I don't know what's all at play behind the scenes. But it seems Fenves (President) is trying to hedge his bets. If UT trunces TCU and they can't get a deal done with Herman this week, he slow plays this, and MAYBE, BIG MAYBE, brings Strong back. I bet they are trying to get the Herman deal done this week. I don't think they have confidence in bringing a name that isn't Herman or Jimbo Fisher as HC.
that's what i'm thinking...the herman (or whomever big name replacement) deal aint done yet, so he trying to cover his ass in case they cant get it done....