The middle school is still named Southside, and the mascot was Falcons until this year. They moved into a new building this year and renamed the mascot Cubs (baby Bruins, the HS mascot).
^^^ One of my favorite posters...
vi·cis·si·tude
/vəˈsisəˌt(y)o͞od/
noun
a change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
"her husband's sharp vicissitudes of fortune"
There are many more bowl spots and all that, but point taken.
I agree with original sentiment of OPie. Any new coach needs a minimum of 4 years to change a program fundamentally. Sure there are some examples of 1st year coaches making an impact, but it's typically fleeting.
Carolina's...
2007, 6-1, ranked #6, lost to Vandy at home. Possibly the most disappointed I had ever been as a Carolina fan (aside from Navy, more impactful loss but I was a kid then). Went on to lose the next 4, and no bowl invite. Lost @ Vandy the following season too I believe.
This would've certainly worked if Tanner were "reassigned" when Chump was canned. That did not happen though, which seems to indicate RT's 2 trophies give him a free ride to retire when he pleases.
By many accounts Tanner basically begged Spurrier to stay on prior to the season that he quit on...