Chico Support Group

[MeanGreenD]

In order to help my fellow Coach Canales fans get through this transition, I'm organizing a Chico Support Group at his favorite Denton Watering Hole East Side Social Club.  Come drown your sorrows and see the game ball from last week up behind John Williams' bar.  Raise a glass to the man and watch the Mean Green battle LaTech.  If you cannot make it, feel free to comment here and allow us to help you get through the 5 stages of grief.

Denial

Even though the writing is on the wall, you refuse to believe that anyone other than Coach Canales will be leading the troops onto the field vs. SMU next September

Anger

You're ready to fight anyone who dares comment that Chico will not be here next year

Bargaining

"If we run the table, he should be the head coach" If that happens, his visor will have a Gamecock or Terrapin on it next season

Depression

You're in a funk as it finally starts to sink in as you read comments from his family and understand him & RV are like oil & water, that he'll be gone 

Acceptance

The sooner you can get here, the better.  You'll be able to appreciate these final four games and soak em in.  You'll start to look at the candidates being mentioned and get excited about who we could bring in.  Accepting the future will allow you to live in the present. 

No matter which stage you currently find yourself in, you, like me, can make it all the way through this.  We've got 4 more shots to lock the gate.  It's a time to look for improvement in our young players and wish success on everyone associated with this program.  Please keep negativity out of this thread, it will hinder your fellow fans ability to make it through this.  Just when they might be making it to acceptance, negativity may catapult them back to anger.

" "I will never stop fighting the fight, determined to win the day.  For it was by perseverance the snail was able to reach the Ark" - Anonymous" - Coach Canales

[SilverEagle]

I used to train foster parents for the state. I've gone over this almost a million times with applicants. The actual stages of the grieving process are....

Shock/Denial

Bargaining

Anger

depression

acceptance/understanding.

[southsideguy]

i will seek help because i thinks he should be our head coach so i guess i am in phase one.

[MeanGreenD]

i will seek help because i thinks he should be our head coach so i guess i am in phase one.

As @‌MeanGreenTexan told me, the first step is admitting you have a problem.  We're here for you brother!

[Cr1028]

I've made it to step 4 but I just can't bring myself to acceptance. It may take the press conference with the new coach to get me there.