Wazzu just lost their HC

[Bocephus]

If he does get the job, the Cougs open against none other than the Idaho Vandals next fall!

[BelligerentBobcat]

WSU is a "desperate to move up" kind of job and Vigen doesn't seem the desperate type.

I don't know about this.

WSU is basically now equivalent to how we would have traditionally thought about a Mountain West job.

I would never consider it desperation for an FCS head coach to take a head coaching job at a Mountain West school.

If Vigen has his sights set on competing as a coach at the Power 4 level, WSU is a sensible stepping stone.

This is correct. I would even argue that the PAC 12 will be considered the best G5 conference in the country.

Cataholic cordially agree about something, so I think this is pretty much settled.

I agree with both of you, and respectfully, that says a lot a lot.

[GoCats18]

Cougars showed up in the 1st. Minus the DB that’s in the portal and still playing.

[BelgradeBobcat]

Cougars showed up in the 1st. Minus the DB that’s in the portal and still playing.

Yeah, they should just go with the interim guy-he seems to know what he's doing.

[GoCats18]

Cougars showed up in the 1st. Minus the DB that’s in the portal and still playing.

Yeah, they should just go with the interim guy-he seems to know what he's doing.

I agree. Players seem to like him.

[Prodigal Cat]

Cougars showed up in the 1st. Minus the DB that’s in the portal and still playing.

Yeah, they should just go with the interim guy-he seems to know what he's doing.

I was rooting against WSU cause screw them but this post makes me think I was wrong. Maybe the interim coach should get the job. Go Cougs!

[Counter Assault]

I'm now told that the person that had this info misheard. Wow! My bad all the way!!! I take full blame. I almost didn't say anything, should have stuck with my instinct on that one. I'm put myself in timeout for the rest of the day.

Howbout ya just STFU unless you know the real news?

[BLACKnBLUEnGOLD]

Is "HC to Wazzu" going to be the meme that replaces "star player to TCU?" I just heard from a friend that it might.

[cat22[2010]]

I'm now told that the person that had this info misheard. Wow! My bad all the way!!! I take full blame. I almost didn't say anything, should have stuck with my instinct on that one. I'm put myself in timeout for the rest of the day.

Howbout ya just STFU unless you know the real news?

This seemed uncalled for...

[onceacat]

WSU is a "desperate to move up" kind of job and Vigen doesn't seem the desperate type.

I don't know about this.

WSU is basically now equivalent to how we would have traditionally thought about a Mountain West job.

I would never consider it desperation for an FCS head coach to take a head coaching job at a Mountain West school.

If Vigen has his sights set on competing as a coach at the Power 4 level, WSU is a sensible stepping stone.

I mean, they're no New Mexico, but you'd think someone with Vigen's resume would prefer a slightly more stable stone than WSU. Isn't that kind of why he waited for a job like MSU to leave Wyoming? The word back then was that he'd had opportunities before we came up but wanted something worth moving on for. An FBS job is an FBS job but the future doesn't look promising over there. Maybe he thinks it's the right time and place but maybe he doesn't.

When I think about where the highest end FCS coaches have gone (Wyoming, Kansas State, UNLV), Washington State seems reasonable.

My guess is that he’s negotiating with them and will only take it if certain demands are met.

Ohio State (Jim Tressel). Stanford (twice-Troy Taylor and one of the Harbaughs). Colorado (Neon Dieon). Those are just off the top of my head.

Was it Wulff that went to WSU back before they got relegated to G6? Jay Hill at BYU may be a DC, but thats a far better job in pretty much every possible way (except for a 15% pay cut).

If I were Vigen, I'd be looking for an OC job with a playoff contender or an HC with a power 4 team.

[Cataholic]

WSU is a "desperate to move up" kind of job and Vigen doesn't seem the desperate type.

I don't know about this.

WSU is basically now equivalent to how we would have traditionally thought about a Mountain West job.

I would never consider it desperation for an FCS head coach to take a head coaching job at a Mountain West school.

If Vigen has his sights set on competing as a coach at the Power 4 level, WSU is a sensible stepping stone.

I mean, they're no New Mexico, but you'd think someone with Vigen's resume would prefer a slightly more stable stone than WSU. Isn't that kind of why he waited for a job like MSU to leave Wyoming? The word back then was that he'd had opportunities before we came up but wanted something worth moving on for. An FBS job is an FBS job but the future doesn't look promising over there. Maybe he thinks it's the right time and place but maybe he doesn't.

