Dykes may not be the long term solution for TCU because a lot of the people associated with OU football who count in their decision-making are not dummies, and actually watched the game (and last week's OU v. K-State game). Having watched OU football, and TCU football last year and this year, I wouldn't be stunned if they tried to money-whip Dykes to Norman.
A'nM ought to be thinking about Dykes too, but I doubt he is a big enough name (not yet, anyway) to attract their attention.
To change the subject ever so slightly, I can't imagine A'nM not having the resources to buy out Jimbo's contract. Vast waste of resources? That happened when A'nM signed that contract. Getting rid of a disappointment can't be stopped by a sunk cost-- although the litigation over either side claiming a "for cause" firing or a breached contract would be fun to watch.
How much does OU owe Venables? They would have to take care of that before attempting to money-whip Sonny. And, Sonny is no dummy: I'm not entirely certain what the TCU Contract stips are, but they won't be broken cheaply, so OU would be looking at that expense, too, in addition to the gargantuan sum his agent would lay out before them. The other thing is, Sonny has a little of that "I'm in a pretty good spot right here" thing going on right now. Why would he leave a place he is (currently) adored, for someplace which just tied their brand new coach to a post and burned him alive? And who is heading to the SEC with a bare cupboard? OU has a
tough sell if that is what they are thinking...
A&M might be getting off easy with Jimbo, comparatively.
As to the Aggie derlemon, oh, how fun it is to watch them writhe in consternation! Somewhere (most likely on a golf course), Kevin Sumlin is roaring with laughter...
