Any Hope out there?

[bearcatrunner]

With our basketball team, I always feel a lot of hope and potential, especially because Wes is doing an excellent job with recruiting. While I believe he still has room to grow in terms of coaching, he's young and has plenty of time to develop.

However, with the football team, I'm struggling to find that same sense of hope. I'm not trying to tear down the team, but perhaps there are things I'm missing that others are seeing. As a big supporter of our players being student-athletes, I’m hopeful they’re excelling in the classroom, though I’m not sure about that.

Does anyone have any optimism or positive insights for me and others who may feel the same way?

[Bearcats1232002]

With our basketball team, I always feel a lot of hope and potential, especially because Wes is doing an excellent job with recruiting. While I believe he still has room to grow in terms of coaching, he's young and has plenty of time to develop.

However, with the football team, I'm struggling to find that same sense of hope. I'm not trying to tear down the team, but perhaps there are things I'm missing that others are seeing. As a big supporter of our players being student-athletes, I’m hopeful they’re excelling in the classroom, though I’m not sure about that.

Does anyone have any optimism or positive insights for me and others who may feel the same way?

I feel the exact same way. It starts with coaching. I have zero confidence in Satterfield and didn't the day they announced his hiring. He will turn out as bad as Tuberville. Hopefully we can get someone when he is fired because being in the Big 12 the job is a little more desirable then it was in the past.

[London 'Cat]

I feel the exact same way. It starts with coaching. I have zero confidence in Satterfield and didn't the day they announced his hiring. He will turn out as bad as Tuberville. Hopefully we can get someone when he is fired because being in the Big 12 the job is a little more desirable then it was in the past.

The BigXII was in play when Satterfield was hired. None of us seem to think he was a good hire despite that fact. What makes you believe we can attract a coach given how UC has fared after at least three seasons in the conference? It will be very tough IMO.

[Bearcats1232002]

The BigXII was in play when Satterfield was hired. None of us seem to think he was a good hire despite that fact. What makes you believe we can attract a coach given how UC has fared after at least three seasons in the conference? It will be very tough IMO.

I think this job would be attractive to an up and coming coach from maybe a smaller conference. We have had success with that formula before. There is so much parity in the Big 12 that it wouldn't take you long to rebuild and get into CFP. Obviously, if you were coming into the SEC or B1G it would be harder to rebuild and get to the top. Who knows? You might even be able to lure a Urban Meyer out of retirement. He would have an easy path into the CFP.

[MI Bearcat]

The BigXII was in play when Satterfield was hired. None of us seem to think he was a good hire despite that fact. What makes you believe we can attract a coach given how UC has fared after at least three seasons in the conference? It will be very tough IMO.

Why can't we? Just look at what Dillingham is doing at Arizona State. Not saying hiring a good young coach is easy, but it can be done.

[leo from jersey]

UC has been a stepping stone before. I am sure many a young coach (assistant or HC) would jump at the chance.

[London 'Cat]

I’m assuming that 2025 goes no better or even worse than 2024. CSS is asked to leave at that point (I would hope). Then players begin leaving via the portal. It’s a slippery slope, all of it feeding each other. UC may become irrelevant within ten years of making the playoffs. What kind of coach would want to take charge of that state of affairs?

[London 'Cat]

I think this job would be attractive to an up and coming coach from maybe a smaller conference. We have had success with that formula before. There is so much parity in the Big 12 that it wouldn't take you long to rebuild and get into CFP. Obviously, if you were coming into the SEC or B1G it would be harder to rebuild and get to the top. Who knows? You might even be able to lure an Urban Meyer out of retirement. He would have an easy path into the CFP.

Only the champion of the BigXII will make the playoffs. The SEC and B1G will eventually take over the playoff spots excluding everyone else. So, unless UC can win the conference championship, they won’t have a chance at making the playoff. And with the balance of the conference, a non champion from the BigXII won’t make it. Even the BigXII champion will be excluded eventually. It’s merely a power grab to make the blue bloods become the only schools with a chance at a NC.

[JohnFrancis]

Why can't we? Just look at what Dillingham is doing at Arizona State. Not saying hiring a good young coach is easy, but it can be done.

Hey All,
As I mentioned in prior threads the next hot name is former Holy Cross and current JMU coach Chesney - he took on a depleted JMU roster this past season and did well (Cignetti took double digit players with him to IU and JMU lost many graduating seniors too). Google his track record at Holy Cross - small enrollment and limited resources.

[leo from jersey]

Hey All,
As I mentioned in prior threads the next hot name is former Holy Cross and current JMU coach Chesney - he took on a depleted JMU roster this past season and did well (Cignetti took double digit players with him to IU and JMU lost many graduating seniors too). Google his track record at Holy Cross - small enrollment and limited resources.

If it is the HC job, Mike Mickens might come home. There is some deep pockets associated with the football program. While they may have paid a big part in getting CSS, I hope their love of the Cats will be the spark to pay out CSS and dig deep for a new HC.

[Bearcat93]

With a recruiting class in the 60's nationally, zero recruits in the top 300 & mostly portal gets from smaller conferences (didn't even get to Scott yet), UC appears to be on the same track it's been on lately, .500 if a few games go their way, less if they don't. It's a real shame. That feeling when Game Day came to Clifton was unreal.

[Bearcat Chris]

With a recruiting class in the 60's nationally, zero recruits in the top 300 & mostly portal gets from smaller conferences (didn't even get to Scott yet), UC appears to be on the same track it's been on lately, .500 if a few games go their way, less if they don't. It's a real shame. That feeling when Game Day came to Clifton was unreal.

Yep, when I hear we are offering portal recruits from schools like William & Mary and Samford, I know next year is going to be ugly.

Another 4-8 season will cause the fan base to drop greatly, and we will all long for the days of Brandon Kay, the Kelces, and the Belk Bowl win of 2011 (or whenever it was).

B.C.

[bearcatjd]

I am an optimist. I believe we will get better next year & if not Satterfield will be gone & we will get a new coach. I will always come & support the team no matter what. I am a fan, an alum & will always be at the games. I believe we have 7 home games next year that should help. Can't wait till the next football season starts. Go CATS!

[Lobot]

If we move on from Satterfield after this coming year, I think it's imperative that we get someone with regional ties. Even if they're not up and coming, you absolutely need someone who will recruit locally and regionally in about a 6 state footprint. Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. You compliment that with GA and FL. This is the recipe for success at UC. As we all know, coaches who do not fit this description have a bad history here.

Other than that I have to agree with bearcatjd. Let's get out and support the guys that are here now. They choose to play for UC regardless of where they're from and that's not lost on me.

[leo from jersey]

Mike Mickens, Gino G. Walter Stewart, Pat Narduzzi if he gets sacked, Tyson Hilton are names that i have seen mentioned with ties. There must be others.