I don't believe that Pruitt will be fired unless the big donors have put up the money for his buyout. With the losses to the Athletic Department from COVID, there simply are not the funds to make it happen. That being said, I believe that the big $$ guys met for dinner after the A&M game (Manning included) and decided how this will play out. If it happens, I believe it will be this week. The investigation will also have a role to play in this situation. I also think that Fulmer should be the first to go or at the same time as Pruitt. Then it's the job of the new AD to bring in a coach who is deemed the best fit for the program.
There's people in the administration that want Pruitt out. This investigation sure seems like an inside hit job. And if what is being leaked and rumored is true, it is deserved. It's unfortunate that we have gotten to this. I don't believe Pruitt is a bad person or a bad coach, but you have to maintain control over your program. Also you need to establish positive relationships with everyone in the administration, the athletic department, the donors, the press, and the fans. It's not an easy job. That's why so many coaches stay as assistants and don't succeed as HCs.
As we saw with Auburn, getting the right person isn't that easy. I would hope that we know who we want right out of the gate. And hope that person wants to be our new coach.
