Texas might have had Jimbo Fisher in 2013, but Steve Patterson backed off after headhunter's scouting report claimed Florida State coach had "prickly personality." Now that's rich. Steve Patterson, Darth Vader of ADs, worried about his coach's manners? Mack Brown was as politically adept as any coach, but soon after he stopped winning, he was out. Darrell Royal oozed charisma, and it didn't buy him more time. If your football coach wins, and he doesn't bite your hand when extended, consider yourself lucky. ...
In wake of his Cowboys' win over Washington, Jerry Jones, calling himself "a dreamer," says he still believes they can make playoffs.