Go get Gary Patterson!

NTSU52 · September 11, 2023

Absolutely not. We need to be done being the place where coaches past their prime come to die.

GreenBacker · September 11, 2023

4 hours ago, El Paso Eagle said:

If something like this were to happen (and I don't think it will), I could see Morris reaching out to PB. He's familiar with many of the players and has the experience to work with different schemes.

Would definitely like the idea of PB consulting. I’m pretty convinced we don’t have the players needed to be a successful D1 defense, but Phil was able to work enough magic to make us decent with what we had.

eagle73 · September 11, 2023

19 hours ago, greenjoe said:

When Todd Dodge was here there were a good many Southlake residents that came to the game just to see him. Can you imagine how many Ft Worth people would come to Denton to watch Gary Patterson ?

With the Horned Frogs playing good ball, not even great ball, I would bet almost 12.

Cr1028 · September 11, 2023

21 hours ago, TreeFiddy said:

Ray Mendoza would be an improvement at DC.

How does a coaching staff show up to the season this unprepared? How does an AD allow a coaching staff show up to the season this unprepared?

It was Ron, not Ray. I will never forget that name.

untjim1995 · September 11, 2023

Gary Patterson was who I advocated for this time a year ago. It didn't happen. Morris isn't leaving for at least 2 seasons, at a bare minimum. GP would get a lot of interest, no doubt. And I think getting his batteries recharged would help him if he wants to coach again.

BUt we have no idea if he wants to do that again, if he wants to engage in this new portal and NIL world, and most importantly, when considering the last part, we have no idea if he would even consider coming here to coach, since we have no money or following, as compared to what he was used to at TCU and when compared to almost every other FBS team in the region.

Old Denton · September 11, 2023

20 hours ago, Cerebus said:

As what, defensive coordinator?

Ummmm...he's a 3-3-5 guy. Dirty words around here these days.

817Fan · September 11, 2023

Patterson wouldn't put his name on this defense in a million years.

He's got a freaking statue in FW, he doesn't need this headache. -Besides, his ego is bigger than his statue & there's not enough money in Denton to get him north of Joe T. Garcia's.

SilverEagle · September 11, 2023

20 hours ago, greenminer said:

Absolutely on board with GP on our staff as a consultant/assistant.

Totally there with you (and others) who have suggested this. At this stage of his career "consultant" would be perfect. And as luck might have it, this is the perfect time to knock on his door. He could go to the La Tech game and write up an assessment of the defense with recommendations.

THEN he could come to Denton and help the staff implement his recommendations. We have two full weeks before we play ACC. And that would be a great opportunity to see how well the players and coaches absorb the "suggestions".

TreeFiddy · September 11, 2023

14 minutes ago, SilverEagle said:

Totally there with you (and others) who have suggested this. At this stage of his career "consultant" would be perfect. And as luck might have it, this is the perfect time to knock on his door. He could go to the La Tech game and write up an assessment of the defense with recommendations.

THEN he could come to Denton and help the staff implement his recommendations. We have two full weeks before we play ACC. And that would be a great opportunity to see how well the players and coaches absorb the "suggestions".

We are from corporate and we are here to help!

Also like the earlier suggestions of Phil Bennett. He may even be a better/more likely option due to his familiarity with the program, but any of these types would work. No way you can trust self evaluation from this coaching staff or HC after showing up so unprepared for the season. We really need to know if there is anything salvageable.

SilverEagle · September 12, 2023

20 hours ago, TreeFiddy said:

We are from corporate and we are here to help!

Also like the earlier suggestions of Phil Bennett. He may even be a better/more likely option due to his familiarity with the program, but any of these types would work. No way you can trust self evaluation from this coaching staff or HC after showing up so unprepared for the season. We really need to know if there is anything salvageable.

Welp, that would be a great place to start.

DentonLurker · September 12, 2023

22 hours ago, Old Denton said:

Ummmm...he's a 3-3-5 guy.

Pretty sure Patterson's a 4-2-5 guy.

MAX KOCH · September 13, 2023

On 9/10/2023 at 3:00 PM, BBA1989 said:

Someone should at least knock on the door and talk to Patterson. The answer is always no unless you ask.

You can't get the sale unless you ask for the order.

Edited September 15, 2023 by MAX KOCH

Jonnyeagle · September 13, 2023

On 9/11/2023 at 1:02 PM, TreeFiddy said:

Also like the earlier suggestions of Phil Bennett.

He’s not working for anyone as I can tell and perhaps we could pay him as a consultant to assist our young DC through his learning process.

97and03 · September 13, 2023

On 9/12/2023 at 5:11 PM, DentonLurker said:

Pretty sure Patterson's a 4-2-5 guy.

Yes

cousin oliver · September 13, 2023

On 9/11/2023 at 12:17 PM, 817Fan said:

Patterson wouldn't put his name on this defense in a million years.

He's got a freaking statue in FW, he doesn't need this headache. -Besides, his ego is bigger than his statue & there's not enough money in Denton to get him north of Joe T. Garcia's.

Not disagreeing with you but I just wonder if we will know for sure unless we ask him.