Kent Briggs (Western Carolina) FIRED

[TheCatamount]

From numerous reputable sources at Catamount Pride message boards.

Now the search is on for our new coach!

It is also rumored his ENTIRE staff is gone. He will step down after the Furman game this weekend - look for an official report then


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[FargoBison]

From numerous reputable sources at Catamount Pride message boards.

Now the search is on for our new coach!

It is also rumored his ENTIRE staff is gone. He will step down after the Furman game this weekend - look for an official report then


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Thats too bad....


...Just kidding, hopefully WCU can find their Chris Hatcher and start winning some games again.

[HaveFunKc]

Long time coming... We look forward to seeing you guys back on track again. Jug games for the ages!!!

[Intrepid]

AWWWWWWWWW....poor Kent Briggs...too bad dude...bye bye

[T-Dogg]

Hope you guys get it back on the tracks!!! Just not vs. the Terriers.........

[TheCatamount]

Yeah, I'm real stoked that Briggs and his staff are gone. We had the highest Asst. Coaching turnover in the nation and tons of our players transfer every season(10 freshman are already talking of transfering!). The worst one might have been Don Powers - our DC - who was living in the 40's and NEVER blitzed!

It's been a long time coming, but if we can make the right hire*, WESTERN CAROLINA FOOTBALL WILL BE BACK

*Geoff Collins

PLEASE HIRE HIM - http://www.rolltide.com/ViewArticle.dbml?&DB_OEM_ID=8000&ATCLID=809447

[Seven Would Be Nice]

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[Rob Iola]

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The worst one might have been Don Powers - our DC - who was living in the 40's and NEVER blitzed!
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I hear Delaware could use a defensive coordinator. Or maybe just a defense...

[The Moody1]

From numerous reputable sources at Catamount Pride message boards.

Now the search is on for our new coach!

It is also rumored his ENTIRE staff is gone. He will step down after the Furman game this weekend - look for an official report then


!!!!!!!!!


http://catamountsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/111207aab.html

[catamount man]

Briggs will be reassigned to another position within the university so at least our budget won't be eaten having to flat out pay him his remaining salary in one lump sum. His wife is a professor at WCU as well, so he'll be around in some capacity....just not on the sidelines!!!!!!!!!!xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

Kudos to Chip Smith our AD. Now, HIRE A COACH WHO CAN WIN!!!

[gophoenix]

Maybe Ted Roof???

[Seven Would Be Nice]

Who is on your short list?

I heard Mike Sewak is available.

Also Brian Van Gorder. (hey, you can't get any worse right?:D)

[Appaholic]

There is an assistant coach at ATL with FCS experience....southern conference experience.........I think WCU should go after him....xwhistlex

[Seven Would Be Nice]

There is an assistant coach at ATL with FCS experience....southern conference experience.........I think WCU should go after him....xwhistlex

xlolx xlolx You posted the exact same thing 1 second after me.

Honestly though, I wouldn't wish him upon anyone. (except back at UGA, if not at least for the first game of the season next year when we play them)

[walliver]

Rodney Allison may be available...

[GreatAppSt]

You are very much welcome Cats. Glad we could help drive the final nail for ya. Hope y'all turn it around soon.xthumbsupx But after this favor remember not to turn on Yosef.:D

[GreatAppSt]

Who is on your short list?

I heard Mike Sewak is available.

Also Brian Van Gorder. (hey, you can't get any worse right?:D)

I think Sewak could be a decent hire.

[gophoenix]

Sorry Fred Roof, whoever the coach is at Duke who is good just not given any support to do his job.

[WCU LawCat]

Roof actually coached at WCU but I am not sure that is who we need. Sewak seemed to be a pretty decent coach but GSU has lost Scholarships now because of his players grades etc....

The best hire would be Paul Johnson at Navy (WCU alum) but it would never happen.

A lot of WCU alums and supporters want Geoff Collins (alum and current Nick Saben Staff member) to come back home. Great coach and recruiter.

