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(01-07-2017 09:05 PM)Bronco14 Wrote:  

(01-07-2017 08:05 PM)BCBronco Wrote:  I think part of the reason that people are so disappointed with PJ leaving is an implied commitment that many of us took seriously but really didn't exist.

His gushing about Kalamazoo, his stated appreciation for KB taking a chance on him, his commentary about improving the facilities and adding stadium capacity all suggested more than a fling. There are probably other examples of his implied love of all things Western and Kalamazoo.

For me the big ones were:
1.) Planning stadium expansion
2.) Saying he'd win a National Championship with WMU
3.) Saying he'd use the money the program bring Men's Track back to WMU
4.) Wanting to build WMU to a Boise St type program
5.) A visible/audible passion for the MAC that other coaches didn't necessarily express

Just all these items seemed to hint he wouldn't jump at the first opportunity. I know some was just coach speak, like winning a National Championship, but still, you just don't see that in your everyday poached coach..

Generally agree with this. My thoughts on the list above:

1) Fun to talk about, but not realistic or necessary (focusing on west end zone renovation as opposed to stadium expansion would have been preferred)

2) Not realistic under the current four-team playoff system

3) Didn't realize this had been said, but many at WMU would've appreciated it if this ever became a reality

4) Probably agree with this most, only because he backed up his talk enough that our program was (potentially, still is, with the right hire) positioned to string together a Boise-like run over a number of years

5) As a former MAC player, it seemed more likely he might've decided to stick around the MAC at least a little bit longer than other coaches