Coach Jerry Moore out at Appy State

[Single_A_Fan 30]

http://www.yosefscabin.com/tpoeesdap/

 

First Paragraph from link:

 

Within in a 24-hour period, ASU fans endured a one-two punch of shocks that has shaken this program to its foundation. First, the Mountaineers took the field in the second round of the NCAA Playoffs against Illinois State. After coming back from a 11-point fourth-quarter deficit to force overtime, the Apps’ season came to an end on a blocked PAT as ISU won 38-37. This was around 6 pm on Saturday night. Despite the shock and anger of many fans, the sun rose on Sunday. However at 4 pm Sunday afternoon, in the midst of another Panthers’ failure, Tommy Bowman broke arguably the biggest ASU news possible (even bigger than an FBS move). Jerry Moore’s 24-season tenure at Appalachian State was over.

 

 

 

24 Seasons

10 SoCon Championships

Overall Record: 215–87 (.712)

Southern Conference Record: 144–40 (.783)

 

18 Playoff Appearances

3 National Championships

 

Lot's of speculation on the Appy State message boards. Appy State has been looking to move from the FCS (Div. I AA) to the FBS (Div. I) and from what I gather Coach Moore wasn't real enthused about that. His contract is up in June and the AD decided it was time to change directions. Some are speculating an FBS announcement is perhaps forthcoming too which would not be surprising with all the conference realignment that is going on.

[battleftbl 42]

If this is the case....they may regret this move in a few years. The grass isnt always greener on the other side. Coach Moore is a class act and will be very, very hard to replace. For everything he has done for that program, he should have left on his own terms.

[swvacsas2 15]

Handled in an inept fashion. His age would preclude it- if he were younger- would like to see him in contention at UT.

[1inStripes 933]

This decision was made around 8 months ago. Moore just wanted it not to be made public.

[Single_A_Fan 30]

This decision was made around 8 months ago. Moore just wanted it not to be made public.

 

Don't know if you read the link but the fourth paragraph doesn't really indicate that. It states:

 

The crux of what people want to know is how much of this was Jerry’s decision? Did Cobb basically force him out? Was this a 50/50 decision? In the Winston-Salem Journal article by the man who broke the news, Jerry indicated he was focused on coming back next year. According to The Charlotte Observer’s story, Jerry tried to ask for one more year Sunday morning, but Cobb wouldn’t let him. To many, this will be considered a villifying act for Cobb to refuse Jerry’s request. As Athletic Director, the decision should be Cobb’s to make, but Jerry is seen as such an icon that many people feel he earned the right to call the shots on his exit. This will also make it seem to people that the original decision in January was all Cobb’s. In my opinion, it was at least in some way Jerry decision as if it was up to the AD’s office, they would have promoted the “Jerry Moore Farewell Tour†to sell tickets in a down year at the gate.

 

 

I'm not trying to argue but I'm just relaying what the article said. If it was decided 8 months ago, why on earth were they so quick to make the announcement just hours after the sting of this playoff loss. Why not wait a week or so if it had already waited this long? Something doesn't smell right to me but what do I know.

[Single_A_Fan 30]

Actually 1inStripes there was post in one of the forums that said:

 

"From what I read the decision was made last year with all parties concerned. Sunday, Coach Moore asked for an extension of another year and it was denied. "

 

 

So I guess you are right. Just doesn't seem like a fitting end for such a Coach and person.

[bhs7695 185]

I was telling someone the other day that with these "mid-major" Div. 1A football programs in the Sun belt and such and without access to big time money from the four major conferences, I would think a bunch of them would have to drop back to Div. 1AA or lower. Currently only 22 schools operate their budget in a surplus out of all the Div. 1A football programs out there. That can't continue much longer and I don't think the revenue will come that quickly either for these programs operating in the red to balance their budgets.

 

Something's got to give......