I hate the timing of this leak. I hope it doesn’t tick off Fritz.
A key component in the process has been timing. A source said UH wanted to be respectful of Fritz’s wishes not to distract from Tulane’s game against SMU in the American Athletic Conference championship game.
Then Duarte releases this right before the AAC championship game begins.
Pretty sure his sources told him not to release this until after the game.
They really need to fix the timing of the portal, ability to hire other coaches, etc.
It’s just not fair to fans of schools like Tulane that are having a magical season, only to see it interrupted because of rumors.
With no Preston Stone for SMU still like Tulane regardless but awful timing.
Fair % of the Tulane roster could be coming w Fritz 2 UH.
Tacky
You just can’t trust a reporter to hold off putting out a scoop.
Nobody on here has any idea on when Duarte had his info or when he should release it. The Game is about to start , I’m sure the Tulane players already know he’s on way out.
This isn’t some news flash.
Duarte not really reporting anything new. No deal yet. Let’s just hope this doesn’t tick Coach off.
If Duarte is reporting they are closing in on a deal, then it’s a done deal.
Simply waiting end of game to make it official.
I hope we didn’t just Pruett this.
lol… then why didn’t his sources wait till after the game?!
I think the Coog brass did a great job keeping thgs quiet n respecting the Tulane program. I’ve pretty much known for 5-6 days who the new Coach is going to be. You think Duarte doesn’t have better sources than me… pssh.
I’m betting Duarte’s sources told him to leak exactly when he did. Duarte has been doing this a long time. He isn’t going to do something to tick off sources.
https://twitter.com/KPRC2RandyMc/status/1731056020812599401?t=_uMayh1WUy6SAW-VNJtRKw&s=19
Appears Kingsbury is the back up plan
I thought the same thing. You’ve got less than 24 hours and you have to be the first guy. I know its his job but what were the guys in the AD’s office thinking?
Exactly. His sources at most told him you can go w it right before Kickoff. Or better yet Duarte been sitting on it fir few days n did thr right thg n waited till right before Kickoff.
Tulane board is going through emotions now. They’re getting bitter.
Feels weird being on the other side of coaching carousel.
Does this mean Coach Fritz hasn’t decided yet? Let’s hope that back-up plan doesn’t pan out.