Gary Patterson confirmed as much as work on Monday.
TCU and its longtime soccer coach parted methods on Sunday, however a number of folks instructed the Star-Telegram that Patterson went to the soccer workplaces Monday — and not to pack his bags.
As an alternative, Patterson met with a couple of of his assistants concerning the recreation plan he’d put collectively for Saturday’s recreation towards No. 14 Baylor.
“He needs to be useful with the transition. Confirmed nice class,” TCU athletic director Jeremiah Donati stated in a textual content message. “I count on that can at all times be the case with him. He loves TCU.”
Patterson, TCU’s all-time winningest coach who joined this system as its defensive coordinator in 1998, has not spoken publicly since his departure. He hasn’t returned a number of telephone calls or textual content messages to the Star-Telegram, probably considered one of many information retailers reaching out for touch upon his abrupt departure from the varsity.
If Monday is any indication, it doesn’t seem that Patterson is able to stroll away from teaching anytime quickly.
Sources indicated that Patterson was in constructive spirits Monday, strolling across the workplaces as the previous head coach. His pal and former particular assistant, Jerry Kill, will function TCU’s interim coach for the rest of the season.
Patterson has been lively on social media, replying and liking varied messages from former gamers and notable TCU figures.
“It’s quite simple,” former TCU baseball nice Matt Carpenter wrote on Twitter. “In case you are related to TCU in any approach … its extra than simply Saturday’s you have got @TCUCoachP to thank for. He elevated this college and the town of Fort Price to new heights. For 20 plus years we’ve got had the pleasure of watching what management seems to be like.”
Patterson appreciated that submit and replied: “Thanks Matt! You may have fairly a narrative additionally!”
TCU standout operating again Zach Evans posted on Twitter, “Thank You, GREATLY APPRECIATED.”
Patterson replied: “Keep true Zach! You’re a nice participant however you have got turn out to be a fair higher particular person!”
Patterson’s spouse Kelsey posted a message of help for the gamers, writing: “Calling All Frogs … keep true, stick collectively & battle on! For the love of household, workforce & college valiantly persevere. #40not4 will at all times be our credo. You’ll at all times be ours and we yours. Frog Household.”
Together with Evans, different present gamers who voiced their help of Patterson included cornerback Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson, defensive deal with Kenny Turnier, linebacker Shadrach Banks, punter Jordy Sandy and left deal with Obinna Eze.
Line of defense coach Zarnell Fitch, who performed underneath Patterson in 2004-05, wrote: “I’m proud to be considered one of yours, coach. 1 of 800. A lot love.”
Patterson exits with a profession report of 181-79, 72 extra wins than this system’s second-winningest coach Dutch Meyer (109). And Patterson remains to be working as if win No. 182 is at stake this weekend.
TCU (3-5, 1-4 Huge 12) and Baylor (7-1, 4-1) are set to kick off at 2:30 p.m. at Amon G. Carter Stadium.
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