Could Art Briles be the next Tech coach?

Immediately upon hearing the news that Mike Leach was fired, I thought about who would be next in line to coach the West Texas football squad. Ruffin McNeill instantly came to mind because he is the interim head coach for the Alamo Bowl game and he could become the front-runner if the Red Raiders win against Michigan State.
After Ruffin's name came to mind, an eerily thought came to mind...what if Texas Tech wanted Baylor's Art Briles? Now you might ask, "Why would Tech want a coach who has a 8-16 record in two seasons at Baylor?". Well, Briles has been a coach at Tech before (2000-02 RB coach) under Leach and runs a spread offense as well with more of an emphasis on the running game. Briles is also a good recruiter and has a long history in the state of Texas as a player at the University of Houston, head coach at Stephenville, and head coach at U of H.
Briles would ease a lot of tension in Lubbock as a proven coach who could make a smooth transition for the players and recruits. As a Baylor fan I would be dissappointed if Briles left Waco to go to Tech but I have known all along if he had success at Baylor he would not stay too long.
What do you think? Should Briles be the next coach or do you have a better name?

Texas Tech saves money, fires Leach

When I first heard about this story, I wasn't surprised by Leach's antics and was completely on the James' family side. After a little research (listening to talk radio) from people who live in the Lubbock area, I have come to reside right in the middle on this controversy. Why you ask? Is it because I condone Leach's antics? Oh no, not by a long shot.
One reason: Leach was to get $800,000 by Thursday if he was the coach for the bowl game. We know that the "powers at be" did not have good negotiations with the West Texas pirate over his contract extension last February. Looking at this situation from afar, there has to be more to this than any of us know or will ever know.
We do know that Adam James, kid locked in shed, has a powerful daddy in Craig James, ESPN analyst, and he had the ear of the board of regents. We also know that young James did not get much playtime but has an all-important last name. According to Lubbock natives, this kid is a prima donna who lacked work ethic (this sentiment was also echoed by a Tech assistant coach) and who's dad was calling Tech coaches every week complaining about his son's playing time.
Should Leach have been punished for putting this kid in the shed? Of course he should have, but fired?....come on.
Something is fishy here and it is not the smell of Lubbock.