front runner according to 90% of the media, the majority of the Big 12 coaches, and others but WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE BIG 12 LEARNS WE ARE MORMON AND WON'T PLAY ON SUNDAY?!"

Also, if Holmoe was desperate, he wouldn't be calling freaking Tramel. He'd be calling Bowlsby and offering to take even less of a financial share for the first several years.

I'm not saying anything is a done deal but there are way more positive signs than negative right now.