TCU coach Gary Patterson said Tuesday that for the finale of Amon G. Carter Stadium as we know it on Nov. 13, his team will wear its classic purple and white uniforms. TCU has been at the forefront of teams sporting new duds in a season more than Britney Spears changes outfits during a concert (good way to get in a Britney Spears shot).
Patterson wants the team to go out of The Carter as it came in.
In a perfect world, this means leather helmets and no facemasks.
I asked GP if he would do the same and sport the old school suit and a fedora. He didn't sound very committed to the concept.
He needs to be.
This needs to happen. If TCU remains undefeated through its next two games, Gary Patterson needs to go Abe Martin for the Amon G. Carter Stadium finale.
This must happen.
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Posted by: Darth Venomous | October 27, 2010 at 05:04 PM
I knew Abe Martin. Abe Martin was a friend of mine. Gary Patterson is no Abe Martin. I like the idea of the traditional uniforms, but Coach Patterson should dress comfortably, so he can make optimal decisions from the sideline. Also, I don't think he would look good in a suit and fedora.
Seriously, I grew up in Fort Worth (b 1950). I love Amon Carter Stadium just the way it is. It is a fun, intimate place to enjoy a game-- win or lose. I trace the beginning of the 35 year decline to 1958, the year they put the second deck on the paying-customer side of the stadium.
--Jim White
Posted by: Jim White | October 28, 2010 at 08:37 AM
You are correct Patterson is no Abe Martin, thank the football gods. In 13 years Martin had a record of
74-64-7. In 1966 after a 2-8 season, he was "promoted" to AD until 1977, during which time the Frogs were terrible. Compare those numbers with Patterson in 10 years, there is no comparison.
Posted by: FloridaFrogFan | October 28, 2010 at 09:22 PM