[BurntTires]

I'm not really sure and I don't believe it either. I think the whole thing was intended as a joke and that was my take on it as well. Like Mitch would actually have trouble obtaining Billy D's number. I mean really. They don't provide any mentioned of how this information was obtained either. I assume the article is completely fictitious. I may be wrong. Maybe a someone on here that works in or close to media will have a better understanding.

As far as the article is concerned, all I can make of it is that the author is alleging that Mitch B hired the Parker Executive search organization/committee to help find a suitable replacement position for Tubby - that would entice him to leave on his on terms. Tubby leaving on his on terms meant UK would not be responsible to buy-out Tubby's remaining contract. Supposedly, since the 'Parker Executive search' saved UK 4 million dollars by helping Smith leave on his on terms UK has hired them again to help find a new coach. While Mitch doesn't really need them to help or assist in Tubbys replacement. Mitch just wants to be able to repay them in that sense. Does that make sense? Probably not! Didn't make much sense to me either!

After writing about this it just sounds utterly ridiculous. But who knows?. I heard Billy D landed in Lexington today and him and Mitch were going to fly on up to Chicago for some lunch.

I agree, I think its meant as a joke.