Rumors swirl about Holtz

ECU pirate

12/09/2008 01:54:33 PM

She will look just as good in orange as she did in purple. I heard awhile back to love the program and not the coach.

Mentalist

12/09/2008 08:45:50 AM

If Skip leaves it will be a mistake. He will be very miserable living in Syracuse. I hope Holtz does leave ECU. We do not need a coach that is putting focus on himself, instead of putting focus to this very important bowl game. It is like he is only concerned with money, and not worried about the outcome of the Liberty Bowl. Who needs a coach like Skip? His wife can buy all the gay orange sweaters she desires...and...hit the road jack...and don't come back no more, no more...hit the road jack...

heybail

12/09/2008 07:21:12 AM

hey FreeSpeech, dont feel bad they have deleted me too!!

ARRRRGGHH

12/08/2008 09:48:24 PM

Reading on a Syracuse website they say they Mrs. Holtz was spotted buying an orange sweater.

Kay

12/08/2008 07:41:22 PM

I would hope that Coach Holz has the good sense to enjoy where he is. There are far worst places to be. Just ask Bill Lewis!

FREE SPEECH???!!!

12/08/2008 05:46:45 PM

So much for FREE SPEECH!! The Reflector staff (a term I use LOOSELY) deleted BOTH of my POSTS today, NEITHER of WHICH had ANY PROFANITY but were NEGATIVE toward ALMIGHTY COACH GOD HOLTZ. Way to GO, KEEP CENSORING FREE SPEECH MORONS and DELETE THIS POST TOO Reflector Staff!! Or rather the NEGLECTOR STAFF.

your comment stinks!!!

12/08/2008 03:55:26 PM

I am sure Skip is focussed on the bowl game, would rather you go to SU based on your comment

EastCarolinaGirl

12/08/2008 03:08:24 PM

All I can say is that the Pirates need to focus now on our bowl game...and if Skip isn't focused on that he can go ahead up to SU and we will go rock with out him! SU doesn't have heart like the Pirate Nation!!!!!

Mentalist

12/08/2008 02:03:27 PM

The ACC will be the conference to take ECU. Especially, in the next few years, as long as, the Pirates keep up their winning ways. Also, if the Pirates make it into the ACC, there will be more money generated for the Athletic program, the university, and the local economy.

Pir8

12/08/2008 01:58:03 PM

CJ - seriously, you must have never been to North Carolina. I work in Syracuse once a month and it's horrible. The land that time forgot. The weather is miserable and everyone I know there wants to leave. Sorry, but it's the truth.

Go Independant

12/08/2008 01:51:22 PM

There are little advantages to CUSA - why not go independant - play as many big teams as will take us. Go Pirates!!!

Hopefully no other conference

12/08/2008 01:47:44 PM

We're beating ranked BCS teams in the conference that we OWN. Why would we want to be in another conference?

Herd Fan

12/08/2008 01:45:50 PM

I agree. I hope Holtz stays here so he can whip your ***** a few more times.

HerdFan

12/08/2008 01:45:14 PM

What conference would take ECU?

Pirate

12/08/2008 12:49:33 PM

If he goes he goes, I am an ECU fan first, when Logan was here, when JT was here and now having Holtz here. I am an ECU fan. Not a HC at ECU fan. Whoever the coach is my loyaly wont change and I will always hate state.

Mentalist

12/08/2008 11:43:38 AM

"The Pirates"

Mentalist

12/08/2008 11:39:28 AM

Skip will not leave to go to SU. Holtz can make as much as he wants, by staying at ECU. Winning the Liberty Bowl will make Holtz even richer. Plus, the Pirates will eventually make it to another conference. However, it is not required to be in a BCS conference, in order, to play in a BCS Bowl game. They Pirates need to get a stronger schedule, have more media attention from ESPN, and win 90% of their games.

HerdFan

12/08/2008 11:13:30 AM

1. ECU will never get into a BCS conference. Where would they go?
2. Why would Holtz go to Syracuse? Cuse needs to hire Turner Gill, not Holtz.

john

12/08/2008 11:10:25 AM

If he wants to go to Poorexcuse then let him go. Good luck Skippy, you'll need it.

Jb

12/08/2008 10:48:42 AM

As long as Skip is a winner there will be suitors from other universities. Even if he says "no" to Syracuse there will be other schools.

If he doesn't accept a new job this year, I totally expect him to end up at Notre Dame next year if Charlie Weis has another failed season.

y

12/08/2008 10:32:24 AM

Mark my words....Skip will not take the SU jbo. He is holding out till the Notre Dame job comes open. It will be open next year with Weis out of the picture. The last time ND had a decent program was when Holtz SR. was there. Skip is an alum and that is where the man wants to be and is going.

