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May 16, 2020
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Idahofallsblue
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When Tom says they have a lot of common opinions Im sure he’s hinting
That we didn’t get in because higher ups were saying no.
I think higher ups thought being independent was a great thing.
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Tom Holmoe addresses War Beaver
the_byu_flash
5/16/20 2:27pm
Basically says "I'm a nice guy, don't criticize my job performance."
Harbinger
5/16/20 2:29pm
So is the proof you’re providing to back your claims.
Turnpike Lane
5/16/20 2:30pm
What claim did I make?
Harbinger
5/16/20 2:32pm
RE: What claim did I make?
Turnpike Lane
5/16/20 2:33pm
You disagree that it was Tom's job to get the deal done for P5 inclusion?
Harbinger
5/16/20 2:35pm
You go make a deal with the Patriots to play QB. If you can’t I blame you.
Turnpike Lane
5/16/20 3:05pm
Yep. That would be my failure. I don't have the tools to do the job
Harbinger
5/16/20 4:08pm
Unlike your skill level being your fault, there are issues outside of Tom
here's to hoping
5/17/20 12:48pm
Conference realignment has been decided by university presidents and their
ataylor
5/16/20 3:09pm
Maybe saying, 'You don't have all the facts so maybe I can enlighten you so that
ManicBlue
5/16/20 5:05pm
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Beetdiggercoug
5/17/20 3:32pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 2:33pm
Why doesn’t Tom actually address what War Beaver says?
Texas Hammer
5/16/20 2:35pm
Because he really didn't say anything intelligent.
Benfica1
5/16/20 9:49pm
As soon as the twitters see that TH will respond to posts like that...
NorthwestCoug
5/17/20 12:41am
Because athletic directors regularly go to eat with strangers from twitter
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:36pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 2:40pm
I know him about as well as any casual BYU athletics fan on the internet
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:45pm
RE: I know him about as well as any casual BYU athletics fan on the internet
Still Open
5/16/20 2:51pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 3:04pm
Do you two get together for tea and strumpets?
Backcountry
5/16/20 4:00pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 4:24pm
That would be a double HC violation.
Florwood
5/16/20 4:43pm
Strumpets are prostitutes. I hope that they're not getting together for that.
BYUlv
5/17/20 11:12am
Dumb and dumber reference
Backcountry
5/17/20 11:31am
Thanks for clarifying. It has been a long time since I watched that movie.
BYUlv
5/17/20 11:33am
But you're not a byu fan, you're a drama queen
GigantorCat
5/17/20 12:23pm
Who can turn down 20 tacos anyway? I'd eat them with the Ute AD.
ochobeeguy
5/16/20 4:07pm
Not really.
Texas Hammer
5/16/20 2:34pm
Epitomizes Holmoe. Great dude. The kind of guy we'd all like to know and be
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:35pm
I gotta imagine its easier to be an AD in a conference than an AD scheduling
darkcoug
5/16/20 2:38pm
Easy in the sense of expectations
vegas guey
5/16/20 2:45pm
Exactly right. Winning is not a metric that matters. Fielding choir boys and
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:46pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 2:41pm
RE: LOL
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:44pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 2:48pm
I was all ready to thumbs-up until you said easiest AD job in the country.
Ham
5/16/20 3:56pm
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Abe Froman
5/16/20 4:24pm
Filling an independent schedule is tough. Having zero expectations is cushy.
Backcountry
5/16/20 7:13pm
No expectations???
blue13
5/16/20 5:19pm
I like you, but you speak out of both sides of your mouth
idacoug
5/16/20 6:43pm
I get what youre saying. I feel like I have been just as frustrated with the
Backcountry
5/16/20 6:56pm
Nah, War Beaver is a bit of a delusional knuckle head on that entire thread.
che flaco
5/16/20 7:22pm
Not a good post. BYU AD job is one of the hardest in the country. Many would
BlooCoog
5/16/20 11:28pm
Easiest? CB is ridiculous.
Gentleman Stan
5/16/20 11:31pm
12 tacos, but only one drink? Eww... Are they going to share? Gross... Germs.
BYUtka
5/16/20 2:39pm
Maybe a dozen tacos and a drink each? Or only Tom eats? I dunno.
paulb
5/16/20 4:30pm
I'm trying to picture War Beaver....
DizzyDean
5/16/20 2:45pm
RE: I'm trying to picture War Beaver....
the_byu_flash
5/16/20 2:53pm
When Tom says they have a lot of common opinions Im sure he’s hinting
Idahofallsblue
5/16/20 2:57pm
Tom has never indicated that. Tom and his superiors are very content with the
Backcountry
5/16/20 2:59pm
Holmoe deserves criticism for his 2016 football hires more than any whining
ataylor
5/16/20 3:03pm
This is a fair take...the hiring of so many inexperienced coaches was not good
BlooCoog
5/16/20 4:23pm
In retrospect, yes, but many on this board who are now criticizing the hires
ManicBlue
5/16/20 5:10pm
I alluded to the coordinator hires in my post. I think if Sitake had hired
ataylor
5/16/20 5:21pm
RE: I alluded to the coordinator hires in my post. I think if Sitake had hired
ManicBlue
5/16/20 5:33pm
Yeah but it’s a legit dream job and should require results—in Football.
Dr MoBYU
5/16/20 5:47pm
Relative to where the program was when Holmoe took over in 2004, he has
ataylor
5/16/20 6:04pm
Agree.Also,He’s a smart man and must see the issues with FB.What’s his plan?IDK
Dr MoBYU
5/16/20 7:00pm
CB at its finest in threads like these. Most of these guys should be running
Uncle Bluto
5/16/20 3:10pm
Tom shouldve lost his job the moment he extended kalani. If we had an admin that cares about performance that is
Deleted
5/16/20 3:45pm
I strongly lean toward the War Beaver side on this one.
Ham
5/16/20 3:57pm
Classy response by Tom...he’s a stand up guy. I am one who has been critical of
BlooCoog
5/16/20 4:13pm
Tom Holmoe made it clear? Absolutely incorrect.
Backcountry
5/17/20 6:19am
You’re not very well connected to the program then; he’s expressed this desire
BlooCoog
5/17/20 8:59am
I think our biggest mess up was understandable. I think we could have gotten
Trent
5/16/20 5:38pm
"If we had just known they wouldn't collapse"--I said it then and I say it now
mrphotogenic
5/16/20 6:38pm
Agreed. We needed better leadership at that time. BYU needed a Holland and we...
Trent
5/16/20 8:34pm
I very measured response
NorthwestCoug
5/16/20 8:08pm
Tom Holmoe deserves some credit
lukeskywalker
5/17/20 2:55pm
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