OK, I'll bite: What in the world is going on in Lubbock?

Put aside the fact that this is the second mid-season coaching change in D1 after Hinterstocker resigned from NDSU (And between you and me, I think he resigned because, well, he's tired of living in North Dakota). Were things so bad at Texas Tech that firing their coach mid-season was going to help?

Even DallasNews.com sounds confused.

It was not immediately clear why Knight resigned before the season ended. There are still nine games left on the schedule.

You know, just in case the Texas Tech A.D. didn't realize it. "Wait, what?! There are still nine matches left? Alright, very funny, who told me the season was over?"

Of course the rumor floodgates are already on Warp Speed: cursing, no cursing, worse than cursing, and, worst of all, parental involvement. (shudder) We'll probably never know the true story. But that's the fun of messageboards: speculation run rampant.

More from the article:

Texas Tech athletic director Gerald Myers said a national search for a new head coach will begin immediately but the Red Raiders won't announce a successor until after the season ends.

Yyyeah, I'm thinking they might need a P.R. consultant to lure candidates in, or maybe one of those real estate agents who can describe condemned shacks in a way that suckers in buyers.

"WANTED: Dedicated owner for a great fixer-upper in Lubbock! If you love a good project, don't miss out on this once-in-18-months chance to be a Big 12 homeowner!"

But then again, Texas Tech is in the Big 12, it is a major university, so I'm sure someone will want the gig. Jeff Nelson made it work, so I'm sure it can happen again.