Im sure that works out. "Hey man, come call plays for me at UT. I don't really want to hire you but my AD says I have too."
I'm thinking the pitch would probably include something about all the NFL caliber players on the team, but what do I know?
It's stupid to force a coach to do anything. Give him the rope. If he hangs himself with it, so be it.
Peterman is looking decent against Notre Dame right now. He's been throwing ok, and had a decent 20 yard run.