UPDATE: Butch Davis was asked about the UT job at his Sunday press conference. Here was his response.
“I addressed that last week,” Davis said, “and there’s no further discussion about that.”
The reason UT leaked their interest in Davis to the media is they wanted to gauge his interest through the media. At least that is why I think they did it. The job is thought to be such a plum, folks running the search probably are not concerned with conducting this in the public eye. Davis’ statement today basically reaffirms his commitment statement from last week(with whatever weight you wish to give it) and shuts down any further discussion of it. At any rate, until UT publicly announces they are looking elsewhere I am maintaining the advisory at YELLOW.
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Raising the alert to YELLOW on the news from Knoxville that Butch Davis is the Vols’ top candidate.
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How likely is it, really, that BMFD leaves after 2 years? I know that it is not beyond the realm of possibility, but does anybody (other than State fan) think he would leave right now? My personal advisory color will be stuck on Good Guy Blue until the end of his 3rd season in CH. That being said, if he wants more money at the end of the season, I say give it to him, he’s earned it. Pay Roy more, too, if that is what has to happen. God knows he is one of the best coaches in basketball. Just think about it this way, look at NXSU and the mediocre coaches and teams they’ve got and think how we would feel if that was us. Scary.
THF, Is this a news site or is it something like StateFansNation where they “multiple sources” could be a rumor at a tailgate or a poster on PackPride?
UT may want Butch but BD has a chance here to creat a legacy of his own. I’ll eat my Navy Blue hat if he leaves anytime soon.
Hoping he stays,but don’t get too worried. These after all are only rumors.
Rhetorical Question: How come in the Torbush/Bunting years and the Doherty years there was never a NASCarl watch, never a John Bunting watch or never a Matt Doherty watch?
I covered John Bunting’s final days. Of course I also openly called for him to be replaced so that was part of the deal.
The website linked above is part of the Knoxville News Sentinel which is the local paper in Knoxville.
According to the poll on the website, Mike Leach is actually the leading “candidate”
I’d put it at “Blue”….
Ha! The first two comments mention my beloved Wolfpack. Thanks guys.
I don’t see Butchie going anywhere. IF there are any health issues going on, then he’ll stay in Chapel Hill where he can get the best care East of Baptist Hospital (that one is for you Mr. Oneal) around. Honestly, UNC-CH hospital is top notch. IF there is a health issue, he would be stupid to leave.
Also, he has UNC-CH in the top 20 of the only poll that matters, the BCS. Kudos to Butchie, he has done one hell of a job.
I would not be worried if I were a UNC-CH fan (of course, I would kill myself if I were a UNC-CH fan just to rid the world of one more Hole). Butchie will be there for a long time, as long as the check book keeps coming out. Granted, his raise last year was suspicious, based on the team’s record, but after this season it will be hard to poke fun at.
The only new coach in the Triangle that people should be concerned about is in Durham. At some point he has to look around and ask himself WTF am I doing here.
Are you stalking me here too, “champs”??
Where else do I stalk you, HP?
I went and checked out TSI’s blog and I have to say it certainly is worthy of it’s name.
Lay off The Idiot. He’s good people, even if he is a State fan.
Joe Schab (or whatever) said that we should not expect Butch to leave Carolina and look for guys like Leech on College Gameday.
Wilf, what is it about my blog that would make you say that?
^No Alyssa Milano content on Friday?
I have to admit, TSI sounds pretty official. Makes me feel important. Now I know how THF felt when I first started calling him that. Good times, good times.
I’ll try to do better this week, Pat. I have a great idea I am working on.
I thought I was taking and innocent swipe at you TSI. No offense meant, just having some fun. My fondest college days were at NC State, although I attended Brevard, all my buddies were in Raleigh.
Oh yeah, it’s obvious you put a lot of hard work into your blog. Well done.
No offense taken, Wilf. I thought that maybe there was something in particular you were referring to, not just the fact that I focus on State.
I’m glad you have fond memories of State. Brevard? I think I knew a few women folk at Brevard but I’m not sure. Is that in Wilson?
Brevard is in the mountains…you are thinking of Barton.
You are correct, THF. It was indeed Barton.
They may have changed the name, but Brevard is about 30 miles on the other side of Ashville. I would travel to Greenville SC and Raleigh on alternating weekends to see Clemson or NC State BBall and FBall. Not too far to drive to party when you are 19 yrs old.
http://www.brevard.edu/
When I was younger I attended, then worked at, YMCA camp Greenville in the mountains above Brevard. As an employee, I spent a LOT of time in Brevard hitting on locals and drinking. It was a great time in a beautiful town.
Natalie Merchant’s mother owns a bookstore there.