Bohls: This ongoing ACC vs. PGA Tour squabble will probably kill the Dell match tourney

While I got ya, here are nine things and one crazy prediction:

1. Better enjoy Dell match play as if it's never coming back

Playing through: The Dell is dead. Maybe not officially, but negotiations between the PGA Tour and the Austin Country Club for an extension of the eight-year-old World Golf Championship Dell Technologies Match Play tournament have broken off. The two sides haven’t met since August. “I don’t think it’s dead,” said one very well-connected source close to the event that has been a huge success. “But I think it’s on a breathing machine. It’s probably done at this point.” And that’s a shame, given how the high-profile PGA event has truly been a win-win situation for all parties. The Tour paid the ACC almost $2 million for last year’s event, which former Texas Longhorn Scottie Scheffler won, and had offered the club an annual paycheck of $3 million in addition to two free tickets for the 650 full members. But that was rejected by the club before it was ever put to a vote and the Dell now seems to be in its final year because both sides are entrenched. Unfortunately, the two parties were close in August, but the LIV Golf League rocked the golf world and forced the Tour into changes like a shortened calendar and elevated events offering purses of $20 million. The club membership had passed the extension by 57% with after initially approving the event by more than 90% with only 46 negative votes from those who have come to be called the 46ers. … It appears the club overplayed its hand and got greedy because ACC has grand plans like a brand new clubhouse, which won’t be cheap, and some in the PGA Tour hierarchy got ticked off with neither side willing to compromise and ACC unwilling to accept the PGA’s generous offer. It truly is a shame because the Dell event also donated more than $6 million to local charities, including the Dell Children’s Medical Center, delighted youngsters of all ages and perhaps a future Scheffler, helped make Austin a sports mecca alongside Formula One and MLS and thrilled tens of thousands with the biggest names in the game showing up, including Tiger Woods. “They got a little greedy,” the source said of the club. “They thought the Tour was a never-ending checkbook. We offered a huge sum of money. Every party has been at fault. Egos on both sides.” … There is no alternative site in Austin because the PGA Tour considers both Barton Creek and The Hills as “operational nightmares.” … The Tour has already informed its on-site employees that their jobs could change in April. That’s not exactly a promising sign.

2. There's Bama, then there's Georgia, and then there's Texas

On the dotted line: Steve Sarkisian has the No. 3 recruiting class according to 247Sports behind only top-rated Alabama and No. 2 Georgia. That’s great company. Texas has three five-stars in quarterback Arch Manning, inside linebacker Anthony Hill and wide receiver Johntay Cook, the same number as the Bulldogs but six fewer than the Crimson Tide. The Longhorns also grabbed a dozen four-star prospects to Bama’s 21 and Georgia’s 17 per Rivals.com and has 17 mid-term enrollees, 14 of them signees and three of the four transfers with four-year Stanford punter Ryan Sanborn arriving in summer. … Interesting piece in The Athletic on Sark’s roster makeover that reminds that 37 Tom Herman players transferred since that 2020 Alamo Bowl. Sark has added 39 four- and five-star talent, has focused on in-state talent and used the transfer portal for need. I’d say the portal hasn't been overly kind to Texas with cornerback Ryan Watts and quarterback Quinn Ewers as potential breakout players and four new ones incoming. Defensive end Ovie Oghoufo and third-team running back Keilan Robinson have contributed, but too many like tight end Jahleel Billingsly and wideout Agiye Hall were busts. … Love seeing the addition of five linebackers because that was a critical need. They are all at least 6-2 (save for 6-1 Liona Lefau from Hawaii) or taller and can run.

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3. Seth Davis: Rodney Terry's a 'no-brainer' if Texas makes the Final Four

