Gig'em Coach Fran

Who Needs 8 · 12-06-2002, 10:21 AM

COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Coach Fran era officially began Friday at Texas A&M with the introduction of new Aggies coach Dennis Franchione.

"It's an exciting time to be here because of the commitment we have to compete at the highest level,'' Franchione said during a morning news conference.

Franchione agreed to a five-year deal with A&M worth nearly $10 million, the San Antonio Express-News reported Friday. An A&M source told The Dallas Morning News that the deal was worth $1.75 million a year for five years, making him the third-highest paid college football coach.

Franchione said he jumped at the chance to take the coaching job at Texas A&M left vacant when R.C. Slocum was fired because of his roots in the state.

"I've always had a keen feeling and interest in this university at Texas A&M and the way they handle themselves, the type of people and program and university that they have,'' Franchione told Dallas-Fort Worth radio station WBAP. "It just worked out, and I felt it was a good fit for me, so here it is.''

Franchione returns to Texas after leading the Crimson Tide to a 10-3 finish this season. However, the team was not bowl eligible because of NCAA sanctions for infractions before his arrival. Before Alabama, Franchione went 25-11 at TCU from 1998 to 2000.

Franchione leaves a contract at Alabama that ran through 2007 and was worth $1.1 million per season plus incentives. Alabama offered Franchione a 10-year deal reportedly worth $15 million, for an annual raise of about $400,000.

A&M board of regents chairman Erle Nye said he celebrated with school president Robert Gates and other regents Thursday when they learned that Franchione would join the Aggies.

"We think he's special,'' Nye said. "We think he brings some new perspective to add to a really strong program. I think (change) is healthy. Testing new ideas and having new perspectives is good.''

Franchione's hiring ends a busy week at A&M that started Monday with Slocum's dismissal. The Aggies finished a 6-6 season last week with a 50-20 loss to Texas.

Tuesday, A&M hired former Nebraska athletic director Bill Byrne to replace Wally Groff, who was asked to resign.

Nye praised Slocum for handing his successor a clean, well-run program.

"We made great strides under Coach Slocum,'' Nye said. "R.C. brought us all this, and I think Coach Fran will do the same and we will go forward.''

Earlier in the week there were signs that Franchione was on his way out of Alabama. He canceled speaking engagements Wednesday night in Columbus, Ga., and Thursday in Montgomery, Ala.

The departure shocked Alabama players and fans, and athletic director Mal Moore, who hired Franchione two years ago.

"It's a shock to all of us, of course, a great loss,'' Moore said.

Tailback Ahmaad Galloway said the Tide players "are extremely hurt, about as hurt as you can be.''

"A lot of guys paid the price and stayed here, but Coach Fran had a decision to make,'' said Galloway, a senior. "It's a decision that I can never understand or anybody else. When we all lay our heads down at night, we just pray that he made the best decision.''

“ (We) are extremely hurt, about as hurt as you can be. A lot of guys paid the price and stayed here, but Coach Fran had a decision to make. ”
— Alabama tailback Ahmaad Galloway on Franchione's departure

Beej · 12-06-2002, 10:32 AM

dont let the door hit ya on the way out slocum

TAMUz06 · 12-06-2002, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DarkPony
dont let the door hit ya on the way out slocum

Naaa, I hope it knocks his ass into next Tuesday...

2001Chevy · 12-06-2002, 11:45 AM

From Alabama right ??

Jedi · 12-06-2002, 11:55 AM

Slocum is still there, just as a "special Advisor" position.

The one who really got the boot was the athletic director Wally Groff...he got his hat handed to him big time.

2cammer97 · 12-06-2002, 01:55 PM

all i can say is WHOOP! i think coach Fran is going to do a great job here. it took him two years to take bama from 3-8 to 10-3 and thats on probation with loss of scholarships. Gig em Ags!

marcus

Boss Hogg · 12-06-2002, 02:19 PM

Nice! Maybe now A&M will only lose to Texas by 20 points?

