One idea considered was the franchise taking a one-year leave of absence, he said. Pirtle, a Houston attorney, set a two-week deadline for a decision that was due by Friday. But Mantha said Pirtle has set aside the deadline for yet another week in hopes of meeting with Mayor Randy Roach in matters of renegotiating the team's lease with the city.
Time is always beneficial.
Maybe somebody out of the blue will step forward. Mantha said the city and the ownership tried unsuccessfully to meet last week. Mantha said Pirtle is likely to make a decision in terms of keeping the going or folding after meeting with city officials, based on the city's willingness to work with the team on securing a suitable lease. Westfall denied the allegations. Pirtle filed a civil suit in October in Montgomery County, Texas, against Wesftall and his father, Alan Westfall Sr.