Relevance in the playoff era

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I don't want to debate the playoffs. It is the reality we have right now.

Since we entered this era, the list of relevant teams is about 6 teams long and we are not on that list. 

Those teams that are relevant have a tremendous recruiting edge. That edge leads to more success, and more playoff exposure. Not unlike the era of limited TV exposure. Texas was always on TV and had a serious recruiting edge. Guys really wanted that kind of exposure and they still do.

If the playoffs expand it won't significantly change this dynamic. And IMO backing into a #7 slot just isn't going to move the perception needle.

Moving that needle is why we need to make a big splash hire at coach.  Some have said that we shouldn't spend the money in this environment (although they are not usually Texas fans.) I think we need to be bold. The downside would be, if we don't get it done and we have spent a bunch of money for nothing. Even under that scenario, the donors keep pumping money in. The upside is we join the relevant list.

If we (pun intended) pull in our horns, the donations will start to dry up almost immediately. We continue the slide in recruiting and best case, we are stuck here until we do get the splash hire. Worst case, we become a warm weather Nebraska.

The playoffs have created a significant "barrier to entry" to the top spots, we need to climb that barrier.

Rant over.

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Pay to play?

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We didn't even have to pay $9.95 for this?

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Do they rant on the pay sites? Maybe I have a future there if so.