December 2, 200916 yr First let me say this may be a rumor. A buddy of mine who is a ND graduate passed this a long. He says he is not sure if it is true. I can report to you today that Bob Stoops has not only agreed in principal to a deal but has actually signed the contract earlier today. I suspect a press conference will be called for Friday but it depends on how Stoops wants to approach OU. This is not from a 'source'- I am the source. My brother works at the agency that has worked behind the scene since shortly after the Pitt game. No academic restrictions were lifted- insulting for anyone to raise that issue. The terms of the contract are straightforward and will not be discussed openly and will not be released publicly. I can tell you the issue centered about guaranteed money which is something we were concerned with but we have access to this required money and at this stage we will not be left short of our goals because of money- that was a fault of Mr. Kevin White. Stoops desire to come to Notre Dame is an effort to build back ND like he did at OU. The talent is there and Stoops sees his legacy in more of restoring luster than maintaining programs. Stoops has been the ONLY target ND has reached out to. Brian Kelly, etc have never gotten a call from the agency or ND. From what I was told- Meyer had his chance back in 2005 and that ship has sailed. Stoops reportedly said "Bring on USC" when he signed the deal. ps- I dont need more friends or 'phantom supporters' from a message board. I report this to you today because I have the information and ND could use a shot of good old fashion'good news'. I signed up today to provide Sent from my iPhone My "source"/father, who is an alum, told me earlier today that ND had Kelly locked up and Stoops was almost locked up. It appears Stoops is now locked up. I hope all this is true and we can start looking forward to next season.
December 2, 200916 yr Just a guess, but I'm inclined to think they would say thanks for everything, best of luck at ND and lets both move on. Could be wrong there, but just the feeling I get from knowing the AD and his staff. No sour grapes at all, but they would want to get to work on moving forward IMO... I heard if Kelly doesn't get the ND job that he is signing an extension with the Cats? Any truth to that GT?
December 2, 200916 yr Just a guess, but I'm inclined to think they would say thanks for everything, best of luck at ND and lets both move on. Could be wrong there, but just the feeling I get from knowing the AD and his staff. No sour grapes at all, but they would want to get to work on moving forward IMO... Okay, I can get that. I could accept that and that would be the best thing to do in that situation IMO.
December 2, 200916 yr I heard if Kelly doesn't get the ND job that he is signing an extension with the Cats? Any truth to that GT? The word that UC is working on an extension started at the site I work for, and is very true...
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