Northern Colorado Gives Scott Downing Three Year Extension

[UNCBears2010]

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University of Northern Colorado football head coach Scott Downing confirmed this morning that he has signed an extension to his contract.

He has been the head coach for Bears for three seasons.

His contract was to expire in June 2009.

Throughout his three seasons as the head coach for the Bears, Downing’s record is 3 wins and 31 losses.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=khSIYmTzt6U

This is increibly stupid. Our AD is now #1 on my S*** list.

[Hansel]

is Matt Millen your AD?

[UNI Pike]

Maybe he changed the compensation to a "comission" plan, based on wins. Either that, or Downing has pictures of the AD with a dead girl or a live boy.

[putter]

This might sound crazy but I don't think it is that bad of a thing. If things bounce your way this year you would have won, what, a total of 5 games? That would have been very good progress over 2007 and with another year of experience and recruits the Bears should win those close games next year.

[UNCBears2010]

This might sound crazy but I don't think it is that bad of a thing. If things bounce your way this year you would have won, what, a total of 5 games? That would have been very good progress over 2007 and with another year of experience and recruits the Bears should win those close games next year.

I see 3 wins as an absolute maximum for us next season, 2 or 1 is more likely.

[HoyaMetanoia]

Georgetown won't fire Kelly after 5 wins in 3 years and no progress. Heck, with his performance, they would have given Downing a 200% raise and lifetime deal.

[UNI Pike]

I'm available for that type of deal

[CopperCat]

I don't agree with that at all. Downing had his chance. Averaging one win per year is incredibly pathetic, especially for a school that was so dominant in DII.xconfusedx

[Screamin_Eagle174]

I don't agree with that at all. Downing had his chance. Averaging one win per year is incredibly pathetic, especially for a school that was so dominant in DII.xconfusedx

Something we agree on. xlolx

I mean, this next year and the year after, most of the team will be his recruits... but still... only 3 wins with what you've got... pathetic.

[Ronbo]

What's Joe Glenn going to do now? xsmiley_wix

[Grizzaholic]

I agree with Putter. I think this is a good thing. Your team lost some close ones this year and I think they will learn and improve on that front. Look for the Bears to have a winning season next year.

[GrizFanStuckInUtah]

I personally hate how often coaches get fired in today's day and age. I know it is part of the profession, but a little loyalty can still be a good thing. If you change coaches like underwear, no one is going to want to play there. Alcorn is gonna have some fallout coming form their latest stunt IMHO. Just because they extended it 3 years, doesn't mean he can't get canned next year.

[ncbears]

I like the young talent Downing has brought in but I wish the school had enough money to bring in quality assistance. I think that's where a big problem is.

[NoCoDanny]

There are conflicting reports on this, the paper never said three years, the word now is that it is a one year extension.

[Mustang Man]

Looks like another three years of singing the UNC Blues.

Dun woke up this morning.....
and what did I see.....
A wee little ole' Aggie.....
laughin' at me.....

So I log on to AGS...
and start crying the UNC blues...
cry, cry, cry

I cry my blue and gold tears...
as another late touchdown...
leaves us winless this year...

[already123]

Wow...UNC has definitely improved, just not in the wins column.

Funny story, your old AD is our current one. Souers is coming back for yet another mediocre season. Similarities?!

[NoCoDanny]

Confirmed it is a ONE year deal so this is his last shot to make a mark. Hopefully he coaches like his job depends on it because now it does.