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While Mike Leach been kicked to the curb for being...eccentric, Texas Tech seems determined to keep at least one memento from his tenure: his offense. That's why early speculation centered on current Baylor coach and former Leach assistant Art Briles as the frontrunner for the job in Lubbock.
But in the past few days, another big name has emerged as a a potential answer for the Red Raiders -- former Auburn coach Tommy Tuberville. Indeed, local Lubbock TV news reports that Tuberville has touched down for his interview today. So what will Tuberville have to do to land the gig? Um, convince them that he'll abandon his entire coaching philosophy and embrace Leach's throw-it-every-down mentality. Oh, and explain how everything fell apart at Auburn. And most importantly, promise to never lock the son of an ESPN announcer in a dark closet. They frown on that in Lubbock.
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Tuberville
The melt-down at Auburn may have to do with 10 years in one place with great success up to the tenth year. Sound familiar. Spike is supposed to have said that your popularity decreases 10% per year so do the math. Having built my business over the past 13 years, I can tell you that I have been ready for a change and a new challenge for a couple of years. Any 24/7 business gets old after while. Tub said on an AL radio interview Wednesday that he would keep the offense and tweak the defense. Works for me. A year to rest recharges the batteries and juices.
by PacRaider on Jan 7, 2010 3:21 AM EST reply actions
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