https://footballscoop.com/news/jake-spav...exas-state

This is the worst news. He was a 10/10 coach, just needed more time

Glad for Bobcat fans but I am surprised.

(11-27-2022 01:14 PM)MeepMeep Wrote:  This is the worst news. He was a 10/10 coach, just needed more time

That's funny right there!

I'm sure they are cheering in San Marcos.

Finally. Thank Cajuns for the final nail

Hope the next guy turns it around for TXST.

Best of luck to the Bobcats in finding the right guy.

Is this where Texas State actually taps into their Texas potential and becomes a SBC staple?

Curious who Texas State fans think might be in the mix for the job?

Go get Troy Taylor, Jay Hill, Jeff Choate, or Brent Vigen

They can take Clark!

Without really researching a lot, it seems like Scott Frost would do well there. He would be at the top of my list for any mid major.

(11-27-2022 02:40 PM)GreenDaddy Wrote:  Without really researching a lot, it seems like Scott Frost would do well there. He would be at the top of my list for any mid major.

That's probably a really good choice. He was only at UCF for 2 years but he really excelled there. Maybe it's because of what he inherited, but I do think he did a great job there. It's possible that he may be a coach that is better suited away from the P5 programs.

I read elsewhere this was decided a couple weeks back. Not sure the validity of that rumor but TXST was making a change regardless of last night’s outcome.

Not surprising, and I suppose necessary, but the constant turnover has made the HC position at TXST a near toxic opportunity.

On the plus side it’s a FBS program in Texas, San Marcos is a lovely community, the university is wonderful, and the football facilities are top-notch. The salary is also definitely competitive for a G5 program in a developing SBC.

On the down side it’s a program sandwiched between UT-Austin and a fast developing UTSA for regional media attention, and the proximity of nearby A&M and Houston also doesn’t help recruiting.

Hopefully the Bobcats find the right HC this time.

(11-27-2022 01:14 PM)MeepMeep Wrote:  This is the worst news. He was a 10/10 coach, just needed more time

Texas State, being in the Sun Belt Conference, deserve be a more competitive football team. Spavital, IMO was in over his head. I am happy for the Bobcat nation, personally.

(11-27-2022 03:11 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  ....and the proximity of nearby A&M and Houston also doesn’t help recruiting.

I don't think that's really an issue. There's been a lot of wasted talent come through at TXST since 2010.

(11-27-2022 03:18 PM)CatMom Wrote:  

(11-27-2022 03:11 PM)Longhorn Wrote:  ....and the proximity of nearby A&M and Houston also doesn’t help recruiting.

I don't think that's really an issue. There's been a lot of wasted talent come through at TXST since 2010.

It is a non issue there is plenty of talent in the state and region to go around or atleast be competitive.

Striking while the iron is hot with solid new additions to the Sun Belt and after a victory over A&M could bring the leverage needed. Hopefully the new HC has enough name recognition to improve the opportunity.