Me too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Vigen Oregon State rumors.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
A lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
We have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
According to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
Uh Shephard never cooled off.. you got it mixed up Wilcox cooled off because it wasn’t the right time. He just got a ton of $$ from cal and he has a new babyUtcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
Robbie probably needs job and he lives in Oregon. You could count on him for a lot more victories, that is if they can re-count the score after the game.Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
By the time of this post he's made 3 more tacklesAFCAT wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:58 pmRobbie probably needs job and he lives in Oregon.Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
There are other claims that Shepard has cooled off on the job as well, it's kind of confusing with all the different reports.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:57 pmUh Shephard never cooled off.. you got it mixed up Wilcox cooled off because it wasn’t the right time. He just got a ton of $$ from cal and he has a new babyUtcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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But serious question, what happens if Shepard says no? And if it really was OSU who said no to Vigen would you guys circle round to him again? I'd like to think you may have burned the bridge, but I'm just curious.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
I don’t think you tell Vigen no unless everything is worked out. Shep could have signed it and it’ll be leaked tomorrow for all we know.Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:08 pmThere are other claims that Shepard has cooled off on the job as well, it's kind of confusing with all the different reports.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:57 pmUh Shephard never cooled off.. you got it mixed up Wilcox cooled off because it wasn’t the right time. He just got a ton of $$ from cal and he has a new babyUtcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pmJust a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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But serious question, what happens if Shepard says no? And if it really was OSU who said no to Vigen would you guys circle round to him again? I'd like to think you may have burned the bridge, but I'm just curious.
We’d probably circle back to Vigen and push. We have the $$ he just wants to coach in the play offs. He will never ever get a promotion that way. No school will wait. Eventually he will break. We’d just go up to $3m and see if he flips. We can t wait until Jan. No school can. There’s recruiting to do!
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
A school that is trying to get their 3rd win in the last game of the season should probably be willing to wait. It's not like they are going to suddenly become a relevant team in year 1 no matter who they hire. I'm glad they didn't wait for Vigen though.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:11 pmI don’t think you tell Vigen no unless everything is worked out. Shep could have signed it and it’ll be leaked tomorrow for all we know.Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:08 pmThere are other claims that Shepard has cooled off on the job as well, it's kind of confusing with all the different reports.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:57 pmUh Shephard never cooled off.. you got it mixed up Wilcox cooled off because it wasn’t the right time. He just got a ton of $$ from cal and he has a new babyUtcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pm
Just a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
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But serious question, what happens if Shepard says no? And if it really was OSU who said no to Vigen would you guys circle round to him again? I'd like to think you may have burned the bridge, but I'm just curious.
We’d probably circle back to Vigen and push. We have the $$ he just wants to coach in the play offs. He will never ever get a promotion that way. No school will wait. Eventually he will break. We’d just go up to $3m and see if he flips. We can t wait until Jan. No school can. There’s recruiting to do!
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
If Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
From the various things I've read the past few days I agree. He does seem squirrely. Also, if Vigen was upfront with his team about at least looking at the offer, but ultimately not going to bale until the season is actually over, that's such a respectable position. It doesn't hurt to look, (other than all the press about it, which is so distracting), but to go into an interview with a plan is important. I'm sure we'll never know what Leon made happen but clearly it was enough. I'm not convinced Vigen has one foot out the door, but he will continue to get offers and at some point he'll get one that he just can't refuse.thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
I mean if that’s your opinion. In our new conference we have the biggest assistants pool, and NIL. Pretty sure top in G6 too. He’d have bids to the CFP all day… our AD can be dumb but he also can secure whatever he wants. $180m stadium renovation? With over 70% be just donors? Yeah he did that..thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Vigen cannot coach play offs and start a rebuild. That’s not possible. And that’s where communication cut. OSU I heard was very clear from the start with him that they want him starting right away. So it’s a little irritating on our side that Vigen knew that and still interviewed
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
Well if OSU was clear from the start, then that is a little surprising he would interview anyway. So maybe they weren't THAT clear, or there seemed to be some possible wiggle.DB50 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:22 amI mean if that’s your opinion. In our new conference we have the biggest assistants pool, and NIL. Pretty sure top in G6 too. He’d have bids to the CFP all day… our AD can be dumb but he also can secure whatever he wants. $180m stadium renovation? With over 70% be just donors? Yeah he did that..thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Vigen cannot coach play offs and start a rebuild. That’s not possible. And that’s where communication cut. OSU I heard was very clear from the start with him that they want him starting right away. So it’s a little irritating on our side that Vigen knew that and still interviewed
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
OSU has a lot of good things going for in terms of financial support and facilities, that said that job does have some serious drawbacks. Its a total rebuild, previous coach was fired, AD doesnt seem to be very well liked.DB50 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:22 amI mean if that’s your opinion. In our new conference we have the biggest assistants pool, and NIL. Pretty sure top in G6 too. He’d have bids to the CFP all day… our AD can be dumb but he also can secure whatever he wants. $180m stadium renovation? With over 70% be just donors? Yeah he did that..thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Vigen cannot coach play offs and start a rebuild. That’s not possible. And that’s where communication cut. OSU I heard was very clear from the start with him that they want him starting right away. So it’s a little irritating on our side that Vigen knew that and still interviewed
From the outside, it seems like OSU needs a change agent who can change the culture and really give the program an identity.
