I've got to let it out! Fault me for the wrong venue, but I see the connections, and this site has certainly been a joy to me. I've read every post, so I know I'm in good company, whether I agree with each one, or not.
Oledawg and blackcoat, with absolute respect, why are you surprised by the description of Phat Phil's mentality ("Phat Phil did what was comfortable for him not what was best for the program.") That's the same as EVERY politician now running our states and country. He knows he can retire comfortably, receive invitations from ESPN for "analysis", and even influence many decisions involving the DAWGS and UT. No accountability required! Just money in the bank!
I have a long-time, true friend from Mississipi. He's still without adequate housing. He gave the best he had for his country in Vietnam as a draftee, and, by all accounts, he gave a lot. My son was in Miss., and gave him his cell-phone. He and his family are sleeping in a tent, still! It was 42 last night. That's OK for campers, I guess. The problem is that he was promised help from FEMA months ago! His "trailer" is still in Arkansas, he thinks, and will remain there at least until after Christmas, because of the politician's Christmas Break.
This is not the mentality the dawgs stand for, this year, or fifty years ago. It always begins with doing what's best for the TEAM. DJ was the front-liner in this respect this year, but it took scores more. I'm hanging my hat,
my hopes, and my efforts to see that it continues. When I say GO DAWGS! it represents a lot.