[straightshooter]

Johnson's salary would be the whole WCU football budget. He's making a million plus at Navy.

[catamount man]

Roof actually coached at WCU but I am not sure that is who we need. Sewak seemed to be a pretty decent coach but GSU has lost Scholarships now because of his players grades etc....

The best hire would be Paul Johnson at Navy (WCU alum) but it would never happen.

A lot of WCU alums and supporters want Geoff Collins (alum and current Nick Saben Staff member) to come back home. Great coach and recruiter.

I like Geoff, but I gotta feeling we need a current or former head coach who has a history of winning. It's time for el presidente to finally open up some of that professor $$$ and fund the program the proper way.xthumbsupx

[appfan2008]

great news!... hopefully your program can get back on track so we can have REAL battles for the jug...

[appfan2008]

also i wouldnt be so sure roof is leaving duke just yet... my two cents

[Eyes of Old Main]

Congrats to all my Catamount friends on this momentous occasion! I know you are all glad to put this situation behind you. Hopefully good things are headed in the direction of Cullowhee.

[terrierbob]

Congrats to all my Catamount friends on this momentous occasion! I know you are all glad to put this situation behind you. Hopefully good things are headed in the direction of Cullowhee.


BTW, the '03 and '07 championship notes look pretty damn good. At least for a team that's not one of the "big three". :D

[Eyes of Old Main]

Indeed they do, Bob.

[ButlerGSU]

I think Sewak could be a decent hire.

If you don't mind academic and discipline problems.

[OL FU]

All I ask is to wait until next year before you start your rise to success.xnodx xthumbsupx

[NashMoc]

1 down, 1 to go. Hopefully us UTC fans will get similar good news soon.

[proasu89]

1 down, 1 to go. Hopefully us UTC fans will get similar good news soon.

Hope we can assist:D

[NashMoc]

Hope we can assist:D

I don't see us putting up much of a fight in Boone.

[FCS_pwns_FBS]

Will the Socon take another Patriot League coach? I don't know how long the Holy Cross and Fordham coaches have been where they are but they should be worth a look.

[colorless raider]

It is a long way from New York City and Worcester to Cullowee.xnodx

[Jiggs]

Sounds like the right decision. Good luck in your coaching search. We'll see the new coach when we make our trip to Cullowhee in '08.

[Sir William]

David Bennett, Coastal Carolina?

He could rebuild that program as well as anybody. A player's coach!

[WCU LawCat]

Bennett has in fact been mentioned because people believe he wants to coach in the SoCon and Coastal didn't get in. I'm not sure he is who we need. It is going to be interesting.

[Sir William]

I wouldn't mind having Bennett at Furman...to re-instill the discipline and "killer instinct" we once had during the Sheridan, Satterfield (somewhat), and Johnson eras.

That comment ought to start a firestorm. Oh well, my xtwocentsx.

[catamount man]

I personally want Bobby Bentley but the fighting John Knoxs in Clinton would put up the cash to keep him at PC. ha!!!xthumbsupx

[WCU1988]

Roof actually coached at WCU but I am not sure that is who we need. Sewak seemed to be a pretty decent coach but GSU has lost Scholarships now because of his players grades etc....

The best hire would be Paul Johnson at Navy (WCU alum) but it would never happen.

A lot of WCU alums and supporters want Geoff Collins (alum and current Nick Saben Staff member) to come back home. Great coach and recruiter.

Just curious when Roof coached at WCU. I played in the mid eighties and actually had to block Roof and their famous "Black Watch D" when we played Ga Tech in 85. I have been following WCU's program through the years and don't remember Roof coaching. Was he on Dale Strahm's staff?

On another note my heart goes out to Coach Briggs and his family. He is a class act and this was his dream job comming back to Cullowhee. I know it has to be hard on his family.

