USC Should Have Taken Petersen Rather Than Sark

[Red_Alert]

ive lived here for ten years. NOTHING SPECIAL

"Nothing special" to YOU.

 

[trojanfan12]

Lighten up francis. Theres a joke up thar somewhere.

 

[WizardHawk]

The rumors are he never had the usc job.

The reports in the idaho papers said he respectfully requested his name be withdrawn after talking to Haydn saying he had philosophical differences in how to run a program. They didn't see things the same way and he said he didn't think he could run a team under Pat's vision.

 

[trojanfan12]

ive lived here for ten years. NOTHING SPECIAL

Translation = It's peaceful, quiet and not crowded, so you city folks stay the hell away.

 

[WizardHawk]

Mike Bellotti has been going around local media today saying that 6-7 years ago Petersen told him UW was a job that very much appealed to him. He didn't say 'dream job', but it was a location and program he apparently has had a great interest in for a long time.

 

[trojanfan12]

The rumors are he never had the usc job.

Basically, Petersen and Haden talked and both reached the conclusion that USC just isn't the right fit for Petersen. In order for both sides to "save face", Petersen was able to "remove his name from consideration" and USC can say "we never offered anyone but Sark".

 

[dirtboy068]

He likes to fish and enjoys the NW outdoor life. His kids are now out of high school, but he has family in this area and wants to stay around this part of the country because of it. Petersen doesn't enjoy the media or the limelight and UW isn't a hot bed for that despite having a program that can reach the big stage.

He had taken BSU about as far as he could have and was ready for a new challenge. He had said last summer that it might be time for a change for him.

So why UW? A program on the rise with a lot of talent already there, but hasn't been a top ranked team in more than a decade. The pieces are there, but the pressure isn't nearly what it would have been at some of those other schools. He will be given more time to get it all going. UW just opened a brand new stadium and facilities that are said to be the top in the Pac (although many agree Oregon's facilities cannot be topped by anyone). This is a football town with all other sports a distant second at best. The fan base here is rabid and very supportive and yet we give the coaches their chance to get things done without unnecessary pressure.



then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.



then why not stay in boise st?
Bottom line: He likes the region and UW gives him a platform to go to the major college level without a lot of the pressure or media scrutiny.

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

 

[bocomo007]

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

 

[TheDayMan]

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

Maybe it just doesn't make sense to you...

 

[trojanfan12]

The reports in the idaho papers said he respectfully requested his name be withdrawn after talking to Haydn saying he had philosophical differences in how to run a program. They didn't see things the same way and he said he didn't think he could run a team under Pat's vision.

Yeah, some of what has been reported out here is that it came down to some of the media/booster stuff. Petersen isn't a big "media/boosters guy" and dealing with the media and boosters is pretty much mandatory at USC.

Petersen likes to have closed practices and that doesn't fly at USC. Kiffin closed his practices and the media flipped the hell out and it was a big part of the reason why they took every opportunity to rip him. The media hating him is a large part of the reason that there was so much negativity around the program.

 

[WizardHawk]

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

Are you high? Because it's hard to carry on a conversation with someone who is stoned.

 

[seahawksfan234]

Washington lucked out: lost their coach and improved (got an upgrade) doing so.

I think both teams won. I honestly hate Sark for what he did but I think he is a good fit at USC. I believe Petersen to be a better coach overall but think Sark fits in better at USC than Petersen would have.

I am happy we were able to upgrade and I think with the resources at Sark's disposal he should do well at USC. Well enough that he may eventually get an NFL offer and ditch USC just as he did UW.

 

[WizardHawk]

Yeah, some of what has been reported out here is that it came down to some of the media/booster stuff. Petersen isn't a big "media/boosters guy" and dealing with the media and boosters is pretty much mandatory at USC.

Petersen likes to have closed practices and that doesn't fly at USC. Kiffin closed his practices and the media flipped the hell out and it was a big part of the reason why they took every opportunity to rip him. The media hating him is a large part of the reason that there was so much negativity around the program.

I'm not sure if any of us will ever know exactly what was said and if Haden was ever really going to offer Petersen the job over Sark, but it is safe enough to just say both teams got the guy that fits their situation and just be happy for both.

 

[trojanfan12]

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

Thought Wizard explained it pretty well. In short, the culture at UW is a much better fit for him than the culture at USC.

 

[seahawksfan234]

then why not stay at boise? he could have more than enough to travel or have his family travel.

Dude he just explained it to you LOL.

 

[cane_man]

The reports in the idaho papers said he respectfully requested his name be withdrawn after talking to Haydn saying he had philosophical differences in how to run a program. They didn't see things the same way and he said he didn't think he could run a team under Pat's vision.

And usc had zero problems with him saying that.

Signs pointing to bsu in trouble. Bookmarket if you wish.

 

[WhiteMamba]

Mike Bellotti has been going around local media today saying that 6-7 years ago Petersen told him UW was a job that very much appealed to him. He didn't say 'dream job', but it was a location and program he apparently has had a great interest in for a long time.

Not a reason why the job wouldnt appeal to anyone. Especially Pete.

 

[cane_man]

I'm not sure if any of us will ever know exactly what was said and if Haden was ever really going to offer Petersen the job over Sark, but it is safe enough to just say both teams got the guy that fits their situation and just be happy for both.

All true. UW upgrade, imo. And a sark upgrade, imo. As for usc

 

[trojanfan12]

I'm not sure if any of us will ever know exactly what was said and if Haden was ever really going to offer Petersen the job over Sark, but it is safe enough to just say both teams got the guy that fits their situation and just be happy for both.

I don't think either side has much to complain about.

 

[WizardHawk]

Not a reason why the job wouldnt appeal to anyone. Especially Pete.

No, but many (mostly non Pac folks) are questioning why he choose UW over all of the other schools that have come after him in recent years or why he didn't hold out for a Florida or other such school. I don't think many of them know about the full transformation going on around the Pac and what UW has done to improve facilities, stadium, infrastructure in recent years. UW pays more than any other public school in the Pac and the region backs this team as well or better than the rest as well when all things are equal. I mean obviously the Duck fans are out in larger numbers with their success, but when all teams are equal you won't find a base that supports their team more. I don't think anyone outside of the Pac has any idea about any of the dynamics of the conference.