Free at last! Thank God almighty, we’re free at last!
The Major has accepted the assistant coaching job at Texas.
The earliest it can be announced will be after 5 pm today because of job posting rules. But you will always remember where you were and what you were doing the day The Major accepted the job.
Major stomping a mudhole in OU’s ass.
January 16, 2008 at 10:22 am
Elvis and JFK both just called me up to talk about it. They’re PSYCHED!!!
January 16, 2008 at 10:23 am
sorry, that was the wrong Spawn.
January 16, 2008 at 10:23 am
echeese is pumped, too, I bet.
January 16, 2008 at 10:25 am
Maybe someone can clearly explain the definition of “live ball” to me, now.
January 16, 2008 at 11:39 am
I am pumped
January 16, 2008 at 12:02 pm
I told you fuckers this would happen.
January 16, 2008 at 12:05 pm
does anyone know if major will actually have any input into the offense and/or play calling or will he just be allowed to teach the RB’s how to run two yard out patterns?
January 16, 2008 at 12:22 pm
I can’t believe Brown would make such a stupid personnel move.
January 16, 2008 at 12:23 pm
The Statesman says he’ll get paid about the same as he did at Alabama. So he’ll either have much more input or be the highest paid running backs coach in the country.
January 16, 2008 at 12:26 pm
The Major Applewhite Cutest Quarterback Award goes to that player who, like The Major, best shows heart, talent, energy in the face of adversity and cute good looks.
January 16, 2008 at 12:34 pm
THE MAJOR!
January 16, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Seriously, I think Chad (of course) on Orangebloods summed up our collective reactions best:
“I am literally running around my office showing people my framed Major photo and screaming “He’s coming home!”"
January 16, 2008 at 12:40 pm
Does this mean ya’all will stop fellating VY on this site?
Prolly not.
Good hire.
January 16, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Stop fellating VY??? Hell, I still haven’t stopped fellating Earl Campbell.
January 16, 2008 at 1:01 pm
I trump your Earl Campbell with Roosevelt Leaks.
January 16, 2008 at 1:06 pm
if he’s half the coach you guys think he’s going to be, we’re in good hands
January 16, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Bobby Layne was unavailable? What does this mean for the SMU Class of ‘48?
January 16, 2008 at 1:16 pm
I trump Roosevelt Leaks with Chris Gilbert.
January 16, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Noble Doss.
January 16, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Bud McFaddin. Hah!
January 16, 2008 at 2:15 pm
What a GINORMOUS day.
“Football’s so important in Texas. On the West Coast, it’s a social. On the East Coast, it’s a culture. Here, it’s a religion.”
— Major Applewhite
January 16, 2008 at 2:25 pm
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
— Major Applewhite
January 16, 2008 at 2:27 pm
“Awww my fucking knee! Son of a bitch!!”
– Major Applewhite
January 16, 2008 at 2:32 pm
“I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.”
- Major Applewhite
January 16, 2008 at 3:23 pm
I’m having a hard time understanding how someone would commit to a contract to coach and the suddenly and unexpectedly jump to another committment. I simply have no respect for individuals who exhibit such behavoir.
January 16, 2008 at 3:26 pm
“From each according to me, to each according to me.”
-Major Applewhite
January 16, 2008 at 3:27 pm
steve wooster, case closed…
January 16, 2008 at 3:29 pm
“I’m having a hard time understanding how someone would commit to a contract to coach and the suddenly and unexpectedly jump to another committment. I simply have no respect for individuals who exhibit such behavoir.”
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Boy, do I agree with that.
January 16, 2008 at 3:33 pm
woooster??? I thought we were going back through time. You’re changing the damn rules on me here.
Ok, then, Jack Crain.
January 16, 2008 at 3:45 pm
http://www.texastwirler.com/major.JPG
January 16, 2008 at 3:49 pm
I’ve been retained by The Major as a career advisor and I need a bit of help. Does anyone have any clever ideas how we can shrewedly usurp the OC position and ultimately acquire the Clapper’s throne to establish the reign of The Major?
