Just when we thought Tulsa’s Sterlin Gilbert would not come to Texas, my sources have told me that officials from the Longhorns reinitiated talks on Friday, and the program is moving closer to naming him its new offensive coordinator.
Sources have confirmed Texas President Greg Fenves is flying out to Tulsa on Friday night in an attempt to persuade Gilbert to join the staff.
From what I have been told, the only thing preventing Gilbert from joining Texas’ staff is Tulsa offensive line coach Matt Mattox, who has hesitated at the prospect of a move to Texas. Sources have told me Gilbert is waiting for Mattox to decide if he wants to join him in Austin.
In addition, sources have told me Gilbert has agreed to the financial terms of his guaranteed three-year contract offer. Gilbert is slated to receive $600,000 in 2016, $700,000 in 2017 and $800,000 in 2018.
Update: A source with knowledge of the discussions reports that Gilbert is now set to make 900K per year if he accepts the Texas offer.
Sources have confirmed Texas President Greg Fenves is flying out to Tulsa on Friday night in an attempt to persuade Gilbert to join the staff.
From what I have been told, the only thing preventing Gilbert from joining Texas’ staff is Tulsa offensive line coach Matt Mattox, who has hesitated at the prospect of a move to Texas. Sources have told me Gilbert is waiting for Mattox to decide if he wants to join him in Austin.
In addition, sources have told me Gilbert has agreed to the financial terms of his guaranteed three-year contract offer. Gilbert is slated to receive $600,000 in 2016, $700,000 in 2017 and $800,000 in 2018.
Update: A source with knowledge of the discussions reports that Gilbert is now set to make 900K per year if he accepts the Texas offer.
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