To use a construction analogy for the MSU program, Jeff Choate came in and demolished an unstable structure and started the process of rebuilding it from the ground up with a strong foundation.
When choate left for texas, Vigen came in and built on that strong foundation and now we have the nicest most well built house on the block.
OSU is on a bigger, nicer block, but needs some serious work to bring it up to code. The question is who is the right person to take on that job. First step might be changing the AD.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
I am not surprised that OSU would say that but I get the feeling that they may have slow played the playoff issue. It was a conflict last year with WSU. It seems that Vigen has been consistent in his commitment to finishing a season at least so far. Of course he is going to interview for many reasons and at the time of deciding to interview, there is no expectation of getting the job or knowing anything about what the OSU search committee is thinking. My guess is that as the search narrowed, OSU pressed the issue and decisions were made. I do understand both sides just not sure about the timing. It’s not uncommon for a coach to finish a season. I remember when Choate accepted the MSU job before Vigen and finished the season as the DL coach at UW. I also know that I wouldn’t want MSU to be in limbo without a head coach very long because of recruiting and portal. Its just different now and there are no easy answers.DB50 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:22 amI mean if that’s your opinion. In our new conference we have the biggest assistants pool, and NIL. Pretty sure top in G6 too. He’d have bids to the CFP all day… our AD can be dumb but he also can secure whatever he wants. $180m stadium renovation? With over 70% be just donors? Yeah he did that..thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Vigen cannot coach play offs and start a rebuild. That’s not possible. And that’s where communication cut. OSU I heard was very clear from the start with him that they want him starting right away. So it’s a little irritating on our side that Vigen knew that and still interviewed
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
People’s perception of OSU is still framed by their time as a Power 5 cellar dweller. But the new PAC12 isn’t a power conference and it’s basically the new and improved Mountain West. In that situation, they’re a good landing spot for a coach on the ascent.
So I don’t know if they wouldn’t wait for Vigen or if they preferred the guy from Alabama or if it’s really still Wilcox or whatever. But if he wanted Wazzu last year and had interest in Fresno, it doesn’t make sense that he would turn up his nose at OSU.
So I don’t know if they wouldn’t wait for Vigen or if they preferred the guy from Alabama or if it’s really still Wilcox or whatever. But if he wanted Wazzu last year and had interest in Fresno, it doesn’t make sense that he would turn up his nose at OSU.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
This. If I were Vigen, I would want very well delineated expectations and assurances from OSU that he would have the time and resources to be successful. It's a big rebuild. Maybe OSU expected to have a winning season next year and competing for championships the next. You don't change culture overnight. I think Vigen is at an age and point in his career where he would not fare well if he were fired because he didn't turn OSU around as fast as they would like.thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Can't make up my mind as to which is better - 55-21 or 48-14, but 34-11 will do.
