Diehards: Signee Atanza Vongor says TCU coaches aren’t ‘chasing a check’ like others

[TopFrog]

Diehards: Signee Atanza Vongor says TCU coaches aren’t ‘chasing a check’ like others

Grant McGalliard
@grantmcgalliard

Gary Patterson has been with the TCU Horned Frogs for 20 years, and his longevity and dedication have attracted plenty of recruits — including Atanza Vongor.

Vongor, a 4-star safety from South Grand Prairie High School in Texas, spoke about why he signed with TCU. The incoming freshman said he appreciated the Horned Frogs’ coaching staff for their willingness to build a program in Fort Worth.

“When Coach P got here, he transformed the whole program and turned it around,” Vongor said. “You see other coaches all around the country, going around basically chasing a contract, chasing a check. These coaches have been here for a long time.”

Read more at https://www.diehards.com/tcu/atanza-vongor-tcu-gary-patterson-chasing-check

 

[Limp Lizard]

Articulate for an 18/19 year old high school Senior. To use the current lingo, he looks "long"!

 

[satis1103]

I think grand things are in store for this young man. I think he's my favorite of the whole class.

 

[Mean Purple]

Good to see kids look at things for the right reasons. Good to see our program drive kids for the right reasons. Study hard. Play Hard. Get a good start on the rest of your life.

 

[helcap]

Unfortunately at some programs it is the recruits whom are chasing checks

 

[FrogLifeYo]

I love Vongor....I think he’s one of the young kids who plays some Special Teams early..

 

[VA Froggie]

I have always thought it was so great how Coach Fran chased the dollar and allowed CGP to become a head coach. Also the way Coach Fran screwed up everything everywhere he went was good medicine for Gary, 20 years in the same job has its own benefits......

 

[ShadowFrog]

All the above are true.
But GP has become unique & youngsters notice uniqueness.
For the numbers GuRu’s out there, please elucidate—how many current (if any) Power 5 coaches have been at the same program 20 years?
I’m thinking none.

 

[Ron Swanson]

All the above are true.
But GP has become unique & youngsters notice uniqueness.
For the numbers GuRu’s out there, please elucidate—how many current (if any) Power 5 coaches have been at the same program 20 years?
I’m thinking none.

Is Kirk ferentz still at Iowa?

Then you got Snyder at KSU, although he had a hiatus

 

[French Frog]

And while it’s true he’s come close to taking other jobs — Tennessee, in particular, nearly poached him — he’s always returned to TCU. He’s well-compensated for it, but his value to the university is incalculable.

Gary Patterson didn’t get the Tennessee job because it didn’t think he could handle the ‘big stage’
https://www.seccountry.com/tennesse...et-tennessee-job-didnt-think-handle-big-stage

What a bunch of HORSE CHEESE!!!!!!

 

[French Frog]

Oh, and I really like Vongor. The young man seems to have things together.

 

[ShadowFrog]

The Tennessee story is always good for a round of fine backwoods sippin’ whiskey accompanied by the usual “Well the way I heard it was like this...” stories but I just don’t buy it. UTenn fans can twist that tale more than the Mississippi River. GP is more than enough for UTenn. GP just said thanks but no thanks.

 

[Mean Purple]

The Tennessee story is always good for a round of fine backwoods sippin’ whiskey accompanied by the usual “Well the way I heard it was like this...” stories but I just don’t buy it. UTenn fans can twist that tale more than the Mississippi River. GP is more than enough for UTenn. GP just said thanks but no thanks.

Have family around Knoxville and your version of it is what they heard years ago. As a person. Who has followed vol sports for years, I can tell you they can go zero to aggy after 2 losses. And if they are rejected, they go full Ohio state.

 

[RollToad]

Diehards still sucks.

 

[froginaustin]

Maybe, just maybe, Patterson looked at UTn and saw a program stupid enough to let blowhard boosters badger their university into firing Phil Fulmer, and (eventually) putting the Kiffins in his place. Since Fulmer, how many coaches with up-and-coming reputations have stopped by UTn on the way to their career graveyard? 6?

Ed: I love that Vonger's coming TCU's way.

 

[smufrogger]

Diehards: Signee Atanza Vongor says TCU coaches aren’t ‘chasing a check’ like others

Grant McGalliard
@grantmcgalliard

Gary Patterson has been with the TCU Horned Frogs for 20 years, and his longevity and dedication have attracted plenty of recruits — including Atanza Vongor.

Vongor, a 4-star safety from South Grand Prairie High School in Texas, spoke about why he signed with TCU. The incoming freshman said he appreciated the Horned Frogs’ coaching staff for their willingness to build a program in Fort Worth.

“When Coach P got here, he transformed the whole program and turned it around,” Vongor said. “You see other coaches all around the country, going around basically chasing a contract, chasing a check. These coaches have been here for a long time.”

Read more at https://www.diehards.com/tcu/atanza-vongor-tcu-gary-patterson-chasing-check

Gary doesn't chase checks--- checks chase Gary...

 

[tcujsauce]

Articulate for an 18/19 year old high school Senior. To use the current lingo, he looks "long"!