ. I said that "Jurich controls the media in Louisville and he wouldn't be able to in Austin". He said "Not true". Maybe Tim hasn't had the wrath of Jurich.

 

[Petjurino]

Saw on ESPN last night that the front runners were Mack Brown, Oliver Luck and Jurich. The guy they had on the show said the folks he's talked to at Texas said they didn't plan on making s hire until next August. I think that cuts Brown out. Don't think theyd wait that long to hire him. Think it'll be between Luck and Jurich. And I wouldn't put it past Jurich to try and take Petrino with him. And sounded like he was the front runner at this point.

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

 

[mrschwump]

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

Yaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnn.

 

[trav55]

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

I don't even know why Im responding to this but here goes.

I haven't read all the comments in this thread and I don't plan on it. What I have read and I have heard is that Jurich is a candidate and should be a candidate. Not once have I heard or read where someone said he IS leaving. So who the hell are you arguing with? Who are ALL of you arguing with?

The simple fact that you guys are over here and on your own boards defending why he's staying at UofL while saying UK fans are hoping and dreaming he leaves is maniacal and laughable.

Look, he's done a great job at UofL. No one is denying that. He's an a** and does control things with the media (fact not fiction) but the program is a lot better than when he got there.

So, stop with all the defensiveness. Just because you all really are actually worried doesn't mean you have to show the little brother complex over here once again. Nobody actually cares what he does. We talk about it, but care? I couldn't care less if he stays or goes. What difference does it make.

Please, stop defending a point that nobody has even made (that he IS going to Texas). If you're scared, go to church. If you want to have a conversation, fine. But nobody is dreaming he leaves. Nobody cares what he does. People talk about it, which is NOT a sign that they care, for entertainment purposes only. Now shew fly.

 

[STUCKNBIG10]

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

More blatant lies. Absolutely zero evidence that "Tom" (presumably a close personal friend of yours) turned down those schools. You do not have the best facilities in the country, another lie. Texas is a far superior school and program to UL, though everyone has personal preferences. If "Tom" decides to stay (if indeed they even offer him), then that doesn't mean that UL is a better job.

 

[dcspurlock]

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

Never one time did I say I hope he left. As a matter of fact I hope he stays too. Kickin yall around in both basketball and football is going to be fun to watch the next few years. While the commuter schools main concern is whose peni....errr facilities is bigger were worried about takin care of business in said facilities. And we'll come into a half filled Pizza Pit with the majority of the folks there in blue and wax the dirty bird all over that nice little place. Have all the nice stuff u want if that's what your looking for in an AD. We like to win though. So here's to hoping he stays put too.

 

[hmt5000]

I am sure Tom is the front runner but that doesn't mean anything. Texas would be insane not to have Tom at the top of their list. That is actually no surprise at all. However, Tom absolutely love it here and has turned down Texas, Tennessee and Indiana in the past and those are just the ones we know of. Tom has built UofL from the ground up and quite frankly we have the best facilities in the country at this point. At this point in Tom's career, he is not going somewhere so he can oversee a complete overhaul of facilities. He has pretty much said the next stadium expansion is his last task at UofL. After that, he can sit back and enjoy what he's built. He doesn't have to worry about starting from scratch.

Like I said, not on bit of a surprise that he is candidate number 1. But that's from Texas' end. In the end, I can promise you he stays here. The grass isn't greener on the other side and why leave happy? He ain't leavin' boys so go ahead and get used to that. IF you want to keep dreaming that he's headed off to Texas, be my guess but you're going to be wrong in the end.

i know you're a troll but just because i've heard real ul fans say it... ul does not even have top 5 facilities in the acc. you had really good facilities when they were built but everyone is going bigger and better now and ul has not upped their game since then. the last 10 years have seen some taj mahal type training facilities built. UK's new stuff is miles ahead of what ul has and im sure texas is as good as money can buy. texas has more millionaire alumni than ul has alumni.