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Allen Pierson: It's been 4 years. How much more time do you think Shane Lyons gives Holgorsen to right the ship? End of this season or one more?
Chatmon: I think Dana Holgorsen gets more time, as he should. You saw first-hand the success he had before the Big 12 (a 10-win season and Big East title during his first season). This season is the first time he's had a Big 12 roster (i.e. the overall depth and talent required to succeed) so I think trying to run him out the door would be a mistake. People like to compare West Virginia and TCU while forgetting Gary Patterson had the chance make mistakes and grow as a head coach out of the spotlight of a major conference. Holgorsen hasn't had the same luxury. I've seen yearly growth since they joined the Big 12, so I think if West Virginia is patient, Holgorsen will reward that patience. But the clock is ticking, no question.
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Allen Pierson: It's been 4 years. How much more time do you think Shane Lyons gives Holgorsen to right the ship? End of this season or one more?
Chatmon: I think Dana Holgorsen gets more time, as he should. You saw first-hand the success he had before the Big 12 (a 10-win season and Big East title during his first season). This season is the first time he's had a Big 12 roster (i.e. the overall depth and talent required to succeed) so I think trying to run him out the door would be a mistake. People like to compare West Virginia and TCU while forgetting Gary Patterson had the chance make mistakes and grow as a head coach out of the spotlight of a major conference. Holgorsen hasn't had the same luxury. I've seen yearly growth since they joined the Big 12, so I think if West Virginia is patient, Holgorsen will reward that patience. But the clock is ticking, no question.
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