NYC Transplant

12/08/2008 10:14:12 AM

Recruiting wise, NC and VA offer way better talent than in the Cuse area. Also, the weather down here is great as compared to up there. All I can say is that ECU has better facilities, fans, upside, and desire for football than SU. The Carrier Dome is a humid dump and spending several months in the cold will drive you crazy.

native to ny

12/08/2008 09:58:37 AM

http://www.syracuse.com/today/index.ssf/2008/12/skip_holtz_to_explore_syracuse.html

Here's what Syracuse has to say.

My response

12/08/2008 09:42:15 AM

To t:
Well put. That words Skip used is similar to someone that is open to leaving.

To stardust:
Yeah, Holland should just call up the ACC and tell them we want it in, it's that easy. Heck, why not call up the Big 12 or SEC.

To Question:
It's not about the quality of football, it's all about money and the size of the programs in the BCS conferences. Quality will come and go, ie Notre Dame, UCLA, Washington, Syracuse, Florida St., Miami, even ECU.

b

12/08/2008 09:27:50 AM

THe Big East and Syracuse ****! Why would he go there?

DK

12/08/2008 09:24:41 AM

People want to accomplish goals in life. Once goals are accomplished, its time to move on to the next one. Skip accomplished a championship here at ECU. Time to move on to bigger and better things. Good luck Skip.

PIRATEFAN2006

12/08/2008 09:14:12 AM

I say MAKE HIM WALK THE PLANK!!! AAARRRGGG

Question

12/08/2008 09:13:35 AM

How much longer will the big east be in the BCS, Conference USA has better football that the Big East. For God's sake, Cinncinatti won the conference and we spanked WVU. It would be a poor career choice on his part.

cj

12/08/2008 09:04:51 AM

syracuse can offer much more money than ECU could EVER offer. If it's about the $$ he's gone. and lets face it, greenville isn't exactly heaven on earth either, no matter how much he says his wife and kids love it here. that area of NY is absolutely beautiful. good luck skip, which ever way you go.

He's already going to be in NY

12/08/2008 08:50:08 AM

for his Dad's induction into the Hall of Fame. Its not like he's making a special trip. It could happen.....but I doubt it.

MBoogie

12/08/2008 08:43:44 AM

I don't understand why some of you are so critical of Skip...if you had an opportunity to test the waters, most of you would. Until we get a playoff system or get into a BCS (Big East, maybe) nobody is going to stay at ECU for 10+ years. Plus most big programs don't keep their coaches for a career anyway, so ECU's recent coaching history isn't that unique. If Skip leaves, he leaves the program 1000% better than it was when Thompson was fired and ECU will be an attractive job in the country.

Response to "He's Not Going"

12/08/2008 08:43:36 AM

Folks, ECU is a small school in relation to the rest of college football. To offer up that Skip Holtz is going to go to SU to tell them what kind of coach they need ot hire is laughable!

He's not going to SU

12/08/2008 08:25:03 AM

He's going to meet with the SU Administration wile in New York, but is not going through an interview process. My guess is that he is meeting with them so as not to disrespect them, and to also offer his own insight into who would be a good hire for their program.

t

12/08/2008 08:22:35 AM

I have a strange feeling he is leaving ECU. I hope this is not true but again from observing his language I think he is going to NY.

Best wishes

12/08/2008 08:18:12 AM

I wish Skip well whether he stays or goes. He is a class individual.

stardust

12/08/2008 07:36:38 AM

ECU must get into a better BCS conference. Otherwise, Greenville is only a waystop for coaches. You can hardly get news programs outside of Greenville to mention ECU, even tho we represent the fastest growing university in the state AND a huge alumni base. If it "ain't" the ACC, you don't get covered. If nothing else, hire a new Marketing Director.

Now is the time to make the move. Come on Terry, if you are looking for a legacy, move ECU into a respected conference.

Y

12/08/2008 07:20:46 AM

Dont know why my last comment didnt take, but i orginally said for us to look at the history of ECU football. Pat Dye, Bill Lewis, even Steve Logan, all went on to bigger things and used ECU as a stepping stone. So do not expect a quality coach to stay until ECU is in a BCS conf.

Tired of This

12/08/2008 07:15:58 AM

You know, I am getting real tired of this. Make your decision and stay or go. The headline on ESPN yesterday was that he had not talked to Syracuse but would like to. Skip make up your mind. Pirate fans...get ready for him to leave. You were just a stepping stone anyway.

wen

12/08/2008 06:49:44 AM

To have a meeting with a bottom feeder like SU is an insult to the Pirate nation. I say hit the road Skip. This would be the dumbest move I have seen for a coach. Pack your earmuffs for that frozen hellhole.

Im Noquitter

12/08/2008 03:21:34 AM

If he is truly not comitted to the future of the Pirate program I say he should walk the plank. No need to hang around for the Liberty Bowl. Pack your long underwear and your snowshoes and hit the road. Otherwise enjoy your 1.5 million and shut your cakehole. Coaches today are way overpaid. Its the unpaid talent on the field that makes the difference.