Franchione

by **FWMustangGirl** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:39 pm

Dwan wrote:you mean a bigger disaster that Bennet's 18 wins in 6 seasons.

If he came here, went 8-4, stockpiled our talent, and went to a bowl game, he could take a dump on my front lawn for all I care.

He probably would, then he'd leave for the next team and repeat the process. Then you'd be back in the same boat we're in now.

by **Dwan** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:40 pm

no, we would have won and gone to a bowl game for the first time in 25 years!!!!

by **DiamondM75** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:41 pm

Except for winning records, bowl games, a program on the rise and recruiting at a peak. Then all you have to do is follow with a good coach and continue the program. TCU did it with Patterson.

by **George S. Patton** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:42 pm

OK, since I posted my knee-jerk reaction...

...actually, this is growing on me if there's any truth to this.

What an absolutely day this has become.

by **davidsmu94** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:43 pm

Stallion wrote:I'll tell you another thing. For all those that think that SMU is right there and just needs a push, Fran has a relationship with about 500 players in this years class AND THE 2009 Class-many may not be quite good enough for the Aggies but he would be right in line for those that could fit at SMU. There would be less disruption in recruiting than in possible any job change in NCAA football history. In fact, this would open the door to a whole new talented group of prospects RIGHT NOW. For those that think we are close. Fran might be one of the best choices for making sure we don't blow an entire recruiting class.

That is a Darn good Point Stallion

by **DiamondM75** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:44 pm

DiamondM75 wrote:Except for winning records, bowl games, a program on the rise and recruiting at a peak. Then all you have to do is follow with a good coach and continue the program. TCU did it with Patterson.

Oh I forgot. You don't have to shell out money to buy out a contract.

by **Cadillac** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:44 pm

davidsmu94 wrote:
Stallion wrote:I'll tell you another thing. For all those that think that SMU is right there and just needs a push, Fran has a relationship with about 500 players in this years class AND THE 2009 Class-many may not be quite good enough for the Aggies but he would be right in line for those that could fit at SMU. There would be less disruption in recruiting than in possible any job change in NCAA football history. In fact, this would open the door to a whole new talented group of prospects RIGHT NOW. For those that think we are close. Fran might be one of the best choices for making sure we don't blow an entire recruiting class.

That is a Darn good Point Stallion

I have to agree, I was uninspired by Fran, until Stallion posted that. Now I'm warming to it.

-CoS

by **ThadFilms** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:46 pm

Hey I hate Coach Fran. Not only because he (and LaDanian) molded TCUseless into a power house, and also really douched it up nicely at Alabama. And of course I hate all things Aggie.

However, I think I could get past all my hard feelings if he is truly heading this way.

And you know, we always want stability with this position. Well, if someone comes here makes us a winner and then leaves - fine. It's better than where we are now.

by **MustangStealth** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:48 pm

For those complaining that Fran may leave after a successful year or two, consider our basketball coach. He has left 2 different schools after 1 year. Would any of you have turned him down? I'm not saying Fran is the answer, but that argument is bogus. That possibility exists for any coach when we are only a mid-major program.

by **Dwan** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:51 pm

and in order for him to leave he would have had to of won at SMU!!!!!!!!1

by **SMUer** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:51 pm

oh no! *stamps feet in tantrum* but he made A&M's offense look like pooh pooh...*flails arms in dismay*

Eh, maybe I could get used to it...spread huh?...Dykes from Arizona huh?...Gosh darn it...Stallion makes an excellent point. Sometimes the medicine we need doesn't taste the best at first...*shrugs* Meh.

by **FWMustangGirl** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:51 pm

ThadFilms wrote:Hey I hate Coach Fran. Not only because he (and LaDanian) molded TCUseless into a power house, and also really douched it up nicely at Alabama. And of course I hate all things Aggie.

However, I think I could get past all my hard feelings if he is truly heading this way.

And you know, we always want stability with this position. Well, if someone comes here makes us a winner and then leaves - fine. It's better than where we are now.

Add the froggie and aggie trash to my reasons for disliking the guy, and I'm even farther out. The guy is a first-rate sleeze. I want to win really bad, but I don't know that I want to win that bad. There must be another, better candidate. I honsetly think the guy is way overrated. He won at NM and TCU. What has he done lately...with much better talent and resources than he would have here?

by **Pony94** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:52 pm

MustangStealth wrote:For those complaining that Fran may leave after a successful year or two, consider our basketball coach. He has left 2 different schools after 1 year. Would any of you have turned him down? I'm not saying Fran is the answer, but that argument is bogus. That possibility exists for any coach when we are only a mid-major program.

I understand the point, but am more than willing to see a short stay in Basketball than Football...at least considering our last 20 years.

by **BrianTinBigD** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 5:54 pm

[quote="Stallion"]Matty Bell
Madison A. Ã¢â‚¬Å“MattyÃ¢â‚¬

by **Insane_Pony_Posse** » Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:02 pm

"He probably would, then he'd leave for the next team and repeat the process. Then you'd be back in the same boat we're in now".

He is not my first choice....but
TCU didn't return to the "sinking ship" after he left.
Fran left TCU but he righted the ship before he left.
If we get Fran and he gets offered some huge
job wouldn't that mean he had done well at SMU?
Isn't that what we want?
Is your logic....marry an ugly girl and you'll never have to worry?
Lets try hiring somebody that sombody may want someday
instead of guys that we fire and then they go into fundraising.

Franchione

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