TT

[Scott E.]

"Hi!  I'm Tommy.  WPS!"

[Porkahontas]

I'm hearing some big numbers on a LONG contract (in terms of years).

What are you fellers hearing?

[hog_fan]

i cannot believe you people think he is worth 6 million dollars to buyout plus another 2.5-3 to pay him. Close to 9 million dollars

[HoopHog]

Do u not have espn? They said TT signed a extension with AU

Actually it was reported that Tommy and Auburn are "CLOSE" to an extension agreement...nothing signed.  IN fact, TT is not even in Bama right now, folks.  TT is duck hunting in his HOME STATE.  He stood up Auburn and their previously scheduled press conference for today.  So, take that as you see it.

[jimmur74]

I don't know what you guys are talking about.   This is "mere fantasy".

Signed,

Jeff Long  

Sounds like Nutts "Dream Job" speech huh ")

[Red Tusk]

Long must really want it to be a surprise because he stated that word of SEC west coaches being in the mix was a fantasy.  Who knows. Pray hard hogvillians. 

[oldtimerhog]

Am I the only one here NOT sold on TT yet?

No, TT would not be a good hire.

[Nashville Fan]

Long says TT is fantasy. Who wants to play Tattoo. Da Plane. Da Plane. TT is my man. I made up my mind after the AL v AU game. We need to get him some top notch Assistants. Tommy is hands off unlike Nutt(The coach who was FIRED)(the coach who was fired). Maybe since AU won't take care of his coaches at AU some will come here.

This is happening 10 years too late. IMO.

[Razorback Pastor]

They gave Nutt(The coach who was FIRED) 3.5 and didn't even get to say your fired, they must have more money up there than I thought

Jerry Jones, The Waltons, The Tysons, The Dillards, The Hunts......

That's a ton of money.....there's more that would blow your mind but I'm not going to name them.

[Razorhio]

Is it time to start wondering who from his staff he'd bring with him?

[Mister_BS]

Just curious...who was the ONE coach (outside of the state of Mississippi) that Nutt(The coach who was FIRED) could always beat?

9-7 at Razorback Stadium

[BradyHolzhauer]

My head is about to explode.

[BigArkyintheRock]

i cannot believe you people think he is worth 6 million dollars to buyout plus another 2.5-3 to pay him. Close to 9 million dollars

chicken feed

[Oliver]

i cannot believe you people think he is worth 6 million dollars to buyout plus another 2.5-3 to pay him. Close to 9 million dollars

You got a better idea?

[Scott E.]

"I need a red tie."

[HawgAlude]

Here is the news out of auburn land

http://blog.al.com/goldmine/

looks like all is quite on the home front. If he does come then I think Jimnmy Sexton must be the most obvious under handed devil that ever lived for this would have been worked out months before this went down. Somehow I think he will be involved with our new coach as much as he was involved with the Nutt....

[Philip Seaton]

phil seaton i know you...is this true

Nothing is ever 100 percent until someone walks up the podium and says he or she is the Hog coach....wait, let me Altman-proof that, until a week a later when they are still in their office. Everyone could be wrong, if some people are saying it is true than I am going to believe them.

[jimmur74]

No, TT would not be a good hire.

Your Right he would be a Great Hire

[reddcell]

Come on, now...that's three!!

What does Croom not count?
I'll bet HDN counts him!

[HoopHog]

Long must really want it to be a surprise because he stated that word of SEC west coaches being in the mix was a fantasy.  Who knows. Pray hard hogvillians. 

The one thing that is already clear about Long...he has TERRIBLE poker face.  Did you see that forced stare after he said this...then the glance away?  Get Jeff Long in a Texas Hold Em gaem...we will clean up with this guy.

[fred ziffel]

Uhhh...he is not duck hunting at the moment however, but he is in Arkansas

[JIMMY BOARFFETT]

If true, what SEC west team does TT coach after UA?

He's going to collect the whole set!

[Arkapigdiesel]

i cannot believe you people think he is worth 6 million dollars to buyout plus another 2.5-3 to pay him. Close to 9 million dollars

Worth every cent.

[hog_fan]

What coach is worth ANY of the millions they make?

It is the nature of the beast.

How many have a 6 million buyout?

[HotGrits]

Tommy has been bought out & will be named tomorrow.

Like it or not, You can take it to the bank!!!

