The commission fired Mike Downs suddenly in January, and a delay in payment could end up costing taxpayers more money.

Former McKendree University head coach Mike Babcock is joining the UT-Permian Basin staff, sources tell FootballScoop.

If you've got a spare 18 hours this weekend, the Babcock is screening the extended "The Fellowship of the Ring." Plus, pregame with all the Guinness you can drink.