Texas interim head coach Rodney Terry became overwhelmed with emotion when he talked about how much it meant to him to coach this group of Longhorns.
After No. 2 Texas lost to No. 5 Miami, 88-81, on Sunday in the 2023 men’s NCAA tournament’s Elite Eight, Terry poured out his heart while talking about his love for this year’s Texas squad.
After taking over the program in December following the suspension and eventual firing of Chris Beard, Terry guided the Longhorns to a Big 12 title and to the Elite Eight of this year’s tournament. It was the school’s first Elite Eight berth since 2008.
It is currently unknown if Terry will assume permanent duties over the program, and he made sure during the postgame press conference to talk about how much he loved his players.
“I’m gonna love them for the rest of their lives,” an emotional Terry said after the game. “I’ll be at their weddings. I’ll be, you know, talking to those guys when they have their first born.”
“I’m gonna love them for the rest of their lives.” 🥺
Rodney Terry gets emotional reflecting on how much this @TexasMBB team means to him ❤️ #MarchMadness pic.twitter.com/0e3XkCYrkp
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 27, 2023
Per KHOU-TV reporter Daniel Gotera, Texas guard Sir’Jabari Rice expressed his support for Terry being named the Longhorns’ permanent coach.
"He's the ultimate leader. I wouldn't ask for anyone else…I don't understand why he doesn't have the coaching job yet. That's something you can put in your article."@TexasMBB guard Sir'Jabari Rice shows support for his interim head coach Rodney Terry and his future. @KHOU pic.twitter.com/UHXfSCTpsi
— Daniel Gotera (@DTGoteraKHOU) March 26, 2023
San Antonio Express-News columnist Mike Finger reported Terry’s comments on his future with the school and if the coach expects this will be known soon.
Asked Rodney Terry if he's been given any hints from the administration about his future, and if he expects it to be resolved in the next few days pic.twitter.com/bJ60TOnWsR
— Mike Finger (@mikefinger) March 27, 2023
