I disagree after 20 years of this shit, he was the lone bright spot. With adequate support from upper campus he can get it back on track. Unless you are getting Kyle Whittingham anytime soon.
Sure, I'd love to have Pete back. But there's no chance in hell he has any desire to jump back into the meat grinder. Especially now that he's had a taste of the good life.
This. I take Pete at his word that he was done competitively. Why would I hire a guy who lost the desire? Pete isn't Urbs. This isn't a heart condition gambit. Pete really lost the fire. A guy like that can't just flip the switch back on. A 100% Pete isn't walking through that door. I will grant a 50% Pete is better than Lake, but it's all shit at this point. It's over.
Somewhat of a catch 22 since if Pete walked back through that door I'd infer that he got his fire back. But yeah, it's not fucking happening.
If Pete comes back it will be for a much better job...
It's so obvious Jimmy isn't the guy but there's no way Jen gets rid of him even with a winless season... We're fucked for years to come now.
If Pete came back to UW the entire fanbase would worship him. He would be playing with house money and get to do whatever he wanted. Coming back to UW would be perfect for a guy who seems to not really want to play in the mud that is big boy college recruiting, etc. The only easier option for him would be Boise.
Pete hates to lose - he left Boise after one average 8 win season and left Washington as soon as we slid to an 8 win season. I can see him being tempted to return if it's a job where he can win national championship but that's it. Maybe he'll reconsider USC...
^^^^^^^^^^^^ This, CP has shown his MO 2wice.. He gone. Something inside UW soured his drive He won't move backwards His eyes are on an SEC or B1G job if he goes back on the sideline. USC maybe if they come calling. Natty or bust!
I disagree after 20 years of this shit, he was the lone bright spot. With adequate support from upper campus he can get it back on track. Unless you are getting Kyle Whittingham anytime soon.
Sure, I'd love to have Pete back. But there's no chance in hell he has any desire to jump back into the meat grinder. Especially now that he's had a taste of the good life.
This. I take Pete at his word that he was done competitively. Why would I hire a guy who lost the desire? Pete isn't Urbs. This isn't a heart condition gambit. Pete really lost the fire. A guy like that can't just flip the switch back on. A 100% Pete isn't walking through that door. I will grant a 50% Pete is better than Lake, but it's all shit at this point. It's over.
Somewhat of a catch 22 since if Pete walked back through that door I'd infer that he got his fire back. But yeah, it's not fucking happening.
I'd think they backed the Brinks truck up and he still didn't have the fire for this, but took the money anyway.
If by burn the boats you mean that we have to win with the current staff... then like we say... no
No it means we’re going back to war with the UW after a brief respite.
burn your boats [British] or burn your bridges to do something which forces you to continue with a particular course of action, and makes it impossible for you to return to an earlier situation
If by burn the boats you mean that we have to win with the current staff... then like we say... no
No it means we’re going back to war with the UW after a brief respite.
burn your boats [British] or burn your bridges to do something which forces you to continue with a particular course of action, and makes it impossible for you to return to an earlier situation
I see now that Race meant burn the Petersen boat
When Cortez the Killer reached the new world he burned his ships.
Everyone is clearly missing the point. IF you can get Pete to plug this gigantic hole you do it. Portal transfers and mass exodus of talent are going to happen. It’s already happening with instate recruiting. Make Pete a god damn offer he can’t refuse… fuck make him AD
Everyone is clearly missing the point. IF you can get Pete to plug this gigantic hole you do it. Portal transfers and mass exodus of talent are going to happen. It’s already happening with instate recruiting. Make Pete a god damn offer he can’t refuse… fuck make him AD
He's part of the problem and not the answer if you want to compete on the national stage.
This is the NLI era, an extension of the behind the scenes activity that has been happening in prior years to NLI. Even Don James couldn't compete in today's environment for the best recruits. Oregon is going to continue to take the best recruits regardless whether they win or lose. And Washington will continue to lose recruits until an Amazon or Microsoft steps up. Will a good coach come to UW knowing that Oregon has the NLI advantage for the foreseeable future? Doubtful. And the transfer portal adds an layer of instability and stress on a coaching staffs that doesn't have the NLI advantage. College teenager free agency is here. Enjoy. On a side note, Jimmy Lake has the team on a steep downward trajectory with decent recruits. The AD will have a decision to make very soon.
Everyone is clearly missing the point. IF you can get Pete to plug this gigantic hole you do it. Portal transfers and mass exodus of talent are going to happen. It’s already happening with instate recruiting. Make Pete a god damn offer he can’t refuse… fuck make him AD
He's part of the problem and not the answer if you want to compete on the national stage.
Last time I checked UW went from schedule gifted 7-6 Sark to Playoffs with 2-3 star talent under Pete. Who’s to say Lake didn’t get under his skin and Pete just said fuck it? Hire him as AD and let him take over the season. Save the talent save the recruiting classes. There’s too much talent in Washington to throw away on Lakes mess. Let Pete do a search for an adequate replacement on his own terms
If by burn the boats you mean that we have to win with the current staff... then like we say... no
No it means we’re going back to war with the UW after a brief respite.
burn your boats [British] or burn your bridges to do something which forces you to continue with a particular course of action, and makes it impossible for you to return to an earlier situation
I see now that Race meant burn the Petersen boat
When Cortez the Killer reached the new world he burned his ships.
I disagree after 20 years of this shit, he was the lone bright spot. With adequate support from upper campus he can get it back on track. Unless you are getting Kyle Whittingham anytime soon.
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Burn the boats
This,
CP has shown his MO 2wice..
He gone.
Something inside UW soured his drive
He won't move backwards
His eyes are on an SEC or B1G job if he goes back on the sideline.
USC maybe if they come calling.
Natty or bust!
Sure we all care about winning but I don't think upper campus gives a shit.
It will take $$ drying up and that will take some time.
[British] or burn your bridges
to do something which forces you to continue with a particular course of action, and makes it impossible for you to return to an earlier situation
I see now that Race meant burn the Petersen boat
IF you can get Pete to plug this gigantic hole you do it. Portal transfers and mass exodus of talent are going to happen. It’s already happening with instate recruiting. Make Pete a god damn offer he can’t refuse… fuck make him AD
Rumor I heard is that Pete was not in favor of Jen as the AD and wanted his buddy from BSU hired into the role.
Who’s to say Lake didn’t get under his skin and Pete just said fuck it?
Hire him as AD and let him take over the season. Save the talent save the recruiting classes. There’s too much talent in Washington to throw away on Lakes mess. Let Pete do a search for an adequate replacement on his own terms