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Originally Posted by HolyHandgernade
I don't doubt that at all. But, popular opinion aside, most people know that leaders sometimes have to make "unpopular decisions" for a greater good that can't be seen by those without the benefit of "all the information".
"Fans" always believe they have all the answers, and often, are too easily steered into a "herd mentality". I'm not defending DD by any means, I'm just saying, I'll take his word for a better understanding of the direction of the University, than "the herd". If DD does get replaced, I'll take that person's word over "the herd". "The herd" may very well push a move for change, and the next person may see themselves as an agent of that change. But, until that person actually gets into that driver's seat, actually hears all the true benefits and concerns, I'll go with the people who are actually in those positions now, whether I agree with their direction or not.
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Heh, take it at face value. Just fans I know. No "insiders" or whatever but alums and not t-shirt fans.
They also like the Big XII and have come around to some extent in terms of DD's role in Neb/MU's departure. Rightly or wrongly they think CU and aTm were good as gone whenever they had a chance.
It's all stupid. The Big XII worked and they eff'd it up. All of them. TX did have a chance to save it and chose not to