A Terry supporter: Seth Davis, for one, thinks Texas and several Big 12 teams are capable of winning it all although of all the league teams, his money is still on Kansas to go the furthest. In fact, the Athletic writer and national broadcaster, who is one of my favorite people on television, told our “On Second Thought” podcast that he could see the Longhorns cutting down the nets in Houston and promoting Rodney Terry to the permanent head coaching job. “If they go to the Final Four,” Davis said, “it’s a no-brainer.” He threw a little water on Alabama’s Nate Oats as a potential Longhorns candidate because Texas would have to pay a $9 million buyout and on Virginia’s title-winning but usually defensive-minded Tony Bennett, “but you got to ask.” The Cavaliers are one of his dark horses to win the title. … Two things that impressed Davis about the Longhorns were Tyrese Hunter giving up an open three to pass the ball to an even more open Jabari Rice to demonstrate Texas’ selfless play and big man Timmy Allen’s terrific defense on Baylor gunner Keyonte George, who scored 17 points but was held to 5-of-18 shooting and 2-of-8 accuracy from long range. … In our Hot Corner, Davis revealed he once fancied himself as a standup comic. He idolized George Carlin. … Davis does think Chris Beard will land another coaching job. “I think there’s a path for him but it will take some time.” Could Louisville look at him soon? … Davis has a book profiling Sister Jean, the hippest nun in America, which will be released late this month. It’s called “Waking with a Purpose,” and you got to love the subtitle, which is “What I learned in my first 100 years.” We can’t wait to see what her second 100 years will be like. She’s still the chaplain for the Loyola basketball team, shows up for work each day, emails Davis weekly and is an absolute inspiration.

4. Scott Drew's in the Timmy Allen Fan Club

Timmy Boy: Baylor basketball coach Scott Drew threw in some praise for Texas’ Timmy Allen, a jack of all trades and a focal point of the Longhorns’ offense in their 76-71 win over the Bears. “He’s a great player,” Drew said. “He’s a tough (one to) guard. He’s had a great career.” Terry said Allen has “a calming affect when we need him.” … He was glowing about Texas as well. “That’s a top-10 team. To win a road game, you’ve got to earn it. And we didn’t earn it.” … Don’t sleep on the Bears. They’ve got scoring threats out their ears and a future NBA player in George. … Drew loved the ambiance of Moody Center, and ESPN reporter Kris Budden joked on Twitter, “Dear Moody Center — I’d like my hearing back.”

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5. This time, Tom Brady really means it. Right?

Retirement Part II: So Tom Brady is done. For now. After calling it quits — again — I’d put the over/under on his return to the NFL at 30 days, and I’ll take the under. After all, he’s, uh, only 45. But if this retirement sticks, he’ll try to make ends meet with his 10-year, $375 million deal with Fox. I can’t imagine him being great as an analyst because he rarely said anything controversial during his career. I’m wondering if he reached out to San Francisco and was told the 49ers weren’t interested. I’ll put him down as the 2023 Comeback Player of the Year when he returns as quarterback of the Dolphins. I covered a few of his Super Bowls, but none more memorable than the spectacular rally from 28-3 to give Falcons fans nightmares forever. We will never see the likes of someone that great again.

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6. Some super thoughts about this Super Bowl matchup

On further review: That was some sad officiating in the Chiefs-Bengals playoff game. The officiating was very uneven and usually in favor of Kansas City, and I’m no conspiracy theorist. The mulligan play, which probably ultimately was the correct call. The lack of a Chiefs personal foul Joe Burrow was bowled over after the whistle. I thought there could have been a block in the back penalty on Kansas City on the final punt return. … The 29-yard “catch” by DeVonta Smith to set up the Eagles’ first touchdown should have been ruled incomplete. That set the tone for the entire day. You have to wonder if New York should quickly look at plays and overrule judgments on the field, at least in the playoffs. Few want drawn-out reviews, but in the post-season, the magnitude is so great, it might be worth looking at. … And I don’t blame Kyle Shanahan for not using a challenge that early in the game on the Smith play. … Did any team get an easier path to the Super Bowl than a first-week bye and two home victories over a very overmatched Giants team and a 49ers club down to its fourth-string quarterback?

7. Kellen Moore didn't even have to file for unemployment

On the rebound: Kellen Moore sure landed on his feet. Just days after getting fired by the Dallas Cowboys, the offensive coordinator got the same job with the Los Angeles Chargers and now gets to work with one of the five best young quarterbacks in the NFL in Justin Herbert and all of his weapons.

8. Scattershooting

While wondering whatever happened to hair stylist Breckyn Hager.

9. On the couch

On the couch: No time for a movie, but I will bypass “80 for Brady.” I’ll wait for the sequel “30 for Brady.”

Crazy prediction

Dan Quinn will be the Cowboys' head coach by Thanksgiving.

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