Skip was offered SMU job

I was reminded of this today.
Skip was offered the SMU job, according to his dad, Lou, in his last book. SMU offered Skip the HC job that eventually went to Bennett. Skip turned it down because he was promised the South Carolina job after Lou retired.
Please note that at a minimum, Lou has his dates wrong. SMU had a vacancy after the 2001 season.
Skip was offered the SMU job, according to his dad, Lou, in his last book. SMU offered Skip the HC job that eventually went to Bennett. Skip turned it down because he was promised the South Carolina job after Lou retired.
"After the 2002 season, Skip was offered a lucrative head-coaching position at a fine school (SMU). He declined it after consulting with Dr. (McGee)," Lou Holtz wrote. "He was assured that he had a future at South Carolina after I left. That proved to be erroneous."
Please note that at a minimum, Lou has his dates wrong. SMU had a vacancy after the 2001 season.