Franchione’s Final Word Inspires Sherman Statement

The last word is final. The last word is irrevocable. Consistently, the last word is publicly owned. Self-definition is rare. When one attains this, they must maximize the opportunity.

On November 24, Texas A&M Coach Dennis Franchione resigned. On November 26, former Green Bay Packers Coach Mike Sherman supplanted him. According to Quarterback Stephen McGee, the transition will be difficult. “He's been the coach now for four years, so you can imagine the relationship I've built with him over this time,” McGee said. “When you lose a guy like that, you can't just show up on Monday, you've got a new coach and, 'Here we go.' It's going to take some time for me to move on.”

On October 11, Texas A&M admonished Franchione. Since 2005, he had sold boosters injury information and player assessments. Franchione earned $1,200. The revenue financed his web site, which Texas A&M closed.

During his tenure, Franchione amassed a 32-28 record. Within the Big Twelve Conference, Franchione was only 19-21. Versus Texas and Oklahoma, he was an apocryphal 3-7.

With the Packers, Sherman posted a 57-39 record. He garnered two NFC Central championships. He also logged four playoff appearances. In 2000, he was 9-7. In 2001, he was 12-4. In 2002, he was 12-4. In 2003, he was 10-6. In 2004, he was 10-6. In 2005, he was 4-12.

Clearly, Franchione was a myth and a marketer. He was not a mastermind. With that stated, I admire him. He could have remained obstinate. He could have been fired. He could have received severance. However, he valued the last word.