[chattanoogamocs]

1 down, 1 to go. Hopefully us UTC fans will get similar good news soon.

Unfortunately, Nash is going to get nothing but coal in his stocking for Christmas...

This just in...Rodney Allison will be back for the last year of his contract (this is not rumour, it is confirmed...Hart announced the decision today in R.A.'s weekly press conference)

[lizrdgizrd]

Congrats on losing your loser coach, WCU! xthumbsupx

Glad we could help you guys out. :D

[catamount man]

Just curious when Roof coached at WCU. I played in the mid eighties and actually had to block Roof and their famous "Black Watch D" when we played Ga Tech in 85. I have been following WCU's program through the years and don't remember Roof coaching. Was he on Dale Strahm's staff?

On another note my heart goes out to Coach Briggs and his family. He is a class act and this was his dream job comming back to Cullowhee. I know it has to be hard on his family.

He was DC for Bill Bleil in Bleil's 1st year, 1997, in Cullowhee and then left.

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

[GaSouthern]

I'll be interested to see who gets the job.

[whoanellie]

go out and get Lonnie Galloway!!!!! he is your man!!!!
will do a doublw whammy take away a top ASU aast.
and add a WCU alum a chance and opportunity to lead a team.

[Monarch History]

As most board members might say; "What took so long?"xconfusedx

Good luck on finding the right man.:)

[Sir William]

go out and get Lonnie Galloway!!!!! he is your man!!!!

Not a bad idea.

[citdog]

i am very happy for the mountain kitties in all and Catamount Man in particular!

[lizrdgizrd]

i am very happy for the mountain kitties in all and Catamount Man in particular!
Oh no, he's back. xeekx

[WCU_FL_Alum]

Anybody is better than Briggs!

The clouds have parted and brighter days are ahead in Cullowhee!!

[appstate38]

go out and get Lonnie Galloway!!!!! he is your man!!!!
will do a doublw whammy take away a top ASU aast.
and add a WCU alum a chance and opportunity to lead a team.

You can't have him... although the draw would be hard to fight for him!xnonox

[WCU LawCat]

I think Lonnie Galloway would be Great as a HC some day but I don't know if he is ready just yet without having Coordinator experience.

[citdog]

Kenny Carter would be a good choice as well.

[ncman071]

Actually i think Western should have done all they could do to keep Briggs. personally they should give him a pay raise and a contract extension for a couple more decades.

[appfan2008]

Actually i think Western should have done all they could do to keep Briggs. personally they should give him a pay raise and a contract extension for a couple more decades.

that would be almost as impressive and stupid as weiss at notre dame

[catamount man]

Not posting any names, but have heard that a current SEC asst.coach is interested in the job and he does have OC experience. Again, will wait and see, but he definitely could improve our fortunes.xthumbsupx

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

[ERASU2113]

Not posting any names, but have heard that a current SEC asst.coach is interested in the job and he does have OC experience. Again, will wait and see, but he definitely could improve our fortunes.xthumbsupx

GO CATAMOUNTS!!!

nahhhhhhh it's still WCU xwhistlex :D

good luck with the search. What are they planning to do with Briggs, move him to the athletic department?

[catamount man]

nahhhhhhh it's still WCU xwhistlex :D

good luck with the search. What are they planning to do with Briggs, move him to the athletic department?

Hasn't been determined yet. I personally feel Briggs, with his contacts, could be a major player for the Catamount Club and could get some big $$$ into the fold.

We'll see.xthumbsupx

[Appaholic]

go out and get Lonnie Galloway!!!!! he is your man!!!!
will do a doublw whammy take away a top ASU aast.
and add a WCU alum a chance and opportunity to lead a team.

Naw...Lonnie finally came around and got his mind right....why would he want to digress back to WCU?....xsmiley_wix

[The Cats]

Naw...Lonnie finally came around and got his mind right....why would he want to digress back to WCU?....xsmiley_wix


Don't think we want him..... you keep him.