This is good for ISU, but maybe bad for the B12. ISU doesn't want a strong Texas another team to climb up too, but the B12 needs a strong Texas to survive.
Also it could just be an agent putting false info out there to get a better offer from UT.
I'm sure Herman's people and Texas's people have been talking behind closed doors. I think the decision to fire strong was made weeks ago, the AD is just waiting until the end of the season to make it official.
LSU may be just putting out a better offer. But who knows.