TCU coach Gary Patterson reportedly declined a huge offer from Minnesota to coach at the Big Ten school. According to the Fort-Worth Star-Telegram, the deal was worth more than $2 million, roughly double what he is paid at TCU.
Patterson's decision is further confirmation of his high opinion of TCU and Fort Worth. With a long-sought indoor practice facility set to open in the spring TCU continues improve its facilities, giving Patterson and his staff what they need to attract the players necessary to excel in college football. And the administration is taking care of Patterson, who has led the Frogs to consecutive 11-win seasons.
With a record like his, Patterson doesn't have to show loyalty to TCU. He could have left last year for his alma mater, Kansas State, or this year for Minnesota or Miami. But he chose to remain at the place that gave him his start as a head coach -- for now. The suitors will only keep calling as Patterson continues to enhance his credentials. And as the wins pile up, the names will get bigger. He will have the chance to jump to a school more attractive than TCU, one with a legitimate chance of winning a national championship. At Kansas State and Minnesota, that just wasn't going to happen. Miami is a different story, but the program is quickly losing the mystique that made it one of the nation's elite for so many years.
The TCU administration needs to recognize Patterson's value and renegotiate his contract, which runs through 2012. He won't make anywhere near $2 million a year, but the administration owes him at least a substantial boost in pay. Otherwise, he may not say no next time.
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I'm glad your coach is staying at least 1 more season, but I agree with you that TCU needs to sweeten the pot. I am sure they are aware of that. The Big Ten loses (again)!
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