Thoughts on Patterson

[MBHORNSFAN]

Overall I think this is a good hire. In my opinion the reason Patterson emerged at the guy is I believe that the power brokers felt that Paterson would come in and if needed could come in and rule with an iron fist right from the start where as Luck expressed concern about having to come in and deal with the Mack situation. Starting to lean more towards Mack will not be back and if he fights it Patterson will fight back and do what he was hired to do.

 

[SlickStreet]

someone on another board posted that Patterson and Mack are good friends, or at least have had that in the past. That was just one poster, so I don't want to put too much stock in it. However, naturally it creates hesitation in what otherwise would be a celebrated hire.

 

[LongviewLobo01]

I think right now Mack is safe. Remember, we can still win out, win the Big 12 and make a BCS game. Mack still has that to hang his hat on and it will be difficult to get rid of a coach who accomplishes that, especially in light of the injuries we have faced this season.

That said, I don't think there's a chance in hell that we win out. Personally, I think Baylor boat races us and I could see us struggling against the other opponents also. At the end of the day it's all going to depend on how we finish as to whether or not Mack is back.

It's impossible to know whether or not Patterson is going to want Mack back. It's only been hours since he's been announced. He probably has no idea what he wants to do. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and let him come in and take a look at the entire operation and make changes based off that.

 

[3xhorndad]

I think right now Mack is safe. Remember, we can still win out, win the Big 12 and make a BCS game. Mack still has that to hang his hat on and it will be difficult to get rid of a coach who accomplishes that, especially in light of the injuries we have faced this season.
That said, I don't think there's a chance in hell that we win out. Personally, I think Baylor boat races us and I could see us struggling against the other opponents also. At the end of the day it's all going to depend on how we finish as to whether or not Mack is back.

It's impossible to know whether or not Patterson is going to want Mack back. It's only been hours since he's been announced. He probably has no idea what he wants to do. I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt and let him come in and take a look at the entire operation and make changes based off that.

Good words...Agree with giving him the benefit of the doubt and let him go...His record of cleaning house gives me a good feeling about this...

 

[monarch]

He was my choice from the beginning. Simply outstanding administrator...

HOOK'EM STEVE!

 

[SanTexHorn]

Overall I think this is a good hire. In my opinion the reason Patterson emerged at the guy is I believe that the power brokers felt that Paterson would come in and if needed could come in and rule with an iron fist right from the start where as Luck expressed concern about having to come in and deal with the Mack situation. Starting to lean more towards Mack will not be back and if he fights it Patterson will fight back and do what he was hired to do.

That is exactly why I think he was hired. Both are equally qualified IMO, but Patterson's willingness to make the tough decision is what set him apart.

 

[Black Scholes]

That seems to be the case. He was apparently clearer about making that decision.