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(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

The larger question, Can he step up in competitive class and still make forward progress?

Bobcats National wants to believe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts in another “stagnant “ year at best, small step back at worst.

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

Fair indeed. I think a lot of it was not having a lot of trust in our defense to make stops.

(07-25-2026 02:54 PM)HouCat Wrote:  

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

Fair indeed. I think a lot of it was not having a lot of trust in our defense to make stops.

I sure hope the Defensive Changes pay dividends . . . ..

Otherwise, another season of hoping the O can score just a bit more than the opposition . . .. and that we’re ahead when the clock hits OO:OO

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

The larger question, Can he step up in competitive class and still make forward progress?

Bobcats National wants to believe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts in another “stagnant“ year at best, small step back at worst.

is it a case of kinne can't do the high-risk high-reward gambles in the PAC than the SBC since chances are that it's an even lower percentage that they'd work???

is it put up or pack it up time for kinne???

Kelly Damphousse put TXST in the soup line for a full cup of soup...is it now time for kinne to earn it???

would TXST be willing to replace kinne just after one year in the PAC if he doesn't make acceptable progress or even regresses in the PAC???

(07-26-2026 03:44 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  would TXST be willing to replace kinne just after one year in the PAC if he doesn't make acceptable progress or even regresses in the PAC???

Not a chance. G.J. righted the ship after 8 losing seasons and will be given copious amounts of grace.

He's given us some head scratchers for sure (Sam Houston and Arkansas State) but overall is very well liked and respected.

(07-26-2026 03:44 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

The larger question, Can he step up in competitive class and still make forward progress?

Bobcats National wants to believe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts in another “stagnant“ year at best, small step back at worst.

is it a case of kinne can't do the high-risk high-reward gambles in the PAC than the SBC since chances are that it's an even lower percentage that they'd work???

is it put up or pack it up time for kinne???

Kelly Damphousse put TXST in the soup line for a full cup of soup...is it now time for kinne to earn it???

would TXST be willing to replace kinne just after one year in the PAC if he doesn't make acceptable progress or even regresses in the PAC???

He could go 0 fer this season and still be at the helm next year. Everyone realizes that we’re stepping up in “weight class,” so should their be regression, it would not be unexpected.

For now, GJ’s got this “gig” for as long as he wants it.

(07-27-2026 12:23 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-26-2026 03:44 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

The larger question, Can he step up in competitive class and still make forward progress?

Bobcats National wants to believe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts in another “stagnant“ year at best, small step back at worst.

is it a case of kinne can't do the high-risk high-reward gambles in the PAC than the SBC since chances are that it's an even lower percentage that they'd work???

is it put up or pack it up time for kinne???

Kelly Damphousse put TXST in the soup line for a full cup of soup...is it now time for kinne to earn it???

would TXST be willing to replace kinne just after one year in the PAC if he doesn't make acceptable progress or even regresses in the PAC???

He could go 0 fer this season and still be at the helm next year. Everyone realizes that we’re stepping up in “weight class,” so should their be regression, it would not be unexpected.

For now, GJ’s got this “gig” for as long as he wants it.

so instead of punching above their weight class TXST is actually moving up in weight class then...no dipping their wraps in plaster i hope...

in all fairness...i can ask the same questions about SDSU FB head coach sean lewis...

- 1st Season (2024): 3-9 (MWC)
- 2nd Season (2025): 9-4 (MWC)
-- Season End Ranking: T-1st
-- Season Final Ranking: #4
- 3rd Season (2026): 0-0 (PAC)
-- 1st Season in PAC
-- Four (4) former MWC members in PAC
-- Top MWC FB teams UNLV, New Mexico, Hawaii did not defect to PAC...yet...

Coach Lewis could regress a little bit and still be in a good standing...even if...heaven forbid...it's a losing season...SDSU usually gives a head FB coach at least three (3) years and/or two (2) losing seasons in a row before he's shown the door...

SDSU is trying to re-up SL as SDSU goes into the PAC though...

Aztecs Race To Lock Up Sean Lewis As Pac-12 Era Closes In
https://hoodline.com/2026/07/aztecs-race...n-7001924/

Welcome Bobcats!!!

Looking forward to Oct. 3rd!!!

Enjoy San Diego!!!

FYI
Cal State San Marcos (San Marcos, CA) is about 33 miles (~40-minute drive) north of SDSU...

(07-27-2026 11:17 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  

(07-27-2026 12:23 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-26-2026 03:44 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  

(07-25-2026 01:27 PM)Bobcat87 Wrote:  

(07-24-2026 08:08 PM)joeben69 Wrote:  https://www.mwcconnection.com/the-good-t...ad-coaches

Fair criticism of Kinne. After 4 years, he does need to step it up. He also needs to stop with the boneheaded reckless “gambling” calls he makes when conditions are NOT favorable.

The larger question, Can he step up in competitive class and still make forward progress?

Bobcats National wants to believe, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he puts in another “stagnant“ year at best, small step back at worst.

is it a case of kinne can't do the high-risk high-reward gambles in the PAC than the SBC since chances are that it's an even lower percentage that they'd work???

is it put up or pack it up time for kinne???

Kelly Damphousse put TXST in the soup line for a full cup of soup...is it now time for kinne to earn it???

would TXST be willing to replace kinne just after one year in the PAC if he doesn't make acceptable progress or even regresses in the PAC???

He could go 0 fer this season and still be at the helm next year. Everyone realizes that we’re stepping up in “weight class,” so should their be regression, it would not be unexpected.

For now, GJ’s got this “gig” for as long as he wants it.

so instead of punching above their weight class TXST is actually moving up in weight class then...no dipping their wraps in plaster i hope...

in all fairness...i can ask the same questions about SDSU FB head coach sean lewis...

- 1st Season (2024): 3-9 (MWC)
- 2nd Season (2025): 9-4 (MWC)
-- Season End Ranking: T-1st
-- Season Final Ranking: #4
- 3rd Season (2026): 0-0 (PAC)
-- 1st Season in PAC
-- Four (4) former MWC members in PAC
-- Top MWC FB teams UNLV, New Mexico, Hawaii did not defect to PAC...yet...

Coach Lewis could regress a little bit and still be in a good standing...even if...heaven forbid...it's a losing season...SDSU usually gives a head FB coach at least three (3) years and/or two (2) losing seasons in a row before he's shown the door...

SDSU is trying to re-up SL as SDSU goes into the PAC though...

Aztecs Race To Lock Up Sean Lewis As Pac-12 Era Closes In
https://hoodline.com/2026/07/aztecs-race...n-7001924/

Welcome Bobcats!!!

Looking forward to Oct. 3rd!!!

Enjoy San Diego!!!

FYI
Cal State San Marcos (San Marcos, CA) is about 33 miles (~40-minute drive) north of SDSU...

Well, if you believe that the Nu-PAC opens as The Tallest Midget among The G conferences, then most definitely a move up.

Course it’s one thing to be “anointed” The Biggest Midget, now the conference has to go out and prove it.