Panthers' football goal: Patience first Field, coach, schedule big challenge MELBOURNE — John Thomas has barely settled into his new job as Florida Tech's director of football operations but has a clear sense of what needs to be accomplished and when. Thomas sat down for a question-and-answer session on his new role and what lies ahead as Tech aims for its first NAIA intercollegiate football game in 2013. http://www.floridatoday.com/article...PORTS/Panthers football goal Patience first