Just a thought. Not sure if this would even make sense. But, there are two posters saying lawyers are working up contracts for both Steele and for Shannon.
Obviously both are not gonna be hired, but could they both still be right? Could they be negotiating/talking to both guys and have the early stages of the contracts in place and just have to complete the final details of the contract for the one they hire? Probably not, just a thought.
A word of caution on "working up contracts" the announcement for the new coaches will be made long before details of a worked up contract are finalized. once they have an understanding of some of the details, salary, length, buyouts, etc, the announcement will be made.
A memo of understanding is all that is needed and it won't take a lot of work. that is how they can make announcements so quickly. If it was Shannon (and it could end up being him), I think an announcment would have happened by now. CDD knew about Wilcox Saturday evening so he has had since then to "work out particulars" (memo of understanding) with Shannon.
Sirmon was hired right after signing day but he didn't sign a contract until September...