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Congrats to Muschamp. Texas is a big time program.

Texas' fans everywhere are ecstatic about this move. I was almost sure he was leaving after this year.

Good move by Texas. It's clear that he was coveted and this is the way to keep him in the fold.

I life in Austin just keeps getting better

I'm digging this move by Texas!!

I wonder what the BCA has to say about all of the major programs lining up replacements without giving minorities the opportunity to interview.

They took a page out of the Florida State book with Jimbo Fisher. I assume Mack Brown will be retiring within a few years? Does anyone know this?

Oi, yet another person off the Tenn list. This is not looking good.

Mack Brown still has 8 years left on his contract. Though its highly rumored when Texas' Athletic Director Dodds steps down, Mack will become AD. OC Greg Davis will retire when that happens, leaving the offensive coordinator position to running backs coach Major Applewhite. Keep in mind that these are 'rumors'.

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Originally posted 11:01 AM ET  11.19 by D. SLIQ

Mack Brown still has 8 years left on his contract. Though its highly rumored when Texas' Athletic Director Dodds steps down, Mack will become AD. OC Greg Davis will retire when that happens, leaving the offensive coordinator position to running backs coach Major Applewhite. Keep in mind that these are 'rumors'.

Thanks for the info. Pretty interesting.

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Originally posted 11:01 AM ET  11.19 by D. SLIQ

Mack Brown still has 8 years left on his contract. Though its highly rumored when Texas' Athletic Director Dodds steps down, Mack will become AD. OC Greg Davis will retire when that happens, leaving the offensive coordinator position to running backs coach Major Applewhite. Keep in mind that these are 'rumors'.

Sounds like a solid plan. I am sure it is predicated on winning. Two subpar seasons can wreck things like this.

FSU's succession plan isn't looking as pretty as it was last year, despite Fisher being a good coach.

I'm crying reading this, no not tears of joy or remorse, were talking laughing my tail off tears. Go (whoever is playing texas) everyweek.

Smart move locking Muschamp up as DC for the next few years. Continuity is important on defense. The guy can coach and he's a great recruiter (this from an OU fan). But I don't think naming him HC designate was a smart move. Has Greg Davis said "I am retiring when Mack does" or is that wishful Longhorn thinking? Everyone says "Major isn't ready yet" but there won't be any hard feelings on his end over this? This kind of thing divides a coaching staff. Look at Florida State. You need clear direction on a day to day basis, and when coaches are trying to please both the boss and the future boss, that can be tough. I can see there being a little resentment from some of the older guys as well. Texas is where it is this year because of Greg Davis' offense, not Muschamp's defense. Worst of all... how is Texas not going to do interviews for its job? Head coach of the Longhorns is probably the most attractive job in college football... and they don't want to see who is interested?

Dodds and Mack are smart guys. My guess is they know that Muschamp won't hang around til Mack retires. But they want to keep him around a few years and this was the best way to do it.

Ah, Thanks for the info... I read this and thought I had missed the Mack Brown retiring announcement.

We'll see if this "coach in waiting" stuff works at programs like FSU and Texas. I bet it would considering that the players already know the next head coach, and the next guy is already a [insert school name here] guy.

Crack Brown and MusCHUMP are a perfect match for each other. I'm sure both of these football genius's will bring home a lot of championship trophies. UT is the absolute best.
Austin is the absolute best . God bless Texass.

As an Oklahoma fan,THIS SUCKS.This guy is a great defensive coach and I bet will be one heck of a head coach.Oh Well,we will just have to be content with stealing the best players from the state of Texas.

Ok, my last comment was a little cynical. I'm not that impressed with Muschump so far. Just because he runs around the sides lines like his hair's on fire doesn't mean he is a defensive genius. I remember during the Kansas game, the temperature was in the upper 40's, but Muschump's shirt was soaked in sweat. His defense did shut down the Jayhawks, but so what? Let's give him a few years before we make this guy out to be the next Saban.

I agree it is a smart move by Texas. I just wonder how much Tennessee's hunt for a new coach influenced this.

Exactly JOENAUSTIN, they didn't wanna loose this guy... I'm a huge Mizzou fan and the way that Texas defense shut down our offense in the first half of that game was classic... Great move by the Longhorns...