"According to a source, three people have got together the money necessary to buy Tommy Tuberville out of his contract. I know there have been a lot people linking Jerry Jones to this, but this particular source would not name him or any others. It is also unknown as to whether or not the buyout has been lowered from $6 million.
Another name through a different source linked to all this is David Griffin, a businessman out of Helena who is said to be hunting with Tuberville this weekend. No indication as to whether or not he is one of the three involved in raising money for the buyout, but he too has deep pockets and has been heavily linked with trying to get Tuberville to Arkansas. The two are longtime friends.
Again, no source confirmed that any of these two men were confirmed to be involved in the trio getting together money for the buyout, but their names have been floating around a lot recently in connection with Tuberville through various sources. The first source, close to the program, did say three unknown men were involved in getting money together. There is also no guarantee, according to the first source that Tuberville will accept the buyout to go to Arkansas.
There have been reports that it may cost $31.5 million in salary over 10 years to get Tuberville out of Auburn, provided his demands at Auburn are not met through a new contract. Combined with the 6 million in buyout money, that puts a price tag over $37 million."
That's a lot of moohla....
Regarding Tubby: Some things to think about.
1. Kimmi says it's a "dick move". Memories are short, but not Tubbies. Remember, just a few years ago, there was a large coup attempt by BOT/Big Time Boosters to boot him. He still has those enemies. By staying with AU now after this....would be suicide Unless he has a golden parachute.
2. Tubby has about 10 years left before he is interested in retirement. Based on everything going on....he won't last 10 years with AU and would have to seek options in the next couple of years, possibly for less money. The Arkansas move would give him that last coaching position with the retirement plan.
3. Tubby wanted to come to Arkansas 10 years ago and had a done deal until the HDN players got involved. Now, all of those players are paying through the nose to make this happen.
4. Tubby is from Arkansas and has expressed several times that he would like to go home and be with all of his family again.
Now stating that....If AU meets his requirement of a major golden parachute, full control of football and he knows his life there is probably short...then he may stay. BUT, I think that he has peed in his Wheaties and that the AU powers will never forgive him....but they had it coming based on what they have done to him in the past....Payback....
Not so shocked...not so much caring either.
I'm getting word from many in the southeast that Tubbs is going back home. Western division whore.:funn:
For once ;-), I agree with you completely especially after your experience this past year.