Baylor Bears defensive coordinator Phil Bennett yells to his players in the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, November 29, 2014. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News)
Baylor coach Art Briles, right, talks with defensive coordinator Phil Bennett during the third quarter against Kansas State on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Bill Snyder Family Stadium in Manhattan, Kansas. Baylor won, 35-25. (Travis Heying/Wichita Eagle/MCT)
Opposing coaches often see themselves as counterparts.
There was no obligation for anyone to reach out to Trey Haverty following the departure of Texas Tech's former linebackers coach after the 2015 season.