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After one year as an OC, Major Applewhite has rumors of going to Iowa State.....he says they are not true.....but who knows. Wonder when Greg Davis is leaving UT?

Per Rice's website:

Statement from Major Applewhite



Dec. 4, 2006

Rice Offensive Coordinator Major Applewhite released the following statement through the University's Sports Information Office while on the road recruiting to address rumors that have spread that he has accepted an offer to coach at another school.

"There is absolutely no truth to the report that has surfaced that I have already accepted or I am considering an offer to join the staff at Iowa State. I have not been contacted by anyone and do not have any interest. My total focus right now is on preparing for our game against Troy in the New Orleans Bowl and on recruiting the types of players who will allow Rice to build upon the momentum of this great season. My total commitment is to Rice and to our current and future players."

I'm not saying this applies to Major Applewhite, but that statement "he" (the school) released usually translates to "I'm outta here before the echo of the final whistle of the bowl game fades, but I have to say I want to stay, so other schools won't use that against us in recruiting. Of course, once I sign with the new school, I don't care what happens to recruiting here, but this coach was nice enough to actually employ me, so I'm kind of obligated to be nice about this. Meanwhile, I'm working on a playbook for the new team next year."

Hoss wrote:I'm not saying this applies to Major Applewhite, but that statement "he" (the school) released usually translates to "I'm outta here before the echo of the final whistle of the bowl game fades, but I have to say I want to stay, so other schools won't use that against us in recruiting. Of course, once I sign with the new school, I don't care what happens to recruiting here, but this coach was nice enough to actually employ me, so I'm kind of obligated to be nice about this. Meanwhile, I'm working on a playbook for the new team next year."

haha, they could use you at the UN.