We blew it. I have a buddy in Western Kansas who knows Patterson's brother. His brother said he wanted to come to KSU but didn't want to talk about it until after the season was completed. Not sure whom was to blame, but when word got out you saw what happened. From what his brother said I suspect he would still have come if we wanted him as his brother told my friend not to be surprised if he ends up at ku should that job ever open up as he really wants to be closer to home. Just telling you what I heard a few weeks back. The bottom line is Synder wanted to coach again and in reality he earned the right of first refusal with the current admin. I really have no problem with his hire as he has proven he can win here, no one else has....not even Patterson(although I think he could).