Not saying your wrong. But kids trying to find programs looking to fill spots I would imagine are few and far between. Probably the upside of the early signing period.
Dammit man. Just tell us what you know.
How do you know he’s a better coach? Because he’s not Dana? Why a 6 year contract? What if doesn’t bring in a Conference Championship in 4? I guess 2 extra years are warranted.
I thought it was 9 per year and a Conference Championship in 4 or was that the standard by some on this board.
Not there base D and their middle LB are less than average, let alone the DBs.
Plus their coach is Dana.
I do not know it, but most "coach ranking" lists have him well higher than Holgorsen on the list. I am not on the championship or bust by a certain date train. I want to see progress, which to me means win the games you should, compete in EVERY game, stop the blowout losses that have been too common the past few years, beat Oklahoma once to start with, then trade wins with them. NEVER lose to Kansas again, win some bowl games, represent the University well. Shane "balls aplenty" Lyons will keep his eye on the situation and measure success or failure and has made it clear that sub par performance will not be rwarded, that WVU doesn't pass out participation trophies!!!
Why trade wins with OU or anybody else? YOU PLAY TO WIN THE GAME!!!! Did OU get the memo that they were supposed to beat us the first game and then we’ll trade every other game? If so, they’ve been cheating us.
You wanted Dana out the minute King Ollie announced that Dana was replacing Stewart after 3 years. I was in Stewart’s camp until he contacted the Post Gazette in an effort to discredit Dana. Did he reach his ceiling or should have he gotten rid of the DC?
I felt, and still do that Luck did Stewart dirty. I think Stewart should have replaced his OC prior to 2010, I do not know what conversations Luck and Stewart had, nor does anyone on here. I wonder what some of those talks were? I think Stewart had reached his ceiling, but I loved that WVU competed in every game but one during his tenure, I like defensive football, and WVU played excellent defense those years. I also was pissed that Stewart tried to get the reporter to dig, but isn't that America of the late 20th century and beyond?????? While I supported Stewart, I do not think he should have been hired as HC, just think where we would be today if Garrison and Manchin had kept their mouths shut when Pastilong was in talks with Fisher!!!!!
Only thing I can figure is that his contract goes through next year, so are they figuring they just as well get something out of him since they have to pay him anyway?????
I think that Lyons was OK with what was going on in football, but not excited about it. He offered what he thought was right for WVU, Holgorsen countered with what he felt was best for him, common ground couldn't be reached. No fault, no blame, two parties looking at their interest couldn't get a deal done, so Holgorsen went down the road. No different that me going into a car dealer and being unable to do a deal, so go to the next car lot and deal. I think it works out best for everyone, there are no burnt bridges, no hurt feelings, a business deal was done.
