Here is a simple 5 part plan for any school to turn a problem into a long term power program. It isn't rocket science
First, it is a 10 year plan, not 5. The 1st 3 years a coach has to get to a 7-8 win result with the players on hand. He has to prove he can coach and win the games expected. The next 3 years must show marked progress as in at least 2 double digit win seasons playing toe-to-toe with the big boys. Finally, the last 3-4 years must be all double digit wins, playing for conference titles, because you won your division, playing in major bowls etc..
Second, they coach must have coordinators that produce/are coveted by other schools because they deliver (Ellis Johnson). They must also develop young coaching talent and constantly replenish the coaching cupboard.
Third, they must have University leadership and Board support. Yes that is easier with winning, but patience early, backing through controversies and most of all, money for growth were needed are all critical dynamics necessary for program building.
Fourth, that coach and his staff have to be able to sell their vision like selling Ice to an Eskimo. They have to convince HS coaches, parents, the media, the alumni, former players, the community and the constant influence of fresh talent, they know where they are going and how to take others with them.
Last, they must have a vision for helping the vast majority of players have a meaningful future after college football, becsuse they won't play pro ball. In other words the players and their families have to know the coaches truly care about them, their life and their future with/without football.
Spurrier I think executed most, if not all of the 5. Dabo is good on all 5. I think the surrounding coaches in our region are tougher to battle in recruiting today than when Spurrier was here, but he still did it.
Both Clemson and Carolina were better with Dabo and his program taking on Spurrier and his program. Different, but both were/are successful. College football noticed this rivalry and enjoyed it.
I think the biggest problem USC currently has isn't ignorance in what it takes, it simply haso the wrong man leading the program.
I don't see Muschamp beating Clemson in the next two years, thus he will be gone. Then, the effort starts with someone else.
With the existing SEC challenges along with the new quality coaches at UNC, Louisville, FSU, Georgia Tech, Miami, etc the job is much tougher.
Getting back to the glory years of the ole ball coach may take a while longer than desired.
Just my opinion.
First, it is a 10 year plan, not 5. The 1st 3 years a coach has to get to a 7-8 win result with the players on hand. He has to prove he can coach and win the games expected. The next 3 years must show marked progress as in at least 2 double digit win seasons playing toe-to-toe with the big boys. Finally, the last 3-4 years must be all double digit wins, playing for conference titles, because you won your division, playing in major bowls etc..
Second, they coach must have coordinators that produce/are coveted by other schools because they deliver (Ellis Johnson). They must also develop young coaching talent and constantly replenish the coaching cupboard.
Third, they must have University leadership and Board support. Yes that is easier with winning, but patience early, backing through controversies and most of all, money for growth were needed are all critical dynamics necessary for program building.
Fourth, that coach and his staff have to be able to sell their vision like selling Ice to an Eskimo. They have to convince HS coaches, parents, the media, the alumni, former players, the community and the constant influence of fresh talent, they know where they are going and how to take others with them.
Last, they must have a vision for helping the vast majority of players have a meaningful future after college football, becsuse they won't play pro ball. In other words the players and their families have to know the coaches truly care about them, their life and their future with/without football.
Spurrier I think executed most, if not all of the 5. Dabo is good on all 5. I think the surrounding coaches in our region are tougher to battle in recruiting today than when Spurrier was here, but he still did it.
Both Clemson and Carolina were better with Dabo and his program taking on Spurrier and his program. Different, but both were/are successful. College football noticed this rivalry and enjoyed it.
I think the biggest problem USC currently has isn't ignorance in what it takes, it simply haso the wrong man leading the program.
I don't see Muschamp beating Clemson in the next two years, thus he will be gone. Then, the effort starts with someone else.
With the existing SEC challenges along with the new quality coaches at UNC, Louisville, FSU, Georgia Tech, Miami, etc the job is much tougher.
Getting back to the glory years of the ole ball coach may take a while longer than desired.
Just my opinion.