Don't come in here with one post and claim these things of such great magnitude...I would love to have TT but I am thinking all of the names we have been seeing are nothing more than a smoke screen to cover-up Jeff Long's real agenda and to give each coach and Jimmy Sexton more money.

[Hog-I]

Best rumor of the night.  I may just be a Tugger after all

Oh, admit it.  You were always a Tugger.

[RickyRoma]

Make that Kobeers.  Plural.

You read my mind...

[razorbackkid]

My head is about to explode.

I have valium.

[Ex-Trumpet]

What does Croom not count?
I'll bet HDN counts him!

He's within the boundaries of Mississippi!!

[oldtimerhog]

Your Right he would be a Great Hire

No way, you will be singing a different tune after he is hired.

[hog_fan]

His record last 4 years is awesome but before that just average. Does he still have the fire in him?

[BradyHolzhauer]

Don't come in here with one post and claim these things of such great magnatude...I would love to have TT but I am think all of the names we have been seeing are nothing more than a smoke screen to cover-up Jeff Long's real agenda and to give each coach and Jimmy Sexton more money.

Grits, several mods, and LANNY said it has legs.
One post or not, it's not necessarily untrue yet...

[budcampbellfan]

I think TT would be a great fit for Arkansas.  He is successful in the SEC and knows us.  He proved at Auburn that he is not intimidated by powerful egos.  In fact he single-handedly outsmarted defeated them at Auburn.  He may need that skill at Arkansas with our GOB system.

[sowmonella]

TT is 48-18 in the SEC since 2000. :razorback:

[Arkapigdiesel]

How many have a 6 million buyout?

Don't get hung up on the buyout.  That can always be negotiated.

[ToddW]

Oh, admit it.  You were always a Tugger.

I don't know which is funnier all the rumors or just the term Tugger!  Too funny!

[Hog-I]

Don't come in here with one post and claim these things of such great magnatude...I would love to have TT but I am think all of the names we have been seeing are nothing more than a smoke screen to cover-up Jeff Long's real agenda and to give each coach and Jimmy Sexton more money.

With all due respect, there have been a lot of admins and mods posting in this thread, and it is still in MMQB.  I was skeptical as well, but now not so much.  This might actually be for real.

[BradyHolzhauer]

I guess AU is negotiating with the 6 mil buyout to get it down if he wants out???
I don't know what to think.  Mods!!!

[forttownpimp]

He just got an extension from Auburn.  You people are stupid. 

[HotGrits]

I hope to hell he is hired...we could only be so luck to have an actual compentent coach

[hogchic2001]

chicken feed

You betcha! 

[hog_fan]

TT overall win % is barely higher then nutt. Like .05%

[firejunky]

I got a text earlier this evening saying the same.

Tommy has been bought out & will be named tomorrow.

Like it or not, You can take it to the bank!!!

[Tusks]

Just curious...who was the ONE coach (outside of the state of Mississippi) that Nutt(The coach who was FIRED) could always beat?

Shula?

[Oklahawg]

Whether TT is the over-the-top hire we want, or not, the national media will presume that he is. It will be immediately impressive to the talking heads.

Ought to be a nice unifying figure.

[HoopHog]

AGREE BUD...

For those who didn't catch what Ziffel just posted...

I will restate my earlier post:

"Actually it was reported that Tommy and Auburn are "CLOSE" to an extension agreement...nothing signed.  IN fact, TT is not even in Bama right now, folks.  TT is 'duck hunting' in his HOME STATE.  He stood up Auburn and their previously scheduled press conference for today.  So, take that as you see it."

Take duck hunting for what it is worth.  The important factor...today's meeting got cancelled.

[snoblind]

Uhhh...he is not duck hunting at the moment however, but he is in Arkansas

If he is (duck Hunting), getting busted by the game warden isn't the best way to start your career at Arkansas.  Wait a minute, he might fit right in...

[Hog-I]

He just got an extension from Auburn.  You people are stupid. 

I hope you're not relying on that same article that's been recycled all day on most of the websites, including ESPN and Alabama news sites.

[Rooka]

Well it has been in the MMQB this long and all the mods seem to at least be backing the strong possibility, I think I will allow myself to get a little excited. 

[THHAWG]

I guess just because its fantasy doesn't mean that fantasies can't come true?