(11-21-2015 08:41 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  Am I the only one who feels that throwing a ton of money at Fuente is very risky...

The only thing which makes it risky is the fickleness of most fans. Many of the same ones who say "offer Fuente whatever it takes - hang the cost" will quickly decide that he is an idiot and vocally demand his firing after a couple of bad seasons. I have watched such nonsense around here for 48 years, going back to those bumper stickers saying "Boot Spook" back in 1971.

(11-21-2015 09:08 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Fans need to do our part. I urge my fellow Tiger fans to give to the TSF, buy season tickets, game tickets, donate, and attend games as much as time and means permit. It is the true fan's responsibility.

^^^^^^^The most profound words in this entire thread.

(11-21-2015 08:41 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  Am I the only one who feels that throwing a ton of money at Fuente is very risky...

Last years team was very successful due to a great defense (Odom). This years team is extremely successful due to Offense (Paxton).
Both of those may be gone next year, Fuente has not proven he can do it consistently.

I know it is the right thing to do, but it just seem risky, could possibly turn into Pastner version 2.0.

We are set at QB for at least another 4 years. With what we have under rd shirt we do not have to worry much about the immediate future. With Fuente's reputation we should continue to sign good QBs.

(11-21-2015 08:41 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  Am I the only one who feels that throwing a ton of money at Fuente is very risky...

Last years team was very successful due to a great defense (Odom). This years team is extremely successful due to Offense (Paxton).
Both of those may be gone next year, Fuente has not proven he can do it consistently.

I know it is the right thing to do, but it just seem risky, could possibly turn into Pastner version 2.0.

No, you are not the only one. I think a bigger issue would be whether a larger school would be willing to invest as much in him at this point. Clearly he has done a really good job here in four seasons, even season two, which saw his wins go from four to three, had all the metrics of improvement...until the last two games of that season which were turkeys.

But, if I was a Southern Cal, and this is in no way thinking or having any idea whether a Southern Cal would make contact, I would want to see if he sustains success after a Lynch leaves and yes, after the last of Porters recruits cycle though, which would mean next year.

From our standpoint, I cannot imagine that butts in the seat for our last home game this year would not be very important. Whether we win or lose today's game.

We need big time fans to keep what we hope turns out to be a continued big time coach.

(11-21-2015 09:49 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(11-21-2015 09:08 AM)Tiger1983 Wrote:  Fans need to do our part. I urge my fellow Tiger fans to give to the TSF, buy season tickets, game tickets, donate, and attend games as much as time and means permit. It is the true fan's responsibility.

^^^^^^^The most profound words in this entire thread.

You said it all..... both of you.

Thanks ! !

GO TIGERS ... BEAT TEMPLE

THEN BE SURE AND GO TO THE SMU GAME ! ! !

(11-21-2015 08:41 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  Am I the only one who feels that throwing a ton of money at Fuente is very risky...

Sure it's "risky"-- what's the better response? That's rhetorical---

(11-20-2015 06:27 PM)sregitog Wrote:  Rivals had already reported this yesterday. They reported $3 mill per year for 8 years

No doubt he get P5 offers after he's brought this program from a 'near death' state to now. I think if it's money only that's good enough to keep him---- IF it's money only.

(11-21-2015 09:46 AM)Gray Avenger Wrote:  

(11-21-2015 08:41 AM)macgar32 Wrote:  Am I the only one who feels that throwing a ton of money at Fuente is very risky...

The only thing which makes it risky is the fickleness of most fans. Many of the same ones who say "offer Fuente whatever it takes - hang the cost" will quickly decide that he is an idiot and vocally demand his firing after a couple of bad seasons. I have watched such nonsense around here for 48 years, going back to those bumper stickers saying "Boot Spook" back in 1971.

we don't have fickle fans, (not more than any other school)we have a few morons spouting nonsense.