first glimmer of hope in weeks
I think just the opposite. Would Butch do an interview like this if he thought he had a realistic shot at the job? Nah. He'd 'take the high road.' This interview will rile the people whose votes he would need.
It could be either way. We have no way on knowing. If the BOT doesn't want him, Butch is no worse off. If the BOT is just biding their time, Butch is no worse off. Butch has to use his own best judgement on how to finesse the situation.
History has shown that the players can be very influential. For the good of the program, they need to:
1. Lose BIG
2. Lose control - lots of penalties, scuffles, insubordination.
3. Demand a meeting with Flake, asking for Butch (similar to the Coker situation).
Butch is pushing the envelope!
What else could you do if he knows he can help while seeing the Family (House) crumbling with NO sight of reversing the gradual but sure destruction.
If he doesn't speak now...he dont wanna hold his peace.