1. Recent word from mclubber speculates that both North Carolina and Illinois will likely be in the market for new football coaches after this coming season, and JB will likely receive more than just passing interest.  The possibility of TN joining Bower in either C-Urbana or Chapel Hill would only increase the level of interest.  Of course, all of this spec assumes that SFT will attempt to oust JB after this year.  Thanks mclubber.

2. ladysader sends word that more and more businesses are starting to "fly" the WCC flag.  In visiting some area business about flying the flag, she reports being told (often) that area merchants have "been hearing good things" about Carey of late.  She also reports some success at getting the WCC flag placed above the USM one on a pole or two.  Thanks lady.

3. Stories coming out of the dome recently that TH is working on taking a small cadre of loyals off with him to Victoria.  Plans haven't yet been finalized, but are in the works.  Who knows?  Thanks ntsft.

4. New tales gaining legs that both CEM and LSM are starting to show a little outward concern regarding the (potential) rise of DVH.  More battles may lie ahead.  Seems LSM's work is never done.  Thanks gorod.

5. Word is that some of SFT's supporters are hesitant to begin writing letters in support of the tax proposal.  Seems they are wary from past battles with faculty and pro-faculty letter writers, and are not now anxious to take on the Reverend and his team of opponents in an all-out media blitz campaign.  This could actually become a sitzkrieg, with the tax proposal getting put out of its misery this fall.  Thanks grapevine.