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
You're a great poster and add greatly to this board, and I hope you stick around for as long as you want, but this isn't accurate to my understanding. There was a plan in place to take this team to Nashville if Vigen left. It was a combination of the Bobcat booster community stepping up with (mostly) NIL and other financial commitments, and the Vigen getting a squishy feeling during the final negotiation. There's certainly room to reflect on the effectiveness of the OSU AD from what I'm hearing.DB50 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 10:22 amI mean if that’s your opinion. In our new conference we have the biggest assistants pool, and NIL. Pretty sure top in G6 too. He’d have bids to the CFP all day… our AD can be dumb but he also can secure whatever he wants. $180m stadium renovation? With over 70% be just donors? Yeah he did that..thefrank1 wrote: ↑Thu Nov 27, 2025 9:14 amIf Vigen really wanted the job, there are multiple solution sets that allow him to finish the playoffs and take the job. The fact no deal was reached indicates that one or both of the parties wasn't really sold. From my perspective, Vigen should have been very wary of OSU's ability to deliver the support necessary for commensurate success and the quick trigger that OSU demonstrated by firing a coach mid stream. Plus, the AD there seems a little squirrely.
Vigen cannot coach play offs and start a rebuild. That’s not possible. And that’s where communication cut. OSU I heard was very clear from the start with him that they want him starting right away. So it’s a little irritating on our side that Vigen knew that and still interviewed
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Re: Vigen Oregon State rumors.
That's not really accurate. There will be a dozen better jobs open in January after Florida, LSU, Penn State, and UCLA hire new coaches.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:11 pmI don’t think you tell Vigen no unless everything is worked out. Shep could have signed it and it’ll be leaked tomorrow for all we know.Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 11:08 pmThere are other claims that Shepard has cooled off on the job as well, it's kind of confusing with all the different reports.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:57 pmUh Shephard never cooled off.. you got it mixed up Wilcox cooled off because it wasn’t the right time. He just got a ton of $$ from cal and he has a new babyUtcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:54 pmAccording to Canzano he's "cooled off" on the job a bit and Wilcox said it isn't the right time for him to take the job apparently. What are y'all going to do if both of those options fall through? Who is left?DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:52 pmWe have Jamarcus Shephard to hire.. he wants the job. Co oc and WR coach at Alabama…Utcatsfan wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:41 pmA lot of claims that OSU decided not to hire Vigen on X and other Social Media, though I'm quite happy at that decision I have to ask, is your AD retarded?!DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:38 pmMe too.. my dude our 247 page is on melt down.. it’s bad. We thought the leak could come today.. people are emailing Alabama football AD office demanding they let Shephard go Lol not serious but it did happen lol.luckyirishguy25 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 10:13 pmI really hope this is just a load of S and you guys get your guy not named Brent Vigen.DB50 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:57 pmDING DING DING. Go back far enough and you’ll find that this account is a duck fan. It’s already been proven by us. That around has tweeted at our recruits saying “Corvallis doesn’t like black people, be safe and don’t come”.BelligerentBobcat wrote: ↑Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:33 pm
Just a reminder that there’s a lot of people on Twitter who make ****** up just to get attention. Not saying this is one of them or not, I don’t know, but stay skeptical unless it’s a legit reporter.
I could post this tweet and watch the beav fans lose it dealing with this fraud again
But serious question, what happens if Shepard says no? And if it really was OSU who said no to Vigen would you guys circle round to him again? I'd like to think you may have burned the bridge, but I'm just curious.
We’d probably circle back to Vigen and push. We have the $$ he just wants to coach in the play offs. He will never ever get a promotion that way. No school will wait. Eventually he will break. We’d just go up to $3m and see if he flips. We can t wait until Jan. No school can. There’s recruiting to do!
Rebuilding jobs are a dime a dozen...and, yes, they aren't likely to wait. But those other schools are going to poach coaches from good, well established programs. So a guy like Vigen will have tons of opportunity in January to go to a place that isn't a rebuild. Sort of like how Jeff Choate went to Texas (as DC) after Boise passed on him.
Just as an example, if OSU hires Shepard, then theres a better job as a co-ordinator opening up at 'Bama.
Honestly, I think this is WAY better for Vigens career than taking on a rebuild in a conference with some serious concerns moving forward.