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It’ll be interesting to see the terms on the extension. We might be doing this again in December for real depending on the buyout.
I don’t think he leaves in the short term for anything other than a OSU or ND offer. Although to be honest it would not entirely surprise me for MSU to make another run at him in December when the timing is better. He’d actually be a good fit at Michigan but I doubt either party would entertain that idea because of the OSU ties.Brent Wyrick
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Originally posted by Lobot View PostIt’ll be interesting to see the terms on the extension. We might be doing this again in December for real depending on the buyout.
I don’t think he leaves in the short term for anything other than a OSU or ND offer. Although to be honest it would not entirely surprise me for MSU to make another run at him in December when the timing is better. He’d actually be a good fit at Michigan but I doubt either party would entertain that idea because of the OSU ties.
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Originally posted by JohnFrancis View PostGreat news...I have to think that in a few years Ryan Day (given his pro experience) will receive interest for an NFL HC gig a la Matt Rhule, and that's when CLF will leave...back to OSU.
Unless, as Lobot eluded to, his contract situation turns sour, I think we're safe with LF for another 2-3 years here. If he's put together a top 15-20 program by then and dominates the conference, I'm sure he'll start getting clawed at - could happen sooner if he has a great year - the UC team last season had all sorts of issues and squeaked out a lot of wins, his first season was a losing one, he's only been a HC for 3 years now, I think it'll take some more time before the big boy schools are really interested in him - MSU was pretty unique, and, TBH, they're desperate (no knock on LF).
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Originally posted by JohnFrancis View PostGreat news...I have to think that in a few years Ryan Day (given his pro experience) will receive interest for an NFL HC gig a la Matt Rhule, and that's when CLF will leave...back to OSU.
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Originally posted by Lobot View PostIt’ll be interesting to see the terms on the extension. We might be doing this again in December for real depending on the buyout.
I don’t think he leaves in the short term for anything other than a OSU or ND offer. Although to be honest it would not entirely surprise me for MSU to make another run at him in December when the timing is better. He’d actually be a good fit at Michigan but I doubt either party would entertain that idea because of the OSU ties.
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Originally posted by leo from jersey View Post
um Bo Schembechler was Woody's top assistant and Gary Moeller was a tOSU captain.
I do think that rivalry is way more polarized than it used to be. Not sure that would happen in today's environment. They have to have their Michigan man.Brent Wyrick
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Hey, for those who would like to celebrate this occasion, there's a huge push on for season tickets subscription and donations right to help pay Fickell's salary.
Go here, join UCATS and pick up some tickets.
https://gobearcats.com/news/2020/2/1...e-fickell.aspxBrent Wyrick
92 Final Four Front Row
@LobotC2DFW
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Originally posted by leo from jersey View PostFolks I am groovy with the moment. Let us enjoy our coach and while doing it, develop Freeman and especially Gino for replacements if LF leaves. Also remember Mickens is on the staff. He has a very bright future too.
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Originally posted by Lobot View Post
Good point. Leo, I was like maybe 8 when most of that happened.
I do think that rivalry is way more polarized than it used to be. Not sure that would happen in today's environment. They have to have their Michigan man.
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Let me preface this by saying I am SO happy that he is staying... We really have something special going with him as the leader of the program.
BUT... a question about how all of this finished up. IF coach is being honest about his reasons for staying (wife, kids, etc)... why even do the interview ?
If those are truly dear to you, why would you not say "due to those reasons", I do not wish to be considered a candidate ? In some of the reporting online,
it sounds like MSU might have come up short on their sales pitch... that would mean that.. had they done a better job, he may have taken the offer. Which
again... leads me back to.. what happened to the reasons stated for staying here ?
Again.. i am PUMPED that he is staying... I just kinda feel like.. Are we being told the REAL reason he turned it down...
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