Patterson and TCU finalizing new long-term deal

**jbhtexas** · 12-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Looks like TCU is trying to secure Patterson before the "big boys" come calling...

Sources: TCU, Gary Patterson agree to contract extension - ESPN Dallas

**cyclonenum1** · 12-01-2009, 12:48 PM

I have always wondered why he seems content at TCU. TCU is nowhere near the #1 or #2 job in the state of Texas. Their attendance is horrible. I just don't get it.

**ISUFan22** · 12-01-2009, 12:52 PM

Some guys just don't aspire to make the move up. Who knows, in 2 weeks he may be coaching Oklahoma. ;)

But, it's a decent gig for him. Nice salary, does not have the huge pressure that other programs have. Gets to pick from Texas/Oklahoma leftovers (which are still pretty good) and in most years - dominate his conference.

And then dominate so much, impress enough people and - you get to go to a BCS bowl (which they should).

**Al_4_State** · 12-01-2009, 12:58 PM

It was only a matter of time before people looked at the Rich Rod's of the world and realized that maybe they have a pretty good gig where they're at. See: Kirk Ferentz.

**cyhiphopp** · 12-01-2009, 03:10 PM

TCU probably just wants to extend him so that any team that tries to snap him up has to bay a big buyout. If TCU is smart, they will try and get an extension done asap.

**cybsball20** · 12-02-2009, 09:32 AM

Patterson said on Dan Patrick that he signed an extension last night that includes NO BUYOUT.

**CycloneErik** · 12-02-2009, 09:34 AM

Originally Posted by Al_4_State

It was only a matter of time before people looked at the Rich Rod's of the world and realized that maybe they have a pretty good gig where they're at. See: Kirk Ferentz.

Which would make guys like that smart.