January 16, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Hugh Wolfe.
1938.
Checkmate, Eyes.
January 16, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Greg Davis perhaps will be relegated to the coaching staff Milton by Mack’s efficiency experts.
What’s happening, Peter?
January 16, 2008 at 6:10 pm
louis jordan (walter camp winner), 1911…double checkmate
January 16, 2008 at 6:18 pm
adison p. day, 1893….triple checkmate
January 16, 2008 at 6:23 pm
all joking aside, this is a pretty damn good accomplishment for being the youngest div. 1 coach in the country.
Prior to Alabama, Applewhite spent a season as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach at Rice where, as the youngest coordinator in NCAA Division I, he directed an offense that scored the most points (350) and gained the third-most yards (4,486) in Owls’ history. Under his guidance, Rice produced a 1,000-yard rusher, a 1,000-yard receiver and a 1,000-yard passer for the first time in school history en route to the program’s first appearance in a bowl game since 1961. The 2006 Rice offense produced a 109-point improvement in scoring over the previous season.
January 16, 2008 at 6:52 pm
I ain’t seen Major on youtube dissing dudes the way my main man Mustchomp’s got it goin on….Mack’s gettin soft and wetlike already all over again!
And I am bullshittin…
Dayum, Mr. Mack-man!!!! Maybe you will be learned on how to walk on water before this gig is all over…nice one for the Program, the Alumni and fans, the Media, the internet buzz, general recruiting interest, and, of course, Major (a guy you may owe something to that has not yet been repaid)….
January 16, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Major can kick Chuck Norris’ ass.
January 16, 2008 at 8:02 pm
Are y’all forgettin about me? Where’s the love?
January 16, 2008 at 8:09 pm
This is why Jamaal Charles is leaving, he didn’t want The Major coming after his girlfriend.
January 16, 2008 at 9:35 pm
more like he didn’t want a scrawny white dude tellin him how to handle the ball.
January 17, 2008 at 6:29 am
It should have been me, damnit!
January 17, 2008 at 6:44 am
I have never seen such hoopla for a guy that has not accomplished nearly as much as the guy we have coaching D. Major might be a good coach and this may ultimately be a good hire but the real coup was on the defensive side of the ball.
Regardless, let’s applaud the man I have been very critical of recently for going out and makeing the necessary changes to his staff. This was sorely needed.
January 17, 2008 at 7:33 am
If Texas ever needs to a runway modeling coach, I’m your man.
January 17, 2008 at 7:36 am
Shit man, might be a good time to bring back the bonfire!
January 17, 2008 at 8:04 am
Welcome back, Mr. Major. I have a lovely room and a nice meal waiting for you, my friend.
January 17, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I think The Major is the most over-hyped and over-rated person in the world.
January 17, 2008 at 12:51 pm
He’s a man! He’s 29!
January 17, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I think The Major is the most over-hyped and over-rated person in the world.
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You got dat right, bro.
January 17, 2008 at 7:33 pm
Actually, I named my son “Chris”.
January 18, 2008 at 12:44 am
‘The Chris’ would have been catchier.
January 18, 2008 at 9:13 am
HenryJames, the Cultists need another hit! We demand our daily The Major update! Give us the scoop! Please . . .
January 18, 2008 at 10:44 am
I deserved that job over Major. I was the World Champion. Now I’ve got nothing…
January 18, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Connie Clark
Check and mate.
January 19, 2008 at 1:06 am
What position did he play?
January 19, 2008 at 7:23 am
Do you believe in miracles? Yes!!!!
January 19, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Chuck Norris & Superman wear Bo Pelini pajamas to bed.
The Major is tough though. Kinda like a rawhide chew toy for all three.
And Ron Prince is still the Big 12’s most incredible douche. Congratulations on those back-to-back titles. You douche.
January 20, 2008 at 8:22 pm
Mack made some good hires, I hope. Major, like Davis, will necessarily always be held blameless.
Maybe he will be consulted on the game plan and bring some originality to the offense.