I am just catching up but I have to say hell no to Briles. I will not donate a dime if Bryles is sought after. Daughters first semester starts in a few weeks and I would consider pulling her for that hire. He just brings a filthy feel with him.
I don't know anything about the interim but you almost have to give him the whole season. The coaches that are available now are not ones you want - except for maybe a Miles or Brown. I'm not sure I want Mac either ... as someone steeped in A&M it would be hard to pull for him and his voice just bugs me
I'm sure I could get over it though.
Let the interim run the season and run the search throughout the year. Give us the best chance to land a good coach for the next several years.
On a side note. the new AD has to be loving this