Fran Brown Tells All

[MadNY3]

The dome was empty way before that though?

It was dwindling a little but then it all cratered...next-level down performance and attendance.

 

[CbusCuse]

Losing is one thing. But how we were losing is another. Your not going to get many fans if they don't think there is any chance of winning. That was primarily because of the QB situation. It should never get to that point and hopefully won't ever again.

 

[LpoolNative]

Losing is one thing. But how we were losing is another. Your not going to get many fans if they don't think there is any chance of winning. That was primarily because of the QB situation. It should never get to that point and hopefully won't ever again.

Exactly. I doubt it happens again under HCFB

 

[Archbold44]

The dome was empty way before that though?

Was it empty against Duke?

 

[Archbold44]

Exactly. I doubt it happens again under HCFB

In order for HCFB to continue to have the HC in his initials, it cannot happen again. FWIW, I can handle the 5th string QB not being great. I cannot handle the 5th string QB becoming the starter with the starter becoming 5th string,. The starter should just drop down one level and that is it.

 

[CNYGuy]

The fans will keep coming as long as Fran doesn't quit on the season. Sending out four FR captains against Miami effectively ended the season and signaled tune out.

Eh. that was one of the “better” games down the stretch so maybe the message was heard.

We were a massive Rickie brain fart from going into halftime in a dead heat with a team that played for a national title 2 months later.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

Was it empty against Duke?

No, it was against UNC and Pitt. What bothered me most was how empty the Dome was—it was literally a ghost town. Fans gave up on the season, and that can’t happen again. In 2026, there’s no excuse for that, because I truly believe we’ll at least be bowl-eligible that year.

 

[Ttk.gman2]

It was dwindling a little but then it all cratered...next-level down performance and attendance.

The Dome was literally empty against BC. It was insane to see on TV.

 

[tep624]

What can people expect differently out of you as a head coach?

Fran: “To have another quarterback ready”

Burst out laughing at that, but love that he owns it and he’s not shy to admit that!

Same. Seems Fran got the message

 

[tep624]

zero chance this would have happened if kiffin was still there, at least with Smith. Kiffin has tried to poach a lot of our guys.

Not surprising because Kiffin is a massive douche.

 

[PeteCalvin]

Not surprising because Kiffin is a massive douche.

But I love Lane Kiffin. He’s a righteous dude.

 

[tep624]

But I love Lane Kiffin. He’s a righteous dude.

The best thing that ever happened regarding Lane was when USC left him on the tarmac.