Can someone tell me what the hell was wrong with Franchioni?

[Glenn Sosbee]

Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?

[BRStang]

Because all our eggs are in the JJ basket. Don't you get it?

[RushStPony]

Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?

There is no certainty that Fran's hire would "open the floodgate" for the recruits.

Jones brings with him a huge national presence, the reputation of turning around a morbid program immediately, a well respected and inventive offense, and has been a NFL head coach. If you ask me, we can't ask for a more perfect situation if this does in fact materialize.

[Ponymon]

Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?

JJ is employed and Fran is not.

[pomdaddy]

Fran and his assistant coaches want to be here

[icehawks18]

.....because it would have made way too much sense to hire a strong, well-known, well-established coach with strong recruiting capabilities and Texas ties.

how else do you think we remain in the shadow of the Death Penalty after 20+ years as one of the 5-worst teams in DI??? By making stupid decisions!!

[DonkeyKong]

How do we know he wants to be hear? How do we know his interview went poorly? He do we know he doesn't want to just hang out for a year, make A&M money and wait to see what other HC positions come open next year?

[planoponyfan]

[quote="Glenn Sosbee"]Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?[/quote]

I'll preface this by saying that I would have had no problem with the hiring of Fran. I won't have a problem if that's what we ultimately do either. However, there are a couple of reasons why we didn't go that route 2 or 3 weeks ago:

1. I think we were already on the trail of June Jones at that point. Getting a guy who just had a very successful season is better than getting a guy who just got fired for lack of success.
2. Fran is somewhat damaged goods due to the problems he had when he left A&M. (the secret newsletter, etc)

[NickSMU17]

whats wrong with June Jones??? June Jones is just as good a coach as fran and doesn't bring damaged texas goods.....

lets just roll with this June Jones thing, i believe his is a passionate guy and for 2Mil a year he will be passionate about rebuilding SMU, whatever it takes....

[FWMustangGirl]

Fran wouldn't have brought us this positive media exposure.

[DonkeyKong]

Fran wouldn't have brought us this positive media exposure.

I think that's right. It wouldn't get much attention at all except for Aggies saying good luck.

[Glenn Sosbee]

Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?

I'll preface this by saying that I would have had no problem with the hiring of Fran. I won't have a problem if that's what we ultimately do either. However, there are a couple of reasons why we didn't go that route 2 or 3 weeks ago:

1. I think we were already on the trail of June Jones at that point. Getting a guy who just had a very successful season is better than getting a guy who just got fired for lack of success.
2. Fran is somewhat damaged goods due to the problems he had when he left A&M. (the secret newsletter, etc)

I guess beating UT is no big deal.

[BRStang]

Why didn't we just hire Fran three weeks ago? SMU would probably have 2 or 3 State Top 100 running back commits by now. Do we really need to go back to the run and shoot again?

I'll preface this by saying that I would have had no problem with the hiring of Fran. I won't have a problem if that's what we ultimately do either. However, there are a couple of reasons why we didn't go that route 2 or 3 weeks ago:

1. I think we were already on the trail of June Jones at that point. Getting a guy who just had a very successful season is better than getting a guy who just got fired for lack of success.
2. Fran is somewhat damaged goods due to the problems he had when he left A&M. (the secret newsletter, etc)

I guess beating UT is no big deal.

[Mexmustang]

If JJ comes here, which I hope he does, this whole process clearlly seperates JJ from Fran. He is not looking for a promotion or even more money...just respect and after nine years for someone to listen and act on his recommendations to fix the UH program. This is obviously tearing him apart...I would say if both coaches are equal in recruiting and football the thing that clearly seperates JJ is "Loyalty"--even in resigning JJ is forcing the UH to change their ways for the better.

[PhirePhilBennett]

.....because it would have made way too much sense to hire a strong, well-known, well-established coach with strong recruiting capabilities and Texas ties.

how else do you think we remain in the shadow of the Death Penalty after 20+ years as one of the 5-worst teams in DI??? By making stupid decisions!!

Fran hasn't been worth a flip since GP stayed at TCU...