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I’ve been watching a lot of college football lately, and I can't help but feel like we're seeing a weird trend with how big programs handle their struggles. It seems like whenever a high-profile offensive-minded coach hits a wall, the immediate reaction is to go out and grab a legendary defensive specialist to "balance things out."
It feels like a bit of a Hail Mary. I remember back in the day, you used to build a culture from the ground up. Now, it feels like teams are just trying to plug holes in a sinking ship by hiring someone who has historically been a thorn in their side. Is it actually a strategic masterstroke to bring in a rival's old architect, or is it just a desperate move to appease the boosters when the results aren't coming?
I'm skeptical that a change in philosophy can fix a roster that might just be fundamentally lacking in certain areas. Do you think bringing in a specialist who has a history of beating your current system is a genius move, or just a sign that the head coach is out of his depth?
It feels like a bit of a Hail Mary. I remember back in the day, you used to build a culture from the ground up. Now, it feels like teams are just trying to plug holes in a sinking ship by hiring someone who has historically been a thorn in their side. Is it actually a strategic masterstroke to bring in a rival's old architect, or is it just a desperate move to appease the boosters when the results aren't coming?
I'm skeptical that a change in philosophy can fix a roster that might just be fundamentally lacking in certain areas. Do you think bringing in a specialist who has a history of beating your current system is a genius move, or just a sign that the head coach is out of his depth?