A day after being let go, Gary Patterson shows up to work for TCU football

[Jonnyeagle]

Please Wren - I beg of you - Please go get us Gary Patterson.  There are so many reasons that this makes sense for him and us.  As this article clearly states, he is still wanting to coach and he would be a once in a lifetime hire for North Texas.  I beg of you, put the University first on this one. 

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Gary Patterson showed up to work on Monday. TCU and its longtime football coach parted ways on Sunday, but multiple people told the Star-Telegram that Patterson went to the football offices Monday — and not to pack his bags. Instead, Patterson met with a few of his assistants about the game plan he’d put together for Saturday’s game against No. 14 Baylor.

If Monday is any indication, it doesn’t appear that Patterson is ready to walk away from coaching anytime soon. Sources indicated that Patterson was in positive spirits Monday, walking around the offices as the former head coach. His friend and former special assistant, Jerry Kill, will serve as TCU’s interim coach for the remainder of the season.

 

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article255467571.html#storylink=cpy

 

[meangreenJW]

5 minutes ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Please Wren - I beg of you - Please go get us Gary Patterson.  There are so many reasons that this makes sense for him and us.  As this article clearly states, he is still wanting to coach and he would be a once in a lifetime hire for North Texas.  I beg of you, put the University first on this one. 

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article255467571.html#storylink=cpy

 

That's a no vote from me. I respect GP but it seems there's reasons he's being pushed out. Rumors behind the scenes that he's become a nightmare to deal with, the whole debacle where he repeated a racial slur, some of the highest portal turnover in the country. GP has been an incredible coach, but there's no reason to believe his best days aren't far behind him. When you have a statue in front of the stadium and the best relationships with boosters of anyone on campus and still get pushed out, there's probably reasons. 

To be clear, I'd have GP on my list. But definitely not at the top and for sure not before conducting a nationwide search. But hey, I'm a blue collar worker so what the hell do I know? 

[meangreenbob]

NO NO NO NO

NO TO GARY PATTERSON!!

[tmjerm]

Maybe the fire really is in the belly still.  My gut was he is burned out and needs a break, but that act (possibly designed to display to next employer) gives me second thoughts.  He's been whiney this year after games, but he's tenacious, defensive minded, has great relationships with players, great recruiter...worth considering.

[Wag Tag]

If he would be interested and wants to stay local he should be at the top of the list!

[Moobs]

6 years ago, I had hoped that SL could be our GP.  But maybe GP can be our GP?

 

[untjim1995]

#hireGary

[El Paso Eagle]

At some point we will find out but I think GP pissed off the wrong boosters. The last straw was probably when he called them out saying they were not doing enough.

[UNTLifer]

41 minutes ago, El Paso Eagle said:

At some point we will find out but I think GP pissed off the wrong boosters. The last straw was probably when he called them out saying they were not doing enough.

Yep.  If you look at where TCU was when he came on the scene and where they are now, calling out your supporters in public was probably a poor decision.

 

[MrAlien]

the transfer portal and the NIL have not been kind to their program, I think thats less on GP and more on the fact that TCU is not a major player when it comes to power schools. 

[DeepGreen]

23 minutes ago, UNTLifer said:

Yep.  If you look at where TCU was when he came on the scene and where they are now, calling out your supporters in public was probably a poor decision.

 

You think?

Can you imagine being a $5mil a year TCU supporter and your head coach says you're not doing enough?

I've been told when Amon Carter was expanded and the Suites built, it took a $1 million dollar per year donation to get and keep one of those suites.  Some of the suites may have required a larger donation.  If I heard wrong, someone please correct me.

[UNT 90 Grad]

12 minutes ago, MrAlien said:

the transfer portal and the NIL have not been kind to their program, I think thats less on GP and more on the fact that TCU is not a major player when it comes to power schools. 

There was an interesting discussion on The Ticket this morning regarding the change in college football and coaching since the portal.  Player relationship building and maintenance are now a very important part of coaching.  Apparently that wasn’t Gary’s strong suit.  More of an authoritarian.  

[untjim1995]

He’s exactly what we need here. A great defensive mind and a coach that brings out an edge when they play. He does his best with underrated players who were overlooked.

[Cr1028]

In the annals of history, outside of his win/loss record, Patterson is not reflected upon kindly even by Frog fans.

[TheReal_jayD]

8 hours ago, Jonnyeagle said:

Please Wren - I beg of you - Please go get us Gary Patterson.  There are so many reasons that this makes sense for him and us.  As this article clearly states, he is still wanting to coach and he would be a once in a lifetime hire for North Texas.  I beg of you, put the University first on this one. 

Read more at: https://www.star-telegram.com/sports/college/big-12/texas-christian-university/article255467571.html#storylink=cpy

 

[El Paso Eagle]

Got to love the TCU fans. Dumpling on the thought of Dykes as the next HC. This right after he cam in their house and beat them.