NickSVT03 · 12-06-2002, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by David Z28
Nice! Maybe now A&M will only lose to Texas by 20 points?

Do you just pop in every now and then and look for a thread about A&M to post on?

46Tbird · 12-06-2002, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by David Z28
Nice! Maybe now A&M will only lose to Texas by 20 points?

Now that Simms is gone..?

Puh-lease. I think you got the school names backward. Go back to counting beans, ya nerd.

b1ake · 12-06-2002, 02:27 PM

Cool... Noticed they are having an "special meeting" tonight for the football team. I'd assume to introduce Coach Fran?

Next year should be interesting...

Boss Hogg · 12-06-2002, 02:35 PM

Simms sucks and Texas will have another good recruiting class including a 6'4" 200 pound Roy Williams' clone from S. Texas. Anyone can throw to those guys.

MinGreyGT · 12-06-2002, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 46Tbird
Now that Simms is gone..?

Puh-lease. I think you got the school names backward. Go back to counting beans, ya nerd.

2 Words:

Vince Young

6-5, 200, 4.4 - 40

If you dont know him yet after the Thanksgiving game you will

ZYouL8R · 11-13-2005, 06:42 PM

Great day in UT football history!

LannyN9NE · 11-13-2005, 07:13 PM

Just kind of wondered why a thread started 3 years ago was brought back to life?

Boss Hogg · 11-13-2005, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LannyN9NE

Just kind of wondered why a thread started 3 years ago was brought back to life?

ZYouL8R is rubbing it in!

Who Needs 8 · 11-13-2005, 10:05 PM

ZYouL8R should never be allowed to post about College Football Period

Nate · 11-13-2005, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Who Needs 8

ZYouL8R should never be allowed to post about College Football Period

no that's you jack ass.

Boss Hogg · 11-14-2005, 09:14 AM

You should be ashamed of yourself, ZYouL8R!

ZYouL8R · 11-14-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss Hogg

You should be ashamed of yourself, ZYouL8R!

Jackass

That's OK, I'll take the blame.

Boss Hogg · 11-14-2005, 09:38 AM

What'd I do?

12-06-2002, 10:21 AM	#1
Who Needs 8 Big Ol' Bear Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: A little here, a little there . . . Posts: 14,647	Gig'em Coach Fran COLLEGE STATION, Texas -- The Coach Fran era officially began Friday at Texas A&M with the introduction of new Aggies coach Dennis Franchione. "It's an exciting time to be here because of the commitment we have to compete at the highest level,'' Franchione said during a morning news conference. Franchione agreed to a five-year deal with A&M worth nearly $10 million, the San Antonio Express-News reported Friday. An A&M source told The Dallas Morning News that the deal was worth $1.75 million a year for five years, making him the third-highest paid college football coach. Franchione said he jumped at the chance to take the coaching job at Texas A&M left vacant when R.C. Slocum was fired because of his roots in the state. "I've always had a keen feeling and interest in this university at Texas A&M and the way they handle themselves, the type of people and program and university that they have,'' Franchione told Dallas-Fort Worth radio station WBAP. "It just worked out, and I felt it was a good fit for me, so here it is.'' Franchione returns to Texas after leading the Crimson Tide to a 10-3 finish this season. However, the team was not bowl eligible because of NCAA sanctions for infractions before his arrival. Before Alabama, Franchione went 25-11 at TCU from 1998 to 2000. Franchione leaves a contract at Alabama that ran through 2007 and was worth $1.1 million per season plus incentives. Alabama offered Franchione a 10-year deal reportedly worth $15 million, for an annual raise of about $400,000. A&M board of regents chairman Erle Nye said he celebrated with school president Robert Gates and other regents Thursday when they learned that Franchione would join the Aggies. "We think he's special,'' Nye said. "We think he brings some new perspective to add to a really strong program. I think (change) is healthy. Testing new ideas and having new perspectives is good.'' Franchione's hiring ends a busy week at A&M that started Monday with Slocum's dismissal. The Aggies finished a 6-6 season last week with a 50-20 loss to Texas. Tuesday, A&M hired former Nebraska athletic director Bill Byrne to replace Wally Groff, who was asked to resign. Nye praised Slocum for handing his successor a clean, well-run program. "We made great strides under Coach Slocum,'' Nye said. "R.C. brought us all this, and I think Coach Fran will do the same and we will go forward.'' Earlier in the week there were signs that Franchione was on his way out of Alabama. He canceled speaking engagements Wednesday night in Columbus, Ga., and Thursday in Montgomery, Ala. The departure shocked Alabama players and fans, and athletic director Mal Moore, who hired Franchione two years ago. "It's a shock to all of us, of course, a great loss,'' Moore said. Tailback Ahmaad Galloway said the Tide players "are extremely hurt, about as hurt as you can be.'' "A lot of guys paid the price and stayed here, but Coach Fran had a decision to make,'' said Galloway, a senior. "It's a decision that I can never understand or anybody else. When we all lay our heads down at night, we just pray that he made the best decision.'' “ (We) are extremely hurt, about as hurt as you can be. A lot of guys paid the price and stayed here, but Coach Fran had a decision to make. ” — Alabama tailback Ahmaad Galloway on Franchione's departure

