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Message: [QUOTE="Confident Carl, post: 1994256, member: 1632"] Interesting. You post prompted me to research further. It is indeed surprising that Malzan would take away the keys after Lashlee did so well but as you say, his ambition, clearly stated is to be a head coach. I like his patience and organized approach and hopeful it translates to both winning and exciting offense. RL couldn't ask for a better opportunity to shine. Although undoubtedly Meacham has head coaching aspirations, apparently play calling responsibilities were being taken away from him as well which prompted the move to the Jayhawks. So it looks like there is a little more to the story. [I]Meacham, an Arlington native, had served as the primary play-caller and co-offensive coordinator at TCU the past three seasons with Sonny Cumbie.[/I] [I]TCU coach Gary Patterson made the move to the Air Raid offense, hiring Meacham and Cumbie before the 2014 season. The Horned Frogs won 23 games in 2014 and '15 and ranked among the national leaders in offense. Last year, Meacham was a leading candidate for the UNT head coaching job.[/I] [I]This season, TCU slumped to 6-7, ranking seventh in the Big 1u2 in total offense. Patterson expressed frustration after a late-season loss to Oklahoma State.[/I] [I]"Shoot, maybe we'll be changing offenses again," Patterson said. "You have to be able to run the football."[/I] [I][B]Citing sources, 247Sports.com reported Thursday that Cumbie would be taking over play-calling duties, prompting Meacham's decision to leave. [/B][/I] [/QUOTE]

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