As of this morning (around 8:30), Gene is fired. Jacobs had planned to do the deed the week after the Iron Bowl, but last night's...performance forced a change in the timetable. It was a self-preservation move by Jay, and likely a successful one. Saving money on the buyout is now less important than saving face with the fans and the board of trustees.
Negotiations have been underway for about two weeks now with Mark Hudspeth, of ULL, for the head coach job. Plans are for him to also bring his OC, Jay Johnson.
BVG is mailing it in now, he's gone after the season's over.
Yes, this is serious. I would share some personal info, but I'd be fired faster than Gene.