Fuente was unexpected for this job...I think he interviews extremely well, so if give the opportunity to interview I think people will be surprised who offers.

Secondly, I am not sure how patient Fuente is...He took this job which by all indications from the outside looking in was a coaches graveyard. He is an up and coming coach that has definitely helped the program to this point...Great hire by the administration whether he leaves after this year or not.

(11-19-2014 04:35 PM)Rob Wrote:  If Fuente wants to bounce now he'll wind up with the opportunity to do so. I'm not a mind reader, or connected to the program like TC, so who knows what his mindset is. We also don't know which jobs will be open or what their hiring strategy will be. Too early to speculate on much, although that won't stop any of us. Ha.

No one's connected to the program like TC.

(11-19-2014 03:15 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:13 PM)Ramen_Tiger Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:10 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  The guy was only at TCU for 3 or 4 years. He's almost been here as long.

What exactly would lure him back to TCU?

Texas and Oklahoma are his recruiting grounds and TCU is an attractive job now that they are in the Big 12 and the commitment to football

TCU is effectively behind Texas, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, A&M and Baylor just off the top of my head, when recruiting in that area.

What is Patterson paid right now?

They aren't effectively behind any of them in the rankings; they know Fuente, he knows them; he would get a massive raise and would get to coach in a premier conference. Fuente would leave for much less attractive jobs than TCU.

If Memphis matches the money, then I doubt Fuentes would leave for TCU. TCU is basically SMU with Gary Patterson. Their fan base is small and their presence in the Metroplex nominal. Patterson is a fantastic coach, and Fuente is cut from the same cloth, but any coach coming in would be held to an almost unattainable standard... for a middling program like TCU. I'd be more concerned with the next tier... like an Ok State , if Gundy were to leave.

I believe JF has been told that if it's just a money decision, we'll match the money. So if he decides to leave it will be for more than money.

I still think JF wants to build something here, wants stability for his children. Given the premise above, I think he is here for a while. The exception would be the home run job & I don't think TCU is it.

(11-20-2014 08:18 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  If Memphis matches the money, then I doubt Fuentes would leave for TCU. TCU is basically SMU with Gary Patterson. Their fan base is small and their presence in the Metroplex nominal. Patterson is a fantastic coach, and Fuente is cut from the same cloth, but any coach coming in would be held to an almost unattainable standard... for a middling program like TCU. I'd be more concerned with the next tier... like an Ok State , if Gundy were to leave.

TCU would have a lot of talent left over, Fuente would probably get to keep a lot of the recruits, and is a good recruiter in his own right. He would take the coaching staff with him, and make great money and.

Other jobs will come open and Fuente would use TCU as a stepping stone to get to the next level. Not saying it is a given that this will happen, but that is how he is thinking.

Look for Florida to hire an offensive minded coach. The last two defensive minded coaches they've hired have been disasters

(11-19-2014 03:33 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  OU sure as hell isn't taking JF.

(11-19-2014 03:25 PM)okcomputer76 Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:22 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:19 PM)okcomputer76 Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:17 PM)Bathtub Gin Wrote:  All sources indicate Stoops but who knows

and Fuente played at OU.....

I'm sure Texas thought they wouldn't have to settle for Charlie Strong but things happen.

"Settle" for Charlie Strong?

He was 37-15 at Louisville. Won two Big East Championships and a Sugar Bowl.

Reminds me of one of the best LSUFreek gifs -

(11-19-2014 03:22 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Oh boy.

Folks treating Fuente like they did Calipari.

Agree 100% Gezzzzz
What is Fuents biggest win?

He's gone when/if offered a power 5 job that isn't an absolute albatross like Kansas for example.

Don't think otherwise.

(11-20-2014 06:29 AM)FUB Wrote:  Holy Crap are you all kidding me ? If you think people don't see what has happened in less than three years here your absolutely bat sh!t crazy . The man is on the radar!

Easy ther
Three years ago Memphis was so bad CBU could have beaten them.

ohhhhhhhhhhhhhh

(11-20-2014 09:23 AM)tigerblu Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:22 PM)HoopDreams Wrote:  Oh boy.

Folks treating Fuente like they did Calipari.

Agree 100% Gezzzzz
What is Fuents biggest win?

When was the last time the team was 7-3 and will probalbly be 9-3 at the end ? try never . BS all you want the man is getting done in a tougher conference than any we have been in .

(11-19-2014 04:21 PM)Unionman76 Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:58 PM)MemphisCanes Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:47 PM)okcomputer76 Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:33 PM)salukiblue Wrote:  

(11-19-2014 03:25 PM)okcomputer76 Wrote:  I'm sure Texas thought they wouldn't have to settle for Charlie Strong but things happen.

"Settle" for Charlie Strong?

He was 37-15 at Louisville. Won two Big East Championships and a Sugar Bowl.

They went down a list of quite a few names before they "settled" on Charlie Strong. He was far from their first choice which was my point. Strong is a good coach but the hire was met with lukewarm enthusiasm at the time - google "texas coaching search" if you don't believe me. There are a lot of variables here but IF Stoops were to leave OU then their list of potential replacements would probably have Fuente's name on it somewhere. Odds are that their coaching search will go similarly to Texas' meaning they will have to move down the aforementioned list. Much crazier things have happened.

When has any fanbase ever gotten their first choice in a coaching search? ("Gruden's coming!")

Texas' AD knocked it out of the park with Strong.

Texas 6-5 this year

swing and a miss for the talent in the state of texas

This year.

Over the next five years Texas likely to compete for their conference champion every year. Strong is a good coach.

(11-19-2014 03:17 PM)Bathtub Gin Wrote:  All sources indicate Stoops but who knows

That was big talk on DFW radio the past few days.

He has a relationship with the Florida AD.

Patterson isn't going anywhere unless TCU starts screwing him around, and I don't see that happening.

(11-20-2014 08:43 AM)Stammers Wrote:  

(11-20-2014 08:18 AM)Marc Mensa Wrote:  If Memphis matches the money, then I doubt Fuentes would leave for TCU. TCU is basically SMU with Gary Patterson. Their fan base is small and their presence in the Metroplex nominal. Patterson is a fantastic coach, and Fuente is cut from the same cloth, but any coach coming in would be held to an almost unattainable standard... for a middling program like TCU. I'd be more concerned with the next tier... like an Ok State , if Gundy were to leave.

TCU would have a lot of talent left over, Fuente would probably get to keep a lot of the recruits, and is a good recruiter in his own right. He would take the coaching staff with him, and make great money and.

Other jobs will come open and Fuente would use TCU as a stepping stone to get to the next level. Not saying it is a given that this will happen, but that is how he is thinking.

What next level? TCU is in the Big XII and is a national contender and has been since they were an annual BCS Buster. I don't think Patterson is going anywhere, but TCU has arrived and anyone going there isn't looking for a stepping stone. Patterson will be there as long as Beamer has been at VT.

Enter sport here _____________ ; Enter a University looking for a coach in said sport _____________. Enter University of Memphis Coach of said sport___________. Proceed to full scale melt down of us loosing said coach. We are unbelievable!

Stay Away From FUENTE!

(11-20-2014 09:27 AM)HoopDreams Wrote:  He's gone when/if offered a power 5 job that isn't an absolute albatross like Kansas for example.

Don't think otherwise.

We don't always agree, but this is 100% true, IMO.

(11-20-2014 08:52 AM)Brother Bluto Wrote:  Look for Florida to hire an offensive minded coach. The last two defensive minded coaches they've hired have been disasters

That's what Foley said as well.

Rick stock still and Tommy west to Florida

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