Tony Dungy

[ScienceBull]

It would be great to have Dungy on board USF similar to the LRS.

I was saying something along those lines to my wife last night. Even if he isn't on the payroll, it's nice to have someone like him in our corner!

[Sipher]

Wasn't Dungy also behind the Skip Holtz hiring as well (I honestly cannot remember, I thought he was, so this is a serious question)?

Edited December 9, 2012 by Sipher

[charsibb]

Thank you Coach Dungy. Please stick around USF Football and be a fan and supporter!

[smazza]

Agree. That's why this hire is so great....reunites and reenergizes the fan base.

Until the first loss.

Great to have Dungy part of the USF team, even if it is a small part.

it is a performance based business and coaches are judged on record

[jg]

I think patience will be key...

Something this fan base has never had.

I will be happy if we use our timeouts correctly. Baby steps people

[jasonb56]

It was also reported the Tony was asked if he wanted to coach, could you imagine...

[E.T.]

Per Coach T, no baby steps. We're going to sprint, not run a marathon.

[Ricky the Bull]

An article in today's Tribune indicated that Dungy was asked to take the job after CJL was fired, but declined.

[WoolyBully]

An article in today's Tribune indicated that Dungy was asked to take the job after CJL was fired, but declined.

'Cause Dungy is no idiot. His 'Good Guy Consultant' role seems to suit him just fine.

This whole coaching thing...way too much downside and risk. It's one of those things you HAVE TO WANT TO DO,

not something you just show up for. And you better be productive, too.

[Brad]

I think patience will be key...

Something this fan base has never had.

Correction: Loads of patience up through about late 2007 or 2008. The first 10 years were the greatest yet. Patience and growth. It was a wonderful time. Small fan base that was supportive. Then suddenly a larger fan base, some exposure and no patience.

But I guess when you say "this fan base" referring to today's, you're likely right. I'm thinking way back to those that have been around since it was started.

Either way, "this fan base" needs to exhibit some patience in terms of wins and losses and conference championships, but no patience regarding effort, attitude and desire. At the least, we should expect our coach to be competent and our players to play the entire game with heart. Something I think we have lacked over the last few years.