Not sure I’m buying. I think someone may have used Tramel, but could’ve come from either side.
For the payroll and standards they have, KU is struggling this season. On the verge of dropping out of the top 25 and coming off Self’s biggest loss ever. This could be Self just saying to KU and fans, see I’m loyal and could’ve easily gone elsewhere, since he’s probably feeling some heat.
On the other side, Lutz first year has not been what most hoped for. Many blamed the slow hiring process that impacted portal recruiting, so saying Self was interested seems like a convenient excuse.