Today We Shall Discuss Coach FRAN!!!!!!!!

TCU owns YOU · Post by **TCU owns YOU** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:59 am

Exactly, Fran is 2-0 against UT in the past two years.

His overall record against OU, UT, Tech was bad. But beating OU and UT is tough and Tech has always had A&M's number. I don't think SMU fans would be upset with the occasional win over a Top 15 team.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:01 am

Today is JUCO signing date-so its a tad late for the Father-Son strategy-most of his JUCO recruits should be signing today. His son still looks like a bright young assistant prospect though.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:02 am

Yeah that was really an unfair shot at Fran to suggest he had anything to do with Alabama's probation.

Cadillac · Post by **Cadillac** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 11:02 am

Everyone needs to take a break from the board; go read "The Unbearable lightness of Being" and then report your findings back here.

-CoS

Texas Red · Post by **Texas Red** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:27 pm

Coach Fran is interested? He is a proven coach who can probably perform very well in C-USA.

Those Ft. Worth sour grapes might make some fine wine here.

Stallion · Post by **Stallion** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:45 pm

One of the most important points that most are missing is that Fran would hire the best staff with the best Texas connections for recruiting. Its a huge point often overlooked.

Big Hoss · Post by **Big Hoss** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:46 pm

35straight wrote:NO FRAN!!!! NOT NOW. NOT EVER. MY AGGIE BUDDIES ARE LAUGHING THEIR HEADS OFF AT THE FACT THAT WE ARE EVEN CONSIDERING THIS GUY. WHAT THE HELL ARE WE THINKING?

So you're Aggie buddies weren't laughing at the SMU program BEFORE the talk of hiring Fran? SMU's program has been a punchline for a long time, so I find it surprising that they are just now laughing at us.

The reality is that probably any candidate mentioned in all seriousness on this board the last few weeks would probably be a step in the right direction for SMU.

Pony^ · Post by **Pony^** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:19 pm

Where do we sign up for the "Pony-Up" newsletter?

smupony · Post by **smupony** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:40 pm

35straight wrote:If we hire fran, I want "dibs" on the handle "FireFran".

Might as well reserve it now...

smupony · Post by **smupony** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:43 pm

SMUstang wrote:
Stallion wrote:yeah TCU fans saying Fran is a mistake-why because he broke their hearts. Big Deal. I don't live under such illusions of fidelity in College Coaches. What complaint could a TCU fan possibly have with Coach Fran except that he left.

Because he doesn't care anything about his programs or his athletes. He only cares about himself and big $$$. If you don't believe TCU, just ask the folks at Alabama or even College Station.

I would much prefer Coker or Barnett to Fran. Hands down.

I don't give a darn what they care about...As long as they bring in legit recruits and win!!!

perunapower · Post by **perunapower** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:44 pm

Pony^ wrote:Where do we sign up for the "Pony-Up" newsletter?

Go into the athletic department office, checkbook in hand of course, ask for a tuna on rye with potato salad. They'll know what you're talking about. Write the check for $1911, hand it to them. Then you're set, they'll wait until the coast is clear and enter your name on the ultra, top secret legal pad where all the Super Deluxe Pony Fans names are.

smupony · Post by **smupony** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:46 pm

OR-See-Nee wrote:The biggest upside with Fran is the possibility of his son, Brad, coming here--a JUCO head coach (and defensive coordinator) who went undefeated last season and won the 2006 JUCO national championship. Went 7-2 this season in regular play, with three defensive shutouts.

I'm not a big Fran fan, but this two-for-one special would be appealing.

Agreed...Agreed...Agreed...

cs09viking · Post by **cs09viking** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:46 pm

perunapower wrote:
Pony^ wrote:Where do we sign up for the "Pony-Up" newsletter?

Go into the athletic department office, checkbook in hand of course, ask for a tuna on rye with potato salad. They'll know what you're talking about. Write the check for $1911, hand it to them. Then you're set, they'll wait until the coast is clear and enter your name on the ultra, top secret legal pad where all the Super Deluxe Pony Fans names are.

that is funny!

smupony · Post by **smupony** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:47 pm

Mr Froggiewoggie wrote:
Nacho wrote:Fran was 17-8 at Alabama. More made up "facts" from the frogs.

dude, it ain't the wins and losses--- it's the NCAA probation.

Of all people, SMU and TCU fans ought to be keenly aware of that.

They were on probation before he got there...He partially knew what he was getting into...

Mr Froggiewoggie · Post by **Mr Froggiewoggie** » Wed Dec 19, 2007 1:49 pm

smupony wrote:I don't give a darn what they care about...As long as they bring in legit recruits and win!!!

short memories on your side of 360...

short memories.