Well, this is getting out of hand. At least there is a buzz...that is a good thing.
I have some thoughts, no info, just speculation. A few assumptions:
1. Mac wanted the job, but would be happy if EB, Embo or BC got the gig;
2. Mac was finally brushed aside recently, but mollified that EB, Embo or BC were going to get the gig;
So what gives with the announcement Mac made?
1. Could be Mac just jumped the gun; that would be bad, and make Mac look foolish;
2. Could be Mac is trying to give Embo some negotiating leverage (i.e. more $$, more control etc.) not a bad thing for Mac to do for Embo, but somewhat bad for CU/MB;
3. Could be Mac heard EB either got passed over/ rejected and MB had McElwain pegged before Embo, and went public to box MB into Embo. If this is it, there is a king sized pissing contest going on between MB and Mac and it could screw things up pretty good.
4. Could be they are pitting Embo against EB by extending an offer to Embo after negotiations with EB went sour. I kind of doubt this one, but it would be bad too.
I really don't know what to think, I thought the DP article pretty much sealed it for Embo. But now, MB is denying. Who knows?