12-06-2002, 11:45 AM	#4
2001Chevy Time Served Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 798	From Alabama right ?? __________________ 02 Lighting 01 Vols. Bug

12-06-2002, 01:55 PM	#6
2cammer97 MFFL Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Frisco Posts: 6,708	all i can say is WHOOP! i think coach Fran is going to do a great job here. it took him two years to take bama from 3-8 to 10-3 and thats on probation with loss of scholarships. Gig em Ags! marcus __________________ '92 Emerald Green Mustang LX Hatch 5.0

11-13-2005, 06:42 PM	#13
ZYouL8R Sports weenie @ full attn Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Laughlin AFB Posts: 5,393	Great day in UT football history! __________________

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Who Needs 8 Big Ol' Bear Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: A little here, a little there . . . Posts: 14,647	ZYouL8R should never be allowed to post about College Football Period __________________ "The Pill": Helping control the Educated Population since 1960 Improve America's Education System: Have the High School Drop Outs Spayed and Neutered. Stupid and Lazy breeds more Stupid and Lazy.

12-06-2002, 10:32 AM	#2
Beej Full of shit Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Anyone wanna chat with a fat man, click below. Posts: 16,639	dont let the door hit ya on the way out slocum

12-06-2002, 11:55 AM	#5
Jedi Redneck Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Anti-Newbie Posts: 11,477	Slocum is still there, just as a "special Advisor" position. The one who really got the boot was the athletic director Wally Groff...he got his hat handed to him big time.

12-06-2002, 02:19 PM	#7
Boss Hogg M0DERAT0R Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 19,673	Nice! Maybe now A&M will only lose to Texas by 20 points?

12-06-2002, 02:27 PM	#10
b1ake Race Tracks have Corners? Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Houston Posts: 3,581	Cool... Noticed they are having an "special meeting" tonight for the football team. I'd assume to introduce Coach Fran? Next year should be interesting...

12-06-2002, 02:35 PM	#11
Boss Hogg M0DERAT0R Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 19,673	Simms sucks and Texas will have another good recruiting class including a 6'4" 200 pound Roy Williams' clone from S. Texas. Anyone can throw to those guys.

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LannyN9NE Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Valley Ranch Posts: 3,193	Just kind of wondered why a thread started 3 years ago was brought back to life?

11-14-2005, 09:14 AM	#18
Boss Hogg M0DERAT0R Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 19,673	You should be ashamed of yourself, ZYouL8R! __________________ '08 Pontiac G8 GT Mods: Tornado Fuel Saver, APC Wheel Covers, Cherry Bomb Mufflers

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Boss Hogg M0DERAT0R Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Hazzard County Posts: 19,673	What'd I do? __________________ '08 Pontiac G8 GT Mods: Tornado Fuel Saver, APC Wheel Covers, Cherry Bomb Mufflers

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