Paint It Purple
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Out of desperation, I once watched a TCU/Texas game at a Chili's bar. Awful experience. The biggest dooshes there were a married couple who happened to be TCU professors
Official Coaching Search Thread….
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BrewingFrog
Was I supposed to type something here?
I don't even know what that is...
All do respect, how do we know if what people say on message boards is even true? I get we all want to come on here and share information we hear from someone who doesn't really know what is really going on. Do you expect TCU to issue a formal statement on every individual they interview? Do you expect a weekly update like the play off committee gives every Tuesday? I don't remember any other school doing this. I think TCU is doing what they need to do and people are making [ Finebaum ] up to advance their agenda.
I think he was about our 10th choice behind Kirby Smart, Ryan Day, Jimbo Fisher, James Franklin, Chris Petersen, Kellen Moore, Sean McVay, Mike Tomlin and Sean Payton.
froginaustin
Active Member
You may be happier for it.
FWSTC Hfrog
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Sorry, but NO. The S&C is the soul of the program and while Kaz is very good, I just want no part of that Briles culture to ever step foot in that facility.
TAINTed frog
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It’s less odious than Meta but owned by them. Mostly heavily edited pictures and far less commentary.
Let’s take the names out of this equation.
Coach A: Can’t win at Florida
Coach B: Won at SMU
Planks
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Yeah the group has always been much more pro-Patterson than the message boards, for a few reasons:
1) Older fans who remember the pre-Patterson days and assume we will go back to decades of irrelevance
2) Average fans often don’t know records off the top of their heads like we message board fans do. They know this season is bad, but they don’t understand that it’s part of a four year trend. They know this season, and they know the big moments from the past (Rose Bowl, Peach Bowl, Alamo Bowl, etc.) but everything in between is hazy to them.
3) Average fans seem to assume that Patterson has been at a talent disadvantage to our opponents. There are so many posts in that FB group along the lines of “GP will go to Texas/Florida/LSU and be unstoppable once he has five star recruits!” They don’t understand that from simply a recruiting rankings standpoint, Patterson has already been at an advantage 10 out of 12 games a year these past few seasons at TCU.
Frozen Frog
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It's a solid hire! Anyone thinking otherwise is kidding themselves. Right now there are several jobs open that are better than TCU. LSU and USC still don't have a coach. UF just opened. There is a good chance other jobs will open soon. That paired with the fact there aren't many great candidates is an issue. I know a lot of people are pointing to Dykes record over the last few weeks. It reminds me of countless teams that fail to produce for a coach they think is leaving.
I believe Dykes is the best candidate to turn this thing around quickly. He is familiar with the program, and he can work as a bridge between Patterson and the program moving forward. If TCU can knock off ISU this week that gives the team a few extra weeks of practice and evaluation. Dykes probably won't coach that game, but you bet he will be involved.
This isn't the homerun hire, but it is a good one. Some of you would be upset if we hired Nick Saban. We could be looking for a new coach in a few years. One issue is that means Dykes has overproduced and is winning. The other option is that both Donati and Dykes failed. That probably means we have an opportunity to find someone better. Right now the key is stability.
After UO's loss last week I think the Pac is going to start looking to find something to help its cause. It needs some schools to improve, but it also needs viewers. That also holds true for basketball. There were reports that TCU and UH were close a few months ago, but I have a feeling that is about to change. While others may point to the losses don't lose sight of the fact that both have major airports within 30 miles. It sure is nice when a team can fly commercial rather than charter. Nobody wants there plane tipping over like USC had happen to it.
I believe Dykes is the best candidate to turn this thing around quickly. He is familiar with the program, and he can work as a bridge between Patterson and the program moving forward. If TCU can knock off ISU this week that gives the team a few extra weeks of practice and evaluation. Dykes probably won't coach that game, but you bet he will be involved.
This isn't the homerun hire, but it is a good one. Some of you would be upset if we hired Nick Saban. We could be looking for a new coach in a few years. One issue is that means Dykes has overproduced and is winning. The other option is that both Donati and Dykes failed. That probably means we have an opportunity to find someone better. Right now the key is stability.
After UO's loss last week I think the Pac is going to start looking to find something to help its cause. It needs some schools to improve, but it also needs viewers. That also holds true for basketball. There were reports that TCU and UH were close a few months ago, but I have a feeling that is about to change. While others may point to the losses don't lose sight of the fact that both have major airports within 30 miles. It sure is nice when a team can fly commercial rather than charter. Nobody wants there plane tipping over like USC had happen to it.
Tshirt Fan
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TRF51, there is no "agenda" from me.
My post encourages improved communication by TCU, to get ahead of and better manage the message.
We just tossed our legendary coach, and now message boards are claiming the next TCU coach is Sonny Dykes.
Is that effective change management by TCU?
Why did we toss LHCGMFP instead of working with him to make the needed changes?
How many candidates were interviewed?
What are some of the difficulties involved in selecting a new coach?
What are other facts and factors that can be publicly shared, to help people better understand and accept the change?
What is the status today of our coaching search?
If the contract has been signed, why not pull the bandaid and make the announcement?
Every moment that this "deal is done with no public announcement" allows twitter, Facebook, etc... to control the message.
Don't shoot the messenger, make the needed adjustments to improve the outcome for TCU.
Prince of Purpoole II
Reigning Smartarse
Lots of SWC PTSD over there
TopFrog
Lifelong Frog
They can have that.
Westsider
Full Member
This is me. I really never understood that about myself. Thanks.
TopFrog
Lifelong Frog
Most of the posts on that page make me wonder if they even watch the games or follow the teams.
Gary's Shirtless Revenge
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Only concern would be if we could field a team, given the number of guys facing offseason surgeries and those who would probably leave to prep for the draft.
I personally don't think he's gonna coach anymore unless he's willing to drop down to G5 or lower. And I'm not sure he's gonna do that.
He's gonna have to change the way he coaches or he's not going to be able to put together a staff.
frogforlife
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Dutch was the AD before Abe.
Moose Stuff
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Hahaha…. You could use it to post pictures of yourself shirtless with a beverage for all the ladies.
Pure Purple
KMA
Two important considerations regarding Dykes:
Flexibility ~ He has proven a willingness to utilize the transfer portal which is essential given the
current instability in recruiting.
Stability ~ If his program is successful he will remain at TCU and not consider us a stepping stone.
IMHO
Flexibility ~ He has proven a willingness to utilize the transfer portal which is essential given the
current instability in recruiting.
Stability ~ If his program is successful he will remain at TCU and not consider us a stepping stone.
IMHO
