Announcement: A heartfelt sendoff and a look ahead to the future

[atex720]

Originally posted by Ketchum:

Originally posted by TCUHorns:
Dammit! Well good luck to you, Chip. We will all miss your stories, you've been a great piece of OB. You've helped take OB to new heights. Drop in from time to time.

Ketch good luck with the search!
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I have to admit that the search thus far has been kind of exciting. One national writer that everyone knows from another beat called the job was one of the best in the country. I've been surprised at the interest level thus far. Part of that is due to the work Chip has contributed in these last 6 years.

Gruden?!?

 

[PepperedAngus]

Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

 

[SAXETU]

I honestly didn't know Scout still existed. Good luck Chip.

 

[WapitiHorn]

Wow. Hate to see you go, Chip, but very proud and happy for you, brother. Congrats - and don't be a stranger!

 

[Pap-a-lap]

Originally posted by ChipBrown:

I leave OB with nothing but love and laughter in my heart.

This, along with the work ethic and courage you've displayed here, will take you anywhere you want to go. Hook'em!

 

[Ferda]

Play on, playa.

Thanks for your good work.
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[Edward.Longshanks]

wait OB is walmart dam it.

 

[Ketchum]

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by Ketchum:

Originally posted by TCUHorns:
Dammit! Well good luck to you, Chip. We will all miss your stories, you've been a great piece of OB. You've helped take OB to new heights. Drop in from time to time.

Ketch good luck with the search!
Posted from wireless.rivals.com

I have to admit that the search thus far has been kind of exciting. One national writer that everyone knows from another beat called the job was one of the best in the country. I've been surprised at the interest level thus far. Part of that is due to the work Chip has contributed in these last 6 years.

Gruden?!?

I am looking towards the NFL.

 

[Whiterock H0rn]

Hate to see you moving on, Chip, but wish you the best.

 

[Texasgolong]

Congratulations Chip. You deserve it. We'll miss you.

 

[TXCardinal]

Should we start sizing an OB letter jacket for Bohls?

 

[kayur]

Congratulations Chip! I'm sorry to see you leave and you will be missed. I enjoyed your contributions to this site. Good luck to you.

 

[atex720]

Originally posted by UTshirtfanSWT:
Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

Me too. We can split the $100k

 

[SMS777]

Originally posted by cjk194:
So sorry to see you go, Chip! I really enjoy your articles. I joined OB just to get recruiting news, but your stories are one of the things that made the site my go-to website for all longhorn analysis and news.

I know Ketch will do his best to replace you, but it's going to be tough.

My sentiments exactly. Always enjoyed your articles. Congratulations on the new job.

 

[thehornluva]

Congrats, Chip! You are an excellent reporter and deserve all the success. Bummed you won't be on OBs anymore, however.

 

[Buck81]

Being from Dallas I remember this very talented mainly college sports young, very gifted and funny Dallas Morning News sports writer. Then there was the middle age Orangebloods era with great investigative articles with such up to the minute and even before breaking news that was unrivaled on the college sports scene. Now in the twilight of a brilliant career and life, Chip seems to have a few moves left and we all wish him luck.

 

[Rex Manning]

Originally posted by Ketchum:

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by Ketchum:

Originally posted by TCUHorns:
Dammit! Well good luck to you, Chip. We will all miss your stories, you've been a great piece of OB. You've helped take OB to new heights. Drop in from time to time.

Ketch good luck with the search!

Posted from wireless.rivals.com

I have to admit that the search thus far has been kind of exciting. One national writer that everyone knows from another beat called the job was one of the best in the country. I've been surprised at the interest level thus far. Part of that is due to the work Chip has contributed in these last 6 years.

Gruden?!?

I am looking towards the NFL.

Belichick come on down. His glowing personality would do wonders for this site.

 

[ZoomAir34]

Damn, good luck to you Chip.

 

[Mr Poon]

aw man.... you will be missed, chip! best of luck to you, sir.

 

[hilltophorn]

Come on down Coach Walker.
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[Gus McCrea]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

but congrats to Chip!

GM

 

[Suchomel]

Originally posted by DustinMcComas:

Originally posted by Longhorns8484:
Big loss for OB.

Chip will be missed, but he's one of the reasons why we're in a position to go out and get an outstanding person to fill the void. It's an opportunity for Chip to explore and try to reach new, different heights in the industry, and his impact here allows us to have the attention of some very attractive options.

Yep. OB has the power, resources and commitment to make a great hire. That should not be a concern for anyone.

 

[VALonghorns]

Best wishes Chip....I have really appreciated your work

 

[Alex Dunlap]

Originally posted by hilltophorn:
Come on down Coach Walker.
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[UTwiz]

And Case McCoy still stands on the sidelines.

 

[Ketchum]

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by UTshirtfanSWT:
Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

Me too. We can split the $100k

search committees get more than 100K. just saying...

 

[DustinMcComas]

Originally posted by hilltophorn:
Come on down Coach Walker.
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What do you mean? Coach Walker never left.

 

[Lngnstrt]

Good luck Chip!
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[atex720]

Originally posted by Ketchum:

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by UTshirtfanSWT:
Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

Me too. We can split the $100k

search committees get more than 100K. just saying...

Was thinking about giving you a discount, but we can charge market price if you'd like.

 

[Mr Poon]

Originally posted by Ketchum:

I am looking towards the NFL.

I hope you're serious. That perspective could be invaluable.

 

[MustGoFaster]

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by UTshirtfanSWT:
Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

Me too. We can split the $100k

I'll claim the 3rd seat.

 

[RLong68]

Not sure it's a coincidence that Chip is moving on as the last McCoy moves on.

 

[Ketchum]

Originally posted by hilltophorn:
Come on down Coach Walker.
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Watch yo self!

 

[atex720]

Originally posted by MustGoFaster:

Originally posted by atex720:

Originally posted by UTshirtfanSWT:
Ketch...I'd like to throw my hat in the ring to be part of the search committee...even if it's a S. Patterson style committee that is never consulted.

Me too. We can split the $100k

I'll claim the 3rd seat.

Glad to have you!

My top 3 targets as of now: Peter King, Adam Schefter and Jeff Madden

 

[DallasHorn34]

Wow! This is a surprise. Good luck Chip! You will be missed. You are one of the top reasons I am a member of this site. I always appreciated and enjoyed your columns.