I understand the emotional replies, but let's be serious, why would he stay:
Close to home - no
Winning team - no
Quality coaching - no
Talented teammates - no
Talented recruits coming in next year - no
Chance to play in the NCAA tourney - no
There is no hope for this program right now. I have been watching this program for 30+ years and I took off my scarlet colored glasses a long time ago.
The reply is emotional because your comments on the boards always come off as if you are ROOTING for worst case scenarios to happen to us.
You are openly encouraging Sanders to transfer on a public message board.
What kind of fan does that?
Sure our program is a mess right now (basketball more than football).
But why "wish" for things that will make it even worse?
Next post I expect from you is, Freeman should transfer, and everyone else should transfer, and coach should resign, and we should shut down the program.
You might feel that way, but why do you need to say it on a public message board?
Does that make you feel better?
Just keep that kind of frustration to yourself!