When I think about where the highest end FCS coaches have gone (Wyoming, Kansas State, UNLV), Washington State seems reasonable.

My guess is that he’s negotiating with them and will only take it if certain demands are met.

Ohio State (Jim Tressel). Stanford (twice-Troy Taylor and one of the Harbaughs). Colorado (Neon Dieon). Those are just off the top of my head.

Was it Wulff that went to WSU back before they got relegated to G6? Jay Hill at BYU may be a DC, but thats a far better job in pretty much every possible way (except for a 15% pay cut).

If I were Vigen, I'd be looking for an OC job with a playoff contender or an HC with a power 4 team.

You seem to be cherry picking. Each of your examples have special circumstances. Jim Tressel was at nearby Youngstown State for 14 years and won 4 National Championships with them. He was a known commodity for many years in Ohio. Troy Taylor was a well known football commodity with connections and well respected in Northern California football. Harbaugh and Dion had way more credentials and marketing hype than their FCS experience. I don’t see how any of your examples above are comparable to Vigen getting a P4 head coaching job.

[Cataholic]

WSU is a "desperate to move up" kind of job and Vigen doesn't seem the desperate type.

I don't know about this.

WSU is basically now equivalent to how we would have traditionally thought about a Mountain West job.

I would never consider it desperation for an FCS head coach to take a head coaching job at a Mountain West school.

If Vigen has his sights set on competing as a coach at the Power 4 level, WSU is a sensible stepping stone.

This is correct. I would even argue that the PAC 12 will be considered the best G5 conference in the country.

Cataholic and I cordially agree about something, so I think this is pretty much settled.

Damn! I didn’t realize it was one of your posts…. Just kidding! Have a happy holiday season!

[Bobcat Sig]

Is "HC to Wazzu" going to be the meme that replaces "star player to TCU?" I just heard from a friend that it might.

Heh. I remember this. That’s a deep pull. Well done, sir.

[vike_king]

Well, the game has been over for 15 minutes.....any announcement yet?

[CodyCat]

I'm now told that the person that had this info misheard. Wow! My bad all the way!!! I take full blame. I almost didn't say anything, should have stuck with my instinct on that one. I'm put myself in timeout for the rest of the day.

Howbout ya just STFU unless you know the real news?

This seemed uncalled for...

Totally agree

[Prodigal Cat]

I'm now told that the person that had this info misheard. Wow! My bad all the way!!! I take full blame. I almost didn't say anything, should have stuck with my instinct on that one. I'm put myself in timeout for the rest of the day.

Howbout ya just STFU unless you know the real news?

This seemed uncalled for...

Counter wanted to make sure he not only had the worst but the second worst posts of 2024. Hall of fame bad poster here.

https://bobcatnation.com/bobcatbb/viewt ... 20#p858314

[mslacatfan]

I'm now told that the person that had this info misheard. Wow! My bad all the way!!! I take full blame. I almost didn't say anything, should have stuck with my instinct on that one. I'm put myself in timeout for the rest of the day.

Howbout ya just STFU unless you know the real news?

This seemed uncalled for...

Counter wanted to make sure he not only had the worst but the second worst posts of 2024. Hall of fame bad poster here.

https://bobcatnation.com/bobcatbb/viewt ... 20#p858314

Nailed that prediction

[DMMDCats]

Why is not okay to call out rumor mongering?

We don’t need this
The team doesn’t need this

It was for clicks and hits


“One does not speak unless one knows.”

Be right or face the consequences.

[rivercat]

Why is not okay to call out rumor mongering?

We don’t need this
The team doesn’t need this

It was for clicks and hits


“One does not speak unless one knows.”

Be right or face the consequences.

Tom gave his mia culpa. He has more inside information than 99% on this board because of his job as being a reporter focused on the Cats. If his breaking news, albeit possibly/probably erroneous, ruined anyone's Christmas, that's on them. I prefer having an insider like Tom providing us with good insightful information on a regular basis than having no information at all.

[MSU01]

This thread...Damn, it's going to be a very long 9 days until we actually get to watch one more game of football with the current team and coaching staff in place.