This is why there is the phrase "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" as you pick the one statistic that made Roper look bad at the time. The production at UF went up from the previous year in almost all categories, if not all, and was better than McElwain's production the year following. That is why he kept him....he actually showed improvement. When he realized the improvement wasn't continuing, he let Roper go....which is what a good coach does.
If he hadn't promoted BMac, we stood a good chance of losing our most dynamic recruiter. He did fairly well last year in his first season. That earns him another year.