Now that Fran is out at A&M, what about Bronco? - cougarguard.com — unofficial BYU Cougars / LDS sports, football, basketball forum and message board

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 06:19 PM

I know there is no chance of it, but I think Bronco would be an excellent coach for A&M. I don't think any coach alive could leverage A&M's traditions like Bronco could.

The downside of a Bronco hire is:

1) he isn't a good ol boy
2) I don't think he knows Texas recruiting
3) not a big name

Frankly, A&M isn't smart enough to hire someone like Bronco. The AD can't afford to take a chance, because if he makes the wrong move here, he is gone.

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 06:26 PM

this is cracking me up. The texags.com server is imploding. I can't even load a page.

They are in nirvana right now, with Fran being given the boot. They will now have 10,000 conversations about whether Tommy T will really come or not (supposedly will cost $6 million to buy out his Auburn contract). Tommy supposedly owns a home near College Station.

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 06:32 PM

more than 9,000 people logged into Texags.com. And this isn't some Rival site where people from other boards drop by.

Gives you some perspective doesn't it. If Bronco were to announce his resignation, CB might have, AT THE VERY MOST, 250-300 donors logged in.

Indy Coug · 11-05-2007, 06:43 PM

The sooner Texas A&M fans accept that their school will always be an also-ran in the Big12 and on the national scene, the sooner they can regain that sense of peace in their lives.

bYuPride · 11-05-2007, 06:51 PM

Will Gary Patterson not be a consideration for aTm?

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bYuPride

Will Gary Patterson not be a consideration for aTm?

I haven't heard his name mentioned once.

It's not a coincidence that Aggie jokes always portray Aggies as stupid and provincial.

They will not hire anyone without a drawl, who doesn't attend a Protestant church, who isn't married to a member of the DAR.

Clark Addison · 11-05-2007, 07:01 PM

I agree that TA&M would be a good fit for Bronco, but I think there is a better one. I was watching the Irish getting together to sing their Alma Mater after their game on Saturday, and I thought that Bronco could do great there. He could totally sell the Notre Dame Tradition, work the players on the honor it is to play there, talk about the history and commitment. It's a very similar set-up to BYU in a lot of ways, but much more inclusive, since it's more about the religion of football than the religion of Joseph Smith.

After Gerry Faust, I think ND wants their coaches to be a little higher profile than Bronco is right now. Maybe if Bronco keeps winning, he will be more of a candidate in a year or two when ND gets tired of Weis, but I doubt it.

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 07:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clark Addison

I agree that TA&M would be a good fit for Bronco, but I think there is a better one. I was watching the Irish getting together to sing their Alma Mater after their game on Saturday, and I thought that Bronco could do great there. He could totally sell the Notre Dame Tradition, work the players on the honor it is to play there, talk about the history and commitment. It's a very similar set-up to BYU in a lot of ways, but much more inclusive, since it's more about the religion of football than the religion of Joseph Smith.

After Gerry Faust, I think ND wants their coaches to be a little higher profile than Bronco is right now. Maybe if Bronco keeps winning, he will be more of a candidate in a year or two when ND gets tired of Weis, but I doubt it.

No I don't think Bronco makes the jump to ND EVER from BYU. It's just too big of a jump. It would shock the nation.

He would need to take a BCS job, and rebuild a program in a major conference. Even him going to A&M would be a huge stretch.

I wouuld actually really enjoy it if Bronco went to A&M. It would be fun to follow, and I could get back behind the Aggies.

MikeWaters · 11-05-2007, 07:04 PM

I should also mention that it would do wonders for the church IMO, if someone like Bronco were the coach in a big program.

Indy Coug · 11-05-2007, 07:06 PM

Like Andy Reid?

11-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#1
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	Now that Fran is out at A&M, what about Bronco? I know there is no chance of it, but I think Bronco would be an excellent coach for A&M. I don't think any coach alive could leverage A&M's traditions like Bronco could. The downside of a Bronco hire is: 1) he isn't a good ol boy 2) I don't think he knows Texas recruiting 3) not a big name Frankly, A&M isn't smart enough to hire someone like Bronco. The AD can't afford to take a chance, because if he makes the wrong move here, he is gone.

11-05-2007, 06:51 PM	#5
bYuPride Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,058	Will Gary Patterson not be a consideration for aTm? __________________ Get your BYU license plates http://dmv.utah.gov/licensecollegiate.html#byu You do not have to wait for your current registration to expire. Get your freakin' plates on your vehicle and be TRUE BLUE!!!!!! "I'm on my beater bike" Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

11-05-2007, 06:26 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	this is cracking me up. The texags.com server is imploding. I can't even load a page. They are in nirvana right now, with Fran being given the boot. They will now have 10,000 conversations about whether Tommy T will really come or not (supposedly will cost $6 million to buy out his Auburn contract). Tommy supposedly owns a home near College Station.

11-05-2007, 06:32 PM	#3
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	more than 9,000 people logged into Texags.com. And this isn't some Rival site where people from other boards drop by. Gives you some perspective doesn't it. If Bronco were to announce his resignation, CB might have, AT THE VERY MOST, 250-300 donors logged in.

11-05-2007, 06:43 PM	#4
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	The sooner Texas A&M fans accept that their school will always be an also-ran in the Big12 and on the national scene, the sooner they can regain that sense of peace in their lives.

11-05-2007, 07:01 PM	#7
Clark Addison Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 638	I agree that TA&M would be a good fit for Bronco, but I think there is a better one. I was watching the Irish getting together to sing their Alma Mater after their game on Saturday, and I thought that Bronco could do great there. He could totally sell the Notre Dame Tradition, work the players on the honor it is to play there, talk about the history and commitment. It's a very similar set-up to BYU in a lot of ways, but much more inclusive, since it's more about the religion of football than the religion of Joseph Smith. After Gerry Faust, I think ND wants their coaches to be a little higher profile than Bronco is right now. Maybe if Bronco keeps winning, he will be more of a candidate in a year or two when ND gets tired of Weis, but I doubt it.

11-05-2007, 07:04 PM	#9
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,365	I should also mention that it would do wonders for the church IMO, if someone like Bronco were the coach in a big program.

11-05-2007, 07:06 PM	#10
Indy Coug Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Between Iraq and a hard place Posts: 7,569	Like Andy Reid?