Franchione stops selling inside info to boosters

[HailToMichigan]

Franchione's now managed to burn bridges at two of the nation's highest-profile programs. I sure hope Martin doesn't get any ideas, seeing as how A&M has a perfectly good excuse to fire his ass if the season doesn't live up to expectations.

 

[MaxBuck]

Quoted from the ESPN.com article:

Athletic director Bill Byrne said he'll consider the newsletter when he evaluates Franchione at the end of the season. Franchione's $2 million per year contract runs through 2012.

"This will be part of his performance review," Byrne said. "The Aggies are embarrassed right now. This has been a very unfortunate incident we do not want to experience again."

Wow. That is about as thorough a public butt-kicking as you will ever see from a collegiate AD. Franchione has worn out yet another welcome.

 

[Oh8ch]

Not his fault. If the school would pony up more than a measly 2 mil he wouldn't have to sell secrets on a web site.

 

[sandgk]

In News That Is Not Shocking ...

Source - A&M and Franchione Discussing Settlement (ESPN)

Leads to a head coach search?

Dennis Franchione's days as the head coach at Texas A&M appear to be numbered.
Texas A&M is talking about buying out Franchione's contract, sources have told ESPN college football analyst Andre Ware.

Texas A&M said Monday it would wait until the end of the football season before deciding Franchione's fate. At least one national Web site reported that Franchione had already accepted a buyout before backing off the story.
"There are several false rumors circulating regarding the Texas A&M football program,'' the school said in an e-mailed statement.
Athletics department spokesman Alan Cannon said athletics director Bill Byrne would wait until the end of the season to evaluate Franchione, as he does with all coaches.
Cannon added, "I have received no indication that he has changed his stance.'' Cannon said Franchione is still A&M's coach and is preparing the team to play Missouri on Saturday.