Mark Speir to be named head coach at Western Carolina

[ASU_Fanatic]

figured this needed it's own thread, will be introduced tomorrow. Good hire by the 'Cats, Speir is arguably the best coach on our staff and is head of the recruiting, let's see how he can do with about half the resources ASU has at a program that has been a bottom feeder for a while now, this is a step in the right direction for them for sure though. For those that don't know, Speir went to WCU and has coached there before so he has ties there, rumor is he will be bringing a few more ASU assistants with him.

[GSU Eagle]

Look at it this way-- WCU cannot possibly get any worst. Their is only 1 way to go and that is up.

[ASU_Fanatic]

Look at it this way-- WCU cannot possibly get any worst. Their is only 1 way to go and that is up.I wouldn't say that, with their awful money situation another stretch of 1-2 win seasons and their football program as a whole could be in jeopardy. They need to start winning asap and start filling that stadium.

[catamount man]

Speir knows the pressure but knows the area, contacts, etc TEN TRILLION times better than Wagner ever did. (Bad hire that was.:o)

Looking forward to Mark making THE CATS competitive again....and winning.

GO CATS!!!

[ASU_Fanatic]

Speir knows the pressure but knows the area, contacts, etc TEN TRILLION times better than Wagner ever did. (Bad hire that was.:o)

Looking forward to Mark making THE CATS competitive again....and winning.

GO CATS!!!I think you have a good one as long as he can build up on offense that will score around 20+ points a game, his defenses should be able to do the rest. Again, wonder if he'll consider a triple option. I know people will come at my neck saying "NO MORE SOCON TRIPLE OPTION" but for Western it may be their best chance.

[GSU Eagle]

I know the excitement at Ga. Southern when Jeff Monken was hired 2 years ago. I am sure the Western fans are equally excited about their new coach.

[Apphole]

If you were a senior associate at Google, would you leave to become CEO of Dunder Mifflin?

[catamount man]

If you were a senior associate at Google, would you leave to become CEO of Dunder Mifflin?

Moore probably thought the same thing when he was offered the App job back in late 1988. He always said he'd never even heard of Boone, NC.

We have got a good one. Looking forward to this!:D

[asumike83]

Moore probably thought the same thing when he was offered the App job back in late 1988. He always said he'd never even heard of Boone, NC.

We have got a good one. Looking forward to this!:D

Yeah man, y'all have a good one. I am happy that he got an opportunity to be a head coach but hate to see him leave. This should certainly spice up the Jug games!

[Wildcat80]

Nothing better than stealing from your archrival...weakens them...makes you stronger! How many wins in 2012? 3??

[superman7515]

Look at it this way-- WCU cannot possibly get any worst. Their is only 1 way to go and that is up.

There's always worse. At least they aren't VMI.

[Smitty]

Nothing better than stealing from your archrival...weakens them...makes you stronger! How many wins in 2012? 3??

I am hoping to at least double our wins...

[kdinva]

There's always worse. At least they aren't VMI.

Merry christmas to you, too.......we think we can win 5 or 6 in 2012. xbangx

[ASU_Fanatic]

I am hoping to at least double our wins...So what WOULD be a successful season in the eyes of a Western fan next season? 3-8 with a win over a SoCon team?

[Smitty]

OFFICIAL: Mark Speir named HC at WCU

[Smitty]

So what WOULD be a successful season in the eyes of a Western fan next season? 3-8 with a win over a SoCon team?

Honestly I would be happy with keeping at least 8 teams below 20 points...

[ASU_Fanatic]

Looks like Coach Speir will run a similar offense that ASU does, so they will be looking for speed. But it's obvious his primary focus is defense.

[jpincince]

Nice Jerry Moore quote: "He is a great coach, and a better man; he is the kind of guy that you would love your son to go play for."

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