An NCAA rule adopted 1-16-10 applies all recruiting limitations currently reserved for head coaches to head coaches in-waiting.  It covers any FBS assistants publicly designated to become the next head coach.  According to Chip Brown, this rule was proposed by the Sun Belt Big East Conference and has definitely caught Texas off guard.  The only other major program currently affected is Maryland, since FSU's, Kentucky's, and Purdue's new coaches have already taken the top position.

This is obviously a serious hit for Muschamp on the recruiting trail, not the least of which limits him to the same single in-home visit as Mack.  Really, any school would be hurt by removing a coach from such a critical task.  What's left to determine is UT's next action on the matter.  Will they be allowed to un-designate Muschamp as successor?  Is there some loophole UT's lawyer's can dig up?  I just heard about this from Ketchum and Brown on 104.9 this afternoon, so please provide any additional details if available.  The link below is an OB message board post listing the rule (possibly a draft), but that's all I could find for now.

http://texas.rivals.com/showmsg.asp?fid=61&tid=139183996&mid=139183996&sid=902&style=2

Hello there, Longhorns.  I'm completely surprised that tonight's home game has not been mentioned today on BON.  I know everyone is disappointed with our recent play and current losing streak, but this is when the Horns need us out at the Drum the most.  We really have been spoiled by Barnes' teams the past few years, but losing three games in a row is not the end of the world in college bball.  This team has the ability to turn it around, but an empty Erwin Center is certainly no help to their already shaky confidence.  Please do what you can to make it out tonight!  Unfortunately, I'm afraid there will be numerous open seats, so I've tried all day to recruit friends to attend.  I was about to go it alone, but a coworker finally agreed to come along.  Buy your $8 mezzanine tickets and then at least fill up the O-zone when called down.  I hope to see a rabid group of BONers out there watching us dispatch this okie basketball school (or are they a wrestling school? Whatever.).  Hook 'Em!!!!!!!

I'm attending my first AHL game tonight as the Houston Aeros take on the Binghamton Senators.  I recently learned that the Aeros are the primary affiliate of the Minnesota Wild, but Dallas has had a temporary affiliation agreement (as with several other teams until the Texas Stars begin play).  I was wondering which, if any, Stars-controlled players are currently on their roster?  Is there a reason why the Aeros never became a primary affiliate of the Stars organization?  I'm aware of some related history as Tippet was head coach and David Oliver played during their 1999 Turner Cup Championship season.  Also, if anyone is looking for a reason to make it out to the Toyota Center tonight, it's mullet night.

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I wanted to start a thread regarding the best places to watch the Horns beat hell outta ou this Saturday for those of us who unfortunately won't be making the trip up I-35.  Standards such as Scholz's and the Tavern are well known, but what other favorites does everyone have here in Austin (especially up north)?  Obviously, good TV displays and alcohol are required.  To name a couple, I don't expect the Hideout to be too busy...they have a large projection screen with flat screens on the walls.  Fowler's has great wings and tons of flat screens, but isn't very comfortable and will have plenty of families and kids in for lunch.  Please continue by sharing your thoughts and recommendations on other hotspots.  Hook Em!!!!

This is probably just wishful thinking.  Is there any chance the front office says, "Thank you, Devean, we really dodged a bullet there.  We can now keep Harris, Diop's interior help, our draft picks, and avoid another half season of roster tinkering! " Instead, I imagine they're scrambling to find a way to make the trade work.  Team chemistry is on the line and Kidd is not the best at helping chemistry.  Are the Mavs definitely past the point of no return?