I don't think Angelos gets mentioned enough. I think he's doing a great job. That fact BYU was interested in him and he stayed at FAU says alot.

If FAU wanted to play fair, it should fire Angelos for even considering another job. That's what happened to the band director.

Do you really believe that was the only reason he was fired? I'm sure that is his story but I'm also sure there is more to it. Even after a firing the administration of an organization doesn't always come forward with everything in order to fairly allow the individual an opportunity elsewhere. How many times has a coach been let go under the "we just wanted to go in another direction" reason?

Back to FIU-FAU, I orignally thought that was one big and ugly trophy. BUT, I do have to say I sleep better at night when it is tucked in at home in Boca.

BMarkey said

I don't think Angelos gets mentioned enough. I think he's doing a great job. That fact BYU was interested in him and he stayed at FAU says alot.

If FAU wanted to play fair, it should fire Angelos for even considering another job. That's what happened to the band director.

But did Angelos apply for the job in his first year on the job?

this might turn into a long debate.

Just a quick note, it was only a select few of our fans wanting Strock and Mello gone, most of us thought he should at least get 1, if not a few more seasons before we make any changes. Some of those fans who want him gone still have the same opinion, they are entitled to it.

This year should be fun. Rivalies only exist when both sides have a shot to win. Hopefully FAU versus FIU will be big in every sport. Much like Florida versus Florida State, Auburn versus Alabama, etc. Good to be 2-1!

As a side note, I think BYU came after Angelos not the other way around.

Not to jump off topic but I have no big beef with Angelos, the guys right under him is where my problems are. They with held the departure information from the band in Nashville causing us to scramble back to the hotel from all across the city to pack and load the bus in less then an hour. Making the band look unorganized in front of donors and the team we support.

I don't understand why they would have done that unless it was an oversight or an error. Don't you think they have just as much concern for how the representatives of the university look?

I have a feeling much of it has to do with their feeling of Chapman and could really care less about him. Plus they feel they can push the band around.

MaXx said

Just a quick note, it was only a select few of our fans wanting Strock and Mello gone, most of us thought he should at least get 1, if not a few more seasons before we make any changes. Some of those fans who want him gone still have the same opinion, they are entitled to it.

Well, MaXx, as you know I agree with you, and this fact has been discussed on this board before. In all fairness, while I didn't and don't agree with the few ones that were already calling for his head, or raising that possibility, I can see a bit of reason of where they were coming from. It took for our team to win 4 of the last 5 games, including the 52-6 "lucky win" over FAU to quiet down some of the doubters. The truth is that Don Strock doesn't have the history of winning that Schnellenberger has, so it is more plausible for some to doubt him early on, since he really hasn't proved anything on the field yet.

On the other hand, Schnellenberger is a Hall of Fame Coach and winner in every place he has been to…heck National Championships among his resume, so it really isn't fair to compare the two programs's coaches and some of their fans reactions. I'm sure if things were the other way around, some FAU fans would have been calling for Strock's head as well. In that respect, it is only logical for most FAU fans to have a longer leash on proven winner Schnellenberger than on unproven Strock.